Illinois and the Bears near stadium deal in Arlington Heights; Indiana pushes competing plan.

The NBA fined the Utah Jazz $500,000 and Pacers $100,000 for resting healthy stars, undermining competitive integrity.

In Feb 2026, Notre Dame’s hiring of pro-abortion rights professor Susan Ostermann sparked backlash from bishops and students over its impact on the school’s Catholic identity.

An Amber Alert for 2-year-old Saxon Clemons was canceled Feb. 6 after he was found safe; his father, suspected of abducting him, remains at large.

Indiana University will install a bronze statue of former basketball coach Bob Knight, who led the Hoosiers to three NCAA titles, including a 1976 undefeated season, during his 29-year tenure.

In 2026, three NBA teams—Warriors, Knicks, Lakers—exceeded $10 billion in value due to strong revenues, new TV deals, and global demand.

Meta starts $10B AI data center in Indiana, opening 2027–2028.

Nick Boyd leads Wisconsin in a crucial road game against Indiana, where his 20+ point scoring has been vital to their success.

Former NFL QB Derek Carr, rehabbed and throwing, may return if the right opportunity arises.

Eli Lilly acquires Orna Therapeutics for up to $2.4 billion to advance in vivo cell therapies using circular RNA and lipid nanoparticles, focusing on treating autoimmune diseases and cancers.