Joe Capilupo holds his Illinois record smallmouth bass in October ... of Bennett Gotlund holding his big smallmouth bass, near state-record size, caught near McCormick Place Monday.

His smallmouth was likely bigger than the Illinois record of 7 pounds ... Bennett Gotlund holding his big smallmouth bass, near state-record size, caught near McCormick Place Monday.

They're 16-3 overall, setting a school record in total wins. And they're coming back home with a chance to win their first Summit League regular-season title. UND hosts Illinois State at 12:30 p.m ...

USA — Illinois hunters recently harvested the most bobcats in a single season since hunting of the animal was legalized nearly a decade ago, according to the state's Department of Natural Resources.

Illinois had a record year for solar growth in 2024 and ... capacity last year — nearly doubling the total amount in the state. Only the sun-kissed states of Texas, California and Florida ...