The Latest Breaking News from Illinois

Close pawnbroker loophole in Illinois law on predatory lending

After the 36% rate cap took effect last year, pawnbrokers received an injunction in Sangamon County Court allowing them to continue “business as usual,” which, for them, means charging 240% APR or more.

Chicago Sun-Times · Jan 9, 2023

Illinois women enter AP Top 25 for first time since 2000

The Illini (14-3) are ranked No. 24 in their first Top 25 appearance since Nov. 27, 2000. Illinois hasn’t had a winning season since 2012-13.

Chicago Sun-Times · Jan 9, 2023

SKOL Search: Vikings’ Mock Draft Roundup 1.0

Our first mock draft roundup of the season has the Vikings selecting 12 different players

USA Today Sports Media Group · Jan 9, 2023

Illinois’s Skyy Clark Steps Away From Basketball for Personal Reasons

The freshman guard played in 13 games for the program this season.

Sports Illustrated · Jan 7, 2023

Illinois House passes bills banning certain semi-automatic weapons, expanding abortion protections

With Democratic Gov. J.B. Pritzker seated in the front row of the chamber, the Illinois House early Friday approved a sweeping ban on high-powered firearms about two hours after voting to shore up the state’s already expansive protections for abortion rights.

Chicago Tribune · Jan 7, 2023

How City Hall went after Ald. Burnett and a drug house, why your Peoples Gas bill could rise and more in your Chicago news roundup

Today’s update is a 5-minute read that will brief you on the day’s biggest stories.

Chicago Sun-Times · Jan 6, 2023

Tang Leads Five Hoops Coaches Overperforming in Year 1

Early success has been a common theme at these schools in 2022–23.

Sports Illustrated · Jan 6, 2023

Illinois House approves assault weapons ban

After a lengthy debate that stretched into Friday, the House voted 64-43 to pass the measure that would also ban “rapid-fire devices” that turn firearms into fully automatic weapons. It must still clear the Illinois Senate.

Chicago Sun-Times · Jan 6, 2023

Second-half surge propels Northwestern over Illinois

The Wildcats (11-3, 2-1 Big Ten) won for the sixth time in seven games, adding to what has been their best start in seven seasons.

Chicago Sun-Times · Jan 5, 2023

Arkansas outlasts Mizzou basketball in SEC heavyweight bout

FAYETTEVILLE, Ark. — The Missouri basketball program had never beaten three straight nationally ranked opponents before coming to Arkansas this week — and still hasn’t. The No. 20 Tigers’ quest to vanquish three consecutive ranked foes collapsed Wednesday under a smothering red wave at Bud Walton Arena, where No. 13…

St. Louis Post-Dispatch · Jan 5, 2023