4+ hour, 57+ min ago  (396+ words) Illinois extend OC Barry Lunney for three-years, worth $1.45 million annually, per ESPN and Illini Inquirer. It's a $400,000 raise. Lunney signs new deal Last year, speculation rose that Lunney was interested in leaving Illinois to become a head coach. Illinois' offensives…...

1+ mon, 4+ week ago  (1063+ words) Illinois" full 2026 schedule has been released. The Illini are coming off a 9-4 campaign, and have won 19 games over the last two seasons." 2026 will be the first year of post-Luke Altmyer era, and Illinois will count on East Carolina QB Katin…...

3+ mon, 1+ week ago  (326+ words) Illinois Secretary of State Alexi Giannoulias has announced a significant modernization initiative for the Illinois Court of Claims, introducing electronic fili ... Illinois Court of Claims goes digital with e-filing and remote hearings SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (WICS) " Illinois Secretary of State Alexi Giannoulias…...

3+ mon, 2+ week ago  (176+ words) SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (WICS) " The Illinois Department of Transportation has announced a third round of funding through the Illinois National Electric Vehicle Infrastructure Program, offering approximately $65.6 million for the construction of electric vehicle charging stations across the state. This initiative supports Gov....

4+ mon, 3+ week ago  (181+ words) Country music trailblazer Lainey Wilson is coming to the Illinois Lottery Grandstand Stage at the 2026 Illinois State Fair on Saturday, August 15th. Lainey Wilson performing at the 2026 Illinois State Fair SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (WICS) " Country music trailblazer Lainey Wilson is coming to the…...

5+ mon, 3+ day ago  (337+ words) The Illinois Department of Natural Resources (IDNR) has announced the waterfowl season dates and zone lines for the 2026-2030 seasons. This decision follows a c ... Illinois announces new waterfowl hunting zones and dates for 2026-2030 SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (WICS) " The Illinois Department of Natural…...

5+ mon, 3+ day ago  (159+ words) SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (WICS) " University of Illinois Springfield students are set to participate in the annual Trick-or-Treat for Canned Goods drive, aiming to collect 9,000 pounds of food for the UIS Cares Food Pantry. The event will take place from 3:30 to 5 p.m. on Oct....

5+ mon, 1+ week ago  (276+ words) Attorney General Kwame Raoul has filed a lawsuit against State Farm, alleging the insurance giant has refused to comply with a regulatory examination into its n ... Illinois attorney general sues State Farm over regulatory examination refusal CHICAGO (WICS) " Attorney General…...

5+ mon, 3+ week ago  (267+ words) The Fix Our Homes Illinois movement has launched, aiming to address the pressing issue of home repairs for low-income seniors. The movement, supported by commun ... Fix Our Homes Illinois movement launches to aid low-income seniors SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (WICS) " The Fix Our…...

5+ mon, 3+ week ago  (229+ words) Springfield, Illinois " Tonight, hundreds of thousands of government workers are reporting to their jobs without pay, while others are told to stay home, wondering when they will see their next paycheck. Democrats and Republicans blaming the other side. Today, Democrats…...