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Judge temporarily blocks Trump officials from pulling health grants to Illinois, other Democrat-led states
Judge blocks planned Trump administration health cuts to Democratic states
The Trump administration cannot proceed with plans to rescind $602 million in public health grants from four Democratic-led states, a federal judge in Illinois ruled Thursday. U.S. District Judge M…
ICYMI: Illinois Small Business Owner Joins NFIB’s Small Business Rundown
NFIB member, Greg Niewold of Illinois, joined the Small Business Rundown to discuss the Death Tax
Judge blocks Trump admin from blocking $600M in health care for Illinois, 3 other states
A federal judge blocked the Trump administration from cutting more than $600 million in health care grants for Illinois and three other states.
Judge temporarily blocks Trump officials from rescinding health grants to some Democratic-led states
President Donald Trump’s administration cannot rescind $600 million in public health grants allocated to four Democratic-led states, for now, a federal judge in Illinois ruled Thursday. California…
Minnesota sues after CDC cuts millions of dollars in public health grants
MDH reported that 107 health departments across the county received the funding, but the grants for Minnesota, Colorado, Illinois and California have been cancelled, totaling more than $1.5 billion.
The Sports Bra, CJ Silas team up with IWBC for World Cup Group Stage event in Rockford
The event, scheduled for July 22-26, marks the first time the Women’s Baseball World Cup will be held in Illinois
California sues as Trump cuts $600M in public health grants to four states
California, Colorado, Illinois and Minnesota argue the cuts are politically motivated and would harm HIV programs, emergency preparedness and more.
Traveling Science Center marks 20 years of hands-on science across Illinois
Since 2006, the mobile science museum has visited over 150 different schools, and attended over 200 community events in over 30 counties in Illinois.
Offensive masterclass gets Illinois back in the win column
Shauna Green’s team has a huge win.
Illinois AG sues to prevent Trump admin. from cutting $600M in public health funds from 4 states
Illinois' attorney general is suing to block the Trump administration from cutting public health funding. Among the $600 million in cuts would be a $5.2 million program at Lurie Children's Hospital.
Four States Sue Trump Administration Over Cuts to Public Health Funding
By Jan Wolfe Feb 11 (Reuters) - Four Democratic-led states filed a lawsuit on Wednesday that seeks to block the Trump administration from terminating $600 million in public health funding. In a complaint filed in federal court in Chicago, the states — California, Colorado, Illinois, and ...
Colorado sues to block Trump administration from cutting public health grants
The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services notified Congress it wouldn’t pay $600 million worth of grants already awarded in Colorado, California, Illinois and Minnesota.
Bracketology: Purdue rises to a No. 2 seed, Illinois falls off top line
Two overtime games in the Big Ten brought a shakeup in the CBS Sports Bracketology model
Trump administration withholding public health funding for Illinois and other Democratic-led states
Trump Pulls $600M in Public Health Funds From Four States
By I. Edwards HealthDay ReporterWEDNESDAY, Feb. 11, 2026 (HealthDay News) — The Trump administration plans to take back about $600 million in public health funding from four Democrat-led states, saying the grants no longer match health priorities. The states affected are California, Colorado, Illinois and Minnesota, according to ...
Wisconsin Bolsters Resume With Overtime Win at No. 8 Illinois
Wisconsin beats No. 8 Illinois in overtime in Champaign to earn another significant road victory.
Wisconsin rallies to stun No. 8 Illinois in overtime for latest road upset win
The win was Wisconsin's second road victory over a top-10 team already this season.
Trump admin. plans to rescind $600M in public health funds from 4 Dem states, including IL
The Trump administration plans to rescind $600 million in public health funds from four Democratic-led states, including Illinois.
House, Aligbe help Southern Illinois defeat Indiana State 80-65
TERRE HAUTE, Ind. (AP) Quel'Ron House had 14 points and Rolyns Aligbe posted a double-double to help Southern Illinois defeat Indiana State 80-65 on Monday night.
