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  • Undergraduate researcher Lilian Lucas, left, and geology professor Patricia Gregg. Photo by Fred Zwicky

    Ice-capped volcanoes slower to erupt, study finds

    May 9, 2022 8:45 am

    Undergraduate researcher Lilian Lucas and geology professor Patricia Gregg found that additional pressure from thick overlying glacial ice can make volcanic systems more stable and slower to erupt than volcanoes without ice.

  • From left: Beth Conerty, iFAB regional innovation officer, with Nicole Bateman and Carly McCrory-McKay from the Champaign County Economic Development Corporation. Photo credit: Anna Longworth Photography

    iFAB awarded $51 million federal grant to propel Central Illinois as biomanufacturing leader

    Jul 2, 2024 9:45 am

    The iFAB Tech Hub will receive a Phase 2 Implementation grant to position Central Illinois as a global leader in biomanufacturing and precision fermentation, supporting national security, economic growth, and job generation. 

  • Margo, 7, takes part in a IKIDS screening session with graduate student researcher Cai Zhang. Photo by Fred Zwicky

    IKIDS research secures NIH funding through 2030

    Sep 5, 2023 9:15 am

    IKIDS is part of a national initiative to study five areas of child health. IKIDS focuses on the pre-, peri- and postnatal period; neurodevelopment; and contributes to studies of obesity, respiratory health and well-being.  

  • Illini teammates celebrate their win over Duquesne on Saturday night

    Illini advance to Sweet 16 for first time since 2005

    Mar 25, 2024 8:00 am

    No. 3 seed Illinois dominated from start to finish in its 89-63 second-round win over 11th-seeded Duquesne at the CHI Health Center Omaha on Saturday night.

  • freshman guard Ty Rodgers featured on a graphic promoting the basketball game on Tuesday, Jan. 31, 2023

    Illini back at State Farm Center tonight vs. Nebraska

    Jan 31, 2023 8:45 am

    Illinois has won six straight over Nebraska, its longest streak in the series since the Cornhuskers joined the Big Ten, and one shy of the Illini's series record seven-game win streak from Jan. 3, 1921 through Dec. 11, 1976.

  • sophomore guard A.J. Redd featured on graphic promoting tonight's men's basketball game

    Illini back in action tonight vs. Fairleigh Dickinson

    Dec 29, 2023 11:00 am

    The sold out game at State Farm Center is scheduled for an 8 pm start. The Illini won the two teams' single previous meeting.

  • baseball team huddles on Illinois Field

    Illini Baseball continues homestand with weekend series vs. Northern Illinois

    Apr 12, 2024 8:45 am

    Illinois baseball continues its season-long nine-game homestand with a three-game weekend set vs. Northern Illinois. The Orange and Blue (17-13) are coming off of a midweek win over Illinois State, 10-6, on Tuesday.

  • Two Illini infielders 'high five' in celebration of a win last weekend against Miami (OH)

    Illini Baseball hosts Nebraska in final home series this weekend

    May 13, 2022 2:15 pm

    Illinois (26-19, 12-6) is currently in fifth place in the Big Ten and is coming off a series sweep of Miami (OH) last weekend. Nebraska is 19-27 (7-11 B1G) and won one of three at Minnesota last weekend.

  • Big Ten Baseball Tournament bracket

    Illini Baseball kicks off Big Ten Tournament against Michigan Thursday

    May 25, 2022 10:45 am

    The  Illinois travel to Omaha, Nebraska, for the 2022 Big Ten Baseball Tournament at Charles Schwab Field. Illinois is making its 24th Big Ten Tournament appearance and looks for its fifth tournament title (1989, 1990, 2000, 2011).

  • an Illini second baseman, sporting huge patches of eye black, throws to first in an attempt to turn a double play

    Illini Baseball opens Big Ten play with trip to Nebraska

    Mar 24, 2023 9:15 am

    The Illinois baseball team returns to action Friday in Lincoln, Neb., where they begin Big Ten play at Haymarket Park. The Illini (10 -7) earned their first home win of the season on Tuesday, defeating Bradley, 6-4, in midweek action.

