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Illinois' Keaton Wagler advances the ball as Oregon's Drew Carter pursues during an NCAA college basketball game Tuesday, March 3, 2026, in Champaign, Ill. (AP Photo/Craig Pessman)
Sports
6 hours ago
Illinois star Wagler declares for NBA draft following historic freshman season

In the post, Wagler said Champaign will always hold a “special place” in his heart.

ISP Cadet Graduation
Local
6 hours ago
Illinois State Police graduates eight new troopers from Cadet Class 153

Eight new Illinois State Police troopers graduated Friday from Cadet Class 153, a lateral entry program for experienced officers, and will begin patrol duties across the state Sunday.

Panels focused on sports medicine, media and content creation, and scouting and analytics ran concurrently.
Sports
6 hours ago
Student-led sports business conference brings industry leaders to campus

University of Illinois event highlights careers in athletics, media and analytics through panels and networking.

tax filing
IL State News
6 hours ago
Illinois Department of Revenue warns of postal changes that could affect tax deadline

“If you’re mailing your return close to the deadline, consider requesting a manual postmark or allowing extra time for delivery,” Harris said.

Congresswoman Nikki Budzinski toured the Empowerment Opportunity Center in Decatur this week, meeting with staff and leadership to discuss the services the center provides — and the federal funding that makes them possible.
Local
6 hours ago
Budzinski visits Decatur, warns of federal funding cuts to key programs

Her visit came amid growing concern over the White House’s proposed budget, which Budzinski said would eliminate funding for programs critical to the center’s operations.

Pope Leo XIV arrives for his weekly general audience in St. Peter's Square, at the Vatican, Wednesday, April 8, 2026. (AP Photo/Gregorio Borgia)
Sports
7 hours ago
White Sox expand plans for giveaway of pope-themed hats

Pope Leo broke Vatican protocol by donning a White Sox cap last year.

Chicago Cubs' Seiya Suzuki looks on from the dugout before a baseball game against the Pittsburgh Pirates in Chicago, Friday, April 10, 2026. (AP Photo/Paul Beaty)
Sports
7 hours ago
Seiya Suzuki returns to Cubs lineup after missing the start of the season with a knee injury

Counsell said he is planning to be “somewhat cautious” with Suzuki for the next week.

Local
2 days ago
A real buzz about this bill

This could be the official state bee.

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