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How Andrej Stojakovic's Return Impacts Illinois' Pursuit of John Blackwell
8+ hour, 56+ min ago (296+ words) The Illinois faithful were waiting on the edge of their seats, eagerly anticipating a decision from Andrej Stojakovic. After David Mirkovic, Jake Davis, Tomislav Ivisic and Zvonimir Ivisic announced their returns for the 2026-27 season on Wednesday, there was only one…...
Could Illinois edge rusher Gabe Jacas be a sleeper in the NFL draft? "He's supremely underrated.'
9+ hour, 10+ min ago (397+ words) Gabe Jacas feels like he has a history of being underestimated, so why should the NFL draft be any different for the Illinois edge rusher? Actress Christina Applegate reportedly has been hospitalized since late March Asking Eric: I'm unsure where…...
Social Media Reacts to Andrej Stojakovic Returning to Illinois Basketball
3+ hour, 13+ min ago (385+ words) Andrej Stojakovic is returning to Illinois basketball, and social media is buzzing. Here's how fans and analysts are reacting to the big news. It has been an elite offseason for Illinois so far, and Andrej Stojakovic made it even better....
Aurora's unified prom creates a space of belonging regardless of abilities
4+ hour, 25+ min ago (75+ words) The first ever district wide unified prom for students invited and included students across Aurora schools to celebrate differences and abilities in a safe space. The first ever district wide unified prom for students invited and included students across Aurora…...
Illinois led the nation in tornadoes in 2025 as Tornado Alley shifted into Midwest
2+ mon, 1+ week ago (464+ words) February 5, 2026 / 10: 25 PM CST / CBS Chicago Illinois had more tornadoes than any other state in the U. S. last year. As the climate warms, Illinois has seen a surge in tornado activity in the last few years. Illinois led the nation in number…...
Illinois credit card law sparks fierce battle between banks and retailers
3+ week, 1+ day ago (576+ words) An advertisement about credit and debit cards in Illinois is getting significant airtime right now, leaving viewers wondering what to believe. NBC Chicago's Rose Schmidt reports. Illinois retailers said the advertisement is a scare tactic, but banks and credit unions…...
Two low-funded Republicans battle to run against Illinois Secretary of State Alexi Giannoulias in the fall
1+ mon, 1+ week ago (1039+ words) SPRINGFIELD " The March 17 election includes primary races for Illinois" secretary of state, attorney general and treasurer " and while all those positions are held by incumbent Democrats who are running for new terms with no primary challengers, Republicans are duking it…...
Illinois' Sweet 16 date with Houston " the team and the city " is cause for some perspective
3+ week, 2+ day ago (407+ words) Illinois" Keaton Wagler practices at Toyota Center on March 25, 2026, in Houston, Texas. It"s the time of year in college basketball when everything gets kicked up a notch or five, including fans" complaints. The refs are against us. The gods…...
Bears stadium deal with Illinois gaining momentum as deadline nears
1+ day, 3+ hour ago (653+ words) Time is running out for the Bears and Illinois to strike a deal to keep the team in the state, but things are trending in the right direction. Bears stadium deal with Illinois gaining momentum as deadline nears The Chicago…...
Illinois "Clean Slate" law allows automatic sealing of nonviolent criminal records
3+ mon, 2+ day ago (872+ words) CHICAGO " Over 1. 7 million Illinois adults will be eligible to have their nonviolent criminal records automatically sealed after Gov. JB Pritzker on Friday signed the long-debated "Clean Slate" Act. House Bill 1836 will require law enforcement agencies and circuit clerks to begin…...