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SIU zoology, computer science researchers team up for IDNR deer density study
CARBONDALE — White-tailed deer are a staple of Southern Illinois culture. Pope County celebrates with a festival dedicated to the animal, hunters of all ages skip school or work for
Commentary: Washington shouldn’t gut the Head Start standards Illinois families depend on
Changes proposed by the Trump administration would remove evidence-based standards that support quality instruction, protect children's safety and promote healthy development.
SIU’s 2026 Earth Science Week events focus on critical minerals, public invited
CARBONDALE — Southern Illinois University Carbondale researchers are observing Earth Science Week by exploring some of today’s most important environmental and Earth science challenges — from plastic pollution and soil
Pat Fitzgerald Blasts Officiating After Michigan State’s Heartbreaking Loss
Pat Fitzgerald unloaded on officials after Michigan State's controversial onside-kick penalty against Illinois, calling the sequence one of the most confusing he'd seen.
Michigan State’s Two-Point Gamble Ends In Overtime Heartbreak
Michigan State lost 38-37 to Illinois after Pat Fitzgerald went for a two-point win in overtime. Discover how an offsides call and injuries shaped the game.
Memorial Health urges early flu shots before season begins
Memorial Health is encouraging central Illinois residents to get flu shots now as influenza activity begins earlier in some regions.
Court order temporarily shields some Illinois Catholic health care providers from assisted-suicide law
The order covers members of several religious health care associations, including the Illinois Catholic Health Association.
Michigan State football vs Illinois injury update: Key LB returns
Michigan State football senior LB Jordan Hall was left off the Spartans’ pregame availability report, meaning he appears to be a go on Saturday.
Illinois Basketball Ranks No. 5 in Toughest Non-Conference Schedules
The Field of 68 ranked Illinois basketball No. 5 nationally in non-conference schedule difficulty for the 2026-27 season.
Three Keys To A Spartans Homecoming Win Over Illinois
Pat Fitzgerald still seeks his first Big Ten win as Illinois visits for homecoming Saturday. #GoGreen
Illinois cannabis sales are on the rise again after a long slump
Sales in August and September rose 8% from the same period a year earlier on 12% higher unit sales, newly released data show.
Spartans LB Jordan Hall Upgraded, Could Play vs. Illinois
Michigan State's Jordan Hall moved from doubtful to questionable and could return against Illinois. #GoGreen
Is the new best stadium in America in Evanston, Illinois? MoneyCall
The latest free weekly sports business newsletter from The Athletic, also featuring Tebowmania at 20 and an exciting internship opportunity.
Suns HC Jordan Ott provides update on Miles Bridges
CHICAGO — The Phoenix Suns may have dodged a bullet with Miles Bridges after he left Wednesday’s matchup against the Chicago Bulls due to injury. Oct 7, 2026; Chicago, Illinois, USA; Phoenix Suns forward Miles Bridges (22) warms up prior to a preseason game against the Chicago Bulls at United Center.
Illinois Ranks 118th Against the Pass Before Facing Michigan State
Illinois brings the nation's 118th pass defense to Spartan Stadium on Saturday afternoon. #GoGreen
SIU hosts Saluki Care Week to promote student mental, physical health
Southern Illinois University is hosting Saluki Care Week to help students destress and connect with on-campus health services.
How a Chicago educator uses food to teach science thanks to Pilot Light, a local chef-led nonprofit
The goal was to conduct a sensory exploration of honey samples native to Illinois, while hitting a core standard of food education: Food connects us and the food and the environment are interconnected.
Alpharus Health Expands Access to Mental Health Services Across Illinois
Chicago, IL, Oct. 07, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Alpharus Health is expanding access to mental health care across Illinois by bringing comprehensive behavioral health services to 11 of its 13 community outpatient clinics. Alpharus Health now offers outpatient mental health treatment services in Aurora, Bloomington, Carbondale, Chicago, Downers Grove, Gurnee, Jacksonville, Joliet, Peoria, Springfield, and Swansea. Alpharus Health also offers virtual mental health treatment for all Illinois resident
Argonne-Led Campaign Aims to Improve Midwest Storm Predictions
A new U.S. Department of Energy research campaign will deploy advanced instruments from Ames, Iowa, to Chicago, Illinois, to study how differences in land surfaces, from farmland to cities, impact the formation and intensity of energy-disrupting storms. LEMONT, Ill., Oct. 7, 2026 — Every year, destructive storms cause billions of dollars of damage to homes, […]
Why are out-of-state billionaires funding a California voter ID measure?
