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Which former Chambana Sun area high school standouts will be in action on Saturday, Sept. 13?

These former Chambana Sun area high school standouts will be in action on Saturday, Sept. 13.

By T. C. Small | Sep 10, 2025

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Hank Beatty sets school record and earns Big Ten weekly honor

Illinois senior Hank Beatty has been named the Big Ten Special Teams Player of the Week, according to an announcement from the conference office on Monday.

By Chambana Sun | Sep 8, 2025

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Illinois volleyball wins five-set road match against Notre Dame

By R. R. Overton | Sep 5, 2025

Illinois secured a five-set victory against Notre Dame on Friday night at Purcell Pavilion in South Bend, Indiana.

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Illinois sells out homecoming football game against USC

By S. B. Hardin | Sep 4, 2025

Illinois’ Homecoming football game against USC, scheduled for September 27 at Memorial Stadium, has sold out.

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Illinois women’s golf hosts annual classic fundraiser to start new season

By J. K. Horne | Sep 4, 2025

The Illinois women's golf program began its 2025-26 season by hosting the 10th annual Illini Women's Golf Classic at Atkins Golf Club in Urbana on August 28.

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Illinois soccer beats Missouri to secure second-best start in program history

By S. B. Hardin | Sep 4, 2025

Illinois soccer improved to a 6-0-0 record after defeating Missouri 2-0 in Columbia, marking the program's second-best start.

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Brad Underwood named to NABC Board alongside eight other head coaches

By R. R. Overton | Sep 3, 2025

Brad Underwood, head coach of the University of Illinois Fighting Illini men's basketball team, has been named to the National Association of Basketball Coaches (NABC) Board of Directors.

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Illinois soccer set for road trip to Missouri and senior day vs Valparaiso

By J. K. Horne | Sep 3, 2025

Illinois soccer will play two matches in its third week of the season, traveling to Columbia, Missouri to face the University of Missouri on Thursday, September 4 at 5 p.m. CT.

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Illini volleyball set for first road tests against Notre Dame and No. 3 Louisville

By R. R. Overton | Sep 3, 2025

Illinois volleyball will play its first road matches of the 2025 season this weekend, traveling to face Notre Dame on Friday and No. 3 Louisville on Sunday.

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Which former Chambana Sun area high school standouts will be in action on Saturday, Sept. 6?

By T. C. Small | Sep 3, 2025

These former Chambana Sun area high school standouts will be in action on Saturday, Sept. 6.

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Lia Howard named Scholar Athlete of the Week after strong start to season

By Chambana Sun | Sep 3, 2025

Lia Howard, a senior on the University of Illinois Fighting Illini women's soccer team, has been recognized as Scholar Athlete of the Week for her performance during August 18-24, 2025.

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Twenty former Illini secure spots on NFL opening day rosters

By Chambana Sun | Sep 3, 2025

Twenty former University of Illinois Fighting Illini football players have secured spots on the initial 53-man rosters across 15 National Football League teams as of Tuesday.

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Antonio James named honorary captain for Illinois vs. Western Illinois football game

By Chambana Sun | Sep 3, 2025

Former Illinois defensive lineman Antonio James will act as honorary captain for the University of Illinois Fighting Illini football team during their game against Western Illinois on Friday.

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Illinois football reaches highest AP ranking since 2001, now ranked No. 11

By Chambana Sun | Sep 2, 2025

The Illinois football team has moved up to #11 in the Associated Press Top 25, according to an announcement made Tuesday.

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Illinois football prepares for first road test of season against Duke

By Chambana Sun | Sep 1, 2025

Illinois will play its first road football game of the 2025 season against Duke on Saturday, September 6, at Wallace Wade Stadium in Durham, North Carolina.

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Which former Chambana Sun area high school standouts will be in action on Thursday, Sept. 4?

By T. C. Small | Sep 1, 2025

These former Chambana Sun area high school standouts will be in action on Thursday, Sept. 4.

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Illini defeat Vanderbilt for first win of volleyball season; Chris Tamas reaches coaching milestone

By Chambana Sun | Aug 31, 2025

Illinois earned its first win of the 2025 women's volleyball season by defeating Vanderbilt 3-1 at the Sprouts Farmers Market Broadway Block Party held at Bridgestone Arena in Nashville.

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Illinois soccer starts season with five straight wins under new head coach

By Chambana Sun | Aug 31, 2025

Illinois soccer achieved a 2-1 victory over Kentucky on Sunday at the Bell Soccer Complex, improving their record to 5-0-0.

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Illinois opens football season with dominant win over Western Illinois

By Chambana Sun | Aug 29, 2025

No. 12 Illinois opened its 2025 football season with a decisive 52-3 win over Western Illinois at Memorial Stadium in Champaign on Friday night.

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Illinois falls to South Dakota State in volleyball season opener

By Chambana Sun | Aug 29, 2025

Illinois lost its season-opening match to South Dakota State, falling 3-1 at the McLeod Center in Cedar Falls, Iowa, on Friday.