What Illinois football learned from a visit with Chicago Bears and Ben Johnson

Bret Bielema has delivered Illinois football 19 wins in the past two seasons. He got a chance to observe Bears coach Ben Johnson in OTAs in May, and reflected on that experience.

'Seeing Caleb Williams up close is impressive': 1-on-1 with Bret Bielema | Chicago Sports Tonight
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It's Illini night at Wrigley Field and Tina Nguyen goes 1-on-1 with head football coach Bret Beliema. They preview the Illini's upcoming season and the team's expectations heading into 2026. Bielema, who grew up as a Bears fan, also talks about attending Bears practice last week and what it was like to watch Caleb Williams in person. 

Illinois basketball: What an Andrej Stojakovic return means for the Illini

The deadline to withdraw from the 2026 NBA Draft was 10:59 p.m. Wednesday. Andrej Stojakovic might have made some sweat, but he made his decision at 6 p.m.

Illini star Keaton Wagler talks his meteoric rise to lottery pick status at NBA Combine
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A year ago, Keaton Wagler considered redshirting to add more playing weight. Now, he's most certainly going to be a lottery pick in the NBA Draft. The Illinois' star talked about his rise at the NBA Combine.

Andrej Stojakovic talks deciding to enter the NBA Draft vs. returning to Illini basketball
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Illinois basketball's Andrej Stojakovic has a decision to make. The Illini guard entered the 2026 NBA Draft and will get feedback from scouts and evaluators. Then, he'll have to decide to stay in the draft or return to Champaign. He discussed his process on Wednesday.

Why the Big Ten could enter a Golden Era for NFL Draft quarterbacks

In the 2026 NFL Draft, the Big Ten had three or more signal-callers drafted for only the fourth time in the last 22 years. Here's why the 2027 NFL Draft could be better for the Big Ten.

Illinois basketball: Illini to return majority of its core, agent says

A handful of Illini basketball players who were critical to the team's Final Four run this season will return for the 2025-2026 season.

Illinois basketball: The latest on the Illini offseason, and what could come next

Here’s the latest on where Illinois basketball stands as the offseason begins, departures are coming clear and the transfer portal is coming into play.

Illini wheelchair basketball team makes Final Four run

The University of Illinois saw two basketball programs shine this season, with the men’s team and men's wheelchair team making a Final Four.

Why the Illini will return to the Final 4 soon | Chicago Sports Tonight
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Kendall Gill joined Tina Nguyen in studio to recap the Illini's tough Final 4 loss to UCONN on Saturday. What caused the Illini's cold shooting? Also, Kendall reflects on what the Illini returning to prominence means for him and other Illini alumni. Plus, how quickly can Brad Underwood get this program back to the Final 4?

Why the Illini will return to the Final 4 soon | Chicago Sports Tonight
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Kendall Gill joined Tina Nguyen in studio to recap the Illini's tough Final 4 loss to UCONN on Saturday. What caused the Illini's cold shooting? Also, Kendall reflects on what the Illini returning to prominence means for him and other Illini alumni. Plus, how quickly can Brad Underwood get this program back to the Final 4?

How Illinois is weathering the perspective after Final Four loss

Perspective was tough to find in the Illinois basketball locker room. It will come one day, but the Illini were stuck trying to weather the sting of defeat while not forgetting how they made history.

Final Four: How the Illini basketball defense evolved into a strength in March Madness

Illinois has arrived in its first Final Four in 21 years. The offense drives the vehicle, but defense has proven to be the oil that makes the engine work. Here's how that defense becamer a strength.