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Illinois high school football scores: Week 8, 2025
Amboy 68, West Prairie 8 Annawan-Wethersfield 42, ROWVA-Williamsfield 6 Athens 29, New Berlin 27 Brother Rice 48, St. Laurence 6 Byron 77, Rockford Lutheran 0 Carlinville 35, Hillsboro 27 Carterville 28, Murphysboro 7 Central 60, Pleasant Hill 8...

Showers and storms return to Central Illinois
DECATUR, IL. (WAND) - Happy Saturday! After a long stretch of mainly dry and unseasonably warm conditions, a change of weather pattern will roll in today as a potent cold front. We start the day with isolated and spotty showers. These showers and...

Illinois Electric Vehicle Rebate Program application cycle to open Oct. 28
SPRINGFIELD – Thinking about buying an electric vehicle soon? Illinois Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Acting Director James Jennings announced the dates for the next EV Rebate Program application cycle, as well as updates to the program...

Illinois football coach in town for game between Morton, Dunlap

Western Illinois cross country posts strong results at Bradley Pink Classic
Western Illinois University Leathernecks Women's Cross Country | Western Illinois University Leathernecks Western Illinois University Leathernecks Women's Cross Country | Western Illinois University Leathernecks Western Illinois University's cross...

Western Illinois University to hold auditions for basketball public address announcer
Western Illinois University Athletics will hold auditions to find a new public address announcer for the upcoming basketball season. The auditions are scheduled for Monday, October 21, from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. at Western Hall in Macomb, Illinois....

Western Illinois University details homecoming football game day procedures
Western Illinois University Athletics has announced plans for game day operations and safety protocols for the upcoming football game against Charleston Southern at Hanson Field. The game is scheduled to begin at 3:02 p.m. CST and will be...

Illinois man wins lottery a second time

Early Childhood Grant Funding in Illinois
Birth to Five has awarded an extra $2.5 million to Early Childhood Collaborations across the state of Illinois. The funding intends to help improve systems for young children and their families in 35 regions of Illinois. The award, consisting of...

Lawmakers differ on 'affordability issues' plaguing Illinois
Illinois House Speaker Emmanuel “Chris” Welch Illinois House Speaker Emanuel “Chris” Welch says state lawmakers need to address the state’s affordability issues, but a Statehouse Republican says Democratic party policies are driving costs up. The...
Illinois high school football scores for Week 8 in Peoria

Trump asks U.S. Supreme Court to allow National Guard deployment in Illinois
Article Summary The Trump administration on Friday asked the U.S. Supreme Court to intervene in a legal fight over the immediate deployment of National Guard troops in Illinois. The filing comes after the 7th Circuit Court of Appeals on Thursday...

Southern Illinois men's basketball rallies past Austin Peay in exhibition opener
Southern Illinois University's men's basketball team secured a win against Austin Peay in an exhibition game at Banterra Center on Friday. The Salukis overcame a 12-point deficit from the first half, ultimately winning 84-79. Quel'Ron House, a...

Illinois High School Football Schedule & Scores (IHSA) — Friday October 17, 2025
There are 242 games scheduled across Illinois on Friday, October 17, including 19 games featuring statewide top 25 ranked teams. You can follow every game live on our Illinois High School Football Scoreboard. The marquee matchups of the week are...

IDOI urges insurance relief for Illinois federal workers
CHICAGO (WSIL) -- The Illinois Department of Insurance (IDOI) is urging insurance companies to provide relief to policyholders impacted by the federal government shutdown. "The lapse in federal appropriations since October 1 impacts more than...

Illinois State Police Leads Human Trafficking Demand Suppression Operation in Marion
Illinois State Police (ISP) Division of Criminal Investigation Trafficking Enforcement Group arrested eight individuals during a two-day human trafficking demand suppression operation in the Marion area of Williamson County on October 14 – 15,...

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Illinois lawmakers begin veto session amid budget shortfall and public safety concerns
Chris Miller, Illinois State Representative for 101st District | www.facebook.comChris Miller, Illinois State Representative for 101st District | www.facebook.com The Illinois General Assembly completed the first week of its annual Veto Session in...

Today in Chicago History: Red Grange scores 5 TDs in Illinois’ 39-14 upset of Michigan at Memorial Stadium
Here’s a look back at what happened in the Chicago area on Oct. 18, according to the Tribune’s archives. Is an important event missing from this date? Email us. Weather records (from the National Weather Service, Chicago) High temperature: 87...

Illinois youth hunters harvest record number of deer
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (KFVS) - Youth deer hunters in the state of Illinois harvested a record number of deer during the youth hunting season. The season ran from October 11-13. Hunters harvested 1,417 deer during the season. Top harvest counties...