  • On-field group shot of the entire Illini Baseball team

    Illini Baseball set for final Big Ten series at Rutgers

    May 12, 2023 10:45 am

    Fighting Illini baseball  hits the road for their final Big Ten series of the season against Rutgers in Piscataway, N.J. Friday's and Saturday's games are both scheduled for a 5:00 p.m. CT first pitch, and both will be streamed on B1G+. 

  • Illini Baseball set for First Pitch invitational

    Mar 1, 2024 9:30 am

    Illinois baseball heads out on the road again, making the trip to Greenville, S.C., for the First Pitch Invitational, hosted by Michigan State at Fluor Field, home of the Greenville Drive, the High-A affiliate of the Boston Red Sox. 

  • Illini baseball team photo at Illinois Field

    Illini Baseball set for regular season finale vs. UT Martin

    May 18, 2023 9:45 am

    Illini baseball (23-24, 12-12) returns to Champaign for the final series of the season against UT Martin (21-31, 14-10) in the first-ever meeting between the two programs. 6:00 p.m. first pitch on Thursday and Friday, 1:00 p.m. on Saturday.

  • close-up of players' hands raised in a team huddle

    Illini Baseball set to play Bradley in Peoria tonight

    Apr 27, 2022 8:30 am

    The Illinois baseball team travels to Bradley for a midweek night game against the Braves. Illinois (20-17, 11-4) is coming off their first B1G series loss of the season against Maryland.

  • an Illini pitcher winds up for his delivery

    Illini Baseball's weekend road trip at Coastal Carolina

    Mar 10, 2023 8:45 am

    Illinois baseball returns to action in Conway, S.C., facing the Coastal Carolina Chanticleers for three games and capping off its 13-game road trip to begin the season. The Illini earned their second-straight series win last week against Sam Houston.

  • Illini Baseball team huddles

    Illini Baseball travels to Northwestern for weekend series

    Apr 7, 2023 8:45 am

    Illinois looks to rebound following a midweek defeat to Illinois State at Illinois Field. In the 12-9 defeat, Branden Comia hit the first Illini grand slam since 2018 and Jacob Schroeder added a three-run homer, his seventh in 15 games. 

  • senior right-handed pitcher Tommy Green delivers a pitch

    Illini Baseball wins Tuesday night battle with Indiana State

    May 4, 2022 9:00 am

    The Fighting Illini won the second game of the season against Indiana State on Tuesday night, 6-3. Jacob Campbell and Cam McDonald led the Illini at the plate, driving in a combined three runs while both tallied hits in the win.

  • freshman pitcher Jake Schwartz delivers a pitch. He is schedule to start tonight's game against Illinois State

    Illini Baseball wraps up homestand with tonight's matchup vs. Illinois State

    Apr 4, 2023 9:45 am

    Fighting Illini baseball wraps up this four-game homestand hosting Illinois State, scheduled for tonight at 6:00 p.m. This is the first of two meetings in eight days between the two programs, as Illinois heads to Normal on April 11.

  • a previous watch party at State Farm Center with Illini basketball shown on the videoboards

    Illini Basketball doubleheader watch party set for State Farm Center

    Mar 27, 2024 8:30 am

    Fighting Illini Athletics will host a doubleheader watch party at State Farm Center on Thursday, with both women's and men's basketball playing postseason games being shown on the videoboard. Gates will open at 6 p.m. and admission is free.  

  • unidentified Illini Baseball player looks and points to the sky as he touches home plate to score

    Illini bats erupt for 18 runs in dominant win at Penn State

    May 20, 2022 9:45 am

    Illinois scored 18 runs on 17 hits to take the series opener at Penn State on Thursday evening, 18-7. The Illini improve to 29-20 overall on the season and 15-7 in the Big Ten.

