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The busy month of November continues, with Illinois basketball just gearing up, the Illini volleyball team putting the finishing touches on its NCAA tournament résumé and Lovie Smith's football team down to one final game. Beat writer Scott Richey will answer any and all Illini-related questions in his weekly chat starting at 12:30 p.m. Wednesday.

How did Illinois look against Iowa? Who will Lovie Smith consider for the defensive coordinator position? When will the team land its next commitment?

For the answers to these questons, and anything else on your mind, check in with our longtime Illinois football beat writer.

Brad Underwood's Illinois basketball team is about to jump into the toughest part of its nonconference schedule. Chris Tamas' Illini volleyball team is trying to put the finishing touches on one of the best regular seasons in program history. Lovie Smith's Illinois football team has set a goal of two more wins in its "playoff" push.

How did Lovie Smith's team look at Nebraska? Which departing senior will Illinois miss the most? Where will the team finish in the Big Ten recruiting rankings.

For the answers to these questions, and anything else on your mind, check in with our longtime Illinois football beat writer.

OK, now it's real. The 2018-19 college basketball season is officially underway after months (and months) of buildup. Illinois tips things off at 7 p.m. Thursday against Evansville. Then a busy weekend for Illinois athletics continues.

How did the Illini perform against Minnesota? What impact did Lovie Smith have on the defense? When will the team get its next commitment?

For the answers to these questions, and anything else on your mind, check in with our longtime Illinois football beat writer

After saying it for months now, it truly is college basketball season. Illinois opens the 2018-19 season with Friday's exhibition game against Illinois Wesleyan at State Farm Center. That's where some questions about this year's Illini could start to get answered.

How did the Illini look at Maryland? What can the team accomplish in the final month of the season? Which of the Illini will receive All-Big Ten consideration?

For the answers to these questions, and anything else on your mind, check in with our longtime Illinois football beat writer.

Where does Illinois basketball recruiting go now after two more prospects came off the board (to other teams) this past weekend? Is it Drew Timme or bust? Or are there other options yet available? Beat writer Scott Richey will answer any and all of our Illini basketball questions in his weekly chat starting at 12:30 p.m. Wednesday. But that's not all.