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Former Paxton-Buckley-Loda teacher, Hall of Famer charged with sexual assault

A former teacher with the Paxton-Buckley-Loda School District faces felony sexual assault charges. Read moreFormer Paxton-Buckley-Loda teacher, Hall of Famer charged with sexual assault

Illinois man arrested for threats against Gov. Pritzker

A man from the Chicago suburbs was arrested Wednesday after police said he made threats against Governor JB Pritzker. Read moreIllinois man arrested for threats against Gov. Pritzker

18-year-old charged with first-degree murder in deadly Tolono crash

An 18-year-old woman is charged with first-degree murder following a September 2025 crash near Tolono. Read more18-year-old charged with first-degree murder in deadly Tolono crash

Man accused of attempted murder, kidnapping pleads guilty to lesser charges

A man who was facing multiple serious charges after police say he beat a woman so badly her skull was showing has pleaded guilty to lesser charges. Read moreMan accused of attempted murder, kidnapping pleads guilty to lesser charges

Police: Mahomet man arrested after sexually abusing minor

A Mahomet man was arrested on several felony charges after Bloomington police said he sexually abused a teenage girl last year. Read morePolice: Mahomet man arrested after sexually abusing minor

Judge rules DNA profiles in Michael Slover Jr. case can be submitted to CODIS

DECATUR, Ill. (WAND) - Evidence the Illinois Innocence Projects and Exoneration Project believes could exonerate Michael Slover Junior, his mother, and father can be analyzed in state and national criminal databases to see if there is a match. Read moreJudge rules DNA profiles in Michael Slover Jr. case can be submitted to CODIS

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A landmark WNBA labor deal nears reality, paving the way for the first million dollar players

A landmark new WNBA collective bargaining agreement was reached in principle early Wednesday morning that will give the league its first million dollar players. There’s still a lot of work to do between now and the start of the regular season on May 8, however. Lawyers on both sides are fina… Read moreA landmark WNBA labor deal nears reality, paving the way for the first million dollar players

Indiana coach Curt Cignetti to drive the honorary pace car at the Indianapolis 500

Curt Cignetti, who coached Indiana to its first national title in football, will drive the honorary pace car at the Indianapolis 500. Race organizers made the announcement Tuesday night during the World Baseball Classic championship game. Cignetti will drive a Chevrolet Corvette ZR1X at “The… Read moreIndiana coach Curt Cignetti to drive the honorary pace car at the Indianapolis 500

Millikin men's coach Soderberg departs Big Blue for Maryville University job

Millikin men's basketball coach Kramer Soderberg will leave the program to take the head coaching job at Maryville University in St. Louis. Read moreMillikin men's coach Soderberg departs Big Blue for Maryville University job

Illinois freshman guard Wagler named second-team All-American

Illinois freshman Keaton Wagler was named a second-team All-American by the Associated Press, U of I Athletics announced Tuesday. Read moreIllinois freshman guard Wagler named second-team All-American

How to Watch | Illinois takes on Penn in first round of NCAA Tournament

Illinois earned the 3-seed in the South region of the NCAA Tournament and will face 14-seed Penn in the first round. Read moreHow to Watch | Illinois takes on Penn in first round of NCAA Tournament

Wild forward Nick Foligno returns to Chicago for first game against the Blackhawks since trade

Nick Foligno wants to help the Minnesota Wild win the Stanley Cup for the first time in franchise history. He also wants to see a turnaround for the Chicago Blackhawks. Foligno faces his former team when Minnesota visits Chicago for the first matchup between the Central Division rivals since… Read moreWild forward Nick Foligno returns to Chicago for first game against the Blackhawks since trade