Three years after his arrival in Champaign, Luke Altmyer closed out his Illinois career a changed player — who helped change the program.

Tennessee football lost 30-28 to Illinois in the Music City Bowl at Nissan Stadium on Dec 30 to finish the 2025 season with two consecutive losses.

More than 200 new laws are going into effect in Illinois on January 1, and many will have significant impacts on the state’s students. SB 1941: Allows municipalities to install flashing light indicators at school crosswalks.

SPRINGFIELD — In an expected move, the Trump administration filed a lawsuit last week seeking to nullify a new state law that allows Illinois residents to sue federal immigration agents who arrest them in or near courthouses or if they believe their constitutional rights were violated.

The Illinois State Fair runs from August 13 to 23. Starting Feb. 1, 2026, if you do not have a REAL ID, the TSA says a temporary pass will cost you $45 to fly domestically. The fee can be paid in advance online or in-person at the airport and will be valid for just ten days. NBC’s Tom Costello reports for TODAY.

After Illinois won the Music City Bowl, is it possible that Bret Bielema is destined for a coaching spot in the NFL?