  • Illini players Shannon, Mayer and Goode with their backs to the camera as the team huddles on court

    Illini beat Michigan in double overtime thriller

    Mar 3, 2023 10:45 am

    As the Fighting Illini honored the contributions of Terrence Shannon Jr. and Matthew Mayer on Senior Night, the duo did what they have done all season in leading the Illini to a 91-87 double-overtime victory over Michigan.

  • right handed pitcher Joe Glassey is fired up as he steps away from the pitcher's mound

    Illini blast their way to 6-3 victory over Iowa

    May 13, 2024 8:30 am

     Illinois baseball (30-17, 15-6) captured a series victory with a 6-3 win over Iowa (29-20, 14-10) Sunday at Illinois Field. They'll be back in action on Thursday, as they take on Purdue in the final weekend series of the season. 

  • illini player looks to advance the ball against a Catalonia defender

    Illini blow past Catalonia All-Stars, 103-69

    Aug 14, 2023 10:15 am

    Four players, including freshman Amani Hansberry and sophomore Ty Rodgers, scored in double figures as Illinois emphasized its transition game and offensive rebounding in a 103-69 victory Sunday over the Catalonia All-Stars.  

  • Terrence Shannon Jr. secures the ball as he moves toward the basket against Kansas defenders

    Illini close preseason slate with win over #1 Kansas in Maui Strong Relief Matchup

    Oct 30, 2023 9:45 am

    No. 25 Illinois never trailed in the second half en route to an 82-75 victory over No. 1 Kansas at State Farm Center on Sunday night.  Terrence Shannon led the Illini with a game-high 28 points, a team-high five 3-pointers and two steals in the victory. 

  • Illini Close Strong, Earn Spot in Elite Eight With Gritty Win Over Iowa State

    Mar 29, 2024 8:30 am

    Never trailing in the contest, third-seeded Illinois battled to a 72-69 win over No. 2 seed Iowa State in the Sweet 16 on Thursday night at TD Garden to secure a spot in the Elite Eight for the first time since 2005.

  • Adalia McKenzie moves around a Missouri State defender with the help of a screen by Camille Hobby

    Illini complete comeback in WBIT opener against Missouri State

    Mar 22, 2024 8:15 am

    Illinois overcame a double-digit second-half deficit to take down Missouri State, 74-69, in the first round of the Women's Basketball Invitation Tournament at State Farm Center on Thursday night. 

  • Adalia McKenzie in the air for an inside shot facing three Northwestern defenders

    Illini complete season sweep over Northwestern in 82-71 home win

    Feb 9, 2024 11:45 am

    Adalia McKenzie and Makira Cook both scored in double figures, and Kendall Bostic grabbed 13 rebounds with a steal and a block to boot. It was Bostic's fourth game in the last five that she has reached double-digit boards.

  • game action image of Terrence Shannon Jr. and Coleman Hawkins

    Illini cruise past Nebraska on the road, 76-50

    Jan 11, 2023 8:45 am

    Five different Illini finished in double figures, and Illinois took advantage of a big second half, outscoring the Cornhuskers, 42-27, in the final 20 minutes of play, to cruise to victory in Lincoln.

  • Junior infielder Drake Westcott slam one of his two home runs

    Illini crush six home runs to complete sweep of Michigan State

    May 8, 2023 8:30 am

    Fighting Illini Baseball will be back in action on Friday when they begin their final Big Ten series of the season at Rutgers. First pitch for the series opener is scheduled for 5:00 p.m. CT. 

  • Coleman Hawkins driving past a Rutgers defender. Hawkins had eleven of his eighteen points in the second half

    Illini defense dominates in 69-60 win over Rutgers

    Feb 12, 2023 5:30 pm

    Illinois used a 19-0 second-half scoring run to defeat No. 24 Rutgers, 69-60, on Saturday afternoon. The Illini outscored the Scarlet Knights, 39-26, in the second half en route to the team's fourth win over an AP Top-25 opponent this season.

