World & Nation
A historically Black college in central Illinois that saw its enrollment plummet during the pandemic says it has been unable to recover and must shut.
May 11, 2022
California
‘March Madness,’ used to describe the pandemonium of the NCAA basketball tournament, has humble roots in Illinois.
March 19, 2014
Sports
Bret Bielema, who led Wisconsin to three Rose Bowls before a disappointing run at Arkansas, is returning to the Big Ten and his home state to coach Illinois.
Dec. 19, 2020
Epic phrase ‘March Madness’ has humble roots in Illinois
March 20, 2014
High School Sports
A Chicago charter school with an overwhelmingly black student body forfeited a scheduled football game because the host team has a Rebel mascot who carries a Confederate flag.
Sept. 14, 2003
The Chicago Teachers Union approves a deal with the nation’s third-largest school district to return pupils to class during the coronavirus pandemic.
Feb. 10, 2021
Politics
Monday, Aug. 25: ONE NATION Session begins at 3 p.m. Mountain Time, which is 2 p.m.
Aug. 25, 2008
Former Illinois U.S. Rep. Aaron Schock has come out as gay in social media and web posts, saying he would do more if he were in Congress today to support LGBTQ rights.
March 5, 2020
Former House Speaker J.
June 22, 2016
Luther Head scored 17 points and Dee Brown had 15 points and nine assists as Illinois celebrated its new No. 1 ranking with a 78-59 victory over Chicago State on Monday night at Champaign, Ill.
Dec. 7, 2004