Photos from Illinois’ 79-65 loss to No. 11 Michigan State on Feb. 15, 2025, in Champaign. Michigan State guard Jeremy Fears Jr. (1), left, and Illinois guard Kylan Boswell (4) dive for a loose ball in ...

Michael Reaves/Getty Images Share CHAMPAIGN — Jaxson Kohler had 23 points and 10 rebounds, Tre Holloman scored 14 points and No. 11 Michigan State rallied to beat Illinois 79-65 on Saturday nigh ...

A relative holds a photo of 12-year-old Dalilah Batey at a vigil and balloon release for the 12-year-old in the 7600 block of ...

Illinois Gov. J.B. Pritzker will deliver his annual State of the State address on Wednesday, and he’ll have to address a ...

CHAMPAIGN — The Illinois basketball team faded in the second half against No. 11 Michigan State on Saturday, which captured an historic win for its coach. The Illini led by as much as 16 points ...

The No. 11 Michigan State Spartans are in Champaign, where they will take on the Illinois Fighting Illini on Saturday. The Spartans protected home court against the Illini in their first matchup ...

Illinois residents can play a role in history by voting on the new state flag design. Time is running out, however, as Friday ...

The 11th-ranked Michigan State Spartans hit the road Saturday night in Big Ten play as underdogs facing the Illinois Fighting Illini in Champaign. The game is scheduled to start at 8 p.m. ET (7 p ...

Clubs led by coaches who preach similar principles, Illinois and Michigan State are as well-matched as two opponents can be. While the Spartans got the best of the Illini at home last month ...

Need a break? Play the USA TODAY Daily Crossword Puzzle. • Betting line: Illinois -5.5 • Coaches: Michigan State — Tom Izzo is 726-300 in his 30th season as a head coach, all with the Spartans.