Illinois pitching coach Mark Allen dies at 49 after battling cancer
Mark Allen, who had been Illinois’ pitching coach for the last five seasons, has died. He was 49.
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Tens Of Thousands Gather For Illini Football Opener: Few Masks Worn, No Vaccinations Required
An estimated 40,000 football fans, most unmasked, packed Memorial Stadium at the University of Illinois Saturday for the first full-capacity game since the start of the pandemic. Spectators didn’t need to be vaccinated against COVID-19 to watch the Illini go head-to-head with the University of Nebraska Cornhuskers, said Kent Brown, Illinois’ associate director of athletics.
Illinois Becomes 20th State To Allow College Athletes To Profit Off Their Name, Image And Likeness
CHAMPAIGN – Governor J.B. Pritzker was in Champaign Tuesday to sign a bill allowing Illinois college athletes to profit off of their name, image and likeness. Now, NCAA athletes throughout the state of Illinois can sign endorsement deals with businesses and brands. Speaking at the University of Illinois’ State Farm Center, Governor Pritzker said he
Illini Rowing Stays Afloat During COVID-19
CHAMPAIGN — Illini Rowing crew members are used to 4 a.m. alarms, daily practices, extra workouts and weekend races. At first, the team was not sure if they would have a season due to COVID-19, but after gaining clearance from the University, they have been able to continue rowing. Listen to this story here. Six