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How Illinois reached Final Four for the 1st time since 2005

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The Illini are making their first Final Four appearance since Dee Brown, Deron Williams and company advanced to the national championship game under coach Bruce Weber before falling to North Carolina.   NCAA Tournament Road to the Final Four: How Illinois basketball got here for the 1st time since 2005 Read Story Related articles: Illinois' Jake Davis and Ben Humrichous — both Indiana natives — do little things right in run to Final Four From Illinois team manager to team player: Chicago native AJ Redd is living his Final Four dream © Copyright 2026 Chicago Tribune. All rights reserved. 1000 Albion Avenue   |  Schaumburg, IL 60193-4549 Unsubscribe  
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Take the Tribune’s Quotes of the Week quiz

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Think you know what went on in the world of Chicago politics, sports and pop culture this week? Take our quiz to test yourself.  ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ Think you know what went on in the world of Chicago politics, sports and pop culture this week? Take our quiz to test yourself. The Tribune's Quotes of the Week quiz for April 4 Catch up on the headlines and then take our quiz to test your knowledge and see if you know what went on in the world of politics, sports and pop culture this week. Read Story Related articles: The Tribune's Quotes of the Week quiz for March 28 The Tribune's Quotes of the Week quiz for March 21 ...
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Final Four fireworks? Illinois’ Brad Underwood vs. UConn’s Dan Hurley

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Two-time national champion UConn coach Dan Hurley's fiery reputation makes Illinois coach Brad Underwood's demeanor look almost passive in comparison.   In Saturday's Final Four matchup in Indianapolis, UConn's Dan Hurley matches wits with Illinois' Brad Underwood in a battle of old school, fiery coaches. NCAA Tournament Column: Final Four fireworks might be in store when Illinois' Brad Underwood and UConn's Dan Hurley face off In Saturday's Final Four matchup in Indianapolis, UConn's Dan Hurley matches wits with Illinois' Brad Underwood in a battle of old school, fiery coaches. Read Story Related articles: Andrej Stojaković has pressure with a famous NBA dad. Illinois' Final Four run is part of finding his own way. Why is Bill Murray, who loves Illinois basketball, rooting for UConn in the Final Four? ...
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