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.

Nov 30, 2024; Chicago, Illinois, USA; Illinois Fighting Illini linebacker Ryan Meed (34) holds the “Land of Lincoln” trophy ...

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

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 ...

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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CHICAGO — Aidan Laughery rushed for three touchdowns and No. 22 Illinois topped Northwestern 38-28 on Saturday to reach nine ...

CHICAGO (AP) — Aidan Laughery rushed for three touchdowns and No. 22 Illinois topped Northwestern 38-28 on Saturday to reach ...

Aidan Laughery rushed for three touchdowns and No. 23 Illinois topped Northwestern 38-28 on Saturday to reach nine victories.

The Illini await their bowl assignment — almost certainly will the Citrus Bowl in Orlando, Florida, on New Year's Eve.

No 22 Illinois will trek to Chicago’s Wrigley Field this weekend to face off against a fired-up in-state rival Northwestern.

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