US to cut $600 million in public health grants to Democratic-led states, Bloomberg News reports
The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services is expected to cut about $600 million in public health grants to California, Minnesota, Illinois and Colorado because they do not align with the White House's priorities, Bloomberg News reported on Monday, citing people familiar with the matter.
Chicago business activity growing for first time since November 2023
Chicago employment situation improves after hitting lowest level since 2009 in December 2025.
Bracketology's revolving door of No. 1 seeds continues after Illinois loss
Houston's late-night win at BYU was rewarded by the CBS Sports Bracketology model
Illinois struggles offensively, falls in overtime at Michigan State
Can’t win every Big Ten road game.
SSM Health Good Samaritan Hospital named to Forbes Top Hospitals 2026 List
SSM Health Good Samaritan Hospital in Mt. Vernon, Illinois, was recognized as one of the top-performing hospitals in the nation in the Forbes Top Hospitals 2026 list.
Northern Illinois takes down Georgia State 75-74
ATLANTA (AP) Makhai Valentine's 23 points helped Northern Illinois defeat Georgia State 75-74 on Saturday.
Bracketology: Why Illinois is a No. 1 seed and UConn falls off the top line
Diving in on why the race for No. 1 seeds in the NCAA Tournament -- including No. 1 overall -- is so tight
Illinois State students merge art and science in Image of Research competition
Students from across Illinois State's campus displayed artworks displaying their scholarship and creative activity at the seventh annual Image of Research Exhibit and Reception held February 5 at University Galleries.
IL bill could create IDPH health misinformation response unit, offer public health literacy grants
The proposal also calls on the Illinois State Board of Education to work with the Department of Public Health to create guidance for schools to teach health literacy in comprehensive health courses.
College basketball power rankings: Darryn Peterson's resurgence sparks Kansas' revival
Illinois also makes a major move up to No. 3 as it rides a 12-game winning streak into the weekend
Dissecting Illinois’ complete performance in total drubbing of Northwestern
CHAMPAIGN, Ill. — Illinois dominated Northwestern at the State Farm Center in round two of what should always be a closely contested “rivalry” game. Wednesday night was a forgettable chapter in that sense, because Illinois put together its most complete performance in conference play. And it’s the largest margin of victory in conference play this […]
Illinois torches Northwestern, extends win streak to 12
Illinois had no mercy on the Wildcats.
Volunteer judges needed for Region 8 Science Fair
Volunteers can play a vital part in ensuring the success of the annual Illinois Junior Academy of Science Region 8 Science Fair on Feb. 24. Faculty, staff, SIU students and community member judges are needed as more than 150 students from across the region from grades 7-12 will be competing.
Illinois joins WHO network to respond to disease outbreaks after Trump pulls US out of global health body
Governor JB Pritzker pledges to put ‘science, preparedness and people’ first by participating in global response network
UChicago Welcomes Illinois Mathematics and Science Academy to Hyde Park Labs - Polsky Center for Entrepreneurship and Innovation
New presence in the UChicago Science Incubator expands opportunities for high school STEM students and supports the South Side innovation ecosystem The Polsky Center for Entrepreneurship and Innovation at the University of Chicago announced today that the Illinois Mathematics and Science Academy (IMSA) will establish its first Chicago-based office at Hyde Park Labs, located within
States Join WHO Network After U.S. Withdrawal
Illinois on Tuesday followed in California’s footsteps to become the second state to join the World Health Organization’s pandemic response network after President Donald Trump withdrew the U.S. from the organization. The U.S. departure from WHO became official in late January, with the Department ...
Chicago's quantum park lands another global player
Israel-based Quantum Machines will open a lab at Chicago’s South Works site, adding momentum to Illinois’ $500 million push to become a global hub for quantum computing.
Illinois joins World Health Organization after Trump withdraws U.S.
