Records reveal new details on hit-and-run as Illinois State Police co…
More than two years after a deadly hit-and-run, Illinois State Police are still withholding records related to a pursuit that preceded the crash, now defying a judge’s order to produce [...]
Police Searching for Suspect in Shooting Deaths of 8 people Over 2 Da…
The Joliet Police Department is searching for Romeo Nance, who is believed to be driving a red Toyota Camry. (Joliet Police Department) CHICAGO (AP) — A man shot and killed [...]
Chicago aldermen advance $5 million settlement for man wrongly declar…
The family of a Chicago man wrongly pronounced dead by paramedics is a step closer to receiving a $5 million settlement from the city.Members of the City Council’s Committee on [...]
Illinois makes jump in AP poll after Shannon’s return
It didn’t take long for Terrence Shannon Jr. to make an impact again on the Illini, and it didn’t take long for Illinois to find its way back up the [...]
“Stay home”: ISP warns as icy weather causes delays, accidents, closi…
Freezing rain in Central Illinois Monday morning has made for hazardous travel conditions with several crashes in the area already. Illinois State Police Captain Jody Huffman issued an advisory early [...]
Student dies on University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign campus – NBC …
An investigation was underway after an 18-year-old student at the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign was found dead on Saturday, authorities said. A student called University of Illinois police at around [...]
Winter weather advisory issued for Monday in Chicago area
The National Weather Service has issued a weather advisory for the Chicago area from Monday to Tuesday, cautioning the public of a wintry mix that could cause slippery road conditions.The [...]
No. 14 Illinois pulls away from Rutgers in Shannon’s return
CHAMPAIGN, Ill. — Terrence Shannon Jr.’s return did not disappoint. Despite an electric start in front of a standing home crowd, Illinois allowed Rutgers to claw back within five midway [...]
Illinois’ two-game win streak ends at Maryland
COLLEGE PARK, MD. — After coming out victorious in back to back must-win Big Ten games, Illinois women’s hoops fell 90-82 to a tough Maryland squad on the road on [...]
Rothas Vaults Fourth-Best Mark in School History
Story Links Full Results IOWA CITY, Iowa – The Illinois men's and women's track and field teams finished the final day of the Larry Wieczorek Invitational on [...]
U of I student found dead on campus: Police
URBANA, Ill. (WCIA) — University of Illinois Police are conducting a death investigation after a student was found dead on campus Saturday morning. The student has been identified as 18-year-old [...]
Back Wages Totaling More Than $5M Owed to Thousands of Illinois Worke…
(Tiger Lily / Pexels) The U.S. Department of Labor is currently holding more than $5 million in wages owed to more than 7,000 Illinois workers, and the department has launched [...]
West Lawn woman latest Cook County cold-related death: medical examin…
A Southwest Side woman died partially of cold exposure, becoming the latest Cook County resident to die in connection to a week of frigid weather.Reyna Duarte, 58, was pronounced dead [...]
Late surge powers Maryland women’s basketball past Illinois
In its last two losses, Maryland women’s basketball had trouble in the third quarter. The games were the first two instances this season that the Terps lost after leading at [...]
Sudduth, Simpson Each Set School Records on Day One in Iowa City
Story Links Full Results IOWA CITY, Iowa – The Illinois men's and women's track and field teams completed the first day of the Larry Wieczorek Invitational on [...]
3 hospitalized after high carbon monoxide levels found in Logan Squar…
Three people were transported to area hospitals on Friday night after high carbon monoxide levels were detected inside an apartment building in Chicago's Logan Square neighborhood, authorities said. Firefighters were [...]
Week in Review: Emails Show City Knew of Pilsen Shelter Problems; Sox…
Questions of transparency and safety after a WTTW News report exposes Mayor Brandon Johnson’s administration’s early knowledge of problems at a Pilsen migrant shelter. Emails that were initially redacted show [...]
Maryland women’s basketball vs. Illinois preview
Maryland women’s basketball looks to get back on track after suffering its first home defeat in over a year, an 84-76 loss to No. 18 Ohio State. Aiming to climb [...]
Illinois’ mindset at Michigan? ‘We’ll bounce back’
After a sloppy home loss to Maryland this past Sunday, the Illini will head to Michigan in hopes of a reset victory over the Wolverines. Head coach Brad Underwood and [...]
All Five Starters Score in Double Figures As Illinois Cruises to Vict…
Story Links Highlights Press Conference Next Game: at Maryland 1/20/2024 | [...]
Man ejected from car following crash on Lake Shore Drive; detour in p…
Chicago police are investigating and detours are in place after a man was ejected from a vehicle following an accident on DuSable Lake Shore Drive early Thursday. The incident took [...]
Metra Passengers Who Threaten, Harm Someone Can Be Banned Under New P…
(WTTW News) Metra passengers who verbally or physically threaten or harm someone could be banned from riding Metra trains. “No transit employee should have to face an individual who has [...]
Cook County records seventh weather-related death as cold snap eases
Two new cold weather deaths have brought the total number of confirmed or suspected Cook County weather deaths to seven since a snowstorm and frigid temperatures swept through the Midwest, [...]
How to watch Maryland men’s basketball at Northwestern
After upsetting the No. 10 team in the nation, Maryland men’s basketball stays in Illinois to face Northwestern. Here’s what to know about Wednesday’s game. The numbers Maryland: 11-6, 3-3 [...]
Illinois guard Jada Peebles suffers season-ending Achilles tear
After going down with an injury in the team’s 93-52 win over Northwestern on Sunday, Jada Peebles’ five-year Illinois career has come to an end. On Tuesday, the Raleigh, North [...]