COLUMN: In celebrating Illini football history, no one deserved a win over Michigan more than Bret Bielema
Of all the celebrations and jubilee that spilled over onto the field as the clock hit zero and went into the night in Champaign, no one deserved the moment more than the Illini head coach.
Don't call it a comeback for the Illini defense: Quick takes from No. 22 Illinois vs. No. 24 Michigan
Here are some quick takes from Saturday's top-25 showdown in Champaign, where a stout Illinois defense shined.
'A house of brick': New documentary honors 100 years of Memorial Stadium’s legacy
Illini fans and alumni have plenty to celebrate this week. Not only is the football team 5-1, but this weekend marks the 100th anniversary of its home, Memorial Stadium in Champaign.
No. 23 Illinois outlasts Purdue 50-49 in overtime on sack on 2-point conversion
Illinois’ David Alano made a 38-yard field goal as time expired to tie it at 43 after Purdue rallied to take the lead for the first time.
Luke Altmyer throws 4 TD passes, leads No. 24 Illinois to 31-24 OT win over No. 22 Nebraska
The Illini converted four more times in the red zone and are now 16 for 16 when their offense reaches the opponent's 20.
College Football Week 3 takeaways: NIU wins on its bye week, Illini's next step, Notre Dame's redemption
Here are our takeaways from the third week of college football, where Notre Dame might have earned some redemption but Northern Illinois kept winning all the same.
Pat Bryant catches 2 TDs, Ethan Moczulski kicks a school-record field goal as Illinois beats CMU
Illinois coach Bret Bielema said the win wasn't pretty despite the lopsided score.
Illinois football 2024 season preview: what you need to know about the Illini
Here's what you need to know about the Illini ahead of the 2024 season.
Big Ten Media Days preview: Year 2 of David Braun, Illini's defense among Day 1 storylines
With 18 teams now gracing its standings, the Big Ten expanded this year's event from two days to three, beginning on July 23. Here's a preview of the first day, including Northwestern and Illinois.
Wolves confidently take Terrence Shannon at No. 27 after Illinois star found not guilty in rape case
The Minnesota Timberwolves did some extra digging into Terrence Shannon Jr. before the NBA draft.
Minnesota Timberwolves select Illinois star Terrence Shannon Jr. in 2024 NBA Draft
Terrence Shannon Jr., who helped lead Illinois to the Elite Eight, has his NBA home.
How Illinois transfer Coleman Hawkins scored $2M NIL deal from Kansas State
The Illinois transfer announced Friday morning that he will head to Kansas State for his fifth season. As great of a pickup as it is for Wildcats, the bigger story is the financial piece.
Illinois basketball player Terrence Shannon Jr. found not guilty in rape trial
The State of Kansas reached a verdict after a four-day trial.
Terrence Shannon Jr. rape trial: Jury selection to begin in Kansas
Terrence Shannon Jr.'s rape trial was scheduled to begin with jury selection in Lawrence, Kansas on Monday.
NU vs. Ohio State, ND vs. FSU: Top 10 college football games to watch around Chicago in the 2024 season
Here is how FOX 32 ranks its top 10 college football games of local interest this upcoming 2024 CFB season.
Illinois star Terrence Shannon Jr. talks legal issues in first public comment since sexual assault trial
Former Illinois star Terrence Shannon Jr. said his June trial will be the deciding factor in his playing future in his first public comments since the start of his sexual assault trial.
Illinois basketball star Terrence Shannon Jr. ordered to stand trial on a rape charge in Kansas
A Kansas judge on Friday ordered University of Illinois basketball standout Terrence Shannon Jr. to stand trial on a rape charge following testimony from a woman who said she was “terrified” as she was being assaulted.
How Dee Brown almost chose Michigan State over Illinois - and why his recruitment started a personal rivalry
Dee Brown was almost a Spartan instead of an Illinois legend. Here's how his college recruitment sparked a personal rivalry for one of the best Illini players of the 2000s.
Chicago Built: Dee Brown
Fox 32 Sports anchor Tina Nguyen visits with former Illinois men's basketball star Dee Brown at his favorite spot in Chicago, 2Twenty2. They discuss growing up in Chicago, being a head coach at Roosevelt University, his legendary career at Illinois and more.
Illini fans in Chicago react to tough Elite Eight loss against UConn
Despite a devastating loss to UConn on Saturday, University of Illinois fans are still proud of an outstanding season.