Person found shot to death at UI Health parking garage in Illinois Medical District
Illinois joins World Health Organization's Global Outbreak Alert and Response Network
Governor JB Pritzker announced Tuesday the State of Illinois is joining the World Health Organization's Global Outbreak Alert and Response Network.
Illinois joins World Health Organization network, after Trump administration withdraws from group
Joining the World Health Organization’s Global Outbreak Alert and Response Network is the state’s latest move into an area that was previously the domain of the federal government, before the…
New bill would allow bets on entertainment and award shows in Illinois
ILLINOIS (WCIA) — An Illinois lawmaker wants to make sure the state and businesses aren’t missing out on extra revenue from a growing entertainment betting industry. A new bill, SB 2667, intr…
Illinois Gov. JB Pritzker spends $5 million to boost his pick for Senate in his state
As early voting starts in the Democratic primary, the billionaire governor is spending big to help his lieutenant governor, Juliana Stratton, overcome a massive fundraising deficit.
Men's College Basketball Rankings: Florida, Illinois Climbing; Purdue Falls
FOX Sports' Casey Jacobsen shares his latest men's college hoops rankings with several big moves this week.
Prep Sports Recap: Jan. 31, 2026
PEORIA, Ill. (WMBD) – The winter high school sports postseason is officially underway as IHSA boys wrestling regionals were held around Illinois on Saturday. 2A powerhouse Washington won their tournament at Metamora with eight separate wrestlers winning weight class titles. In 1A, Olympia cruised to a regional title at Dee-Mack with seven weight class titles. […]
UT Martin visits Western Illinois following Nicastro's 27-point game
UT Martin Skyhawks (11-8, 7-3 OVC) at Western Illinois Leathernecks (17-3, 9-2 OVC) Macomb, Illinois; Saturday, 2 p.m. EST BOTTOM LINE: Western Illinois takes on UT Martin after Mia Nicastro scored 27 points in Western Illinois' 69-55 win over the Southeast Missouri State Redhawks. The Leathernecks are 10-0 on their home court.
Illinois overscomes clunky start, extends winning streak to 10
CHAMPAIGN — Illinois freshman sensation Keaton Wagler was welcomed with an especially loud cheer from the State Farm Center crowd as he was introduced on Thursday night. And for a microscopic moment, it appeared history could continue to follow him as he was the only Illini to score points through the first six-plus minutes of […]
Illinois job market loses momentum after year-end slide
Illinois shed jobs for a second straight month at the end of 2025, the sharpest pullback since the post-pandemic rebound began, even as Chicago’s job market proved more resilient.
Illinois faces its toughest challenge yet in No. 2 UCLA
Wallace, Parchment, and the Illini look to make a splash in conference play
Keaton Wagler cemented himself as Illinois’ best freshman ever
The Illini’s wunderkind continues to wow.
Providers say feds’ new rural health care grants to Illinois won’t cover Medicaid cuts
State received second-smallest grant among neighboring states.
Tomorrow's Top 25 college basketball rankings prediction: Illinois, Texas Tech rise
Some seismic results from Saturday's college basketball slate will bring big changes to Monday's AP poll
No. 11 Illinois outlasts No. 4 Purdue, as Keaton Wagler sets program's freshman scoring record with 46 points
The first-year guard knocked down nine 3s, the most in single-game program history.
Keaton Wagler erupts for 46 points as No. 11 Illinois outlasts No. 4 Purdue
The freshman guard knocked down 9-of-11 attempts from beyond the arc.
Bailey's 22 help Southern Indiana beat Western Illinois 96-64
EVANSVILLE, Ind. (AP) Cardell Bailey scored 22 points as Southern Indiana beat Western Illinois 96-64 on Friday.
Fence and Deck Depot Celebrates 25th Anniversary as Established Business Serving Missouri and Illinois Communities
ST. CHARLES, MO - January 23, 2026 - PRESSADVANTAGE - Fence and Deck Depot, a leading provider of fencing and decking
Kuvings Announces New Line of Health-Boosting Juicers to Support 2026 Wellness Goals
Illinois, United StatesJanuary is the ideal time to invest in a Kuvings juicer for your health goals. With peak
Could Iowa take over Illinois counties? Lawmaker's bill makes the case
Bear down, Illinois: An Iowa Republican lawmaker's bill proposes a study on absorbing counties in Illinois, where a secessionist movement has emerged.
