U Of I Sends Out Scary Text Message By Mistake
The University of Illinois police department is a little red-faced, after scaring some students and university staff members Thursday with a frightening text message that was sent by mistake.
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The University of Illinois police department is a little red-faced, after scaring some students and university staff members Thursday with a frightening text message that was sent by mistake.
Big tuition increases are coming for college students at some of the area's finest universities.
Demetri McCamey's Illinois career came to an end with a 73-59 loss to top seeded Kansas on Sunday. Over his four years at Illinois, McCamey put up big numbers and at times looked like an elite player.
This is the risk you run when you recruit eighth-graders.
In a bracket filled with upsets, top-seeded Kansas is jumping for joy.
The tantalizing question is whether the Fighting Illini basketball program – and, in particular, its embattled head coach Bruce Weber – can stare down the 800-pound gorilla in the gym.
Mike Davis tied his season high with 22 points, Demetri McCamey added 17 points and seven assists and Illinois dominated UNLV 73-62.
Friday night, Illinois tips off against UNLV and face Lon Kruger who coached the Illini between 1996 and 2000. If Bruce Weber's team advances, they could face Kansas with Bill Self, who Weber replaced.
As the their season came to a close, some thought that the Fighting Illini had already secured their place in the NCAA Tournament.
Tuition at the University of Illinois is expected to go up for the next school year, despite a new policy to limit increases.
Mikel Leshoure worked nonstop to prepare for the NFL Combine, and that hard work payed off. Now Leshoure is a day away from his pro day, and another chance to impress the NFL scouts and coaches.
It's filled with potential potholes and a bunch of hazard cones (orange ones, of course), and the only exit ramp off it leads straight back to Champaign.
Sunday, the NCAA tournament teams were selected and Notre Dame appeared in the no. 2 spot with Illinois in no. 9. Illinois was nervous, hoping to hear their team named while the Irish settled for the second seed.
As the NCAA Tournament Selection Show nears, at least three Big Ten teams are still wondering if they will be dancing.
Illinois had an 11 point lead at the half in the Big Ten tournament quarterfinal Friday. Then Michigan stormed ahead and claimed the lead and Illinois couldn't hang on.
Mikel Leshoure is one of the best running backs in the the history of Fighting Illini football, but just where does he stack up in this year's NFL Draft.
Check out who Adam Hoge selected as his Big Ten Player of the Year and Coach of the Year.
The South Side Irish Parade might be a thing of the past, but an unofficial St. Patrick's Day tradition is still going strong at the University of Illinois.
The Fighting Illini got revenge for an earlier defeat at the hands of the Hoosiers and improved their chances for an NCAA tournament bid on Saturday by dominating Indiana 72-48 in Champaign.
When the Fighting Illini seniors look back on their four years of college basketball, some of their fondest memories will be of their hoarse-throated coach Bruce Weber and his temper.
Martez Wilson is among three former Fighting Illini players expected to be taken high in the NFL Draft. Unlike his former teammates, Wilson needed a big combine to solidify himself in the NFL Draft.
University presidents have begun their annual trek to Springfield to ask lawmakers for money for the next fiscal year.
Frustrated Illini basketball fans don't want to hear it. Frantic Bruce Weber critics don't want to hear it. And, heck, to be honest, I don't really want to hear it, either.
JaJuan Johnson scored 23 points and E'Twaun Moore added 18 to help No. 6 Purdue beat Illinois 75-67 on Tuesday night.
After losing the last two games, Illinois needed to do something. Coach Bruce Weber has been trying to keep the team alive by changing his lineup frequently and Saturday was no exception. The new lineup led the Illini to a needed win and shut down the Hawkeyes
