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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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Illinois Wesleyan women's volleyball falls to UW-Eau Claire in five-set match

In a closely contested match between two top-10 NCAA Division III women's volleyball teams, Illinois Wesleyan University fell to the University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire in five sets during the Blugold Alumni Weekend Invitational on Friday night....

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 Board of Education met Sept. 16

Illinois State Board of Education met Sept. 16. Here are the minutes provided by the board: 1. Roll Call Chair of the Board Dr. Steven Isoye called the meeting to order at noon. Chair Isoye announced that the Board meeting was being audio-cast...

Illinois State Police arrest eight in human trafficking sting

MARION, Ill. (WICS) — 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...

Illinois Department of Transportation announces bridge work on Illinois 84 in Whiteside County

Whiteside County Sheriff John F. Booker | Official WebsiteWhiteside County Sheriff John F. Booker | Official Website Construction work on two Illinois 84 bridges in Whiteside County is set to begin on Monday, October 13, according to the Illinois...

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 Gov Pritzker’s claim of military politicization challenged by retired Navy captain

Former military leaders have lined up on both sides of the debate between President Donald Trump and Gov. J.B. Pritzker over National Guard deployments. At a press conference in Chicago Thursday, the governor said Trump is hoping to blur the lines...

Illinois Gov. JB Pritzker ‘Incredibly Lucky’ to Win $1.4M Gambling on Vacation

More details have emerged about Illinois Governor JB Pritzker‘s $1.4 million gambling winnings, with the billionaire saying he was “incredibly lucky” to pocket the huge profit. Speaking at a press conference on Thursday, Pritzker was asked to...

Illinois Lottery Mega Millions, Pick 3 results for Oct. 17, 2025 

The Illinois Lottery offers multiple draw games for those aiming to win big. Here’s a look at Oct. 17, 2025, results for each game: Winning Mega Millions numbers from Oct. 17 drawing 09-21-27-48-56, Mega Ball: 10 Check Mega Millions payouts and...

Exhibition preview | Illinois State at Illinois; 2 p.m., Sunday

Lineups Illinois Starters P Name Yr. Ht. PPG Hometown G Kylan Boswell Sr. 6-2 12.3 Champaign G Keaton Wagler Fr. 6-6 18.5 Shawnee, Kan. F Ben Humrichous Gr. 6-9 7.6 Tipton, Ind. F David Mirkovic Fr. 6-9 8.6 Niksic, Montenegro C Zvonimir Ivisic Jr....

Women’s Swimming and Diving Earns Dual Meet Victory Over Illinois State

UIC women's swimming and diving dominated Illinois State in a dual meet, winning 221-78. The Flames triumphed in 14 out of 16 events, including both relay races. Notably, UIC excelled in diving by securing all but one of the top five finishes in...

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...

Four Austin Peay Players Shine in Exhibition Loss to Southern Illinois

Austin Peay State University fell short against Southern Illinois in an exhibition game, losing 84-79 despite four players scoring in double figures. Freshman Tyler Wagner led the team with 17 points, shooting perfectly from beyond the arc. The...