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AFSCME Sues to Stop Politically Motivated Termination of Public Health Grants
The American Federation of State, County and Municipal Employees (AFSCME) and its Illinois affiliate, AFSCME Council 31, have filed a federal lawsuit challenging the Trump-Vance administration’s directive.
Report outlines premature deaths, chronic health problems among homeless Illinoisans
A volunteer with Street Samaritans hands out a care package to a person camping underneath a bridge in November in the Chicago area. (Medill Illinois News Bureau by Jacques Abou-Rizk)
Quick hits | No. 11 Illinois 78, Maryland 72
Beat writer Scott Richey breaks down the Illini's Big Ten road win against the Terrapins
Last Night in College Basketball: Big Ten Conference Tournament Chaos
Oregon and Illinois upset ranked Big Ten tournament opponents, Kansas State shocked Texas Tech, Michigan held off Iowa, Smith went off and more from Thursday's college basketball action.
Super PACs funding many political ads ahead of Illinois primary election
It's just under two weeks until the Illinois primary election, and political ads have seemingly taken over the airwaves.
How a clump of moss helped convict grave robbers in Illinois
Four cemetery workers dug up and moved more than 100 bodies to resell the burial plots nearly 20 years ago
Dr. Bill Winston Hosts the Internationally Recognized 2026 Business & Leadership Conference
Dr. Bill Winston, global faith leader, entrepreneur, and founder of the Joseph Business School (JBS), will host the 2026 Business & Leadership Conference (BLC) on March 20–21, 2026, at Living Word Christian Center, 7600 W. Roosevelt Road in Forest Park, Illinois.
Illinois snaps losing streak, throttles Oregon on Senior Night
Great way for the seniors to go out.
Illinois cannabis shops warn of existential threat from vague rule change
Small cannabis companies fear a possible rule change by the state could empower wealthy competitors to set up shop near them, which could be a death knell.
Photo Essay: A Look Back at Michigan's Big Ten-Clinching Rout of Illinois
Michigan men's basketball's commanding victory over Illinois through photos.
4 Takeaways From Michigan's Big Ten Title-Clinching Win Over Illinois
Morez Johnson Jr. had a double-double as the Wolverines cruised past Illinois and clinched the outright Big Ten regular-season title.
2026 College Basketball Odds: Best Bets for Michigan-Illinois, Bama-Tennessee
Sammy P is back with his best bets for this weekend's thrilling slate of men's college hoops. Find out how he's wagering on the action.
2026 College Basketball Odds: Back Underdog Illinois Against Michigan
Will Hill is going with an upset tonight between two of the Big Ten's best.
AIPAC faces test of its power in Illinois primary as Democrats debate future of Israel relationship
The aggressive spending comes after AIPAC put $2 million into a recent Democratic primary for a special election in New Jersey, an effort that's widely considered to have backfired.
AIPAC faces test of its power in Illinois primary as Democrats debate future of Israel relationship
A crowded Democratic primary in Illinois is shaping up as the next test for the American Israel Public Affairs Committee, a powerful advocacy organization that has stirred anger and frustration while exacerbating tensions over the war in Gaza
‘Grown a lot’: Illinois enters final stretch on winning streak
Two more games before the tourney.
Wilson's 17 help Toledo defeat Northern Illinois 79-69
TOLEDO, Ohio (AP) Sonny Wilson scored 17 points as Toledo beat Northern Illinois 79-69 on Tuesday night.
How does politics influence interpretive signs at National Park Service sites?
The Trump administration recently ordered the National Park Service to remove interpretive signs that discuss slavery at Independence National Historical Park in Philadelphia, following an executive order issued last year stating that public monuments should not “inappropriately disparage Americans” and instead “focus on the greatness of the achievements and progress of the American people.” A […]
AbbVie to invest $380 million to expand US manufacturing in Illinois
AbbVie on Monday said it would invest $380 million to build two new active pharmaceutical ingredient manufacturing facilities at its Illinois campus, expanding its domestic production capacity for its neuroscience and obesity medicines.
Young scientists compete at WIU with state title in sight
Around 250 students from middle, junior high, and high school competed Saturday at the Western Illinois University Regional Science Olympiad in Macomb.
After Indiana gambit, Bears signal progress in Illinois
The back and forth comes as the team tries to advance legislation in two states without making public comments that could sour relationships or scuttle talks on either side of the border.
