SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (AP) — The Republican leader of the Illinois House and five voters on Tuesday filed a lawsuit asking the state Supreme Court to throw out the legislative district map as unconstitutionally drawn to favor Democrats.

Maryland forward Julian Reese is The Associated Press national player of the week in men's college basketball.

The governor’s remarks come after Indiana House Speaker Todd Houston announced a plan to re-draw state boundaries to include 33 Illinois counties that have voted to secede from the Land of Lincoln. “I don’t think that’s attractive for anyone in ...

Michigan State also joined the 2-line after it held on to beat No. 19 Illinois on Sunday. The Ducks are listed as a No. 3 seed, joined by Kansas, Florida and Purdue, while Houston, Illinois ...

Illinois is ranked 18th in the new AP Top 25 poll, released Monday. The Illini (14-6, 6-4 Big Ten) also are 20th in the coaches' poll.

Men's college basketball and Illini beat writer Scott Richey projects his top four seeds for each region of the NCAA tournament. This week? A mix of Big Ten and SEC teams at the top. MIDWEST * 1. Alabama (16-3) * 2.

UCLA center Lauren Betts (51) goes to the basket against Maryland forward Amari DeBerry, front left, during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game, Sunday, Jan. 26, 2025, in College Park, Md. (AP Photo/Nick Wass)

Week 13 of the college basketball season has already seen one big upset with No. 3 Iowa State falling at Arizona on Monday. Which teams could join the Cyclones?

ELKHART, Ind. (AP) — Authorities on Tuesday have identified the gunman and two people killed during a shooting at a northern Indiana grocery store. Juan M. Sanchez, 54, was the suspect in the late Monday afternoon shooting at Martin's Supermarket in Elkhart, according to the Elkhart County prosecutor's office.

The West Virginia Mountaineers (13-6, 4-4) host the No. 6 Houston Cougars (16-3, 8-0) Wednesday night inside the WVU Coliseum. Tip-off is set for 7:00 p.m. EST

Chicken-wing chain Wing It On will open two new Illinois locations in the first half of this year, including one in suburban Carol Stream.