Skip to Main Content
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

Ali Andrews shoot the ball during the Illinois game against Maryland on Thursday.

Illinois faces off against Rutgers for seventh matchup

By Claire O’Brien, Staff Writer Jan 29, 2020

After a loss against Maryland on Jan. 23, the Illinois women’s basketball team will play at Rutgers Thursday. Illinois (10-9, 1-7) is coming off a 79-60...

The Illinois Wrestling team cheer for Justin Cardani before his match during the Illinois vs. Michigan dual on Sunday.

Illini defeat Wolverines at Huff Hall Sunday

By Andrew Medina, Staff Writer Jan 28, 2020

The Illini wrestling team defeated the Michigan Wolverines at Huff Hall, 20-13, on Sunday. Redshirt freshman Justin Cardani, senior Travis Piotrowski,...

Photo Courtesy of Illini Athletics
Guard Ayo Dosunmu drives at the basket during Illinois’ 64-62 victory Saturday. Dosunmu scored a career-high 27 points in the win.

No. 21 Illinois tops Michigan on the road, 64-62

By Miles Powers-Huang, Staff Writer Jan 27, 2020

With the shot clock ticking down and the game tied at 62, sophomore Ayo Dosunmu made his move to the basket. As he crossed over back and forth off the...

Illinois Fighting Illini guard Ayo Dosunmu (11) dribbles past guard Eric Hunter Jr. (2) on Tuesday at Mackey Arena. The Illini won 79-62.

Grades and takeaways: Illinois at Purdue

By Alec Busse, Staff Writer Jan 23, 2020

For the first time since 2008, Illinois went to Purdue and came out victorious, 79-62. Illinois overcame the adversity of sophomore Alan Griffin being...

Chancellor Jones speaking about the current state of the university at the Union on November 8, 2018.

State of the University address to take place on Friday

By The Daily Illini Staff Report Jan 22, 2020

The annual State of the University address is scheduled to take place Friday from noon-1 p.m., according to an email sent out to University staff, faculty...

Freshman center Kofi Cockburn fires off a jump shot during No. 21-ranked Illinois' game at Purdue in West Lafayette, Ind. on Tuesday night. The Illini haven't won at Mackey Arena since 2008.

No. 21 Illinois earns first road win at Purdue since 2008

By Gabby Hajduk, Staff Writer Jan 21, 2020

Illinois basketball hasn’t left Mackey Arena with a win since December 2008. The No. 21 Illini (14-5, 6-2) broke the 11-game losing streak at Purdue...

The new KAM’s location, which sits on the corner of First and Green treets, remains under construction on Monday. The original opening date was scheduled for New Year’s Eve, though the new date remains up in the air with construction still underway.

KAM’s opening date delays due to weather

By Julie Kang, Assistant News Editor Jan 21, 2020

Although KAM’s was supposed to open its doors at its new location on the corner of First and Green streets, students are still unaware of its exact opening...

Sophomore Giorgi Bezhanishvili defends against an inbound pass during Illinois' game against Northwestern Saturday at the State Farm Center. Illinois won 71-67. Jonathan Bonaguro of the Daily Illini.

No. 24 Illinois collects fourth-straight win, Frazier earns 1,000th career point

By Gabby Hajduk, Staff Writer Jan 18, 2020

Riding the momentum of being ranked for the first time since 2014, No. 24 Illinois basketball (13-5, 5-2) added to its now four-game win streak with a...

Runningback Ra'Von Bonner carries the ball during the Redbox Bowl on Dec. 30, 2019. Illinois fell to California 35-20 in the team's first bowl appearance since 2014.

2019 Rewind: A look back at Illinois’ fall season

By Miles Powers-Huang, Staff Writer Jan 5, 2020

As the whistle blew at the end of the fourth quarter in Illinois' 35-20 loss to California on Dec. 31 in the Redbox Bowl, the 2019 season drew to a close....

Senior runningback Dre Brown attempts to maintain possession of the ball before getting tackled during the Redbox Bowl in Santa Clara, Calif. Monday. California beat Illinois 35-20 at Levi's Stadium, home of the San Francisco 49ers, in the Redbox Bowl. Photo taken by Jonathan Bonaguro.

California handles Illinois 35-20 in Redbox Bowl

By JJ Kim, Managing Editor for Reporting Dec 30, 2019

The Illinois football team lost to the California Golden Bears by a score of 35-20 in the Redbox Bowl on Monday. Monday’s game was the Illini’s...

Illinois cheerleaders march during Illinois' pregame pep rally with fans before the Redbox Bowl in San Francisco Sunday.

Redbox Bowl Halftime Report: California leads Illinois 21-13

By JJ Kim, Managing Editor for Reporting Dec 30, 2019

The Redbox Bowl is the Illini’s first time in five years playing in a bowl game, and the Illini faithful were loud and jubilant from the start, but trail...

Illinois alumnus Ned Moran volunteers along side members of the Illini football team at St. Anthony's soup kitchen in San Francisco Saturday, Dec. 28. Moran didn't know the Illinois football team would be volunteering Saturday morning, but was surprised seeing student-athletes from his alma mater nearly 40 years after he graduated.

Current, former Illini’s worlds collide at San Francisco soup kitchen

By JJ Kim, Managing Editor for Reporting Dec 30, 2019

As Illinois alumnus Ned Moran was putting on an apron for his monthly volunteer shift at St. Anthony’s soup kitchen in San Francisco, he noticed a young...