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Police cars near the scene of the shooting around 1 a.m. on May 13. A suspect, 20-year-old Devon Cooper from Danville, Illinois, has been arrested by the Champaign Police Department in relation to the case.

[Photo] Suspected shooting near First & Armory

May 13, 2018
The outside of Virginia Theatre located at Champaign downtown.

[Photo] CU theaters try to gain public interest

April 25, 2018
Hasan Minhaj (left) answers questions from the Q&A session during his performance at the Illini Union (left). Minhaj answers students’ questions at a private meet and greet after the performance (top). Students line up at the Illini Union, awaiting Hasan Minhaj’s performance (bottom). The comedian, aside from doing standup, has been in several films.

[Photo] Hasan Minhaj, comedy king, performs at Illini Union

April 5, 2018
The Illini Boxing Club won 4 championship belts at the 2017 USIBA National Championships at the Virginia Military Institute in Lexington, Virginia.

[Photo] ARC to host Intercollegiate Boxing Association National Championships

March 13, 2018
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[Photo] Marquise Linnear overcomes difficult past to reach success

February 15, 2018
Professor Antoinette Burton is one of four faculty members at the U of I who were named endowed chairs. Burton is the director of the Illinois Program for Research in the Humanities.

[Photo] 4 faculty members selected for endowed chairs

February 5, 2018
Jim Bier has tended to the Japan House gardens for over 20 years at the University of Illinois. He turned 90 years old this December.

[Photo] Jim Bier displays his grand University masterpiece: Japan House Gardens

January 29, 2018
California Supreme Court Justice Goodwin Liu speaks with student and Prof. Suja Thomas at the Illini Union on Apr. 18, 2017.

[Photo] Professor addresses discrimination, sexual harassment in book

January 24, 2018
Students purchase items for the spring semester at the Illini Union Bookstore at 809 S. Wright St in Champaign on Tuesday. The store hopes to prevent another book shortage this semester as students rush to buy their textbooks.

[Photo] EMT course provides valuable training for aspiring healthcare professionals

January 17, 2018
Dear;72 is a womens fashion boutique located at 700 S Gregory St in Urbana.

[Photo] Bitcoin frenzy hits student investors

January 16, 2018
Carries Fabulous to Funk is a local vintage clothing and antiques store located at 723 S. Neil St. in Champaign.

[Photo] Champaign woman shares love of vintage clothing, antiques with community

December 11, 2017
The Disability Resources and Education Services (DRES) center is located on1207 S. Oak Street in Champaign.

[Photo] Green Street set to open for traffic mid-December

November 30, 2017
Students from the Illinois Student Government hold a booth to support open-sourced textbooks for University of Illinois students in front of the Illini Union on the Main Quadrangle.

[Photo] ISG leads students in demanding affordable textbooks

November 14, 2017
Chris Kennedy speaks during the Democratic gubernatorial candidate forum in Gregory Hall, Room 112, on Monday.

[Photo] Gubernatorial candidates speak on campus issues

November 9, 2017
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[Photo] University professors and local farm receive grants to improve farming systems

November 6, 2017
The Counseling Center is located at the Turner Student Services Building, 610 E. John St., Champaign. The University offers a variety of resources to help students adjust to college and campus life.

[Photo] Students with invisible disabilities call for academic and social accommodation

November 2, 2017
The National Center for Supercomputing Applications is located at 1205 W Clark Street in Urbana.

[Photo] University researchers collaborate overseas

October 31, 2017
Spencer Haydary, senior in LAS, listens to a fellow member of the Illinois Student Government on Feb. 1.

[Photo] Native American Guardian Association advocates for Chief Illiniwek

October 30, 2017
Burrito King is located at 408 E Green Street in Champaign.

[Photo] Living in University Housing can increase academic success

October 26, 2017
The Harold “Red” Grange statue is located near the west entrance of Memorial Stadium. Grange’s Homecoming Weekend game in 1924 is considered one of the best performances in the stadium to date.

[Photo] 100 years later, Badgers return for a Homecoming rematch

October 22, 2017
The Muslim Student Association promotes Wear a Hijab Day to kick off Islam Awareness Week on the Main Quad on October 9th.

[Photo] Muslim Student Association kicks off Islam Awareness Week

October 10, 2017
Students gather around to pet a therapy dog on the upper level of the Undergraduate Library on October 9th.

[Photo] University promotes self-care through Illini Wellness Week

October 10, 2017
Students board a bus on Friday, Oct. 6 at the Illinois Terminal. Illini Terminal is a frequent place for students to catch a bus to travel home.

[Photo] Remedies for missing home while in college

October 9, 2017
The Illinois Terminal, located on 45 E. University Ave. provides Amtrak and bus services for patrons to travel to another city or state.

[Photo] Easiest ways to Chicago from campus

October 9, 2017
The Counseling Center, located at the Turner Student Services Building on John street in Champaign, offers workshops to improve study skills, mental health awareness and more.

[Photo] Counseling Center expands workshop locations

October 2, 2017
Alyssa Loving is a graduate student in Mathematics. Her book, 4 Gone Conclusions details her journey through her studies and job.

[Photo] Student uses love of math and writing to publish book

September 25, 2017
Community members march in Champaign-Urbana’s eighth annual Pride Fest.

