Column: JUCO, a charity exhibition and the March Madness' invisible string benefiting Illinois basketball
An invisible string was near tangible at Fiserv Forum. It could even help Illinois as it aims for consecutive Sweet Sixteen berths for the first time since the 2004 and 2005 seasons.
An invisible string was near tangible at Fiserv Forum. It could even help Illinois as it aims for consecutive Sweet Sixteen berths for the first time since the 2004 and 2005 seasons.
March Madness: Behind one lesson that will benefit Illinois basketball the most vs. Kentucky
Physical preparation is one aspect Illinois understands. Recently, the Illini found out how imperative mental preparation is and they haven't forgotten the lesson.
Physical preparation is one aspect Illinois understands. Recently, the Illini found out how imperative mental preparation is and they haven't forgotten the lesson.
Missing madness: NCAA Tournament first round bereft of buzzer-beaters and major upsets
The calendar says it's March. Most of the madness has been missing so far. With the first round of the NCAA Tournament complete, the bracket was bereft of the buzzer-beaters and major upsets.
The calendar says it's March. Most of the madness has been missing so far. With the first round of the NCAA Tournament complete, the bracket was bereft of the buzzer-beaters and major upsets.
How to watch Illinois basketball vs. Kentucky in March Madness: Game time, TV & live stream
Here's what to know about the Illini's game on Sunday against Kentucky, with the Sweet Sixteen on the line.
Here's what to know about the Illini's game on Sunday against Kentucky, with the Sweet Sixteen on the line.
March Madness: How much has Illinois basketball grown? See it from redshirt guard Ty Rodgers' eyes
As a leader, Ty Rodgers helped the Illini to its feet at times. What he saw in Illinois' lowest moments was a team that would find its identity.
As a leader, Ty Rodgers helped the Illini to its feet at times. What he saw in Illinois' lowest moments was a team that would find its identity.
Brad Underwood talks Illinois basketball before NCAA Tournament opener vs. Xavier
Brad Underwood sees plenty of similarities between Xavier and Illinois' first opponent in the NCAA Tournament. Underwood talked about Xavier ahead of the Illini's Friday game.
Brad Underwood sees plenty of similarities between Xavier and Illinois' first opponent in the NCAA Tournament. Underwood talked about Xavier ahead of the Illini's Friday game.
No. 12 seed McNeese holds off late Clemson charge to earn first March Madness victory
McNeese coach Will Wade and his boombox-toting manager are moving on in March Madness after earning the biggest upset so far on the first day of the NCAA Tournament.
McNeese coach Will Wade and his boombox-toting manager are moving on in March Madness after earning the biggest upset so far on the first day of the NCAA Tournament.
2025 March Madness: One thing to know about every NCAA Tournament team
As millions of Americans are set to learn about teams and players that they've heard little about, let's take a look at one thing to know about each team in the tournament.
As millions of Americans are set to learn about teams and players that they've heard little about, let's take a look at one thing to know about each team in the tournament.
March Madness: Xavier downs Texas 86-80, sets up Friday tilt with Illinois basketball
The Musketeers erased a 13-point deficit in their biggest comeback win this season and advanced into the main bracket of the NCAA Tournament to play Illinois.
The Musketeers erased a 13-point deficit in their biggest comeback win this season and advanced into the main bracket of the NCAA Tournament to play Illinois.
March Madness 2025: Slam-dunk food deals
With the NCAA Tournament starting this week, fans can take advantage of these great deals and freebies while enjoying the games.
With the NCAA Tournament starting this week, fans can take advantage of these great deals and freebies while enjoying the games.
Illinois storylines in March Madness 2025: Illini, Notre Dame, Loyola, Bradley and ... DePaul?
Here are a few storylines as postseason tournaments begin, centered around Notre Dame women's basketball, Illinois teams in the Big Dance and a new tournament featuring DePaul.
Here are a few storylines as postseason tournaments begin, centered around Notre Dame women's basketball, Illinois teams in the Big Dance and a new tournament featuring DePaul.
2025 March Madness Schedule: Dates, locations, channels, how to watch
The 2025 NCAA Men's Basketball Tournament tips off with the First Four games on March 18-19. Here's everything you need to know about men's March Madness.
The 2025 NCAA Men's Basketball Tournament tips off with the First Four games on March 18-19. Here's everything you need to know about men's March Madness.
Chicago Sports Overtime: Tina and Chris break down each region of the NCAA Tournament
FOX 32's Tina Nguyen and NCAA columnist Chris Kwiecinski discuss the 2025 NCAA Tournament, break down the bracket's four regions and give their Final Four picks.
FOX 32's Tina Nguyen and NCAA columnist Chris Kwiecinski discuss the 2025 NCAA Tournament, break down the bracket's four regions and give their Final Four picks.
Illinois basketball: The Illini's opponent in March Madness and how to watch Illinois
Here's what you need to know about the Illini when they play in the first round of the NCAA Tournament on Friday.
Here's what you need to know about the Illini when they play in the first round of the NCAA Tournament on Friday.
All the things that a perfect NCAA bracket can win you
As March Madness kicks off, millions of Americans are filling out NCAA tournament brackets, despite the near-impossible odds of a perfect pick.
As March Madness kicks off, millions of Americans are filling out NCAA tournament brackets, despite the near-impossible odds of a perfect pick.
Where All-Big Ten star Nick Martinelli goes, Northwestern basketball can follow in Big Ten tournament
Northwestern has changed its team identity a few times this season. This current identity means the team can go as far as Nick Martinelli can take them.
Northwestern has changed its team identity a few times this season. This current identity means the team can go as far as Nick Martinelli can take them.
Chicago Sports Tonight: Is March Madness or NFL Free Agency more exciting?
We ask the hard-hitting questions: Is NCAA March Madness or NFL Free Agency the more exciting event to keep up with?
We ask the hard-hitting questions: Is NCAA March Madness or NFL Free Agency the more exciting event to keep up with?
March Madness is projected to have just one Illinois school: How that can easily change
Does any other college basketball team from the Land of Lincoln have a shot at the NCAA Tournament? It's more likely than some of the projections might lead you to believe.
Does any other college basketball team from the Land of Lincoln have a shot at the NCAA Tournament? It's more likely than some of the projections might lead you to believe.
2025 Selection Sunday: Time, date, how to watch NCAA bracket announcement
Here's everything you need to know about Selection Sunday for the 2025 men's and women's college basketball NCAA Tournaments.
Here's everything you need to know about Selection Sunday for the 2025 men's and women's college basketball NCAA Tournaments.
How Joliet native Jeremy Fears Jr. earned the keys to Tom Izzo's Michigan State team that eyes a title
Jeremy Fears, a Joliet native, has become the floor general on Tom Izzo’s Michigan State team that’s gearing up for a lengthy March Madness run.
Jeremy Fears, a Joliet native, has become the floor general on Tom Izzo’s Michigan State team that’s gearing up for a lengthy March Madness run.