Freelance photographer arrested on Capitol riot charges

WASHINGTON (AP) — A freelance photographer and local government official from Illinois has been arrested on charges alleging he joined a mob's attack on the U.S. Capitol and pushed against a police officer’s riot shield, according to court records unsealed on Friday. Patrick...

Garcia's 16 help McNeese beat Illinois State 76-68

ST. THOMAS, Virgin Islands (AP) — Javohn Garcia scored 16 points as McNeese beat Illinois State 76-68 on Friday. Garcia also contributed seven rebounds for the Cowboys (3-2). Brandon Murray shot 4 of 10 from the field and 5 for 7 from the line to add 13 points. Sincere Parker shot...

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

Southern Illinois Salukis (2-2) at Florida Gators (5-0) Gainesville, Florida; Friday, 7 p.m. EST BETMGM SPORTSBOOK LINE: Gators -18.5; over/under is 155.5 BOTTOM LINE: No. 21 Florida takes on Southern Illinois after Will Richard scored 20 points in...

DePaul takes home win streak into matchup with Northern Illinois

Northern Illinois Huskies (2-3) at DePaul Blue Demons (5-0) Chicago; Saturday, 5 p.m. EST BOTTOM LINE: DePaul hosts Northern Illinois looking to prolong its five-game home winning streak. The Blue Demons are 5-0 on their home court. DePaul is fifth in...

Shaw leads Maryland-Eastern Shore against No. 25 Illinois after 24-point game

Maryland-Eastern Shore Hawks (1-5) at Illinois Fighting Illini (3-1) Champaign, Illinois; Saturday, 4 p.m. EST BOTTOM LINE: Maryland-Eastern Shore visits No. 25 Illinois after Ketron Shaw scored 24 points in Maryland-Eastern Shore's 79-61 loss to the Murray State...

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