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Will Riley had 22 points, Kasparas Jakucionis finished one rebound shy of a triple-double and Illinois was perfect from the foul line in an 86-73 NCAA Tournament victory over Xavier on Friday night.

The plan released by Chicago’s Farpoint Development calls for both a $3.2 billion, 75,000-seat stadium to house the founding NFL franchise as well as $356 million in parking and infrastructure to be financed privately.

The United Center is currently working with the Bulls to explore options to repair the banners.

This week’s home highlights include basketball’s final pair of conference doubleheaders, featuring Student Life Night on Thursday and Senior Day on Saturday. Softball also hosts the 2025 Springfield Invite, its annual home tournament.

Campbell played college golf at Illinois and was the low amateur in the 2015 U.S. Open at Chambers Bay.

President Kevin Warren announced the increase in an email to season ticket holders on Wednesday, citing “market dynamics, industry trends and a strong home schedule.”

The 1901 Project, touted as the largest private investment in Chicago’s West Side, is being spearheaded by the Reinsdorf and Wirtz families, who own the arena.

In his social media message, Shannon thanked Gameday Spirit and Illinois “for helping me bring this idea to life.”

She had owned the Bears since her father’s death on Oct. 31, 1983.

UIS baseball opens its season with a four-game series at Tusculum, playing Friday through Sunday.