Here are five things to know about Illinois guard Keaton Wagler.

Illinois had more tornadoes than any other state in the U.S. last year. As the climate warms, Illinois has seen a surge in tornado activity in the last few years.

Even Keaton Wagler is a little surprised to hear the NBA draft projections after his rapid rise in his first season at Illinois.

For nearly eight decades, Illinois’ 9th Congressional District has been a Democratic stronghold with an almost unbroken tradition of Jewish representation — a political lineage stretching back to the aftermath of World War II and shaped by generations of voters clustered around historically Jewish suburbs and neighborhoods.

The 2026 Illinois Primary will be held on March 17, 2026. The 2026 midterm general election will be held on Tuesday, Nov. 3, 2026.

The fatal shooting of Alex Pretti in Minneapolis is raising questions about the rights and risks of bringing a firearm to a protest or a potential interaction with federal immigration officers.

Illinois Gov. JB Pritzker (D) announced Tuesday that his state is joining the World Health Organization’s (WHO) Global Outbreak Alert and Response Network, becoming the second state to do so since