Omer Mayer helped steady the Boilermakers, and Daniel Jacobsen had a career-high as the No. 1 Boilermakers cruised to another victory after a slow start.

No. 5 UConn defeated No. 13 Illinois at Madison Square Garden. Here are FOX Sports' takeaways from Friday's ranked matchup.

A small plane crashed Friday afternoon at Brookeridge Airpark in Downers Grove in Chicago's western suburbs. The DuPage County Sheriff's Office said a single-engine plane crashed while trying to land at the airport around 12:10 p.m.

The Cook County Board of Commissioners unanimously approved $7.5 million to make a guaranteed basic income pilot program permanent.

Farmers say they face added pressure from South American countries, which have become increasingly competitive as China turns to these markets.

Check out the greatest moments and plays in this matchup between the Eastern Illinois Panthers and the No. 1 Purdue Boilermakers!

UConn Huskies Malachi Smith banked in a ridiculous 3-pointer vs. the Illinois Fighting Illini.

Touted freshman guard Braylon Mullins will make his debut for No. 5 UConn on Friday against No. 13 Illinois after missing over a month with an ankle injury.

Illinois basketball lost to UConn at the SentinelOne Showdown at Madison Square Garden. Here is the score, recap and highlights.