Overview
Memorial Stadium is the home of Illinois Fighting Illini football. Its columns carry the names of Illinois students and alumni who died in World War I.
History
The stadium opened in 1923. Football star Red Grange made it famous the next year with four long touchdown runs in the first 12 minutes of a game.
Today
Game days bring large crowds to campus and need extensive event security.
Compiled October 2026. History is summarized for general interest; check primary sources for research. This landmark is local context, not an employer or job listing.