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'They feel betrayed': Alumni push to restore Memorial Stadium name
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'They feel betrayed': Alumni push to restore Memorial Stadium name

  • La'Miya Starnes
  • Updated Oct 22, 2025

A group of University of Illinois alumni is calling for the restoration of the original name and meaning of Memorial Stadium. 

Larry Gies once said he would never donate to Illinois Athletics before $100m donation
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Larry Gies once said he would never donate to Illinois Athletics before $100m donation

  • Doug Wolfe
  • Updated Sep 12, 2025

Champaign, Ill (WAND) – When the University of Illinois football team takes the field Saturday their stadium will have a new name.  Gies Memor…

Larry Gies makes generous $100 million gift to Illinois Athletics
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Larry Gies makes generous $100 million gift to Illinois Athletics

  • WAND Digital Team
  • Updated Sep 9, 2025

The University of Illinois Athletics department received a significant $100 million donation to create a lasting impact on present and future Illini student-athletes. 

Illinois-Indiana matchup slated for primetime slot on NBC/WAND
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Illinois-Indiana matchup slated for primetime slot on NBC/WAND

  • WAND Digital Team
  • Updated Sep 8, 2025

The Illinois Fighting Illini are slated to face the Indiana Hoosiers as part of NBC's "Big Ten Saturday Night" slot. 

Illinois Athletics releases parking advisory ahead of season opener
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Illinois Athletics releases parking advisory ahead of season opener

  • WAND Digital Team
  • Updated Aug 26, 2025

Illinois Athletics released its parking advisory ahead of the season opener between the Illini and Western Illinois at Memorial Stadium Friday. 

Upgraded security measures coming to Memorial Stadium entrances
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Upgraded security measures coming to Memorial Stadium entrances

  • WAND Digital Team
  • Updated Aug 25, 2025

Public safety is a top priority with record crowds expected at Memorial Stadium this fall.

Illinois reveals concessions enhancements for Memorial Stadium gamedays this fall
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Illinois reveals concessions enhancements for Memorial Stadium gamedays this fall

  • WAND Digital Team
  • Updated Aug 14, 2025

The University of Illinois Division of Intercollegiate Athletics announced Thursday several concessions enhancements coming to Memorial Stadium. 

Illini Football giving back to C-U community before start of school
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Illini Football giving back to C-U community before start of school

  • WAND Digital Team
  • Updated Jul 31, 2025

CHAMPAIGN, Ill. (WAND) — Illinois football and Head Football Coach Bret Bielema are hosting the second annual FamILLy First Backpack and Schoo…

FamILLy Movie Night set for August at Memorial Stadium
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FamILLy Movie Night set for August at Memorial Stadium

  • WAND Digital Team
  • Updated Jul 11, 2025

CHAMPAIGN, Ill. (WAND) - The Illinois Fighting Illini will partner with Busey Bank to host FamILLy Movie Night next month.

Illinois coach Bret Bielema launches initiative to honor heroes for Military Appreciation Day
Illini

Illinois coach Bret Bielema launches initiative to honor heroes for Military Appreciation Day

  • WAND Digital Team
  • Updated Jul 3, 2025

CHAMPAIGN, Ill. (WAND) - Illinois football head coach Bret Bielema and his family have launched an initiative to give back to veterans.

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