Week in Review: Pushback Over Plans to House Migrants; New US House S…
A Brighton Park community meeting gets heated over the “winterized base camp” pitch for migrants. This, as a vote is set over a plan to turn a vacant Jewel and [...]
Illinois senator in alleged altercation at school
Chicago police last month were called to a Far Southwest Side high school where a school official reported getting into an altercation with a man he identified as an Illinois [...]
Maryland at Northwestern preview – Testudo Times
Fresh off a well-timed bye week, Maryland football will be back in action Saturday when it travels to play Northwestern. The Terps (5-2, 2-2 Big Ten) are on a two-game [...]
Illinois’ Johnny Newton highest rated Week 8 PFF player
What else can we say about Johnny Newton that hasn’t already been said? The dude is a BEAST and an unstoppable force for the Illinois D-Line. The only thing that [...]
Police oversight panel asks OIG to investigate CPD ties to extremist …
Members of the Community Commission For Public Safety and Accountability voted unanimously Thursday night to recommend the Office of Inspector General to investigate nine Chicago police officers and their alleged [...]
Consul General of Mexico in Chicago on the Devastating Impact of Hurr…
Video: Reyna Torres Mendivil, consul general of Mexico in Chicago, joins “Chicago Tonight: Latino Voices” to discuss the hurricane’s impact. (Produced by Acacia Hernández) ACAPULCO, Mexico (AP) — Survivors of [...]
Chicago officials say Texas trip helped to address migrant crisis
A delegation of city officials who went to Texas last week said their three days at the border helped build collaboration between the border cities and Chicago but highlighted a [...]
Maryland hopes a bye will get it back to its winning ways
The bye week couldn’t have come at a better time for Maryland football. Nineteen days ago, the Terps were 5-0 and battling against Ohio State. Fast forward to today, and [...]
Illinois won’t exorcise demons vs. Kansas, but a win would be fun
It seems like nearly every fanbase in America claims to have suffered more misfortune, neglect and dark times than the average group of supporters. Sometimes it’s true. Sometimes it’s just [...]
‘Now or Never’: Hawkins, Shannon Gear Up for ‘Last Dance’ at Illinois
Story Links Now or never. Now or never. Now or never. Those three words would not leave Coleman Hawkins' mind. Locked in on pursuing his dreams and [...]
Local holiday festival company leaves trail of lawsuits and unpaid bi…
A company that claims to bring cheer to holiday families across the Chicago area has a dark side behind their image, several lawsuits allege. Amaze Light Festival, a company that [...]
How a Chicago Police Officer Transformed His Backyard Into an Award-W…
It’s never too late to start a hobby. In Garfield Park, Chicago police Officer Deronis Cooper uses his love of gardening as an outlet for his mental health. “Back then, [...]
More Than 90% of Pregnancy-Related Deaths Are Potentially Preventable…
(Pexels / Kei Scampa) Black women face the highest risk of pregnancy-related death and are twice as likely to die from a pregnancy-related condition compared to White women, according to [...]
Opening odds for every Big Ten game in Week 9
The Big Ten football season is more than halfway over, and as teams gear up for their Week 9 games, it’s becoming clearer which squads have what it takes to [...]
Setting expectations for Illinois Basketball in 2024
Illinois is a basketball school anyways. As October bleeds into November and the football team struggles, fans are turning their attention to Fighting Illini basketball. And for the first time [...]
City Clerk Cancels Mobile City Hall Events Amid Crush of Demand for M…
Video: City Clerk Anna Valencia joins “Chicago Tonight” to discuss CityKey IDs, Mobile City Hall events and more. (Produced by Emily Soto) It will be much more difficult for migrants sent to [...]
Residents, pets safe after Lakeview home burns
All of the occupants of a Lakeview townhouse, including the family pets, safely escaped a Tuesday evening fire that gutted the 2.5-story structure.No injuries were reported at the fire on [...]
