News across Greater Champaign
Column | Defense holds the line, but attack must deliver as Illini take on Purdue
The stakes couldn’t be clearer as the Illini (3-1-5, 0-1-2) head across state lines for a rivalry clash with the Purdue Boilermakers (8-1-1, 2-1) at Folk Field. Armed with an elite defensive foundation but eager for an offensive finish, Illinois is chasing a breakthrough victory…
EPA’s formal hearing on well permits for carbon sequestration project draws a full house
GIBSON CITY — Residents from western Ford and eastern McLean counties affected by One Earth Sequestration’s proposed carbon sequestration project gathered near Gibson City on Tuesday, Sept. 22, to hear testimony and tell Environmental Protection Agency officials whether they…
Review | Beabadoobee rocks through growing pains in ‘Pylon’
Rating: 9/10 Released Friday, beabadoobee’s newest album, “Pylon,” is her most emotionally charged and volatile project yet. It cranks up the volume — not just instrumentally with overdriven guitars and crashing drums, but also in its vulnerability. The album was inspired by the…
Illinois State Sen. Paul Faraci talks Project Success, data centers with Illini Dems
Democratic state Sen. Paul Faraci of the 52nd District discussed Project Success and data centers with the Illini Democrats at its meeting Tuesday. Project Success’s aim Project Success, formally SB3080, is a bill Faraci proposed to the Illinois Senate in January. The bill would…
Apartment living broadens housing knowledge
At the University, first-time students are required to live in housing approved by the Vice Chancellor of Student Affairs, according to the Student Code. Once that academic year is over, however, students are free to live wherever they choose. There are a plethora of apartments…
BRSS, Nugent Hall offer accommodations for residents
Starting in 1981, Beckwith Residential Support Services had been its own residence hall for students with severe physical disabilities under Disability Resources and Educational Services. Almost 30 years later, in 2010, BRSS and DRES partnered with University Housing when Nugent…
UI Housing tests new lottery-based system
In 2025, University Housing implemented a new lottery-based system meant to improve the experience of returning residents when signing up for a room assignment, starting with the 2026-27 school year. The University has enrolled its largest freshman class for the past two school…
Living on Green Street: Is it worth it?
Green Street has long been considered the heart of Campustown. Bars, restaurants, grocery stores, coffee shops and bus stops are all within walking distance, making the street a convenient home for students who want to stay close to both their classes and their social lives. If…
Housing groups across campus offer summer cleaning
Whether it’s a dorm or an apartment, moving into new housing is no small feat. On top of the move itself, students typically face issues like adjusting to changes in social life, location and roommates, all of which can be mentally and physically exhausting. One thing tenants…
Enrollment increases but demands temporary space
Last year, the UI System reached record student enrollment, with 101,081 students. Among these students, 14,924 of them were freshmen. All first-year students are required to live in University Housing. For many students, moving to a university is their first time living on their…
Students reflect on JSM’s comfort, reliability
For many college students, finding housing that feels stable, convenient and supportive can be a challenge — but one leasing company in Champaign-Urbana is here to help. JSM Living won the title for Best Leasing Company in The Daily Illini’s Best of CU 2026, voted on by students…
Graduate housing: A closer look
For some, the stress of finding housing doesn’t end after graduation. The University offers a variety of housing options for graduate students. Tourna Khan, graduate student studying community health, currently resides in graduate-specific housing. For three years, she’s lived in…