As he showed in Illinois' New Year's Eve Citrus Bowl win over South Carolina, Illini coach Bret Bielema doesn't mind a bit of verbal sparring on the field. But if you hadn't noticed, Bielema is also ...

Sterling police are asking for the public's help to find a Rock Falls man wanted in connection with a Dec. 8 home invasion in Sterling. Baylee J. Gipson, 25, is wanted on a Whiteside County arrest ...

"Illinois football is serving meals. The main course is Smash Mouth and the side dishes are In Your Face and You’re Welcome.

A Sterling woman has been sentenced to two years of probation after pleading guilty to financially exploiting a person with a disability while employed as the victim's social services worker. Katie E.

The Racine native who went on to play at the University of Wisconsin before going pro, is taking over a program in Florida.

Illinois coach Bret Bielema was letting some prominent media outlets hear it after omitting his team from way-too-early 2025 ...

Illinois safety Matthew Bailey, middle, and the rest of the Illini football team celebrate in their locker room after beating ...

The SEC has a shot at winning the first 12-team College Football Playoff and its 14th national title in 19 years.

Over the previous two years, the Gophers’ name, image and likeness (NIL) funds have grown from next to nothing to tangible, ...

Arguably, the most important piece to the Illinois football offense is returning in 2025. Since the 2024 regular season ended ...

Next time the Citrus Bowl calls Illinois with an invitation, it's an immediate and emphatic "YES!" Two trips to Orlando. Two victories. All sorts of fun in the sun. Illinois fans, players, coaches and ...