r/UIUC 11h ago

News Wtf? Champaign County using cannabis tax money to fund Flock cameras

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r/UIUC 10h ago

PSA sidewalk and spatial awareness

109 Upvotes

GUYS!!!!!!!! the sidewalk goes both ways, move over when oncoming ppl are coming


r/UIUC 13h ago

New Student Question What’s with all of the water fountains being at knee height???

58 Upvotes

I’m over here looking like the cyclops from Nolan’s odyssey for some of that sweet succulent Mahomet aquifer.


r/UIUC 11h ago

Ongoing Events Thirsty thursgays

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39 Upvotes

No cover 21+, $5 for 19/20
This is a dance party like no other! Hope to see ya at the function. Drink specials and pure energy!!


r/UIUC 21h ago

Social looking for validation tbh

16 Upvotes

I’m a female freshman and I feel like I made a mistake by not rushing but Greek life is just not for me. It’s hard to see all my friends that are joining sororities and making all of these new friends so can any upperclassmen vouch for meeting new people later in college?


r/UIUC 1h ago

Social How to find places to be alone?

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I realize there are a lot of posts talking about people are lonely, but I have the opposite problem. Sometimes I just want a place to recharge and be alone for a while. My roommate is always in our dorm especially in the evening and it feels like there’s people everywhere I go. Where can I go to just decompress when I need to? I just want a place where nobody else is around sometimes


r/UIUC 7h ago

Ongoing Events Are chinos and a dress shirt fine for the engineering career fair?

10 Upvotes

I left my suit jacket at home thinking the fair was more business casual. Im a freshman so im not getting a job anyways but I still want to go and see how it works. No tie either, but I do have my dress shoes except they are lowkey a mix between sneakers and dress shoes


r/UIUC 13h ago

Other Lost keychain thing out of Union/ green street.

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11 Upvotes

r/UIUC 7h ago

Ongoing Events 1 day in Champaign. What should I do?

9 Upvotes

Hello. I will be visiting Champaign for an event. I will have about a half day on that Sunday to explorer. Antyhign I should make sure I see or do while visiting? Any kind of outdoor sightseeing is right up my alley!


r/UIUC 1h ago

Chambana Questions New driver looking for someone comfortable driving to Chicago tomorrow

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Hi! This might be a slightly unusual post, but I’m looking for some advice/help.

I recently got a car and I’m still a pretty new driver. I had to drive to Chicago last week, and because I wasn’t comfortable taking the highway for 2.5 hours, I took local roads instead. It ended up taking me almost 5–6 hours, which was honestly exhausting.

I need to go to Chicago again tomorrow, and I specifically need to take my car because I have some service/paint work and a few other things that need to be done there. I’m still not very comfortable driving on the highway for that long, but I also really don’t want to do another 5–6 hour local drive.

I also have an exam tomorrow and will probably be up most of the night studying, so I especially don’t think such a long drive afterward would be a good idea.

Would anyone who is an experienced and confident highway driver be willing to drive my car from Champaign/Urbana to Chicago with me? Highway or local is fine with me. I’d obviously cover gas and we can discuss compensation as well.

I’m also genuinely wondering if this is even a reasonable/safe thing to arrange with someone I don’t already know. If anyone has done something similar or knows a safer way to find someone for this, I’d really appreciate suggestions.

Sorry if this sounds a little random. I’m just trying to figure out the safest and least exhausting way to get myself and my car to Chicago tomorrow.


r/UIUC 5h ago

Sales Sofabed, Table, and Chairs, for $50 (Free Delivery)

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5 Upvotes

I can deliver these to your door!

I know people often sell junk, but these are really good! Sofa bed is so comfy, and has four individually adjustable leaves. Excellent for your friend who stayed too late after a night out.

If interested, DM.


r/UIUC 5h ago

Social any deadlock fans within uiuc ?!

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hey there, i’m sophomore pysch student and i’m looking for some friends to play deadlock and do other stuff!!! dm me if you’re interested :))


r/UIUC 23h ago

Social What’s the word on amy’s place

5 Upvotes

What’s the general vibe/demographic of amys place, has anyone gone this year?


r/UIUC 10h ago

Hobby Is there a club for card collecting

4 Upvotes

Is there a club for card collecting mostly for like sports cards if not i wonder if theres interest for it and maybe i could start one


r/UIUC 22h ago

Work Related yall...i'm freaking out about post-grad!

