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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

Students party in the driveway of a house located on First Street on Aug. 28. Some on campus residents received court notices due to breaking social distancing measures.  The students pictured are not necessarily those that received court notices.

Students issued notices to appear in court for COVID-19 related violations

By Samantha Boyle, Managing Editor for Reporting Sep 10, 2020

On Aug. 28, police officers witnessed a loud party at the offender’s residence in the 100 block of East John Street. According to the police report,...

Students draw on the cement in front of Alma Mater in chalk following the CC-ARC protest on Aug. 28. The University quickly washed the chalk drawings away after the protesters left the scene.

Students question University’s removal of BLM chalk messages

By Aliza Majid, Staff Writer Sep 8, 2020

On Aug. 28, the Champaign County Anti-Racist Coalition hosted a march that ended in front of the Alma Mater on campus. Protesters used chalk to write statements...

Illini football players junior Jamal Woods, junior Kendrick Green and senior Kendall Smith lead the way of the Black Lives Matter protest on Monday. The athlete-led protest included multiple on campus representatives from different Illini sports teams, including the football team.

Illini athletes lead protest, call for unity

By Brendyn Jones, Assistant On-Air Editor Aug 31, 2020

When Illinois senior defensive back Nate Hobbs stepped up on a stone bench to address a crowd of hundreds of protestors in front of the Champaign Police...

Drake Materre, senior in AMS, speaks to protesters in front of Alma Mater at the end of the “Enough is Enough” march on Friday. The Champaign County Anti-Racist Coalition organized the event. Flip to A5 for a photo story of the event.

‘Enough is Enough’: CU activists protest police brutality

By Claire O’Brien, Staff Writer Aug 30, 2020

The Champaign County Anti-Racist Coalition, an activist organization that works for racial equality in the area, protested alongside other community members...

Junior Zain Bando poses for a photo on the court at State Farm Center. Bando called for the University to be held accountable for the closing of Beckwith Residential Support Services Program, which provides support and amenities for students with physical disabilities.

With accessible dorm Beckwith closed, former residents call for accountability

By Heather Robinson, Assistant Daytime News Editor Aug 27, 2020

Students and their families are calling for the University to be held accountable over the closing of the Beckwith Residential Support Services Program,...

Senior Quarterback Brandon Peters scans the field as the offensive line protects him during the match against Akron on Sep. 14, 2019.Peters will be returning to Illinois for one more season.

Veteran offensive line to lead Illini football

By Josh Pietsch, Staff Writer Aug 26, 2020

Illinois football fans have a lot to look forward to if they get to see a spring college football season. In what’s anticipated to be the best Illini...

Redshirt freshman Isaiah Williams throws the ball during a drill at football practice on Aug. 7.

Illini sports continue practice following postponement of season

By Claire O’Brien, Staff Writer Aug 25, 2020

Huff Hall, Demirjian Park and Memorial Stadium are going to be empty this fall. The Illini won’t be competing against other Big Ten schools after the...

Kushi Gowda deposits her testing sample in a receptacle after completing a COVID-19 test at the Illini Union on Sunday. Last Monday, saliva tests conducted at the University made up 1.3% of COVID-19 tests nationwide.

The University’s COVID-19 plan: World watches UI’s cutting-edge tests

By Ethan Simmons, News Editor Aug 24, 2020

After two summer months and a move-in week, the returns are in for the University’s saliva-based COVID-19 test, and they’re staggering. Over 70,000...

The Alma Mater statue stands tall while wearing a mask on Aug. 3.

Recent Massmail details CU COVID-19 positivity rate, website

By Aliza Majid, Staff Writer Aug 21, 2020

The University sent out a Massmail addressing the concern with in-person classes for the semester after several universities have opted to move fully online...

Maize Mexican Grill is located at 60 E. Green Street in Champaign.

Champaign Mayor suspends indoor dining at Campustown restaurants, bars through Labor Day

By Ethan Simmons, News Editor Aug 18, 2020

Through an emergency order, the City of Champaign will restrict indoor dining at Campustown bars and restaurants to prevent the spread of COVID-19 as thousands...

An "Access Granted" building entry status from the Safer Illinois app. Wellness Support Associates at every academic building must be shown this message on the app or on the COVID-19 boarding pass before granting entry to any student, faculty or staff.

University to monitor entrances of academic buildings with trained employees

By Ethan Simmons, News Editor Aug 18, 2020

The University plans to use trained employees to monitor the entrances of buildings where in-person classes are held, Chancellor Jones said in a Massmail...

Gov. J.B. Pritzker announces the first round of Business Interruption Program grants outside of the Wood N' Hog BBQ in Urbana. Gov. Pritzker stopped by Urbana on Wednesday before speaking at Bloomington an hour later.

Gov. Pritzker comes to Urbana, announces first round of Business Interruption Grants

By Amrita Bhattacharyya, Staff Writer Aug 13, 2020

Outside of the Urbana Wood N’ Hog BBQ on Thursday, Illinois Gov. J.B. Pritzker spoke about the first round of the Business Interruption Grants program,...