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4-star shooting guard Quentin Coleman commits to Illinois
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‘You learn an athlete’s character in moments like this’: Illini cap off rebuilding season at Big Tens
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Bill introduced in Illinois House to study higher education funding

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Students rush Green Street after Illinois’ win against Iowa in the Elite Eight to move the Illini to the Final Four.

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University Admin

New vice chancellor of advancement discusses role

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Alma Mater dresses up, anticipates Final Four appearance

By Macy Medendorp, Senior News Reporter • Apr 3, 2026

Champaign County students honor Eric Steffenson’s memory

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Sophomore Hasan Aydogdu chalks his grips before performing his still rings routine against Ohio State University on Mar 7 in Huff Hall.

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Same teams, different game: No. 2 UConn, No. 3 Illinois rematch in Final Four

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