Early voting dates.
District of Columbia Oct. 26, 2026 Nov. 1, 2026
Florida Oct. 24, 2026 Oct. 31, 2026
Georgia Oct. 13, 2026 Oct. 30, 2026
Hawaii Oct. 20, 2026 Nov. 3, 2026
Idaho Oct. 13, 2026 Oct. 30, 2026
Illinois Sept. 24, 2026 Nov. 2, 2026
Indiana Oct. 6, 2026 Nov. 2, 2026
District of Columbia Oct. 26, 2026 Nov. 1, 2026
Florida Oct. 24, 2026 Oct. 31, 2026
Georgia Oct. 13, 2026 Oct. 30, 2026
Hawaii Oct. 20, 2026 Nov. 3, 2026
Idaho Oct. 13, 2026 Oct. 30, 2026
Illinois Sept. 24, 2026 Nov. 2, 2026
Indiana Oct. 6, 2026 Nov. 2, 2026
October 5, 2026 at 5:43 PM
Early voting dates.
District of Columbia Oct. 26, 2026 Nov. 1, 2026
Florida Oct. 24, 2026 Oct. 31, 2026
Georgia Oct. 13, 2026 Oct. 30, 2026
Hawaii Oct. 20, 2026 Nov. 3, 2026
Idaho Oct. 13, 2026 Oct. 30, 2026
Illinois Sept. 24, 2026 Nov. 2, 2026
Indiana Oct. 6, 2026 Nov. 2, 2026
District of Columbia Oct. 26, 2026 Nov. 1, 2026
Florida Oct. 24, 2026 Oct. 31, 2026
Georgia Oct. 13, 2026 Oct. 30, 2026
Hawaii Oct. 20, 2026 Nov. 3, 2026
Idaho Oct. 13, 2026 Oct. 30, 2026
Illinois Sept. 24, 2026 Nov. 2, 2026
Indiana Oct. 6, 2026 Nov. 2, 2026
*weary sigh* Once more, with alt text. Robert Reich, do better please.
October 5, 2026 at 5:42 PM
*weary sigh* Once more, with alt text. Robert Reich, do better please.
Also considered:
Washington (12-1)
Purdue (8-5)
North Carolina (9-3)
Penn State (10-4)
Kansas (10-4)
Michigan State (13-1)
Illinois (11-4)
Utah (11-4)
Colorado (11-3)
Georgia (11-2)
Vanderbilt (11-2)
Washington (12-1)
Purdue (8-5)
North Carolina (9-3)
Penn State (10-4)
Kansas (10-4)
Michigan State (13-1)
Illinois (11-4)
Utah (11-4)
Colorado (11-3)
Georgia (11-2)
Vanderbilt (11-2)
October 5, 2026 at 4:33 PM
Also considered:
Washington (12-1)
Purdue (8-5)
North Carolina (9-3)
Penn State (10-4)
Kansas (10-4)
Michigan State (13-1)
Illinois (11-4)
Utah (11-4)
Colorado (11-3)
Georgia (11-2)
Vanderbilt (11-2)
Washington (12-1)
Purdue (8-5)
North Carolina (9-3)
Penn State (10-4)
Kansas (10-4)
Michigan State (13-1)
Illinois (11-4)
Utah (11-4)
Colorado (11-3)
Georgia (11-2)
Vanderbilt (11-2)
Before dawn on Tuesday 10/6 the Moon will pass in front of the planet Jupiter. This can be seen naked eye. Jupiter is bright and hard to miss. From central Illinois Jupiter disappears at about 3:20 am and reappears at about 4:15 am.
We will live stream it at go.uis.edu/virtualstarparty
We will live stream it at go.uis.edu/virtualstarparty
October 5, 2026 at 3:28 PM
Before dawn on Tuesday 10/6 the Moon will pass in front of the planet Jupiter. This can be seen naked eye. Jupiter is bright and hard to miss. From central Illinois Jupiter disappears at about 3:20 am and reappears at about 4:15 am.
