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Parkland College stands at 2400 W. Bradley Ave. in Champaign. The college's Mattis Avenue extended campus went on lockdown after a reported shooting nearby.

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A red neon Joe’s Brewery sign illuminates the establishment on Oct. 25, 2023. Joe’s liquor license was suspended by the state liquor commission.

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Tyler Schaffer, case manager in the Office of the Dean of Students and member of the the I-Team, speaks with pro-Palestine demonstrators at Anniversary Plaza on Oct. 7, 2025. The Daily Illini outlines the roles, responsibilities and criticism of the I-Team.

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Senior guard Kylan Boswell celebrates with senior guard AJ Redd after Illinois defeated Oregon on March 3 and Redd scored the last 5 points of the game.

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