Mike Thomas is introduced as University of Illinois athletic director — the school’s first new AD in 19 years. His five-year contract has a base salary of $475,000 with the option for a two ...

(CBS) The University of Illinois has fired athletic director Mike Thomas, the school announced Monday morning, in conjunction with the release of a final report into allegations of mistreatment in ...

Illinois' representatives remain on campus at McCormick Place to address questions -- none more pressing than on the topic of accusations against the athletic department. Follow Chris on Twitter ...

Illinois athletic director Mike Thomas, left, and chancellor Phyllis Wise answer questions about an independent investigation by the Chicago law firm Pugh, Jones & Johnson, clearing the University ...

The University of Illinois announced the removal of athletic director Mike Thomas on Monday after an investigation into allegations student-athletes were mistreated in the school's football and ...