Denzel Boston’s big day helps Washington beat No. 23 Illinois and match its 2024 win total

Denzel Boston threw and caught a touchdown pass, and finished with career highs of 10 catches and 153 receiving yards to lead Washington to a 42-25 victory over No. 23 Illinois on Saturday.

Altmyer throws for career-high 390 yards and No. 22 Illinois beats Purdue 43-27

Illinois sealed the victory with two more Olano field goals in the second half followed by Feagin's 1-yard plunge with 1:19 left in the third to make it 40-21.

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.

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.

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 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.