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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
Senior quarterback Luke Altmyer runs with the ball during Illinois’ win over Maryland on Nov. 15.

[Photo] What 3 Illinois seniors bring to table in regular season finale 

By Brendan Gallian, Sports Editor • Nov 28, 2025
Senior quarterback Luke Altmyer (9) runs the ball into the endzone for a touchdown during the Illinois vs. Maryland game Nov. 15 at Gies Memorial Stadium.

[Photo] Column | 3 bold predictions ahead of Illinois vs Wisconsin

By Ben Somerville, Senior Sports Reporter • Nov 21, 2025
The Illini huddle up on the court during their game against the Nebraska Cornhuskers on Feb. 16.

[Photo] Column | Illini vs. Redbirds: Players to watch

By Laura Mendes, Senior Sports Reporter • Nov 9, 2025
Sophomore guard Jasmine Brown-Hagger brings the ball up the court on Feb. 16 against Nebraska.

[Photo] New era of Illinois starts with SEMO in season opener

By Brie Dirl, Staff Writer • Nov 4, 2025
Fifth year forward Kendall Bostic autographs a fan's basketball at the end of the Illinois vs. Northwestern game, in State Farm Center on Feb. 6.

[Photo] Fresh, familiar faces: Illinois’ 2025-26 roster’s new depth

By Brie Dirl and Evy York • Oct 30, 2025
UIPD and Champaign Police Department SWAT officers carry out a search warrant at 57 E. Springfield Ave. after obtaining a warrant for a criminal investigation.

[Photo] UPDATED: UIPD, SWAT team carry out search warrant near Campustown

By Anna Ceja, Qaasim Jatoi and Aidan Sadovi • Oct 23, 2025
Forward Berry Wallace shoots over a Nebraska defender during the Illinois vs. Nebraska game on Feb. 16.

[Photo] Berry Wallace, Shauna Green speak on defense, depth, development

By Brie Dirl, Staff Writer • Oct 12, 2025
West High Street in Urbana is shaded by trees and lined with brick paving on Sept. 15. West Urbana, which borders the University’s campus, is home to long-time residents of Champaign-Urbana and student renters.

[Photo] Opinion | The costs of playing house

By Raphael Ranola, Senior Columnist • Sep 25, 2025
The Cunningham Township office in Urbana, seen here on Monday, Sep. 15, provides aid and services to the township's low-income and homeless population.

[Photo] Shelters fill as housing crisis deepens

By Qaasim Jatoi, News Editor • Sep 25, 2025
Comedian Hannibal Buress performs an energetic set at Foellinger Great Hall as part of the PYGMALION Festival in Champaign-Urbana on Saturday.

[Photo] Hannibal Buress performs fresh comedy for PYGMALION

By Sienna Nicosia, Staff Writer • Sep 22, 2025
Illinois celebrates during game against Nebraska on Feb. 16 at State Farm Center.

[Photo] Women’s basketball Big Ten matchups to watch out for

By Evy York, Staff Writer • Sep 19, 2025
Junior Tate Costa and sophomore Garrett Schooley at the meet against Nebraska on Jan 31.

[Photo] What’s next: Who to look out for in 2025-26

By Evy York, Staff Writer • Apr 29, 2025
Community members on the Main Quad hold signs that oppose deportation during a demonstration advocating for immigrant rights on Feb. 3

[Photo] ICE rumor unfounded, UI says

By Qaasim Jatoi, News Editor • Apr 17, 2025
Models showcase outfits on the runway during the Circular Fashion Expo held on Dec. 7, 2024 at the Siebel Center for Design. The show emphasized creativity and sustainability, featuring designs made from upcycled materials.

[Photo] CFE holds legacy of creativity, circularity

By Mariana Quezada, Staff Writer • Apr 10, 2025
The Illini huddle during their match against Penn State on Feb. 14.

[Photo] Opinion | Grades for the 2024-2025 squad

By Brie Dirl, Staff Writer • Apr 5, 2025
Sophomore guard Cori Allen dribbles the ball up the court during a game against Penn State on Feb. 14.

[Photo] Cori Allen enters transfer portal

By Ben Somerville, Senior Sports Reporter • Apr 3, 2025
Senior guard Adalia McKenzie, fifth-year guard Genesis Bryant and fifth-year forward Kendall Bostic underneath the rim near a loose ball during a game against Northwestern on Feb. 6.

[Photo] No. 8 Illini get hooked in Austin

By Brie Dirl, Staff Writer • Mar 24, 2025
Fifth year forward Kendall Bostic boxes out after senior guard Adalia McKenzie shoots a free throw during a game against Penn State on Feb. 13, 2025.