Packaging magnate and Illinois businessman Richard Uhilein and venture capitalists Cameron and Tyler Winklevoss are among the big spenders bankrolling California’s voter ID measure.
Darius Wabbington commits to Indiana
Phoenix Sunnyslope High School star Darius Wabbington chose Indiana over a final group of suitors that included Arizona and Illinois.
SI Now Hosts Regional Leadership Breakfast to Boost Southern Illinois Business Growth
SI Now hosted its second Leadership Breakfast, bringing over 100 Southern Illinois leaders together to network, share insights, and drive economic growth.
Oak Park approves five-year public health plan focusing on equity
The new Illinois Project for Local Needs Assessment, or IPLAN, from the public health department aims to help fix health inequities in Oak Park.
Oct. 8 talk to discuss building a new era of materials characterization
Pinshane Y. Huang, Racheff Faculty Scholar in the Department of Materials Science and Engineering at the University of Illinois, Urbana-Champaign, will give the talk “Building a new era of atom-by-atom materials characterization with electron ptychography” at 3:05 p.m. on Thursday, Oct. 8, in 10 Sparks Building on the University Park campus.
CAS inducts seven into Hall of Fame
The College of Arts and Sciences (CAS) inducted seven distinguished members of the CAS community into its Hall of Fame on Friday, September 18.
Dennis Hastert, longtime Republican House speaker who went to prison, dies at age 84
Dennis Hastert, who served as House speaker longer than any other Republican but later was sent to prison in a hush-money case, has died. The Kendall County, Illinois, coroner said
Paid influencers and political ads - Illinois Times, the capital city's source of news, politics, arts, entertainment, culture
My associate Isabel Miller and I worked on a story last week about paid influencers in campaigns. We decided to look into it after reading news reports about how the Chicago Teachers Union has been using paid influencers in its battle to control the elected Chicago school board and Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson is also […]
Former House Speaker Dennis Hastert dies at age 84
The Kendall County, Illinois, coroner said Monday that Hastert died of natural causes over the weekend
Study: IL lawyers report mental health challenges, substance abuse, suicide ideation
(CAPITOL CITY NOW) - For many lawyers, the effects of the job can include declining mental health, substance abuse, problem gambling, suicide ideation, and even declining cognitive skills. These are the results of a survey of Illinois attorneys, "The Weight of Practice," commissioned by the Illinois Lawyers' Assistance Program. Factors include the stress of being
SDSU posts complete road win at Illinois State
NORMAL, Ill. (SDSU) —Josh Holst threw a pair of touchdown passes and the South Dakota State defense forced three turnovers as the second-ranked Jackrabbits came away with a 31-14 victory over Illinois State Saturday night at Hancock Stadium. SDSU improved to 5-1 overall and 2-0 in the Missouri Valley Football Conference. The Redbirds, who entered […]
Saturday Scoreboard
SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (KELO) – Here’s a look at scores from around the area: College Football:Northern St. 16 Bemidji St. 9 FSDSU 31 Illinois St. 14 FUSD 44 Indiana St. 14 FAugustana 37 USF 20 F Boys Soccer:Hot Springs 4 Douglas-New Underwood 0 FSt. Thomas More-Rapid City Christian 3 Belle Fourche 0 Girls Soccer:St. Thomas […]
No. 8 YSU surges past No. 22 Southern Illinois
The No. 8 Penguins trailed 10-7 at halftime before scoring the next three touchdowns in the second half to overwhelm the Salukis.
Government Business Review names Whiteside County’s Camarano Economic Development Director of the Year
Whiteside County Economic Development Director Gary Camarano, who is also the executive director of the Northwest Illinois Film Office, has been named Economic Development Director of the Year 2026 by Government Business Review.
