How a fourth-straight city championship epitomizes Whitney Young star Destiny Jackson's dominance
While Destiny Jackson is 4-0 in the city championship, there's still another goal the Illini commit and No. 1-rated recruit in the state wants to achieve.
While Destiny Jackson is 4-0 in the city championship, there's still another goal the Illini commit and No. 1-rated recruit in the state wants to achieve.
Illinois plays through a demanding stretch with a virus hindering multiple players
Illinois wasn’t showing any hard feelings toward its opponent when it declined to participate in a postgame handshake. There was a good reason for it.
Illinois wasn’t showing any hard feelings toward its opponent when it declined to participate in a postgame handshake. There was a good reason for it.
Illinois loses freshman forward, Thornton Township alum Morez Johnson Jr. to a broken wrist
The injury means Johnson won’t be available Tuesday when Illinois (17-9, 9-7 Big Ten) visits No. 11 Wisconsin (20-5, 10-4).
The injury means Johnson won’t be available Tuesday when Illinois (17-9, 9-7 Big Ten) visits No. 11 Wisconsin (20-5, 10-4).
Illinois college basketball power rankings: Where teams stand through mid-February
Here's everything you need to know about Illinois college basketball teams and where they sit in mid-February.
Here's everything you need to know about Illinois college basketball teams and where they sit in mid-February.
No. 23 Illinois leans on talented freshman class that can be a force when healthy
The Illini decided to go young, and these first-year Illini have flashed plenty of potential. If they can keep everyone healthy, they're good enough to be quite the presence in March.
The Illini decided to go young, and these first-year Illini have flashed plenty of potential. If they can keep everyone healthy, they're good enough to be quite the presence in March.
No. 18 Illinois trying to regain its mojo with big man Tomislav Ivisic out indefinitely
The Illini have played three straight games without 7-foot-1, 255-pound sophomore center Tomislav Ivisic, who's out indefinitely with mononucleosis, and have yet to regain their stride.
The Illini have played three straight games without 7-foot-1, 255-pound sophomore center Tomislav Ivisic, who's out indefinitely with mononucleosis, and have yet to regain their stride.
Final thoughts on Notre Dame, NIU, Illinois and Northwestern at the end of the college football season
Here are some parting thoughts as the 2024 college football season officially came to a close for the major programs around Illinois.
Here are some parting thoughts as the 2024 college football season officially came to a close for the major programs around Illinois.
Kylan Boswell scores 17 points as No. 17 Illinois defeats Northwestern 83-74
Kylan Boswell scored 17 points and had six rebounds to lead No. 17 Illinois over Northwestern 83-74 on Sunday.
Kylan Boswell scored 17 points and had six rebounds to lead No. 17 Illinois over Northwestern 83-74 on Sunday.
Michigan State HC Tom Izzo on Illinois: They look like the 'Celtics or Lakers'
The No. 19 Illinois Fighting Illini have been rolling as winners of six of their last seven games. That's caught the eye of long-time Michigan State coach Tom Izzo.
The No. 19 Illinois Fighting Illini have been rolling as winners of six of their last seven games. That's caught the eye of long-time Michigan State coach Tom Izzo.
Kylan Boswell scores 22 to help No. 19 Illinois dismantle Indiana 94-69
Illinois took control with a 15-2 flurry after the first media timeout to build a 25-10 lead. Indiana never got within single digits again.
Illinois took control with a 15-2 flurry after the first media timeout to build a 25-10 lead. Indiana never got within single digits again.
Jakucionis makes tiebreaking basket as No. 22 Illinois edges Washington 81-77
The Illini have now won eight of their past 10 games, with the two losses coming by a combined six points — one in overtime and the other to No. 1 Tennessee.
The Illini have now won eight of their past 10 games, with the two losses coming by a combined six points — one in overtime and the other to No. 1 Tennessee.
White leads No. 22 Illinois to 109-77 blowout at No. 9 Oregon
Earned its first win over a ranked team this season after losing top-10 matchups against Alabama and Tennessee.
Earned its first win over a ranked team this season after losing top-10 matchups against Alabama and Tennessee.
Illinois holds off South Carolina in chippy slugfest, 21-17
The Illinois Fighting Illini came out on top Tuesday in the Cheez-It Citrus Bowl, defeating the South Carolina Gamecocks 21-17.
The Illinois Fighting Illini came out on top Tuesday in the Cheez-It Citrus Bowl, defeating the South Carolina Gamecocks 21-17.
No. 24 Illinois cruises past Chicago State 117-64 behind Boswell's triple-double
Illinois led 60-24 at halftime and built its lead to as many as 58 points in the second half.
Illinois led 60-24 at halftime and built its lead to as many as 58 points in the second half.
Kasparas Jakucionis scores 21, lifts Illinois over Missouri in 80-77 thriller
Jakucionis scored 21 points, including the go-ahead basket with 28 seconds left to make his mark in the annual Braggin' Rights game between Illinois and Missouri.
Jakucionis scored 21 points, including the go-ahead basket with 28 seconds left to make his mark in the annual Braggin' Rights game between Illinois and Missouri.
Fighting Illini upset bid spoiled as No. 1 Tennessee wins on buzzer-beater
Tennessee is 9-1 in games in which they are ranked No. 1 in coach Rick Barnes’ 10 seasons and is 10-2 all-time. Illinois fell to 3-23 all-time vs. No. 1-ranked teams.
Tennessee is 9-1 in games in which they are ranked No. 1 in coach Rick Barnes’ 10 seasons and is 10-2 all-time. Illinois fell to 3-23 all-time vs. No. 1-ranked teams.
Illinois football QB Luke Altmeyer announces his return in 2025
Illinois football got some great news on Saturday. Their quarterback is back in 2025.
Illinois football got some great news on Saturday. Their quarterback is back in 2025.
Nick Martinelli shows up when it matters: Takeaways from Northwestern's overtime thrilling win vs. Illinois
Here are our takeaways from the first game in the season series between Northwestern and Illinois.
Here are our takeaways from the first game in the season series between Northwestern and Illinois.
University of Illinois assistant football coach dies at 62
Dana Dimel, a University of Illinois assistant football coach whose career spanned 35 years, died at the age of 62 on Tuesday, the team announced.
Dana Dimel, a University of Illinois assistant football coach whose career spanned 35 years, died at the age of 62 on Tuesday, the team announced.
How learned respect for a rival helped Illinois win The Hat for the 3rd time in 4 years
Illinois that respect. To get that respect, however, they had to learn how to respect one opponent that had their number. That opponent was Northwestern.
Illinois that respect. To get that respect, however, they had to learn how to respect one opponent that had their number. That opponent was Northwestern.