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Former Oklahoma St. QB Lunt joining Illinois Jun 17, 2013 12:00 AM
Big Ten releases 2015 football schedule Jun 3, 2013 12:00 AM
Big Ten officials announced the conference schedule for the 2015 football season today, which will consist of eight games for each of the Big Ten’s 14 teams before the conference moves to nine-game schedules in 2016.
Illini can’t stem the Tide in title match Jun 2, 2013 12:00 AM
U of I trustees OK extension, raise for Groce May 29, 2013 12:00 AM
University trustees have signed off on a $200,000 annual raise and contract extension for Illinois basketball coach John Groce. Trustees also voted Wednesday to give Illinois-Chicago men's head coach Howard Moore a three-year contract extension, and they approved the naming-rights deal to change Assembly Hall in Champaign to the State Farm Center. Groce's salary will increase to $1.2 million a year. His contract now runs through April 2018.
Big Ten announces 2014 conference football schedule May 16, 2013 12:00 AM
The 2014 Big Ten conference football schedule features a whole slate of games in September, with the conference schedule kicking off with Penn State traveling to Rutgers on Sept. 13. The game will be the Scarlet Knights first Big Ten conference game. Illinois opens conference play at Nebraska on Sept. 27, and Northwestern travels to Penn State the same day.
Illini Caravan visits suburbs, Daily Herald subscribers May 15, 2013 12:00 AM
University of Illinois men's basketball coach John Groce, women's basketball coach Matt Bollant, men's gymnastics coach Justin Spring and women's soccer coach Janet Rayfield stopped in Rolling Meadows on Wednesday to meet with fans and Daily Herald subscribers. They're taking part in the annual Illini Caravan.
Big Ten/ACC Challenge schedule set May 8, 2013 12:00 AM
Matchups for the 15th annual Big Ten/ACC Challenge for men's basketball are set, and Illinois will travel to Atlanta to face Georgia Tech, with Northwestern traveling to North Carolina State.
Northwestern-area bar shuts doors to Illini May 2, 2013 12:00 AM
The University of Illinois' plans to have coaches and others court fans at a bar near Northwestern's campus have been called off after Wildcats fans objected. The stop was to be part of the Fighting Illini Caravan promotional tour around the state.
U of I sells Assembly Hall naming rights Apr 29, 2013 12:00 AM
CHAMPAIGN — The iconic Assembly Hall basketball arena has a new name, and the University of Illinois has a new partner to back its athletic programs. As part of a 30-year, $60 million agreement, Illini officials have joined with State Farm to rename the arena the State Farm Center. The building is undergoing a major renovation project that is scheduled for completion in the fall of 2016.
Healthier Affrunti getting his golf game back Apr 23, 2013 12:00 AM
Len Ziehm catches up with Crystal Lake's Joe Affrunti, who suffered a serious shoulder injury months after earning his PGA Tour card. Now he's sharpening his game on the Web.com tour and preparing for his return to the PGA Tour. "My first tournament back will probably be in Memphis (St. Jude Classic in June)," said Affrunti, "but I can play on the Web.com as long as my (PGA Tour qualifying) number doesn't come up."
2 transfers joining Illini basketball team Apr 17, 2013 12:00 AM
Seton Hall guard Aaron Cosby and Illinois State forward Jon Ekey will transfer to Illinois following the completion of the spring semester, Illinois men's basketball coach John Groce announced Wednesday.
Illini broadcasts will shift to WSCR 670-AM Apr 17, 2013 12:00 AM
Starting with the 2013 men's basketball season and the 2014 football season, WSCR radio will be the new Chicago affiliate of the Illini Sports Network, school officials announced Wednesday. The multi-year agreement encompasses the football and men's basketball programs, and Illinois director of athletics Mike Thomas said the Score, the CBS Radio-owned 670-AM station, will carry Illini basketball starting with the 2013-14 season and add Illini football in 2014.
Illinois gives Groce contract extension, raise Apr 13, 2013 12:00 AM
Illinois has rewarded coach John Groce's successful first season in Champaign with a contract extension and a $200,000-a-year raise. Athletic Director Mike Thomas said Saturday that Groce's contract will be extended one year through the 2017-18 season. The raise will increase his pay to $1.6 million a year.
Points set for his second Masters Apr 3, 2013 12:00 AM
Winfield's Kevin Streelman wasn't the only Illinois golfer earning a trip to the Masters. D.A. Points, the former University of Illinois golfer, also did it by winning the Shell Houston Open on Sunday. Len Ziehm has more on Points and a look at golf course openings in the area in this golf notes report.
Now the real work begins for Groce, Illini Mar 24, 2013 12:00 AM
During my first year studying at the University of Illinois in Champaign — or at least being enrolled in classes — the Fighting Illini football team won the Rose Bowl. Then the Illini succumbed to scandal, and the football program hasn’t ever been the same except for an occasional spasm of success. Over time the realization became that Illinois is a basketball school rather than a football school and a basketball state rather than a football state.
Illini lose thriller to Miami in third roundMar 24, 2013 12:00 AM
There was no question about Shane Larkin's go-ahead 3-pointer for Miami. The ball that appeared to ricochet off the hands of Miami's Kenny Kadji seconds later but went to the Hurricanes — well, look at the replay. The Hurricanes got Larkin's big shot and the close call, holding on for a 63-59 victory over Illinois on Sunday night in the East Regional. "You saw the same video I did," first-year Illinois coach John Groce said.
Late 3-pointers lift Illinois past Colorado 57-49 Mar 22, 2013 12:00 AM
Brandon Paul and D.J. Richardson made consecutive 3-pointers to give Illinois the lead with 6 minutes left and the seventh-seeded Illini pulled out a tough 57-49 win over Colorado in a game of wild momentum swings Friday in the second round of the NCAA tournament.
Looking at the Big Dance from all the angles Mar 21, 2013 12:00 AM
Are you ready for some Spero Dedes and Doug Gottlieb coming to you live from Salt Lake City!! Actually, I am. Doesn't matter who's announcing or who's playing ... it's the Big Dance. Let's get it on.
Buffalo Grove gymnast a lord of the rings for Illini, U.S. Mar 21, 2013 12:00 AM
You know you're doing something right when former Olympians are wowed by a performance. That's been the case for Buffalo Grove native Mike Wilner, a University of Illinois gymnast who's ranked No. 1 nationally on still rings. The computer engineering major also will compete in this summer's 19th Maccabiah Games in Israel. "I could see him being a national champion, even this year," said Illini head coach Justin Spring.
Lots of suburban and state talent in NCAA tourney Mar 20, 2013 12:00 AM
Illinois has its share of basketball talent spread across the country for the start of the NCAA men's basketball tournament. The suburbs can lay claim to some talented players as well, such as Mundelein's Ben Brust and Benet's Frank Kaminski at Wisconsin, Warren Township's Brandon Paul at Illinois, and Neuqua Valley's Dwayne Evans at Saint Louis. Here's a look at players who hail from our state, and a few head coaches with ties to the Land of Lincoln: