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.

What we learned at the Final Four before Illinois basketball plays UConn

Here’s what we learned from the Final Four nearly 24 hours before the Illini played UConn for the right to play for a national title.

Keaton Wagler leads deep group of talented freshmen still putting their imprint on March Madness

Keaton Wagler is not in Kansas anymore. He's two wins away from capturing a national championship — just like the other young guns in Indy even if his script hasn't exactly been by the book.

What this Final 4 run means to Illini nation | Fox Chicago Sports
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Former Illini forward Roger Powell joined Tina in studio for Chicago Sports Tonight. Powell took a trip down memory lane as a member of the legendary 2005 Illini team and explained what this year's Final 4 run means to Illini nation.

Illinois faces more than UConn — Hurley’s volatility is part of the test: Telander

A stunning UConn comeback sets up a Final Four clash with Illinois, but all eyes are on Dan Hurley’s volatile sideline behavior and how it could impact the game.

Champaign Toast - Why the Illini can cut down the nets in Indianapolis | Chicago Sports Tonight
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Former Illini great Kendall Gill joined Tina in studio to preview the Illinois/UCONN Final 4 matchup on Saturday. Kendall explains why he believes the Illini are the favorites to advance to the National Title game, whether this is Brad Underwood's most talented roster and as a former Illini, what this Final 4 run has meant to him.