March Madness picks, predictions, odds for Illinois vs Houston NCAA Tournament Sweet 16 South Region game on Thursday, March 26, 2026. Who wins game?

Whether it was their size advantage against the lower-seeded teams or Brad Underwood’s challenge in the days after, Illinois — particularly its big men — showed the nastiness is still there.

Home and auto insurance providers in Illinois could face new oversight and regulation after a Senate bill recently passed the House, despite concerns from Republican lawmakers and insurance industry groups.

Andrej Stojakovic transferred to Illinois following a standout sophomore season at California because he believed in coach Brad Underwood's program and the Fighting Illini's team chemistry. That decision has paid off for him.

Illinois has nearly 1.5 million lead service lines. A new report estimates replacing the unsafe pipes has the potential to create 90,000 jobs.

House Bill 4414 would require all handgun ammunition sold in Illinois to carry serial numbers and be logged in a state police database.

UH enters the South Regional as a heavy favorite playing close to home with Big Ten teams Illinois, Iowa and Nebraska filling out the field.

Vanderbilt is facing Illinois in the second round of the 2026 Women's NCAA Tournament for a spot in the March Madness Sweet 16. Follow for updates.