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First Lady of Illinois and former inmate team up for criminal justice reform
Illinois First Lady MK Pritzker and Willette Benford, who spent 24 years in prison, have formed a powerful alliance to support women reentering society. Their work has led to housing and job ...CBS News - 21h -
How Illinois' first lady and Willette Benford give second chances to women leaving prison
CBS News contributor David Begnaud shows how Willette Benford, who spent 24 years in prison, is working with Illinois first lady M.K. Pritzker to help those exiting the criminal justice system.CBS News - 16h -
Davis and Southern Illinois host Illinois State
Southern Illinois hosts the Illinois State Redbirds after Kennard Davis scored 21 points in Southern Illinois' 83-79 loss to the Valparaiso BeaconsABC News - Feb. 25 -
Illinois' hidden, frozen waterfalls draw adventure-seekers
Frozen and hidden waterfalls less than two hours from Chicago are attracting people with a passion for winter and adventure. Noel Brennan has more.CBS News - 2d -
Murray State Racers square off against the Southern Illinois Salukis
Southern Illinois Salukis (12-15, 7-9 MVC) vs. Murray State Racers (13-14, 7-9 MVC) Carbondale, Illinois; Wednesday, 7 p.m. EST BETMGM SPORTSBOOK LINE: Racers -1.5; over/under is 137.5 BOTTOM ...ABC News - Feb. 19 -
Illinois plays through a demanding stretch with a virus hindering multiple players
The Fighting Illini are dealing with all sorts of setbacks on and off the court as they face the most demanding part of their schedule.Yahoo Sports - Feb. 19 -
Rayah Marshall sets the tone for No. 4 USC in win over No. 25 Illinois
Rayah Marshall, who has witnessed the rise of the USC women's basketball after her Trojans debut in 2021, finishes with 12 points and 13 rebounds in a 76-66 win.Yahoo Sports - Feb. 23 -
Trial for Illinois man charged with murder of Palestinian American boy to kick off
The trial for the Illinois man charged in the fatal 2023 stabbing of a 6-year-old Palestinian American boy in what prosecutors call a hate crime is set to begin in Will County on Monday.NBC News - Feb. 24 -
Trial Opens for Illinois Man Accused of Fatally Stabbing Palestinian Boy
Prosectors argued that the 2023 killing of Wadee Alfayoumi, 6, in suburban Chicago was motivated by anti-Muslim hate.The New York Times - 6d -
Illinois Gov. JB Pritzker amplifies his fight against Trump
Illinois Gov. JB Pritzker is trying to be ubiquitous at a moment when Democrats nationally are stumbling for their footing.NBC News - 3d -
Illinois State secures 62-53 win against Evansville
Led by Dalton Banks' 13 points, the Illinois State Redbirds defeated the Evansville Purple Aces 62-53ABC News - 1d -
Suspect pleads guilty in Illinois parade shooting that killed 7
Robert Crimo III pleaded guilty to multiple counts of murder and attempted murder in the July 4th, 2022 shooting at a parade in Highland Park, Ill., that killed seven people and wounded dozens more.NBC News - 17h -
Illinois gov. to back 'screen-free schools' and join trend to ban cellphones in class
Illinois Gov. JB Pritzker is planning to endorse a statewide ban on cellular devices in public schoolsABC News - Feb. 19 -
How the Duke vs. Illinois game at Madison Square Garden came together for Saturday's nonconference showdown
Duke coach Jon Scheyer and Illinois coach Brad Underwood tell usCBS Sports - Feb. 21 -
Duke vs. Illinois odds, prediction, line: 2025 college basketball picks, Feb. 22 best bets by proven model
SportsLine's model just revealed its college basketball picks for the Illinois Fighting Illini vs. Cooper Flagg and the Duke Blue Devils on Saturday night at Madison Square GardenCBS Sports - Feb. 22 -
College basketball picks, schedule: Predictions for Duke vs. Illinois and more Top 25 games Saturday
Our experts have picks for all of Saturday's big games including the No. 3 Blue Devils facing the Illini.CBS Sports - Feb. 22 -
Duke's demolition of Illinois raises the Blue Devils' reputation yet another notch in advance of March
Auburn's still No. 1 in the polls, but Duke has pulled ahead of the Tigers in the computer metrics — and looks every bit their equalCBS Sports - Feb. 23 -
Flagg scores 16 in MSG debut and No. 3 Duke romps to 110-67 blowout of Illinois
Cooper Flagg had 16 points in his Madison Square Garden debut and seven players scored in double figures for No. 3 Duke in a 110-67 blowout of IllinoisABC News - Feb. 22 -
Former Illinois, St. John's G Andre Curbelo dismissed from Southern Miss team amid 10-19 campaign
