The Illinois Flag Commission released the top 10 finalists for the new state flag design contest on Tuesday. Here’s the meaning behind each. The public can vote starting in January. Entry No. 1 ...

Considering Illinois (21-12) wrapped up its pre-NCAA Tournament schedule with a disheartening 88-65 loss to Maryland in a game in which the Terrapins made the Illini look like a high school junior ...

Kent Redfield, Professor Emeritus of Political Science at the University of Illinois Springfield, sees this bill as a well-meaning idea, but wouldn’t be effective due to the voluntary option of it.