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Farmers in Trump Country Banked on Clean Energy Grants. Then Things Changed.

“Donald Trump and Elon Musk are scamming our farmers,” Van Hollen said in a statement to Floodlight. “By illegally withholding these reimbursements for work done under federal grants, they’re breaking a promise to farmers and small businesses in Maryland and across the country.”

Busch Boosts Spartans To 14-4 Run-Rule Rout Of Illini Saturday

EAST LANSING, Mich. – Michigan State baseball plated runs in five of the eight innings at bat, including four runs in the fifth and eighth frames, to rout Illinois, 14-4 in an 8-inning run-rule Victory for MSU on Saturday afternoon at a damp Jeff Ishbia Field at McLane Stadium in the series finale of MSU’s Big Ten Conference home opening series.

Illinois State plays Louisiana Tech in NIT matchup

Pregame analysis and predictions of the Louisiana Tech Lady Techsters vs. Illinois State Redbirds NCAAW game to be played on March 31, 2025 on ESPN.

They were fired in the name of efficiency based on 'a lie.' Now the VA is paying them not to work.

At the Lovell Federal Health Care Center in North Chicago, 18 VA workers were fired by DOGE. Many had received exemplary performance reviews, but they all got the same email saying that, “based on your performance,

bet365 bonus code in Illinois, Tennessee: $150 promo for college basketball

The new bet365 bonus code CBSBET365 is live in Illinois and Tennessee. Use the promo code for a bet $5, get $150 offer for huge college basketball games this weekend.

Illinois Intellectual and Developmental Disability Services Brace for Potential Medicaid Cuts

About 3.9 million Illinoisans are enrolled in Medicaid. Of that total, 44% of Medicaid recipients are children, 9% are seniors and 7% are adults with disabilities, according to the Illinois Department of Healthcare and Family Services.

Illinois is set to auction off large amounts of unclaimed property: What to know

The online auction, running March 28 to April 3 through HiBid, features items like an 1881 U.S. $10 gold coin.

Illinois man charged with animal cruelty after 19 dogs found in filthy conditions

A Bolingbrook man was charged with animal cruelty after authorities found 19 dogs living in deplorable conditions inside his home, according to Will County court documents.

Illinois to defy Trump voter order for April election

The state of Illinois will defy President Trump’s executive order and will not require voters to present identification to receive a ballot in next month’s election.

Illinois basketball loses second player to NCAA transfer portal

Morez Johnson Jr. is the second Illinois men's basketball player to enter the NCAA transfer portal. The 6-foot-9 freshman forward on Friday joined Carey Booth as the second Fighting Illini player from the 2024-25 roster to transfer, according to 247sports.com.

Do you need a Real ID? Here's what to know about upcoming regulations, how to get one in Illinois

You will need proof of identity, citizenship and date of birth, proof of residency, your social security number and a written signature. Acceptable documents are listed on the Illinois SOS website. The SOS also offers an interactive checklist on its website to prepare you for the Real ID application process.

Lincoln Land Community College students gear up for Illinois SkillsUSA Competition

Lincoln Land Community College's workforce program is paving the way for people to enter the trades. The students from the newly established program are ready to compete in the state competition. Now in their second year,

Two Illinois Bar Louie locations shut doors amid nationwide closures. Here's what to know

Bar Louie closed two locations in Illinois, filing for bankruptcy earlier this week for the second time since 2020. Find out more.

Despite Trump order, Illinois won’t require voter proof of citizenship

SPRINGFIELD — Illinois voters casting ballots in the April 1 consolidated elections will not be required to show proof of U.S. citizenship, despite an executive order issued this week by President Donald Trump.

Illinois elections board says Trump executive order won't impact April 1 elections

Illinois State Board of Elections spokesman Matt Dietrich said the agency was aware of the order but that it would have no bearing on the April 1 elections. He said the agency was waiting on changes to state or federal law — which executive orders cannot make — to update guidance for local

Illinois State meets Abilene Christian in NIT

BOTTOM LINE: Illinois State and Abilene Christian meet in the National Invitation Tournament. The Redbirds are 15-7 against MVC opponents and 7-5 in non-conference play. Illinois State is third in the MVC scoring 75.3 points while shooting 48.1% from the field.

