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15 hours ago
Illinois Football climbs to No. 9 in AP Poll after dominant win at Duke

The Illini jumped two spots in the AP poll and three in the Coaches Poll following a commanding 45-19 road victory over Duke.

Orzo is Meow Mobile's Cat of the Week.
Pet of the Week
15 hours ago
Meet Orzo — Meow Mobile Cat of the Week

Orzo is affectionate, playful, and “debonair.”

Serenity is the Friends of Sangamon County Animal Control Dog of the Week.
Pet of the Week
16 hours ago
Meet Serenity — Friends of SCAC Dog of the Week

Serenity has been featured before, and is still looking for a good home!

IL State News
18 hours ago
Duckworth on National Guard in Chicago, and U.N. Ambassador pick

“Let’s make it clear:  the President of the United States essentially just declared war on a major city in his own nation,” Duckworth told CBS. 

Local
22 hours ago
Turner files bill to create utility rebate program for middle class Illinoisans struggling with rising energy bills

Turner’s bill could create a home utility rebate program for families who earn too much to qualify for the Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program but are still hurt by rising energy costs.

Darleen Hall worships during a service at New Mount Pilgrim Missionary Baptist Church, Sunday, Sept. 7, 2025, in Chicago. (AP Photo/Carolyn Kaster)
IL State News
23 hours ago
Chicago churches urge calm resistance ahead of expected federal intervention

“You need to start telling people about your whereabouts, so you don’t disappear,” Hatch said during Sunday services at New Mount Pilgrim Missionary Baptist Church.

Police watch during the 2025 Pilsen Mexican Independence Day parade Saturday, Sept. 6, 2025, in Chicago. (AP Photo/Carolyn Kaster)
IL State News
23 hours ago
Potential federal intervention poses challenges for Chicago police on the ground

Chicago officials repeatedly reaffirmed the city’s so-called sanctuary policies that have been place for four decades.

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Crime
4 days ago
Champaign man arrested after knife attack injures three first responders

Champaign Police officers arrived within minutes and found two firefighters and one paramedic suffering from serious stab wounds.

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