Illinois coach Bret Bielema calls into question how RB Josh McCray ended up at Georgia: ‘It’s crazy’

One of Georgia’s biggest transfer portal additions this offseason came in the form of running back Joshua McCray. The Illinois transfer led the team in rushing last season, finishing with 609 yards and 10 touchdowns. After entering the transfer portal on …

Dem Illinois Gov. JB Pritzker announces bid for third term

SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (TNND) — Democratic Illinois Gov. JB Pritzker on Thursday announced he would run for a third term as the Land of Lincoln’s chief executive. Gov. Pritzker said in a video shared to X that Illinois has become the center of the Democratic …

Eastern Illinois weighs NCAA House Settlement before June 30 deadline

Eastern Illinois is reconsidering its initial stance on the NCAA House Settlement following the addition of a grandfather clause. The university has until Monday to make its decision. (File) Athletic Director Tom Michael said Eastern Illinois has not yet …

Illinois head coach implies that the Georgia Bulldogs tampered with his star RB

The Georgia Bulldogs are expecting Illinois transfer running back Josh McCray to be one of the major additions to their roster. However, Illinois head coach Bert Bielema believes Georgia didn't add him fairly. Bielema believes that Georgia tampered …

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Du Quoin lands senior housing development with Illinois state support

DU QUOIN, Ill. (WSIL) -- The City of Du Quoin has been selected by the Illinois Housing Development Authority for a new senior housing development. The announcement came from Du Quoin Mayor Josh Downs, who shared the news this week. North Arrow partners …

First West Nile case of 2025 hits Illinois

Officials reported that Illinois confirmed its first human case of West Nile virus this year. Photo by Adobe Stock/HealthDay News Illinois has confirmed its first human case of West Nile virus this year, health officials say. The person, who lives in …

$800K Payday for Lucky Day Lotto Online Player in Illinois

Posted by Editor on June 26, 2025 in Local News | Comments Off on $800K Payday for Lucky Day Lotto Online Player in Illinois An Illinois iLottery player is starting off the week $800,000 richer after scoring a Lucky Day Lotto jackpot prize over the weekend …

Deadly Listeria Outbreak Linked to Pasta Recalled in Illinois, Iowa, and Wisconsin

Illinois is among the states impacted by a deadly Listeria monocytogenes outbreak tied to pre-packaged chicken fettuccine alfredo meals sold at both Walmart and Kroger. The FDA confirms 17 people across 13 states have been infected, with 3 deaths and 16 …

Why Illinois Is Actually a Pretty Great Place for a Summer Road Trip

Summer’s here, the windows are down, and the open road is calling. If you’re one of the 75% of Americans planning a road trip this season, we’ve got some news that might surprise you: Illinois is a legit road trip destination. Yeah, we know—we’re used to …