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Illini drop 3 of 5 at Hilltopper Spring Fling
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What Shauna Green had to say about Illinois’ 78-73 loss to No. 22 Minnesota
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Illinois US Senate Democratic front-runners debate PAC funding, ICE

By Vanessa Turner, Copy Editor • Feb 21, 2026

Illini wrestling head coach Mike Poeta placed on ‘indefinite administrative leave’

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As UI becomes increasingly competitive, Illinois residents retain edge

By William Karr, Staff Writer • Mar 2, 2026

The week in news: US, Israel attack Iran; Trump delivers State of the Union

By Anna Ceja and Qaasim Jatoi • Mar 2, 2026

Champaign protests war on Iran

By Aakarsh Garg, Staff Writer • Mar 1, 2026

Campus News

Kai Henning, freshman in Engineering, sits in a Wardall Hall lounge that his been converted into a room on Sept. 16. The temporary arrangement houses three students while the University waits for space in a permanent room.

Students navigate UI Housing’s first lottery system

By Bryana Perez, Senior Arts & Entertainment Reporter • Feb 24, 2026

University Admin

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.

Understanding the I-Team: Documents outline responsibilities, limits

By Patrick Herr and Alex Murphy • Feb 23, 2026

Life & Culture

Future Women in Sports creates career connections

By Jordan Fikis, Staff Writer • Mar 2, 2026

Black History at UI

By Jahzara Norris, Staff Writer • Feb 27, 2026

Art of the Resistance allows artists to express identity, defiance

By Camy Mertes, Contributing Writer • Feb 26, 2026

Sports

The Illinois women's gymnastics team stands during he national anthem Feb. 22 in the State Farm Center.

Team in transition: Illini finish last at Big Ten quad meet

By Sofía Boddy, Staff Writer • Mar 2, 2026

Illini drop 3 of 5 at Hilltopper Spring Fling

By Ethan Mesich-Fiems, Staff Writer • Mar 2, 2026

What Shauna Green had to say about Illinois’ 78-73 loss to No. 22 Minnesota

By Laura Mendes, Senior Sports Reporter • Mar 2, 2026

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Opinion | Super Bowl LX halftime show reveals America doesn’t like to share

By Prayse Odomes, Senior Columnist • Mar 1, 2026

Opinion | An empire built in daylight — by people doing their jobs

By Raphael Ranola, Senior Columnist • Feb 27, 2026

Opinion | Reduce, reuse, we’re not actually recycling

By Samantha Arnold, Columnist • Feb 25, 2026

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A customer samples a warm cold brew, a Mad Goat specialty, on Feb. 28. She and the vendor discuss where the company sources its coffee beans and the drink’s richness.

The Big Feed dishes up samples, smiles

By Tabitha Smith, Staff Writer • Mar 1, 2026

Women redefine hip-hop through rhymes, resistance, representation

Mar 1, 2026

Urbana Free Library hosts pH-abulous Saturday of STEM fun

Mar 1, 2026

Students dive into personal style and gender expression
By Sam Rink, Photo Editor | Feb 5, 2026
Gallery | Anti-ICE demonstration shuts down Green Street
By Sam Rink, Lily Blodgett, Ansh Aggarwal, Adam Edwards and Noah Markunas | Jan 31, 2026
Gallery | Illinois football’s season in photos
By The Daily Illini Photo Staff | Jan 13, 2026
Gallery | Illinois men’s basketball defeats Tennessee in Nashville
By Sahil Mittal, Assistant Sports Editor | Dec 12, 2025

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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.

UI students reveal where the magic happens

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Champaign protests war on Iran

By Aakarsh Garg, Staff Writer

DOD, Grainger sign $9 million contract for military vehicle engineering research

By Aidan Sadovi, Staff Writer

University Admin

Understanding the I-Team: Documents outline responsibilities, limits

By Patrick Herr and Alex Murphy

‘Each senate shall’: Tracking Shahid Khan’s honorary degree rejections

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News

Community members protest the U.S. and Israel striking Iran on Feb. 28.

