Mixed precipitation was expected in the Plains, while another system would bring more snow to the Rocky Mountains on Tuesday. A low pressure system was forecast to strengthen as it continued moving off the Central Rockies and into the Central and Northern Plains. Flow around this system would create a warm front, while also pulling moisture ...

Illinois State Senator Bill Brady has captured the Republican nomination for Illinois governor, gay website ChicagoPride.com reported.

Rival Republican Kirk Dillard conceded defeat Friday, a month after the Illinois primary, and endorsed Brady for governor. Brady eked out a victory with a narrow 193 votes, a final ...

CHICAGO (Reuters) - Rains and warmer weather this week could trigger flooding in portions of the Midwest grain belt, prompting concerns of delays to field work ahead of seeding the corn and soy crops, a forecaster said on Monday. Farmers in top grain states like Iowa and Illinois normally begin planting their corn and soybean crops in April. "This is the ...

Jordan Taylor and John Leuer each scored 20 points, and No. 15 Wisconsin beat Illinois 72-57 on Sunday to deal a significant blow to the Fighting Illini's NCAA tournament hopes. Trevon Hughes added 14 points and 11 rebounds for the Badgers (23-7, 13-5), who will ...