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Two Illinois stars carried the Fighting Illini past the Badgers to spoil an otherwise great week.

A couple of second-half droughts caused the Badgers to lose a 10-point lead in the second half. Here's what we learned.

Milwaukee leaned heavily on 3-point accuracy to beat visiting Phoenix.

Profiles of candidates vying for public office in April.

Profiles of candidates vying for public office in April.

While city officials haven't officially proposed it yet, it's pretty clear that a referendum is on the horizon to close Madison's $27 million budget deficit.

What to know about the second matchup between the Badgers and Fighting Illini this year.

Anybody worried about the security of Wisconsin’s elections should talk to their local municipal clerk.

Red and gold trophies in hand and Nationals trip secured, the two winners of the Badger State Spelling Bee dispensed with the long, scary words, instead opting for simpler choices: "happy," "fun," great."

Research by the National Institutes of Health is worth considering.

The suspect rammed into a squad car Saturday morning and was shot by a Roscoe, Illinois, officer, according to the Wisconsin Department of Justice Division of Criminal Investigation.

The Packers' new defensive coordinator said upon being hired what he was specifically looking for at one position. Here's why he may have found that player.

Laila Edwards, Kirsten Simms and Casey O'Brien teamed up for a critical goal that helped send the Badgers to the Frozen Four. Here's how it developed.

State Journal staff members won 25 other awards in the contest, which is run by the Wisconsin Newspaper Association Foundation.

How to tune in as the Badgers play for the Big Ten Tournament title.

Through the ups and downs of the season, and the win over Purdue, the Badgers have stayed true to who they are and built believers along the way.

Extra preparation went into the point guard improving his efficiency. It paid off with big plays on both ends of the court.

Bret McGraw is the Pointers' assistant coach while his son, Oakley, is the water boy.

Profiles of candidates vying for public office in April.

An unexpected kidney transplant saved his father's life, now Abundant Life's Jimmitrius Davison is celebrating a state championship appearance with his dad looking on. Here's what led to the "miracle" moment.