Happy Independence Day, Illini Nation! 🇺🇸🟠🔵 Celebrating America's 250th birthday today. Have a safe and wonderful Fourth of July! Happy 42nd Birthday to Illini legend Deron Williams! 🎉 A three-time NBA All-Star, Williams led Illinois to the 2005 national championship game and remains one of the greatest point guards in program history. Happy 63rd Birthday to Illini legend David Williams! 🎉 A two-time unanimous All-American and College Football Hall of Famer, Williams rewrote the Illinois record books and remains one of the greatest wide receivers in program history. 🟠🔵 Andrej Stojakovic is BACK for one more season in Champaign! Join our Illini fan group here: Illinois Fighting Illini Nation