Retired astronaut Mike Hopkins named U of I Homecoming parade grand marshal

URBANA, Ill. (WCIA) -- The University of Illinois has named the grand marshal of its 2026 Homecoming parade. The university announced Monday morning that U.S. Space Force colonel and retired astronaut Mike Hopkins will serve as this year's grand marshal. Hopkins, who served as captain of the Fighting Illini football team in 1991, will also attend [...]

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