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15+ hour, 1+ min ago  (645+ words) The storied Chicago Bears want to leave historic Soldier Field, where they've played for half a century. Indiana lawmakers are attempting to lure them from the Windy City with a plan to finance and build a domed stadium in Hammond,…...

2+ hour, 39+ min ago  (944+ words) With an array of shots and slinky inside moves with either hand, Andrej Stojakovic is our handicapper's X-factor. LAS VEGAS " My belief in Illinois hoops has not wavered for 11 months, since Andrej Stojakovic committed to the Illini on April 28, 2025, triggering…...

21+ hour, 44+ min ago  (1168+ words) CHICAGO " In a 2025-26 season with many improbable comebacks, Wisconsin men's basketball had one more in store for the Big Ten tournament. The fifth-seeded Badgers came back to topple fourth-seeded Illinois in overtime, 91-88, in the Big Ten tournament quarterfinals on March…...

4+ hour, 25+ min ago  (1055+ words) The most wonderful time of the year is officially upon us. No, we're not talking about the start of spring, or March Madness. It's the Illinois primary for several key races up and down the ballot, as the midterm elections…...

4+ hour, 27+ min ago  (554+ words) The northern lights may be seen in U.S. states overnight on Saturday, March 14, through Sunday, March 15, after the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) issued a forecast for active space weather. It comes a day after forecasts for a G1 geomagnetic storm…...

2+ day, 17+ hour ago  (410+ words) Polling numbers ahead of the U.S. Senate primary election in Illinois show a trio of Democratic heavyweights have separated themselves. The primary will be March 17, and the race features 10 Democratic hopefuls for a seat being vacated by longtime Sen. Dick Durbin....

15+ hour, 9+ min ago  (50+ words) The Illinois Secretary of State announced that approximately 120 paid positions are available through his office's annual summer program, and they are now accepting applications. The Illinois Secretary of State announced that approximately 120 paid positions are available through his office's annual…...

13+ hour, 37+ min ago  (245+ words) CHICAGO " Jeremy Fears Jr., Morez Johnson Jr. and Bill Self, you have company.Illinois men's basketball fans keep a running list " maybe not a physical, pen-and-paper list, but a list nonetheless " of the program's current Enemies No. 1, 2 and so on....

23+ hour, 32+ 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…...

21+ hour, 35+ min ago  (216+ words) (The Center Square) " The Gun Owners Foundation and Gun Owners of America have filed suit in the Southern District of Illinois over the state's prohibition of open and concealed public carry of firearms. The plaintiffs say the case involves a…...