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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

People step on an MTD bus at the Illinois terminal on Oct. 19, 2019.

MTD responds to COVID-19 with reduced ridership, increased sanitation

By Amrita Bhattacharyya, Staff Writer Apr 24, 2020

With the spread of COVID-19 and the University campus shutting down, the Champaign-Urbana Mass Transit District is in reduced-service mode, running fewer...

CU schools strive for equity in remote learning

CU schools strive for equity in remote learning

By Heather Robinson, Assistant Daytime News Editor Apr 23, 2020

With Illinois Gov. J.B. Pritzker’s announcement that all school facilities will remain closed for the remainder of the 2019-20 school year, schools in...

Adam Miller makes his way to the basket against Simeon on Jan. 23. Miller is Mr. Basketball of Illinois for 2020.

Adam Miller officially signs with Illini

By Gabby Hajduk, Sports Editor Apr 22, 2020

Five-star recruit Adam Miller has officially become an Illini after signing his National Letter of Intent Wednesday afternoon. The long-awaited signing...

The intersection of Green and Wright sits under construction at noon on March 16. Construction is now halfway complete.

Campus construction continues during pandemic

By Luis Velazquez, Assistant News Editor Apr 22, 2020

The Multimodal Corridor Enhancement Project is pushing forward amid COVID-19. Construction plans have been moved up, and health regulations were implemented...

Martin Burke works in the Roger Adams Laboratory in Urbana, IL. Burke is the co-author of the new treatment being developed to treat all types of cystic fibrosis.

Potential new cystic fibrosis treatment uses ‘molecular prosthetic’ for missing lung protein

By Aliza Majid, Staff Writer Apr 21, 2020

University of Illinois and University of Iowa have developed a new treatment that can potentially help all types of cystic fibrosis, regardless of genetic...

The University of Illinois Softball Team celebrates a walk-off home run during the match against Ohio State on  April 10, 2010.

Team of the century: 2010 Illini softball storm through regular season

By Carson Gourdie, Assistant Sports Editor Apr 20, 2020

The Illinois softball program hasn’t set the world on fire in this century, but they have been a steady force in the Big Ten. With six NCAA tournament...

Carle Foundation Hospital on March 2, 2019. Carle has made new screening tools available for patients concerned about coronavirus.

Housing clear out prepares for pandemic’s ‘worst-case scenario’

By Salem Isaf, Assistant Daytime News Editor Apr 18, 2020

Carle Health System recently struck a deal with the University to allow the Activities and Recreation Center, Bousfield Hall and Wassaja Hall to be used...

The official logo of Proctorio

Students raise concerns over virtual proctoring

By Laszlo Richard Toth, Staff Writer Apr 17, 2020

Proctorio, a program used to help ensure academic integrity during virtual exams, is being implemented by many professors for their tests; however, some...

University Housing prorates room and board fees

University Housing prorates room and board fees

By Michael Caruso, Staff Writer Apr 15, 2020

The University has prorated room and board and meal plan costs for students who moved out of University Housing early.  The amount refunded for housing...

Employees at The Red Herring Restaurant prepare food for takeout customers in the midst of the Covid-19 pandemic on April 13, 2020.

Restaurants implement new policies during COVID-19 pandemic

By Amrita Bhattacharyya, Staff Writer Apr 14, 2020

In the wake of Illinois Gov. J.B. Pritzker's March 16 closure of all bars and restaurants statewide, many food and beverage businesses stopped operating....

Champaign coalition calls for release of inmates during pandemic

Champaign coalition calls for release of inmates during pandemic

By Aliza Majid, Staff Writer Apr 13, 2020

As the coronavirus continues to spread across the nation, people are concerned about how the incarcerated population is being taken care of during this...