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

But the potentially Orlando-bound Illini got the job done in what may be the final game for several beloved standou ...

Aidan Laughery ran for 172 yards and three touchdowns, both career highs, to propel No. 23 Illinois past Northwestern 38-28 ...

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.

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Beat writer Scott Richey breaks down the Illini's Land of Lincoln Trophy-securing victory against the Wildcats ...

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, including one on career-long 64-yard run early in the second half, and No. 22 Illinois topped Northwestern 38-28 on Saturday to reach nine victories ...