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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

Anna Ceja

Anna Ceja, Assistant News Editor

Hi! My name is Anna Ceja, and I’m a junior majoring in political science with a minor in Portuguese. I’m originally from the south suburbs of Chicago and have been writing for The Daily Illini since the spring of my freshman year. In my free time, I enjoy binge-watching “Suits,” trying new recipes, working out at the ARC or enjoying a nice cup of coffee. Feel free to reach out if you have any questions, comments or just want to chat!

Nominations open for 2026 MLK community awards

Nominations open for 2026 MLK community awards

By Anna Ceja, Assistant News Editor Dec 3, 2025
Carle Foundation Hospital stands at 611 W. Park St. in Urbana. Carle Health and Mary Free Bed Rehabilitation are teaming up to bring new rehabilitation services to the area.

Carle Health announces partnership with Mary Free Bed

By Anna Ceja, Assistant News Editor Nov 27, 2025
Rebecca Kimberly Goodman, senior in FAA, holds the transgender flag while standing beside the Alma Mater statue during the Trans Solidarity Rally on March 31, 2022. The rally was organized by CUTES and YDSA, and was held as celebration for Transgender Day of Visibility.

UI observes Transgender Awareness Week

By Anna Ceja, Assistant News Editor Nov 18, 2025
The Immigration Project confirmed the presence of Immigration and Customs Enforcement vehicles in Urbana Monday.

ICE confirmed in Urbana Monday

By Anna Ceja, Assistant News Editor Oct 23, 2025
Field of soybeans. Illinois remains the nation’s top soybean producer despite global trade disruptions.

Illinois farmers hit hard by China soybean boycott

By Anna Ceja, Assistant News Editor Oct 21, 2025
Champaign man detained on federal warrant

Champaign man detained on federal warrant

By Anna Ceja, Assistant News Editor Oct 4, 2025
Two construction workers work in the afternoon heat while moving material for the new apartment complex being built on the corner of 60 E. Green St., Champaign, on Sept. 13. Rising tariffs on imported materials have increased costs on imported materials for construction projects across campus.

How tariffs could impact student housing

By Anna Ceja, Assistant News Editor Sep 25, 2025
Jim Edgar

Former Illinois governor dies at 79

By Anna Ceja, Assistant News Editor Sep 16, 2025
Career Center hosts part-time job fair

Career Center hosts part-time job fair

By Anna Ceja, Assistant News Editor Sep 7, 2025
People explore Hispanic RSOs and dance together on the lawn of La Casa Cultural Latina at its Paleta Social on Aug. 25. DJ Silkee played popular line dances and party songs that kept the crowd on its feet.

La Casa hosts Paleta Social

By Anna Ceja, Assistant News Editor Aug 26, 2025
AFSCME workers gather outside the office of Provost John Coleman on March 26.

UI worker unions rally, negotiate for wage increase

By Anna Ceja, Senior News Reporter Mar 31, 2025
Chancellor Robert Jones during a trustees meeting on May 18, 2023.

Chancellor Jones named 2025 commencement speaker

By Anna Ceja, Senior News Reporter Mar 13, 2025
UIPD reports sexual assault at fraternity

UIPD reports sexual assault at fraternity

By Anna Ceja, Senior News Reporter Mar 4, 2025
Illinois Gov. JB Pritzker signs the 2025 budget on June 5, 2024, in Chicago.

Gov. Pritzker signs Karina’s Law

By Anna Ceja, Senior News Reporter Feb 18, 2025
Catfished: Behind the screens

Catfished: Behind the screens

By Anna Ceja, Senior News Reporter Feb 6, 2025
Donald Trump stands next to JD Vance during the inauguration ceremony in the United States Capitol on Jan. 20.

Trump sworn in as 47th US president

By Anna Ceja, Senior News Reporter Jan 20, 2025
Formal group photograph of the Supreme Court on June 30, 2022.

Manchin, Welch propose Supreme Court term limits

By Anna Ceja, Senior News Reporter Jan 9, 2025
Attorney General Kwame Raoul addresses members of the audience after being sworn into office at the Bank of Springfield Center on Jan. 14, 2019.

Illinois assault weapons ban upheld by federal court

By Anna Ceja, Senior News Reporter Dec 18, 2024
The UI Ice Arena's shoe renting area and cafe on May 2, 2023.

UIPD reports assault at UI Ice Arena

By Anna Ceja, Staff Writer Nov 19, 2024