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Why the Trump administration filed a lawsuit against Illinois
4+ hour, 52+ min ago (137+ words) SPRINGFIELD " In an expected move, the Trump administration filed a lawsuit last week seeking to nullify a new state law that allows Illinois residents to sue federal immigration agents who arrest ... SPRINGFIELD " In an expected move, the Trump administration filed…...
6 Tennessee football takeaways from loss to Illinois in Music City Bowl
12+ hour, 24+ min ago (112+ words) Tennessee football ended the 2025 season with an underwhelming performance and a wild ending, losing 30-28 to Illinois in the Music City Bowl. 6 Tennessee football takeaways from loss to Illinois in Music City Bowl NASHVILLE " Tennessee football ended the 2025 season with an…...
Ross opens 36 new stores across US. One is in Illinois
2+ mon, 1+ week ago (91+ words) Ross Stores opened 36 new Ross Dress for Less and four dd's DISCOUNTS stores over the last couple months, including one in Illinois, according to an announcement from the company. The recent openings across 17 states conclude the company's plan to open…...
Who is Darren Bailey? Illinois politician's family die in Montana helicopter crash
2+ mon, 1+ week ago (308+ words) Illinois gubernatorial candidate Darren Bailey's son, daughter-in-law and two grandchildren have been killed in a helicopter accident, according to a statement released by Bailey's campaign. The crash occurred in Montana on Wednesday evening. Bailey's son, Zachary, daughter-in-law, Kelsey, and two…...
Illinois vs. Washington predictions: How the Illini can get back in the playoff talks
2+ mon, 1+ week ago (207+ words) SEATTLE " Illinois football is back on the field for Week 9 of the college football season after the first of two bye weeks. The No. 23 Illini (5-2, 2-2) are looking to climb back into the College Football Playoff race with a pivitol Big…...
What is Trump's approval rating ahead of 'No Kings' protests? See Illinois results
2+ mon, 1+ week ago (470+ words) Dozens of "No Kings" rallies are set to take place Saturday across Illinois following the recent mobilization of National Guard and U.S. Customs and Immigration Enforcement officers near Chicago. The demonstrations are expected to attract millions of participants across the country…...
Rain or shine? Here's the weather forecast for "No Kings" rallies in Illinois
2+ mon, 2+ week ago (385+ words) The nationwide "No Kings" movement is returning to the streets of Illinois Saturday, with millions of Americans expected to participate. The follow-up rally was orchestrated in response to recent actions by the Trump administration and the U.S. Customs and Immigration Enforcement,…...
Purdue football vs Illinois live score updates: Start time, TV channel, highlights, stats
2+ mon, 3+ week ago (182+ words) Purdue football hosts Illinois in a Big Ten matchup today at Ross-Ade Stadium. The Boilermakers are 2-2 on the season, but are 0-1 in conference play. The Fighting Illini are 4-1 overall and 1-1 in the Big Ten. Illinois enters the game ranked No....
Illinois wins award for real-time emergency alert system
3+ mon, 2+ day ago (240+ words) The Illinois Department of Innovation and Technology has received the 2025 Government Experience Project Award for its real-time emergency alerts mapping and navigation project. The award, presented by the Center for Digital Government, recognizes innovative digital initiatives that make it easier…...
USC vs Illinois football record, history between Trojans, Fighting Illini
3+ mon, 4+ day ago (473+ words) In Year 2 of the expanded Big Ten Conference, college football fans are being treated to some matchups they would not normally see. One of the matchups taking place Sept. 27 will be a top-25 matchup between No. 22 USC (4-0) and No. 23 Illinois…...