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Illinois turns focus to Illinois State after sweeping McKendree
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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

UI alum named Urbana public works director

By Anya Nair, Staff Writer • Feb 13, 2026

Q&A: Lack of federal support slowed down life-saving cancer research

By Aidan Sadovi, Staff Writer • Feb 13, 2026

Campus News

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

Local teen programs bring engagement, creativity

By Penelope Roewe, Staff Writer • Feb 12, 2026

PAWS builds foundation for future members

By Jordan Fikis, Staff Writer • Feb 12, 2026

UI professors’ styles impact student learning

By Sonja Aghakhan, Staff Writer • Feb 10, 2026

Sports

Freshman guard Keaton Wagler waits behind the baseline to receive the basketball from an official during the Illinois vs. Northwestern game Feb. 4. Illinois defeated Northwestern 84-44, cementing its 12 win in a row.

Column | After 2 straight losses, what needs to change for No. 8 Illinois?

By Evy York, Senior Sports Reporter • Feb 13, 2026

Illinois turns focus to Illinois State after sweeping McKendree

By Isabella Lazansky, Staff Writer • Feb 13, 2026

Illinois kicks off 2026 season with high expectations

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Opinion | Social media wastes our time: Go touch grass

By Joe Hissem, Columnist • Feb 10, 2026

Opinion | Gambling turns everyday interactions into casino experiences

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Opinion | Performativity: The missing language of sex positivity

By Mary-Audrey Matthews, Contributing Columnist • Feb 5, 2026

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

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Super Bowl ads compete, confuse, occasionally win

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Students dive into personal style and gender expression
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Gallery | Anti-ICE demonstration shuts down Green Street
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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
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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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University News

Rayadurgam Srikant becomes director of National Center for Supercomputing Applications

By Alex Murphy, Staff Writer

FIRE visits campus, supports Illini Republicans

By Ryan Pearlman and Aidan Sadovi

University Admin

UI encourages remote meetings Monday, does not cancel classes

By Alex Murphy, Staff Writer

Board of Trustees approves tuition, fees, housing rate increases

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Rayadurgam Srikant, professor in Engineering and newly appointed director of the National Center for Supercomputing Applications, (right-middle, blue shirt with red tie) stands with Gov. JB Pritzker, Chancellor Charles Lee Isbell Jr., Dean of The Grainger College of Engineering Rashid Bashir and others in January.

Rayadurgam Srikant becomes director of National Center for Supercomputing Applications

By Alex Murphy, Staff Writer • Feb 12, 2026

FIRE visits campus, supports Illini Republicans
By Ryan Pearlman and Aidan Sadovi • Feb 11, 2026
Illinois Student Council seeks to represent, advocate for student body
By Alex Murphy and Macy Medendorp • Feb 10, 2026
Illinois Public Media, College of Education create new media initiative for teens
By Sophia Vasilakopoulos and Edgar Nava • Feb 9, 2026
Mayor Williams discusses community, Black history at University YMCA
By Vanessa Turner, Copy Editor • Feb 9, 2026
Eating disorder clinic brings specialized treatment to CU
By Anya Nair, Staff Writer • Feb 8, 2026
Illinois Clean Slate Act automates record-sealing process
By Macy Medendorp, Staff Writer • Feb 7, 2026

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

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Features

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PAWS builds foundation for future members

By Jordan Fikis, Staff Writer • Feb 12, 2026

UI professors’ styles impact student learning

By Sonja Aghakhan, Staff Writer • Feb 10, 2026

‘When the Raven Appears’: UI student brings family memories to life

By Zahra Ghadeer, Staff Writer • Feb 10, 2026

4 best friends turn their Gies experience into a legacy

By Bryana Perez, Senior Arts & Entertainment Reporter • Feb 6, 2026

Opinions

Friends lay out on the Main Quad, chatting and enjoying sunny weather on March 12, 2025.

Opinion | Social media wastes our time: Go touch grass

By Joe Hissem, Columnist • Feb 10, 2026

Opinion | Gambling turns everyday interactions into casino experiences

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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

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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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Sex and Dating Guide

Challenging the taboo, embracing benefits of masturbation

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Smutty romance turns stigma into the new norm

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Latest Men's Basketball

Freshman forward David Mirković reacts after a Wisconsin basket in the first half against Illinois on Feb. 10 at State Farm Center.

Wisconsin stuns No. 8 Illinois despite 34 from Wagler

By Sahil Mittal, Assistant Sports Editor • Feb 11, 2026

Sports

Sophomore outfielder Collin Jennings celebrates with teammates at home plate against Maryland on April 6, 2025.

Illinois kicks off 2026 season with high expectations

By Ben Somerville, Senior Sports Reporter • Feb 12, 2026

Illini heat up Boilermakers in 28-6 win

By Blake Noble, Staff Writer • Feb 12, 2026

Illinois heads into second tournament of season

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Multiple Illini record career-nights in Illinois’ dominant win over Wisconsin

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