Illinois catering business ordered to shut down after high school football team got sick before homecoming
The unlicensed caterer served a taco bar with fajita chicken, seasoned taco beef, cheese, flour taco shells, cheesy pepper beans, cilantro corn rice and pico de gallo or salsa
5 Illinois Players to Watch vs. Purdue Boilermakers
Here are five Illinois players to watch for Saturday's 4:15 p.m. home game against the Purdue Boilermakers.
Catering business shut down after football team suffers food poisoning before game
An unlicensed home-based catering business in Illinois has been ordered to cease operations after dozens of people were sickened.
Catering business shut down after football team suffers food poisoning before game
An unlicensed home-based catering business in Illinois has been ordered to cease operations after dozens of people were sickened.
Catering business shut down after football team suffers food poisoning before game
An unlicensed home-based catering business in Illinois has been ordered to cease operations after dozens of people were sickened.
Catering business shut down after football team suffers food poisoning before game
An unlicensed home-based catering business in Illinois has been ordered to cease operations after dozens of people were sickened.
Catering business shut down after football team suffers food poisoning before game
An unlicensed home-based catering business in Illinois has been ordered to cease operations after dozens of people were sickened.
Catering business shut down after football team suffers food poisoning before game
An unlicensed home-based catering business in Illinois has been ordered to cease operations after dozens of people were sickened.
Purdue Football (1-3) vs. Illinois (2-2): Staff Predictions
Will Purdue football get a Big Ten win?
Capitol News Illinois | Optimistic data-center report met with criticism
A new study predicts data centers expected to be built in Illinois over the next decade would create thousands of jobs and millions of dollars in property-tax revenue.
Highlights/scores: High school sports (10/01/26)
CENTRAL ILLINOIS (WCIA) – IHSA girls’ flag football playoffs began on Thursday, while the regular season continued for multiple other high school sports in Illinois. Check out some highlights above, from a unique rivalry match in Champaign, and more scores below from Thursday’s action in the WCIA 3 viewing area. GIRLS’ FLAG FOOTBALL Mahomet-Seymour 25, […]
What to know about the U.S. Senate race to replace Sen. Dick Durbin
Lt. Gov. Juliana Stratton, who has served alongside Gov. JB Pritzker since 2018, faces Don Tracy, the former chair of the Illinois Republican Party.
What to know about the race for Illinois governor
Illinois Gov. JB Pritzker, Republican Darren Bailey and independent candidate Collin Corbett are on the ballot in the race for governor in the Nov. 3 general election.
New book explores how political polarization affects close relationships
Political polarization's effects on the homefront explored in new book
How Washington Funded the Politicization of Science
Over the last half-decade, the National Science Foundation (NSF) has spent hundreds of millions of dollars on projects designed to influence academic policies, both in the sciences and other disciplines. The aim was to foster a progressive conception of social justice in these fields. In pursuit of this end, the foundation earmarked nearly a million dollars for a project titled “Creating Inclusive Scientific Societies through Policies and Practices,” over a million for a project on “Faculty Online Learning Communities for Gender Equity,” and over $2 million to foster “racial equity focused departmental change.” Through a public records request, I’ve obtained the proposals and progress reports for dozens of NSF grants designed to promote social justice. Although funding for these grants was eventually halted by the Trump administration, the projects illustrate an important facet of recent higher-education policy. Many of the university policies that promised “social transformation” didn’t arise in a vacuum. They were actively encouraged by outside funders—often by the federal government itself. Subscribe Accreditation—the peer-review process which enables universities to receive federal grants and student loans—has recently become a policy battleground, with accreditors wielding significant power over both universities and academic disciplines. In 2020, when Oregon Health and Science University’s medical school issued an extensive diversity action plan—which promised “consequences” for employees who failed to support “DEI, anti-racism and social justice”—it specifically pointed to the Liaison Committee on Medical Education (LCME), the medical-school accrediting body, to justify the overhaul. The NSF actively promoted DEI-focused accreditation policies. The proposal for a $1.2 million program on promoting “community engagement” in STEM, which I obtained through a records request, notes that the Accreditation Board for Engineering and Technology was exploring changes to its criteria “that would incorporate JEDI [justice, equity, diversity, and inclusion].” The proposal promised to “support broader JEDI efforts in the general criteria for engineering.” Another grant