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Students head towards Red Lion to celebrate Unofficial on March 6.

[Photo] Gallery | 2020 Year in Review

December 31, 2020
Junior Jacob Grandison gives Kofi Cockburn a high five after a play against Nicholls State at State Farm Center on Nov. 5, 2019. The Illini won 78-70.

[Photo] Transfers and tribulations: Tracking Illini transfer activity this offseason

April 1, 2020
Students head toward The Red Lion to celebrate Unofficial on Friday.

[Photo] Gallery | Unofficial draws many students to celebrate

March 7, 2020
The line for KAM's on its opening night stretched over a street block.

[Photo] KAM’s new location opens doors for first night

January 30, 2020
Professor Gang Wang discusses his thoughts on schools using Bluetooth to track student attendance at the courtyard cafe on Friday. One concern Wang has is smartphone data privacy.

[Photo] Campus bluetooth attendance tracking raises debate

January 30, 2020
Lil Yachty performs on the Main Quad for Spring Jam on April 28. The performer for this year’s Spring Jam will be announced on March 28.

[Photo] New year, new semester: what’s in store for Spring 2020

January 21, 2020
Noah Lee, junior in AHS, presents his ID to an MTD bus driver on Feb. 23, 2018. Longtime MTD driver Earnestine “Sunshine” Crook has been driving buses on campus for over 10 years, and she is known both for driving the 12 Teal buses and for her bright smile and cheerful attitude when interacting with new passengers.

[Photo] MTD driver aims to make students’ days brighter

December 2, 2019
Ayo Dosunmu on defense vs Nicholls State on Tuesday at the State Farm Center.

[Photo] Illinois travels to Grand Canyon in first road swing of the season

November 8, 2019
Students gather during a discussion session with Professor Rodriguez. Rodriguez is planning a third service trip to Puerto Rico, this time emphasizing community engagement.

[Photo] Class prepares for disaster relief trip to Puerto Rico

October 24, 2019
Student chefs prepare a traditional Korean meal on Feb. 8 for Spice Box Guests. The Spice Box is a student-run restaurant located in Bevier Hall featuring themed pre-fixe menus.

[Photo] Live cheaply by managing your finances

October 21, 2019
The new Chick-fil-A is located on Prospect Avenue. The grand opening for the new location has been announced for Oct. 10.

[Photo] Chick-fil-A to return to CU area

September 30, 2019
Willard Airport is pictured in Savoy on Feb. 4. On Friday, it was announced that the airport will receive a $1.3 million grant for taxiway lighting, signage and wiring.

[Photo] Willard Airport receives second million-dollar grant

September 23, 2019
Thousands of students packed the ARC at the Engineering career fair on Sept. 11, 2018.

[Photo] Career fair season reminds students of gender gaps

September 17, 2019
Madelyn Childress, freshman in FAA, and Matthew Childress performed during an open mic night at Espresso Royale on Sept. 5. The open mic community was forced to find a new spot after the Espresso Royale location on Daniel Street closed in May.

[Photo] Open Mic moves to another Espresso Royale

September 16, 2019
The front entrance to the Champaign Dental group on Tuesday.

[Photo] Champaign dentist offices to offer free dentistry

September 11, 2019
Lil Yachty comes down from the Spring Jam stage to say hello and sign things for fans.

[Photo] Lil Yachty Performs at Spring Jam 2019

April 29, 2019
A Suburban Express bus departing from the Armory on Dec. 8, 2017. The business will be ceasing all operations by an estimated July 31.

[Photo] Illinois attorney general releases decree regarding Suburban Express conduct

April 12, 2019
Aadeel Akhtar, founder of PSYONIC, shows the functions of his robotic prosthetic arm. The arm responds to human muscle activity to mimic hand movements.

[Photo] Prosthetic hand creates opportunities

April 8, 2019
Police talk after issuing a drinking ticket during Unofficial on Friday.

[Photo] Unofficial sees over 50 percent drop in citations

March 7, 2019
Police and security personnel care for a man with problems breathing during Unofficial on Friday.

[Photo] Students celebrate 23rd annual Unofficial St. Patrick’s Day

March 3, 2019
Police officers confront a group celebrating Unofficial at Green and Third.

[Photo] Unofficial 2019: Live updates throughout the day

March 1, 2019
AnnaMae Dziallo, senior in ACES and president of Beyond Coal, sorts through letters from supportive students on Friday. Beyond Coal is an RSO at the forefront of the coal divestment movement, advocating for renewable resources such as solar, hydrological and geothermal energies.

[Photo] Promoting fossil fuel divestment movement

February 18, 2019
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