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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

A sign sits on the front door of Foellinger Auditorium
announcing its closure on Friday evening.

COVID-19 cases, closures and cancellations: a running list by The Daily Illini

By Ethan Simmons, News Editor Mar 28, 2020

On Wednesday, March 25, the United States surpassed China as the world leader in confirmed COVID-19 cases. Here's a rundown of nationwide, statewide and...

The Department of Education in Washington, D.C. U.S. officials are halting default student loan debt collection for 60 days.

Education fund organization releases tips for student loans during coronavirus

By Samantha Boyle, Managing Editor for Reporting Mar 27, 2020

After President Donald Trump signed a $2 trillion relief bill Friday afternoon, the U.S. PIRG Education Fund released a number of tips to help students...

Students in the student fan section cheer for the Illini Mens Basketball Team during the match against Iowa on March 8. The Illini won 78-76

Krushed! Students look back at unfinished season

By Carson Gourdie, Assistant Sports Editor Mar 27, 2020

In an alternate reality, thousands of Illinois fans all across the country would be getting ready to watch the Illini take on the Villanova Wildcats in...

Illinois Student Government resolution calls for preferred names on student diplomas

Illinois Student Government resolution calls for preferred names on student diplomas

By Luis Velazquez, Assistant News Editor Mar 26, 2020

On March 9 the Illinois Student Government passed a resolution that calls for the University to allow students to use their preferred names on their diplomas.  Aveline...

Pictured above is Ajax Peak in Telluride, CO, Ajax Peak. Eric Schmidt and his family stayed in Telluride for their short spring break trip.

COVID-19 affects students’ spring break plans

By Jared Ebanks, Assistant Features Editor Mar 25, 2020

As the COVID-19 virus continued to sweep across the nation, college students were faced with difficult decisions at the beginning of the week. Most had...

The intersection of Green St and Wright St on March 16.  The construction is scheduled to be complete by Dec. 2020.

MCORE enters last phases of construction

By Michael Caruso, Staff Writer Mar 25, 2020

The last portion of project four in the five-part Multimodal Corridor Enhancement construction project began on March 8 and will likely last for the rest...

Sophomore Alan Griffin drives against Maryland on Feb. 7. The Illini lost to the Terrapins 75-66.

Griffin announces transfer from Illini

By Gabby Hajduk, Sports Editor Mar 24, 2020

Sophomore guard Alan Griffin announced his transfer from the Illinois men's basketball team via Twitter on Tuesday night. Griffin came off the bench for...

Crowds overlook the commencement stage at Memorial Stadium. The University held a University-wide commencement ceremony on May 11, 2019.

Students petition for rescheduled commencement, universal pass for classes

By Heather Robinson, Assistant Daytime News Editor Mar 24, 2020

On Wednesday, a petition began to circulate on social media urging the University to reschedule the Class of 2020 commencement ceremony.  The petition...

Dosunmu must decide: Making the case for junior season

Dosunmu must decide: Making the case for junior season

By Alec Busse, Video Editor Mar 23, 2020

Sophomore Ayo Dosunmu doesn’t like making the easy decision. Dosunmu took the hard route coming out of Morgan Park in Chicago, signing with Illinois...

Pictured above is Altgeld Hall on Dec. 1. According to a University Mass Mail, two cases of Covid-19 have been identified in the University community on Saturday.

COVID-19 confirmed in two University employees

By Ethan Simmons, News Editor Mar 21, 2020

COVID-19 has arrived on the University campus. Two University employees have contracted COVID-19, the Champaign-Urbana Public Health District announced...

Chicago Department of Health workers test a woman for flu-like symptoms outside Vaughn Occupational High School, in the Portage Park neighborhood on March. 9, 2020.

Illinois governor issues stay-at-home order statewide

By Ethan Simmons, News Editor Mar 20, 2020

Illinois Gov. J.B. Pritzker mandated 12.7 million state residents to stay at home for all non-essential activities at a press conference Friday afternoon. The...

Gov. J.B. Pritzker approaches a podium to brief news media on the most recent Illinois COVID-19, or coronavirus, numbers and statistics, and issues surrounding suppression efforts, at the Thompson Center Tuesday, March 17, 2020, in Chicago.

Shelter-in-place order expected for Illinois

By Samantha Boyle, Managing Editor for Reporting Mar 20, 2020

Gov. J.B. Prtizker is expected to issue a shelter-in-place order for the entire state starting Saturday, the Chicago Tribune reported Friday. Prtizker...