The Jaguars may have finished as the Class 2A state runnerups, but they are looking to take the next step this fall

The Fighting Illini dipped into Florida for the third time in their 2026 recruiting class when a three-star receiver committed.

In its first major enforcement action under the Trump administration, ICE conducted a nationwide operation resulting in over 460 arrests, including in Illinois.

Bret Bielema and the Illinois football staff this week could be found in Orlando, Florida, busy on the recruiting trail. On Thursday, the Illini signed class of 2026 wide receiver Kenyon Alston to add another potential weapon to the offense.

The Fighting Illini are heading into coach Bret Bielema's fifth season after the fourth one concluded when they defeated South Carolina on New Year's Eve in Orlando, Florida. Illinois opens the ...

A demonstration of how not to handle a snapping turtle turned into a cringe-inducing illustration when the turtle bit its handler and refused to let go. A video of the incident was posted Jan. 30 on Facebook by “Python Cowboy” Mike Kimmel,

Drexel at Northeastern, 3 p.m. Cornell at Dartmouth, 6 p.m. Princeton at Yale, 6 p.m. Delaware at Towson, 6:30 p.m. Columbia at Harvard, 7 p.m.

Louisiana, California and Florida rounded out the top five, with winnings per draw of $515,406, $494,047, and $454,290, respectively. Illinois ranked eighth, averaging $256,455 in winnings per draw.

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BOTTOM LINE: The Florida Panthers and the Chicago Blackhawks hit the ice in a non-conference matchup. Florida has a 14-9-2 record at home and a 30-19-3 record overall. The Panthers have gone 14-6-0 in games they have fewer penalties than their opponent.

Buffalo, New York; Saturday, 2 p.m. EST BOTTOM LINE: Buffalo takes on Northern Illinois after Chellia Watson scored 22

JAN. 30. GIANTS REPORTEDLY HIRING ILLINOIS DEFENSIVE ASSISTANT COACH. New York Giants head coach Brian Daboll has reportedly hired Illinois assistant linebackers coach Grant Morgan, per Matt Zenitz of CBS Sports.