Champaign protests war on Iran

By Aakarsh Garg, Staff Writer • Mar 1, 2026

Car fire reported near Green and Wright Streets
By Anna Ceja, Assistant News Editor • Feb 27, 2026
Rep. Budzinski secures $2.3 million for local park districts, UI research
By Qaasim Jatoi, News Editor • Feb 26, 2026
DOD, Grainger sign $9 million contract for military vehicle engineering research
By Aidan Sadovi, Staff Writer • Feb 25, 2026
Students navigate UI Housing’s first lottery system
By Bryana Perez, Senior Arts & Entertainment Reporter • Feb 24, 2026
Journalist discusses Indigenous origins, impact of land-grant universities
By William Karr, Staff Writer • Feb 22, 2026
Champaign Park District to host Lucky Dog 5K
By Alex Murphy, Staff Writer • Feb 22, 2026

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A student scrolls on Tinder, a massive platform for online dating.

Opinion | Dating apps turn courtship into attention economy

By Raphael Ranola, Columnist

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Features

Future Women in Sports creates career connections

By Jordan Fikis, Staff Writer • Mar 2, 2026

Black History at UI

By Jahzara Norris, Staff Writer • Feb 27, 2026

Art of the Resistance allows artists to express identity, defiance

By Camy Mertes, Contributing Writer • Feb 26, 2026

Snacks of the World: Uniting culture through munchies

By Edgar Nava, Staff Writer • Feb 26, 2026

Krannert connects hip hop culture, community with 2026 Hip Hop Convene

By Olivia Dvorak, Senior Arts & Entertainment Reporter • Feb 25, 2026

Opinions

An image of President Donald Trump next to a Truth Social post he made about the Super Bowl LX halftime show on Feb. 8.

Opinion | Super Bowl LX halftime show reveals America doesn’t like to share

By Prayse Odomes, Senior Columnist • Mar 1, 2026

Opinion | An empire built in daylight — by people doing their jobs

By Raphael Ranola, Senior Columnist

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By Samantha Arnold, Columnist

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The Big Feed dishes up samples, smiles

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Suzi Analogue performs at the Krannert Center for the Performing Arts during the Hip-Hop Convene on Feb. 28. Four days of events ended with a panel discussion on Women in Hip Hop followed by performances from panel members Klevah and TRUTH of Mother Nature, Asha Omega and Suzi Analogue.

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Women redefine hip-hop through rhymes, resistance, representation

By Edgar Nava, Staff Writer

Mar 1, 2026

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Urbana Free Library hosts pH-abulous Saturday of STEM fun

By Blake Noble, Staff Writer

Mar 1, 2026

Alexandria Campion sings on stage during the And Ya’ Don’t Stop! Hip Hop Karaoke event at Spurlock Museum on Wednesday. Participants queued songs to perform hip-hop classics karaoke-style throughout the evening.

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Hip-hop karaoke brings performance, community to Spurlock Museum

By Bryana Perez, Senior Arts & Entertainment Reporter

Feb 28, 2026

Two students try on handmade bracelets during the Illinite Me, Illinite Me Not event at the Illini Union on Friday. Students participated in interactive craft activities throughout the evening.

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Valentine’s-themed Illinite brings community, creativity to campus

By Bryana Perez, Senior Arts & Entertainment Reporter

Feb 23, 2026

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Freshman forward David Mirković looks to make a pass in the second half of No. 10 Illinois’ 84-70 loss to Michigan on Feb. 27 at State Farm Center.

Player grades, notes from No. 10 Illinois’ home loss to No. 3 Michigan

By Sahil Mittal, Assistant Sports Editor • Mar 1, 2026

Sports

Junior infielder J.R. Nelson stands at the plate during Illinois’ win over Lindenwood on Feb. 25.

Illinois has 3-0 weekend behind relentless offense

By Ben Somerville, Senior Sports Reporter • Mar 2, 2026

Gold rush: 6 Illini take gold, become Big Ten champions

By Macy Medendorp, Staff Writer • Mar 1, 2026

Illinois falls short against No. 9 Iowa, looks ahead to senior day against No. 22 Minnesota

By Brie Dirl, Staff Writer • Mar 1, 2026

No. 10 Illinois dominated by No. 3 Michigan in top-10 matchup

By Evy York, Senior Sports Reporter • Feb 27, 2026

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