The homecoming tailgate is always a significant part of the homecoming weekend. Alumni come back from all around the country to show their Fighting Illini pride. Good morning, Illini! Ashley Gilbert was at the tailgate and found some very passionate alumni. With a bright orange truck.

This past weekend, in addition to the football game and tailgates, the university hosted a lively homecoming parade on Friday afternoon. The parade was a vibrant celebration, featuring colorful floats, marching bands, and enthusiastic participants from various university organizations and the local community. Good morning Illini's, Nathan Gonzalez is here to provide further details about this exciting event.

Illini Abroad is bringing us to France this week with Illini Sports Night host Alec ​​​​​​​Gilmore, who is getting all the best views. Let's see what he's been up to this semester.

It is not too late for you to enter your film in the festival. You can enter your very own cinematic creation by scanning the bar code located on your screen or visit go dot Illinois dot edu slash film fest submissions. The deadline for submissions is April 15th and we can't wait to see what this year's student film festival has in store. Be sure to attend the festival on April 26th in the Spurlock Auditorium at 7 P.M.

Highlighting one of our many clubs on campus was reporter Nathan Gonzalez who got an insiders look at the Illini powerlifting club on campus.

Aaron Anastops and Humza Qazi live from Engineering Open House 2024

Our team here at GMI is diverse and multi-talented, involved in many other types of media.  Our very own assistant meteorologist, Rory Simon, happens to be the new program director for WPGU 107.1 FM, the student-run radio station on campus. Our Aaron Anastos decided to pay him a visit at the station.