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The Illini home opener at 8 p.m. Thursday anchors a full weekend of family events across Champaign-Urbana.

• Grange Grove kicks off at 5 p.m. with...

Another five-star visit from 2028 prospect Bentley Lusakueno signals Illinois basketball's sustained recruiting surge, with three elite targets now...

Thursday's 8 p.m. kickoff at Gies Memorial Stadium pits Illinois as a 27.5-point favorite against UAB. Key questions include whether the Illini can...

UIUC’s Carl R. Woese Institute for Genomic Biology is bringing plant science to life with a hands-on pollen experiment led by Outreach Coordinator Corinne Campbell.

The Marching Illini earned its #3 national ranking by blending its 1868 roots with ongoing student-focused innovation. Director Barry Houser noted the...

UIUC’s new Alma Project embeds community-based learning into 36 courses so undergraduates develop neighborliness, belonging, and civic purpose by...

UIUC researchers have developed a fast, room-temperature method using sound waves and water microdroplets to convert Kraft lignin—50 million tons...

Nathan Knapik arrives as Illinois' right tackle after a transfer from Idaho, where he played just five games before redshirting and earned one start...

Attend Hao Wang's Siebel School colloquium to explore Bayesian deep learning as a bridge from reliable neural networks to interpretable foundation...

Lower bowl reserved season tickets at State Farm Center have sold out in back-to-back seasons for the first time in program history, underscoring...

Illinois kicks off 2026 on Thursday at 8 p.m. CT on BTN as a 27.5-point favorite against UAB, with fans debuting the new video board and concession...

UIUC students highlight how tailgating and community gatherings fuel excitement for the football season.

• Evan Raffin secured a four-year ticket plan...

Sheppard represented Busey Bank in its expanded commercial partnership with the University of Illinois Division of Intercollegiate Athletics.

Six Illinois master's students have been named 2026–27 Spectrum Scholars by the ALA, earning recognition for their leadership and commitment to...

Illinois confirmed its starting kicker and punter ahead of Thursday's season opener.

• Ethan Moczulski takes kickoff and field goal duties while Lars...

The Illinois Fighting Illini host the Duke Blue Devils at Gies Memorial Stadium in Champaign on Saturday, September 12, 2026, at 2:30 PM. Tickets go on sale through AXS.com for this key early-season matchup.

J Leman explains why the Illinois football team is optimistic about quarterback Katin Houser's leadership and abilities.

The seven-year Nike extension keeps every Illini team in the Swoosh through June 2033, extending a partnership that began in 1995 and continues to strengthen the athletics brand with new fan apparel ahead.

• Illinois faces Marquette on Nov. 27 and Saint Joseph's on Nov. 29 in the Baha Mar Hoops tournament, marking the first announced 2026-27...

Illinois baseball opens its 2026 fall schedule with four away games, offering an early glimpse of preparation for the 2027 season.

• Road-only format:...