SPRINGFIELD -- Illinois Gov. JB Pritzker is directing state agencies to take "immediate action" and work to expand domestic markets for agricultural commodities, with an executive order.

Wednesday's order offers support for Illinois farmers and their families. His order Thursday will direct the state to work with food banks and pantries, grocers, universities and others to mitigate cuts to the federal food assistance program.

The city of Chicago, Cook County, and the state of Illinois plan to appeal President Trump's decision to deny a disaster declaration that would have provided federal relief funding for homes and businesses damaged by severe flooding this summer.

Democratic congressional candidate Katherine “Kat" Abughazaleh is facing federal charges after allegedly blocking ICE vehicle during Illinois protest.

The jury began deliberations Tuesday in the trial of former Sangamon County, Illinois, deputy Sean Grayson, accused of shooting and killing Sonya Massey in her home.

Staff Sgt. Demi Palecek and Capt. Dylan Blaha say they'll defy federal orders regarding Trump's immigration enforcement operation in Chicago.

The Illinois Fighting Illini (5-3) and the Rutgers Scarlet Knights (4-4) square off on Saturday, November 1, 2025 at Memorial Stadium (Champaign, IL) in a battle of Big Ten opponents. Keep reading to see our projection for this matchup.

The Illini women start anew – in more ways than one – in 2025-26, tipping off against Division II Maryville in Thursday's exhibition matchup