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The Daily Illini

The independent student newspaper at the University of Illinois since 1871

The Daily Illini

The independent student newspaper at the University of Illinois since 1871

The Daily Illini

The independent student newspaper at the University of Illinois since 1871

The Daily Illini

A person shows their vaccination card at a restaurant on Aug. 30. University students are concerned at the possibility that their peers have not gotten vaccinated and used fake vaccination cards to get away with it.

Possibility of fake vaccination cards alarms students

By Gwyn Skiles, Features Editor September 2, 2021

Fake vaccination cards are a concern for many students as they move onto campus and start the semester. Printing fake vaccination cards and attempting...

A woman fills up a syringe with a Moderna Vaccine at the I Hotel and Conference Center on Feb. 11. With a return to campus health officials expect a rise in cases and what that looks like for the University.

Delta, third dose, modeling, more: Experts talk return to campus, COVID-19

By Amrita Bhattacharyya, News Editor August 26, 2021

As thousands of students are returning to campus this fall, one thing is clear: we can expect an increase in COVID-19 cases.  To public health officials...

A student walks across the intersection of Green and Second Street on Wednesday afternoon where a shooting took place only a few days ago. University students are concerned for their safety.

Campustown shooting leaves students concerned about safety, gun violence

By Vivian La, Assistant Daytime News Editor August 25, 2021

A shooting last weekend in Campustown left one person injured and students who were there said they’re more cautious about safety now. Gunfire was...

Freshman talk with another group of students at the Welcome Celebration in Lot 31 after the New Student Convocation on Friday. Students are  both nervous and excited for the beginning of the semester.

UI students move in, look forward to upcoming term

By Mona Alrazzaq, Assistant News Editor August 25, 2021

As in-person events and activities increase on campus, students moving in face both excitement and nervousness regarding the adjustment.  Zara Khan,...

A welcome celebration is held in Lot 31 after new student convocation at State Farm Center at the MTD Booth. Illinois welcomes new students with open arms.

UI welcomes class of 2025 into Illini family

By Willie Cui, Assistant Daytime News Editor August 24, 2021

Under the harmony of “This Little Light of Mine,” performed by the University’s Black Chorus, new students from the class of 2025 filtered into the...

Lieutenant Aaron Landers poses for his Lieutenant picture. Lieutenant Aaron Landers died from injuries sustained in a vehicle-versus-motorcycle crash Sunday in Champaign.

UI Police lieutenant killed in traffic accident

By Amrita Bhattacharyya, News Editor August 23, 2021

An off-duty University of Illinois police lieutenant was killed in a vehicle-versus-motorcycle crash Sunday in Champaign. Lieutenant Aaron Landers was...

Lieutenant Joseph McCullough investigates a traffic violation on Friday, Sep. 23 2016.

Gunfire reported in Campustown on Saturday

By Vivian La and Willie Cui August 22, 2021

Post updated on Aug. 22 at 6:00 p.m. Gunfire was reported at 2nd Street and Green Street around 11:58 p.m. on Saturday, leaving one individual in critical...

Punter Blake Hayes goes to celebrate with his teammates during training camp Aug. 6. Coach Bielema inherits a strong veteran which will help in the upcoming season.

‘The Lads’ special teams preview: Bielema inherits strong, veteran unit

By Wes Hollenberg, Staff Writer August 21, 2021

As Bret Bielema begins his first season with the Illini, he has inherited a singular unit already knocking on the door of excellence: special teams. Although...

Running back Mike Epstein flies through the air while clutching a football in a game against Minnesota. Epstein is returning for his fifth season with the Illini.

Epstein returns for another season in backfield with Illini

By Will Payne, Assistant Sports Editor August 20, 2021

When Bret Bielema arrived in Champaign, the Illinois faithful knew there would be a renewed focus on running the football. In the early 2000s when Bielema...

The Illinois soccer team huddles up during the game against Ohio State on March 21. The team won 4-0 against Mizzou on Thursday.

Freshmen shine in 4-0 win against Mizzou

By Angelle Cortes, Assistant Sports Editor August 19, 2021

On Thursday night Illinois took home the Braggin’ Rights win against Mizzou with freshmen and veterans scoring and goalkeeper Julia Cili getting a shutout...

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