Ball State defeats Northern Illinois in home MAC match

Ball State gymnastics went up against Northern Illinois University, another Mid-American Conference (MAC) team, March 2 at Worthen Arena. The Cardinals won with their highest score of the season with 196.900 against the Huskies’ 193.975 for the Cardinal’s …

Popular Iowa And Illinois Arcade Bar Closing Doors Permanently

After 10 years of building a brand that people of all ages in Iowa and Illinois could enjoy, owners of an arcade bar with locations on both sides of the Mississippi River have announced that they are closing the book on the iconic brand. READ MORE: Popular …

Cocky or confident? Why Bret Bielema should be bullish about Illinois' College Football Playoff chances

It's hard to blame Bret Bielema for feeling good about himself these days. In the last few months, the outspoken Illinois coach has done battle with fellow coaches, be it on social media or, more famously, on the field with South Carolina coach Shane …

Girl Scouts of Central Illinois talk cookie sale season

Warm and windy conditions for central Illinois to start the week

(WAND) - A warm front will pass through central Illinois for today, which will bring a boost to our temperatures but also breezy conditions. Highs this afternoon will make their way into the mid 50s, with a mix of sun and clouds.  Clouds will begin to …

Illinois man pleads guilty to murder and attempted murder after shooting at July 4th parade in 2022 killed seven and ...

The Illinois man accused of opening fire at an Independence Day parade in suburban Chicago in 2022 pleaded guilty on Monday, marking a sudden end his trial just as it was getting started. Robert Crimo III, 24, pleaded guilty to all 69 counts of murder and …

Razorbacks’ Run-Rule Reign continues in wins over Iowa and Illinois

By Bren Yocom arcomm.png 67.32 KB F AYETTEVILLE, Ark. – The No. 11/12 Arkansas Razorbacks dismantled Iowa (12-0, 5 inn.) and Illinois (10-1, 6 inn.) in run-rule fashion to improve to 18-1 on the season during the second day of the Wooo Pig Classic at …

Illinois routs No. 15 Michigan for ninth straight win in series

ANN ARBOR, Mich. — Tre White had 19 points and 11 rebounds to lead Illinois to a 93-73 rout of No. 15 Michigan on Sunday. Kylan Boswell and Kasparas Jakucionis each scored 17 points for the Illini (19-11, 11-8 Big Ten), who have beaten Michigan (22-7, 14-4 …

Make schools, not just classes, cellphone-free in Illinois

Illinois’ proposed cellphone ban should apply to the entire school day — not just during instructional time. As a former high school teacher and a parent of two young children, I was elated that Gov. JB Pritzker proposed a statewide ban on the devices in …

No. 15 Michigan gets thumped by Illinois, now 1 game back in Big Ten race

ANN ARBOR — Sunday was supposed to be a celebratory day for Michigan. Illinois didn’t get the memo and spoiled Senior Day at Crisler Center. The Fighting Illini dominated the offensive glass from start to finish and handed the No. 15 Wolverines a 93-73 …