Illini turn to Bret Bielema to keep building in Big Ten
With a new coaching staff and a host of new players, Illinois enters the season as a bit of a mystery in the Big Ten Conference.
With a new coaching staff and a host of new players, Illinois enters the season as a bit of a mystery in the Big Ten Conference.
Chicago Bulls select Illinois’ Ayo Dosunmu at No. 38 in draft
Ayo Dosunmu was sure of one thing. No way were there 37 players better than him in this draft.
Ayo Dosunmu was sure of one thing. No way were there 37 players better than him in this draft.
Ex-Illini star Roundtree, paralyzed in accident, dies at 23
Former Illinois football star Bobby Roundtree, who was paralyzed from the waist down in a swimming accident two years ago, died Friday, the university said. He was 23.
Former Illinois football star Bobby Roundtree, who was paralyzed from the waist down in a swimming accident two years ago, died Friday, the university said. He was 23.
Illinois House approves bill that would allow college athletes to make money on product endorsements
For more than a century, college athletes have been mythologized as amateurs while laboring for colleges and universities that make hundreds of millions of dollars marketing them to sell tickets and merchandise.
For more than a century, college athletes have been mythologized as amateurs while laboring for colleges and universities that make hundreds of millions of dollars marketing them to sell tickets and merchandise.
WATCH: Illinois athlete flashes vaccination card in celebration gone viral
A gymnast from the University of Illinois was going viral after a video of his celebration surfaced across social media during the Big Ten Championships over the weekend.
A gymnast from the University of Illinois was going viral after a video of his celebration surfaced across social media during the Big Ten Championships over the weekend.
Illinois' Kofi Cockburn targeted in racist post after NCAA loss
Illinois big man Kofi Cockburn is the second player to face racist comments on social media following a loss in the NCAA Tournament.
Illinois big man Kofi Cockburn is the second player to face racist comments on social media following a loss in the NCAA Tournament.
Nun-and-done: Loyola Chicago stuns top-seeded Illinois 71-58
Loyola Chicago carried out 101-year-old superfan Sister Jean’s plans to a T on Sunday, moving to the Sweet 16 with a 71-58 win over Illinois, the first No. 1 seed bounced from this year’s NCAA Tournament.
Loyola Chicago carried out 101-year-old superfan Sister Jean’s plans to a T on Sunday, moving to the Sweet 16 with a 71-58 win over Illinois, the first No. 1 seed bounced from this year’s NCAA Tournament.
Fans cheer on Illinois at bars across Chicago
It's official! Illinois and Loyola will meet in the next round of the NCAA tournament.
It's official! Illinois and Loyola will meet in the next round of the NCAA tournament.
Top-seeded Illinois cruises past Drexel 78-49 to open NCAA Tournament
Kofi Cockburn muscled his way to 18 points and Illinois cruised past 16th-seeded Drexel 78-49 Friday in the Illini’s first NCAA Tournament game as a No. 1 seed in 16 years.
Kofi Cockburn muscled his way to 18 points and Illinois cruised past 16th-seeded Drexel 78-49 Friday in the Illini’s first NCAA Tournament game as a No. 1 seed in 16 years.
President Obama releases NCAA tournament predictions
Former President Barack Obama released his NCAA tournament picks on Thursday, choosing Gonzaga to take home the men's title and Baylor to take home the women's title.
Former President Barack Obama released his NCAA tournament picks on Thursday, choosing Gonzaga to take home the men's title and Baylor to take home the women's title.
Illinois residents must travel to bet on Illini, Loyola
A state law on sports gambling law is making it difficult — but not impossible — for Illinois residents to bet on the University of Illinois men’s basketball team when March Madness kicks off this week.
A state law on sports gambling law is making it difficult — but not impossible — for Illinois residents to bet on the University of Illinois men’s basketball team when March Madness kicks off this week.
Patient, relentless Underwood has top-seeded Illini rolling
Brad Underwood arrived at Illinois in the spring of 2017 tasked with trying to restore some of the swagger to a program that had become an afterthought in the Big Ten.
Brad Underwood arrived at Illinois in the spring of 2017 tasked with trying to restore some of the swagger to a program that had become an afterthought in the Big Ten.
Third-ranked Illinois earns top seed in Midwest Region minutes after winning Big Ten Tournament
The Fighting Illini earned their third No. 1 seed and first since 2005.
The Fighting Illini earned their third No. 1 seed and first since 2005.
Illini win Big Ten Tournament with 91-88 victory over Ohio State
GO ILLINI! Illinois beat Ohio State in overtime for the team's first Big Ten Tournament title since 2005.
GO ILLINI! Illinois beat Ohio State in overtime for the team's first Big Ten Tournament title since 2005.
Illini beat Iowa 82-71 to advance to Big Ten Tournament title game
The Illini will face No. 9 Ohio on Sunday. If they win, it'll be their first tournament title since 2005.
The Illini will face No. 9 Ohio on Sunday. If they win, it'll be their first tournament title since 2005.
6 things to watch Thursday in the Big Ten Tournament (and how to win $1,000)
As the Big Ten Tournament moves on, you can get in the action for free and win $1,000! Here's how.
As the Big Ten Tournament moves on, you can get in the action for free and win $1,000! Here's how.
How to win big in the first round of the Big Ten Conference Tournament
FOX Super 6 is putting the Big in the Big Ten Tournament when Nebraska and Penn State tip-off, offering the chance to win $1,000.
FOX Super 6 is putting the Big in the Big Ten Tournament when Nebraska and Penn State tip-off, offering the chance to win $1,000.
Dosunmu’s return powers No. 4 Illinois over No. 7 Ohio State
Ayo Dosunmu returned after missing three games with a concussion and facial injuries to score 19 points, and No. 4 Illinois rallied to beat No. 7 Ohio State 73-68.
Ayo Dosunmu returned after missing three games with a concussion and facial injuries to score 19 points, and No. 4 Illinois rallied to beat No. 7 Ohio State 73-68.
Reeling Buckeyes look for answers with No. 4 Illinois ahead
No. 7 Ohio State is searching for answers to its perplexing February fade as No. 4 Illinois comes to town for the regular-season finale Saturday ahead of what promises to be an arduous Big Ten tournament.
No. 7 Ohio State is searching for answers to its perplexing February fade as No. 4 Illinois comes to town for the regular-season finale Saturday ahead of what promises to be an arduous Big Ten tournament.
No. 4 Illinois makes statement, dismantles No. 2 Michigan 76-53
Andre Curbelo scored 11 of his 17 points in the first half, and No. 4 Illinois dismantled No. 2 Michigan with a smothering defensive performance, routing the Wolverines 76-53 on Tuesday night.
Andre Curbelo scored 11 of his 17 points in the first half, and No. 4 Illinois dismantled No. 2 Michigan with a smothering defensive performance, routing the Wolverines 76-53 on Tuesday night.