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Samantha Boyle, Managing Editor for Reporting

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The Daily Illini staff poses for a group photo in their office on Sunday morning. The newspaper won various awards at the ICPA contest on Saturday.

[PHOTO] The Daily Illini wins Sweepstakes in Illinois College Press Association awards

February 20, 2021
The University YMCA and Illini Media Company is located at 1001 S. Wright St. IMC was hit with a cyberattack Tuesday morning.

Ongoing: Cyberattack potentially compromises Illini Media Company’s employee data

February 17, 2021
Students have fun in the snow on Oct. 31, 2019. A recent snow storm has caused cancelations in the CU area.

Heavy snow leads to widespread cancellations in CU, campus

February 17, 2021
Things every college kitchen should have

Things every college kitchen should have

February 15, 2021
Two roommates relax in their dorm room on Feb. 15, 2020. Having solid roommates is a great boon during the COVID-19 pandemic.

Roommates have been the best part of the pandemic

February 15, 2021
How to make your home greener

How to make your home greener

February 15, 2021
The Main Quad lays empty on May 23. There are many benefits to living in a college town like Champaign-Urbana.

Best parts about living in a college town

February 15, 2021
Dress to impress: what to wear to your Zoom interviews

Dress to impress: what to wear to your Zoom interviews

February 1, 2021
Patrons of Chipotle wait outside the restaurant on Monday night. The recent Massmail sent by Robert Jones encourages students to take precautions against COVID-19

After photo of crowded bar line surfaces, UI Chancellor stresses ‘care and vigilance’

January 28, 2021
Look ahead at spring semester: a new off-day schedule

Look ahead at spring semester: a new off-day schedule

January 25, 2021
A local artist performs at the Rose Bowl Tavern on Feb. 29. The Rose Bowl Tavern is one of the Urbana business that has received a COVID-19 grant.

Urbana businesses receive COVID-19 relief funds

November 12, 2020
McKinley staff physician, director salaries ranked

McKinley staff physician, director salaries ranked

November 5, 2020
Junior Jessica Osemwengie deposits her completed COVID-19 test into the receptacle at the State Farm Center testing site on Oct. 9. Some students are unable to go home for Thanksgiving break due to having to quarantine.

Region 6 positivity rate averages above 8%

November 5, 2020
UI System President, chancellors' salaries compared

UI System President, chancellors’ salaries compared

November 5, 2020
Big Ten presidents' salaries ranked

Big Ten presidents’ salaries ranked

November 5, 2020
The Circle K on North Cunningham Avenue in Urbana on Sunday morning is pictured above. Police arrested a suspect of a human trafficking scheme here on Friday night.

Police arrest suspect of human trafficking scheme

November 2, 2020
Where to vote on Nov. 3

Where to vote on Nov. 3

October 29, 2020
Student John Keller checks into the COVID-19 testing site located at State Farm Center on Oct. 9. Twelve county residents have died from the virus in a two-week span.

More than 1,000 students face discipline for COVID-19 violations

October 29, 2020
Student Jessica Wynveen deposits her completed COVID-19 test into a receptacle at the State Farm Center on Oct. 9. The city of Urbana has suspended all indoor food and beverage consumption per an emergency order.

COVID-19 test sites to change on Election Day

October 29, 2020
Champaign County residents vote at the Brookens Administrative Center in Urbana, Illinois on Sept. 24. Polling locations nationwide have implemented COVID-19 precautions.

Mail-in voting increase chance of ballot rejection

October 29, 2020
A Little Free Library dropbox sits outside of the Busey Bank located on 909 W. Kirby Ave. on Tuesday afternoon. There are currently 28 Little Free Libraries in Champaign-Urbana.

Fifteen new Little Free Libraries installed around CU

October 29, 2020
A Black Lives Matter mural that was painted on Fifth Avenue in New York City is seen directly in front of Trump Tower on July 13.

