Illinois Public Media News

Illinois lawmakers will meet in Springfield this week for the first time since the election, but things are already off to a rough start. Democratic leaders have rebuffed an invitation to meet with Gov. Bruce Rauner on Monday, with House Speaker Michael Madigan claiming a "schedule conflict". 

Two Illini tallied double-doubles, in a come-from-behind 79-64 win for the Illinois men’s basketball team over Northern Kentucky Sunday night in Champaign.

Malcolm Hill scored a career-high 40 points and grabbed a dozen rebounds. Michael Finke added 10 points and 11 boards. 

On the 21st: As the country and world reacts to the election of Donald Trump as the 45th president of the United States, we talked with a panel of experts about how this will affect not just transatlantic relations, but future elections upcoming in Europe.
 

Corey Clement ran for 123 yards and three touchdowns and No. 7 Wisconsin intercepted Illinois quarterback Jeff George Jr. four times in rolling to a 48-3 win on Saturday.

George had an awful day a week after helping Illinois rally to beat Michigan State.

Gov. Bruce Rauner says he hopes lawmakers get to work on trying to end an epic budget impasse when they return to Springfield for a brief session next week.

Rauner said he wants to meet with legislative leaders Monday to discuss how to proceed, but Democratic House Speaker Michael Madigan hasn't responded.