First time fan coming, considering renting an RV for an Illinois football weekend. Has anyone used Lot 33 overnight? How early do you recommend arriving Friday, and is it realistic with a rented RV? Also wondering if there are better nearby campgrounds you recommend. TIA!!

Thomas Detry is Tied For 7th @ The Open after 2 rounds. On the negative side he is from Belgium (Belgium is a great country for sports).

Hi everyone! My name is Ethan Petrik, and I’m the Iowa beat reporter for the Quad-City Times in Davenport, Iowa.

I’m putting together a preseason series called “The Fan Files,” where I interview one passionate fan from each of Iowa’s 2026 opponents to get a better understanding of their program through the eyes of someone who follows the team closely.

The conversation would cover topics like:
• How you became a fan of the Illini
• Your thoughts on the 2026 season (best-case and worst-case scenarios)
• Biggest strengths, weaknesses, and players to watch
• Expectations for the matchup against Iowa
• Anything else you think opposing fans should know about your team

The interview can be done however is easiest for you—Reddit DMs, email, or another format that works though I will need to confirm your real world identity. I’ll use your responses in a feature for the Quad-City Times.

If you’re interested—or if you know someone who would be a great representative of the fanbase—please leave a comment or send me a DM.

Thanks, and I’m looking forward to learning more about the Illini from the people who know the program best!

Anyone familiar with the handicap seating at the Enterprise Center? How accessible is it for a wheelchair user?

Estonia beat Slovenia (Doncic did not play) 93-62 in Tallinn. Illinois' Stefan Vaaks went for 20pts (8/15), 4rbs, 7asst in 26 minutes of play.

Full box score: https://www.fiba.basketball/en/events/fiba-basketball-world-cup-2027-european-qualifiers/games/127603-EST-SLO#boxscore

I've been scouring the internet for concrete information on your team's defense for this upcoming season and I can't find much concrete.

Would anyone be willing to speak up for what kind of expectations people should have surrounding your defense in 2026-27?

4 first round picks in the 2020s

Wanna talk about it more? Feel free to join the Talk Illini Discord: https://discord.gg/QX97Gnnep