[Photo] Community celebrates Pride Fest

September 18, 2017
Students rally at the Alma Mater in the wake of President Trumps decision to end the DACA program.

[Photo] Slice Factory comes a long way to campus

September 6, 2017
Courage Connection, a shelter for victims of domestic violence, is at risk of closing after a loss of both state and federal funding. The shelter has been in operation since 1971.

[Photo] Budget crisis threatens to close Courage Connection

May 4, 2017
Ambassador Dennis Ross spoke to students in Lincoln Hall on April 27. He discussed conflict in the Middle East and the time he served under two different presidents.

[Photo] Former U.S. ambassador speaks on the growing crisis in the Middle East

April 29, 2017
The new Illinois Student Government officers are sworn in at the Illini Union Pine Room, excluding the new student trustee. The student trustee election will be held on April 27. It was rescheduled because one student’s name was left off the ballot during the initial election.

[Photo] Student government swears in new officers

April 20, 2017
Chancellor Robert Jones discusses the current challenges the University is facing at the Illini Student Union on Wednesday.

[Photo] Minority groups host rally and sit-in to raise awareness

April 20, 2017
California Supreme Court Justice Goodwin Liu speaks with students on Tuesday at the Illini Union about his career in law.

[Photo] California Supreme Court Justice Goodwin Liu speaks at the Union

April 19, 2017
The National Center for Supercomputing Applications is hosting a free screening of “Seeing the Beginning of Time” at the Savoy 16 theater Wednesday, June 28 at 7 p.m. Following the film, a group of panelists will be leading a discussion.

[Photo] Stay true to your childhood aspirations

April 17, 2017
Spencer Haydary at the Illinois Student Government in the Pine Room at the Illini Union on Feb. 1st.

[Photo] Applications available for Illinois Student Government positions

April 4, 2017
The Daily Illini hosts and moderates a debate between the Illinois Student Governments presidential and vice presidential candidate teams in room 209 of the Illini Union.

[Photo] Campus Student Election Commission facing scrutiny

March 27, 2017
Raneem Shameldin, pictured at a debate on March 6, is predicted to win the election for student body president.

[Photo] Divestment rejected, unofficial election results show increased voter turnout

March 13, 2017
The Daily Illini hosts and moderates a debate between the Illinois Student Governments presidential and vice presidential candidate teams in room 209 of the Illini Union.

[Photo] KAM’s violates Champaign liquor laws, resulting in suspension of license

March 9, 2017
Jesse Tabak speaks at the student body president candidate debate Monday, March 6. Tabak dropped out of the race the day before the election.

[Photo] Student body president candidate drops out day before election

March 8, 2017
The candidates for student government, Bobby Knier, Raneem Shamseldin and Jesse Tabak, face off in a debate at the Illini Union room 209 on Monday, March 6th.

[Photo] Illinois Student Government candidates debate campus issues

March 6, 2017
The candidates for student government, Bobby Knier, Raneem Shamseldin and Jesse Tabak, face off in a debate at the Illini Union room 209 on Monday, March 6th.

[Photo] Voting for student leadership, campus referendums begins Wednesday

March 7, 2017
A walk and concert is set for Thursday to show community support for Yingying Zhang, a missing scholar. UIPD and the FBI are continuing their search.

[Photo] Walk, concert set to show support for missing scholar

June 27, 2017
Illinois hockey forward Chris Lozinak looks to his grandfather for support.

[Photo] Grandfather drives Illinois hockey’s Lozinak to success

February 22, 2017
The Krannert Center for Performing Arts was awarded a $20,000 grant from the National Endowment for the Arts. Out of 1,728 applicants, only 1,029 were awarded funds.

[Photo] Krannert Center awarded $20,000 grant

June 29, 2017
Campaign season begins for Illinois Student Government The Illinois Student Government meets in the Pine Room in the Illini Union on Jan. 29. Election day is approaching soon for the organization. Patrick Li The Illinois Student Government meets in the Pine Room in the Illini Union on Jan. 29. Election day is approaching soon for the organization.

[Photo] Student government addresses budget crisis

February 20, 2017
The Illinois Student Government meets in the Pine Room in the Illini Union.

[Photo] Campaign season begins for Illinois Student Government

February 6, 2017
The end of the day approaches as an overcast sky comes over the Main Library. Daylight savings time ended this past Sunday.

[Photo] Daylight saving time is no longer useful

November 9, 2016
Citizens celebrate in the Wrigleyville streets after the Chicago Cubs win against the Cleveland Indians in Game 7 of the 2016 World Series on Tuesday, November 2 in Chicago.

[Photo] Photo Gallery from Wrigleyville: Cubs win 2016 World Series against Cleveland Indians

November 3, 2016
The Goodwin street entrance of the Krannert Center.

[Photo] Dance instructor uses recital for social justice

February 1, 2018
Interim Dean of the College of Media, Wojtek Chodzko-Zajko, speaks with students about their thoughts concerning the future of the college.

[Photo] Students express concern over College of Media future

October 26, 2016
Students sit and do homework in the Courtyard and the Illini Union.

[Photo] As Illinois wins Diversity Award, students question diversity on campus

October 13, 2016
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