Illinois’ Marcus Domask receives conference, national honors after bi…
If you didn’t know Marcus Domask before, you definitely know him now. When Domask committed to play for Illinois last April, he was weeks removed from a four-year career at [...]
Chicago Rapper G Herbo Could Be Sentenced to More Than a Year in Jail…
Rapper G Herbo performs on Day 4 of the Lollapalooza Music Festival, Aug. 1, 2021, at Grant Park in Chicago. (Photo by Amy Harris / Invision/AP, File) The rapper G [...]
Nearly 17,000 patients traveled to Illinois for an abortion the year …
Good morning, Chicago.More than 56,000 abortions were performed in Illinois the year the U.S. Supreme Court overturned Roe v. Wade, marking the most pregnancy terminations statewide since the mid-1990s, according [...]
How to Watch No. 10 Illinois vs Michigan State: Game Time, TV Channel…
How to Watch Illinois vs Michigan State Game Time: 8 p.m. TV Channel: FS1 Online Streaming: FOX Sports Go Radio: All Illinois basketball games air live on radio in the [...]
No. 25 Illinois Wrestling Begins Big Ten Dual Season at No. 6 Ohio St…
Story Links CHAMPAIGN, Ill. – The No. 25 Illinois wrestling team is set to start its Big Ten dual season on Friday, Jan. 12, against No. 6 [...]
Savoy Fire Department training for water and ice rescues
SAVOY, Ill. (WCIA) — The Savoy Fire Department has been preparing for how to deal with emergency rescues in water and ice. Monday night, four people needed to be rescued [...]
Illinois Supreme Court to Determine If Cannabis Odor is Cause for Veh…
(WTTW News) The Illinois Supreme Court heard arguments Wednesday as to whether the smell of cannabis alone is grounds for police officers to search a vehicle, marking a test of [...]
Charges filed in shooting of Chicago police officer
A South Side man already wanted by federal authorities was charged Wednesday with shooting a Chicago police officer in the Gold Coast neighborhood after burglarizing a luxury goods store.Deshawn Lucas, [...]
Memorial Stadium “Rededication Game” set for Illinois vs. Michigan
When defending national champions Michigan and (presumably) Jim Harbaugh come to Champaign in October, it will be a big weekend for Memorial Stadium. Illinois on Tuesday announced plans to have [...]
Domask Earns National Honors from USBWA, AP
Story Links CHAMPAIGN, Ill.– Illinois standout Marcus Domask (Waupun, Wis.) has been recognized as one of five Oscar Robertson National Players of the Week for games ending Sunday, Jan. [...]
Here are the latest snowfall totals from around the Chicago area – NB…
As a winter storm winds down across the Chicago area, we’re seeing the first reports of total snowfall in the region. Kane County was one of the areas hit hardest [...]
UChicago Terrorism Expert Says America a ‘Tinderbox’ in 2024 | Chicag…
Saturday marked the third anniversary of the Jan. 6 attack on the U.S. Capitol by supporters of then President Donald Trump. With Trump the overwhelming favorite to get the Republican [...]
Chicago’s west, northwest suburbs remain under warning for snow
A second wave of a heavy winter storm system moved in late Tuesday afternoon with snow resuming throughout the Chicago area, creating slick roads and complicating evening commutes.Evening snow is [...]
Illinois to Celebrate Memorial Stadium 100th Anniversary in 2024
Story Links » Buy Tickets Now » Speak to a Fighting Illini Account Manager CHAMPAIGN, Ill. — The Fighting Illini football program will host a year-long celebration [...]
Several inches of snow still expected in parts of Chicago area – NBC …
A second push of accumulating snow is still expected to hit part of the Chicago area Tuesday following hours of snowfall, rain and wind overnight. The wave could still bring [...]
$23 Million in Missing Devices, Criminal Charges and Sexual Abuse Inv…
(Michael Izquierdo / WTTW News) More than 77,000 electronic devises purchased by Chicago Public Schools, totaling some $23 million, were marked as lost or stolen in recent years according to [...]
The Bali ‘suitcase murder’: Heather Mack timeline
Heather Mack — the Chicago woman convicted of helping kill her mother and stuffing her body in a suitcase on the Indonesian tourist island of Bali in 2014 — served [...]
REPORTS: Shannon takes suspension battle to court, sues University of…
According to multiple reports Monday night, Illinois’ star guard Terrence Shannon Jr. is taking the University of Illinois Board of Trustees to court in hopes to end his indefinite suspension [...]
Domask Named B1G Player of the Week
Story Links CHAMPAIGN, Ill.– Illinois standout Marcus Domask (Waupun, Wis.) is the Big Ten Player of the Week for Jan. 1-7, the conference office announced Monday afternoon. He earns [...]
Why Tuesday’s winter storm in Chicago area could make travel so hazar…
The Chicago area is about to be hit with several blasts of wintry weather, and several factors could make Tuesday’s storm particularly hazardous for travel. “Plan for much longer commute [...]
