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Southern Illinois woman pleads guilty to murder in connection to deadly pedestrian crash

The Jefferson County Sheriff's Office reported Melissa Howes pleaded guilty to First-Degree Murder and Aggravated DUI involving a death in connection to the deadly pedestrian vs vehicle incident in Dix back on September 2, 2024. The sheriff's office said Howes was sentenced to 20 years in the Illinois Department of Corrections.

As opioid deaths drop, Central Illinois lawmakers push for more laws combating fentanyl trafficking

Some Central Illinois lawmakers are pushing for harsher punishments for selling fentanyl as the state sees a decline in opioid deaths.

Illinois man guilty on all counts of killing Gary woman within earshot of kids

A Lake County jury deliberated for less than two hours on Wednesday before finding a Gary man guilty of fatally shooting a woman while her children were in the next room.

Illinois considers tracking how much you drive — and making you pay by the mile

Under proposed legislation, Illinois would explore the viability of reducing reliance on the state's gas tax by putting in place a "road usage charge," essentially a tax on the number of miles driven.

Brad Weisenstein: Rally around the Illinois flag we’ve already got

Vote for the current Illinois flag not because it is so great, but because anything else wastes our tax dollars.

Most Illinois Democrats in Congress to skip Trump inauguration while state Republicans in DC celebrate

Trump’s swearing-in lands on Martin Luther King Jr. Day, the national holiday celebrating the civil rights icon always held on the third Monday in January. The confluence of events means Democrats can argue if they want they are not boycotting Trump as much as they have some place better to

University of Illinois expands transfer guarantee for in-state high school graduates

The University of Illinois is expanding a program to guarantee admission for in-state high school grads looking to transfer.

Quick hits | No. 12 Michigan State 80, No. 19 Illinois 78

Illinois freshman Will Riley beats Michigan State’s Carson Cooper to a rebound in the first half of Sunday’s Big Ten rock fight in East Lansing, Mich. College/Prep Sports Reporter Illinois freshman Will Riley beats Michigan State’s Carson Cooper to a rebound in the first half of Sunday’s Big Ten rock fight in East Lansing,

Michigan State basketball pulls out huge 80-78 win over Illinois to stay atop B1G

After going down early, Michigan State basketball survived a nail-biter vs. Illinois to stay undefeated and alone at the top if the Big Ten.

Southern Illinois Classic Shootout: University City 78, Vashon 31

University City junior Zoe Binion (25) takes a jump shot during a girls basketball game in the Southern Illinois Shootout on Jan. 18, 2025 at University City High School in University City.

Southern Illinois Classic Shootout: University City 90, Jennings 58

University City senior Jamaun Pruitt (11) takes a jump shot during a boys basketball game in the Southern Illinois Shootout on Jan. 18, 2025 at University City High School in University City.

Indiana would like to redraw border with Illinois

Indiana legislators would like to redraw the Indiana-Illinois border to absorb parts of Illinois, but the proposed action would face roadblocks on the Illinois side, which would prevent a border

Notre Dame Coach Marcus Freeman Foresaw Devine Run With Heavy Dose Of Self-Help

I spoke to Notre Dame football coach Marcus Freeman about destiny. Now his Irish are playing for the national champinship. And there's more to the story.

How to Watch | Illinois vs Michigan State

#19 Illinois men's will travel to East Lansing to take on #12 Michigan State, while the women will be home against #22 Michigan State. For the men the last time they face the Spartans they lost 88-80 in East Lansing and Brad Underwood is currently 5-6 against Michigan State and Tom Izzo.

Allegations of a forced confession, manipulated evidence fuel Illinois day care worker's push for clemency

Melissa Calusinski was convicted and sentenced to 31 years in prison for the death of a 16-month-old in her care, but her attorneys argue that critical evidence that might have cleared her was manipulated.

Southern Illinois defeats Northern Iowa 73-49

CARBONDALE, Ill. (AP) — Kennard Davis' 24 points helped Southern Illinois defeat Northern Iowa 73-49 on Saturday night.

How to watch #12 Michigan State vs #19 Illinois basketball: Time, channel, FREE live stream

Big Ten powers collide Sunday afternoon in East Lansing, as the 12th-ranked Michigan State Spartans play host to the No. 19 Illinois Fighting Illini.

Illinois vs Michigan State Prediction, Picks, and Odds for Today’s College Basketball Game

Kasparas Jakucionis and the Illini intrigue catching points vs. the Spartans today. Our college basketball betting picks favor Illinois' balanced offensive attack.

