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UI students respond to ongoing ICE raids

By Nina Issel and Annisyn Krebs-Carr • Feb 18, 2026

Q&A: Outgoing Student Trustee Ariana Mizan reflects on her tenure

By Mary Piacente, Staff Writer • Feb 17, 2026

UI law professor discusses Sean Grayson’s sentencing

By Sophia Vasilakopoulos, Staff Writer • Feb 17, 2026

Campus News

Illinois Student Council president and vice president candidates discuss campus issues at town hall on Feb. 17. Voting for ISC president and vice president, as well as for other student government positions, will be available online starting Tuesday at noon.

ISC presidential, vice presidential candidates hold town hall

By Avery Paterson, Senior News Reporter • Feb 13, 2026

University Admin

Two people stand in front of bus in snowy conditions on Jan. 24. The University encouraged remote classes Monday, but did not cancel all in-person meetings.

UI encourages remote meetings Monday, does not cancel classes

By Alex Murphy, Staff Writer • Jan 25, 2026

Life & Culture

Volunteer trainers work with Luigi, a service animal in training during a weekly 4 Paws Program meeting on Feb. 3. The university-based program partners with the nonprofit 4 Paws for Ability to socialize and train service dogs for placement with individuals with disabilities.

4 Paws fosters pups, friendships

By Jordan Fikis, Staff Writer • Feb 18, 2026

Jenny Scara lets go of expectations with upcoming album release

By Olivia Dvorak, Senior Arts & Entertainment Reporter • Feb 17, 2026

Illinois influenza season worsens amid vaccine skepticism

By Bryana Perez, Senior Arts & Entertainment Reporter • Feb 17, 2026

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Illinois baseball at a game against Indiana on April 13, 2025, at Illinois Field in Champaign.

Illinois drops home opener despite late comeback attempt

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Standout players from Illinois’ 20 point victory against Rutgers

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Penalties, physical play define Illinois’ split with Illinois State

By Peter Jakubiak, Staff Writer • Feb 17, 2026

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At the IDEA Lab in the Grainger Library basement, the Illini Magic Society is hosts a weekly meeting. Eric Fang, society member, is shuffling cards, demonstrating a classic force.

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Q&A: Outgoing Student Trustee Ariana Mizan reflects on her tenure

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UI law professor discusses Sean Grayson’s sentencing

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University Admin

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UI students respond to ongoing ICE raids

By Nina Issel and Annisyn Krebs-Carr • Feb 18, 2026

Q&A: Outgoing Student Trustee Ariana Mizan reflects on her tenure
By Mary Piacente, Staff Writer • Feb 17, 2026
UI law professor discusses Sean Grayson’s sentencing
By Sophia Vasilakopoulos, Staff Writer • Feb 17, 2026
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By Bryana Perez, Senior Arts & Entertainment Reporter • Feb 17, 2026
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By Avery Paterson, Senior News Reporter • Feb 16, 2026
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By Olivia Dvorak, Senior Arts & Entertainment Reporter • Feb 17, 2026

The Journey to Freedom exhibit in the Urbana Free Library on Feb. 6.

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Specimen collections preserve biodiversity across centuries

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Students study in the Shebik Family Reading Room in the Main Library on April 22, 2025. This room houses the Literature and Languages Library and is a popular study spot on campus.

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Hikaru Takeyama assists a volunteer at the Mochitsuki event while his student DJ Wang, a junior at University Laboratory High School, watches on. The event, held at the Literatures, Cultures, and Linguistics Building on Feb. 9 allowed participants to join the mochi-making process and make their own fresh mochi.

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The Center for East Asian and Pacific Studies introduces Japanese culture through mochitsuki

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Feb 12, 2026

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Feb 10, 2026

Poet and author I.S. Jones recites a section of her book "Bloodmercy" at Exhibit B's Black History Month Variety Show at the Literary on Feb. 7.

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Exhibit B expands platform for Black voices at The Literary

By Qyler Bowie, Staff Writer

Feb 9, 2026

Maysa Leak sings on stage at the Krannert Center for the Performing Arts for Illinois Soul’s second anniversary celebration on Feb. 7.

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Maysa headlines Illinois Soul second anniversary at KCPA

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Freshman David Mirković brings the ball down the court at the Illinois vs. Indiana game Feb. 15.

Player grades, notes from No. 8 Illinois’ much-needed victory over Indiana

By Evy York, Senior Sports Reporter • Feb 16, 2026

Sports

Illinois bangs on the University of Illinois Ice Arena walls with its hockey sticks before its match against Roosevelt began on Dec. 5, 2025.

Penalties, physical play define Illinois’ split with Illinois State

By Peter Jakubiak, Staff Writer • Feb 17, 2026

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