Spokeo analyzed state government information and other historical sources to compile this list of stories behind every state's nickname.

The No. 11 Spartans came from behind to beat Illinois 79-65 for Izzo’s 354th career Big Ten victory, breaking former Indiana coach Bob Knight’s record.

Illinois’ late scoring drought and a Terrence Shannon Jr. banner mishap ruin a festive night in Champaign as Michigan State ...

The Iowa Hawkeyes women's basketball team is red hot right now at the most important time of the season. Winners of sixth ...

After the Iowa Hawkeyes women's basketball team took down Rutgers, Herky surprised guard Lucy Olsen and asked to be her ...

It turns out, he just needed to step back. With two seconds remaining in a game Iowa State led 71-68 and elected not to foul. Love received an inbounds pass from underneath his own basket ...

The ArtSpace Gallery at Black Hawk College is hosting “Embracing the Syncopation: A Visual Exploration,” a photography exhibit by Rich Ankeney of Galesburg through Friday, February 21. Art and ...

Legislator says the bill, which passed the House last week, ‘did not have enough support from Senate Republicans’ ...

Iowa State basketball is set to continue its 2024-25 season on Monday with a Big 12 Conference road matchup against Kansas at Allen Fieldhouse. The Cyclones (17-4, 7-3 Big 12) are coming off a ...

The comeback win on the road against Purdue fueled blowout wins over Iowa and Penn State. This matchup against Illinois will be arguably Ohio State's toughest challenge during that stretch.

The Ohio State Buckeyes will seek a fourth straight win when they visit the No. 18-ranked Illinois Fighting Illini ... then followed it up with wins over Iowa and, most recently, Penn State.