City Council considers Black Lives Matter mural in Champaign

October 26, 2020
Chancellor Robert Jones speaks about the Illinois Climate Action Plan on Tuesday.

Chancellor Jones signs newest version of Illinois Climate Action Plan

October 21, 2020
A red pickup truck drives through a small protest outside of the Rogue Barber Shop on July 25. The Champaign County State’s Attorney will not be filing charges against the driver.

No charges filed for incidents during July protests

October 19, 2020
Yingying Zhang stands in an open field. Zhang was reported missing in 2017.

Yingying Zhang documentary presented at film festivals

October 15, 2020
College students lie on Miramar Beach near Destin, FL on March 16 during spring break. The University of Illinois is considering canceling spring break this year.

University discusses plans to adjust spring semester calendar

October 14, 2020
A sign warns of a lane closure at the intersection of Church and Randolph on Tuesday afternoon.

Several street closures announced in CU

October 6, 2020
Plants lie on a shelf in buzz Editor Jillian Little’s bedroom. Houseplants provide their owner with a sense of routine and responsibility, increased productivity and fresh air, nice smells and even food.

Boost your mood with houseplants

October 5, 2020
Children trick-or-treat at the Worcester Senior Center in Worcester, Massachusetts on Oct. 31. The mayors of both Urbana and Champaign are encouraging residents to take precautions against COVID-19 during trick-or-treating this Halloween.

CU mayors issue trick-or-treating COVID-19 guidelines

October 5, 2020
The McKinley Health Center sits on Lincoln Street on Sunday. McKinley is currently offering free flu shots at the ARC.

Drive-through flu shots available through Carle Hospital

October 1, 2020
Large party complaints decrease since start of semester

Large party complaints decrease since start of semester

September 24, 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.

Champaign community listening sessions start Thursday

September 24, 2020
People wait in line to order at the Cracked the Egg Came First food truck at Lincoln Square Farmers Market in Urbana on Saturday.

Cracked food truck says ‘goodbye’ to CU

September 23, 2020
Three vehicles reported stolen in three weeks

Three vehicles reported stolen in three weeks

September 21, 2020

Police investigate late night shooting

September 16, 2020
University student moderates coronavirus subreddit

University student moderates coronavirus subreddit

September 14, 2020
University changes COVID-19 testing schedule

University changes COVID-19 testing schedule

September 10, 2020
Two officers stand at the intersection of Green and Wright streets on Aug. 28. The shooting that took place Monday night is still under investigation and police are asking anyone with information to come forward.

Champaign Police investigate Monday night shooting

September 10, 2020
Jay Walsh poses for a professional photo. Walsh has been named interim vice president for economic development and innovation for the UI System.

UI interim vice president testifies at US House of Representatives

September 10, 2020
Students party in the driveway of a house located on First Street on Aug. 28. Some on campus residents received court notices due to breaking social distancing measures. The students pictured are not necessarily those that received court notices.

Students issued notices to appear in court for COVID-19 related violations

September 10, 2020
A student unlocks their bike outside the English Building on Oct. 26, 2018. The University will soon be implementing a new bicycle registration database called 529 Garage.

University changes bike registration program

September 3, 2020
Students enter Joe's Brewery during Unoffical on March 1, 2019.

Joe’s announces closure after University ramps up COVID-19 discipline

September 2, 2020
Vikram Adve, professor in Engineering, will lead the AI Institute for Future Agricultural Resilience, Management and Sustainability. Two University-led teams will be paritally funded by a $140 million grant given to seven intelligence institutes across the country.

University to lead two artificial intelligence institutes

August 31, 2020
Aisha Shekara spits into a tube to be tested for COVID-19 at the Illini Union on Sunday. University students, faculty and staff must take the test at a minimum of twice a week.

FDA Emergency Use Authorization approves University saliva test

August 24, 2020
Students walk along the paths on the quad while learning about various RSOs during Quad Day on Aug. 26, 2018

This year will look different without Quad Day

August 19, 2020
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