Illinois that respect. To get that respect, however, they had to learn how to respect one opponent that had their number.

After suffering three consecutive defeats for the first time as a head coach Saturday, David Braun sported a stern expression as he stepped into the Chicago Cubs media room for his final postgame ...

Nov 30, 2024; Chicago, Illinois, USA; Illinois Fighting Illini linebacker Ryan Meed (34) holds the “Land of Lincoln” trophy ...

CHICAGO – Nursing a narrow 14-10 lead over Northwestern fresh out of the halftime break Saturday at Wrigley Field, No. 22 ...

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The Fighting Illini beat the Wildcats 38-28 Saturday at the friendly confines while many fans and holiday-season revelers across Chicago dealt with plummeting temperatures.

The Illini got their ninth win of the season -- the eighth nine-win season in program history -- as Laughery ran 12 times for ...

CHICAGO — Aidan Laughery rushed for three touchdowns and No. 22 Illinois topped Northwestern 38-28 on Saturday to reach nine ...

Aidan Laughery rushed for three touchdowns and No. 23 Illinois topped Northwestern 38-28 on Saturday to reach nine victories.

No. 23 Illinois defeated its in-state rival Northwestern at the Friendly Confines of Wrigley Field on Saturday.

The Illini await their bowl assignment — almost certainly will the Citrus Bowl in Orlando, Florida, on New Year's Eve.

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