Josh Whitman has taken a vested interest in the new football facility currently under construction on the east side of Memorial Stadium.
Rightfully so since the Illinois athletic director helped launch the creation of the Henry Dale and Betty Smith Center that is slated to open this July.
On Wednesday, Whitman and his wife, Hope, announced a $100,000 donation to the construction of the newest venue for Illini football.
The gift will name a corridor in the building that recognizes all former letterwinners as the Josh and Hope Whitman Alumni Hall, which will feature an interactive display featuring the names of all former Illinois football players, along with select accomplishments, photographers and videos.