Illinois head coach Brad Underwood didn't hold back his frustrations with one freshman after a shocking loss to Nebraska.

Preview the Dec 13 matchup between the Illinois Fighting Illini and Nebraska Cornhuskers with how to watch, tv channel info, predictions, odds, over/under, spread, betting lines and more.

Illinois now joins at least 10 other states, among them California, Hawaii, Colorado, Oregon, as well as Washington, D.C., in allowing medical aid in dying.

Immigration and Customs Enforcement's "Operation Midway Blitz" arrested more than 4,000 people; data showed about 15% had criminal records, mostly misdemeanors and nonviolent felonies.

On Jan. 1, 2026, the minimum wage will increase in 19 states and 49 cities and counties, with an additional four states and 22 localities lifting their minimums later in 2026, according to an annual report from the National Employment Law Project, an employee advocacy group. In 2026, 79 jurisdictions will have a minimum wage of $15 or more.

The Village of Orland Park in Chicago's southwest suburbs has halted all construction permits for fiber-optic projects after a surge of complaints.

Milan Momcilovic scored 18 points to lead four players in double figures and No. 4 Iowa State opened a season 11-0 for the third time in program history with a 78-53 victory over Eastern Illinois.

Gov. JB Pritzker (D) has frequently sought to push back on the Trump administration’s immigration enforcement crackdown in Chicago.

The federalization of 300 Illinois National Guard troops was extended for 32 days, Gov. JB Pritzker’s office said, even though the soldiers have mostly remained on an Illinois Army National

Illinois State University's football team knocked off its second ranked foe in as many rounds in 2025 FCS playoffs Saturday, and heads to the semis.