We will live stream it at go.uis.edu/virtualstarparty
We will live stream it at go.uis.edu/virtualstarparty
The good news …
Upcoming ranked vs. ranked in Week 6:
No. 2 Montana (5-1) at No. 13 Northern Arizona (4-2)
No. 3 Tarleton State (5-0) at No. 9 Austin Peay (5-1)
No. 25 Southern Illinois (3-3) at No. 10 South Dakota (4-2)
Upcoming ranked vs. ranked in Week 6:
No. 2 Montana (5-1) at No. 13 Northern Arizona (4-2)
No. 3 Tarleton State (5-0) at No. 9 Austin Peay (5-1)
No. 25 Southern Illinois (3-3) at No. 10 South Dakota (4-2)
October 5, 2026 at 2:57 PM
The good news …
Upcoming ranked vs. ranked in Week 6:
No. 2 Montana (5-1) at No. 13 Northern Arizona (4-2)
No. 3 Tarleton State (5-0) at No. 9 Austin Peay (5-1)
No. 25 Southern Illinois (3-3) at No. 10 South Dakota (4-2)
Upcoming ranked vs. ranked in Week 6:
No. 2 Montana (5-1) at No. 13 Northern Arizona (4-2)
No. 3 Tarleton State (5-0) at No. 9 Austin Peay (5-1)
No. 25 Southern Illinois (3-3) at No. 10 South Dakota (4-2)
Hastert was not charged with sex-related crimes, as the statutes of limitations had expired. He served 13 months in a federal prison before his release in 2017.
Dennis Hastert, disgraced former House speaker, dies at 84
Former Speaker of the House Dennis Hastert represented Illinois for two decades in Congress and was later jailed on charges related to his concealment of hush money payments made to cover up sexual ab...
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October 5, 2026 at 2:48 PM
Hastert was not charged with sex-related crimes, as the statutes of limitations had expired. He served 13 months in a federal prison before his release in 2017.
Dennis Hastert dies at 84. The disgraced former House speaker spent 13 months in prison for a bank fraud conviction linked to abuse
The former lawmaker from Illinois served 20 years in Congress and eight years as the highest-ranking member in the House.
via USA Today
The former lawmaker from Illinois served 20 years in Congress and eight years as the highest-ranking member in the House.
via USA Today
October 5, 2026 at 1:49 PM
Dennis Hastert dies at 84. The disgraced former House speaker spent 13 months in prison for a bank fraud conviction linked to abuse
The former lawmaker from Illinois served 20 years in Congress and eight years as the highest-ranking member in the House.
via USA Today
The former lawmaker from Illinois served 20 years in Congress and eight years as the highest-ranking member in the House.
via USA Today
Dennis Hastert dies at 84. The disgraced former House speaker spent 13 months in prison for a bank fraud conviction linked to abuse
The former lawmaker from Illinois served 20 years in Congress and eight years as the highest-ranking member in the House.
via USA Today
The former lawmaker from Illinois served 20 years in Congress and eight years as the highest-ranking member in the House.
via USA Today
Dennis Hastert dies at 84. The disgraced former House speaker spent 13 months in prison for a bank fraud conviction linked to abuse
The former lawmaker from Illinois served 20 years in Congress and eight years as the highest-ranking member in the House.
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October 5, 2026 at 1:49 PM
Dennis Hastert dies at 84. The disgraced former House speaker spent 13 months in prison for a bank fraud conviction linked to abuse
The former lawmaker from Illinois served 20 years in Congress and eight years as the highest-ranking member in the House.
via USA Today
The former lawmaker from Illinois served 20 years in Congress and eight years as the highest-ranking member in the House.
via USA Today
high school wrestling coach in Illinois. A judge called him a "serial child molester" at sentencing. He served 13 months. The Hastert Rule, which requires the House to vote only on measures supported by a majority of the majority party, remains one of his most enduring
October 5, 2026 at 1:37 PM
high school wrestling coach in Illinois. A judge called him a "serial child molester" at sentencing. He served 13 months. The Hastert Rule, which requires the House to vote only on measures supported by a majority of the majority party, remains one of his most enduring
Registration deadlinrd with Alt text.
October 5, 2026 at 1:24 PM
Registration deadlinrd with Alt text.
