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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

Kofi Cockburn (21) embraces Andre Curbelo (5) during the game against Nebraska at State Farm Center on Feb. 25. Cockburn announced Friday that he will be returning to Illinois for his junior season.

Cockburn announces return to Illinois for junior season

By Jackson Janes, Sports Editor July 16, 2021

Center Kofi Cockburn announced Friday that he will be returning to Illinois for his junior season after initially declaring for the 2021 NBA Draft and...

Seth Patterson checks Anirudh Nandella into the ARC Covid-19 testing center on Feb. 1. Shield CU is expanding their testing program to Parkland Community College on Wednesday.

SHIELD CU expands to Parkland Community College

By Amrita Bhattacharyya, Interim Editor-in-Chief July 14, 2021

The SHIELD CU COVID-19 testing program is expanding to Parkland College this Wednesday. Additionally, testing will be available to Parkland’s students,...

Jayden Epps smiles while coaching kids participating in a free basketball camp at Fairlawn Recreation Center April 8. Epps recently committed to the Illinois basketball program for the upcoming season.

2022 guard Jayden Epps announces commitment to Illinois

By Will Payne, Assistant Sports Editor July 13, 2021

Jayden Epps has announced he will be committing to play basketball next season at the University of Illinois. The Suffolk, Virginia, native is a 4-star...

An Illinois student sits at a desk looking at their computer in the TechHub located in the Armory. The Hub for Brand Innovation and Advertising Technology is hosting a virtual summer academy this July called the “Frontiers of Digital Advertising”.

The Brand Hub hosts inaugural Frontiers of Digital Advertising

By Aliza Majid, Assistant News Editor July 13, 2021

The Hub for Brand Innovation and Advertising Technology is hosting a virtual summer academy this July called the “Frontiers of Digital Advertising,”...

Illinois players celebrate after Summer Garrison scored against Iowa on Feb. 25. Take a look at the teams highlights this season.

Goals, golden moments: Look back at 14 goals from Illinois’ unusual season

By Angelle Cortes, Assistant Sports Editor July 12, 2021

With about a month before Illinois soccer opens up its 2021 season against Eastern Illinois, I thought it would be great to look back and rank the goals...

Gies College of Business will be holding the largest experiential class this fall.  The class is called Business 301: Business in Action.

Gies launches nation’s largest experiential learning course

By Payal Rathore, Staff Writer July 10, 2021

The Gies College of Business will launch the largest experiential learning course in the nation, Business 301: Business in Action, this fall. Business...

The Afghan National Army (ANA) stands guard at a checkpoint outside a base after all US troops left on July 2, 2021. This week's worldly events are looked at in-depth.

World News: What is happening in the world?

By Chieh Hsu, Managing Editor for Online July 8, 2021

6/30 - 7/3 Trump Organization charged with criminal tax offenses. The Manhattan district attorney officially filed criminal tax charges against the...

Rep. Kam Buckner and Gov. J.B. Pritzker pose with the newly enacted name, image and likeness bill at State Farm Center on Tuesday. Illinois student athletes will be able to profit off NIL starting Thursday.

Time to cash in: Illinois’ NIL laws go into effect Thursday after years of pressure for legislature

By Claire O'Brien, Sports Video Editor July 1, 2021

For years, Illinois student-athletes have competed without compensation. Athletes like Giorgi Bezhanishvili, who took advantage of his effervescent personality...

Dutch VVD's incumbent Prime Minister Mark Rutte casts his vote in the 2021 Dutch general elections in the Hague on March 17, 2021. This week's worldly events are looked at in-depth.

World News: Stay updated with recent events

By Chieh Hsu, Managing Editor for Online June 29, 2021

June 23 - 25 Ethiopian military bombed marketplace, 64 killed Ethiopia’s military conducted an airstrike on a marketplace in the Tigray region, causing...

Students watch as the Urbana Fire Department responds to a fire at Hendrick House on Mar. 2, 2012. The Hendrick House experienced a boiler explosion on Monday night.

Boiler explosion occurs at Hendrick House

By The Daily Illini Staff Report June 28, 2021

A boiler explosion occurred at Hendrick House on 904 W. Green St. Monday night, according to an Illini-Alert. All individuals were evacuated from the building,...

NIL legislation in the United States is shown above. NCAA President Mark Emmert has asked NCAA schools to implement NIL legislation to help further support athletic careers.

NCAA decides to — maybe — do something about name, image, likeness

By Claire O'Brien, Sports Video Editor June 25, 2021

After two Senate hearings and the possibility of Congress passing name, image and likeness legislation before July 1 dropping to zero, NCAA President Mark...

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