After Indiana gambit, Bears signal progress in Illinois
After praising Indiana’s stadium push, the Chicago Bears say talks are progressing in Illinois as both states face key legislative deadlines.
Brown's 18 lead Southern Indiana past Western Illinois 77-70
MACOMB, Ill. (AP) — Amaree Brown's 18 points helped Southern Indiana defeat Western Illinois 77-70 on Thursday.
Marshall scores 23, Morehead State downs Eastern Illinois 73-70
CHARLESTON, Ill. (AP) George Marshall scored 23 points as Morehead State beat Eastern Illinois 73-70 on Thursday.
Illinois Democrat tries to bleep her way through a tough Senate primary with a new expletive-laden anti-Trump ad
Senate candidate Juliana Stratton's new ad full of f-bombs is the latest move in a contest that has centered on the president.
Illinois health officials confirm second measles case in Metro East, release exposure locations
Officials warn people may have been exposed to measles in several Metro East communities, including Glen Carbon, Collinsville and Edwardsville.
Five Berkeley Lab Scientists Receive DOE Early Career Research Awards
Five scientists from Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory (Berkeley Lab) have received Early Career Research Program (ECRP) awards from the Department of Energy. The ECRP program, now in its 16th year, was established to bolster the nation’s scientific workforce by supporting exceptional researchers at the outset of their careers, when many scientists do their most formative work. Recipients use the funding to pursue projects that have the potential to solve scientific challenges and advance the country’s STEM capabilities. To be eligible for the program, a researcher must be an untenured, tenure-track assistant or associate professor at a U.S. academic institution, or a full-time employee at a DOE national laboratory or Office of Science user facility, who is within 10 years of having earned their doctorate. Awards to an institution of higher education will be approximately $875,000 over five years, and awards to a DOE national laboratory or Office of Science user facility will be approximately $2,750,000 over five years. This year’s Berkeley Lab awardees and their projects are listed below: Timon Heim: Better detectors for more powerful particle colliders Timon Heim is a staff scientist in the Physics Division. His ECRP project will develop a new type of detector that can track the particles generated by collisions in particle colliders with high spatial and temporal resolution. Current detectors in use at high-energy colliders, like the ATLAS detector at the Large Hadron Collider (LHC) at CERN, can track the trajectory and measure momentum of particles, but they can’t track a particle’s time of arrival with sufficient precision to discern from which of the many particle interactions they originate. Heim’s proposed technology — called a 4D tracking detector, because it captures data about particles’ positions in space and time — aims to solve this challenge, allowing researchers to glean more precise data from collision experiments to uncover new insights into fundamental forces and potentially discover new particles. The enhanced capabilities of 4D detectors will be a necessity for experiments at future colliders, such as the Muon Collider or Future Circular Collider. The project will develop custom microelectronics that process the signal of a pixelated silicon sensor that can register charged particles passing through it in an extreme radiation environment that these colliders produce during operation. The goal is to measure individual particles’ position with 50-micro-meter spatial and 50 pico-second (one trillionth of a second) temporal precision, for an incoming flux of around 1 billion particles per second per square centimeter. Harrison Lisabeth: Studying underground processes to unleash abundant energy Harrison Lisabeth is a research scientist in the Energy Geoscience Division focused on combining real-world experiments and AI to guide development of geothermal energy systems. His project will explore how deep underground rock formations – where geothermal wells are dug – are stressed by chemical reactions of the minerals and mechanical strain from movements in the Earth. A better understanding of subsurface stresses is essential to engineer safe and reliable geothermal wells that access the heat of deep rocks to produce electricity. It is estimated that the U.S. could generate ten times the amount of energy needed to power the grid using geothermal sources. Lisabeth plans to simulate how minerals grow, dissolve, and influence the behavior of surrounding rock in geothermal reservoirs by tracking chemical changes in rock samples under pressure in the lab. The project will also develop machine learning models to predict geologic strain based on field measurements and refine existing models that describe how common rock types deform under stress. Combining these approaches, Lisabeth hopes to develop a framework to predict stress to improve stability and longevity of geothermal wells. Daniel Carney: Pushing the quantum boundaries of particle measurement Daniel Carney is a staff scientist in the Physics Division who uses quantum information science to study particle physics and gravity. At very small