[Photo] Column | Earned another round

By Ben Somerville, Staff Writer • Mar 24, 2025
Forwards senior Brynn Shoup-Hill (left) and Kendal Bostic (right) in a huddle during a 77-68 win over Nebraska on Feb 16. The pair combined for 21 points in the first round of the NCAA tournament.

[Photo] Keep on dancing

By Ben Somerville, Staff Writer • Mar 22, 2025
Fifth year guard Genesis Bryant works the pick-and-roll game with fifth year forward Kendall Bostic and launches a three during a 73-60 win over Northwestern on Feb. 6.

[Photo] DI sports picks | No. 8 seed Illinois’ who, what, when for March

By Brie Dirl and Sports Staff • Mar 22, 2025
The Illini bench celebrates a big shot in the second half of Illinois' victory over Nebraska on Feb. 16.

[Photo] Column | Where Illinois may fall in Madness

By Brie Dirl and Ben Somerville • Mar 14, 2025
Senior guard Adalia McKenzie dribbles next to freshman guard Britt Prince in a game against Nebraska on Feb. 16.

[Photo] No. 10 Nebraska upsets No. 7 Illinois in tournament opener

By Ben Somerville, Staff Writer • Mar 6, 2025
A nail technician focuses while providing a manicure to a client at Modern Nails Salon in Champaign, on Feb. 19.

[Photo] Best of CU ’25 | Best Nail Salon: Modern Nails Salon

By Katie Fulton, Copy Editor • Mar 6, 2025
Stacks of books and bulletin board posters fill the aisles of Jane Addams Book Shop in Downtown Champaign, Feb. 15.

[Photo] Best of CU ’25 | Best Bookstore: Jane Addams Book Shop

By Magdalena Neff, Staff Writer • Mar 6, 2025
Sunlight hits a bin of blaze pumpkins at the Curtis Orchard and Pumpkin Patch on S. Duncan Road as it turns into County Road 900 E. on Feb. 23.

[Photo] Best of CU ‘25 | Best Off-Campus Entertainment: Curtis Orchard and Pumpkin Patch

By Megan Harding, Senior Copy Editor • Mar 6, 2025
Junior Ryan Vanichtheeranont hoists himself up on the parallel bars during a meet against Nebraska on Jan. 31.

[Photo] Illinois is coming back home

By Evy York, Staff Writer • Mar 1, 2025
Jim Hintz, acting associate vice chancellor for Auxiliary, Health & Wellbeing, speaks on Feb. 10 at the SDRP during a BNAAC-hosted discussion, addressing rumors surrounding the budget.

[Photo] Follow-up BNAACC conversation addresses remaining budget questions

By Annisyn Krebs-Carr, Assistant Arts & Entertainment Editor • Feb 26, 2025
Senior Amari Sewell talks to his Illini teammates during a meet against Nebraska on Jan. 31.

[Photo] Highs, lows of Winter Cup for No. 5 Illinois

By Evy York, Staff Writer • Feb 25, 2025
Fifth-year guard Genesis Bryant fights for a loose ball against Nebraska on Feb. 16.

[Photo] No. 25 Illinois drops second in a row

By Ben Somerville, Staff Writer • Feb 23, 2025
The Illini huddle following team introductions and a pre-game speech from head coach Shauna Green before a win over Nebraska on Feb. 16.

[Photo] Opinion | What needs to change for No. 25 Illinois

By Brie Dirl, Staff Writer • Feb 23, 2025
Senior guard Adalia McKenzie dribbles up the court during a fastbreak against Nebraska on Feb. 16.

[Photo] No. 25 Illinois falls to No. 3 UCLA

By Brie Dirl, Staff Writer • Feb 20, 2025
Sophomore Brandon Dang performs on the pommel horse against Nebraska on Jan. 31.

[Photo] Brandon Dang earns Specialist of the Week

By Evy York, Staff Writer • Feb 21, 2025
Sophomore guard Jasmine Brown-Hagger dribbles up the court against Nebraska on Feb. 16. The transfer reaggravated a leg injury in the first half and will miss time going forward.

[Photo] No. 25 Illinois suffers another injury before No. 3 UCLA

By Ben Somerville, Staff Writer • Feb 20, 2025
Cheat Codes performs at the Canopy Club in Urbana, on Feb. 9. The trio kept the energy high with a mix of live vocals and DJ sets.

[Photo] Review | Cheat Codes brings night of EDM to CU

By Thomas O’Sullivan, Staff Writer • Feb 12, 2025
Senior guard Adalia McKenzie defends a Penn State guard during a game on Feb. 13.

[Photo] McKenzie shines as Illinois collects 8th-straight win

By Ben Somerville, Staff Writer • Feb 16, 2025
Fifth-year guard Genesis Bryant attempts a three-pointer during a 73-60 win over Northwestern on Feb. 6.