1/ Today's Farm Policy News Summary covers how a federal judge extended a temporary pause in #USDA employee #relocations until Oct. 13 as he considers a preliminary injunction that would stop USDA indefinitely from enforcing employee relocations.
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Judge Extends Pause on USDA Employee Relocations | Farm Policy News | Illinois
farmpolicynews.illinois.edu
October 5, 2026 at 1:07 PM
1/ Today's Farm Policy News Summary covers how a federal judge extended a temporary pause in #USDA employee #relocations until Oct. 13 as he considers a preliminary injunction that would stop USDA indefinitely from enforcing employee relocations.
farmpolicynews.illinois.edu/2026/10/judg...
farmpolicynews.illinois.edu/2026/10/judg...
October 5, 2026 at 5:46 AM
🚨 Flood Warning issued October 4 at 10:30PM CDT until October 7 at 7:00AM CDT by NWS St Louis MO 🚨
Additional Details Here.
Additional Details Here.
October 5, 2026 at 3:45 AM
🚨 Flood Warning issued October 4 at 10:30PM CDT until October 7 at 7:00AM CDT by NWS St Louis MO 🚨
Additional Details Here.
Additional Details Here.
HD-13 is a top 3 most left wing seat in the state of Illinois. May even be the singular most left wing seat in the state. Trying to get a win there was pretty foolish of them imo
October 5, 2026 at 2:45 AM
HD-13 is a top 3 most left wing seat in the state of Illinois. May even be the singular most left wing seat in the state. Trying to get a win there was pretty foolish of them imo
Chicago, #Illinois, June 14, 2017, two girls, age 7 and 13, were shot and wounded on a playground of Warren Elementary school during an end of the year picnic. Police speculated they may have been bystanders. Three arrests were made
October 4, 2026 at 3:53 PM
Chicago, #Illinois, June 14, 2017, two girls, age 7 and 13, were shot and wounded on a playground of Warren Elementary school during an end of the year picnic. Police speculated they may have been bystanders. Three arrests were made
🚨 Flood Warning issued October 3 at 10:08PM CDT until October 7 at 7:00AM CDT by NWS St Louis MO 🚨
Additional Details Here.
Additional Details Here.
October 4, 2026 at 3:15 AM
🚨 Flood Warning issued October 3 at 10:08PM CDT until October 7 at 7:00AM CDT by NWS St Louis MO 🚨
Additional Details Here.
Additional Details Here.
Stats Perform FCS Game of the Week
No. 2 South Dakota State (5-1. 2-0 MVFC) 31,
No. 10 Illinois State (4-2, 0-2) 14
SDSU QB Josh Holst: 2 TD passes; S Dontay Johnson: 13 tackles
Illinois State: 3 turnovers
Photo: @GoJacksFB on X
No. 2 South Dakota State (5-1. 2-0 MVFC) 31,
No. 10 Illinois State (4-2, 0-2) 14
SDSU QB Josh Holst: 2 TD passes; S Dontay Johnson: 13 tackles
Illinois State: 3 turnovers
Photo: @GoJacksFB on X
October 4, 2026 at 2:08 AM
Stats Perform FCS Game of the Week
No. 2 South Dakota State (5-1. 2-0 MVFC) 31,
No. 10 Illinois State (4-2, 0-2) 14
SDSU QB Josh Holst: 2 TD passes; S Dontay Johnson: 13 tackles
Illinois State: 3 turnovers
Photo: @GoJacksFB on X
No. 2 South Dakota State (5-1. 2-0 MVFC) 31,
No. 10 Illinois State (4-2, 0-2) 14
SDSU QB Josh Holst: 2 TD passes; S Dontay Johnson: 13 tackles
Illinois State: 3 turnovers
Photo: @GoJacksFB on X
Purdue came in at 1-3 and leads Illinois by 6 in the third. This game is legit. Waseem already has 74 yards on 2 catches and the Illini need an answer. On BTN.