scales, “quantum noise” — random fluctuations from the act of measurement — can drown out faint signals from rare processes. Carney’s ECRP project, “Fundamental Physics at the Quantum Limits of Measurement,” aims to build a new mechanical quantum sensor that can measure extremely small particle interactions below the limits of that quantum noise. The approach uses lasers to hold a tiny bead containing radioactive atoms; when one decays, the system measures the bead’s motion and the energy of any particles emitted. The experiment’s initial goal is to search for heavy sterile neutrinos, hypothetical particles predicted by some extensions of the Standard Model. The system could also help measure the mass of the neutrino, study the way particles interact through the electromagnetic and weak forces, and hunt for low-mass dark matter — all unsolved mysteries in particle physics. Callum Wilkinson: Using machine learning to demystify neutrinos Callum Wilkinson is a staff scientist in the Physics Division and part of the international Deep Underground Neutrino Experiment (DUNE) hosted by Fermi National Accelerator Laboratory. DUNE will create an intense beam of neutrinos that interact in detectors in Illinois and, after an 800-mile journey through the earth, in massive detectors in South Dakota. By precisely measuring neutrinos and how they change, researchers will get a better understanding of their fundamental properties and whether they are responsible for why there is so much more matter than antimatter in our universe. Wilkinson’s ECRP project will apply two machine learning techniques to improve the analysis of DUNE’s data and enhance the experiment’s precision. One approach will look for hidden patterns in how neutrinos interact and produce low-energy particles, while the other will help correct for distortions in what the detectors record. The methods will be tested on one of DUNE’s prototype detectors and could be used in other neutrino experiments, improving their measurements and helping scientists build better models. Aditi Krishnapriyan: Machine learning methods that scale as datasets grow Aditi Krishnapriyan is a faculty scientist in Berkeley Lab’s Applied Mathematics and Computational Research Division (AMCR) and assistant professor at UC Berkeley. Her project, awarded through UC Berkeley, will develop machine learning methods that scale with dataset size for modeling complex, multi-scale phenomena. The resulting tools can be applied in a wide range of research, including the study of new electrolytes for batteries or the examination of molecular interactions. ### Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory (Berkeley Lab) is committed to groundbreaking research focused on discovery science and solutions for abundant and reliable energy supplies. The lab’s expertise spans materials, chemistry, physics, biology, earth and environmental science, mathematics, and computing. Researchers from around the world rely on the lab’s world-class scientific facilities for their own pioneering research. Founded in 1931 on the belief that the biggest problems are best addressed by teams, Berkeley Lab and its scientists have been recognized with 17 Nobel Prizes. Berkeley Lab is a multiprogram national laboratory managed by the University of California for the U.S. Department of Energy’s Office of Science. DOE’s Office of Science is the single largest supporter of basic research in the physical sciences in the United States, and is working to address some of the most pressing challenges of our time. For more information, please visit energy.gov/science.
AIPAC accused of covert campaigning as Democratic support falters
Democrats in Illinois have accused the American Israel Public Affairs Committee, the powerful pro-Israel organization, of meddling in competitive primary races.
Health officials warn of possible measles exposure at St. Louis Lambert Airport, Collinsville church
An individual with a confirmed measles case was in the airport on Feb. 7. Meanwhile, Illinois health officials say the same person may have exposed people at Good Shepherd Lutheran Church in Collinsville.
Illinois woman charged with choking girl, 15, during argument about politics: 'I will kill you'
A suburban Chicago woman was accused of choking and repeatedly assaulting a teenage girl during a domestic argument inside an apartment earlier this month.
Chicago treasurer employee alleges political staff pushed office on US bonds boycott
Mauricio Banuelos, a treasurer’s office portfolio manager, sent a complaint to the public integrity units of both the Illinois attorney general and U.S. Department of Justice.
Bradley defeats Southern Illinois 70-60
CARBONDALE, Ill. (AP) Jaquan Johnson's 24 points helped Bradley defeat Southern Illinois 70-60 on Sunday.
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Illinois Quick Hits: Bills filed to create small business accounts
(The Center Square) – Democratic state Sen. Doris Turner, D-Springfield, and Republican state Rep Amy Elik, R-Alton, have filed legislation to create small business asset purchase accounts.
Judge temporarily blocks HHS from rescinding public health grants in 4 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.
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.