Manitowoc-based Bank First ranked No. 11 on S&P Global Market Intelligence’s 2025 list of best-performing U.S. community ...

It's Illinois vs. Iowa for a trip to the Final Four, just like everyone predicted on Selection Sunday. The Illini have powered their way to the Elite Eight, largely controlling the action every step ...

Like most states, politics in Illinois through the early 20th century were male-dominated. But when women gained the right to vote in Illinois in 1913 and nationwide in 1920, more women ran for office ...

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A mass shooting at a gathering in downstate Normal left six people hurt, including two Illinois State University students. According to Normal police, shots were fired in the 700 block of Franklin ...

Montana State quarterback Justin Lamson accounted for four touchdowns to lead the Bobcats to the national title. Mark Zaleski / USA Today Network via Imagn Images NASHVILLE, Tenn. — With North Dakota ...

NORMAL, Ill. (WLS) -- Two Illinois State University students were among six people injured in an off-campus shooting in Normal early Sunday morning, police said. Normal police said officers responded ...

WINSTON-SALEM, N.C. — Ty Pence had 23 points, Johnny Kinziger scored 19, including a go-ahead 3-pointer with two seconds left, and Illinois State rallied to beat top seed Wake Forest 78-75 on Sunday ...

First State Bank & Trust agrees to acquire Senath State Bank, creating a 10-branch community-focused network in Southeast Missouri, with a smooth transition and continued local service. First State ...

The First Four of the women's 2026 NCAA Tournament continues Thursday with a slate featuring No. 10 Arizona State vs. No. 10 Virginia on the two-game schedule. Here is the latest on Thursday's March ...

NORMAL, Ill. - Kent State Men's Basketball's (24-10) season came to an end on Wednesday night dropping their National Invitation Tournament opening round game at Illinois State University by a final ...

Christian Maxwell wins the Republican primary. Race called by The Associated Press. Republican Primary race called Democratic Primary race called *Incumbent Before the primary, the Cook Political ...