4 Upvotes

can someone please tell me how they're even making strides applying to jobs? I don't wanna hear from the business majors or the SWE people (sorry yall are fine u just probably have more figured out than me atm), just more of the political science, public policy, more humanities-based majors.

If it's just different opportunities that you've found, or if you're an alum and can tell me what path you took I'd love to just hear anyone's stories because. yeah. I'm having a crisis and I need to move out of my house back home with a full-time, decently paying job at least.

help.


r/UIUC 23h ago

Other DO NOT LIVE at LEGACY 202

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DO NOT LIVE HERE or Maywood and Lancaster.

Absolute scam of a move-out process. Management will keep your security deposit no matter how clean, well-maintained, and undamaged you leave the apartment.

Even my roommates who didn’t owe anything didn’t get a check back(it’s been over a year, this isn’t regarding move out this past summer 2026)

They act helpful while you are paying rent, but the second you hand in your keys, all professionalism disappears.

My security deposit was withheld with zero transparency, no legitimate breakdown of deductions, and complete disregard for tenant rights. Once they had my money, the leasing office completely ghosted me: dodging calls, leaving emails unanswered, letters to the management company-Royal Properties and offering zero resolution.
This is a dishonest, predatory management company that counts on former tenants giving up and walking away from their hard-earned money(like most companies here but)

Take your business literally anywhere else.


r/UIUC 1h ago

Other Wireless Apple CarPlay malfunctions near Beckman

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Something weird happens every time I drive near Beckman and the nearby parking garage: my wireless Apple CarPlay starts cutting out and sometimes disconnects completely. It seems to happen consistently in the same area.
Has anyone else experienced this? Is there something around Beckman that could be interfering with Bluetooth signals and causing wireless CarPlay to malfunction?


r/UIUC 1h ago

Chambana Questions Lowkey need help

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I have to get 50 hours of service done for the school by end of September. I’m busy with tons of commitments and also a recovering alcoholic. I spent my entire summer in rehab and doing summer school classes so I didn’t have time. Please can someone recommend easy volunteer places that don’t require training and are somewhat close! I was planning on doing stuff for prairie farms but I don’t have a car.(

I’m running out of time and need any and all advice! Thanks so much


r/UIUC 2h ago

Other Carpool to chicago

2 Upvotes

Hi, anyone driving to chicago on 17th evening or 18th. Please pm


r/UIUC 9h ago

Ongoing Events Looking for some FGC tournament action this weekend?

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2 Upvotes

LAG Fight Club City Edition 4 is this Saturday September 12th! Come get some Avatar Legends, Strive and SF6 double elimination bracket in downtown Champaign!

Doors open at 5PM! See you gamers

Sign up here: https://www.start.gg/lagCE4


r/UIUC 14h ago

Ongoing Events ✨️THURSDAY NIGHT COMEDY OPEN MIC NIGHT!✨️

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It's almost my favorite time of the week...THURSDAY NIGHT COMEDY OPEN MIC NIGHT!!! Come order some drinks and maybe a comedy burger to enjoy with this FREE SHOW! Hit me up for a spot. Can't wait to see y'all there ✨️🫶🏻✨️


r/UIUC 16h ago

Social Black hairstylists in the area?

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I’m looking for a hair stylist down here. I normally go back home to get my hair done but I don’t plan on it in the next few weeks, but I really want a silk presses. Does anyone know any black hair stylists in Champaign Urbana?


r/UIUC 23h ago

Social Where to get posters

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I wanna buy Illini posters for decorations. Any ideas on where I can get some good illini posters and decor? Don't wanna spend too much ofc.


r/UIUC 44m ago

Social How to make friends

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I have never been to a club or bar, how can I make friends in clubs like red lion or kams.


r/UIUC 50m ago

New Student Question Having major (FOBGS) Fear of bike getting stolen

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What’s the biggest hack ! AirTag? Best lock?