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From left to right: Joe Longo, Chaz Ebert, Mariah Schafer, Jason Yue

Second class of Ebert Fellows continue to learn

April 19, 2017
Thank you for reading

Thank you for reading

March 16, 2017
Wrigley, the Acacia house dog, sits with members of the Fraternity during lunch. People should weigh the pros and cons before getting a pet in college.

Challenges, considerations of bringing a pet to school

February 27, 2017
Chalk written on the Wright Street sidewalk in front of the Henry Administration Building on Thursday, Feb. 23.

Free speech supported after President’s Day chalking

February 24, 2017
Members of the Illinois League of Legends team review videos of previous games to see where they can improve.

Big Ten Network brings online gaming to conference

January 30, 2017
Illinois' Isaiah Martinez getting a hold over Penn State's Jason Nolf during the wrestling match vs. Penn State at Huff Hall on Saturday January 23, 2016.

Illinois wrestling wins big in season opener

December 5, 2016
Illinois' Patricia George dribbles the ball down the field during the game against Illinois State at Illnois Soccer Stadium on Sunday, August 21. The Illini won 1-0.

Illini of the Week Oct. 13: Patricia George

October 13, 2016
Laura Ramirez during a game when she played for the Illini. She played for the Illini from 2002-2005

Former soccer player honored for her battle with cancer

October 10, 2016

Feels like home: sharing a house with college friends

October 10, 2016

Moving strategies for those far from home

October 10, 2016
Caroline (left) Ratz and Katherine (right) get ready to play before home game.

Ratz sisters have strong bond at home and on the pitch

October 6, 2016
Illinois' Brooks Black wrestlings with Minnesota's Michael Kroells during the match on February 12 in Huff Hall.

Breakdowns of each weight class for Illinois wrestling

September 1, 2016
Illinois' Isaiah Martinez pops off after his victory over Kent State's Ian Miller during the match at Huff Hall on Sunday, February 15, 2015.The Illini won 38-0.

Four weight classes to watch with Illinois wrestling

August 30, 2016

Compare laptops before making a major purchase

August 12, 2016
Illinois' Brandon Ngai performs his routine on the pommel horse at the meet against Michigan on March 12, 2016.

Athletes to watch outside of football and men’s basketball

July 20, 2016
Carrol Ammons hosts reddit AMA

Carrol Ammons hosts reddit AMA

June 5, 2016

Prepare your student for the drinking culture on campus

May 25, 2016

Across the dorm: Dealing with roommates

May 25, 2016
Mike Thorne Jr. beats a defender and makes a shot off the backboard during the game against North Florida at Prairie Capitol Convention Center on Friday.

Mike Thorne Jr. eligible for sixth year

May 18, 2016
Kendrick Nunn and the Illini got off to a good start in the Big Ten Tournament, beating Minnesota 85-52 in Wednesday's game.

Kendrick Nunn pleads guilty to battery

May 18, 2016
Illinois' head coach Kevin Hambly instructs his team during an NCAA Tournament second-round match against Marquette at Huff Hall on Dec. 7. The Illini won 3-1.

Illinois Volleyball ranked 22nd in recruiting nationwide

May 17, 2016

With a new EIC comes new coverage

March 27, 2016
Illinois' Isaiah Martinez looks for an opportunity against Kent State's Ian Miller during the match at Huff Hall on Sunday, February 15, 2015.The Illini won 38-0.

Daily Illini podcast: recap of the NCAA wrestling championships

March 20, 2016
Illinois' Isaiah Martinez attempts to bring down Nebraska's James Green during the wrestling match vs. Nebraska at Huff Hall on Jan. 23. The Illini lost 22-9.

Illinois wrestling’s Martinez wins back-to-back NCAA titles

March 19, 2016
Kendrick Nunn and the Illini got off to a good start in the Big Ten Tournament, beating Minnesota 85-52 in Wednesday's game.

Daily Illini Sportscast March 9th: Men's Track and Field, Big Ten Tournament Talk with Alex Roux, Football talk with Charlotte Carroll

March 10, 2016
Illinois' Drasen Johnson (35) pitches the ball during the baseball game v. Indiana at Illinois Field on Saturday, Apr. 18, 2015. Illinois won 6-3.

Daily Illini Sportscast March 2: Men's Basketball, Baseball, Women and Men's Gymnastics, Aroldis Chapman

March 3, 2016
Golden retriever dog with ginger tabby cat resting on sofa (focus on foreground)

Having a pet can make your place more welcoming, ease college stress

February 25, 2016
Jihad Ward (17) during Illinois' game vs. Western Illinois.

