Illinois State University's football team knocked off its second ranked foe in as many rounds in 2025 FCS playoffs Saturday, and heads to the semis.

Illinois State is a strong defensive team that is holding its opposition to just 64.1 points through 10 games. Redbird foes are shooting just 40.3 percent from the field and 27.1 percent from three-point range. No ISU opponent has scored more than 76 points.

Nearly 23% of high school students reported drinking at least one alcoholic beverage in the past 30 days; binge drinking was reported by 15% of female students and 8% of male students.

This article was originally published on www.si.com/college/nebraska as Strong Start Keeps Nebraska Women's Basketball Unbeaten with Win Over Illinois State. LINCOLN—Nebraska women's basketball is still undefeated.

Gov. JB Pritzker signed Senate Bill 1950, making Illinois the 12th state to legalize medical aid in dying (MAID).

COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) — Keaton Wagler scored 23 points and No. 13 Illinois opened its Big Ten schedule with an 88-80 victory over Ohio State on Tuesday night.

Drivers who use the Illinois Tollway could face higher fees under a sweeping overhaul of statewide public transit signed by Gov. J.B. Pritzker.

Martin, a 6-foot-5 junior from Naperville (Neuqua Valley) was offered a scholarship by the Illini over the weekend

Milan Momcilovic scored 18 points to lead four players in double figures and No. 4 Iowa State opened a season 11-0 for the third time in program history with a 78-53 victory over Eastern Illinois.