Facing pressure to increase timber harvests, the U.S. Forest Service is sidestepping rigorous environmental reviews and limiting public participation.

The Old Farmer's Almanac released its 2025 Christmas forecast on Dec. 2. The forecast says western Illinois will likely see mild, sunny weather, making for smooth holiday travel. Southern Illinois is expected to also see some sunshine, though temperatures will be chillier.

Starting January 1, Illinois gun owners will face stricter requirements under the state’s new Safe Gun Storage Act, aimed at reducing accidental shootings and teen suicides.

State Sen. Mattie Hunter, D-Chicago, left, co-chair of the Illinois Alternative Protein Innovation Task Force, samples some alternative-protein products available during the launch of the task force’s final report Monday morning at the Illinois Fermentation and Agriculture Biomanufacturing Tech Hub on the University of Illinois campus in Urbana.

Some Illinois players face NFL decisions or they're headed to the portal. Here's the latest on opt outs vs. Tennessee in the Music City Bowl.

The Illini, even after their recent loss to the Cornhuskers, remain a favorite of multiple important metrics-based rankings

Preview the Dec 13 matchup between the Illinois Fighting Illini and Nebraska Cornhuskers with how to watch, tv channel info, predictions, odds, over/under, spread, betting lines and more.

The Croatian is expected to join the Fighting Illini at the semester break and be immediately eligible to play.

Illinois will play No. 23 Tennessee in the Music City Bowl. Here are early predictions for the college football matchup.