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Illinois Fighting Illini Chicago Bars

Find Chicago sports bars for Illinois Fighting Illini fans below for the 2026 football and 2026–27 basketball seasons. Confirm game coverage, hours and reservations directly with the venue before visiting. Check the official schedule for current fixtures and start times.

Illinois Fighting Illini Bars in Chicago


For Illinois Fighting Illini fans, the Illinois Fighting Illini Chicago bars are:

Illinois Fighting Illini Fans in Chicago


The Illinois Fighting Illini have an established group in Chicago for Illinois Fighting Illini alumni and fans. The Chicago group is known as Chicago Illini Club and they have a dedicated Facebook page here: facebook.com/ChicagoILLINI. Check them out for more information on the Illinois Fighting Illini Chicago fan group, and view our full list of NCAA alumni groups in Chicago.

When do the Illinois Fighting Illini play next in Chicago?


Next verified Chicago-area fixture: November 28, 2026 — Illinois Fighting Illini football against Northwestern at Ryan Field, Evanston, Ill. Official schedule. Confirm the start time and venue before attending; schedules can change.

Joe’s Bar on Weed Street

Joe’s Bar on Weed Street

(312) 273-5118

940 W Weed St, Chicago, IL 60642

Mon.–Wed. closed; Thu. 4:30pm–midnight; Fri. 4pm–2am; Sat. 10:30am–2am; Sun. 11am–7pm.

Affiliated Cities/States: Arizona, Arkansas, Champaign, College Station, Florida, Gainesville, Illinois, Indiana, Oklahoma, Pennsylvania, Pittsburgh, Texas, Washington D.C.

Affiliated Team(s): Arizona Wildcats, Arkansas Razorbacks, Florida Gators, Illinois Fighting Illini, Indiana Hoosiers, Oklahoma Sooners, Pittsburgh Steelers, TCU Horned Frogs, Texas A&M Aggies, Washington Commanders