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4+ hour, 26+ 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....

44+ 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…...

10+ hour, 26+ min 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,…...

3+ hour, 11+ 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…...

3+ hour, 59+ 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…...

4+ hour, 38+ min ago   (280+ words) Illinois on SI is delivering scouting reports for each of the key players on the Illini football team's 2026 roster. Below, we present our breakdown of senior defensive back Jaheim Clarke. We will add more as other on-field contributors emerge during…...

9+ hour, 54+ min ago   (599+ words) BLOOMINGTON, Ill. — Illinois Wesleyan University celebrated the grand opening of the Petrick Idea Center on Wednesday, Sept. 2, unveiling a new facility designed to help students across disciplines turn their ideas into reality. The center provides students with collaborative spaces, makerspaces, prototyping…...

1+ day, 3+ hour ago   (1247+ words) The Aurora electoral board has yet to reach a final decision on whether two referendum questions aiming to allow for the recall of a sitting mayor and at-large aldermen can appear on the November ballot in Aurora. The board on…...

17+ hour, 36+ min ago   (367+ words) Illinois is coming off a Final Four appearance on the basketball court, but the Illini have become a strong football school as well in recent years with a combined 19 wins over the last two seasons. Now, the program is leveling…...

1+ day, 6+ hour ago   (411+ words) How to watch the NCAAF match between Illinois Fighting Illini and UAB Blazers, as well as kick-off time and team news Here is everything you need to know to watch and live stream the NCAAF Week 1 matchup between the Illinois…...