1-on-1 with Bret Bielema: "We have one of the best homefield advantages in the Big Ten" | Fox Chicago Sports
Sam Panayotovich goes 1-on-1 with Illini head football coach Bret Bielema at Big Ten Media day. Bielema talks about the challenges of sustaining success and needing to win road games to take the next step. Also, Bielema charts the growth of the Illini program and how he's helped create one of the biggest homefield advantages in the Big Ten. Plus, how has the Big Ten been able to catch the SEC in championship success?
Sam Panayotovich goes 1-on-1 with Illini head football coach Bret Bielema at Big Ten Media day. Bielema talks about the challenges of sustaining success and needing to win road games to take the next step. Also, Bielema charts the growth of the Illini program and how he's helped create one of the biggest homefield advantages in the Big Ten. Plus, how has the Big Ten been able to catch the SEC in championship success?
Illinois giving undocumented immigrants in-state tuition rate is unconstitutional, judge says
Illinois allows some undocumented residents to pay in-state tuition as its public colleges and access financial aid.
Illinois allows some undocumented residents to pay in-state tuition as its public colleges and access financial aid.
Ranking the 10 most-anticipated college football games for the 2026 season
Here's how we rank the 10 most-anticipated college football games for the upcoming 2026 season between Notre Dame, Northwestern, NIU and Illinois.
Here's how we rank the 10 most-anticipated college football games for the upcoming 2026 season between Notre Dame, Northwestern, NIU and Illinois.
From Notre Dame to NIU, the 4 most important college football transfer portal additions
Here are the most important transfer portal addition for Illinois, Notre Dame, Northwestern and Northern Illinois from this past offseason as the 2026 season approaches.
Here are the most important transfer portal addition for Illinois, Notre Dame, Northwestern and Northern Illinois from this past offseason as the 2026 season approaches.
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.
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
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.
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.
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.
Brad Underwood agrees to new contract terms following Illinois' Final Four run
Illinois and coach Brad Underwood agreed to new terms on his six-year contract that runs through 2031-32.
Illinois and coach Brad Underwood agreed to new terms on his six-year contract that runs through 2031-32.
Illini star Keaton Wagler talks his meteoric rise to lottery pick status at NBA Combine
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.
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.
Will Andrej Stojakovic return to Illinois or stay in the 2026 NBA Draft? He discussed the decision
Andrej Stojakovic announced he'd be returning to Illinois. He also declared for the 2026 NBA Draft. He discussed the impending decision he has to make at the NBA Combine in Chicago.
Andrej Stojakovic announced he'd be returning to Illinois. He also declared for the 2026 NBA Draft. He discussed the impending decision he has to make at the NBA Combine in Chicago.
Andrej Stojakovic talks deciding to enter the NBA Draft vs. returning to Illini basketball
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.
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.
Illinois basketball: Illini agree to home-and-home with blue blood Duke
After a Final Four season, Illinois basketball is scheduling a fellow college basketball contender for the next two seasons.
After a Final Four season, Illinois basketball is scheduling a fellow college basketball contender for the next two seasons.
Finals at University of Illinois postponed after Canvas hack
Final exams at the University of Illinois got postponed after a big hack hit a learning tool a lot of people use.
Final exams at the University of Illinois got postponed after a big hack hit a learning tool a lot of people use.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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
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?
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
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?
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?
Emotional Brad Underwood talks the end of the Illini basketball season at the Final Four
It was a tough loss to take. Illinois lost to UConn 71-62 in the Final Four, and an emotional Brad Underwood navigated the end of a historic Illini basketball season.
It was a tough loss to take. Illinois lost to UConn 71-62 in the Final Four, and an emotional Brad Underwood navigated the end of a historic Illini basketball season.