The Latest Breaking News from Illinois

Shauna Green showing Illini women the way

Illinois exceeded expectations in the coach’s debut season, making its first NCAA Tournament appearance since 2003.

Chicago Sun-Times · Mar 15, 2023

March Madness 2023: Best bets (VCU!) in the West Region

Kansas isn't the only good bet in this region.

USA Today Sports Media Group · Mar 14, 2023

Twelve things that must go right for UCLA during March Madness to raise banner No. 12

LOS ANGELES — Winning in the Big Dance requires being able to move to every song that's playing.

Los Angeles Times · Mar 14, 2023

Northwestern or Illinois? Which team has a better chance to do damage in the NCAAs

They open the Big Dance against Boise State and Arkansas, respectively, on Thursday.

Chicago Sun-Times · Mar 13, 2023

Chiefs among teams in attendance at Illinois pro day

The #Chiefs were among the teams in attendance for the Illinois pro day on Friday.

USA Today Sports Media Group · Mar 12, 2023

Big, bad Purdue to take on pesky Penn State for Big Ten championship on Sunday at UC

March isn’t for complainers. It’s for winners. And the 10th-seeded Nittany Lions have earned the heck out of their shot at the title.

Chicago Sun-Times · Mar 12, 2023

Sophomore Phoenix Gill lives up to the family name, sparkles in Champaign

Kendall Gill’s son established himself as one of the state’s top young players during Friday’s IHSA State Finals.

Chicago Sun-Times · Mar 10, 2023

Sports Illustrated’s Latest Projected Field of 68 Heading Into the Weekend

Bubble teams watch their March Madness hopes slip away, while Kansas makes a case for the No. 1 overall seed.

Sports Illustrated · Mar 10, 2023

Commanders continue to land Illinois cornerback in latest mock draft from The Athletic

The Commanders continue to land defensive help in a new post-combine mock draft.

USA Today Sports Media Group · Mar 10, 2023

Illinois bows out of Big Ten tournament with 79-76 loss to Penn State

CHICAGO — One by one the higher-seeded teams kept falling in the Big Ten tournament, leading into Thursday night’s Illinois-Penn State game at the United Center.

Chicago Tribune · Mar 10, 2023