Western Illinois defeats Monmouth (Illinois) 73-46

MACOMB, Ill. (AP) — Ryan Myers had 19 points in Western Illinois' 73-46 victory over Monmouth (Illinois) on Thursday night. Myers also added five rebounds for the Leathernecks (3-3). Marko Maletic shot 4 for 7 (3 for 6 from 3-point range) and 3 of 3 from the free-throw line to add...

Jussie Smollett’s conviction in 2019 attack on himself is overturned

SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (AP) — The Illinois Supreme Court on Thursday overturned actor Jussie Smollett’s conviction on charges of staging a racist and homophobic attack against himself in 2019 and lying to Chicago police, saying he should not have been charged a second time after reaching a deal with...

Rutgers and No. 24 Illinois face each other with hopes of landing more prestigious bowl bids

No. 24 Illinois (7-3, 4-3 Big Ten) at Rutgers (6-4, 3-4), Saturday, noon EST (Peacock) BetMGM College Football Odds: Rutgers by 1 1/2. Series History: Illinois leads 5-3. What’s at stake? Both teams are bowl eligible and are playing for...

No. 24 Illinois and Rutgers are climbing the Big Ten ladder heading into Saturday's showdown

PISCATAWAY, N.J. (AP) — After years of being at the bottom of the Big Ten Conference, No. 24 Illinois and Rutgers are going in the right direction under Bret Bielema and Greg Schiano with the season entering its final two weeks. The Illini (7-3, 4-3, No. 25 CFP) and Rutgers (6-4,...

Illinois court overturns actor Jussie Smollett’s conviction on charges of staging racist, homophobic attack on himself

Southern Illinois visits No. 21 Florida after Richard's 20-point game

Southern Illinois Salukis (2-2) at Florida Gators (5-0) Gainesville, Florida; Friday, 7 p.m. EST BOTTOM LINE: No. 21 Florida takes on Southern Illinois after Will Richard scored 20 points in Florida's 84-60 victory against the Florida A&M Rattlers. ...

No points from Sears, no sweat for No. 8 Alabama in win over No. 25 Illinois

BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (AP) — Alabama didn’t slow down even with a scoreless night from star Mark Sears. The preseason All-American guard watched much of the second half from the bench as the eighth-ranked Crimson Tide held off No. 25 Illinois 100-87 on Wednesday night. His teammates...

Nelson scores 23 to lead No. 8 Alabama past No. 25 Illinois, 100-87

BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (AP) — Grant Nelson scored 23 points and Aden Holloway had 18 to lead No. 8 Alabama to a 100-87 win over No. 25 Illinois on Wednesday night in a matchup of Elite Eight teams from last season at Legacy Arena. Freshman Labaron Philon had 16 points, nine assists and...

Simpkins puts up 19 in Elon's 75-48 win against Northern Illinois

DEKALB, Ill. (AP) — TK Simpkins had 19 points in Elon's 75-48 win over Northern Illinois on Wednesday night. Simpkins also contributed 10 rebounds for the Phoenix (2-2). TJ Simpkins shot 4 of 9 from the field and 7 for 8 from the line to add 16 points. Sam Sherry shot 3 of 6 from...

Northern Illinois and Elon meet in non-conference matchup

Elon Phoenix (1-2) at Northern Illinois Huskies (2-2) DeKalb, Illinois; Wednesday, 7 p.m. EST BETMGM SPORTSBOOK LINE: Huskies -1.5; over/under is 142.5 BOTTOM LINE: Northern Illinois takes on Elon in non-conference action. Northern...