The Latest Breaking News from Illinois

For far too long, gender bias in custody cases has existed at the expense of too many fathers and their children. It’s time to put both parents on an equal playing field and allow the focus to be solely on the child’s interests.

EVANSTON, Ill. — Illinois center Kofi Cockburn returned to the lineup against Northwestern on Saturday at Welsh-Ryan Arena in Evanston after missing two games in concussion protocols, leading the Illini to a pulsating 59-56 win against the Wildcats.

The Michigan State Spartans will meet the Illinois Fighting Illini in college hoops action on Tuesday night from the State Farm Center.

For a second straight game, the Spartans are listed as underdogs in a Big Ten marquee matchup

Bet on it: Unheralded team has turned heads in Vegas because of its ability to cover point spreads

The Terrapins beat the Illini 81-65 with Cockburn sidelined because of a concussion. With the star big man unavailable, the Terps enjoyed a 40-16 scoring advantage in the paint.

COLLEGE PARK, Md. — Maryland's game against No. 17 Illinois provided a breath of fresh air.

As trends go, this whole Noggin U. deal stinks.

Is it Feb. 10 yet? That’s when the Illini and Boilermakers meet again.