funded a conference designed to “identify and share best practices and strategies to integrate IDEA principles in accreditation criteria”—referring to an acronym that stands for “inclusion, diversity, equity, and accessibility.” Scholarly societies have become another flashpoint in debates over higher education. Critics argue that many of these societies, which have the power to shape entire disciplines, have become increasingly politicized. Again, through its giving, the NSF played a role in promoting this politicization. In one million-dollar grant that received funding in 2024, a group of psychologists proposed a series of social-justice reforms to the Society for the Psychological Study of Social Issues. The proposal, which I obtained via a records request, asserts that “[r]edistributing resources (such as moving different people into leadership roles) is not enough” and that the society’s “governance structures do not yet reflect its stated values of diversity, equity, and inclusion.” Its solution: review and rework the society’s criteria for leadership development, academic awards, conferences, and publications. Adjusting review criteria informed by “intersectionality” designed to fight “epistemic exclusion” is an easy way to introduce de facto ideological litmus tests into the peer-review process. For many of the grants I obtained, such litmus tests seem to be the point. “Academic departments are racialized social systems that produce and sustain the byproducts of systemic racism,” a proposal for a $2.7 million project funded in 2024 asserts, promising to develop “departmentally-focused change efforts that cultivate values, assumptions, and behaviors that advance racial equity.” The University of Illinois Urbana Champaign’s million-dollar “I-ADVANCE” project, which effectively created a small DEI bureaucracy on campus, promised to Embed 28 ADVANCE faculty fellows in STEM departments” to amplify its equity goals. Another $1.2 million project promised to create “faculty online learning communities,” made up of scientists at universities around the country, that would eventually build department-level diversity action plans. “Ultimately,” the proposal asserts, perhaps more perceptively than its authors realized, “both organizational change and intersectionality frameworks deal with power.” Indeed, such grants confer a great deal of power to administrators and scholar-activists, who can even use the mere availability of funding as a tool to advance their causes. That history is worth remembering amid today’s debate over federal involvement in higher education: Washington has been shaping university priorities for years, including by financing efforts to instill progressive ideas about race, gender, and equity into academic institutions—and many of the policies those grants encouraged remain embedded within universities long after the federal money has stopped flowing. John D. Sailer is the director of higher education policy and a senior fellow at Manhattan Institute. Share
LA to require police to record federal immigration enforcement
Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass approved the ordinance Wednesday
Ex-Illinois Star Keaton Wagler Impresses Teammate as Clippers Rookie
The Los Angeles Clippers' top five pick is looking like a potential star.
Is Purdue a MUST-WIN Game for Illinois This Weekend?
Facing a defensive crisis and coaching shakeup, Bret Bielema’s squad must secure a homecoming victory to stabilize a chaotic season and reclaim momentum in the Big Ten.
Farm SOS partners with Illinois FFA to promote mental health resources
The mental health specialist with Farm SOS, formerly the Farm Family Resource Initiative, says a partnership with the Illinois FFA Association is helping spread the message of farmer mental health. Rachel Brown says the organization has once again awarded grants to chapters across the state aimed at promoting mental health in agriculture. “We call them Bend […]
Armor expanding, plans to increase size of Arnold facility
Armor Equipment, an Arnold-based sewer, street and waste management equipment company, on Sept. 1 bought the Dakota Truck Co. in Lakeville, Minn., allowing the business to expand its reach to Missouri, Kansas, Nebraska, Iowa, Illinois, Minnesota, Wisconsin, North Dakota and South Dakota.
Illinois Fighting Illini Still Projected to Reach Bowl Eligibility
As rough as the past week has been for Illinois, the Illini are still .500 and widely projected to reach the postseason.
9,300 noncitizens in Illinois to lose Medicaid benefits due to changes by federal government
The new federal eligibility changes mean immigrants seeking asylum and those who entered the country through humanitarian parole will also lose health coverage.
Illinois high school flag football playoff scores, schedule
Here are the latest Illinois flag football scores and schedules for the 2026 postseason.
Illinois flag football rankings: USA TODAY Sports Super 10, Week 6
As the regular season concludes and the postseason, here's where Illinois' flag football teams stand.
Ill. gubernatorial candidate Darren Bailey addresses cuts to Choate Mental Health & Developmental Center
Illinois Republican gubernatorial candidate Darren Bailey made a stop in Anna on Monday, September 28.
