It's all led to this: Illinois makes its long-awaited return to the Final Four in Indianapolis against the UConn Huskies.
Given the program hasn't been to the Final Four since 2005, no one on the team has experienced it before, including Head Coach Brad Underwood.
Hae's Bakery and Coffee Shop in Springfield has introduced two themed drinks to celebrate the Illini's run to the Final Four.
Illinois basketball legend Dee Brown spoke to the media Tuesday afternoon about his memories of the 2005 Final Four, the last time the Illini had a chance to win the national championship.
Illinois Head Basketball Coach Brad Underwood spoke with the media ahead of his team's trip to Indianapolis for the Final Four.
Powell is currently the head coach at Valparaiso, and said it's been awesome to watch the Illini this season.
As soon as the clock hit triple zeroes on Saturday, the team at Campus Ink and the NIL Store fired up their machines and got t-shirts and other merchandise printed.
CHAMPAIGN, Ill. (WAND) — With the Illini up for a spot in the Final Four, bars across Champaign-Urbana are getting prepared.
Illinois is one win away from their first Final Four appearance in 20 years, but they must get past Big Ten rival Iowa to get there.
Illinois hopes to keep its "Sweet" run going with a late night matchup against #2-seeded Houston Thursday night.