SPRINGFIELD, IL- Winding through the heart of Illinois’ 53rd Senate District, Route 66 has long been a gateway to adventure, history, and economic growth, especially in Pontiac, where the highway’s ...

Gov. JB Pritzker will present his seventh budget proposal Wednesday as the state faces a projected $3.2 billion revenue ...

With the deadline for Real IDs approaching, Illinois Secretary of State Alexi Giannoulias continues to urge Illinois residents to “Get Real.” In 75 days, Americans will need the Real ID to travel on ...

CHAMPAIGN — The Illinois basketball team faded in the second half against No. 11 Michigan State on Saturday, which captured an historic win for its coach. The Illini led by as much as 16 points ...

Gus Johnson had called games at State Farm Center before Illinois' 79-65 loss against No. 11 Michigan State on Saturday night ...

Gov. JB Pritzker delivered a combined State of the State and Budget Address to a joint session of the General Assembly on ...

Gov. JB Pritzker took to the podium Wednesday for the annual State of the State address where he talked about the upcoming budget as well as other legislation. The ...

Central Illinois lawmakers had mixed feelings on most of Gov. JB Pritzker's address, but they did agree on one thing: their ...

The No. 11 Michigan State Spartans are in Champaign, where they will take on the Illinois Fighting Illini on Saturday. The Spartans protected home court against the Illini in their first matchup ...

Need a break? Play the USA TODAY Daily Crossword Puzzle. • Betting line: Illinois -5.5 • Coaches: Michigan State — Tom Izzo is 726-300 in his 30th season as a head coach, all with the Spartans.

CHAMPAIGN, Ill. — Whatever becomes of this Michigan State basketball season, in the Big Ten or beyond, Saturday night’s 79-65 win at Illinois will be the game that made big things seem ...