Coverage dated September 28, 2026

Body found near Alma Mater statue on University of Illinois campus, police say

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University police determined that the death of 29-year-old Alex Rodriguez, whose body was found Monday near the Alma Mater statue on the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign campus, was likely accidental.

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  1. WCIA Champaign

    Man found dead on U of I campus; UIPD investigating (opens WCIA Champaign)

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    URBANA, Ill. (WCIA) -- The University of Illinois Police Department is investigating after a man was found dead on campus Monday morning. The body was found at 6:50 a.m. near the Alma Mater statue at Green and Wright Streets, UIPD confirmed.

  2. Fox32 Chicago

    Person found dead near Alma Mater statue on University of Illinois campus (opens Fox32 Chicago)

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    A person was found dead Monday morning near the Alma Mater statue on the University of Illinois Urbana campus, police said. U. of Illinois death investigation The University of Illinois Police Department said officers were investigating after a deceased individual was found at about 6:42 a.m.

  3. ABC 7 Chicago

    Person found dead at University of Illinois, campus police say (opens ABC 7 Chicago)

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    A person was found dead at the University of Illinois on Monday, campus police said.

  4. MyStateline

    Body found near Alma Mater statue on University of Illinois campus, police say (opens MyStateline)

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    University police determined that the death of 29-year-old Alex Rodriguez, whose body was found Monday near the Alma Mater statue on the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign campus, was likely accidental.

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