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 ...

These candidates for a new Illinois state flag, submitted by the public, celebrate industry, agriculture, the state butterfly and other iconic Prairie State symbols. Reactions have been mixed on ...

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 ...

If the T-bone becomes our steak, it will join a long procession of state symbols. Oregonians are represented by many, many things. From the humble potato to the towering Douglas fir, poets hoping ...

The Big Ten’s college basketball schedule continues on Saturday night with the Illinois Illini taking on the Michigan State Spartans. Do you want to see the action live and in person?

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 ...

the Illinois State Treasurer said Groundhog Day, Valentine's Day and Presidents Day typically get all the attention when it comes to February holidays. But one special day coming up in February ...

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.

PEORIA — The Bradley Braves found themselves in a street fight with longtime rival Illinois State on Saturday afternoon. But the Braves survived it for a 61-57 Missouri Valley Conference win ...

CHAMPAIGN, Ill. -- — 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 night giving the Spartans ...

CHAMPAIGN, Ill. — Whatever becomes of this Michigan State basketball season, in the Big Ten or beyond, Saturday night’s 79-65 win at Illinois will be the game that made big things seem ...

may soon add a state steak its state symbols smorgasbord. State Senator Todd Nash is among the sponsors of a resolution to designate the T-bone as Oregon's state steak. Nash explained the choice ...