No. 11 Illinois holds a narrow 14–13 lead against Duke at halftime. Rusk’s first touchdown pass for the Illini made a key impact, while the Blue Devils applied steady pressure and Mensah responded before the break.

Illinois is broadening its lead testing program by adding more zip codes, a move that aims to address lead exposure concerns and improve public health across the state.

An early three-run inning by Triopia proved too much for Pleasant Hill to overcome in their Thursday softball matchup in Pleasant Hill, Illinois. Despite their efforts, Pleasant Hill couldn’t surmount the initial deficit, resulting in a home loss.