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The last actions the Biden administration will take before Trump takes over the White House

Nov. 15, 2024 05:24 AM EST

WASHINGTON (AP) — Biden administration officials are working against the clock doling out billions in grants and taking other steps to try to preserve at least some of the outgoing president's legacy before President-elect Donald Trump takes office in January. “Let’s make every...

Eastern Illinois visits Northwestern after Martinelli's 27-point outing

Nov. 15, 2024 03:56 AM EST

Eastern Illinois Panthers (1-2) at Northwestern Wildcats (2-1) Evanston, Illinois; Friday, 8 p.m. EST BETMGM SPORTSBOOK LINE: Wildcats -24.5; over/under is 140.5 BOTTOM LINE: Northwestern faces Eastern Illinois after Nick Martinelli scored 27 points in...

Western Illinois plays Central Arkansas following Myers' 26-point performance

Nov. 15, 2024 03:55 AM EST

Central Arkansas Bears (1-2) at Western Illinois Leathernecks (1-2) Macomb, Illinois; Saturday, 2 p.m. EST BOTTOM LINE: Western Illinois hosts Central Arkansas after Ryan Myers scored 26 points in Western Illinois' 87-73 loss to the Green Bay Phoenix. ...

Bradley plays Northern Illinois following Deen's 22-point game

Nov. 15, 2024 03:52 AM EST

Northern Illinois Huskies (2-1) at Bradley Braves (2-1) Peoria, Illinois; Saturday, 8 p.m. EST BOTTOM LINE: Bradley faces Northern Illinois after Duke Deen scored 22 points in Bradley's 85-72 victory against the UTSA Roadrunners. Bradley finished 23-12...

Brown-Hagger scores career-high 23 to lead No. 23 Illinois women to 84-37 win over Eastern Illinois

Nov. 14, 2024 21:16 PM EST

CHAMPAIGN, Ill. (AP) — Jasmine Brown-Hagger scored a career-high 23 points on 10-of-15 shooting, Kendall Bostic had a double-double and No. 23 Illinois coasted to an 84-37 win over Eastern Illinois on Thursday night. The Illini (3-0) shot 55% and went 9 of 19 from 3-point range,...

University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign chancellor to step down at end of academic year

Nov. 14, 2024 20:11 PM EST

CHICAGO (AP) — University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign Chancellor Robert Jones plans to resign at the end of the academic year. University officials made the announcement Wednesday, the Chicago Tribune reported. University of Illinois System President Tim Killeen said Jones will...

Illinois and Michigan State meet in Champaign, both looking to end 2-game skids

Nov. 14, 2024 14:05 PM EST

Michigan State (4-5, 2-4 Big Ten) at Illinois (6-3, 3-3), Saturday, 2:30 p.m. ET (FS1) BetMGM College Football Odds: Illinois by 3. Series record: Michigan State leads 27-19-2. What's at stake? Illinois lost to No. 1 Oregon...

Lifeway: Q3 Earnings Snapshot

Nov. 14, 2024 09:12 AM EST

MORTON GROVE, Ill. (AP) — MORTON GROVE, Ill. (AP) — Lifeway Foods Inc. (LWAY) on Thursday reported net income of $3 million in its third quarter. On a per-share basis, the Morton Grove, Illinois-based company said it had net income of 19 cents. The dairy and cheese...

Southern Illinois visits Oklahoma State after Avery's 23-point showing

Nov. 14, 2024 03:54 AM EST

Southern Illinois Salukis (1-1) at Oklahoma State Cowboys (2-0) Stillwater, Oklahoma; Thursday, 8 p.m. EST BETMGM SPORTSBOOK LINE: Cowboys -10.5; over/under is 159 BOTTOM LINE: Oklahoma State hosts Southern Illinois after Marchelus Avery scored 23...

Iowa Hawkeyes play the Washington State Cougars

Nov. 14, 2024 03:48 AM EST

Washington State Cougars (3-0) vs. Iowa Hawkeyes (3-0) Moline, Illinois; Friday, 8:30 p.m. EST BOTTOM LINE: Iowa faces Washington State in Moline, Illinois. Iowa went 19-15 overall with a 9-4 record against non-conference opponents in the 2023-24 season....