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The Illinois men's basketball team waits for what may be called at their game on Jan. 19 against Penn State. Although Illinois basketball will be losing key players, they have transfers coming to the team.

[Photo] Big Ten stock watch: Roster changes after one month highlights transfer portal madness

May 2, 2021
The YMCA of the University of Illinois sits quietly at 1001 S Wright St, Champaign on a sunny day. The YMCA recently held its annual Stand Against Racism campaign on their Facebook page in a series of online presentations.

[Photo] YWCA’s annual campaign concerns racism’s effect on public health

April 30, 2021
A SHIELD worker helps to test college students for COVID-19 on Sept. 30. SHIELD recently released guidance to schools to try and help them reopen for the fall semester.

[Photo] UI launches a K-12 Shield guiding schools on reopening schools

April 29, 2021
Kendrick Green (53) stands with teammates prior to the game against Iowa at Memorial Stadium Dec. 5.

[Photo] Former Illini Kendrick Green selected in third round of 2021 NFL Draft

April 30, 2021
Senior Da'Monte Williams plays defense during the game against Purdue Jan. 2 at State Farm Center. Williams announced Wednesday that he is returning for a fifth season.

[Photo] Senior Da’Monte Williams returns for fifth season

April 28, 2021
Illinois assistant coach Orlando Antigua (left) talks to Kofi Cockburn during the game against Penn State Jan. 19 at State Farm Center. Antigua has been rumored to be leaving Champaign for Kentucky.

[Photo] Column | Possibility of losing assistant coaches hints at program’s ceiling

April 29, 2021
Freshman Adam Miller scans the court for teammates against Maryland Jan. 10 at State Farm Center. Miller announced Saturday afternoon that he is transferring to Louisiana State.

[Photo] Adam Miller announces transfer to Louisiana State

May 1, 2021
A group of kids hold signs displaying phrases such as “#StopAsianHate” and “We Stand Asians” at a protest in downtown Champaign on March 30.

Anti-Asian violence scares UI community

April 22, 2021
New head wrestling coach Mike Poeta instructs a wrestler from the sidelines during the meet against Purdue on Jan. 22. Poeta was previously the assistant coach for four years but was promoted after previous head coach Jim Heffernan retired.

[Photo] Mike Poeta announced as new wrestling head coach

April 21, 2021
Sophomore Kendra Pasquele runs to the soccer ball during their game on Feb. 26 against Iowa. Kendra Pasquale is only one of four who earned honors for the program.

[Photo] Four Illini earn All-Big Ten honors

April 14, 2021
Illinois head wrestling coach Jim Heffernan shakes the hand of a wrestler after a match against Purdue on Jan. 22. Heffernan has just announced his retirement after 29 years in the Illinois wrestling program.

[Photo] Illinois wrestling coach Jim Heffernan announces retirement

April 8, 2021
Redshirt sophomore Kendra Pasquale celebrates after scoring against Iowa at Demirjian Park Feb. 25. The Illini face the Hawkeyes in the first round of the Big Ten Tournament Thursday.

[Photo] Illinois heads back to Big Ten Tournament for first time since 2018

April 7, 2021
Junior Lauren Stibich fights for the ball during a game against Iowa on Feb. 25.

[Photo] Spring sports update: Men’s tennis on 10-match winning streak, soccer enters playoffs with momentum

April 6, 2021
Junior Lauren Stibich kicks the ball during a game against Iowa on Feb. 25. The Illini soccer team is set to finish off their regular season at Northwestern today.

[Photo] Illinois to finish off regular season at Northwestern for in-state rivalry

April 3, 2021
Redshirt junior Alex Clark and senior Zeke Clark celebrate after winning a point against Michigan on Friday. The Illinois men’s tennis team will face Wisconsin and Minnesota this weekend as they move closer to competing for tournament titles.

[Photo] Illinois searches for success, aims for tournament titles

April 1, 2021
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[Photo] Siphosothando Montsi cooks up savory season

March 31, 2021
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[Photo] Opinion | COVID-19 threatens America’s national identity

March 31, 2021
Senior Noe Khlif lunges to hit a ball during a match against the University of Michigan on Friday. The Fighting Illini men’s tennis team have reigned in eight consecutive wins with their most recent being against Michigan and Michigan State this past weekend.

[Photo] Illinois shuts out Michigan, Michigan State with contributions from all players

March 28, 2021
Sophomore Summer Garrison fights to keep possession of the ball in their game against Iowa on Feb. 26. The Illinois women’s soccer team will play against the Spartans of Michigan State at 4PM CT today.

[Photo] Illinois needs finishing in front of goal to break streak

March 28, 2021
Ashley Cathro fights over the ball in order to retain possession over Iowa on Feb. 26. The team will continue to fight for a spot in the Big Ten Championship.

[Photo] Illinois drops second consecutive game

March 25, 2021
Senior Jackson Raper sprints to third base during practice on Feb. 26. The Illinois baseball team won and lost a game against the University of Michigan as well as suffering another loss against Michigan State in Ann Arbor this weekend.

[Photo] Illinois splits games with Michigan, Michigan State

March 22, 2021
Junior Makena Silber begins to kick at a game against Iowa on Feb. 26. The Illinois women’s soccer team fell short on senior day and lost to Ohio State 2-1 on Sunday.