  • Illini wide receiver Pat Bryant celebrates a touchdown

    Illini dominate Chattanooga in 31-0 shutout

    Sep 23, 2022 10:30 am

    Illinois closed non-conference play with a resounding 31-0 win against Chattanooga in the first Thursday night fame at Memorial Stadium, moving the Fighting Illini to 3-1 on the season.

  • junior running back Chase Brown waves to crowd after scoring a touchdown

    Illini dominate Northwestern, 41-3, in regular season finale

    Nov 27, 2022 3:45 pm

    The Illini defense forced six turnovers, including a scoop and score and pick six from Sydney Brown, while Devon Witherspoon recorded two interceptions. With an 8-4 overall record, they'll learn their bowl destination next week.

  • Terence Shannon, Jr. and Coleman Hawkins high five on State Farm Center court

    Illini down Ohio State, 69-60

    Jan 25, 2023 9:00 am

    Illinois brought the energy from start to finish in a bounce-back 69-60 win against Ohio State at State Farm Center on Tuesday night.

  • The Illini sideline erupts in cheers as they build a lead in the second half

    Illini earn 72-64 win over Nebraska with dominant second-half play

    Feb 10, 2023 10:30 am

    Illinois Women's Basketball overcame a double-digit second-half deficit to take down Nebraska, 72-64, on the road at Pinnacle Bank Arena on Thursday night.

  • Terrence Shannon Jr. wades into a group of fans hoisting the Braggin' Rights trophy

    Illini earn Braggin' Rights with 97-73 romp over Missouri

    Dec 23, 2023 10:00 am

    The Fighting Illini (9-2) had four players score in double figures, led by Terrence Shannon Jr., who secured a double-double with 30 points and 11 rebounds. Quincy Guerrier tacked on 28 points and eight rebounds. 

  • Illini team huddles on the court during a game

    Illini earn No. 9 seed, open NCAA Tourney Thursday vs. No. 8 Arkansas

    Mar 13, 2023 8:30 am

    The Illini open their NCAA Tournament run against No. 8 seed Arkansas in the first round on Thursday at Wells Fargo Arena in Des Moines, Iowa. Game time is set for 3:30 p.m. CT and will be televised on TBS. 

  • junior guard Adalia McKenzie looks fierce and muscular as she celebrates during the game against Indiana

    Illini earns first ranked win of season in 20-point victory over Indiana

    Feb 20, 2024 11:00 am

    Leading for the final three quarters, all six Illini players who saw the court finished in double figures as the Orange and Blue improved to 7-8 in conference play with three regular-season games left on the schedule. 

  • composite photo of Illini Softball players in action

    Illini earn third seed in 2022 Big Ten softball tournament

    May 9, 2022 8:45 am

    Illinois earned a first-round bye as the third seed, and will begin action in the quarterfinals on Thursday (May 12) at 12:30 p.m. CT, facing the winner of No. 6 Ohio State and No. 11 Purdue.

  • freshman guard Dra Gibbs-Lawhorn featured on graphic promoting the game against Michigan on Feb. 13, 2024

    Illini face Michigan tonight at sold-out State Farm Center

    Feb 13, 2024 9:15 am

    The Big Ten rematch with Michigan tips off at 6 p.m. CT (Peacock). Illinois enters this week in sole possession of second in the Big Ten standings at 8-4, behind No. 2 Purdue (11-2).

  • sophomore guard RJ Melendez featured in graphic promoting the Illinois-Nebraska game on Jan. 10, 2023

    Illini face Nebraska in Lincoln tonight

    Jan 10, 2023 8:45 am

    Illinois travels to Lincoln, Nebraska in search of its first road win and seeking consecutive victories for the first time since Nov. 25-29, facing the Cornhuskers (9-7, 2-3) at 8 p.m. (BTN).

