On March 8 — International Women's Day — the Bears hosted the first ever collegiate women's flag football game in the state of Illinois. A crowd of coaches, families and high school flag football ...

They had earlier expressed frustration with the style of football which saw players often passing the ball backwards in Maresca's patient tactical approach. But Chelsea fans are being asked to ...

Illinois basketball finished as one of the hottest teams in the homestretch of the Big Ten Conference season, winning its final three games ahead of the Big Ten Tournament this week. Coach Brad ...

Augustus Funeral Home regrets to announce the passing of Lionel E. Thomas Jr. [Smokey] in his 41st year. He is the beloved son of Lionel Sr. and Lillian Thomas. Lionel Jr. is the cherished brother ...

It is not an easy task to stick in the NFL, but a former Illinois football player has found himself with a big contract. Getting to the NFL is extremely hard. There are so many talented players in ...

May 28, 2023. (AP Photo/Claire Rush) The Indiana Statehouse is seen May 5, 2017, in Indianapolis. (AP Photo/Michael Conroy, File) Illinois Gov. JB Pritzker delivers his State of the State and budget ...

Illinois’ Kasparas Jakucionis snags a late rebound in an 88-80 win against Purdue at State Farm Center on March 7, 2025. Justin Casterline/Getty Share CHAMPAIGN — As three-game losing streaks ...