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Women's Basketball coach Nancy Fahey speaks to her players during the game against Nebraska on Monday. Illinois will play Wisconsin tonight in Madison.

[Photo] Illinois takes on winless Wisconsin, searches for first conference victory

January 31, 2021
The sun sets over Green Street in Champaign on April 14. Another Champaign resident has died from COVID-19, bringing the death total to 107.

[Photo] Another county resident dies from COVID-19 as test positivity continues drop

January 28, 2021
Aaliyah Nye dribbles past a defender in Illinois' game against Nebraska on Monday. The Illini lost 57-53.

[Photo] Illinois loses close one late to Nebraska 57-53

January 26, 2021
Prepackaged individual meals await students to pick them up on Oct. 2. The University dining halls had to make several adaptions to accommodate for COVID-19 safety measures.

[Photo] Gallery | 2020 Year in Review

December 31, 2020
A pair of students walk on the Main Quad on Oct. 18, 2019. The University recently released guidelines to help prevent the spread of COVID-19 during Thanksgiving break.

[Photo] The University calls for limited activities before fall break

November 9, 2020
Lawn signs line the grass of the Main Quad outside of the Illini Union voting site on Thursday. Many important state positions are up for grabs in the 2020 Illinois election.

[Photo] Illinois Elections: What’s at Stake for State Legislature

November 2, 2020
Coach Claire Fahey speaks to her team during a time out at the game against Michigan State on Feb. 26 at State Farm Center.

[Photo] Fahey, Illini start off practices with optimism

October 17, 2020
Prepackaged meals wait to be picked up by students at the SDRP on Friday. All dining halls are now offering in-person dining.

[Photo] Dining halls rework menus, add limited in-person dining

October 8, 2020
kevin gao The Daily Illini A student stands with a dog on a leash on the Main Quad on April 3. Columnist Marykate argues that owning a pet in college can help students practice healthy habits, such as establishing a routine.

[Photo] Opinion | Pets in college are beneficial

September 21, 2020
An Illinois employee hands a student a leaflet on the Main Quad on Aug. 21.

[Photo] Champaign County COVID-19 updates: 158 new cases, 630 active

September 10, 2020
Students wearing masks walk through the Main Quad on Aug. 21. Since classes began, there have been over 1,100 new coronavirus cases on campus.

[Photo] Over 1,100 new cases since classes began. What’s next?

September 8, 2020
A group of students stands on the Main Quad while wearing masks on Aug. 21.

[Photo] University restricts Labor Day travel while Urbana bans indoor dining

September 4, 2020
A student arrives at a university coronavirus testing site located outside of Foellinger Auditorium on Aug. 21.

[Photo] Testing update: 280 campus cases of COVID-19 identified from move-in week

August 30, 2020
A group of students wearing masks walks through the Main Quad on Friday. Tuesday marked Champaign County’s largest single-day increase in COVID-19 cases.

[Photo] University releases COVID-19 dashboard: 408 positive tests in 8 days

August 27, 2020
A wide view of the main quad on August 21

[Photo] Gallery | University of Illinois students return to campus

August 22, 2020
Illinois students study and lounge on the tables outside of the Illini Union on April 3.

[Photo] Bust common first-year college myths

August 5, 2020
Cars travel up and down the road at the intersection of 4th and Armory late on the night of March 26.

[Photo] Follow these five steps if you are a night owl in college

August 5, 2020
Green Street in Champaign, IL winds down at sunset on April 14.

[Photo] CU community cleans up looting aftermath, prepares for more protests

June 1, 2020
The main quad remains relatively barren at 1:48 p.m. on April 3 as many students have left campus due to the coronavirus.

[Photo] Students prioritize safety for upcoming fall semester

May 22, 2020
A student uses the PAR computer lab on Tuesday.

[Photo] Students face obstacles accessing online learning

April 29, 2020
Photographer Kevin Gao's desk in a University of Illinois dorm on Tuesday. Gao decided to stay on campus during the coronavirus pandemic because his hometown is in New York, a state heavily affected by the virus.

