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Man to serve 95 years for shooting ISP Trooper

A man convicted of shooting an Illinois State Trooper has been sentenced. Read moreMan to serve 95 years for shooting ISP Trooper

Second teen arrested in connection with fatal shooting at Champaign shopping mall

A second teen was arrested in connection with a fatal shooting last month at Market Place Shopping Center in Champaign. Read moreSecond teen arrested in connection with fatal shooting at Champaign shopping mall

No explosives found after Rochester High School evacuated for bomb threat

No explosive devices were found after Rochester High School was evacuated Thursday for a bomb threat. Read moreNo explosives found after Rochester High School evacuated for bomb threat

Man arrested for string of burglaries in Jacksonville

A man was arrested and charged for a string of burglaries in Jacksonville. Read moreMan arrested for string of burglaries in Jacksonville

Man pleads guilty after DUI crash that killed 2 in Decatur

A man accused of killing two people in a DUI crash in Decatur last August has pleaded guilty to related charges. Read moreMan pleads guilty after DUI crash that killed 2 in Decatur

Danville man sentenced to 3 years of supervised release for tax fraud

A Danville man was sentenced to three years of supervised release for not paying employment taxes to the IRS and failing to file federal income tax returns. Read moreDanville man sentenced to 3 years of supervised release for tax fraud

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Illini defense stepping up at right time entering Final Four

Illini enjoy open practice in front of sea of orange ahead of Final Four

Hoosier heroes Davis and Humrichous happy to be home

Illini seek faster start against UConn in rematch

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Make your 2026 NCAA Tournament picks with our printable bracket

March Madness is back! It’s time to fill out your 2026 NCAA Tournament bracket. The full tournament field was revealed Sunday evening during the annual Selection Show, setting the stage for weeks of buzzer-beaters and bracket busters. Read moreMake your 2026 NCAA Tournament picks with our printable bracket

Keaton Wagler wins Jerry West Shooting Guard of the Year Award

Illinois guard Keaton Wagler has won the 2026 Jerry West Shooting Guard of the Year Award, the team announced Saturday. Read moreKeaton Wagler wins Jerry West Shooting Guard of the Year Award

Illinois soaking in fans at open practice ahead of Final Four battle with UConn

We are less than 24 hours away from Illinois taking on UConn in the programs first final four game in 21 years. Read moreIllinois soaking in fans at open practice ahead of Final Four battle with UConn

How to Watch | Illinois shooting for revenge in Final Four matchup vs. UConn

It's all led to this: Illinois makes its long-awaited return to the Final Four in Indianapolis against the UConn Huskies. Read moreHow to Watch | Illinois shooting for revenge in Final Four matchup vs. UConn

'Inside the Illini: Off to Indy' - Illinois' journey to the Final Four

For the first time in over 20 years, Illinois men's basketball is back in the Final Four and chasing a national championship. Before Illinois takes the floor inside Lucas Oil Stadium, our WAND Sports team shares what this year's team has accomplished and how they've done so, while also diggi… Read more'Inside the Illini: Off to Indy' - Illinois' journey to the Final Four

Parker, Delle Donne and 1996 US Olympic women's basketball team set for Hall of Fame enshrinement

Candace Parker, Elena Delle Donne, Chamique Holdsclaw and the 1996 U.S. Olympic women’s basketball team will be enshrined in the Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame later this year. Parker, Holdsclaw and members of the 1996 Olympic team were all in attendance, as well as Amar’e Stoudem… Read moreParker, Delle Donne and 1996 US Olympic women's basketball team set for Hall of Fame enshrinement