Illinois has to start getting its wide receivers open
If one thing is lacking in Illinois’ offense, it is the inability to get the ball into open space. This is an issue in the run game and a big, [...]
Illinois Readies for Rematch with Indiana
Story Links Illinois (10-10) vs. Indiana // Oct. 25 // Huff Hall Match 21: vs. Indiana (16-7, 6-4 B1G) Wednesday, Oct. 25 | 7 p.m. CT [...]
Illinois joins lawsuit alleging Meta ‘targets children’ with harmful …
Illinois is one of dozens of states that has joined a federal lawsuit alleging that Meta Platforms Inc., which operates Facebook, Instagram and other sites, uses harmful business practices to [...]
Man Fires Gun Near Pro-Palestinian Rally in Skokie, Another Pepper-Sp…
Skokie Village Hall file photo. (WTTW News) Two people were arrested after police say one man fired a shot into the air and another pepper-sprayed pro-Palestinian demonstrators near an Israel [...]
4 wounded, 1 fatally, in shooting Monday night in Englewood
Four people were wounded, one fatally, in a shooting Monday night in the Englewood neighborhood, Chicago police said. Shortly after 9:10 p.m., officers responded to a call of shots fired [...]
Illinois extends men’s golf coach Mike Small through 2029
Illinois will be a #GolfSchool for the foreseeable future. The Illini extended men’s golf head coach Mike Small through 2029 on Monday night, according to the team’s X page. Mike [...]
Women’s Basketball 2023-24 Promotions Schedule Announced
Story Links CHAMPAIGN, Ill. – Illinois Athletics has announced the promotional schedule for the 2023-24 Fighting Illini women's basketball season. The Orange and Blue will host 16 total games across the [...]
Sidney pumpkin patch reveals where their pumpkins go after Halloween
by: Jared Thomas, Simmy Wood Posted: Oct 23, 2023 / 07:38 PM CDT Updated: Oct 23, 2023 / 07:38 PM CDT SIDNEY, Ill. (WCIA) — October is the month of [...]
Here are the signs you should look out for – NBC Chicago
Even though COVID positivity rates and hospitalizations have declined in recent weeks, for many concerns persist about becoming ill this fall, a time of the year which typically sees a [...]
Chicago Immigration Attorney Facing Fraud Charges Faked Job Offers an…
(WTTW News) A Chicago immigration attorney is accused of helping clients cheat on civics exams and fabricate job offers, as well as advising them to enter into sham marriages in [...]
Volunteers help migrants in search for permanent housing
Good morning, Chicago.A controversial private school tax credit that’s set to expire at the end of the year is one of the biggest unresolved issues Illinois lawmakers figure to take [...]
Illinois keeps playing not to lose — and never to win
It was a beautiful Homecoming weekend in Champaign. Blue skies, crisp, fall weather, tailgate lots filled to the brim. 54,205 people packed into Memorial Stadium. They deserved better. The Illini’s [...]
Illinois Volleyball Takes Down Rutgers On The Road
Story Links Next Match: Indiana 10/25/2023 | 7 PM CT BTN WDWS Oct. 25 (Wed) / 7 [...]
14-year-old dies in LaPorte County ATV crash – NBC Chicago
A teenager died during an ATV collision on Saturday afternoon in LaPorte County, Indiana, authorities said. At around 4:30 p.m., LaPorte County 911 dispatchers received a call regarding an ATV [...]
Controversial Pipeline Canceled Amid Safety Concerns, Regulatory Push…
The proposed map shows the Illinois portion of the now-canceled Navigator Heartland Greenway pipeline. (Published by Navigator CO2 at heartlandgreenway.com) Navigator CO2, a Nebraska-based company specializing in carbon capture and [...]
3 armed robberies reported within 30 minutes overnight on Northwest S…
Chicago police are investigating at least three armed robberies that occurred within about half an hour late Saturday night on the Northwest Side.Police said detectives haven’t yet established a link [...]
