Results from the National Assessment for Educational Progress reading test shows 8th graders in Illinois out preformed national averages.

Western Illinois plays Eastern Illinois after Mia Nicastro scored 29 points in Western Illinois' 94-66 victory over the Southeast Missouri State Redhawks. The Leathernecks are 5-4 in home games.

The 2027 class starting to take shape. A look at 27 players in the high school basketball sophomore class standing out.

Illinois became the latest US state to advance a Bitcoin strategic reserve bill, seeking to deploy the world’s first ...

Western Illinois looks to stop its 4-game home losing streak with a win over Eastern Illinois. Thursday's game is the second meeting of the season between the two teams.

Dolton, Illinois, Mayor Tiffany Henyard faces scrutiny after a town hall meeting turned into a brawl when an activist insulted Henyard. NBC News' Adrienne Broaddus has the details, as Henyard is also ...

Illinois coach Bret Bielema shared a caveat about his best offensive player from last season, the first from the 2024 roster ...

Former Illinois House Speaker Michael Madigan’s fate is officially in the hands of a federal jury after week-long closing ...

Illinois lawmakers express their support of the Prescription Drug Affordability Act in response to former President Biden’s ...

Preparations are underway for Illinois to join in the nation’s celebration of 250 years of independence in 2026.

Chase Walker scored 22 points and Johnny Kinziger secured the victory with a 3-pointer with 17 seconds remaining as Illinois State knocked off Belmont 81-78 on Wednesday night.

Donald Trump's flurry of executive orders has sparked lawsuits seeking to stymie the U.S. president's plans for cracking down ...