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Bernstein: Collins A Risk For Northwestern
Collins and Northwestern may be an ideal fit. It will certainly look and sound that way while it’s still all about appearances.
Rothstein: Thursday’s NCAA Tournament Primer; Picks, Upset Alert & More
Oklahoma State had a terrific season, but got by far the toughest draw out of any five-seed in the bracket. Keep an eye on Oregon.
Rothstein: 68 Reasons To Be Excited For The NCAA Tournament
Louisville’s pressure. Jim Boeheim’s postgame press conferences. HAVOC. Coach K’s drive for five. Get pumped, people — it’s tourney time!
Rothstein: 5 Teams That Can Break Open A Bracket; Colorado, Cal & More
The Buffaloes have NCAA Tournament experience and really defend. Colorado is good enough to win two games in the field of 68.
No. 10 Illinois Falls To No. 12 Missouri In Braggin’ Rights Game
Laurence Bowers had 23 points and 10 rebounds to lead No. 12 Missouri over No. 10 Illinois 82-73 in the annual Braggin’ Rights game on Saturday.
Report: Rep. Walsh Criticizes GOP Leaders For Not Standing Up For Akin
U.S. Rep. Joe Walsh (R-Ill.) has criticized the leaders of his party for failing to stand up for embattled Rep. Todd Akin (R-Mo.) during his race for the U.S. Senate.
Orphaned Cat Saved From Execution Adopted By Missouri Woman
A Missouri woman has adopted a Chicago cat once condemned to death in the will of her late owner.
Bernstein: Shut Up About Your Brackets
I know. Three of your Final Four teams are already out, your chances of winning blown up after two rounds. Or you have fourteen of the Sweet Sixteen. Great.
No. 9 Missouri Holds Off No. 25 Illinois 78-74
Phil Pressey had 18 points, five assists and two steals, and ninth-ranked Missouri held off a second-half charge by No. 25 Illinois for a 78-74 victory in the annual Braggin’ Rights game on Thursday night.
High-End Auto Thief Wanted In Illinois, 3 Other States
A Naperville car dealership is among those who have been duped by a serial car thief with a taste for the finer things.
Downstate Illinois Residents Awoken By Earthquake
A 4.2-magnitude earthquake struck in southeast Missouri Tuesday morning, and was felt in parts of downstate Illinois.
Church Group Sends ‘Comfort Dogs’ To Tornado-Ravaged Joplin, Mo.
The Addison-based Lutheran Church Charities is using “comfort dogs” to help stressed people in tornado-ravaged Joplin, Mo.
College Student Organizes Collection For Joplin Tornado Survivors
A young man with a plan will be headed Wednesday with two truckloads of goods for those in need in Joplin, Mo., which has been devastated by tornadoes.
Lessons Learned After Floods In Mississippi River Towns
Downstate Illinois cities and towns along the Mississippi River are bracing for moderate to major flooding this season, but officials have learned lessons from the disaster in 2008.
Painter Staying At Purdue
It was reported earlier on Wednesday that Purdue head coach Matt Painter was likely leaving to become the coach of Missouri. However, Purdue officials have confirmed that Painter will remain with the university.
Wisch: Could Duke Be In Brad Stevens’ Future?
We know where Brad Stevens has been. We know where he’s at right now. And we know where he might be next Monday night.
Anti-Cruelty Society Takes In 27 Dogs From Puppy Mills
More than two dozen dogs that were rescued from three different puppy mills in Missouri will be making Chicago their new home.
Tornado Reported In Central Illinois
Authorities say nearly two dozen homes in central Illinois were damaged after a possible tornado touchdown in downstate Menard County.
Wisch: Did Mike Tisdale’s Foul Need To Be Called Intentional?
Merry Christmas, Illini Nation. Bah, humbug. For Illinois basketball fans, there are few – if any – things worse than losing to Missouri in the annual Braggin’ Rights battle.
Joe O’s College Pick 6: Road Games Could Mean More BCS Madness
Joe O breaks down some of the biggest games in this weekend’s college football action, and picks his winners against the spread.
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