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U of I
Local
27 minutes ago
Two businesses partnered with U of I receive state funding through Innovation Voucher Program

Awardees in 2025 span industries including artificial intelligence, quantum technologies, health and life sciences, clean energy, food and agriculture innovation, and advanced materials.

High School Girls Basketball
Sports
37 minutes ago
Illinois Girls High School Basketball Poll

Here’s the latest high school girls basketball poll.

High School Boys Basketball
Sports
41 minutes ago
Illinois Boys High School Basketball Poll

Here’s the latest high school boys basketball poll.

soccer
Sports
56 minutes ago
American-born Aaliyah Farmer left Mexico’s top soccer league because of harassment, coach says

She was released earlier this week and signed a three-year contract with the Chicago Stars of the National Women’s Soccer League.

Chicago Bulls guard Coby White (0) drives to the basket as Miami Heat center Bam Adebayo (13) defends during the second half of an NBA basketball game, Sunday, Feb. 1, 2026, in Miami. (AP Photo/Lynne Sladky)
Sports
1 hour ago
Hornets bringing Coby White back home to North Carolina in trade with Bulls, AP source says

The Hornets agreed to acquire White and Mike Conley Jr. from the Chicago Bulls on Wednesday in exchange for Collin Sexton, Ousmane Dieng and three future second-round draft picks, according to a person familiar with the situation.

Former Illinois Rep. Jesse Jackson Jr. speaks during an event where he was endorsed by the Southland Minister Alliance as a candidate for his old congressional seat after more than a decade out of office, Oct. 15, 2025, at Victory Christian International Ministries in Park Forest, Ill. (AP Photo/Erin Hooley)
IL State News
1 hour ago
Jesse Jackson Jr. pitches redemption in bid for old House seat years after campaign fraud conviction

The son of the civil rights icon tries to bring it up first: A 2013 campaign fraud conviction that ended his 17-year political career.

Chicago Bulls' Ayo Dosunmu gets past Milwaukee Bucks' Amir Coffey during the first half of an NBA basketball game Tuesday, Feb. 3, 2026, in Milwaukee. (AP Photo/Morry Gash)
Sports
1 hour ago
Timberwolves acquire Ayo Dosunmu for scoring depth in trade-deadline deal with Bulls, AP source says

Dosunmu, who was a second-round pick by his hometown Bulls in the 2021 draft, is making about $7.5 million in the final season of his current contract.

A voting booth is pictured in Sangamon County. (Capitol News Illinois photo by Andrew Campbell)
Local
2 hours ago
How to vote in Illinois in 2026: Early voting begins for most of the state

A guide for election information is available.

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