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4+ hour, 14+ min ago   (272+ words) (The Center Square) – According to data provided by Tourism Economics, visitor spending in Illinois grew 3.5% to $50.2 billion in 2025. A statement from Gov. J.B. Pritzker’s office cited the numbers and said the economic impact of tourist spending and visits last year…...

6+ hour, 12+ min ago   (434+ words) Illinois spent months telling everyone that college football’s largest videoboard would change the atmosphere inside Gies Memorial Stadium. The school was not exaggerating. Fans finally saw those staggering numbers come to life Thursday. The initial reviews suggested that even the…...

8+ hour, 52+ min ago   (350+ words) Katin Houser (4) of the Illinois Fighting Illini celebrates a rushing touchdown against the UAB Blazers during the second half at Gies Memorial Stadium on September 03, 2026 in Champaign. CHAMPAIGN — Katin Houser threw three touchdown passes and ran for a score in…...

16+ hour, 21+ min ago   (622+ words) The Illinois drive: 3 plays, 30 yards, 1:03. The story: Katin Houser's first drive as Illinois quarterback was an efficient one. Aidan Laughery got it going with a 7-yard rush. Then Houser hit Hudson Clement on a 5-yard out before finding a WIDE…...

18+ hour, 6+ min ago   (267+ words) Less than two hours away from kickoff, here's how Illinois fans are preparing for the season opener. Illinois football arrives at Gies Memorial Stadium on Thursday afternoon. Illinois fans record the Illini Walk at Gies Memorial Stadium on Thursday afternoon....

22+ hour, 21+ min ago   (317+ words) (The Center Square) – State officials say $25 million in taxpayer funds for the sixth round of the Illinois Works Pre-Apprenticeship Program will increase representation of people of color, veterans and women in the construction trades. According to an announcement from Gov....

18+ hour, 38+ min ago   (676+ words) A new Illinois audit finds DCFS missed 329 of 399 required home safety checklists, years after a 2019 Decatur toddler's death spurred reform. Explore Our Cities & Metro Areas (A-Z) Illinois DCFS Still Missing Most Home Safety Checks 6 Years After Toddler's Death Illinois child…...

1+ day, 4+ hour ago   (333+ words) (The Center Square) – Du Quoin officials are asking the public to avoid the Main Street area after a multi-alarm fire rekindled overnight. The blaze reported early on Wednesday afternoon destroyed three businesses in the downtown area. As of Thursday morning,…...

21+ hour, 5+ min ago   (495+ words) On Thursday, Illinois football is set to open its 2026 campaign against Group of Six squad UAB, which is now under the direction of head coach Alex Mortensen. The Illini hope to break in a bunch of new players starters and…...

21+ hour, 54+ min ago   (569+ words) The football discussion thus far in Champaign has centered around two topics: 1) the massive turnover at key positions throughout Illinois’ roster and 2) the ultra-experienced and super-skilled secondary. Other position groups haven’t been shown as much attention as they may deserve…...