Three-time defending state champions. National recruits. Powerhouse dynasties. These are the top 25 Illinois high school ...

The Illini D had some brilliant moments last year, but can the unit take a big step toward consistent excellence in 2025?

Illinois football continues to recruit the St. Louis area with purpose. “We got a couple guys that are out contributing for ...

After playing soccer at Naperville North with his older brother, Pablo, they went their separate ways. David Olano called an ...

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DeSoto running back Myson Johnson-Cook, who holds an Illini offer, has thrived since his move to Texas, finishing with 911 ...

Two of Bret Bielema's all-Big Ten returning starters made the 2025 Bronko Nagurski Trophy preseason watch list Tuesday.

The Illinois football team landed another in-state commitment for the Class of 2026 on Monday, when tight end Will Vala of Downers Grove North announced he had picked the Fighting Illini. The 6 ...

With so many advantages, Power 4 programs have no excuses for losing to a team from the MAC. That will be truer than ever ...

His college football career hasn’t played out the way he imagined when he was a two-way standout for Batavia, but veteran Northern Illinois linebacker Quinn Urwiler wouldn’t trade a thing.