[Photo] Illinois fall to Ohio State on senior day 2-1

March 21, 2021
The Fighting Illini women’s soccer team embraced during a game against Iowa on Feb. 26. The team continues to keep their momentum for upcoming games.

[Photo] Illinois’ offense looks to continue momentum against Ohio State

March 21, 2021
Redshirt sophomore Kendra Pasquale runs past Iowa’s defense on Feb. 26. The Fighting Illini beat the Nebraska Cornhuskers 3-1 this morning at Demirjian Park.

[Photo] Illinois offense tops Nebraska 3-1

March 19, 2021
Diana Anghel poses for a photo in the Daily Illini office on Sunday morning. Anghel talks about the perseverance within the newsroom this past year and looks forward to leading the Daily Illini through its next production term.

[Photo] Weathering the storm: New staff takes over

March 15, 2021
The soon to be NuEra dispensary lies at the corner of First and Green on Sunday morning. Having a recreational marijuana dispensary in Campustown will help increase foot traffic.

[Photo] Cannabis dispensary set to open by KAMS

March 15, 2021
Students celebrate Unofficial at Red Lion on March 6, 2020. Due to the cancellation of spring break, some students plan to gather on campus for St. Patrick's Day when they’d otherwise be traveling or visiting family.

[Photo] Students to celebrate St. Patricks Day on campus

March 15, 2021
Eileen Murphy runs past Iowa's defense on Feb. 25 at Demirjian Park. Murphy ended the Fighting Illini's scoring drought today against the Indiana Hoosiers by scoring the game winning goal.

[Photo] Murphy goal breaks Illinois scoring drought

March 13, 2021
An Illinois baseball player slides into third base during practice on Feb. 26. The Illinois baseball team won one of four games against Ohio State this past weekend.

[Photo] Illini baseball comes away from opening weekend with one win, three losses

March 9, 2021
Junior Makena Silber battles for control of the ball during the game against Iowa on Feb. 25. The Illinois soccer team drew against Minnesota on Sunday.

[Photo] Sample becomes saving grace against Minnesota

March 7, 2021
Sophomore Branden Comia prepares to swing during practice on Feb. 26. The Illinois baseball team will face Ohio State this weekend.

[Photo] Illinois to start 2021 season with four-game series against Ohio State

March 5, 2021
Junior Lauren Stibich battles for control of the ball during the game against Iowa on Feb. 25. The Illinois soccer team fell to Wisconsin 1-0 on Thursday.

[Photo] Illinois gets shutout by Wisconsin in second-straight loss

March 4, 2021
Junior Lauren Stibich moves the ball forward during the game against Iowa on Friday. The team lost to Penn State 2-0 on Sunday.

[Photo] Illinois falls to Penn State, snapping two-game winning streak

February 28, 2021
An Illinois student receives the Moderna COVID-19 vaccine at the I-Hotel on Feb. 11. 23.3% of Champaign County has received the first dose of the vaccine.

[Photo] Portraits of faith: ‘Physically distant, emotionally close’

March 1, 2021
Habitat for Humanity ReStore worker Lloyd Addison wheels a cabinet towards the loading dock for a customer on Wednesday morning. The store has had to adapt to the COVID-19 pandemic.

[Photo] Habitat for Humanity ReStore adapts to pandemic

February 24, 2021
Members of the Illinois women’s basketball team kneel during the national anthem before the game against Valparaiso on Dec. 2. The team is celebrating Black History Month in multiple ways.

[Photo] Campus COVID-19 trends improve in fourth week

February 25, 2021
A pharmacist fills needles with the Moderna COVID-19 vaccine at the I-Hotel on Feb. 11. A walk-in vaccine clinic will open at Church of the Living God on Saturday.

[Photo] Walk-in vaccine clinic opens at Church of the Living God

February 19, 2021
Illini wrestler Matt Wroblewski begins a match against Purdue on Jan. 24 at Huff Hall. Wroblewski has taken advantage of COVID-19 by working on his strength as the playoffs approach.

[Photo] Illini look to continue success as playoffs approach

February 15, 2021
Sophomore guard Jeanae Terry passes during a game against Valparaiso at State Farm Center on Dec. 2. Terry’s confidence on the court and great leadership are for to the team this year.

[Photo] Jeanae Terry’s hot streak a great sign for Illini’s future

February 15, 2021
The common area of the University YMCA residence is pictured above.

[Photo] Students share experiences with YMCA housing

February 15, 2021
An Illinois student receives the Moderna COVID-19 vaccine on Thursday at the I-Hotel. Champaign County has opened vaccine appointments to residents age 40-64 with certain health conditions.

[Photo] Champaign County opens vaccine appointments to residents age 40-64 with health conditions

February 15, 2021
A University Wellness Associate checks a woman into Bevier Hall on Oct. 14. Students and faculty are unable to enter University buildings without building access being granted through the Safer Illinois application.

[Photo] UI juggles complex return with variant, pandemic fatigue

February 15, 2021
Sophomore Natalie Bizon decorates her apartment on Oct. 2. It’s important to wisely decorate your living space.

[Photo] Dos, don’ts of decorating on a budget

February 15, 2021
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