The University of Illinois Springfield Women’s Basketball program is excited to announce the first ever Starting Line-Up,   featuring Chicago Bears legend and Pro Football Hall of Famer Brian Urlacher, on Friday, October 23, at Firefighters Lake Club.

The event will begin with a cocktail hour at 5:00 p.m., followed by dinner at 6:00 p.m. At 6:45 p.m., guests will enjoy an exclusive Q&A with Brian Urlacher, offering an opportunity to hear stories from his legendary football career, leadership experiences and life beyond the game. Exclusive VIP Experience Guests who purchase a table will have the exclusive opportunity to purchase an additional VIP Experience with Brian Urlacher.
The VIP Experience will take place at a private location from 3:30–5:30 p.m. and will provide a limited number of guests with additional time to meet Brian, interact with him and enjoy a more intimate experience before the Starting Line-Up event.

Proceeds from the event will help provide critical resources for the Prairie Stars, supporting the student-athlete experience and helping UIS Women’s Basketball continue to compete at a championship level.

“We are thrilled to have the first ever Starting Line-Up and welcome Brian Urlacher to Springfield. This will be a special evening for our supporters and an incredible opportunity to bring our community together around UIS Women’s   Basketball. Brian’s story of leadership, perseverance and excellence makes him the perfect guest for this event.”
-Coach Olivia Birt

Tables and VIP opportunities will be limited. Guests are encouraged to reserve their tables early for this special evening celebrating UIS Women’s Basketball and featuring one of the most recognizable athletes in Chicago sports history.

Table of 8 - $1,000

VIP Experience - $125 per person