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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
Members of the Illinois baseball team gather during a mound visit during the game against Maryland on April 12, 2025.

Tyler Schmitt, Julius Sanchez selected in final rounds of 2025 MLB Draft

By Brendan Gallian, Sports Editor • July 18, 2025
Quarterback Luke Altmyer winds up for a big throw as players clash around him during the Illinois v Purdue football game on Oct. 12, 2024 in Memorial Stadium.

Strong 2024 season brings high expectations for Illinois football

By Ben Somerville, Senior Sports Reporter • July 17, 2025
Redshirt freshman Declan Duley is filled with emotion as he lifts the Cannon after the Illinois vs. Purdue game on Oct. 12, 2024.

Illinois’ rivalries through the years

By Ben Somerville, Senior Sports Reporter • July 17, 2025
The Fighting Illini starters take the floor and huddle before tip-off on Jan. 8, 2024.

Music City hoops

By Laura Mendes, Senior Sports Reporter • July 16, 2025
American flags placed at headstones of US military veterans at Mt. Hope Cemetery in Urbana.

Bielema sparks new military appreciation campaign

By Felicity Abbott, Summer Editor • July 16, 2025
Redshirt senior Lucas Byrd acknowledges the crowd after his final regular-season win at Illinois' final dual meet of the season against No. 1 Penn State Sunday. Illinois lost the meet 29-9 with three individual wins by Byrd, graduate student Jason Kraisser and redshirt senior Luke Luffman.

Illinois’ Dike Eddleman Athletes of the Year

By Rudraksh Kikani, Summer Editor • July 16, 2025
Bostic staying in the family

Bostic staying in the family

By Laura Mendes, Senior Sports Reporter • July 15, 2025
Meet Roger Denny, Illinois’ new deputy director of athletics

Meet Roger Denny, Illinois’ new deputy director of athletics

By Rudraksh Kikani, Summer Editor • July 14, 2025
Dodds Tennis Center announces extended summer hours

Dodds Tennis Center announces extended summer hours

By Anya Nair, Staff Writer • July 11, 2025
Illinois football head coach Bret Bielema talks to a referee at a game against Penn State on September 16, 2023.

Watch out for Bielema

By Laura Mendes, Senior Sports Reporter • July 11, 2025
UNLV head coach Kevin Kruger yells toward the bench during the college basketball game against the Memphis Tigers at the Thomas & Mack Center, Saturday, Nov. 9, 2024, in Las Vegas. (Daniel Jacobi II/Las Vegas Review-Journal)

Underwood adds former UNLV head coach Kevin Kruger to coaching staff

By Sahil Mittal, Assistant Sports Editor • July 9, 2025
State Farm Center buzzes with energy as passionate fans rally behind the Illini during the second half of their game against Maryland on Jan. 23, 2025.

Class in session | Part 2

By Laura Mendes, Senior Sports Reporter • July 9, 2025
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