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Player grades, notes from No. 10 Illinois’ Big Ten tournament loss to No. 2 Iowa - The Daily Illini No. 10 Illinois' journey in the Big Ten Tournament came to an end on Friday night. The Illini fell to the No. 2 Iowa Hawkeyes in a 64-58 loss.

Player grades, notes from No. 10 Illinois’ Big Ten tournament loss to No. 2 Iowa

Illinois women’s basketball gets eliminated by Iowa from the Big Ten Tournament - IPM Newsroom The Fighting Illini women’s basketball team will wait to see if it is selected to play in the NCAA March Madness Tournament later this month. 

Illinois women’s basketball gets eliminated by Iowa from the Big Ten Tournament

'I hope to increase the visibility of women in the trades': female electricians paving the way for m Only around 3% of electricians are women. Cara Siegel and Kendall Townsend are two of them, and they're shattering glass ceilings.

'I hope to increase the visibility of women in the trades': female electricians paving the way for m

Illinois universities adjust to reduced state funding as lawmakers consider new formula - IPM Newsroom The proposed bill would calculate how much money each university needs based on factors like student enrollment and academic support.

Illinois universities adjust to reduced state funding as lawmakers consider new formula

Former Democratic presidents remember the late Rev. Jesse Jackson during final public tribute - IPM Newsroom From former presidents to an NBA Hall of Famer to prominent church pastors, stories of the Rev. Jesse Jackson Sr.’s influence on politics, corporate boardrooms and picket lines loomed large at a celebration...

Former Democratic presidents remember the late Rev. Jesse Jackson during final public tribute

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buzz weekly new music rundown - The Daily Illini Check out buzz’s picks for the top five new music releases of the past week including namesakes such as Harry Styles, Shakira and Bebe Rexha.

buzz weekly new music rundown

Former Sangamon County deputy who killed unarmed woman undergoing cancer treatment - IPM Newsroom Sean Grayson’s medical needs prompt request to delay hearing.

Former Sangamon County deputy who killed unarmed woman undergoing cancer treatment

WATCH LIVE: Celebration of life for Rev. Jesse Jackson - IPM Newsroom Three former U.S. presidents, Grammy-winning artists, clergy and elected officials are expected to attend a Chicago celebration of life Friday for the late Rev. Jesse Jackson Sr. starting at 11:00 a.m....

WATCH LIVE: Celebration of life for Rev. Jesse Jackson

DI Voices | Enjoy the perks of missing out - The Daily Illini FOMO in regards to social media can be daunting — but it doesn’t have to be. Over the years, Zaynab has learned to be content with it.

DI Voices | Enjoy the perks of missing out

217 Today: After one of the driest years on record, we're finally seeing rain in Central Illinois - IPM Newsroom Since Monday, we've seen a LOT of rain in central Illinois ... but is it enough to end the drought? The state climatologist tells us why we have a long way to go.

217 Today: After one of the driest years on record, we’re finally seeing rain in Central Illinois

Self-care sets the tone for a successful spring semester - The Daily Illini University students and staff share advice on how to practice self-care in order to have a successful spring semester.

Self-care sets the tone for a successful spring semester

Gubernatorial candidate Ted Dabrowski discusses campaign - The Daily Illini The Daily Illini spoke with Republican gubernatorial candidate Ted Dabrowski to discuss all things higher education and at the University.

Gubernatorial candidate Ted Dabrowski discusses foreign enrollment, DEI, suing Champaign County

Celebration of life for Jesse Jackson to draw former presidents and Grammy-winning artists - IPM Newsroom Click here to watch a stream of the service in Chicago. Or listen to Illinois Soul FM 101.1 starting Friday at 11am.

Celebration of life for Jesse Jackson to draw former presidents and Grammy-winning artists

How No. 10 Illinois upset No. 7 Michigan State to move on to Quarterfinals - The Daily Illini No. 10 Illinois (21-10, 9-9) was finally able to finish a close contest, upsetting the No. 7 Michigan State Spartans in the Big Ten Tournament

How No. 10 Illinois upset No. 7 Michigan State to move on to Quarterfinals

Parchment scores 15, Illinois women win 71-69 over No. 18 Michigan State in Big Ten Tournament - IPM Newsroom Illinois held off Michigan State, 71-69 in the Big Ten Tournament and moves on to the quarterfinals.

Parchment scores 15, Illinois women win 71-69 over No. 18 Michigan State in Big Ten Tournament

Richland opens CEJA training program at TCCI, giving a second chance to people who need it DECATUR, Ill. (WCIA) — Dozens of students met at TCCI in Decatur and started their first day in the CEJA program this week. Some of the students say it is a great opportunity. “It&#8217…

Richland opens CEJA training program at TCCI, giving a second chance to people who need it

THURS NIGHT MAR 5TH: District 118 Investigating Social Media Bomb Threat at Danville High School Click Link in Story for District 118 Facebook Post

THURS NIGHT MAR 5TH: District 118 Investigating Social Media Bomb Threat at Danville High School

UI spotlights women’s impact at International Women’s Day celebration - The Daily Illini Faculty leaders, students and community members celebrated International Women's Day by spotlighting women who have impacted the world.

UI spotlights women’s impact at International Women’s Day celebration

University-related travel to Middle East under advisory - The Daily Illini University-related travel to the Middle East through April 19 is currently under review by International Safety and Security.

University-related travel to Middle East under advisory

University-related travel to Middle East under advisory - The Daily Illini University-related travel to the Middle East through April 19 is currently under review by International Safety and Security.

University-related travel to Middle East under advisory

Illinois mayors call on Pritzker to rethink flat local government funding - IPM Newsroom Pritzker’s budget, introduced last month, calls for reducing the share of income tax revenues that is divided among counties and other municipalities via the Local Government Distributive Fund.

Illinois mayors call on Pritzker to rethink flat local government funding

Player grades, notes from No. 11 Illinois’ Senior Night win over Oregon - The Daily Illini After two straight losses, No. 11 Illinois (23-7, 14-5) walked away from State Farm Center victorious on Senior Night.

Player grades, notes from No. 11 Illinois’ Senior Night win over Oregon

Trump fires Homeland Security Secretary Noem after building criticism over immigration enforcement - IPM Newsroom Trump says he'll make Noem a "Special Envoy for The Shield of the Americas,” a new security initiative that he said would focus on the Western Hemisphere.

Trump fires Homeland Security Secretary Noem after building criticism over immigration enforcement

IPC paves way for University political consulting - The Daily Illini A group of University students is forming the first political consulting RSO to bring other students hands-on experience in the field.

IPC paves way for University political consulting

Bill expanding access to discounted drugs awaits House action - IPM Newsroom Advocates for health care providers that treat low-income and uninsured patients are pressuring state lawmakers to pass legislation they say would prevent drug manufacturers from restricting access to...

Bill expanding access to discounted drugs awaits House action

Iran is pummeled by airstrikes as it launches a new wave of attacks against Israel and US bases - IPM Newsroom The war has escalated each day, affecting an additional 14 countries across the Middle East and beyond.

Iran is pummeled by airstrikes as it launches a new wave of attacks against Israel and US bases

Illinois sweeps Cincinnati to close out best season under Opilka - The Daily Illini This season under John Opilka, Illini Hockey has continued to improve, coming to a head in a successful final weekend against Cincinnati.

Illinois sweeps Cincinnati to close out best season under Opilka