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Teel’s 36 lead Indiana State past Illinois State 85-76

The Indiana State Sycamores defeated the Illinois State Redbirds 85-76 on Saturday led by Samage Teel's 36 points.

Myers scores 28 and Western Illinois downs Morehead State 72-67

Ryan Myers scored 28 points as Western Illinois beat Morehead State 72-67 on Saturday. Myers shot 9 of 17 from the field, including 4 for 6 from 3-point range, and went 6 for 8 from the line for the Leathernecks (10-17,

Illinois basketball vs Michigan State score today: Live updates, game highlights, how to watch

It’s Illinois vs Michigan State in a college basketball game. Follow for live score updates, game highlights from Champaign.

Watch Michigan State Spartans vs. Illinois Illini basketball free live stream

The game is scheduled to start at 8 p.m. EST and will be broadcast on FOX. Fans looking to watch this college basketball game can do so by using FuboTV, which offers a free trial and $30 off your first month, or DirecTV Stream, which also offers a free trial. SlingTV doesn’t offer a free trial but does have other promotional offers available.

Roxana's 'PB & J' help each other earn trips to state: Illinois girls wrestling sectional

The top four finishers in each of the tournament's weight divisions advanced to compete Feb. 28-March 1 in the Illinois girls wrestling state tournament at Grossinger Motors Arena in Bloomington.

Illinois police dog helps find, capture suspected burglar in Lake County

LAKE CO., Ill. - A Lake County sheriff’s police dog helped find and apprehend a suspected burglar early Friday morning. Brendan M. Wilcox, 37, was arrested in connection to an overnight burglary in unincorporated Grayslake, according to the Lake County Sheriff's Office.

President Trump’s reciprocal tariffs will overturn decades of trade policy

WASHINGTON — President Donald Trump is taking a blowtorch to the rules that have governed world trade for decades. The “reciprocal’’ tariffs that he announced Thursday are likely to create chaos for global businesses and conflict with America’s allies and adversaries alike.

How to Watch | Illinois vs #11 Michigan St.

The Illini lost an 80-78 heartbreaker in the first matchup vs. Michigan State on Jan. 19 in East Lansing. Will Riley scored a game-high 19 points, including 16 in the second half. Kasparas Jakucionis, limited by foul trouble throughout the game, recorded just three points with three assists in a career-low eight minutes.

How Trump Is Trying to Expand the Already Colossal U.S. Prison System

The administration’s efforts — from mass deportation to harsher punishments for some crimes — rely on access to more prison and jail cells.

Illinois Advances Equity in Clean Energy Sector with New IPA Report on Workforce Diversity and Standards

Illinois Power Agency releases Part II of its Equity Accountability System Assessment for clean energy equity.

Michigan State at Illinois odds, picks and predictions

Analyzing Saturday’s Michigan State at Illinois odds and lines, with college basketball expert picks, predictions and best bets.

Michigan State vs Illinois Prediction, Picks & Odds for Tonight's College Basketball Game

Our expert college basketball predictions expect both offenses to soar when Sparty travels to Illinois.

How to Watch | Central Illinois driver competes in Daytona 500 this Sunday

NASCAR held a pair of 150-mile qualifying races Thursday night to set the remainder of the field. Riverton-native Justin Allgaier of JR Motorsports and Corey LaJoie raced their way into the 500. Allgaier drives for Dale Earnhardt Jr., who was emotional while talking about returning the 500 for the first time as a car owner.

Gov. Pritzker 'renames' Lake Michigan to Lake Illinois

I’m here today to make an important announcement,” Gov. Pritzker said in the video. “The world’s finest geographers, experts who study the Earth’s natural environment