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Memorial Stadium rests largely empty during the game between Illinois and Purdue on Oct. 31, 2020.

[PHOTO] Sharing stories on social media: How Illinois’ athletic department handles online presence

January 10, 2021
Protestors march down Elm St during a demonstration following the death of George Floyd on June 1.

[PHOTO] Gallery | 2020 Year in Review

December 31, 2020
Minimal fans watch Illinois play against Purdue Oct. 31. The Illini fell to the Boilermakers 31-24.

[PHOTO] Semester in review: COVID-19 leads to unprecedented football season

November 19, 2020
Illinois running back Chase Brown finds an opening during the game against Purdue on Oct. 31.

[PHOTO] Illini to travel to Rutgers Saturday seeking first win

November 13, 2020
Illinois running back Mike Epstein searches for an opening during the game against Purdue on Saturday. The Illini fell to the Boilermakers 31-24.

[PHOTO] Illini to host Minnesota Saturday afternoon, still seek first win

November 6, 2020
Illinois defensive lineman Owen Carney Jr. celebrates a sack during the game against Purdue on Oct. 31. The Illini fell to the Boilermakers 31-24.

[PHOTO] Carney, defensive line exceed expectations for Illini defense

November 3, 2020
Sophomore quarterback Coran Taylor throws a pass under pressure during the game against Purdue on Oct. 31. The Illini fell to the Boilermakers 31-24.

[PHOTO] Fourth-string quarterback Taylor sparks life into offense

November 2, 2020
Illinois running back Mike Epstein sweeps left during the game against Purdue on Oct. 31. The Illini fell to the Boilermakers 31-24.

[PHOTO] Notes, player grades: Illini defensive line continues to impress

November 2, 2020
Illinois quarterback Coran Taylor hands the ball off to running back Mike Epstein during the game against Purdue on Oct. 31. The Illini fell to the Boilermakers 31-24.

[PHOTO] Coran Taylor, Illini fall short against Boilermakers 31-24

October 31, 2020
Student organizer Drake Materre speaks outside of the Red Lion bar during the “Dead Lion” protest on Sept. 17. Materre has recently turned his focus to food insecurity in the Champaign County area.

[PHOTO] Student activist turns attention to food insecurity

October 29, 2020
Illinois quarterback Brandon Peters launches a pass during the game against Rutgers on Nov. 2, 2019.

[PHOTO] Opinion | Barrett’s Catholic faith deserves good-faith, not criticism

October 2, 2020
Protestors gather outside the Champaign Police Department on Wednesday in response to the grand jury decision regarding the killing of Breonna Taylor.

[PHOTO] Gallery | Protesters gather following Breonna Taylor charging decision

September 23, 2020
Champaign Police Chief Anthony Cobb kneels with protestors as organizer Drake Materre speaks outside of the Champaign Police Department during a protest following the death of George Floyd on June 1. New listening sessions will allow the community to address public safety needs.

[PHOTO] Champaign community listening sessions start Thursday

September 24, 2020
Illinois running back Chase Brown fights for yardage during the game against Rutgers. The Illini won 38-10.

[PHOTO] Watching other teams play: Epstein, Brown say upcoming college football start is bittersweet

September 4, 2020
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[PHOTO] Illini begin training camp with promising offense despite season uncertainties

August 9, 2020
Protestors gather at the intersection of Green and Wright streets.

Gallery | Protesters demonstrate in downtown Champaign

June 2, 2020
Illinois wide reveiver Josh Imatorbhebhe and teammates celebrate a touchdown during the game against Wisconsin. The Illini won 24-23.

[PHOTO] Whitman, Illinois plan for return of men’s basketball, football student-athletes June 3

May 22, 2020
Illinois Redshirt Sophomore Diana Brown sets the ball during the match against Ohio State on Oct. 26, 2019.

[PHOTO] Best Illini uniforms: Blue jerseys top 2019-2020 selections

May 7, 2020
Illinois wide receiver Josh Imatorbhebhe catches a touchdown pass during the game against Nebraska on Sept. 21, 2019. Imatorbhebhe is declaring for the 2021 NFL Draft.