Full-length Replay: Maryland at Illinois
No. 13 Illinois host the Terrapins at the State Farm Center for a key Big 10 match.
Illinois comfortably blows by Maryland despite Boswell’s absence
CHAMPAIGN — An absent Kylan Boswell sported a white sweatsuit during Illinois’ matchup against Maryland on Wednesday. His absence is due to an untimely fractured bone in his right hand that will sideline him for at least a month. Unfortunate for Illinois, considering how close this iteration of the team was to firmly settling into […]
Illinois faces federal defunding for state law requiring abortion referrals
Federal health officials threatened to strip Illinois of federal health dollars over a state law requiring medical providers to refer patients for abortions.
More Staff Means Better Health Among Nursing Home Residents, Study Says
By Dennis Thompson HealthDay ReporterWEDNESDAY, Jan. 21, 2026 (HealthDay News) — Boosting staffing levels at nursing homes could improve the health of residents, a new study says. Fewer residents wound up with injuries and illnesses after an Illinois program increased staff at nursing homes with ...
Illinois outlasts Northwestern, matches best start in program history
Illini lean on Wallace, Guyton to hold off Wildcats.
Illinois Republican governor hopefuls target JB Pritzker as Rick Heidner apologizes for past Democratic donations
At a forum of Illinois Republicans running for governor, Rick Heidner tries to explain contributions to former Cook County State’s Attorney Kim Foxx and Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson.
Illinois sports betting plummets after tax implementation
Between September 2024 and September 2025, there were five million fewer wagers placed in Illinois, which is a 15% decrease in sports betting statewide.
Did a Supreme Court Loss Embolden Trump on the Insurrection Act?
In refusing to let the president deploy National Guard troops in Illinois under an obscure law, the justices may have made him more apt to invoke greater powers.
Full-length Replay: Illinois at Northwestern
No. 13 Illinois (13-3) visits Northwestern (8-8) for a Big Ten game. Keaton Wagler leads the Illini.
Illinois sees fewer in-person sports bets since start of new tax, data shows
The number of legal in-person sports bets across Illinois has decreased since the implementation of a new state tax.
Supreme Court Sides With Conservative Congressman in Illinois Election Rules Challenge
The question in the case was not a mail-in ballot rule itself but whether political candidates have the right to challenge the rules governing the vote count in their election.
Northwestern faces Wisconsin after Harter's 21-point game
Wisconsin Badgers (11-6, 3-3 Big Ten) at Northwestern Wildcats (7-10, 1-5 Big Ten) Evanston, Illinois; Thursday, 8 p.m. EST BOTTOM LINE: Northwestern hosts Wisconsin after Casey Harter scored 21 points in Northwestern's 73-54 win over the Rutgers Scarlet Knights. The Wildcats have gone 5-4 in home games.
McMorris' 12 lead Eastern Illinois over Western Illinois 57-55
CHARLESTON, Ill. (AP) Terry McMorris had 12 points in Eastern Illinois' 57-55 victory over Western Illinois on Tuesday.
ThrillHouse Family Entertainment Center hosting preview event Jan. 17
A new entertainment hub in Marion, Illinois is getting ready to open its doors in mid-February, but you can get a sneak peek of the fun this weekend.
What questions do you have for Illinois political candidates this primary election season?
Our journalists will pose some of your questions to the people running for office in 2026.
Illinois extends health insurance marketplace enrollment deadline to Jan. 31
Illinois deputies bear-sprayed during mental health call in Lake County
A man is expected to face charges after allegedly bear-spraying Lake County deputies who were trying to take him in for a psychiatric evaluation Monday morning in suburban Libertyville.
