The investigation of a two-vehicle crash between Harrison and Madison street led to the roadway being closed for five hours.

Turning Point: With Atlanta brackets gone bust, Sweet 16 madness marches on to Chicago ...

The Illinois Fighting Illini are certainly a team that has come out of the woodwork in recent years. Under the reign of Bret Bielema, they have gone from conference laughingstock to a potential ...

Illinois finished the 2024 season 10-3, ranked #16 in the AP Top 25, and won the Cheez-It Citrus Bowl. Quarterback Luke Altmyer and 18 other starters return for the 2025 season. Key games in 2025 ...

The Illinois football team continues to stack up recruiting wins this week, landing its fifth in five days. Four-star defensive back Nick Hankins of Belleville West committed to the Fighting ...

USC Trojans vs. Illinois Fighting Illini: Underrated Big Ten Matchup Of 2025 Schedule? The USC Trojans face a huge road test in Week 5 of their schedule vs. the Illinois Fighting Illini.

Bob Asmussen is a college football reporter and columnist for The News-Gazette. He can be reached at 217-393-8248 or asmussen@news-gazette.com.

Four players with Illinois ties began their NBA journeys Wednesday night when they heard their names called during the first round of the NBA draft.

During a recent episode of “The Triple Option” podcast, Illinois Fighting Illini head coach Bret Bielema stirred controversy when discussing running back Josh McCray’s transfer to the ...