Where things stand after another weekend of war
The Islamic Republic’s war strategy now has a new commander, and the powerful paramilitary Revolutionary Guard has pledged allegiance.
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On 61st anniversary of Bloody Sunday, worries about the future of voting rights and calls to action
The annual commemoration pays homage to those who fought to secure voting rights for Black Americans.
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Former Democratic presidents remember the late Rev. Jesse Jackson during final public tribute
From former presidents to an NBA Hall of Famer to prominent church pastors, stories of the Rev. Jesse Jackson Sr.’s influence on politics, corporate boardrooms and picket lines loomed large at a celebration honoring the late civil rights leader.
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Celebration of life for Jesse Jackson to draw former presidents and Grammy-winning artists
Listen to a stream of the service on Illinois Soul FM 101.1 starting Friday at 11am.
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Parchment scores 15, Illinois women win 71-69 over No. 18 Michigan State in Big Ten Tournament
Illinois held off Michigan State, 71-69 in the Big Ten Tournament and moves on to the quarterfinals.
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Trump fires Homeland Security Secretary Noem after building criticism over immigration enforcement
Trump says he’ll make Noem a “Special Envoy for The Shield of the Americas,” a new security initiative that he said would focus on the Western Hemisphere.
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Iran is pummeled by airstrikes as it launches a new wave of attacks against Israel and US bases
The war has escalated each day, affecting an additional 14 countries across the Middle East and beyond.
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Wallace, Jackson help Illinois women beat Wisconsin 82-70 at Big Ten Tournament
Berry Wallace scored 22 points, Destiny Jackson added 21, and Illinois beat Wisconsin 82-70 in the first round of the Big Ten Tournament.
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What to know about the latest US-Israeli attacks on Iran
Six U.S. service members have been killed, including three killed in the Saturday attack on Iran, according to U.S. Central Command.
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Takeaways from Trump’s address: Sales mode on economy, heavy on patriotism, dark turn on Democrats
President Donald Trump started in sales mode, using his State of the Union address to deliver an upbeat vision of the U.S. economy.
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Memorial services for Rev. Jesse Jackson expanded to include South Carolina and Washington, DC
Jackson will still lie in repose next week at the Chicago headquarters of his Rainbow PUSH Coalition with a public celebration of life and homegoing services to follow, though dates for Chicago events have been changed.
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Dent’s late layup in OT lifts UCLA past No. 10 Illinois 95-94 after 23-point comeback
Illinois got 19 points from freshman Keaton Wagler, who briefly put the Illini ahead late.
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Supreme Court strikes down Trump’s sweeping tariffs, upending central plank of economic agenda
The Republican president has called the case one of the most important in U.S. history and said a ruling against him would be an economic body blow to the country. But legal opposition crossed the political spectrum, including libertarian and pro-business groups typically aligned with the GOP.
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No. 10 Illinois overwhelms USC by 36 points, cruising to its 14th win in 16 games
Andrej Stojakovic scored 22 points to lead seven players in double figures and No. 10 Illinois routed Southern California 101-65 on Wednesday night for its 14th win in 16 games.
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Former Montana coach Bobby Hauck ends brief retirement to become defensive coordinator at Illinois
The 61-year-old Hauck is the Big Sky Conference’s all-times wins leader with a 151-43 record, leading to Grizzlies to four national championship games in 13 playoff appearances over 14 seasons.
