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Illinois renames football stadium after $100 million donation

Larry Gies extended his generosity in a major way. The University of Illinois alum and businessman made a $100 million donation to the school's athletic department, who will rename the Fighting Illini's football stadium in his family's honor. The school made the announcement on Tuesday with Gies' gift as the largest in Illinois athletics history.

Gies made the donation in memory of his late father, Larry Gies Sr., who served in the United States Army. Illinois' football stadium will now be known as Gies Memorial Stadium and will continue to honor soldiers like Gies' father.

"Sports is how most people first experience the University of Illinois -- it's the front door of the amazing house we are building

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