Illinois governor signs law shielding immigrants from arrest near courthouses, hospitals or colleges

Immigration and Customs Enforcement's "Operation Midway Blitz" arrested more than 4,000 people; data showed about 15% had criminal records, mostly misdemeanors and nonviolent felonies.

Highest-rated Class of 2026 men's basketball recruits from Illinois

Stacker compiled a list of the highest-rated Class of 2026 basketball recruits from Illinois using data from 247Sports.

Staff Picks: Who Wins No. 13 Illinois vs. No. 23 Nebraska?

The No. 13 Illini (8-2, 1-0 Big Ten) are likely in for a battle against the surprising, 23rd-ranked Cornhuskers (10-0, 1-0)
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Illinois enacts law to prevent police detention of minors under 13

A new Illinois law, signed Friday, prevents police from arresting minor offenders younger than 13 years old, raising the minimum age from the prior age of 10.

Illinois National Guard still federalized as President Trump extends order, despite troops sitting idle

The federalization of 300 Illinois National Guard troops was extended for 32 days, Gov. JB Pritzker’s office said, even though the soldiers have mostly remained on an Illinois Army National

Illinois Lottery Powerball, Pick 3 results for Dec. 10, 2025

Lotto: 9:22 p.m. CT on Monday, Thursday, and Saturday. Pick 3 (Day): 12:40 p.m. CT daily. Pick 3 (Evening): 9:22 p.m. CT daily. Pick 4 (Day): 12:40 p.m. CT daily. Pick 4 (Evening): 9:22 p.m. CT daily.

Keaton Wagler’s 23 points lead No. 13 Illinois to 88-80 victory over Ohio State in Big Ten opener

COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) — Keaton Wagler scored 23 points and No. 13 Illinois opened its Big Ten schedule with an 88-80 victory over Ohio State on Tuesday night.

Illinois Philharmonic Orchestra to use $40,000 OpenAI grant for trainings, development of AI policy

Illinois Philharmonic Orchestra Executive Director Christina Salerno said there are no plans to use AI in its live performances.
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