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January 24, 2026

Illinois College falls to Lawrence University despite late rally

Sangamon Sun - Illinois

Owner: Brian Timpone

Sangamon Sun - Illinois

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January 24, 2026

Illinois women stage 2nd-half rally but fall short in 81-75 loss to No. 24 Nebraska

Chicago Tribune - Illinois

Owner: Randall D. Smith & Heath Freeman

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Illinois Purdue Basketball

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Illinois freshman Keaton Wagler breaks down career night…

Indianapolis Star - Indiana

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The Indianapolis Star - Indiana

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Illinois freshman 'never really thought I would' have historic scoring night

South Bend Tribune - Indiana

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Illinois freshman 'never really thought I would' have…

Indianapolis Star - Indiana

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The Indianapolis Star - Indiana

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Purdue hosts Illinois in major Big Ten basketball matchup. Here are our best photos

Indianapolis Star - Indiana

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The Indianapolis Star - Indiana

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January 25, 2026

Freshman Keaton Wagler’s record 46-point game has No. 11 Illinois thinking big after 88-82 upset of No. 4 Purdue

Chicago Tribune - Illinois

Owner: Randall D. Smith & Heath Freeman

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A Purdue basketball strength was challenged, and didn't hold up vs Illinois

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January 24, 2026

#24 Nebraska Women’s Basketball Survives Illinois 81-75

Corn Nation - Nebraska

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Corn Nation - Nebraska

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January 24, 2026

Keaton Wagler’s career effort helps No. 11 Illinois outlast No. 4 Purdue

KMJ - California

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January 25, 2026

BYU's AJ Dybantsa, Illinois' Keaton Wagler, Houston's Kingston Flemings are stars on historic day for freshmen

CBS Sports - Florida

Owner: David Ellison

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January 25, 2026

Wagler scores 46 points to lead No. 11 Illinois to an victory over No. 4 Purdue

WISH 8 - Indiana

Owner: DuJuan McCoy

WISH 8 - Indiana

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January 25, 2026

Central Illinois congressman enraged after fed agent kills Minneapolis protester

Week 25 - Illinois

Owner: Gray Television Inc.

Week 25 - Illinois

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January 25, 2026

Krolak & Vassilakis Star in Marion Men’s Basketball Win Against Illinois Tech

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Keaton Wagler's career-high 46 points lead No. 11 Illinois past No. 4 Purdue

Post Register - Idaho

Owner: Mark Adams

Post Register - Idaho

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January 24, 2026

Western Illinois University announces Hotcakes for Heroes fundraiser ahead of OVC tournament

West Central Reporter - Illinois

Owner: Brian Timpone

West Central Reporter - Illinois

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Several cities declare snow emergencies as snowstorm sweeps across central Illinois

Wand - Illinois

Owner: Allan Block

Wand - Illinois

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Top 25 men's roundup:No. 11 Illinois past No. 4 Purdue

The Journal Gazette - Indiana

Owner: Lori Fritz

The Journal Gazette

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January 25, 2026

MECO Engineering, Heneghan and Associates announce strategic merger in Missouri, Illinois

The Troy Times Tribune - Illinois

Owner: Scott Hoskins

The Troy Times Tribune - Illinois

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