A coalition of 19 states and the District of Columbia sued over a declaration that could complicate access to gender-affirming care for young people.

Police and fire crews responded to the scene of a vehicle crash in Lombard, Illinois, on Tuesday afternoon. According to the village, the crash occurred near the area of Illinois Route 53 and the Illinois Prairie Path. It is unclear what led to the crash or if any injuries were reported.

Gates pointed to a key hurdle his Tigers faced Monday while also claiming (falsely) that the Illini hadn't had to fight through similar adversity

After the loss to Illinois, Missouri coach Dennis Gates said he couldn’t repeat what he said to the team because he wanted everyone to have a happy holiday.

Kickoff between the Vols and Fighting Illini is scheduled for 5:30 p.m. EST at Nissan Stadium in Nashville, Tennessee. Tom Hart (play-by-play), Jordan Rodgers (analyst) and Cole Cubelic (sideline) will be on the call.

A host of new laws in Illinois will take effect on Jan. 1, 2026. From gun safety to rogue towers, protection from squatters, medical assistance in dying, protections for immigrants and more, here are some of the most notable changes in the new year.

Hours after Illinois’ October exhibition win over Illinois State, forward Ben Humrichous made headlines on Instagram, announcing his engagement to former Illini women’s basketball star Adalia McKenzie. And hours after Illinois’ historic Braggin’ Rights win over Missouri, the two tied the knot.