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3+ hour, 37+ min ago (673+ words) Illinois is well aware of the rumors that Tennessee football tried to add quarterback Luke Altmyer last offseason, and it will undoubtedly be a storyline in their Music City Bowl matchup. Illinois coach Bret Bielema acknowledged it when asked during a Dec. 7 press conference announcing the bowl bid. He's not sure if his team will be motivated by UT allegedly trying to get Altmyer into the transfer portal in the spring before it instead got quarterback Joey Aguilar. "I can't speak for Luke. Honestly, I've never spoken about that conversation (of Altmyer's transfer options) in any way, shape or form with Luke," Bielema said. "One of the things that I've really appreciated about Luke's demeanor, his personality, is that he's just the same guy every day. And we get one more game with him." No. 23 Tennessee (8-4) plays Illinois (8-4) in the…...

4+ hour, 32+ min ago (259+ words) New remedies. In addition to reasonable attorneys" fees and costs, individuals may recover consequential damages for establishing a violation of the WTA or for successfully defending against an employer"s claim for breach of a confidentiality obligation under the WTA. Effective date and scope. The amendments apply to agreements entered into, modified, or extended on or after January 1, 2026. Employers may want to align all templates and practices in advance of that date. Preparing for expanded remedies exposure. Employers may want to recalibrate risk assessments and approval protocols, given the WTA"s new consequential damages remedy and fee-shifting for violations and certain defenses. When recalibrating, consider ensuring matter management and template controls reflect this heightened exposure. Choice-of-law/venue/statute-of-limitations review. Employers may want to remove or restructure as mutual any provisions that shorten limitations periods, select non-Illinois law for Illinois claims,…...

10+ hour, 15+ min ago (333+ words) (The Center Square) "In today's edition of Illinois in Focus Daily, The Center Square Editor Greg Bishop shares reaction from Illinois state Rep. Amy Elik, R-Alton, about the announcement that U.S. Steel is restarting a blast furnace in Granite City. A promotional graphic for The Center Square's "Illinois in Focus" daily news program. (The Center Square) "In today's edition of Illinois in Focus Daily, The Center Square Editor Greg Bishop shares reaction from Illinois state Rep. Amy Elik, R-Alton, about the announcement that U.S. Steel is restarting a blast furnace in Granite City. Bishop also airs comments from Illinois Statehouse candidate Baily Templeton about her latest round of public records she obtained showing the number of children in the state without Social Security Numbers getting taxpayer subsidies. Finally, Bishop takes a moment during the live show to pull up the U.S. Supreme Court…...

15+ hour, 1+ min ago (56+ words) If you can brave the cold overnight the arrival of a coronal mass ejection may make it possible to see the northern lights over Massachusetts early Tuesday morning. If you can brave the cold overnight the arrival of a coronal mass ejection may make it possible to see the northern lights over Massachusetts early Tuesday morning....

15+ hour, 8+ min ago (358+ words) Black Friday is well behind us, but gamers looking to upgrade their gaming PC before the end of the year still have an opportunity to do so at a great price. Dell (Alienware) is offering an Alienware ... The Alienware Aurora R16 RTX 5080 Gaming PC Starts at Just $1,850 for the Holidays Last discount of the year. Black Friday is well behind us, but gamers looking to upgrade their gaming PC before the end of the year still have an opportunity to do so at a great price. Dell (Alienware) is offering an Alienware Aurora R16 gaming PC equipped with an RTX 5080 PC starting at just $1,850. It's complemented with an Intel Core Ultra 7 CPU, but since this is a customizable configuration, you can upgrade specs for an extra cost. Alienware normally commands a high price, so this is a great opportunity to stay within…...

23+ hour, 11+ min ago (1636+ words) Traveling through Illinois" small towns led me to smokehouses that pack big flavor in cozy, unassuming settings. From rustic buildings to hidden gems on quiet streets, each spot fills the air with the irresistible scent of smoked meats. The smoky aroma, friendly service, and hearty portions make these stops memorable. Six of these smokehouses truly stood out, offering dishes so delicious they make the detour completely worthwhile and prove Illinois knows its way around a wood-fired meal. World championship trophies line the walls at this legendary spot, and one bite explains why Mike Mills became a barbecue icon. Located at 32 North 17th Street in Murphysboro, this place has been smoking meat since 1985 and collecting awards ever since. The pulled pork arrives glistening with just enough sauce to complement the smoke without drowning it. Ribs come glazed in their famous apple city…...

23+ hour, 45+ min ago (140+ words) Preview the Dec 9 matchup between the Illinois Fighting Illini and Ohio State Buckeyes with how to watch, tv channel info, predictions, odds, over/under, spread, betting lines and more. The Ohio State Buckeyes (7-1, 1-0 Big Ten) hope to build on a six-game home winning streak when they host the No 14 Illinois Fighting Illini (7-2, 0-0 Big Ten) on Tuesday, December 9, 2025 at 7:30 p.m The Fighting Illini enter their game as a 3.5-point favorite against the Buckeyes The game features a point total of 154.5 Keep reading to get the download ahead of placing bets on the Illinois-Ohio State clash This page may contain affiliate links to legal sports betting partners Read more about Sports Betting on FOX Sports Learn more about the Illinois Fighting Illini vs...

1+ day, 3+ hour ago (366+ words) Even so, the top-shelf high-major matchups had clearly been a bridge too far for Wagler. Although mature beyond his years, and with a game that has translated well to Division I competition, he has certain limitations at 185 pounds and just 18 years old. That was never more evident than it had been in games against Texas Tech, Alabama and UConn. In those outings, Wagler went a combined 6-for-21 from the field and scored 22 total points, struggling at times with the size, physicality and athleticism of top college competition. But on Saturday night, against perhaps the most gritty and brutish team in the country, Wagler was superb. He scored 16 points, snagged eight rebounds and dished out five assists while committing zero turnovers in Illinois" 75-62 win over Tennessee in Nashville. "His IQ, his understanding " Keaton just plays. The environment doesn"t bother him,…...

1+ day, 3+ hour ago (296+ words) When, where and who will Illinois football play this postseason? The waiting game continues. Sunday morning's latest reports have the'Fighting Illini'locked into the Music City Bowl in Nashville, according to On3Sports and CBS Sports, but the opponent is still up in the air given the fluid College Football Playoff field. Nothing is official, of course, until the Illinois athletics department announces the team's bowl destination later Sunday. When are bowl games announced? Latest projections for Illinois football We'll keep this page updated with any information, rumblings or interesting tidbits we see leading up to the announcement. Miami replaced Notre Dame as the final at-large selection and James Madison made the field as a second Group of Five representative in the final College Football Playoff rankings. Alabama's inclusion in the field will set off a bit of a domino effect as the…...

1+ day, 9+ hour ago (240+ words) KNOXVILLE, Tenn. (WTVF) " Tennessee will close its season close to home after earning a spot in the Liberty Mutual Music City Bowl, where the No. 23 Volunteers will face Illinois on Dec. 30 at Nissan Stadium in Nashville. Kickoff is set for 5:30 p.m. ET (4:30 p.m. CT), with the game airing on ESPN. The bowl appearance gives Tennessee an opportunity to notch a fourth straight nine-win season. The Vols enter at 8-4 overall, matching Illinois" 8-4 record. The matchup will mark the first meeting between the two programs. "We appreciate the opportunity to send our seniors out with one final game in our home state in the Liberty Mutual Music City Bowl," said Tennessee head coach Josh Heupel. This will be Tennessee"s fourth trip to the Music City Bowl. The Vols previously defeated Nebraska in 2016 and lost overtime games to North Carolina in 2010 and Purdue in…...