Illinois, Wrigley Field and Northwestern

Illinois or Northwestern? Voters picked the team they hope will win Saturday at Wrigley Field
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No. 23 Illinois can match its highest win total in 17 years with a Wrigley Field win vs. Northwestern
No. 23 Illinois can match its highest win total in 17 years and move within one of the school record if it beats struggling Northwestern at Wrigley Field to close out the regular season.
Football: Northwestern closes regular season with Wrigley Field rivalry clash against Illinois
Northwestern football kicked off its season with much promise on Aug. 30. Fresh off a remarkable 8-5 campaign and Las Vegas Bowl victory, coach David Braun’s squad christened its new temporary home in Martin Stadium with a gutsy defensive win over Miami (Ohio).
Illinois, Northwestern set to battle at Wrigley Field in next chapter of rivalry
Illinois and Northwestern are headed in opposite directions this season, but their paths will cross at Chicago’s Wrigley Field on Saturday.
With big goals in reach, No. 22 Illinois looks to take out Northwestern at Wrigley Field
Illinois wide receiver Pat Bryant (13) scores a 40-yard touchdown after making a catch as teammate Alexander Capka-Jones (15) celebrates in the final seconds of an NCAA college football game against Rutgers, Saturday, Nov. 23, 2024, in Piscataway, N.J. Illinois defeated Rutgers 38-31. Credit: AP/Rich Schultz
No. 23 Illinois optimistic about postseason hopes, takes on Northwestern
Illinois comes in at No. 23 in the latest College Football Playoff rankings and with three losses remains a long shot to make the coveted Top 12.
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Illinois football's Bret Bielema says singing at Wrigley Field is a highlight of his life
The Illinois Fighting Illini football team is scheduled to face Northwestern at Wrigley Field on Saturday, Nov. 30. It will be the third time Illinois football has played at Wrigley Field having also ...
Wrigley Field to host first K-pop concert in 2025
Chicago’s Wrigley Field has hosted some of the biggest names in music, but a new genre will hit the stage at the Friendly Confines for the first time next year. The Cubs announced Monday that Stray ...
Post Malone to play Wrigley Field next summer
Post Malone will be performing at Wrigley Field on May 22, 2023, with Jelly Roll and Sierra Ferrel as supporting acts, and ...
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Football at Wrigley Field
Northwestern football returns to historic Wrigley Field for two football games this fall when the Wildcats take on Ohio State Saturday, November 16, and Illinois Saturday, November 30. Tickets for ...
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Stray Kids To Play Wrigley Field In June For Ballpark’s First K-Pop Concert
This performance is part of the group’s first full stadium tour, and marks Wrigley Field’s debut as a host for a K-pop ...
Post Malone, Jelly Roll to perform at Wrigley Field in 2025
Post Malone is headed to Wrigley Field in 2025, and he’s bringing Jelly Roll with him. The Grammy-nominated artist announced ...
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Wrigley Field
Known for its unique traditions and charm, Wrigley Field, which was built in 1914, has been the beloved home of the Chicago Cubs for more than a century. Find out all about the Friendly Confines ...
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Bob Asmussen | Wrigley game sends Bielema on a trip down memory lane
Growing up in Illinois, when it came time for Bret Bielema to pick his favorite baseball team, he listened to his grandfather Rich Bielema. “He was a huge Cubs fan,” Bielema said. “It kind of drove ...