U Of I Moves Forward With Plan To Establish A Mascot
Chief Illiniwek had long been identified as the U of I's main symbol, but opposition mounted over years based on concerns the icon was racially insensitive.
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Chief Illiniwek had long been identified as the U of I's main symbol, but opposition mounted over years based on concerns the icon was racially insensitive.
The University of Illinois in Urbana-Champaign is planning layoffs as a result of the state financial crisis, according to an email from a school administrator, marking the first time the university system's flagship campus has turned to job cuts amid the budget stalemate.
There are new developments today in two separate labor contract negotiations in Illinois, one in Urbana-Champaign and the other in Brookfield.
The university in Champaign-Urbana stopped using Chief Illiniwek in 2007 under pressure from the NCAA, following years of controversy.
Illinois will pay Beckman $250,000.
A new audio feature with Chris Emma, debuting with Lovie Smith, Danny Trevathan and White Sox Dave.
This was a failed attempt to shore up confidence in recruiting targets reluctant to commit to the Illini.
Illinois has had four players arrested in the past seven-plus months.
The University of Illinois at Urbana Champaign says they've accounted for all 57 faculty and students participating in sponsored programs in Belgium.
Groce continued his work on the recruiting trail in Peoria, as engaged as ever.
Coaches don't get to survive epidemics.
Nunn was accused of striking a woman during a domestic dispute Wednesday afternoon at a home near campus.
Smith will be paid a $1 million bonus if he remains at Illinois for three seasons and again if he stays all six seasons.
A junior guard at Illinois, Tate had been arrested on a domestic battery charge.
Tate has been suspended from the Illini.
Purdue reserve center Isaac Haas scored 16 points on 8-of-9 shooting.
Malcolm Hill broke a tie with a 16-foot jumper with 1:14 to go.
Michael Finke scored 17 points and made five 3-pointers in the Illini's 85-52 win.
Smith recruited McGee to Arizona State in the early 1990s.
Who's the Big Tens top team? Who can help itself the most? Who's on the NCAA Tournament bubble?
Illinois athletic director Josh Whitman isn't messing around anymore.
What seemed surprising at first makes so much sense now.
The big challenge for Smith now -- assembling a top-notch coaching staff.
The path for Smith to Illinois took some odd turns.
Smith was warmly received in his first public appearance on campus.