Dazzling dimes and on-court outbursts marred the career of the former 2021 Sixth Man of the Year.CBS Sports - Feb. 23 -
Illinois man guilty in fatal stabbing of 6-year-old Palestinian-American boy
An Illinois jury has convicted Joseph Czuba of fatally stabbing 6-year-old Wadee Alfayoumi in an attack prosecutors say was motivated by the Israel-Hamas war.NBC News - 3d -
Illinois man convicted of murder and hate crimes in stabbing of 6-year-old Palestinian American boy
An Illinois man was found guilty Friday? in the fatal stabbing of a Palestinian American boy and the wounding of his mother.NBC News - 3d -
Illinois landlord found guilty in 2023 murder of six-year-old Palestinian boy
Joseph Czuba, 73, had been charged in fatal stabbing of Wadee Alfayoumi and wounding of mother, Hanan Shaheen. A jury found an Illinois landlord guilty of murder and hate-crime charges on Friday ...The Guardian - 3d -
Jury finds Illinois landlord guilty of killing 6-year-old Palestinian American boy after October 7th
An Illinois landlord was found guilty on all counts in a murder and hate crime trial. He was accused of fatally stabbing a Palestinian American boy and attacking his mother, who survived. NBC News’ ...NBC News - 3d -
Michigan vs. Illinois odds, prediction, free picks: Proven model backs Fighting Illini in March 2, 2025 game
SportsLine's proven computer model revealed its three best bets for Illinois Fighting Illini vs. Michigan Wolverines on CBS and Paramount+CBS Sports - 1d -
Michigan vs. Illinois where to watch: TV channel, college basketball game odds, spread, prediction, pick
The No. 15 Wolverines face the Fighting Illini in a Big Ten showdown on SundayCBS Sports - 1d -
Cocky or confident? Why Bret Bielema should be bullish about Illinois' College Football Playoff chances
History says Illinois is due to regress in 2025, but that's not the vibe around the programCBS Sports - 17h -
Donald Trump’s first month in charts
The US president has hit the ground running, but he is dogged by stubborn inflation and tepid approval ratingsFinancial Times - Feb. 21 -
Trump holds first cabinet meeting
Watch live coverage as President Trump convenes the first cabinet meeting of his new administration, with Elon Musk expected to be in attendance.NBC News - 5d -
Don’t miss the first GamesBeat Engage event at SXSW
Heading to SXSW? You won’t want to miss the first GamesBeat Engage – an invite-only, salon-style gathering in Austin on March 11.VentureBeat - Feb. 19 -
Amazon surpasses Walmart in revenue for the first time
Walmart reported $180.5 billion in sales during the most recent quarter while Amazon reeled in $187.8 billion.CNBC - Feb. 20 -
With the first pick in the 2025 Reallocation Draft, the Titans select …
Imagine if the NFL decided to go full fantasy football and empty its rosters after the season. Who goes first? Who doesn't go in the first round? We have ideas.Yahoo Sports - Feb. 20 -
Delta faces first lawsuit in Toronto plane crash
Less than two days after Delta Air Lines offered $30,000 to each passenger on board the flight that crashed and flipped in Toronto on Monday afternoon, the company is facing its first lawsuit in ...CBS News - Feb. 21 -
Scotland's first 'slap fight' event cancelled
Experts warned competitors faced an 'elevated risk' of concussion if they participated in bouts.BBC News - Feb. 22 -
Luigi Mangione makes first court appearance of 2025
Hundreds of supporters of suspected killer Luigi Mangione rallied outside of a New York City courthouse Friday. It marked the first court appearance of the year for Mangione, who has pleaded not ...CBS News - Feb. 22 -
Predicting the First Round of the N.F.L. Draft, With a Quarterback at No. 1
The Titans have their pick between Cam Ward and Shedeur Sanders, while the Cowboys could land an electrifying running back.The New York Times - 6d -
Musk joining Trump's first Cabinet meeting
President Trump's first Cabinet meeting for his second term in the White House will include Elon Musk, who does not hold a Cabinet-level position. CBS News' Weijia Jiang reports.CBS News - 5d -
Luka on first game against Mavs: 'Glad it's over'
Luka Doncic sounded more relieved than triumphant after leading the Lakers to a win in his first meeting against his former team.ESPN - 5d -
Trump, Musk comment at first Cabinet meeting
President Trump allowed Elon Musk to join his first Cabinet meeting where they commented on potential fraud among federal employees and the cuts at different agencies. Mr. Trump also took questions ...CBS News - 5d