[PHOTO] Best Illini uniforms: Orange-blue-orange ranks top combination for 2019 football team

May 6, 2020
Illinois running back Conner Lillig falls just short of the goal line during the game against Rutgers. The Illini won 38-10. Illinois will face Michigan State on the road Saturday.

[PHOTO] Illinois looks for fourth-straight conference win against Michigan State Saturday

November 7, 2019
llinois quarterback Brandon Peters launches a pass during the game against Rutgers. The Illini were tied 10-10 at halftime, but bested the Scarlet Knights 38-10. Jonathan Bonaguro The Daily Illini.

[PHOTO] Illini top Scarlet Knights 38-10 in third-straight victory

November 2, 2019
The Illini celebrate after scoring a point vs Ohio State at Huff Hall on Saturday.

[PHOTO] Huff Hall houses home-court advantage for Illini

October 30, 2019
Senior Aleks Kovacevic celebrates at Atkins Tennis Center on April 12. Illinois beat Penn State 4-3.

[PHOTO] Team aims to continue strong performances in upcoming tournaments

October 28, 2019
Senior Jacqueline Quade jumps to the net in Huff Hall on Saturday. Quade led the Illini with 13 kills, helping the team defeat the Buckeyes 3-0.

[PHOTO] Volleyball wins 3-0 against Ohio State, ends road losing streak

October 28, 2019
Freshman wide receiver Casey Washington celebrates a first down during Illinois’ game against Michigan on Oct. 12. Washington was a key contributor in Illinois’ upset over No. 6-ranked Wisconsin Saturday.

[PHOTO] Washington rises from ashes

October 24, 2019
The Skyline Tower is located on the corner of Sixth and Green Streets. Subletting your apartment can be a cost-effective alternative t paying rent yourself if you plan to study abroad.

[PHOTO] Learn to successfully sublet your apartment

October 21, 2019
llinois wide receiver Donny Navarro breaks free for a touchdown during the game against Wisconsin. The Illini defeated the Badgers with only four seconds remaining on the clock.

[PHOTO] Illinois undermines No. 6 Wisconsin 24-23

October 21, 2019
Illinois running back Reggie Corbin stiff arms a defender during the game against Wisconsin. The Illini won 24-23.

[PHOTO] Illinois upsets No. 6 Wisconsin

October 19, 2019
Illinois tight end Justice Williams jumps for a reception during the game against Michigan on Saturday, Oct. 12. The Illini lost 25-42.

[PHOTO] Illinois vs. Michigan game notes

October 14, 2019
Illinois linebacker Jake Hansen reacts to a missed interception of a pass later ruled as a fumble. Illinois lost to Nebraska 38-42.

[PHOTO] Illini served second loss of the season to Cornhuskers

September 23, 2019
Illinois defense breaks up a pass on Saturday. The Illini led 21-14 at halftime against the Cornhuskers before choking in the fourth quarter.

[PHOTO] Illinois drops lead against Nebraska in final quarter

September 23, 2019
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[PHOTO] Illini fall to Cornhuskers 42-38

September 21, 2019
Xinyang Zhang, Yingying’s brother, reads a statement in Chinese on behalf of Xiaolin Hou, Yingying’s fiancé. Hou was unable to be at the press conference Monday because he needed to travel back to China for a new teaching job he just started.

[PHOTO] Yingying’s Fund officially established to help international students, families

August 19, 2019
Senior Assistant State's Attorney Dan Jackson and Yingying Zhang's family's attorney Zhidong Wang, surrounded by Yingying Zhang's family, make a statement revealing how Brendt Christensen disposed of Zhang's body in June of 2017. No searches have been conducted yet as it will prove to be a difficult task, but future investigations of Christensen's claims will be undertaken by the federal, state and local governments.

[PHOTO] Recovery of Yingying Zhang’s remains ‘has no certainty of success’

August 7, 2019
The crowd throws water toward the Spring Jam stage on the Main Quad on Sunday.

[PHOTO] Lil Yachty Performs at Spring Jam 2019

April 29, 2019
Head coach Lovie Smith talks with potential basketball recruits Zyon Bel and Kendall Smith before the game against Purdue at Memorial Stadium on Oct. 8. Smith and Julian Pearl swap positions of players in spring practices.

[PHOTO] Smith, Pearl swap positions

April 1, 2019
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