The Latest Breaking News from Illinois

Quick hitting Friday Ohio State Football recruiting update

The Buckeyes are at it again, with a bunch of offers out #GoBucks

USA Today Sports Media Group · Jan 13, 2023

Paul Sullivan: How a missed call in Illinois’ loss to Michigan may have led to the most lopsided national title game ever

CHICAGO — It’s clear TCU was not remotely in the same area code as Georgia in the Horned Frogs’ 65-7 loss Monday in the College Football Playoff national championship game at SoFi Stadium.

Chicago Tribune · Jan 12, 2023

Illinois House approves measure banning military style firearms, which Gov. JB Pritzker says he will sign

SPRINGFIELD, Ill. — The Illinois House gave final approval Tuesday to a comprehensive measure to ban military style firearms that was drafted by Democrats, which now awaits Gov. J.B. Pritzker’s signature even as gun rights advocates contend it is unconstitutional and vow a legal challenge.

Chicago Tribune · Jan 11, 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

Benjamin Hochman: Renovated and rejuvenated, Mizzou basketball is achieving ahead of schedule

COLUMBIA, Mo. — You could tell something was up 20 minutes before the first 20 minutes.

St. Louis Post-Dispatch · Jan 9, 2023

Big Ten Power Rankings: Spartans rise after rivalry win, impressive week of basketball

See where Michigan State lands in our latest batch of Big Ten basketball power rankings

USA Today Sports Media Group · Jan 9, 2023

Simeon’s Malik Elzy commits to Illinois

Elzy, who had offers from nearly 30 FBS colleges, committed to Illinois on Saturday at the All-American Game in San Antonio.

Chicago Sun-Times · Jan 7, 2023

The fighting Illini have communication issues. Can Brad Underwood get this fixed?

Blowing up at his team — which is 0-3 in the Big Ten — clearly isn’t working.

Chicago Sun-Times · Jan 7, 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