Illini Win Streak Continues In Big Ten Tourney, 3-2 Over Nebraska
The 27 straight victories set a new Big Ten Conference record. After topping Nebraska Thursday, The Illini (46-6-1) will play Maryland Thursday in the Big Tournament.
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Inside The Supreme Court’s $10-Billion Arguments
The state's high court Tuesday heard oral arguments about whether to allow a $10 billion class-action verdict against a major cigarette maker stand. Former Gov. Jim Thompson and another Phillip Morris
lawyer asked the court to strike that 2003 verdict.
U of I Preps To Host NCAA Regional
With its 45-6-1 record, and current 26-game winning streak, U of I Athletic staff say Illinois Field is a mere 'lock' to host its first-ever NCAA baseball regional the weekend of May 29-31.
U of I Entomologist Praises White House Plan To Help Bees, Pollinating Insects
University of Illinois entomologist May Berenbaum says the White House national strategy to address the decline in honeybee and monarch butterfly populations marks the federal government's first coordinated effort to deal with the issue.
Research Head Shares Concerns For Rauner’s Budget Proposal
The Civic Federation's Laurence Msall told senators he applauds the governor's efforts to balance next year's budget, but he doesn't see how some savings would be possible.