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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

The independent student newspaper at the University of Illinois since 1871

The Daily Illini

Ty Weber pitches the ball during the Illinois’ game against Coastal Carolina at Conway S.C. on Feb. 22.

MLB draft uncertain amidst collegiate, professional cancellations

By Rich Eberwein, Staff Writer Mar 20, 2020

With organized baseball currently on hold essentially everywhere, amateur players trying to take their next steps into professional careers will have to...

Lovie Smith speaks at the Red Box Bowl Fan Fest at Santa Clara, CA on Dec. 29.

Transfer portal helps Illini fill needs

By Alec Busse, Video Editor Mar 19, 2020

On Friday, the NCAA restricted on- and off-campus recruiting visits, handcuffing the Illini's football recruiting efforts on the transfer market. Last...

Giorgi Bezhanishvili celebrates on the sideline during Illinois' game against Iowa on March 8. The Illini won 78-76.

Illini finish on high note, rank No. 21 in final poll

By Gabby Hajduk, Sports Editor Mar 18, 2020

The Illinois men's basketball team came in at No. 21 in the final Associated Press Top 25 Poll of the season on Wednesday. The Illini haven't finished...

Graduating students wait to walk across the stage and receive their diplomas during commencement in 2018 at Memorial Stadium.

Commencement canceled due to COVID-19

By Ethan Simmons, News Editor Mar 17, 2020

University commencement has been canceled due to the COVID-19 pandemic, UI President Tim Killeen announced Tuesday afternoon in a Massmail. Diplomas...

Chancellor Jones speaks about the Sate of the University at the Illini ballroom on Jan 24.

Chancellor cancels in-person instruction, calls for students to return home

By Ethan Simmons, News Editor Mar 16, 2020

With the daily escalation of the COVID-19 disease, University administration wants campus to be cleared out. The University is suspending all in-person...

Coronaviruses are a group of viruses that have a halo, or crown-like (corona) appearance when viewed under an electron microscope.

Coronavirus case confirmed in Champaign County

By Ethan Simmons, News Editor Mar 15, 2020

9:00 p.m. Local health administrators came together on Sunday afternoon to discuss the area's first case of COVID-19. The Champaign County woman...

Location of Mattoon in Coles County, Illinois.

Peoria, Mattoon report coronavirus cases

By Samantha Boyle, Managing Editor for Reporting Mar 14, 2020

A patient in Mattoon has tested positive for coronavirus late Friday night, according to the Journal Gazette & Times-Courier. According to the news...

Big Ten pulls plug on all conference, non-conference competitions through academic year

Big Ten pulls plug on all conference, non-conference competitions through academic year

By Meghan Rest, Sports Editor Mar 12, 2020

The Big Ten announced the cancellation of the men's basketball tournament and all conference and non-conference competitions through the end of the academic...

UI system announces switch to online classes

UI system announces switch to online classes

By Kelly Johnson, Editor-in-Chief Mar 11, 2020

The University of Illinois System has announced that courses will immediately start transitioning to online until further notice, with the transition to...

Big Ten football trophies stand on the main stage of the Big Ten Media Football Days at the McCormick Center on July 18.

Illini Athletics issues statement following Big Ten’s new attendance restrictions for fans

By Kelly Johnson, Editor-in-Chief Mar 11, 2020

The Big Ten conference will limit attendance at competitions starting Thursday. Only student-athletes, coaches, event staff, essential team and Big Ten...

Alexis Perezchica (left) and Chris Ackerman-Avila celebrate with each other after winning the Illinois Student Government Election. Alexis Perezchica and Chris Ackerman-Avila are the new president and vice president for the student body.

Illinois Student Government results released Monday

By Ethan Simmons, Senior Reporter Mar 9, 2020

Alexis Perezchica and Chris Ackerman-Avila are the new president and vice president of Illinois Student Government.  Student election results were...

A local man places mangos into his cart as a student volunteer smiles at the Wesley Food Pantry, 1203 W. Green St., on Feb. 20.

Unseen, unfed: Breaking the cycle

By Zainab Qureshi, Staff Writer Mar 9, 2020

Wedged between Stoughton and Fourth streets, the County Market’s location, 24-hour accessibility and lack of competition is why many students shop there....