[Photo] Illinois comes back against Penn State for seventh-straight victory

By Ben Somerville, Staff Writer • Feb 13, 2025
Domonic Cobb, acting associate vice chancellor for Student Success, Inclusion and Belonging, speaks Monday at the SDRP meeting room during a BNAAC-hosted discussion addressing rumors surrounding the budget.

[Photo] BNAACC budget conversation allows Black students to express concern, discontent

By Annisyn Krebs-Carr, Assistant Arts & Entertainment Editor • Feb 11, 2025
Sophomore Preston Ngai holds his weight on the pommel horse during a meet against Nebraska on Jan. 31.

[Photo] 3 questions following No. 4 Illinois’ loss to No. 6 Michigan 

By Evy York, Staff Writer • Feb 11, 2025
Senior guard Adalia McKenzie dribbles down the court during a game against Northwestern on Feb. 6, 2024.

[Photo] McKenzie carries Illinois to 74-51 victory over Wisconsin

By Brie Dirl, Staff Writer • Feb 10, 2025
Students and community members stand outside the Illini Union on Feb. 3.

[Photo] This week in news: Chancellor Jones named UW president, community protests Trump immigration policies

By Reyanna Paul, Senior News Reporter • Feb 9, 2025
Freshman forward Berry Wallace dribbles the ball down the court during a game against Northwestern on Feb. 6, 2024.

[Photo] Wallace continues to establish herself as Illinois heads to Wisconsin

By Ben Somerville, Staff Writer • Feb 9, 2025
Freshman Ian Sandoval holds himself up on the parallel bars during a meet against Nebraska on Jan. 31.

[Photo] Ian Sandoval receives honors ahead of No. 7 Michigan

By Evy York, Staff Writer • Feb 8, 2025
Matthis Helmick, owner of Plant Mode, waters plants on Jan. 31 at the shop’s newly opened location in downtown Champaign. The store features a unique blend of greenery and artistic decor.

[Photo] Plant Mode carries on legacy with new location

By Felicity Abbott, Senior Feature Reporter • Feb 7, 2025
Students and community members dancing outside the Illini Union on Feb. 3.

[Photo] Students gather on Main Quad for ‘A Day Without Immigrants’

By Anna Ceja, Senior News Reporter • Feb 4, 2025
Protesters march through the streets of downtown Champaign on Saturday, advocating for transgender rights.

[Photo] Community protest for trans rights, opposition to new federal administration

By Patrick Herr, Staff Writer • Feb 3, 2025
Freshman Ian Sandoval maintains strength on the pommel horse at a meet against No. 4 Nebraska on Jan. 31.

[Photo] Phillips’ homecoming cut short as No. 2 Illinois defeats No. 4 Nebraska

By Evy York, Staff Writer • Feb 3, 2025
A model showcases a captivating outfit on the runway during the Circular Fashion Show’s biannual event, held Saturday at the Seibel Center for Design. The show emphasized creativity and sustainability, featuring designs made from upcycled materials and innovative techniques that promote environmental awareness in fashion.

[Photo] Sixth annual CFE encourages UI divestment, sustainability

By Felicity Abbott, Senior Feature Reporter • Dec 9, 2024
Steven and Megan Shebik speak at the University of Illinois Main Library on Friday, announcing the naming of the Shebik Family Reading Room during the Library's 100th-anniversary celebration.

[Photo] Main Library celebrates 100th birthday, reveals time capsule

By Avery Paterson, Staff Writer • Nov 18, 2024
The storefront of Cafe Kopi in downtown Champaign on Thursday. The café, a staple in the community for 30 years, will close its doors on Dec. 15.

[Photo] Cafe Kopi to close permanently by end of year

By Jude Panlilio, Staff Writer • Nov 9, 2024
An employee at Curtis Apple Orchard organizes freshly bottled apple cider onto a pallet, ensuring the products are ready for distribution.

[Photo] Falling for Curtis: Story behind beloved orchard

By Sam Gregerman, Senior Feature Reporter • Nov 6, 2024
Students walk by the newly opened QDOBA Mexican Eats located at 711 S. Wright St. on Monday.

[Photo] QDOBA Mexican Eats opens in Campustown

By Aakarsh Garg, Contributing Writer • Nov 4, 2024
Apollo Summers captivates the audience with a striking drag performance dressed in an eye-catching outfit and collects tips from audience members at the Gallery Art Bar in Downtown Urbana on Friday, Oct. 25.

[Photo] Gallery Art Bar brings night of Halloween drag to CU

By Makenna Norman, Staff Writer • Oct 28, 2024
Police officer on scene of a car accident at the intersection of Third and Green streets on Sunday, involving an overturned vehicle and another damaged SUV.

[Photo] UPDATED: Car rolled onto sidewalk at intersection of Green, Third streets

By Mary Piacente, News Editor • Oct 27, 2024