6+ hour, 35+ min ago  (272+ words) After holding off 12th-seeded Washington, the Wisconsin men's basketball team's competition in the Big Ten Tournament gets far more challenging Friday, March 13. But as past results have shown, that's when the Badgers play their best. Though they'll be facing Illinois…...

5+ hour, 45+ min ago  (266+ words) Chicago's iconic St. Patrick's Day Parade will kick off this weekend with the theme of "Faith, Peace and Unity." The parade will feature the Shannon Rovers as the guests of honor and Rev. Thomas R. McCarthy as the Grand Marshall. Spectators…...

1+ week, 6+ day ago  (64+ words) Soybean farmers in Illinois are receiving special federal payments to help offset losses from last year's trade disruptions. Illinois soybean farmers receive federal aid, but fear long-term damage CHAMPAIGN " Illinois soybean farmers are set to receive special federal payments meant…...

1+ week, 6+ day ago  (988+ words) Michigan basketball's dominant second half catapulted it past Illinois, likely securing itself a No. 1 seed in the NCAA tournament. The No. 3 Wolverines took down the No. 11 Fighting Illini, 84-70, on Friday, Feb. 27, from the State Farm Center in Champaign, behind a…...

2+ week, 4+ day ago  (284+ words) An Illinois congressman who represents much of Peoria is declining to attend Tuesday's State of the Union address, saying that he already knows how bad things have gotten over a year into President Donald Trump's second term. Eric Sorensen, a…...

2+ week, 5+ day ago  (100+ words) After the final buzzer sounded against the Chicago Bulls, the Detroit Pistons immediately crossed the court to greet their brother, Jaden Ivey. Detroit Pistons rooting for Jaden Ivey in Chicago: 'That's my brother' CHICAGO " After the final buzzer sounded, the…...

3+ week, 2+ day ago  (138+ words) A new Ikea store is opening in Illinois this year as part of the Swedish furniture chain's 2026 planned openings. Ikea announced six openings last year, with an additional four mentioned in its"2025 Annual Summary" postedFeb. 17. "Looking ahead to FY26, we will…...

3+ week, 3+ day ago  (778+ words) Civil rights icon Rev. Jesse Jackson died Tuesday at age 84 following a lengthy career of battling for social, economic and racial justice. "It is with profound sadness that we announce the passing of Civil Rights leader and founder of the…...

1+ mon, 4+ day ago  (289+ words) The Illinois Department of Public Health will adopt the 2026 child and adolescent immunization schedule from the American Academy of Pediatrics, according to a community announcement. The decision, informed by the Illinois Immunization Advisory Committee's recommendations, aligns with recent actions by…...

1+ mon, 3+ day ago  (542+ words) SPRINGFIELD " Since Illinois lawmakers got back to work in January, they began introducing legislation. We took a look at some of the bills that were filed last week. Here are a few to keep an eye on. State Sen. Karina…...