Daily Illini Sportscast Feb. 24, 2016

February 25, 2016
The Orange Krush sport special We Love Lou! newspapers during the pregame at State Farm Center honoring past Illinois coach Lou Henson after who the court is named.

On-air Sportscast – Feb.17

February 18, 2016
Illinois' Jacqui Grant goes for a free throw. Beaten in January, the Illini are looking for a rematch against Michigan State. 

Daily Illini Sportscast: February 11

February 12, 2016
Illinois' Sunny Kato performs a routine on the balance beam during the meet against Minnesota at Huff Hall on Saturday, February 7, 2015. The Illini won 195.775-195.375.

The Daily Illini's Sportscast: February 3rd Gymnastics, Track and Field, Men's basketball, Signing Day and the Super Bowl

February 4, 2016
Wisconsin's Khalil Iverson (21) attempt to block Illinois guard Khalid Lewis' layup during the Illini's 63-55 loss to the Badgers at State Farm Center on Sunday, Jan. 31. The Illini have now lost three straight home games.

Rapid Reaction: Illini basketball falls to Wisconsin

February 1, 2016

Illinois women’s basketball unable to keep up with Rutgers

January 14, 2016
Kendrick Nunn slices in for a layup during Illinois' 69-65 win over Yale on Wednesday at State Farm Center

Daily Illini Sportscast: December 11, 2015

December 12, 2015
Malcolm Hill takes a jump shot during the game against Northern Florida at Prairie Capitol Convention Center on Friday.

Daily Illini Sportscast December 4th: Illini Hockey, Gymnastics, AD Search, Illini Basketball and National News and Notes

December 5, 2015
Chatrice White shoots a free throw at the Illinois vs Ohio University game at Parkland College on November 14, 2015. Illinois won the game 62-53.

Daily Illini Sportscast: December 1st, 2015

December 2, 2015

Matchups to watch in Illinois' game versus Minnesota

November 19, 2015
Mike Thorne Jr. beats a defender and makes a shot off the backboard during the game against North Florida at Prairie Capitol Convention Center on Friday.

Daily Illini Sportscast Nov. 17

November 18, 2015
Basketball recruit Jalen Coleman during the game against Texas State at Memorial Stadium on Saturday. Coleman committed to John Groce and the Illini on Tuesday. 

Illini basketball crushes UIS, 104-69

November 11, 2015
Illinois' head coach John Groce reacts to a foul call during the game against Missouri at Scottrade Center in St. Louis, Missouri on Saturday, Dec. 20, 2014.

Daily Illini Sportscast November 10th, 2015

November 11, 2015
North Carolina's Des Lawrence tries to tackle Illinois' Josh Ferguson during the Illini's 48-14 loss to the Tar Heels on Saturday at Kenan Stadium in Chapel Hill, North Carolina. | Photo by Wyatt McNamera, The Daily Tarheel

Daily Illini Sportscast: November 5

November 6, 2015
Illinois' Alexis Viliunas attempts to block a hit from Florida's Carli Snyder during the NCAA Third Round v. Florida at Hilton Coliseum on Friday, Nov. 12.

Daily Illini Sportscast Nov. 3: Illinois volleyball, soccer and the Kansas City Royals

November 4, 2015

Matchups to watch in Illinois-Penn State game

October 28, 2015

Daily Illini Sportscast

October 28, 2015
Brett Lerner remembered on social media

Brett Lerner remembered on social media

October 25, 2015
Illinois’ Kendrick Nunn (25) dunks the ball off a fast break during the game against Michigan at United Center in Chicago, Illinois during the Big Ten Tournament on Thursday, March 12, 2015. The Illini lost 73-55.

Sportscast October 20

October 21, 2015

Matchups to watch in Illinois-Wisconsin game

October 20, 2015

Daily Illini Sportscast for October 13, 2015

October 14, 2015

Illinois gets close against Iowa

October 12, 2015

Matchups to watch in Illinois-Iowa game

October 7, 2015

Illinois mounts comeback against Nebraska

October 4, 2015

Daily Illini Sportscast: October 1, 2015

October 2, 2015
Illinois' Eaton Spence (27) sacks Nebraska's Tommy Armstrong Jr. (4) during the game at Memorial Stadium in Lincoln, Neb. on Saturday, Sept. 28, 2014. The Illini lost 45-14.

Matchups to watch in Illinois-Nebraska game

September 30, 2015
Illinois’ Alexis Casati attempts to return the ball during the meet. Casati along with Melissa Kopinski were selected to compete in the All-American pre-qualifer tournament.

