The Illinois Gaming Board has reported a 15% drop in September sports betting, after the state imposed a new tax on wagers. Sports Betting Alliance of Illinois spokesperson Maura Possley said five million fewer bets were placed in Illinois this September compared to September 2024.

The total set by FanDuel is 43.5, so they’re expecting a low-scoring affair, something in the range of 26-18 in favor of Illinois. Moneyline for Illinois is -320, and +255 for Luke Fickell’s crew.

Preview the Week 12 NCAA football matchup between the Illinois Fighting Illini and Maryland Terrapins with best bets, picks, predictions and more.

The Fighting Illini return to action by facing the Terrapins. Illinois snapped a two-game slide prior to its bye Nov. 1, squashing Rutgers 35-13. Luke Altmyer threw a pair of TD passes to help Illinois beat Maryland for the first time Oct.

With the federal government shutdown over, Illinois officials said people who rely on food stamps will begin receiving their full SNAP benefits for November within the next week, and those payments couldn't come sooner for families who previously received only partial payments.

In Illinois, people with Affordable Care Act exchange plans can expect to pay 78% more, on average, next year across the state if the enhanced subsidies aren’t extended, according to the Illinois Department of Insurance. That increase would be due to less generous subsidies as well as increases in the costs of plans.

Luke Altmyer found Hudson Clement for a 23-yard TD, extending the Illinois Fighting Illini's lead over the Maryland Terrapins.

CORVALLIS — Putting on a steady performance on both ends, fueled by the constant energy of its leading scorer, Oregon State women’s basketball beat Illinois 64-59 Friday night at Gill Coliseum.

The Illini (7-3) have again regained momentum, but we've spotted a few keys they'll need to focus on to keep it building