The Badgers, who split road games against Michigan and Rutgers, are one of six Big Ten teams in the AP Top 25 poll this week.
At least seven teams appear capable of making a push for the Big Ten title in the second half of an unpredictable schedule, made even more uncertain as COVID-19 cases cause postponements and highlight health concerns.
The No. 21 Badgers, however, lose 21-9 against No. 24 Illinois and 25-9 to Ohio State in a tri-meet in Champaign, Illinois.
Koby McEwen made a layup with 27 seconds remaining and Theo John had a big block in the closing seconds to lead Marquette to a 73-71 win over …
Eighteen Illinois National Guard members are joining thousands of Guard members from across the country in Washington ahead of President-elect…
"A Stranger at the Door" by Jason Pinter; Thomas & Mercer (392 pages, $15.95) ——— Jason Pinter confidently delivers a solid police procedural and an emotional domestic thriller in the outstanding “A Stranger at the Door,” his second novel about Rachel Marin, a single mother of two who works as a forensic consultant to the police in Ashby, Illinois. “A Stranger at the Door” strikes an ...
If you’re still searching for a sliver of good news to take away from 2020 — good news that bridges partisan divisions, cultural chasms and pandemic procedures — consider this tidbit: We are all probably reading way more books these days. In fact, according to NPD BookScan, sales of print books climbed nearly 10 percent in the past 12 months. Sure, a majority of those sales went to ...
"The Rib King" by Ladee Hubbard; Amistad (384 pages, $27.99) ——— Until recently — so recently it’s shameful to think about it — the smiling faces of Black servants like Uncle Ben and Aunt Jemima were a long-accepted way to market food and other domestic products. Few consumers wondered what the stories behind those faces might be. In her terrific new novel, "The Rib King," Ladee Hubbard looks ...
Here's how elected officials in Illinois, Indiana and Wisconsin reacted to the situation at the U.S. Capitol on Wednesday.
A growing number of Democrats called Thursday for the resignation of U.S. Rep. Mary Miller of Illinois, a newly sworn-in Republican who quoted Adolf Hitler at a rally outside the U.S. Capitol this week.
Even though the COVID-19 pandemic wiped out her junior season at Park High School last spring, Alexis Betker’s stock as a soccer player remain…
Derek A Ventresca, Chicago, Illinois, misdemeanor retail theft (intentionally take less than or equal to $500), obstructing an officer, resist…
PITTSBURGH — Imagine wanting to complete an important task but not having the ability to do it because of personal limitations when, unexpectedly, a friend offers assistance. But why would that person volunteer to help? Because that's what friends do. "That's What Friends Do" is also the title of a recently published children's book by Cantor Steven Stoehr that aims to instill the importance ...
Matches at the UW Field House will be against Purdue (Jan. 24), Minnesota (Feb. 12) and Iowa (Feb. 21).
Illinois legalized recreational marijuana on Jan. 1 and soon after dispensaries opened just south of Wisconsin's border.
A strong winter storm began making its way across the Upper Midwest Tuesday, creating treacherous travel conditions and spurring warnings urgi…
A U.S. Army special forces sergeant based in Florida has been charged in an apparently random shooting at an Illinois bowling center that left three people dead and three wounded, authorities said Sunday.
A 37-year-old male suspect was in custody after the shooting at Don Carter Lanes, Rockford police said in a social media post.
Illinois legalized recreational marijuana on Jan. 1 and soon after dispensaries opened just south of Wisconsin's border.
Bret Bielema was emotional several times on Monday when talking about his journey to Illinois — the school where he had predicted in a third-grade essay he would win Heisman Trophies as a linebacker.
UW, which won two games last week, climbed to No. 9 in this week's AP Top 25 poll.
CHAMPAIGN, Ill. — New Illinois coach Bret Bielema said he hopes to have a staff in place by early January and is already concentrating on home…
Bret Bielema, who led Wisconsin to three conference championships before a disappointing run at Arkansas, is returning to the Big Ten and his home state to coach Illinois.
In the spirit of the holidays, we asked our Central Illinois journalists “What’s your favorite Christmas movie?” Here’s a look at what they said.
CHICAGO — Chicago isn’t just an architectural capital because of its great buildings. It’s a vital forum of ideas about what makes architecture great. A case in point: this year’s crop of recommended design books. They’re all related to the city and its suburbs, but have much broader appeal. “Chicago’s Great Fire: The Destruction and Resurrection of an Iconic American City” by Carl Smith The ...