Sportscast September 22

September 22, 2015
Hope D'Addario takes a corner kick during Friday's game against Northern Kentucky at Illinois Soccer Stadium.

Daily Illini Sportscast September 15th, 2015

September 16, 2015
Illinois' Wes Lunt (12) looks for an open pass during the game against Iowa at Memorial Stadium on Saturday, Nov. 15, 2014. Illinois lost 30-14.

Illinois Football Postgame Show September 12th, 2015

September 12, 2015
Illinois head coach Matt Bollant instructs his team during the Illini's win over Wisconsin at Assembly Hall, on Monday, Feb. 18, 2013

Bollant speaks for the first time since allegations

August 5, 2015
Illinois head coach Matt Bollant applauds his teams performance during the Illini's 89-37 win over Mariam at Assembly Hall, on Oct. 30, 2012.

UPDATED: Illini women's basketball investigation: no evidence of racism, abuse

August 3, 2015

Daily Illini Sports Podcast: Big Ten Media Day One

July 30, 2015
Illinois head coach Matt Bollant applauds his team's performance during the FIghting Illini's 89 to 37 win against Mariam at Assembly Hall, on Tuesday, Oct. 30, 2012.

Former employer endorses Bollant

July 26, 2015

Bears, NFL shaped by Illini

July 19, 2015
Illinois' Chatrice White (32) goes for a contested jump shot during the match against Minnesota at the State Farm Center on Thursday, Feb. 5, 2015.

White, Team USA impress overseas

July 19, 2015
Illinois I-Guides help an incoming freshman outside of Pennsylvania Avenue Residence Hall. 

Move in day is hectic, but can be stress-free

July 17, 2015
Illinois' Luke Guthrie tees off at hole 11, during the second day of the Illini Spring Classic, held at Stone Creek Golf Club in Urbana on Sunday Apr 17, 2011.

Former Illini participate at John Deere Classic

July 12, 2015

Former Illini compete in John Deere Classic

July 12, 2015
Illini athletes you should know

Illini athletes you should know

July 7, 2015
Illinois' Joceynn Birks (7) goes for an attack during the NCAA Third Round v. Florida at Hilton Coliseum on Friday, Nov. 12, 2014.

Illinois outside hitter takes part in Big Ten Volleyball Foreign Tour

July 4, 2015
After being recently selected to attend USA Basketball Pan American Games Team Training Camp, Illini basketball player Malcolm Hill addresses the media at Ubben Basketball Facility in Champaign on Monday, June 29.

Malcolm Hill offered chance to represent Team USA

June 30, 2015

Mike Turk wins Doc Counsilman Science Award

June 29, 2015
Illinois' DJ Zhan crosses the finish line to win the 4x100 meter relay during the Illinois Twilight Track and Field meet at Illinois Soccer and Track Stadium on Saturday, April 12, 2014.

Several Illini compete at USA Track and Field Championships

June 28, 2015
One of the members of the Illini Men's Golf team putts on the practice green on February 23, 2011. 

Current, former Illini compete in US Open

June 21, 2015
Illini baseball celebrates record-breaking MLB draft

Illini baseball celebrates record-breaking MLB draft

June 14, 2015
Illinois' starting pitcher Kevin Duchene shows his frustration during Vanderbilt's convincing 13-0 victory over the Fighting Illini during their first game of the NCAA Super Regionals at Illinois Field on June 6.

Illinois gets crushed by Vanderbilt

June 7, 2015
Coach Terri Sullivan celebrates after winning the game against Western at Eichelberger Field on Saturday, May 7, 2011.

Illinois softball head coach retires

June 6, 2015
Illini pitcher Drasen Johnson winding up during his 9-inning shutout against Notre Dame at Illini Field on May 31.

Johnson's complete game leads Illini past Notre Dame

June 1, 2015
Illini pitcher Kevin Duchene and catcher Kelly Norris-Jones celebrate together on the mound after defeating Ohio at Illinois Field on May 29.

Illinois defeats Ohio to begin NCAA Regional

May 30, 2015

Illinois baseball falls short at Big Ten Tournament

May 25, 2015

Don't just stick to what you know

May 24, 2015
Illinois' Aleks Vukic attempts to return the ball during the match against Ohio State at Atkins Tennis Center, on Sunday, March 29. 

Men's tennis suffer upset loss in NCAA tournament

May 17, 2015
Coppin State victory showed Illinois basketball’s potential

Coppin State victory showed Illinois basketball’s potential

November 18, 2014
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