The Latest Breaking News from Illinois

Big Ten football power rankings after Week 8: Bring on the home stretch.

An updated look at the Big Ten power rankings after Week 8.

USA Today Sports Media Group · Oct 23, 2022

Just Sayin’: Calling off January fan convention is the White Sox’ latest ‘mediocre’ move

Not even explaining why invites the public to speculate that Sox bigwigs don’t have the stomach for being questioned and criticized, perhaps even booed as Tom Ricketts was at the Cubs Convention in 2020.

Chicago Sun-Times · Oct 22, 2022

Big Game Hunting: Bye, Illinois — Purdue is about to break the tie atop Big Ten West

The Boilermakers have dropped 15 in a row to this week’s foe, Wisconsin, but they’re better than the Badgers. The Illini, off this week, will just have to play catch-up.

Chicago Sun-Times · Oct 21, 2022

Minnesota vs Penn State Prediction, Game Preview

Minnesota vs Penn State game preview, prediction, and breakdown for the Week 8 game on Saturday, October 22

USA Today Sports Media Group · Oct 19, 2022

Week 7 Chaos Spikes College Football Postseason Ticket Demand

Saturday’s slate of games had significant impact on the conference championship and College Football Playoff outlook, according to insights from SI Tickets’ postseason reservations.

Sports Illustrated · Oct 18, 2022

Latest Expanded CFP 12-Team Bracket: Hello, Tulane! Buh-Bye, Penn State

It’s that time of year when quality of losses and strength of schedules force our SI committee to make some close calls.

Sports Illustrated · Oct 18, 2022

The SAFE-T Act should be repealed or amended

The SAFE-T Act as passed is not constitutionally sound and contains provisions that do not protect the public.

Chicago Sun-Times · Oct 17, 2022

North Carolina is ranked No. 1 in AP Top 25 preseason men’s basketball poll

Illinois is No. 23 in the preseason rankings.

Chicago Sun-Times · Oct 17, 2022

Resetting the College Football Playoff Picture

Examining the sport’s top contenders and their road to the final four.

Sports Illustrated · Oct 17, 2022

Big Ten Power Rankings: Healthier Spartans move up after OT thrilling win over Wisconsin

See how far Michigan State moved up in our weekly power rankings following Saturday's thrilling victory over Wisconsin

USA Today Sports Media Group · Oct 17, 2022