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Raja Krishnamoorthi launches bid for open Illinois Senate seat

Wednesday, May 7 by ABC News

(WASHINGTON) -- Rep. Raja Krishnamoorthi of Illinois has announced his bid to run for Senate in 2026, confirming speculations that he would join the quickly expanding field of primary competitors looking to win the safe Democratic seat left open by Sen. Dick Durbin, D-Ill.,... Read More.

4 minors dead after vehicle rams into after-school camp in Illinois

Tuesday, April 29 by ABC News

(CHATHAM, IL) -- Four minors are dead after a vehicle crashed into a building hosting an after-school camp in Chatham, Illinois, officials announced at a press conference on Monday afternoon. They ranged in age from 4 to 18 years old, according to a statement... Read More.

4 killed in Illinois plane crash, officials confirm

Monday, April 21 by ABC News

(TRILLA, IL) -- Four people from Wisconsin were killed on Saturday when their private, single-engine plane crashed in a field near an airport in rural Illinois after reportedly striking powerlines, authorities said.The Cessna 180G aircraft crashed about 10:16 a.m. local time Saturday in the... Read More.

UAPB Baseball Racked Up 9 Runs In Win Over Eastern Illinois; Back-to-Back Home Wins

Wednesday, March 19 by Laron Marbley

UAPB Baseball Racked Up 9 Runs In Win Over Eastern Illinois; Back-to-Back Home WinsPINE BLUFF, Arkansas - It was a difficult day for Eastern Illinois pitchers, as the UAPB Golden Lions racked up nine runs en route to a 9-6 victory over the Panthers on... Read More.

Trump pardons former Democratic Illinois Gov. Rod Blagojevich

Tuesday, February 11 by ABC News

(WASHINGTON) -- President Donald Trump has signed an executive order pardoning Rod Blagojevich, the former Illinois governor who was sentenced to 14 years in prison before Trump commuted his sentence in 2020."It's my honor to do it," Trump said during remarks from the Oval... Read More.

Illinois state Supreme Court overturns Jussie Smolletts conviction in hoax attack

Thursday, November 21 by ABC News

(SPRINGFIELD, Ill.) -- The Illinois Supreme Court has thrown out former "Empire" actor Jussie Smollett’s conviction for lying about a 2019 hate crime.Smollett was found guilty in 2021 for faking a racist and homophobic attack and lying to the police. His lawyers said... Read More.

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Illinois venue to host tribute to Great White frontman Jack Russell

Monday, August 19 by ABC News

The life and musical career of Great White frontman Jack Russell will be celebrated at a tribute concert being held Friday at the Arcada Theatre in St. Charles, Illinois, just outside of Chicago.According to the announcement on the Jack Russell’s Great... Read More.

A-State Rallies to Claim Series Over Eastern Illinois

Sunday, March 10 by Luke Matheson

Arkansas State baseball (11-5, 0-0 SBC) struggled to find a rhythm for most of the contest against Eastern Illinois (2-11, 0-0 OVC), but managed to hit their stride in the final three innings to claim an 8-7 victory on Sunday afternoon at Tomlinson Stadium.Dylan... Read More.

On This Day, September 22, 1985: The first Farm Aid is held in Illinois

Friday, September 22 by ABC News

On This Day, September 22, 1985…Willie Nelson, Neil Young and John Mellencamp headlined the first-ever Farm Aid concert in Champaign, Illinois.The trio organized the all-star event to raise money to help family farmers in the United States. They were inspired by comments Bob Dylan made during the Live Aid concerts, in which he... Read More.

UAPB Baseball Falls To Eastern Illinois In Game Two

Thursday, March 16 by Laron Marbley

UAPB Baseball Falls To Eastern Illinois In Game TwoPINE BLUFF, Arkansas --The Golden Lions dropped game two against Eastern Illinois Panthers 8-2 despite the efforts of junior Aiden Martnez, who went 2-for-2 with an RBI Wednesday evening at the Torii Hunter Baseball Complex.Senior Andre... Read More.

UAPB Baseball Falls To Eastern Illinois

Wednesday, March 15 by Laron Marbley

UAPB Baseball Falls To Eastern IllinoisPINE BLUFF, Arkansas -- Five University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff pitchers totaled 12 strikeouts, but the Golden Lions fell to the Eastern Illinois Panthers 10-5 Tuesday at the Torii Hunter Baseball Complex.Sophomore Frank Perez got the ball to start... Read More.

Arkansas Seeded Eighth, Draws Illinois For 2023 NCAA Tournament

Monday, March 13 by Staff

Arkansas, seeded eighth in the West Region, will face Illinois, the region’s No. 9 seed, on Thursday, March 16 in the opening round of the 2023 NCAA Championship. The Razorbacks and Illinois will play in Des Moines, Iowa at Wells Fargo Arena. The game... Read More.