Wisch: Illini Fumble By Moving Football Opener To A FridayThis is certain: Prospective recruits won't be watching on a Friday night.
Wisch: With Bleacher Reconstruction, Cubs Dropped The BallDid the Cubs really not see all these weather delays coming?
Wisch: ‘Chicago’s Big Ten Team’ Should Always Face Illini ThereIllinois-Northwestern football should be played at Soldier Field every year.
Wisch: Illini Football Needs To Draw More Local TalentSigning day was kind to the Illini. The next step? Keeping more in-state talent.
Wisch: Illini Basketball’s One Silver LiningWithout a "bad" loss, Illinois still holds out NCAA Tournament hopes.
Wisch: Welcome To Chicago's Golden Age Of CoachingThere are a lot of smart men leading sports franchises in Chicago now.
Wisch: Illini Fighting Their Way Back Into NCAA Tournament ContentionIllinois is 12-6 with a string of winnable games awaiting.
Wisch: Short-Handed Illini Just Can't Get A Leg UpLeading scorer Rayvonte Rice broke his hand and is out indefinitely.
Wisch: Groce, Illini Need To Tackle The Big TenNow is the time for Illinois to prove itself.
Wisch: After Bowl, History Becomes Illini's Greatest FoeThe idea of using a bowl game as a launching pad for the following season is a lot easier said that done.
Wisch: Jon Lester's Deal Isn't About 6 Years – It's About 1A World Series title from the Cubs would justify any spending of money.
Wisch: A To-Do List For Tim Beckman, Mike ThomasReceiver Mike Dudek needs to be promoted as the face of the program.
Wisch: Will Thomas Hold Beckman To Zook's Standards?Illinois athletic director Mike Thomas has a big decision awaiting this weekend.
Wisch: Derrick Rose Is The Sum Of All Our FearsRose's health struggles remind of some of Chicago's greatest unfulfilled talent.