The governor’s remarks come after Indiana House Speaker Todd Houston announced a plan to re-draw state boundaries to include 33 Illinois counties that have voted to secede from the Land of Lincoln. “I don’t think that’s attractive for anyone in ...

Illinois is ranked 18th in the new AP Top 25 poll, released Monday. The Illini (14-6, 6-4 Big Ten) also are 20th in the coaches' poll.

Martinelli 7-19 0-0 17, Nicholson 0-0 0-0 0, Barnhizer 1-7 1-2 3, Ciaravino 1-4 0-0 2, Leach 7-15 1-2 17, Berry 4-10 0-0 10, Fitzmorris 3-4 2-2 8, Windham 3-3 0-0 7, Hunger 2-3 0-0 5, Mullins 2-3 0-0 5. Totals 30-68 4-6 74.

Men's college basketball and Illini beat writer Scott Richey projects his top four seeds for each region of the NCAA tournament. This week? A mix of Big Ten and SEC teams at the top. MIDWEST * 1. Alabama (16-3) * 2.

CHAMPAIGN, Ill. (AP) — Kylan Boswell scored 17 points and had six rebounds to lead No. 17 Illinois over Northwestern 83-74 on Sunday.

Maryland forward Julian Reese is The Associated Press national player of the week in men's college basketball.

Attorney Sarah Corning with the ACLU of Texas explains the expedited removal process and what it means for anyone who could be facing deportation.

Deputies respond to a welfare check in NE Harris County after reports of a naked man seen near children heading to school.

Week 13 of the college basketball season has already seen one big upset with No. 3 Iowa State falling at Arizona on Monday. Which teams could join the Cyclones?

The West Virginia Mountaineers (13-6, 4-4) host the No. 6 Houston Cougars (16-3, 8-0) Wednesday night inside the WVU Coliseum. Tip-off is set for 7:00 p.m. EST

The Owls added a few notable names as they look to replace former standouts like linebacker D.J. Woodbury Jr., safety Andreas Keaton, linebacker Tra Thomas, and receiver Dante Wright, among others

Illinois freshman forward Morez Johnson Jr. dunks over Northwestern center Keenan Fitzmorris on Sunday. Johnson produced 15 points and nine rebounds in the Illini’s 83-74 win in Champaign. Scott Richey covers college basketball for The News-Gazette. His email is [email protected], and you can follow him on Twitter ( @srrichey ).