UCLA men’s winning streak comes to an end against Illinois
CHAMPAIGN, Ill. — Skyy Clark’s three-pointer was well off the mark, UCLA’s latest empty possession triggering more vitriol.“Skyy you suck!” chanted the Illinois students who felt jilted…
Trump pardons former Illinois Gov. Rod Blagojevich after commuting sentence in 2020
Former Illinois Gov. Rod Blagojevich speaks to the media in Chicago as he arrives at his home after being released from federal prison on February…
L.A. mayor taps Illinois consulting firm to support Palisades fire recovery
One month after the devastating Palisades fire, Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass announced that she has selected a private consulting firm to assist with infrastructure…
Trump administration sues Chicago in crackdown on sanctuary cities
CHICAGO — The Trump administration sued Chicago on Thursday, alleging that sanctuary laws in the nation’s third-largest city “thwart” federal efforts to enforce immigration laws. The lawsuit,…
Jordan Chiles puts in superhero-like performance for UCLA gymnastics
One after another, comic-book-style designs of UCLA gymnasts appeared on the jumbotron. But it was clear one Bruin was omitted.“Wait, we’re missing someone,” a text…
Desmond Claude scores 31 in USC’s defeat of No. 13 Illinois
Jan. 11, 2025 12:20 PM PT CHAMPAIGN, Ill. — Desmond Claude scored a season-high 31 points to lead USC to an 82-72 win over No. 13…
Illinois Supreme Court overturns Jussie Smollett conviction for alleged hoax
The Illinois Supreme Court has overturned a conviction against actor Jussie Smollett, who prosecutors accused of staging a racist and homophobic attack against himself in…
Federal judge strikes down Illinois assault weapons ban
1 of 2 | A federal judge in Illinois has ruled the state’s blanket ban on assault weapons is unconstitutional and violates the Second Amendment…
Chilling text cracked Leslie Reeves murder case after she was ‘executed’ on first date & dog found cuddled next to body
A WOMAN was horrifically shot to death execution-style on a first date and cops tracked down her killer after finding a haunting text message.Leslie Reeves,…
Illinois high court says odor of ‘burnt’ marijuana not probable cause to search cars
Thursday's ruling by the the Illinois Supreme Court affects two separate cases: People vs. Redmond and People vs. Molina, both of which involved police searches…
Woodward Celebrates Completion of Aerospace Maintenance, Repair and Overhaul (MRO) Facility Transformation in Loves Park, Illinois
Article contentROCKFORD, Ill., Sept. 18, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — This week, Woodward, Inc. (NASDAQ: WWD), a global leader in energy control solutions for aerospace and…
Northern Illinois upsets No. 5 Notre Dame in low-scoring battle
SOUTH BEND, Ind. — Kanon Woodill hit a 35-yard field goal with 31 seconds to play and Cade Haberman blocked a 62-yard try as time expired…
Biden signs order to establish 1908 Springfield race riot monument
WASHINGTON — President Biden on Friday designated a national monument at the site of the 1908 race riot in Springfield, Ill., a seminal moment in the…
Illinois Sen. Tammy Duckworth to lead U.S. delegation to Paralympic Games
1 of 2 | Sen. Tammy Duckworth, D-Ill., is an Iraq War veteran and Purple Heart recipient who lost both her legs in Iraq in…
Autopsy shows Illinois police-shooting victim died from gunshot to face
The autopsy report released Friday on Sonya Massey found she died of a gunshot to the face from former Sangamon County, Illinois Sheriff's Deputy Sean…
Ex-senator, Illinois governor candidate McCann gets 3 1/2 years for fraud and money laundering
A former Illinois state senator and candidate for governor was sentenced Wednesday in federal court to 3 1/2 years in prison after pleading guilty to…
PGA Tour: Davis Thompson wins in Illinois to secure Open spot
American Davis Thompson carded a closing seven-under-par 64 to win the John Deere Classic in Illinois by four strokes.His maiden win on the PGA Tour…
Illinois man pleads guilty in attack on officers during Jan. 6 Capitol riot
Schiller Park, Ill., resident Robin Lee Reierson, 69, pleaded guilty Monday to a federal felony charge of assaulting, resisting or impeding officers during the Jan.…
Supreme Court turns down 2nd Amendment challenge to assault-rifle bans
WASHINGTON — The Supreme Court on Tuesday turned down a 2nd Amendment challenge to state laws in Illinois that prohibited the sale of rapid-fire assault weapons.…
UConn defeats Alabama in Final Four, will play Purdue for title
GLENDALE, Ariz. — Connecticut kept its bid to repeat as national champion intact by surviving its first true test of the NCAA tournament, getting 21 points…