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The 2026 Illini Gauntlet

Aug 19, 2026

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Suburban Illini Club

Chicago Suburbs, IL

10 members

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Chicago, IL

14 members

This week

Sat, Oct 3, 11:00 AM CDTIllini Tailgate: Illinois vs Purdue (Homecoming)Gies Memorial Stadium, Lot 31 · ChampaignRSVP
Sat, Oct 24, 11:00 AM CDTIllini Tailgate: Illinois vs OregonGies Memorial Stadium, Lot 31 · ChampaignRSVP
Fri, Nov 6, 4:00 PM CSTIllini Tailgate: Illinois vs NebraskaGies Memorial Stadium, Lot 31 · ChampaignRSVP
Sat, Nov 21, 10:00 AM CSTIllini Tailgate: Illinois vs IowaGies Memorial Stadium, Lot 31 · ChampaignRSVP

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