For over 150 years, #ILLINOIS has pioneered innovations with one very clear and simple goal: To change the world for the better.

It was a chilly sunrise at Illinois Field this morning. Lets play ball! Illinois Baseball #illinois #illini

Finishing up the bean field last night. #harvest #agriculture #champaigncounty

There was never any doubt about my love for the students in the Illini Volleyball Spike Squad and today they proved once again they are the best. I received this beautiful bouquet of flowers honoring my mother and her passing. Mom was an Illinois volleyball fan Illini Spike Squad

Visited one of my favorite wildflower locations last night to check on progress. It is doing well. #champaigncounty #wildflowers

Early morning at the pond near the Japan House on the University of Illinois campus. Japan House

Had a great night photographing the Arthur Illinois fireworks last Saturday night. #arthur #fireworks

Celebrating a big Illini win over Nebraska tonight with some post game fireworks 🎇 #illini #illinoisbaseball

Fireworks over the State Farm Center on the campus of the University of Illinois. Happy July 4th #illinois1867 #champaigncounty #statefarmcenter #illini #July4th

It is time for Illini football. #illini #illinifootball

The kick!!

A foggy Halloween night at the home of the Illini. #Illini #Illinois #illinois1867 #illinoismen Illinois Athletics Illinois Football Illinois Men's Basketball Illinois Women's Basketball

Great looking Orange Out crowd at the State Farm Center Friday night to cheer on the Illini in their win over Michigan State. #Illini Illinois Men's Basketball #illinois

Great win for Illinois MBB last night and a great Illini crowd. #Illini #Illinois #IlliniMB

Celebrating another walk off home run with Illinois Baseball and some fireworks #illini

R.I.P. Illini great Dick Butkus #illini Illinois Football

TCR Staff Photographer Craig Pessman caught the action from the baseline Friday vs. FDU! Here’s some of his best shots!

It was Bleacher Bum BBQ at the Illini baseball game tonight. That means fireworks to wrap up the evening. #illinois #illinoisbaseball

Big crowd, big show and big win for the Illini over ranked Kansas. Great to see an Illini sellout. #illini #Fightingillini #illinoisfootball

It was a perfect day for Illini football and celebrating 100 years of Memorial Stadium. My pano from the horseshoe. #Illini #uimemorialstadium #illinifootball #goillini