Beginning Jan. 1, roughly 300 new laws will take effect regarding public safety, reproductive rights, higher education, environmental protection and the role of emerging technologies.

A new law will begin targeting rogue tow truck companies in Illinois, starting Jan. 1, 2026, seeking to stop tow companies from rebranding under a new name if they're proven to have predatory practices.

The Volunteers' head man explained the brilliance of the Illini quarterback ahead of their Music City Bowl matchup

Preview the Dec 29 matchup between the Illinois Fighting Illini and Southern Jaguars with how to watch, tv channel info, predictions, odds, over/under, spread, betting lines and more.

Hundreds of new state laws start Jan. 1, from ending a grocery tax to AI hiring limits, Move Over Law expansion and Narcan in libraries.

If an injunction is not granted, dozens of schools across the state will lose access to extra support like after-school programs, food pantries and mental health services in January.

People who are planning on attending the 2026 Illinois State Fair are being informed in advance that tickets for the event will move to digital. Organizers announced the transition on Monday.

Jake Davis hit five 3-pointers and finished with 15 points and Keaton Wagler had 11 points, 10 assists and seven rebounds as No. 20 Illinois closed out its non-conference schedule with a 90-55 win over Southern.