GREENVILLE, S.C. (AP) — 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.

Andrej Stojakovic scored 21 points and Keaton Wagler heated up in the second half to push Illinois past VCU and into the Sweet 16.

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Before the primary, the Cook Political Report rated the Illinois 4th District race as Solidly Democratic, so the winner of this primary was expected to have a strong advantage in November. Republican Primary race called Reid Epstein Politics reporter Mike Ollen,

March Madness 2026 NCAA tournament second round play rolls on with the Illinois-VCU game tonight. Start time, how to watch, odds, predictions, and more.

A hard-fought Senate race, several raucous open House primaries and Gov. JB Pritzker's bid to extend his control over Illinois politics are all at stake Tuesday.

Democratic Primary race called The Cook Political Report rates the 2nd District race as Solidly Democratic, so the winner of this primary is expected to have a strong advantage in November. The Cook Political Report rates the 2nd District race as Solidly Democratic,