The Latest Breaking News from Illinois

Lions select Illinois S Kerby Joseph in the third round

Lions select Illinois S Kerby Joseph in the third round of the 2022 NFL Draft

USA Today Sports Media Group · Apr 30, 2022

Ranking the top prospects in the Class of 2022

Here is a final look back at the Class of 2022 and where they rank as college prospects.

Chicago Sun-Times · Apr 25, 2022

Billie Jean Paige, one of the first Black women to lobby in Springfield, dead at 84

‘She definitely was a trailblazer and glass-ceiling breaker,’ U.S. Rep. Robin Kelly said.

Chicago Sun-Times · Apr 20, 2022

Nathaniel Hackett Is Ready to Build Something New With Russell Wilson and the Broncos

The new coach in Denver discusses what he learned from working with Aaron Rodgers, and how he knows he won’t get a honeymoon phase.

Sports Illustrated · Apr 11, 2022

Illinois lands former 5-star Kentucky PG commit Skyy Clark

Former five-star Kentucky point guard commit Skyy Clark has committed to Illinois.

USA Today Sports Media Group · Apr 8, 2022

Trabajadores comunitarios de salud se quedan sin fondos para ayudar a los más vulnerables

GRANITE CITY, IL — Como trabajadora de salud comunitaria, Christina Scott, de 46 años, es experta en trámites burocráticos, una mano siempre disponible, un hombro para llorar y una red de seguridad personal, todo en una sola persona.

Tribune News Service · Apr 1, 2022

Brad Underwood gets lucrative extension at Illinois after Kansas State coaching search

The world may never know if Brad Underwood seriously considered the thought of leaving Illinois for Kansas State when the Wildcats expressed interest in hiring him as their new men’s basketball coach earlier this month.

Tribune News Service · Mar 30, 2022

Kansas beats Providence 66-61 to put Bill Self back in the Elite Eight. So what else is knew?

“We’re ecstatic,” Self said. A blue-blood coach with a lifetime contract ought to be.

Chicago Sun-Times · Mar 26, 2022

Yes, we know the Big Ten is having another pathetic NCAA tournament. Here’s why.

Maybe, just maybe, the conference isn’t as good as it thinks it is.

Chicago Sun-Times · Mar 25, 2022

NCAA Midwest: all you need to know about Kansas, Providence, Miami and Iowa State

It’s Jayhawks-Friars followed by Hurricanes-Cyclones in Friday’s Sweet 16 matchups at the United Center.

Chicago Sun-Times · Mar 24, 2022