Illinois coach Bret Bielema is wary of a trap game against winless Western Michigan on Saturday night: “We’re going to get their best shot.”

Our expert college football predictions expect Illinois to win this game comfortably, and for the Fighting Illini defense to lasso the Broncos' offense on Saturday night.

Preview the Sept. 13 matchup between the Illinois Fighting Illini and Western Michigan Broncos with predictions, odds, over/under, spread, betting lines and more.

Illinois homeowners face the nation's highest property taxes-and the harshest consequences. Fall behind, and you could lose everything.

During the traffic stop, investigators found a loaded drum-style ammunition magazine lying out in the open on the center console of a pickup truck, police said. More weapons were later discovered.

Illinois plays Western Michigan on Saturday, Sept. 13 at 6 p.m. CT on FS1. Here are the betting odds and predictions ahead of the game.

Illinois homeowners face the nation's highest property taxes-and the harshest consequences. Fall behind, and you could lose everything.

Nine Illinois cities excel in affordability, quality of life and safety, according to recent national rankings. Springfield, Illinois, was highlighted as a top affordable city for homebuyers. Five Illinois cities were named among the "Top 100 Best Places to Live in the US in 2025." They were Bloomington, Champaign, Peoria, Naperville and Evanston.