Illinois football head coach Brett Bielema talks about Illinois' upcoming appearance in the Liberty Mutual Music City Bowl prior an NCAA college basketball game between Nebraska and Illinois Saturday, Dec. 13, 2025, in Champaign, Ill. (AP Photo/Craig Pessman)
Sports
2 days ago
Tennessee and Illinois set for Music City Bowl with each team missing starters

Illinois coach Bret Bielema said bowls still create great memories for players and their families even in this changing landscape.

Jack, described as a mixed-breed mutt by his owner Shelley, keeps in stride on their afternoon walk in sleet and freezing rain, Monday, Dec. 29, 2025, in Manchester, N.H. (AP Photo/Charles Krupa)
Local
2 days ago
A bomb cyclone brings blizzards and dangerous wind chills to the Midwest

The storm brought blizzard conditions, treacherous travel and widespread power outages to parts of the Plains and Great Lakes on Monday as sharply colder air, strong winds and a mix of snow, ice and rain swept through.

Debbie
Pet of the Week
2 days ago
Meet Debbie — Meow Mobile Cat of the Week

“…a chill, affectionate senior who deserves to be relaxing in her forever home.”

Boss
Pet of the Week
2 days ago
Meet Boss — Friends of SCAC Dog of the Week

Friendly, and “waiting way too long for a fresh start.”

Pine
Pet of the Week
2 days ago
Meet Pine — APL Cat of the Week

“Soft Paws, No Claws.”

Eleven
Pet of the Week
2 days ago
Meet Eleven — APL Dog of the Week

Eleven has “a deep love for her people.”

ECHL
Sports
2 days ago
Tentative agreement reached between ECHL and Players’ Association

The Bloomington Bison’s Friday night game at Iowa was canceled because of the strike.

Dog new year
Holiday Guide
2 days ago
Prepare pets for New Year’s Eve celebrations and fireworks

Warm weather and fireworks can add extra stress for pets as families ring in the new year.

police lights
Crime
2 days ago
Explosions shake homes, man arrested for detonating tannerite in Macon Co.

Authorities say Major admitted to detonating the Tannerite on his property but showed little concern for the impact the explosions were having on neighboring homes.

Entertainment
2 days ago
Illinois State Fair goes digital: Tickets for 2026 will be paperless

Digital ticketing for the 2026 season expected to improve convenience and security for fairgoers.