Quentin Coleman Projected to Be Illinois’ Second-Leading Scorer
Freshman five-star Quentin Coleman is expected to make an immediate impact for Illinois, with Bart Torvik projecting him to be the Illini’s second-leading scorer.
WIU Joins HL7’s Inaugural Break the Code Cohort
Western Illinois University’s School of Computing, Data, and Mathematical Sciences is proud to partner with HL7 International’s inaugural Break the Code program, giving WIU students a unique opportunity to gain hands-on experience with the technologies shaping the future of healthcare.
Bailey hopes to keep Choate Mental Health Center open
Gov. Pritzker says Illinois should move away from state-owned developmental centers.
UI computer science professors discuss growing AI safety concerns
Artificial intelligence industry experts are expressing increasing concern in recent weeks about the growth of AI, calling on governments to slow down development and increase safety measures. Gov. JB Pritzker announced Tuesday the creation of an Illinois AI Cabinet to assess possible risks. The main concerns are rogue AI agents, such as the Hugging Face...
SCOTUS rules in Trump's favor, allowing an expanded online screening tool to purge some voters
What does this ruling mean for voters in Illinois ahead of the midterms? What does this mean for voting in the future?
Bret Bielema Shows Urgency With Bobby Hauck Decision
Dismal defensive rankings forced an abrupt mid-season firing, proving the Illini head coach values immediate results over pride as he fights to save a crumbling season.
<em>CASNews</em> faculty spotlight: Dr. Megan VanGorder
Meet Dr. Megan VanGorder, assistant professor in the Department of History.
<em>CASNews</em> staff spotlight: Dr. Jay Ansher
Meet Dr. Jay Ansher, general education lab coordinator in the Department of Physics.
Illinois Defensive Coordinator Bobby Hauck Departs from Fighting Illini
Bret Bielema and the Illini are moving on from their defensive coordinator after just two games.
U of I Extension announces new center focused on food, nutrition, health
CHAMPAIGN, Ill. (WCIA) — A center focused on nutrition research and health is coming to the University of Illinois campus. It’s called the Center for Food Systems, Nutrition Security an…
No. 7 Buckeyes beat Illinois 42-19
Another home game, another record for Ohio State's Jeremiah Smith.
FanDuel: Illinois opens as 9.5-point favorite against Purdue
The sportsbooks like the Illini.
American Business Club to donate more than $126,000 to 55 Springfield charities
ABC will present the donations at the Illinois State Fairgrounds on Monday, Sept. 28, at 4:30 p.m.
Ohio State's Jeremiah Smith Delivers Heisman-Worthy Masterpiece vs. Illinois
Ohio State wide receiver Jeremiah Smith put together a historic, record-setting game in the Buckeyes' win over Illinois.
Jeremiah Smith sets Ohio State record against Illinois on Saturday
Jeremiah Smith set an Ohio State record on Saturday.
Illinois Just Passed a Tough New AI Law. Even Small Businesses Should Pay Attention
Illinois’s new AI law may target frontier developers, but it offers every business a preview of where AI regulation is headed.
College football on TV today: Sept. 26
Let’s have a day. Saturday, Sept. 26No. 1 Texas at No. 14 Tennessee | 12 p.m. | ABCIllinois at No. 7 Ohio State | 12 p.m. | FOXSam Houston at No. 11 Texas Tech | 12 p.m. | TNTWake Forest at No. 16 Louisville | 12 p.m. | ESPNColorado at Baylor | 12 p.m. | […]
3 offensive keys for Ohio State vs Illinois
The Ohio State offensive has struggled at times this year and that needs to change. Here are three keys against Illinois.
Five Bold Predictions For Ohio State vs. Illinois
We haven't hit on many over our bold predictions, but Ohio State vs. Illinois gives us another opportunity! Who steps up this week?
Illinois measles cases hit 23 in 2026, most from Douglas, Moultrie counties outbreak
Wisconsin senator introduces bill to ban ICE, CPB agents from polling locations
Sen. Tammy Baldwin said the legislation sends a message to the president that lawmakers are watching, even if there’s no chance the bill passes before Election Day.
Key Illinois Pass Catcher Doubtful for Ohio State Game
One of Illinois' keystone offensive players is unlikely to make his season debut against Ryan Day and company .
