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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

Sophomore Olivia Howell poses for a photo after winning the 1500 meter race at the Big Ten Championships. Howell has excelled during this track and field season despite COVID-19 restrictions limiting the team last year.

Howell excels in second year after COVID-19 restrictions dampen freshman season

By Carson Gourdie, Staff Writer May 21, 2021

For 14 months and counting, Americans had to give up normality as state governments enforced lockdowns to reduce the impact of COVID-19. Athletes had to...

Junior Adrien Dumont de Chassart pauses before a swing at NCAA Regional tournament on May 18. Four Illini golfers earned All-Big Ten honors.

Four Illini earn All-Big Ten honors, maintain focus on NCAA Championship

By Christian Jones, Staff Writer May 21, 2021

The Illinois men’s golf team had another successful season: It won the Big Ten Championship title for the sixth straight season and clinched a NCAA Championship...

Champaign Police Officer Chris Oberheim poses for a picture. Oberheim passed away after being struck by gunfire while on-duty Wednesday.

Champaign Police Department announces processional for fallen officer

By Aliza Majid, Assistant News Editor May 20, 2021

Champaign Police Officer Chris Oberheim passed away after being struck by gunfire while on duty Wednesday. A processional for the late officer will take...

Junior Clay Mason Stephens poses for judges at a meet. The Illinois gymnast will compete on Friday for a spot in the next Olympics.

Stephens to compete for spot in Olympics on Friday

By Bradley Zimmerman, Staff Writer May 20, 2021

Illinois junior Clay Mason Stephens has dreamed of competing in the Olympics since he was five years old. On Friday, he will compete for the opportunity...

Illinois graduates line up in front of Alma Mater in commencement attire for a photo on Thursday. Students who graduated this past week have overcome one of the hardest years in all of their academic endeavors.

UI gives pomp to graduates during COVID-19 circumstances

By Gwyn Skiles, Features Editor May 19, 2021

After what many said was the hardest year of their academic history, graduates walked triumphantly across the stage and received their diploma. The...

Robert Williams, Jason Thormo, Aman Thornton, and Kashief King stand on a podium with their 4x400 men's relay awards on Sunday at Demirjian Park. The Illinois men's and women's track and field teams set many personal records at the Big Ten Outdoor Championships.

Illini set personal records at Big Ten Outdoor Championships

By Andre Thomas, Staff Writer May 17, 2021

After this past weekend’s Big Ten Championships at Demirjian Park, the Illini now have another two-week break before touching the track again. This past...

The Illinois basketball team celebrates a win against Iowa Jan. 29. Brad Underwood will still have some key players for the fall.

Illinois men’s basketball: Look at 14 thoughts on 14 scholarship players

By Brandon Simberg, Staff Writer May 17, 2021

When the basketball world shut down in March of 2020, Brad Underwood had to have figured that would be one of his most bizarre offseasons as a head coach. The...

Bret Bielema walks off the field after the spring game April 19. As spring football ends, fans got a taste into what fall may look like.

Bielema concludes successful first spring ball as head coach

By Josh Pietsch, Assistant On-Air Editor May 16, 2021

Bret Bielema came to Illinois this winter after being hired as the new head coach, hired a new staff and was able to retain the majority of players for...

Left-handed pitcher Nathan Lavender pitches against a batter from Michigan State April 17. The Illinois baseball team travel to Iowa City for a three-game series against the Hawkeyes with three weekends left in the regular season.

Illini push through finals ahead of road series against Iowa

By Jared Ebanks, Staff Writer May 14, 2021

With just three weekends left in the regular season, the Illini travel to Iowa City for a three-game series against the Hawkeyes. After snapping Maryland's...

Junior Connor Artman leaps into the air during the long jump event at the Fighting Illini Big Ten Relays April 23. The Illinois track and field team will host the Big Ten Outdoor Championships this Friday, Saturday and Sunday at Demirjian Park.

Illinois returns to Champaign for Big Ten Outdoor Championships

By Andre Thomas, Staff Writer May 13, 2021

The Big Ten Outdoor Championships will take place Friday, Saturday and Sunday at Demirjian Park in Champaign, meaning the Illini will be back at home again...

A group of students stand huddled in line outside of Joe's Brewery on Sept. 17. Effective Friday, Champaign's bars and restaurants will be able to allow customers to stand and walk around.

Champaign set to relax COVID-19 restrictions on bars, gatherings

By Amrita Bhattacharyya, Interim Editor-in-Chief May 12, 2021

The City of Champaign will be relaxing some COVID-19 restrictions as the state of Illinois moves into the Bridge to Phase 5 stage of the Restore Illinois...

Workers start unscrewing the iconic Chabad monument on Sunday. The monument was moved to the new Chabad house.

Illini Chabad officially transitions to new location

By Amrita Bhattacharyya, Interim Editor-in-Chief May 11, 2021

The Chabad Center for Jewish Life officially marked its transition to its new location with the moving of the menorah Sunday.  Around 15 people attended...

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