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Champaign-Urbana police respond to a call on Green street on Dec. 10, 2018. The department is developing alternate responses for mental health crises.

[PHOTO] Contact tracers weigh tradeoffs of privacy, public health

February 25, 2021
Junior Shaylah Scott performs her floor exercise routine during the meet against Iowa on Jan. 31. The Illini will face Michigan at Huff Hall today.

[PHOTO] Illinois finally hosts Michigan after two-week postponement

February 21, 2021
Senior Nicole Biondi performs her uneven bars routine during the meet against Iowa on Jan. 31.

[PHOTO] Illini sweep events on the road, knock off Penn State

February 13, 2021
Junior Lucy Lux-Rulon competes in the long jump event during the Illini B1G Multi-Meet on Jan. 30. The Illinois track team finished the regular season on Saturday.

[PHOTO] Familiar faces lead the Illini in season finale

February 13, 2021
Various succulents and other plants line the walls of the Plant Mode store in Champaign on Oct. 30. Succulents are a great way to liven your space.

[PHOTO] Add character to your living space with succulents

February 15, 2021
Sophomore Mia Takekawa competes in the vault event during the meet against Iowa on Jan. 31. The Illini are set to face off against Penn State tomorrow in University Park, Pennsylvania.

[PHOTO] Illini look to bounce back against Nittany Lions

February 12, 2021
Sophomore Kofi Cockburn guards Indiana’s Trayce Jackson-Davis during the game between Illinois and Indiana on Dec. 26.

[PHOTO] Hoops update: Two Illini in Big Ten, Naismith Player of the Year race

February 11, 2021
Junior Colin Heeneman waits in line to vote on Nov. 3. Heeneman is wearing a surgical mask, which according to a recent study, is the best type of mask to wear to be heard clearly.

[PHOTO] Surgical face masks best for being heard clearly, UI researchers say

February 11, 2021
Junior all-around gymnast Shaylah Scott performs a floor routine at Huff Hall in a competition against Iowa on Jan. 31. Scott was recently named team captain for her contributions to the team.

[PHOTO] Scott earns respect from coaches, teammates as captain

February 8, 2021
Sophomore Alexander Babbington competes in a running event during the Illini B1G Multi-Meet on Jan. 30.

[PHOTO] Illini dominate 800m dash, long toss in Nebraska

February 6, 2021
Forward basketball player Coleman Hawkins reaches up to block a shot against Purdue on Jan. 2 at State Farm Center.

[PHOTO] Hawkins provides energy, promise for Illini

January 27, 2021
Illinois coach Brad Underwood plans a play on the sidelines during the game against Purdue on Jan. 2.

[PHOTO] Perimeter-oriented Maryland provides different type of challenge for No. 12 Illinois

January 10, 2021
Sophomore Kofi Cockburn walks towards the court during the game against Purdue on Saturday.

[PHOTO] After rough first half, Cockburn responds to criticism well to help thwart Northwestern

January 8, 2021
Sophomore Kofi Cockburn dunks the ball during the game against Purdue on Saturday.

[PHOTO] Player Grades: Illini offense comes alive in second half to complete comeback

January 8, 2021
Junior Ayo Dosunmu drives forward during the game against Purdue on Saturday.

[PHOTO] In-state foes Illinois and Northwestern square off again on Thursday

January 7, 2021
Senior Da'Monte Williams takes a shot during the game against Purdue on Saturday. The Illini won the game 66-58.

[PHOTO] Player grades: Williams’ shot, team’s tight defense fuel Illini Saturday night

January 3, 2021
Junior Giorgi Bezhanishvili lookd to pass during the game against Indiana on Dec. 26.

[PHOTO] Illinois looks to keep win streak going against Purdue after week off

January 2, 2021
Members of the Illinois basketball team walk on the court between plays during the game against Minnesota on Dec. 26.

[PHOTO] Answering midseason mailbag questions

January 1, 2021
Junior Ayo Dosunmu goes for a layup during the game against Minnesota on Dec. 15.

[PHOTO] Gallery | 2020 Year in Review

December 31, 2020
Junior Ayo Dosunmu prepares to shoot the ball during the game against Indiana on Saturday.

[PHOTO] Confidence, preparation: How Ayo Dosunmu has established himself as top closer in college basketball

December 28, 2020
Junior Ayo Dosunmu speeds towards the basket during the game against Indiana on Saturday. The Illini won the game 69-60 with Dosunmu scoring 30 points.

[PHOTO] Player Grades: Dosunmu’s 30-point performance leads Illini to late game win

December 27, 2020
Ayo Dosunmu goes up for a layup in Illinois' contest against Indiana at State Farm Center on Saturday. Behind Dosunmu's performance, the Illini won X-X.

[PHOTO] Dosunmu’s hot stretch, Cockburn’s defense lead way for Illinois’ 69-60 win over Indiana

December 26, 2020
Jacob Grandison looks to pass the ball in Illinois' game against Minnesota on Dec. 15. Grandison's playing time increased against Penn State because of his physicality and hustle plays.

[PHOTO] Jacob Grandison’s hustle plays become bright spot for Illinois

December 25, 2020
Junior Ayo Dosunmu shoots the ball during the game against Minnesota on Dec. 15. The Illini earned a road win against Penn State on Wednesday with a 98-81 score line.

[PHOTO] Player grades: Dosunmu, Cockburn, Curbelo thrive despite defensive struggles

December 24, 2020
Senior Trent Frazier shoots the ball during the game against Minnesota on Dec. 15.

[PHOTO] Bielema looks to improve on recent in-state recruiting struggles

December 23, 2020
Junior Ayo Dosunmu goes for a layup during the game against Minnesota on Tuesday.

[PHOTO] Player grades: Strong offensive outings from Dosunmu, Frazier not enough to mask defensive struggles

December 21, 2020
Illinois head coach Brad Underwood instructs his team from the sideline during the game against Minnesota on Tuesday.

[PHOTO] No. 13 Illinois prepared for defensive, low-scoring game with No. 19 Rutgers

December 20, 2020
Freshman Andre Curbelo drives towards the basket during the game against Minnesota on Tuesday. The Illini won the game 92-65.

[PHOTO] Andre Curbelo uses underdog mentality, passing flash to woo teammates

December 17, 2020
Junior Trent Frazier takes a shot during the game against Minnesota on Tuesday. The Illini won the game 92-65.

[PHOTO] Player Grades: Kofi Cockburn, Trent Frazier push Illini to dominant victory

December 16, 2020
Kofi Cockburn goes up for a layup in Illinois' game against Minnesota on Tuesday night. The Illini opened Big Ten play with a 92-65 win over the Golden Gophers.

[PHOTO] Illinois’ inside dominance, Kofi Cockburn too much for Minnesota in 92-65 victory

December 15, 2020

Local elections hang in balance after UI students cast ballots

November 5, 2020

Gallery | University students speak about importance of participating in 2020 election

November 4, 2020
Two I-Guides assist a new student by pushing a cart loaded with their items during move-in on Aug. 22, 2019.

[PHOTO] Resident Advisors coping with COVID-19

November 4, 2020
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