University of Illinois
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Illinois adds a year to Ron Zook's contract
Jul 23, 2009 11:00 pm - Illinois football coach Ron Zook has received a one-year contract extension. University trustees on Thursday approved the agreement keeping the fifth-year coach under co...
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Illini guard Jeff Jordan leaves basketball teamJun 23, 2009 11:00 pm - CHAMPAIGN - Jeff Jordan, a two-year reserve point guard, has decided not to return to the Illinois basketball program. Jordan, the oldest son of former Bulls star Michae...
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Ex-Illini star arrested
Jun 10, 2009 11:00 pm - PEORIA - Authorities say former Illinois basketball standout and 2001 Big Ten Player of the Year Frank Williams has been arrested on drug charges. The 29-year-old Willia...
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Illini lineman jailed over DUI guilty plea
Jun 10, 2009 11:00 pm - URBANA -- A University of Illinois football player is serving a 60-day jail sentence after pleading guilty to drunk driving. Defensive tackle Josh Brent pleaded guilty J...
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Illini, Mizzou calling off annual St. Louis game
May 31, 2009 11:00 pm - CHAMPAIGN -- Illinois and Missouri's traditional season opener in St. Louis will come to an end after 2010. Illinois Athletic Director Ron Guenther told The (Champaign) ...
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Illinois' Weber gets 50 percent raise, extension
May 21, 2009 11:00 pm - University of Illinois basketball coach Bruce Weber is getting a big raise after his team's surprising turnaround last season. University trustees voted Thursday to rais...
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Illinois contingent to join basketball tour to ChinaMay 12, 2009 11:00 pm - CHAMPAIGN - Three members of the Fighting Illini program will travel to China later this month to participate in a basketball exhibition tour. Director of Basketball Ope...
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Illini lineman Lindquist signs with Bills
Apr 30, 2009 11:00 pm - ORCHARD PARK, N.Y. -- Furman offensive tackle Joel Bell is among 10 rookie undrafted free agents signed by the Buffalo Bills. Listed at 6-foot-7 and 318 pounds, Bell was...
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Illini promote assistant wrestling coachApr 27, 2009 11:00 pm - CHAMPAIGN - Long-time Illini assistant coach Jim Heffernan has been promoted to head wrestling coach, Illinois director of athletics Ron Guenther announced today. Heffer...
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Zook: Illini showing defensive intensity
Apr 20, 2009 11:00 pm - CHAMPAIGN -- Illinois coach Ron Zook says he's starting to see progress in his defense as spring football winds down. Zook says Illinois' defense has started to play wit...