National soccer festival coming to Rantoul
The Rantoul Sports Complex is hosting “Soccer Wars” on July 12 and 13. It’s the event’s first stop in Illinois.
‘Good choice’ — JD Vance brings Pope Leo XIV a Bears jersey
The navy jersey had his name “Pope Leo” on the back. His jersey number? XIV, of course.
Illinois crumbles in extra innings, losing to Eastern Illinois University
The Fighting Illini softball team was unable to complete a come-from-behind victory against Eastern Illinois University Wednesday evening, losing 4-3 in extra innings.
Thousands test their speed, limits at Christie Clinic Illinois Race Weekend
Nearly 900 runners signed up for the 26.2 mile run.
Illinois sets the momentum for the week with a win against DePaul University
CHAMPAIGN — The Fighting Illini softball team (19-23) protected its home field with another win against DePaul University on Tuesday. The Illini beat the Blue Devils 9-4, Takeaways DePaul: DePaul struggled to get things going against Illinois. The Blue Devils went three innings without a hit and struggled to get Illinois off the field in…
Illinois goes winless in Easter Weekend series against Purdue
Illinois lost all three games to the Boilermakers, including a 3-7 defeat on Sunday that marks their 11th Big Ten conference loss.
Illinois grand slams its way to a win against Valparaiso
The Fighting Illini softball team protected its home field with a 5-1 win against Valparaiso University on Wednesday.
Illinois wins weekend home series against Michigan State
The Fighting Illini softball team hosted the Michigan State Spartans this past weekend in a home series.
Illinois defeats Western Illinois, breaking a seven game losing streak
It came down to the last inning to determine a winner, but Illinois was able to get back in the win column with a 7-6 victory.
Tradition and Triumph: Christie Clinic Illinois Race Weekend celebrates its sixteenth year in April
Tradition and Triumph is the theme for the 2025 Christie Clinic Illinois Race Weekend.
Booker and No. 1 Texas dispatch No. 8 Illinois 65-48 to send the Longhorns back to the Sweet 16
Madison Booker scored 20 points and No. 1-seed Texas used a smothering defense to earn a 65-48 victory over No. 8 Illinois on Monday, sending the Longhorns to the Sweet 16 for the fourth time in the last five seasons.
Illinois faces tall task in matchup with No. 1 Texas and towering forwards Jones and Oldacre
Illinois earned its first NCAA Tournament win in 25 years with a huge dose of muscle and finesse from rugged forward Kendall Bostic.
Koby Brea leads the way as Kentucky beats Illinois 84-75 for first Sweet 16 appearance since 2019
Koby Brea matched a career high with 23 points and Kentucky beat Illinois 84-75 on Sunday to advance beyond the NCAA Tournament’s opening weekend for the first time since they reached the Elite Eight in 2019.
Bryant scores 17 and leads No. 8 Illinois to 1st March Madness win in 25 years over No. 9 Creighton
Genesis Bryant scored 17 points and No. 8 Illinois earned its first NCAA Tournament victory in 25 years Saturday night with a 66-57 win over No. 9 Creighton.
Riley scores 22 as No. 6 seed Illinois defeats Xavier 86-73 in NCAA Tournament
Illinois will seek to advance beyond the first weekend of March Madness for a second straight year.