Illinois vs SIU: It's gonna be a hot one

The #Illini have entered the building! Just over 2 hours until game time. #WinToday pic.twitter.com/eNEMVFOXL9

— Illinois Football (@IlliniFootball) August 31, 2013

Today's uniforms: orange jerseys, white pants and the debut of the new orange helmets. #Illini #uniwatch pic.twitter.com/UigHGY6wj0

— Illinois Football (@IlliniFootball) August 31, 2013

Game Day is finally here. What a picture!!! #WinToday pic.twitter.com/qbqz5TkJbp

— Mike Ward (@mkeward) August 31, 2013

Weather Alert

The heat index could reach between 95-100 on gameday. Here are some tips to beat the heat:

Fans can bring in sealed 20oz or smaller bottles of water

Cooling misters will be located outside the east and west side of the stadium as well as on Irwin Drive

MTD buses will be stationed on Kirby Ave. to provide cooling areas for patrons.

DIA has also taken extra precaution for medical calls during this game and will have extra medical staffing, a mobile medical unit will be placed on Kirby as well as a MTD bus which will serve as a first aid area.

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