Illinois politicians express outrage over handling of war texts in Signal chat

The Atlantic on Wednesday released the entire Signal chat among senior national security officials, showing that Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth provided the exact timings of warplane launches and when bombs would drop — before the men and women flying those attacks against Yemen’s Houthis this month on behalf of the United States were airborne.

Strong to severe storms expected across central Illinois this weekend

Central Illinois will see two chances of severe storms over the next few days. Scattered showers and isolated storms are possible today with showers and storms becoming likely tonight. Some of the storms could become severe with large hail the biggest threat.

Illinois State wins CBI championship with a 79-68 victory over Cleveland State

The Redbirds closed the season with a 22-14 record, the program's first time reaching the 20-win plateau since the 2016-17 season.

Local Kiwanis Clubs and Children’s Museum of Illinois to unveil Little Free Library

Children’s Museum of Illinois is announcing the grand opening of its new Little Free Library, a free community book-sharing resource.

Southern Illinois adds Thomas More, completes 2025 football schedule

The Southern Illinois Salukis have added a home game against the Thomas More Saints, which completes their football schedule for 2025.

Over 10,000 cans of Coke recalled in Illinois due to 'foreign object' contamination

A bottling plant out of Milwaukee has voluntarily recalled 864 12-packs of Coca-Cola, or 10,368 cans, due to contamination with a foreign object.

How to buy Illinois State vs. Abilene Christian women's NIT basketball tickets: March 27

Want to see Illinois State vs. Abilene Christian in person? Tickets for the NIT matchup between Illinois State and Abilene Christian are still

$344M jackpot-winning Mega Millions lottery ticket sold in Illinois

The big winner comes on the heels of major changes set to soon take place for the lottery game, with a "new version" of Mega Millions set to go into effect in April.

Illinois Tollway warns residents about phishing texts. Here's what to know

Users should check their tollyway accounts online at illinoistollway.com to verify the existence of any unpaid tolls or call the website's customer service center at 1-800-824-7277 between 7 a.m. and 7 p.m. on weekdays. You should also file a complaint with the Internet Crime Complaint Center at www.ic3.gov.

Mega Millions numbers: Are you the lucky winner of Tuesday’s $344 million jackpot? one ticket in Illinois won

Are you tonight’s lucky winner? Grab your tickets and check your numbers. The Mega Millions lottery jackpot continues to rise after someone won the $113 million prize on January 17. Here are the winning numbers in Tuesday’s drawing:

Custom Bottle Labels: Elevating Your Product's Appeal

A well-crafted label with clear, high-quality design speaks volumes.

Does AI Trader Outperform Human Traders In The Long Run?

Does AI trader outperform human trader in the long run?

March Madness: Kentucky beats Illinois to return to Sweet 16 for first time since 2019

Kentucky's back in the Sweet 16 behind a big game from Koby Brea and will join John Calipari in the NCAA tournament's second weekend.

Kentucky vs Illinois score today: UK basketball March Madness game updates, highlights

It's Kentucky vs Illinois in an NCAA Tournament second round game. Follow for live UK basketball score and March Madness game updates from Milwaukee.

March Madness: Illinois basketball's NCAA run ends short of Sweet 16 with 84-75 loss to Kentucky

Illinois men's basketball lost 84-75 to Kentucky in the second round of 2025 March Madness. Follow for NCAA Tournament updates from Milwaukee.

Kentucky showed against Illinois that Mark Pope’s roster rebuild is peaking at right time

Kentucky is joining John Calipari in the Sweet 16 for the first time since 2019 after beating Illinois. How did Mark Pope flip the roster?

Illinois and Kendall Bostic face a tall task in matchup with No. 1 Texas and its towering forwards

Illinois has the difficult task of playing a No. 1 seed on its home court. They face Texas on Monday with a trip to the Sweet 16 on the line.

SWEET 16 BOUND: (3) Kentucky beats (6) Illinois to advance

The 3-seeded Kentucky Wildcats (24-11) topped six-seed Illinois (22-13) 84-75 inside Fiserv Forum Sunday night in the NCAA Men’s Basketball Tournament second round, advancing to their first Sweet 16 since 2019.