Inside Illinois vs. Indiana: the Big Ten showdown that could make or break CFP dreams
For the first time in 75 years, Illinois and Indiana face off in a ranked match up. To the victor go the all-important, résumé-boosting spoils. Here's a look inside what could be a CFP make-or-break game.
Illinois' football home is now known as Gies Memorial Stadium after alumnus makes $100M donation
Illinois' football stadium will be known as Gies Memorial Stadium after philanthropist Larry Gies made a $100 million donation.
What's emerged for NIU, Illini and Northwestern: Takeaways from college football Week 2
Here's what we learned from Week 2 of college football, where key parts of the Illinois and NIU offenses have emerged.
How No. 11 Illini football showed an opportunistic side in a road win over Duke
However, thee key was Illinois' opportunism in pouncing on every Duke mistake when the game was close — and boy, there were plenty.
What we learned from NIU, Northwestern, Notre Dame and Illinois from college football Week 1
What we learned from NIU, Northwestern, Notre Dame and Illinois from college football Week 1
Beatty returns punt for TD, breaks Grange's nearly 102-year-old mark in No. 12 Illini's opening rout
Beatty had four returns for 133 yards to break Grange's mark of 125 set against Nebraska on Oct. 6, 1923. The third-quarter TD return was the Illini’s first since D’Angelo Bailey did it against Ohio State in 2013.
How far will Notre Dame, Illinois go? Last-minute college football predictions for 2025
There’s a chance to see some very good college football in 2025 around Chicago. What should we make of all this? Here are some last-minute predictions for the college football season.
2025 Illinois Football Predictions: Fighting Illini Ranked 16th in FOX Sports Ultimate 136
Here is a look at where Illinois lands in FOX Sports' Ultimate 136 rankings of all the FBS college football teams.
Trump wants a mascot revival—even if it means reviving racism: Telander
Rick Telander, contributing sports columnist for Fox 32 Chicago, sharply critiques Donald Trump's push to reinstate the “Indians" and “Redskins" team names, calling it a step backward on respect and decency.
Illinois basketball: Miami Heat, Utah Jazz select Illini stars Kasparas Jakucionis and Will Riley
Both Illinois basketball stars who were projected first-round picks went off the board in back-to-back picks.
Illini football: How Josh Kreutz, son of Bears great Olin Kreutz, is making a name for himself at Illinois
In 2025, Josh Kreutz could make his quest to make a name for himself into becoming a household name for Big Ten programs and NFL scouts.
Illinois football: Bret Bielema, with his Illini future secure, keeps advocating for 16-team playoff
With his extension in hand, Illini football coach Bret Bielema was confident as he continued his candor for a 16-team playoff before Illini night at Wrigley Field.
Illinois football strikes a Chicago pipeline with 2 local commitments this week
The Illinois basketball pipeline from Chicago to Champaign has been well documented. Illinois football is reinforcing its own pipeline from Chicago to Champaign.
Illinois reaches extension agreements for Brad Underwood, Bret Bielema
The University of Illinois has locked up both of its premier coaches on the same day.
What adding Andrej Stojakovic, the 'Balkan Boys' and more means for Illinois basketball
With a plethora of newcomers – both freshmen and from the transfer portal – head coach Brad Underwood has replaced the high-profile freshmen with experienced players.
Here are 18 football players to watch next season in the Big Ten Conference
Here's a look at football players in the Big Ten this spring who are poised to have breakout seasons this fall.
Illinois basketball star freshmen Kasparas Jakucionis, Will Riley declare for 2025 NBA Draft
Illinois basketball star freshmen will take their talents to the next level.
Zvonimir Ivisic: Illinois basketball gets commit from Arkansas transfer and brother of Tomislav Ivisic
Illinois center Tomislav Ivisic's brother will join the Illini from the transfer portal. Here's what it means for Illinois.
Another key contributor for Illinois basketball enters the transfer portal: what it means for the Illini
For the second day in a row, Illinois basketball has reportedly lost a key contributor. Here's what it means for the Illini.
Illinois basketball forward and Chicago native Morez Johnson Jr. enters transfer portal | Report
One of the most promising pieces of the core Illinois basketball put together this season has entered the transfer portal.