No. 12 Michigan State hosts Boswell and No. 19 Illinois

BOTTOM LINE: No. 19 Illinois plays No. 12 Michigan State after Kylan Boswell scored 22 points in Illinois' 94-69 win against the Indiana Hoosiers. The Spartans are 9-0 in home games. Michigan State is second in the Big Ten with 26.9 defensive rebounds per game led by Jaxon Kohler averaging 5.4.

Michigan State vs. Illinois: How to Watch, Channel, Prediction, Odds - Jan 19

Preview the January 19 matchup between the Michigan State Spartans and Illinois Fighting Illini with how to watch, tv channel info, predictions, odds, over/under, spread, betting lines and more.

Illinois women writing their own history this season

Since losing two key players for the season Illinois women's hoops had two resume building wins against Iowa and Indiana.

Williams has big fundraising lead in Urbana mayoral race

There’s a clear financial leader in the two-way race for the Democratic nomination for Urbana mayor.DeShawn Williams, Champaign County’s chief deputy treasurer, has raised nearly $20,000 in his campai

Tom Kacich | Williams has big fundraising lead in Urbana mayoral race

DeShawn Williams atop the parking garage this week at Main and Broadway in downtown Urbana. Columnist DeShawn Williams atop the parking garage this week at Main and Broadway in downtown Urbana. There’s a clear financial leader in the two-way race for the Democratic nomination for Urbana mayor.

University of Illinois to Host 2025 Butkus Award Show in Memorial Stadium

The Butkus Award ceremony will be held at Memorial Stadium on the campus of the University of Illinois on February 1,

What channel is Iowa wrestling vs Illinois on today? Time, TV schedule to watch dual

What channel is Iowa wrestling vs Illinois dual on today? Here's how to watch, including time, TV schedule and live streaming info.

Melissa Calusinski, a day care worker imprisoned for murder, hopes Illinois governor will free her based on new evidence

Melissa Calusinski has been behind bars in Illinois for 16 years in a case plagued by allegations of evidence manipulation, coerced confession and flawed medical opinions.

Defense rests and rebuttal concludes at ex-Illinois House speaker’s corruption trial

Closing arguments are scheduled to begin next Wednesday at the corruption trial of former Illinois House Speaker Michael Madigan and codefendant Michael McClain.

PHOTOS: ‘Home Alone’ house in Illinois sells for $250K over asking price

A famous house featured in the iconic holiday film “Home Alone” sold this week for nearly $300,000 over its asking price.

'A low-wage state': How Illinois Gov. JB Pritzker responded to Indiana's secession bill

Indiana House Republicans unveiled their priorities for 2025, which included a bill to explore adjusting the boundaries of Illinois and Indiana.

‘State of New Illinois’ committee continues push to secede from Cook County

Illinois counties are seeking to secede from Chicago and Cook County to form a new state, and Indiana has introduced a bill to create a boundary adjustment commission to consider the possibility

Illinois hosting 2025 Butkus Award ceremony

Illinois Hall of Famer Dick Butkus shares a joke with Kaden McCoy, 13, of Lincoln Nebraska as he signs autographs at Grange Grove before Illinois' game vs. Nebraska on Friday, Sept. 29, 2017. CHAMPAIGN...

Illinois Board of Education seeks $11.4B for preK-12 spending

It is a 4.6% increase over this year’s budget, despite projections that the state will face a substantial revenue shortfall next year.

Amber Alert issued after vehicle stolen with 4-year-old Illinois girl inside

An Illinois Amber Alert was issued Thursday morning at the request of the Rock Island Police Department after a vehicle was stolen with a 4-year-old girl inside.

Amber Alert: Illinois police search for 4-year-old girl missing after car stolen in Rock Island

Authorities have issued an Amber Alert for a missing 4-year-old girl after the vehicle she was in was stolen in Rock Island.

Lawmakers Considering Redrawing Indiana-Illinois Boundaries

Legislation is being considered by state lawmakers that would redraw the state boundaries of Indiana to include a handful of counties in Illinois that are considering secession from the state. In the last year 33 counties in Illinois have held referenda in which residents in these counties approved plans to look into the possibility of seceding from Illinois and forming a new state.

Giannoulias announces IDs in Apple Wallet coming to Illinois

The Illinois Secretary of State's office plans to offer IDs in Apple Wallet to Illinois residents by the end of the year, Secretary Alexi Giannoulias announced on