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The Daily Illini
The independent student newspaper at the University of Illinois since 1871

The Daily Illini
The independent student newspaper at the University of Illinois since 1871

The Daily Illini
The independent student newspaper at the University of Illinois since 1871

The Daily Illini
The Illini gather during a mound visit against Maryland on April 6.

Illinois struggles in sweep against Rutgers

By Stephen Bradshaw, Staff Writer • May 5, 2025
Junior first baseman Grant Ross catches a pick-off throw against Indiana on April 12.

Illinois drops series against Washington

By Stephen Bradshaw and Laura Mendes • Apr 21, 2025
Opinion | Smith, Hill shine at Florida Relays

Opinion | Smith, Hill shine at Florida Relays

By Stephen Bradshaw, Staff Writer • Apr 7, 2025
Opinion | Illinois unable to bounce back against Missouri

Opinion | Illinois unable to bounce back against Missouri

By Stephen Bradshaw, Staff Writer • Mar 27, 2025
Illinois celebrates another run crossing home during an eventful 21-11 run-rule victory over Northern Illinois on April 14, 2024.

Illinois falls to rival Northwestern

By Stephen Bradshaw, Staff Writer • Mar 24, 2025
Senior outfielder Vytas Valincius runs to first base during a game against Illinois State on April 9, 2024.

Illinois bounces back against Valparaiso

By Stephen Bradshaw, Staff Writer • Mar 19, 2025
Illinois well represented in NCAA Indoor Championships

Illinois well represented in NCAA Indoor Championships

By Stephen Bradshaw, Staff Writer • Mar 13, 2025
Redshirt senior infielder Drake Wescott prepares to unleash on a baseball in a Sunday day game against Northwestern on April 4, 2024.

Illinois takes on Michigan in Big 10 showdown 

By Stephen Bradshaw, Staff Writer • Mar 7, 2025
Illinois approaches Big Ten Indoor Championships

Illinois approaches Big Ten Indoor Championships

By Stephen Bradshaw, Staff Writer • Feb 28, 2025
Illinois baseball fist bumps one another during a game against Penn State on March 26, 2024.

Illinois battles Texas State in second series slate

By Stephen Bradshaw, Staff Writer • Feb 22, 2025
Halle Hill puts on record-breaking performance in Arkansas

Halle Hill puts on record-breaking performance in Arkansas

By Eric Brewer and Stephen Bradshaw • Feb 19, 2025
Junior catcher Camden Janik walks behind the plate under the Friday night lights in a victory over Penn State on March 29, 2024.

Illinois baseball takes opening series over Abilene Christian

By Eric Brewer and Stephen Bradshaw • Feb 18, 2025
Illinois baseball jogs off Illinois Field after a 15-5 win over Northern Illinois on April 12, 2024.

Illinois to begin season in Lone Star State 

By Brendan Gallian, Eric Brewer and Stephen Bradshaw • Feb 14, 2025
Halle Hill leads the way in Boston invitational

Halle Hill leads the way in Boston invitational

By Stephen Bradshaw, Staff Writer • Feb 11, 2025
Illinois baseball celebrates after a home run against Northwestern on April 21, 2024.

Illinois heads into 2025 with high expectations

By Brendan Gallian, Eric Brewer and Stephen Bradshaw • Feb 1, 2025
Illinois men’s gymnastics falls to top-ranked Oklahoma

Illinois men’s gymnastics falls to top-ranked Oklahoma

By Stephen Bradshaw, Staff Writer • Jan 29, 2025
Junior defensive back Xavier Scott runs out of the tunnel before Illinois’ matchup with Purdue at Memorial Stadium on Oct. 12.

Gifts we hope to get from Illinois: Part 2

By Stephen Bradshaw and Rudraksh Kikani • Dec 25, 2024
Illinois women’s gymnastics 2025 season preview

Illinois women’s gymnastics 2025 season preview

By Stephen Bradshaw, Staff Writer • Dec 14, 2024
Senior Halle Hill accepts her award at the Big Ten championships on Nov. 1 after breaking the programs 6k record.

Halle Hill represents Illinois at NCAA Cross Country Championships

By Stephen Bradshaw, Staff Writer • Nov 24, 2024
Running back Chase Brown rushes the football through an open gap against Purdue on Nov. 12, 2022.

Top 3 former Illini in 2024 fantasy football

By Stephen Bradshaw, Staff Writer • Nov 15, 2024
Quarterback Michael Clayton II commits to Illinois; first recruit of 2026 class

Quarterback Michael Clayton II commits to Illinois; first recruit of 2026 class

By Stephen Bradshaw, Staff Writer • Nov 12, 2024
Illinois cross country starts strong in Big Ten championships

Illinois cross country starts strong in Big Ten championships

By Stephen Bradshaw, Contributing Writer • Nov 6, 2024
Women's Basketball Head Coach Shauna Green conducts a post-game interview after a game against Northwestern on Feb. 8.

Shauna Green inks contract extension through 2030

By Stephen Bradshaw, Contributing Writer • Oct 27, 2024

Illinois cross country crushes expectations in Pre-Nationals 

By Stephen Bradshaw, Contributing Writer • Oct 24, 2024