Athletics will induct its 31st class into the Hall of Fame.

On Oct. 11, seven people will be inducted into the hall of fame at 7 p.m. at the Duke Ellington Ballroom inside the Holmes Student Center. Former head football coach Joe Novak, NFL veteran and alumnus Ryan Diem and women’s basketball Denise Dove will be inducted.

There will be a reception with a cash bar before the ceremony at 5:30 p.m. The event will be free to the public.

For more information and to reserve seating, contact Amy Schmidt in Athletics at 815-753-1923 or [email protected].