Illinois lending for social equity cannabis businesses tops $62 million
Forgivable loans an acknowledgment of problems many license holders face in raising cash from traditional sources.
Full-length Replay: Illinois at Penn State
Illinois (13-2) visit Penn State (7-8) for a Big Ten clash. Berry Wallace leads the Fighting Illini.
Quick Tip: How to beat rising health insurance costs
A new report from Value Penguin by LendingTree shows Illinois health insurance premiums are up 11% this year.
Packers vs. Bears Prediction, Odds, Picks for NFL Wild Card Round
Preview the Wild Card Round matchup between the Green Bay Packers and Chicago Bears with predictions, odds, over/under, spread, betting lines and more.
How to Watch Bears vs. Packers NFL Wild Card: Time, TV Channel and Live Stream
Learn which TV channel or how to live stream the NFL Wild Card Round Chicago Bears and Green Bay Packers game, Saturday, Jan. 10.
Full-length Replay: Rutgers at Illinois
The Scarlet Knights face the No. 16 Fighting Illini. Dylan Grant leads Rutgers in Champaign.
Utility costs, affordability messages dominate Illinois governor race
The Illinois governor’s race this year has candidates from both parties emphasizing how to make life more affordable.
Paul Miller: Will 2026 be the year Illinois GOP primary voters learn politics?
Republicans will continue to be powerless in Illinois until they can win in the Chicago suburbs.
Illinois nets millions of dollars in taxes from sports wagering
As gamblers may be rejoicing at the opportunity to bet on sports in Illinois, the state likely is as its collecting millions in taxes.
Mask requirements, visitor restrictions put in place at UW Health in northern Illinois
With cases of respiratory illness on the rise in northern Illinois, UW Health makes changes to its mask and visitor policies.
Rutgers Basketball Set for Road Matchup Against No.16 Illinois
The Scarlet Knights ride out to Illinois after first Big ten win.
Rutgers strives for continued improvement vs. No. 16 Illinois
Now that Rutgers has proof of its improvement in the Big Ten win column, how much will the Scarlet Knights achieve?
Wisconsin transfer center signs with a Big Ten rival
Wisconsin transfer center Jake Renfro signed with Illinois, according to CBSSports' Chris Hummer.
Trump administration says it’s withholding social safety net money from 5 states
California, Colorado, Illinois, Minnesota and New York are targeted.
Health Department to freeze $10 billion in funding to 5 Democratic states
The pause could jeopardize child care and other programs serving hundreds of thousands of households in California, Colorado, Illinois, Minnesota and New York.
Health Dept. to Freeze $10 Billion in Funding to 5 Democratic States
The funding pause could jeopardize child care and other programs that serve hundreds of thousands of households in California, Colorado, Illinois, Minnesota and New York.
Health Dept. to Freeze $10 Billion in Funding to 5 Democratic States
The funding pause could jeopardize child care and other programs that serve hundreds of thousands of households in California, Colorado, Illinois, Minnesota and New York.
Illinois political leaders react to U.S. capture of Venezuela’s president
President Donald Trump announced early Saturday that the U.S. "successfully carried out a large-scale strike against Venezuela and its leader, President Nicolás Maduro,” and that U.S. law enforcement assisted in the operation.
US researchers reflect on how 2025’s science cuts have changed their lives
Carrie McDonough, Carnegie Mellon University; Brian G. Henning, Gonzaga University; Cara Poland, Michigan State University; Nathaniel M. Tran, University of Illinois Chicago; Rachael Sirianni, UMass Chan Medical School, and Stephanie J. Nawyn, Michigan State University From beginning to end, 2025 was a year of devastation for scientists in the United States. January saw the abrupt […]
Health care data incident affects 600K patients, Illinois agency says
Information such as addresses and case numbers were publicly viewable for around 32,000 customers with the Illinois Department of Human Services’ Division of Rehabilitation Services and another 670,000 Medicaid and Medicare Savings Program recipients, the agency said.