Overview

• Kevin Cronin, Bruce Hall, Neal Doughty and Alan Gratzer took the field in Champaign on Sept. 27 for a three-song halftime set with the University of Illinois Marching Illini.
• The quartet performed “Ridin’ the Storm Out,” “Roll With the Changes” and “157 Riverside Avenue” wearing personalized Illinois jerseys.
• They served as Grand Marshals for the university’s homecoming parade the day before the performance.
• Band members described the reunion as open-ended, offering comments like “You never know” when asked about future appearances.
• A $50,000 check to the Moffitt Cancer Center was presented during the weekend, as Kevin Cronin has separately acknowledged winding down his solo touring after difficulties without the REO Speedwagon name.