New Illinois’ mission statement describes the state as facing “a financial crisis brought on by corruption,” with politicians “unwilling or unable (by virtue of the Pension Protection Clause of the Illinois Constitution) to stop and address the coming implosion.”

U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement arrests Illinois officer Radule Bojovic, who was living illegally in the U.S. for a decade after overstaying visa.

The powerful and divisive leader will remain as head of the Chicago Teachers Union after she was chosen Saturday to lead the Illinois Federation of Teachers.

Officials say the man pleaded guilty to two counts of first-degree criminal sexual conduct, one count of engaging in child sexually abusive activity and one count of using a computer to commit a crime.

The Trump administration asked the Supreme Court to allow for the deployment of National Guard troops in Illinois to protect federal agents conducting immigration enforcement.

An Illinois State University teacher’s assistant flips over a Turning Point USA students’ table and tears down flyers for an upcoming event. (Credit:  X/@FrontlinesTPUSA)

Illinois is off for Week 8 of the 2025 season, as the Fighting Illini have another week to prepare for its Week 8 game against Washington (5-1), who plays this week at Michigan. The Fighting Illini have one more bye week this season on Nov. 8, after their home game against Rutgers and before their matchup with Maryland at home.

Donnie Cheers set career highs of 165 receiving yards and two touchdowns, Johnny Weber threw a career-high four touchdown passes, and DJ Delmore had a 95-yard pick-six for Southeast Missouri State in a 42-13 drubbing over Eastern Illinois on Saturday.