  • promotional graphic for Saturday's game against Rutgers

    Illini face No. 24 Rutgers in Saturday showdown at State Farm Center

    Feb 10, 2023 2:30 pm

    Following an unexpected idle week with Tuesday's home game against Minnesota postponed due to COVID concerns, U of I returns to action Saturday at home against  Rutgers (1 p.m. CT, FS1).  Illinois has won seven of its last nine games.

  • Sophomore guard Luke Goode featured on graphic advertising the game against Northwestern on Feb. 23, 2023

    Illini face Northwestern tonight at State Farm Center

    Feb 23, 2023 9:00 am

    Fighting Illini Men's Basketball plays its penultimate game at State Farm Center on Thursday night, facing No. 21 Northwestern. Illinois is 13-2 at home this season and carries a four-game winning streak at State Farm Center.

  • Coleman Hawkins featured on graphic promoting the game at Tennessee on Saturday, Dec. 9, 2023

    Illini face ranked road test at Tennessee

    Dec 8, 2023 12:15 pm

    No. 20 Illinois wraps up a stretch of three straight games away from home over a one-week span, traveling to Knoxville, Tenn. for a Saturday showdown with No. 17 Tennessee (11 a.m. CT, CBS).

  • Terrence Shannon Jr. looks to pass around strong defense by the Hoosiers

    Illini fall to Indiana, snap four game winning streak

    Jan 20, 2023 9:15 am

    Illinois (13-6, 4-4) will return to State Farm Center on Tuesday night to take on Ohio State (10-8, 2-5) at 6 p.m. for Krush Cancer Night.

  • Marcus Domask lines up a shot while being closely guarded by a Purdue defender

    Illini fall to the third-ranked Boilermakers at State Farm Center

    Mar 5, 2024 1:30 pm

    No. 12 Illinois led by as many as 10 in the first half, but it was not enough in the Fighting Illini's 77-71 loss to No. 3 Purdue at State Farm Center on Tuesday night. 

  • Marcus Domask shoots over a Penn State defender on Feb. 21, 2924

    Illini falter late at Penn State

    Feb 22, 2024 8:15 am

    The Fighting Illini led by as many as 14, but the Nittany Lions scored the final eight points of the night in the Orange and Blue's fifth Big Ten loss of the season. 

  • Junior Jackson Buchanan, who earned All-Big Ten Championship Team honors for the second straight season, lines up a putt at the Big Ten Championships

    Illini Finish Second at Big Ten Championship

    Apr 29, 2024 8:15 am

    The Illini men's golf team finished second at the 2024 Big Ten Championship on Sunday at Scioto Country Club, snapping the program's Big Ten-record streak of eight consecutive league titles.   

  • Logo for ReliaQuest Bowl

    Illini Football accepts invitation to 2023 ReliaQuest Bowl

    Dec 5, 2022 8:45 am

    The Illinois football team has accepted an invitation to play in the 2023 ReliaQuest Bowl in Tampa, Florida. Illinois will play Mississippi State at Raymond James Stadium on Monday, Jan. 2 at 11 a.m. CT on ESPN2.  

  • two Illini players celebrate

    Illini Football handles Virginia, 24-3

    Sep 12, 2022 9:30 am

    The Illini scored 24 unanswered points, while the defense held the Cavaliers to 1-for-16 on third down, 1-for-4 on fourth down, and racked up five sacks on the day.

  • orange-tinted photo of an older Dick Butkus with text, "Dick Butkus, 1942 - 2023"

    Illini Football legend Dick Butkus passes away at 80

    Oct 6, 2023 10:00 am

    Dick Butkus, regarded as the greatest linebacker in football history, passed away at his home in Malibu, California. As an Illini, Butkus played center on offense, linebacker on defense and led the team to the 1963 Big Ten title and a Rose Bowl victory.