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Gov. Pritzker offers tax relief for summer storm damage
A new tax relief is available for Illinois residents who were impacted by summer storms. Gov. JB Pritzker and the Illinois Department of Revenue announced the initiative in mid-August for individuals and businesses in 15 Illinois counties who were affected by storm damage.…
‘We know what we have in this group’: Illini open season focused on confidence
The Illinois (0-0-0-0) men’s hockey team will compete in two games against Michigan State (4-2-2-4) this weekend. New season, new focus This weekend marks the Illini’s 2026-27 season home opener. Despite sweeping Cincinnati (2-2-0-4) in its final games of the 2025-26 season,…
Anamanaguchi gives back, reminisces on Urbana roots ahead of PYGMALION
Anamanaguchi is traveling back to the Midwest this weekend for its upcoming PYGMALION performance, far from the suburbs of New York where it began. The band is playing at the Rose Bowl Tavern on Saturday alongside opener Covet, where it will also be hosting a donation drive.…
Column | How the Illini can take down the No. 7 Buckeyes
After closing out its non-conference slate 2-1, Illinois is finally going on the road to open up Big Ten play against none other than No. 7 Ohio State (2-1). While the Illini enter this matchup as scrappy underdogs, anything is possible in college football. “A tremendous…
Illinois heads to Missouri for Gains Creek Classic
After finishing first at the Fighting Illini Invitational earlier this month, the Illini have a chance to continue their momentum at the Gains Creek Classic. The meet — hosted by Missouri — begins Friday at 8 a.m. with the women’s 6k, while the men’s 8k starts at 8:45. The men’s…
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…
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…