Record Illinois Volleyball Crowd

Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson Attends Record-Breaking Nebraska Volleyball Match

Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson has caught the Nebraska volleyball fever, attending the Huskers' win over DePaul at Wintrust Arena. The match, which started the 2026 season, attracted a record crowd of 8,786, marking the largest crowd to watch a single match in the state of Illinois. Following the game, Johnson met with Nebraska coach Dani Busboom Kelly and signed his daughter's Taylor Landfair Nebraska shirt signed by players. Johnson expressed his excitement about the power of the sport and its influence on young people. He also encouraged fans to enjoy the Wrigley Field match against Missouri, which is expected to attract over 40,000 spectators.