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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

University of Illinois police respond to a call at the corner of South Third and East John streets on Sept. 29. A suspect has now been arrested by the Champaign Police Department for a murder committed in February.

Suspect arrested in February homicide that left one dead

By The Daily Illini Staff Report Oct 7, 2020

An arrest was made on the charges of first-degree murder in the 1100 block of North James Street around 11 a.m. Tuesday. According to the Champaign Police...

A Champaign resident receives her ballot during early voting at the Champaign County Clerk’s office on Sept. 24. In Champaign County, 117,000 mail-in ballots have been requested.

CU officials, organizations encourage mail-in voting

By Vivian La, Contributing Writer Oct 5, 2020

Due to social distancing guidelines and the Center of Disease Control’s recommendations, local election officials and organizations are strongly recommending...

Demonstrators march through the intersection of Green Street and Wright Street during the UIPD protest on Thursday. Protesters marched from the Illinois Police Department Headquarters to the University of Illinois Police Training Institute.

Protesters march, gather at police headquarters for cacerolazo

By Salem Isaf, Assistant Daytime News Editor Oct 2, 2020

On Thursday evening, protesters gathered outside the University of Illinois Police Department headquarters equipped with pots, pans and megaphones.  This...

A University coronavirus testing site worker organizes vials at the Illini Union testing location on Wednesday morning. Twenty-one people have now died from COVID-19 in Champaign County.

Coronavirus claims 21st life in Champaign County

By Ethan Simmons, News Editor Oct 1, 2020

Another person in Champaign County died from coronavirus-related complications on Tuesday, the Champaign Public Health District confirmed. The 21st person...

The Illini huddle up during the game against Indiana on March 1. Illinois is highly ranked in multiple preseason polls.

Preseason rankings favor Illini

By Brendyn Jones, Assistant On-Air Editor Sep 28, 2020

With September ending, we are getting closer to the start of NCAA Basketball. On Sept. 16, the NCAA approved moving the start date of the 2020-21 men’s...

Current senior Mike Epstein runs the ball during the game against Akron on Aug. 31, 2019 at Memorial Stadium.

Mike Epstein looks to come back stronger after knee injury

By Josh Pietsch, Staff Writer Sep 25, 2020

In 29 days, running back Mike Epstein will put the pads on under his Illinois football jersey for the first time since Week 1 of the 2019 season. Epstein...

Students stand in line at the Ikenberry Dining Hall on Tuesday evening. Some quarantined students have had difficulty receiving food from University Housing.

Quarantine meal plans fall through

By Zainab Qureshi, Longform Editor Sep 24, 2020

The University of Illinois’ COVID-19 testing policy has gained national attention as students across the country returned to their college campuses....

Students vote at the ARC on Nov. 6, 2018. The University Senate has made Election Day the University's newest holiday.

Senate designates Election Day as newest UI holiday

By Aliza Majid, Staff Writer Sep 22, 2020

On Election Day this year, University students won’t have to worry about class conflicts when they go out to vote. At Monday’s meeting, the University...

Employees work at their computers in the Champaign-Urbana Public Health District’s operations center. CUPHD is responsible for all contact tracing in Champaign County.

University student dismissed for COVID violation

By Aliza Majid and Amrita Bhattacharyya Sep 21, 2020

One student has been dismissed from the University for a COVID-related violation, student conduct officials confirmed on Thursday.  The dismissal was...

Current senior Trent Frazier surveys the  in court front of him during the game against Iowa on March 8. The Illini beat the Hawkeyes 78-76.

Passion, work ethic important during Frazier’s time at Illinois

By Brandon Simberg, Staff Writer Sep 20, 2020

Throughout his four years at Illinois, Trent Frazier’s passion for the basketball program has never wavered. In an era where players transfer constantly,...

The Illini Football team erupts in celebration after defeating the Michigan State Spartans on Nov. 9, 2019. The Illini won 37-34. The Illini now have the chance to build on the success in 2019 as this season is set to start Oct. 23-24.

Big Ten reinstates 2020 football season

By Gabby Hajduk, Sports Editor Sep 16, 2020

Big Ten football is back. The conference announced in a press release on Wednesday it has voted to start its college football season on Oct. 23-24.  “The...

A pair of masked students look at a laptop while sitting at a table outside of Lundgren Hall on Sunday. Twenty-eight Illinois counties are reported to be at a warning level for the novel coronavirus.

New cases decline during third week of classes

By Ethan Simmons, News Editor Sep 14, 2020

After a spike in new COVID-19 cases during the second week of classes, the University of Illinois upped restrictions on student movement, discouraged travel...