John A. Logan graduates celebrate after storms hit southern Illinois

CARTERVILLE, Ill. (WSIL) -- John A. Logan College successfully held its graduation ceremonies on Saturday after rescheduling due to severe weather threats in southern Illinois. The decision to move the event from Friday proved wise as tornadoes caused …

Pope Leo XIV not registered as a Republican in Illinois

Bob Oswald The new pope, Robert Prevost, or Pope Leo XIV, is the first one chosen from the U.S. Many social media posts claim the Roman Catholic leader, born in Chicago, is also a registered Republican. “SCOOP: Our Turning Point Action team pulled the …

4-Star Recruit Nasir Rankin Sets Commitment Date: USC Trojans, Duke, Illinois, Nebraska

Nov 16, 2024; Los Angeles, California, USA; Southern California Trojans head coach Lincoln Riley watches game action against the Nebraska Cornhuskers during the second half at the Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum. Mandatory Credit: Gary A. Vasquez-Imagn …

Federal DEI crackdown threatens Illinois graduate student scholarship program

The Trump administration’s crackdown on diversity, equity and inclusion initiatives threatens an Illinois program that provides scholarships to minority graduate students who agree to stay in the state and work in the education field. On March 31, the U.S. …

Bulgarian Culture and Language to Enter University of Illinois Curriculum

The University of Illinois, one of the most renowned academic institutions in the United States, will introduce courses in Bulgarian language, history, folklore, and traditions as part of its Bulgarian Studies curriculum. This initiative marks the first …

Official 2025-’26 Illinois Fighting Illini Basketball Schedule

The 2025-’26 college basketball season will be tipping off soon enough and it should feature more than a fair share of great matchups for each Big Ten team. Of course, this will be no exception for the Illinois Fighting Illini, who are hoping to keep the …

Thrilling adventures await in Illinois, USA: Plan your summer vacay already

Illinois offers diverse summer experiences, from Chicago's lakefront and museums to the adventurous Forge Lemont Quarries. Explore arts and culture in Bloomington-Normal, delve into history at the Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library in Springfield, …

University of Illinois holds spring commencement

Bret Bielema predicts potential $40 million rosters in 2025, reveals Illinois had $5 million budget in 2024

As college athletics braced for a decision on the House v. NCAA settlement, NIL dollars continued to fly as the transfer portal window opened. Budgets began to increase for top programs as they tried to secure big-time talent. Illinois coach Bret Bielema …

Bret Bielema reveals Illinois football budget, discrepancy with other programs

With a huge leap this past season that saw Illinois clinch its first 10-win year since 2001, coach Bret Bielema has begun recognizing how eye-opening the NIL space has become. In an exclusive interview with Big Ten Radio on SiriusXM, Bielema peeled back …