Nightmare on Chicago Street brings thrills, chills and zombies to dow…
The streets of Elgin were alive with the undead Saturday during the city's annual Nightmare on Chicago Street. Thousands of revelers descended on the downtown area for the annual celebration [...]
Maryland volleyball gets back on track with 4-set win over Iowa
After a heart-wrenching loss to Illinois on Friday night, and in need of a win, Maryland volleyball finally found some offensive consistency, taking down Iowa, 3-1 (25-16, 25-16, 17-25, 25-17). [...]
Illinois falls to Wisconsin after fourth quarter collapse
CHAMPAIGN, Ill. — It doesn’t get any worse than that. Despite upsetting high-powered Maryland the week prior, the Illini came into Homecoming Saturday at Memorial Stadium as underdogs against the [...]
Illinois Drops Homecoming Contest to Wisconsin
25 Winner Wisconsin WIS 5-2 , 3-1 21 [...]
Former Chicagoans seek release of son taken hostage by Hamas – NBC Ch…
After Hamas released two American hostages -- a mother and daughter from Evanston who were kidnapped two weeks ago -- loved ones of others being held in captivity are holding [...]
Week in Review: Protests Over Migrant Tent Camp; Chicago Budget Heari…
The country mourns the death of 6-year-old Wadea Al-Fayoume as the Justice Department launches a federal hate crime investigation into the fatal stabbing. An Evanston mother and daughter held hostage [...]
Connor Bedard’s home debut, United Center guide
DENVER — Regardless of what happens on the scoreboard Saturday when the Chicago Blackhawks play host to the defending champion Vegas Golden Knights for in their home opener, ticket resellers [...]
Maryland volleyball drops five-set thriller to Illinois
Down 20-12 in the second set, Maryland volleyball senior setter Sydney Dowler made history. With a service to senior outside hitter Sam Csire, Dowler became just the sixth-ever Terp to [...]
Illinois impresses in first exhibition, cruises past Ottawa
CHAMPAIGN, Ill. — For the first time in nearly eight months, Illinois took the State Farm Center floor in front of a sea of orange and blue. Unlike the last [...]
FamILLy Focus | ‘My Favorite Sports Memories Are Now’: Hoffman Family…
Story Links As we celebrate Homecoming on Oct. 21, when the Fighting Illini take on the Wisconsin Badgers, it is important to honor every member of our FamILLy. From the [...]
‘Overjoyed:’ Biden, Pritzker express relief after Evanston mother, da…
Illinois Gov. J.B. Pritzker and President Joe Biden both issued statements on Friday afternoon after Hamas released an Evanston mother and daughter whom the terrorist organization had been holding hostage [...]
In Move Away From Namesake’s History, Chicago Audubon Society Announc…
(Courtesy of the Field Museum) After a 52-year run, the Chicago Audubon Society is no more. The chapter, founded in 1971, has officially adopted Chicago Bird Alliance as its new name, the [...]
Metropolitan Brewing files for Ch. 11, may close this winter
Citing tepid retail sales, unsustainable debt and a yearslong rent dispute at its custom-designed taproom and brewery overlooking the Chicago River, Metropolitan Brewing has filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection.Without [...]
How to Watch Illinois vs. Ottawa: Game Time, TV Channel, Online Strea…
Game Time: 8 p.m. TV Channel: N/A Online Streaming: BTN+ (TCR’s very own Will Charlton will be on the call!) Radio: All Illinois basketball games air live on radio in [...]
Historic Little Village Fire Station on the Path to Receiving Landmar…
After being vacant for more than a decade, a firehouse in Little Village is not only on the way to getting landmark status but is also expected to be transformed [...]
Bielema & Co. may have turned the corner for Illinois
Well, it finally happened, guys. Illinois football won a game of high import in 2023. After a successful season winning these types of games almost regularly, it seemed like this [...]
Every Day Guys: How Three Words Became Engrained in Illinois’ Team Cu…
Story Links It's a phrase head coach Brad Underwood first embraced during his first Division-I head-coaching job at Stephen F. Austin. It has followed him around everywhere [...]