Professional Women's Baseball Returns in Illinois
Women's professional baseball has officially returned as the WPBL launches its inaugural season in Springfield, Illinois, inspiring the next generation of athletes.
Illinois Sports
Illinois Is Guaranteed Super Bowl LX Rings
Illinois high schools are well represented in the Super Bowl, with former players from Auburn, Fenwick, Nazareth, and more on the field.
The Chicago Bears, Indiana, and a Stadium Fight Worth Billions
Indiana officials are pushing hard to lure the Chicago Bears as stadium talks with Chicago and Illinois grow increasingly uncertain
Meet the Illinois Olympians in Milan–Cortina
2026 Winter Olympics highlight Illinois athletes in hockey and speed skating: Compher, Coyne Schofield, and Cepuran compete for Team USA.
Savannah Bananas Inspire Chicago’s New Baseball Team
Illinois welcomes the Chicago Snowballs, a co-ed entertainment baseball team inspired by Savannah Bananas, bringing BananaBall style play action to Chicago in 2026.
Women’s Pro Baseball Returns — With Springfield at the Center
Women’s pro baseball returns in 2026, and Springfield becomes home base for the WPBL season.
These Adams County Athletes Just Earned All-State Football Honors
Illinois All-State football honors include Adams County athletes Curtis Rigg and Todd Smith among the state’s top high school football talent.
SEMO vs. SIUC: The Rivalry That Started on the Mississippi River
SEMO and SIUC renew their football rivalry in the War for the Wheel, a historic Missouri - Illinois showdown born on the Mississippi River.
Illinois Teen Joins Ranks of Pro Disc Golf Players
Rising star Gracen Lomelino is the latest teen to go pro in disc golf, following in the footsteps of young champions like Gannon Buhr.
Will Illinois Get a Team in Women’s Pro Baseball League?
Illinois cities like Rockford, Peoria, Chicago, and Springfield once hosted women’s pro baseball—will history repeat with WPBL?