Luke Butkus, ’01 LAS—nephew of former University of Illinois and Chicago Bears legend Dick Butkus, ’65 AHS—is returning to Illinois for his second stint as offensive line coach for the Fighting Illini. Butkus was a two-time All-Big Ten selection for his Alma Mater from 1997-2001 and served as a captain of the 2001 Big Ten championship squad that advanced to the Sugar Bowl.
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Join the University of Illinois Alumni Association and pre-order your limited-edition Altgeld Hall Snow Globe, complete with the beloved “Hail to the Orange” chimes and a timeless design that captures the spirit of the Quad in winter.
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