Alabama Flips Illinois Running Back Commit

The Crimson Tide continues to capitalize on big-time recruiting momentum, adding its ninth commitment of the 2026 recruiting class.     According to Hayes Fawcett of On3 Sports, Alabama has flipped four-star running back Javari Barnett from Illinois.   …

Former Illinois senator Carol Moseley Braun's memoir out Tuesday

By CBS Chicago Team June 23, 2025 / 11:44 AM CDT / CBS Chicago Former Illinois senator Carol Moseley Braun releases memoir "Trailblazer: Perseverance in Life and P Former Illinois senator Carol Moseley Braun releases memoir "Trailblazer: …

The Prettiest Day Trip in Illinois You’ve Never Taken

Some trips aren’t worth taking, but this one absolutely belongs on your bucket list. Illinois’ Prettiest Day Trip Destination Will Wow You MSN recently compiled a list of the best day trips in every state, and for Illinois, they chose the stunning Anderson …

1 killed in crash with semi on Route 394 in Sauk Village, Illinois

Illinois Route 29 project in Pana again delayed

PANA — A much anticipated resurfacing of Illinois Route 29 through Pana, along with sidewalk construction has been put on hold once again. A bid letting which had been scheduled for mid-June was pulled from the Illinois Department of Transportation (IDOT) …

WATCH: Illinois In Focus Daily | Monday June 23rd, 2025

(The Center Square) – In today's edition of Illinois in Focus Daily, The Center Square Editor Greg Bishop shares reaction from members of Congress from Illinois to the weekend bombing President Donald Trump ordered on Iran.  Bishop also reviews some of …

Illinois dairy industry showing stability; helping those in need

News Illinois dairy industry showing stability; helping those in need The director of commodity programs and food systems with the Illinois Farm Bureau says the state’s dairy industry seems to have stabilized. Tasha Bunting says the industry contraction …

Budzinski announces $485,477 in funding for central, southern Illinois rural small businesses

The Rural Energy for America Program grants will help local businesses install solar arrays Congresswoman Nikki Budzinski (IL-13) recently announced that three small businesses in central and southern Illinois will receive a combined $485,477 in Rural …

The Surprising Reason Illinois Summers Feel So Sticky

Ever wonder why Illinois feels like a sauna lately? You can blame an unexpected culprit: "corn sweat," a steamy side effect of the state's thriving cornfields. Tim Boyle/Getty Images Tim Boyle/Getty Images Advantages of Midwest Living …

Alabama football flips Big Ten running back recruit away from Illinois

Alabama football has flipped another player committed to a school in the Midwest. Running back Javari Barnett has flipped from Illinois to the Crimson Tide, he told On3 on Monday. The 2026 running back recruit also has offers from Auburn, Baylor and more. …