Illinois News & Breaking Stories

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Michigan State basketball freshman Jeremy Fears Jr. continues to impress in his recovery after being shot in December.

Illinois basketball faces Ohio State on Tuesday. Leading scorer Terrence Shannon Jr. is back from suspension. Watch live on Peacock.

Tennessee basketball is on track for another NCAA Tournament appearance under coach Rick Barnes. Here's where the Vols stand.

Indiana Hoosiers and Illinois Fighting Illini will face off in a Big Ten Conference game, with the game starting at 3 p.m. ET/2 p.m. CT on FOX.

First GOP presidential debate of 2024 will take place in Milwaukee on Wednesday, without Donald Trump. Candidates' personal wealth also discussed.

Manhunt for Chicago gunman ends with suicide in Texas. Nance killed 8 people. Community on edge, motive unclear. Tragic event unfolds.

Des Moines hosted the grandest housewarming 155 years ago. Terrace Hill, built by Benjamin F. Allen, remains a symbol of prosperity.

Caitlin Clark is close to breaking the NCAA scoring record, and bets are on her making history soon. Fans are excited!

"Beloved 'Days of our Lives' actor Bill Hayes dies at 96; met wife Susan Seaforth on set, made history together."

Illinois basketball player Luke Goode breaks out of shooting slump with career-high points. Quincy Guerrier and Niccolo Moretti are healthy.

"Indian American entrepreneur Vivek Ramaswamy's presidential campaign is failing, with staff looking for jobs in anticipation of his exit."

A storm hit the South with tornado warnings and high winds, causing damage and power outages, as another storm brought snow.

A winter storm hit the South with thunderstorms and tornado warnings, and brought cities across the Midwest to a standstill.

Purdue basketball's Mason Gillis looks battered but delivers yet another win for the Boilermakers, impressing even the opposition.

Three years since the Capitol attack, politicians reflect on the violence. Divided opinions on the event and fears of future threats.

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Iowa football team aims for a strong start to 2024 by facing Tennessee in the Cheez-It Citrus Bowl, missing key players.

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Illinois Fighting Illini star Terrence Shannon Jr. charged with rape, suspended indefinitely. Shannon denies charges, plans to take case to trial.

Zombie deer disease could spread to humans after the first-ever case was detected in Yellowstone National Park last month.

2024 NFL Mock Draft predicts intriguing storylines with quarterbacks Williams, Maye, and Daniels. Bears trade Justin Fields to Raiders. Check it out!

Minnesota's new state flag will feature an eight-pointed North Star on a dark blue background, symbolizing unity and pride for all.

Luke Combs is making amends to a disabled Florida woman who sells tumblers online, after she was ordered to pay him $250,000.

Illinois search teams are looking for a missing teen after her car was found in a pond near her home.

Illinois' Marcus Domask has become a top scorer, leading the team to big wins. Illinois is a top defensive team.

Southern University was founded in New Orleans in 1880, but relocated to Baton Rouge in 1914. It is known for its Human Jukebox.

Michigan wins third-straight over Ohio State, Big Ten power rankings are out. Michigan and Ohio State are top contenders.

Iowa secured a Big Ten Championship Game berth, but seeks revenge against Nebraska. The game has record-low odds. Iowa leads series history.

The Rolling Stones' 2024 US tour will be sponsored by the American Association of Retired Persons, surprising fans and sparking reactions.

A new type of bacterial infection may be causing a mysterious dog respiratory illness that has sickened dogs across the country.

"Lethal Listeria outbreak in the US prompts recall of peaches, plums, and nectarines sold in 2022 and 2023. Check your fruit!"

White Sox make a five-for-one trade that sends Aaron Bummer to the Braves and lands them two former first-rounders.

"Minor Earthquake Strikes Standard, Illinois. Epicenter located 100 miles southwest of Chicago. 3.6 magnitude quake not anticipated to cause significant damage."

Illinois coach Brad Underwood points towards a defensive identity being built with this year's squad as they face No. 4 Marquette.

ESPN has launched a new betting app, ESPN BET, in partnership with PENN Gaming, available in 17 states with special offers.

Mississippi State fires head coach Zach Arnett after 5-6 record, promoting Greg Knox as interim coach. Search for new coach underway.

Former Mississippi State football coach Zach Arnett was fired after a 4-6 season, but his legacy in Starkville is much more.

Mississippi State fires head coach Zach Arnett after a 5-6 record, appointing Greg Knox as interim coach for the 2023 season.

Illinois football coach Bret Bielema calls Michigan sign-stealing "sickening" and "disgusting," urging Big Ten to "hold the integrity of the league."

Syracuse and Illinois alum Tommy DeVito will make his first NFL start for the New York Giants against the Dallas Cowboys.

Former NFL player Matt Ulrich, a Super Bowl champion with the Indianapolis Colts, has died at 41. His death remains undisclosed.

Illinois running back Kaden Feagin, a true freshman, has become the team's leading rusher after starter Reggie Love's injury. He scored his first collegiate touchdown in a win over Maryland and got his first score at Memorial Stadium the following week. Feagin is hoping to help his hometown team secure a postseason spot.

Iowa football program faces drama with the departure of offensive coordinator Brian Ferentz, but it's game time at Wrigley Field against Northwestern.

Representative Rashida Tlaib demands President Biden's support for a cease-fire to stop "the genocide of the Palestinian people." #CeasefireNow

Cornell University student Patrick Dai was arrested for allegedly threatening to kill Jews amid rising antisemitic incidents in the US.

New York Giants quarterback Tyrod Taylor discharged from hospital after rib injury. Backup QB Tommy DeVito takes over.

LeBron James and the Los Angeles Lakers hope to bounce back from a tough loss as they face the Orlando Magic at the Crypto.com Arena.

Comedian Nate Bargatze's SNL monologue featured jokes about the future, his age, Afrin addiction, and bad reading habits.

Unranked Kansas shocks No. 6 Oklahoma, ending the Sooners' undefeated season since 1997. Upsets continue as Penn State narrowly avoids disaster against Indiana. Ohio State faces Wisconsin, while Oregon State takes on Arizona.