The Daily Illini is a renowned brand at the heart of communications on the University of Illinois campus for over a century. This award-winning student-run organization has provided invaluable training opportunities for countless professionals in various media fields. The mission of Illini Media is to enhance the academic experience of University of Illinois students by offering a unique experiential learning environment.

They aim to prepare students for future careers in print and digital media, broadcast, marketing, public relations, sales, fundraising, and business. Illini Media also endeavors to inform, enlighten, and entertain the Illinois student community. Students working here gain practical expertise in reporting, photography, editing, designing, broadcasting, sales, marketing, and management.

The Daily Illini, their flagship publication, is a trusted source for Fighting Illini sports coverage, local news, campus information, and spirited commentary. With over a million yearly viewers, The Daily Illini reaches a wide audience of college-aged readers, making it one of the leading college newspapers in the country. Illini Media also operates WPGU 107.

1 FM, a student-run alternative radio station, and publishes the Illio yearbook, which captures campus life and University history. With a commitment to keeping pace with evolving technologies and providing excellent resources, Illini Media continues to shape the future of media professionals