Wisconsin a slight underdog against Michigan State despite Illinois win

The Wisconsin Badgers are taking on the No. 10 Michigan State Spartans on Friday evening, with tip-off set for 7:00 p.m. at the Kohl Center on FOX.The Badgers are coming off an impressive 92-90 road victory over the No. 8 Illinois Fighting Illini on …

See Western Illinois boys basketball regional schedules here

Feb. 13, 2026, 5:02 p.m. CT The IHSA released the seeds earlier in the week, and now the full schedule is set for the Illinois boys basketball state playoffs. Teams learned on Friday, Feb. 13, which regional they were assigned to, and their road to a …

Illinois American Water foundation launches 2026 water and environment grant program

Illinois American Water recently announced the launch of the American Water Charitable Foundation 2026 Water and Environment Grant Program. The foundation invites community partners to apply for grants that promote clean water, conservation, environmental …

Illinois state lawmaker pushing DCFS for answers following 8-year-old's murder

How much did the Illinois Department of Children and Family Services know about past abuse allegations against a Round Lake Beach mother and her boyfriend, who are now charged in an 8-year-old boy's death? And what did they do? A state lawmaker is …

Illinois High School Basketball Coach Charged With Sexual Abuse

Peoria High head coach Daniel Ruffin and the Lions bench cheer on their team as they battle East Peoria in the second half of their high school basketball game Saturday, Jan. 3, 2026 at Peoria High School. The Lions defeated the Raiders 65-61. / MATT …

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Roger Cooper named Illinois inside linebackers coach

CHAMPAIGN, Ill. (WAND) — Illinois Fighting Illini football has named Roger Cooper as its inside linebackers coach. Cooper played three seasons in the NFL, and joins the Illini with 14 years of collegiate coaching experience. He comes to Champaign from …

Illinois health departments face $100M funding cut by Trump admin

The Illinois Department of Public Health announced that the Trump administration has cut $100 million in public health grant funding from the state. The department said these cuts will affect local public health departments, HIV prevention and monitoring, …

Illinois Pizza Spot Named One of the Best in the World

A list of the greatest pizzas in the world just came out, and only two cities in America made the list. Only Two U.S. Cities Made This “Greatest Pizzas in the World” List If this tells you anything, it should say pizza is one of the most universally loved …

Illinois ‘Those Who Excel’ awards spotlight 8 Sangamon County educators

Feb. 13, 2026, 3:31 a.m. CT Eight Sangamon County educators have been recognized by the Illinois State Board of Education for their dedication and impact in schools, according to a community announcement. The awards are part of the annual Those Who Excel …