1+ week, 6+ day ago   (213+ words) Illinois legalized video gaming terminals in 2009. The market that followed was still taking shape, with many operators treating video gaming as one part of a broader business. Jeff Rehberger looked at that landscape and saw something else: a regulated, scalable…...

1+ week, 2+ day ago   (622+ words) The Illinois drive: 3 plays, 30 yards, 1:03. The story: Katin Houser's first drive as Illinois quarterback was an efficient one. Aidan Laughery got it going with a 7-yard rush. Then Houser hit Hudson Clement on a 5-yard out before finding a WIDE…...

2+ week, 4+ day ago   (815+ words) Illinois opens 2026 at 6.5 wins, bet down from 7.5, after a 5-of-6-year Over streak. See our unanimous predictions, odds history and FAQs on the Illini. The Illinois Fighting Illini's 2026 win total might be the same as 2025, but the expectations to beat…...

1+ day, 4+ hour ago   (159+ words) Sep. 12—Beat writer Scott Richey previews the Illini's showdown with Duke ahead of the kickoff at Gies Memorial Stadium in Champaign: Three major storylines Don't forget about second down Next man up worked at linebacker "His first play of college…...

2+ week, 5+ day ago   (447+ words) The Prairie State’s online and retail sportsbooks generated a 20% handle increase compared to the same month in 2025, while bets placed were up over 1 million. Illinois continued a trend felt across the largest sports betting jurisdictions in the U.S. during June…...

13+ hour, 47+ min ago   (770+ words) The Illinois drive: 6 plays, 18 yards, 3:19 The score: Duke 31, Illinois 27 The Duke drive: 3 plays, 1 yard, 1:08 The story: The Blue Devils' inability to turn that Katin Houser interception into anything offensively was a major win for Illinois. Duke's drive went nowhere, starting…...

1+ week, 2+ day ago   (267+ words) Less than two hours away from kickoff, here's how Illinois fans are preparing for the season opener. Illinois football arrives at Gies Memorial Stadium on Thursday afternoon. Illinois fans record the Illini Walk at Gies Memorial Stadium on Thursday afternoon....

1+ day, 4+ hour ago   (1475+ words) Sep. 12—CHAMPAIGN — Fun idea, let's do some math. Hall of Fame inductions + 25-year celebration of a Big Ten championship + local golf outing hosted by an Illini legend David Williams + a home game against the reigning ACC champion Duke = a five-star…...

2+ day, 9+ hour ago   (860+ words) After a decade-plus in the Western Reserve Conference, many of the Mayfield faithful had to be wondering how the Wildcats would handle being in the Suburban League American Division. A dominant 3-0 non-conference start against Elyria, Elyria Catholic and Shaker Heights,…...

1+ week, 2+ day ago   (495+ words) On Thursday, Illinois football is set to open its 2026 campaign against Group of Six squad UAB, which is now under the direction of head coach Alex Mortensen. The Illini hope to break in a bunch of new players starters and…...