The Illinois Senate passed a bill that will allow medical assistance in dying. It passed the MAiD bill Thursday night with a 30 to 27 vote. This comes after the House passed the bill in May. A person is eligible for medical assistance in dying if they have been diagnosed with a terminal illness and have six months or less to live.

The Scarlet Knights were “outcoached” and “outplayed” throughout the 35-13 loss they suffered against the Illini, head coach Greg Schiano said after a game at Memorial Stadium in which the final score did not come close to reflecting the host’s domination.

Illinois lawmakers have sent Gov. JB Pritzker legislation prohibiting federal authorities from making immigration arrests near courthouses, but even one of the measure's top sponsors questions whether it can survive a court challenge.

Addison, Illinois, residents are being asked to shelter in place amid ongoing police activity on Thursday. Police are responding to the 200 Block of E. La Porte Drive. Anyone nearby is asked to "remain indoors and shelter in place as a precaution."

Illinois lawmakers passed a bill blocking federal immigration arrests near courthouses and allowing civil lawsuits for constitutional rights violations.

Illinois’ high school graduation rate has hit a 15-year high, as students continue to show academic growth post-pandemic, state officials announced Thursday with the release of the 2025 Illinois

The jury began deliberations Tuesday in the trial of former Sangamon County, Illinois, deputy Sean Grayson, accused of shooting and killing Sonya Massey in her home.

Nov 1, 2025; Champaign, Illinois, USA; Illinois Fighting Illini quarterback Luke Altmyer (9) passes over the Rutgers Scarlet Knights line during the first half at Memorial Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Ron Johnson-Imagn Images / Ron Johnson-Imagn Images