#CFB
https://www.hypewindow.com/watch/game/dd8c8990-3f70-577e-adc7-cdab8ef7851a?src=bsky
#CFB
https://www.hypewindow.com/watch/game/dd8c8990-3f70-577e-adc7-cdab8ef7851a?src=bsky
October 3, 2026 at 10:06 PM
Purdue came in at 1-3 and leads Illinois by 6 in the third. This game is legit. Waseem already has 74 yards on 2 catches and the Illini need an answer. On BTN.
#CFB
https://www.hypewindow.com/watch/game/dd8c8990-3f70-577e-adc7-cdab8ef7851a?src=bsky
#CFB
https://www.hypewindow.com/watch/game/dd8c8990-3f70-577e-adc7-cdab8ef7851a?src=bsky
Halftime at Champaign
Purdue 13
Illinois 7
Purdue 13
Illinois 7
October 3, 2026 at 9:34 PM
Halftime at Champaign
Purdue 13
Illinois 7
Purdue 13
Illinois 7
ILLINOIS FINALLY GETS IN THE ENDZONE!
Collin Dixon reels it in, and the score is 13-7 Purdue.
That was easily the most efficient drive for the #Illini today, as Katin Houser basically tripled his yards on the day.
Collin Dixon reels it in, and the score is 13-7 Purdue.
That was easily the most efficient drive for the #Illini today, as Katin Houser basically tripled his yards on the day.
October 3, 2026 at 9:32 PM
ILLINOIS FINALLY GETS IN THE ENDZONE!
Collin Dixon reels it in, and the score is 13-7 Purdue.
That was easily the most efficient drive for the #Illini today, as Katin Houser basically tripled his yards on the day.
Collin Dixon reels it in, and the score is 13-7 Purdue.
That was easily the most efficient drive for the #Illini today, as Katin Houser basically tripled his yards on the day.
Collin Dixon's 8th touchdown of the season and Illinois will have a chance to double dip.
Purdue 13
Illinois 7
Purdue 13
Illinois 7
October 3, 2026 at 9:31 PM
Collin Dixon's 8th touchdown of the season and Illinois will have a chance to double dip.
Purdue 13
Illinois 7
Purdue 13
Illinois 7
Illinois scores! K. Houser pass to C. Dixon for 7 yds, for a TD (E. Moczulski KICK).
Purdue 13 - Illinois 7
Purdue 13 - Illinois 7
October 3, 2026 at 9:31 PM
Illinois scores! K. Houser pass to C. Dixon for 7 yds, for a TD (E. Moczulski KICK).
Purdue 13 - Illinois 7
Purdue 13 - Illinois 7
Huge drive for #illini ends with a 7-yard TD pass to Collin Dixon on a slant one-on-one. Dixon now 2 TDs away from tying the Illini single-season record for receiving TDs.
Purdue 13, Illinois 7; 0:21 left 2Q
11 plays, 75 yards, 3:55 TOP drive
Illinois gets the ball out of half
Purdue 13, Illinois 7; 0:21 left 2Q
11 plays, 75 yards, 3:55 TOP drive
Illinois gets the ball out of half
October 3, 2026 at 9:30 PM
Huge drive for #illini ends with a 7-yard TD pass to Collin Dixon on a slant one-on-one. Dixon now 2 TDs away from tying the Illini single-season record for receiving TDs.
Purdue 13, Illinois 7; 0:21 left 2Q
11 plays, 75 yards, 3:55 TOP drive
Illinois gets the ball out of half
Purdue 13, Illinois 7; 0:21 left 2Q
11 plays, 75 yards, 3:55 TOP drive
Illinois gets the ball out of half
Purdue beating Illinois 13-0. Could Iowa’s remaining schedule be one the most difficult in the Big Ten?? Minnesota, Wisconsin, Nebraska, Purdue, Illinois, Northwestern, and road trip next week to Washington may be the “easiest” because Huskies are one of the most underwhelming teams in Big Ten.
October 3, 2026 at 9:19 PM
Purdue beating Illinois 13-0. Could Iowa’s remaining schedule be one the most difficult in the Big Ten?? Minnesota, Wisconsin, Nebraska, Purdue, Illinois, Northwestern, and road trip next week to Washington may be the “easiest” because Huskies are one of the most underwhelming teams in Big Ten.