Illinois State Police Recognizes the Hidden Crime Fighting Heroes During Forensic Science Week
For Immediate Release - September 24, 2026 Illinois State Police Recognizes the Hidden Crime Fighting Heroes D...
How the Illinois Offense Can Give Ohio State Problems
Quarterback Katin Houser leads a ball-control strategy designed to neutralize the Buckeyes' pass rush and keep their explosive offense anchored to the sideline through sustained drives.
5-Star Dallas, Texas Forward Announces Illinois Basketball Visit Date
A five-star high school forward from Dallas, Texas is set to take a close-up look at Illinois basketball soon.
No. 7 Ohio State faces Big Ten opener against Illinois
With three important October road tests on the horizon, Day is seeking more balance on offense
SIH holds health fair in Marion, Ill.
Junior high students got an up-close look at what it’s like to work in the medical field at a fair in Marion, Illinois.
POLITICS Christian Mitchell talks about Gov. Pritzker, Ulysses S. Grant and the fight for marriage equality
Christian Mitchell—a former Illinois state representative and deputy governor—is on the statewide election ticket alongside Gov. JB Pritzker in a bid for lieutenant governor, as his running mate seeks a third term. (Outgoing Lt. Gov. Juliana Stratton is running for the U.S. Senate.) Mitchell graduated from the University of Chicago in 2008, and planned on […]
Computer science student embraces opportunity and aims high as Bone Scholar
Senior computer science major Neer Jain is one of 14 Illinois State University students named Robert G. Bone Scholars for 2026-27.
ISP recognizes the hidden crime fighting heroes during Forensic Science Week
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (WICS/WRSP) -As Governor JB Pritzker proclaims September 20-26, 2026 as Forensic Science Week in Illinois, the Illinois State Police (ISP) is honoring the dedicated professionals who collect, examine,
State’s Attorney: IDHS delays Choate Mental Health and Developmental Center closure plans
Union County State’s Attorney Tyler Tripp shared the Illinois Department of Human Services’ update on their plan to close psychiatric hospital beds at Choate Mental Health and Developmental Center.
Illinois Offensive Weapon Grows in Confidence After Position Switch
An Illinois football offensive weapon is making strides ahead of the Ohio State game according to a position coach.
Can Illinois’ offense keep up with Ohio State?
The Illini need to stick with what works in order to best the Buckeyes.
Duckworth slams Trump for ‘cozying up’ to Xi as Illinois waits on China trade
The Illinois senator says promised Chinese purchases of U.S. farm goods and Boeing aircraft have been slow to materialize as Trump prepares to host Xi Jinping at the White House.
Florida Chamber’s free-enterprise roadshow rolls into Illinois
Gov. JB Pritzker finishes behind Zohran Mamdani for a tongue-in-cheek economic development honor.
Ayo Dosunmu Challenges Andrej Stojakovic to Become an All-American
Illinois legend Ayo Dosunmu has high expectations for Andrej Stojakovic, challenging the Illini star to become an All-American during his senior season.
Kate McKenzie interview - Illinois Times, the capital city's source of news, politics, arts, entertainment, culture
Tony Stang sits down with Kate McKenzie, CEO of Local Journalism Matters, to talk about the behind-the-scenes world of journalism, the stories reporters carry with them, and what the future of local news might look like at Illinois Times. It is a conversation about journalism, community and why telling the stories of a place still matters.
Democrats differ over campaign funding flap - Illinois Times, the capital city's source of news, politics, arts, entertainment, culture
My associate Isabel Miller and I told subscribers earlier this month that Democrats for the Illinois House had been suddenly cut off from the Democratic Party of Illinois’ lucrative postage discount program, which can save as much as a third to a half of campaign postage costs. Afterward, an extraordinary interaction occurred between the executive […]
JB Pritzker Says He Used GLP-1s to Lose 80 Pounds
Gov. JB Pritzker of Illinois, widely seen as a potential presidential candidate, revealed in an interview on “CBS Mornings” that he had been on a GLP-1 regimen since 2024.
Illinois business highlights boy's stop-motion animation
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Illini stifle Salukis; Ohio State preview
Can Illinois translate anything from their win over SIU to their matchup with Ohio State?