It’s National Marching Band Day, and the Marching Illini are hoping the community and University of Illinois grads will help them “March Forth” and raise more money than last year. The March Forth ...

CHAMPAIGN, Ill. (WCIA) — The Marching Illini is celebrating the birthday of a former band member who played well before their time. Richard “Dick” Cogdal turned 107-years-old yesterday.

Two of Illinois’ four Big Ten tournament titles belong to Brad Underwood, with the Illini coach leading the program to Big Ten title game wins in 2021 in Indianapolis and 2024 in Minneapolis.