An Illinois State University faculty member was arrested after he was accused of flipping a Turning Point USA table and tearing down promotional flyers on campus.

Chicago Teachers Union President Stacy Davis Gates will lead the Illinois Federation of Teachers, the IFT announced Saturday after its election.

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.

House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries has held discussions with Maryland and Illinois Democrats about new maps as he vows to further respond to GOP efforts.

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.

Illinois were off this week, but the Fighting Illini football team landed at No. 23 in the newest US LBM Coaches Poll released Sunday.

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.

At 10-2, the Illini would need a bit of help, but they would also very likely find themselves in the 2025 College Football Playoff. The first, and most important, step in that journey: beat Washington, ideally in convincing fashion, next week.