BOTTOM LINE: The Florida Panthers and the Chicago Blackhawks hit the ice in a non-conference matchup. Florida has a 14-9-2 record at home and a 30-19-3 record overall. The Panthers have gone 14-6-0 in games they have fewer penalties than their opponent.

The Jaguars may have finished as the Class 2A state runnerups, but they are looking to take the next step this fall

Meanwhile, Allstate, the second largest insurer of homes in Illinois, next month is hiking its rates to insure homes here by an average of 14.3% for the majority of its policyholders. State Farm, by far the largest insurer of Illinois homes,

The Fighting Illini dipped into Florida for the third time in their 2026 recruiting class when a three-star receiver committed.

Bret Bielema and the Illinois football staff this week could be found in Orlando, Florida, busy on the recruiting trail. On Thursday, the Illini signed class of 2026 wide receiver Kenyon Alston to add another potential weapon to the offense.

In its first major enforcement action under the Trump administration, ICE conducted a nationwide operation resulting in over 460 arrests, including in Illinois.

Illinois football had a turnaround season in 2024, winning 10 games and getting a victory over South Carolina in the Citrus Bowl.

BOTTOM LINE: Miami (FL) faces Notre Dame after Matthew Cleveland scored 27 points in Miami (FL)'s 82-71 loss to the Virginia Cavaliers. The Hurricanes are 4-8 on their home court. Miami (FL) is 4-10 in games decided by 10 or more points.

Buffalo, New York; Saturday, 2 p.m. EST BOTTOM LINE: Buffalo takes on Northern Illinois after Chellia Watson scored 22

Led by Jaron Pierre Jr.'s 14 points, the Jacksonville State Gamecocks defeated the

He just completed his first season on Bilema’s staff at Illinois after serving 2023 as a graduate assistant in 2023. Bielema was previously a defensive assistant coach for the G

The Old Farmer's Almanac, which has been in business since 1792, recently released its spring weather forecast. The outlook? "Warmer-than-normal temperatures for most of the country, with a few exceptions: southern and central California, Desert Southwest, southern Florida, and western Ohio Valley, where it will be near to below normal."