[Photo] Gallery | Daily Illini photographers work from home

April 16, 2020
Employees at The Red Herring Restaurant prepare food for takeout customers in the midst of the Covid-19 pandemic on April 13, 2020.

[Photo] Restaurants implement new policies during COVID-19 pandemic

April 14, 2020
An Illinois student reads a book while leaning against a tree on the main quad on April 3.

[Photo] Make the most out of quarantine now

April 9, 2020
Two University of Illinois students relax on the quad April 4, 2020.

[Photo] University students choose to stay on campus

April 9, 2020
Illinois students study and lounge on the tables outside of the Illini Union on Friday.

[Photo] University cancels summer events

April 6, 2020
The main quad remains relatively barren at 1:48 p.m. on Friday as many students have left campus due to the coronavirus.

[Photo] Students adjust to self-quarantine

April 6, 2020
A student swipes into the Ikenberry Dining Hall as a student worker staffs the entrance on Monday.

[Photo] Student workers lack certainty on jobs, payment

April 1, 2020
A man walks down Wright Street with a McDonald's bag on March 28. Walking around campus is a great way to connect with ourselves during the ongoing pandemic.

Gallery | Coronavirus leaves CU Empty

March 31, 2020
The Illinois baseball team gathers at the pitching mound during the Illinois' game against Chicago State at Illinois Field on March 3.

[Photo] Illini face uncertainty following COVID-19 cancellations

March 18, 2020
Junior Jordan Kovach bows his head down during the Illinois' meet against Penn State at Huff Hall on March 7.

[Photo] Illini road to success comes to a close

March 17, 2020
Junior Zach Treadway competes in the high bar event during the meet against Penn State and Michigan on Saturday. The Illini left on Wednesday to compete at the Puerto Rico Invitational this weekend.

[Photo] Illini to compete in Puerto Rico

March 12, 2020
Robert Tuel sells girl scout cookies to students on Green Street during Unofficial on Friday.

[Photo] Gallery | Unofficial draws many students to celebrate

March 7, 2020
Students purchase cookies from a Girl Scout stand on Unofficial.

[Photo] Unofficial 2020: Live updates throughout the day

March 6, 2020
The Sunnyside Dispensary, located on S. Neil St, on Tuesday. It is unknown how newly legalized recreational marijuana will impact Unofficial activities.

[Photo] Another green takes part in Unofficial

March 5, 2020
Sophomore right hand pitcher Caleb Larson throws the ball during the Illinois’ season opener against Chicago State at Illinois field on Tuesday. The Illini won 11-8.

[Photo] Illinois trumps Chicago State in program’s earliest home opener

March 4, 2020
Senor Aleks Kovacevic returns in a match against Notre Dame at the Atkins Tennis Center on Saturday. The Illini will face the Baylor Bears at home on Feb. 29.

[Photo] Illinois picks up wins over Chicago State, Notre Dame

February 17, 2020
A model checks his pocket and walks down the runway at the Cotton Club Fashion Show hosted by the Central Black Student Union at the Student Dining and Residential Programs Building on Friday. Cotton Club Week, a series of events intended to showcase and celebrate black excellence, took place on campus last week.

[Photo] Cotton Club Week showcases black excellence on campus

February 17, 2020
The exterior of the Turner Student Services Building located on 610 East John Street on Oct. 5.

[Photo] United Greek Council partners with ISG to encourage voter registration

November 14, 2019
Members of Illinois Student Government speak on their ideas relating to the sexual prevention program that is currently being set in place Thursday evening. The ISG Assault Prevention Program is examining a recent sexual assault report.

[Photo] ISG department to make faculty sexual misconduct transparent

October 28, 2019
Two students lie on each other on the main quad on Friday afternoon. Columnist Rachel argues that self-love is one of the most important concepts to work toward during the transition to college and the years to follow.

[Photo] Opinion | Self-love is imperative for the transition into college

October 22, 2019
A student passes by the Counseling Center, 610 E. John St., on Oct. 2. The University’s Counseling Center is home to various student services, such as support for mental health, which becomes increasingly important as some student struggles boil over.

[Photo] Student shares struggles with mental health at University

October 10, 2019
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