Chicago Police officer among 2 shot in Gold Coast
An on-duty Chicago Police officer was among two people wounded in a shooting in the Gold Coast neighborhood Monday morning, police officials and sources said.The shooting occurred about 4:15 a.m. [...]
Illinois’ skid continues with home loss to Wisconsin
CHAMPAIGN, Ill — It might be time to hit the panic button. The Illini’s return to Champaign, after falling in a tightly contested matchup with No. 16 Indiana on New [...]
Late Comeback Effort Comes Up Short as Illinois Falls to Wisconsin
Story Links Next Game: at Nebraska 1/11/2024 | 7 PM CT Big Ten Network 1400AM & 93.9FM [...]
For Chicago artist Helena Kim, restoring vintage leather is a lesson …
Most weekends at the Randolph Street Market, Helena Kim can be found with her head inside the lining of a vintage Coach purse. After finding and restoring more than 30, [...]
Illinois can still be the Big Ten’s best team this season. Here’s how
Purdue remains the Big Ten’s top dog — for now. In a heavyweight fight between top ten teams, it was the No. 1 Boilermakers who took home the victory in [...]
Illini Return Home to Host Wisconsin
Story Links Illinois Starters Last Game (2023-24 Stats) Pos. No. Name Ht. Yr. PPG RPG APG Season Note G 3 [...]
TN among top states movers flocked to the most in 2023, U-Haul says
ILLINOIS (KTVI/NEXSTAR/WKRN) — Thousands of people have moved across state lines in recent years, and 2023 was no exception, according to new data from equipment rental company U-Haul. Each year, [...]
Here’s a timeline of what to expect and when – NBC Chicago
After a dose of winter weather on Saturday, it appears more will soon be on the way. By the afternoon, much of the Chicago area received between one and three [...]
Despite losing to Purdue, Illinois’ roster is ready for primetime
Good teams don’t tout moral victories. They’re in it for the W and nothing else. Almost isn’t a badge of honor for squads that see their potential as cutting down [...]
Blackhawks’ Connor Bedard Breaks His Jaw, Pausing the No. 1 Pick’s St…
Chicago Blackhawks center Connor Bedard falls to the ice after being checked by New Jersey Devils defenseman Brendan Smith (2) during the first period of an NHL hockey game Friday, [...]
Marcus Domask getting plenty of praise after another big game
Illinois may have lost at Purdue on Friday, but grad transfer guard Marcus Domask is making a star turn. The SIU transfer had a third straight big outing on Friday. [...]
No. 9 Illinois’ Comeback Falls Short at No. 1 Purdue
Next Game: Michigan State 1/11/2024 | 8 pm CT FS1 Busey Bank Illini Sports Network Jan. 11 (Thu) / 8 pm CT [...]
Shannon Jr.’s suspension and how it impacts NIL Deals
CHAMPAIGN, Ill. (NEXSTAR) — Name, Image and Likeness laws are still very new across the country, and Illinois guard Terrence Shannon Jr.’s ongoing case gives an interesting look at how [...]
Week in Review: Trump Faces Ballot Challenges; Suburbs Move to Block …
President Joe Biden’s opening salvo in his race for reelection lays bare what’s at stake by rewinding to the last election. Former President Donald Trump’s role in the Jan. 6 [...]
Body on Blue Line tracks near O’Hare halts afternoon rush hour
Human remains discovered on CTA Blue Line train tracks near O’Hare International Airport halted rail service for about three hours Friday afternoon, authorities said.Chicago police said a person was found [...]
Illinois lands impact tight end in transfer portal
Ahead of Illinois basketball’s big game Friday night at No. 1 Purdue, Illinois football picked up a big win. Murray State tight end Cole Rusk announced his commitment to Illinois. [...]
Illinois Attorney General warns against scams cloning voices of loved…
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (WCIA) — You may have heard of scammers pretending to be your relatives, but some scammers are starting to use technology to sound even more like them. Illinois [...]
Highland Park shooter no longer representing himself – NBC Chicago
Editor's Note: The video in the player above is from a previous report. The man accused of killing seven people and wounding dozens more during a Fourth of July Parade [...]
CTA Yellow Line reopens Friday, 7 weeks after train crash
The CTA Yellow Line reopened Friday morning, seven weeks after a crash on the tracks injured more than a dozen people and left the train line to Skokie closed.CTA has [...]
How to Watch No. 9 Illinois at No. 1 Purdue: Game Time, TV Channel, O…
How to Watch No. 9 Illinois at No. 1 Purdue Game Time: 7:30 p.m. TV Channel: FS1 Online Streaming: FOX Sports GO Radio: All Illinois basketball games air live on [...]
Ninth-Ranked Illini Set For Top-10 Showdown at No. 1 Purdue
Story Links Illinois Probable Starters Pos. No. Name Ht. Wt. Yr. PPG RPG APG Note G/F 20 Ty Rodgers 6-6 [...]
Homicides dropped by over 10% in America’s biggest cities in 2023
CNN By Eric Levenson and Mark Morales, CNN (CNN) — After three years of distressingly high levels, homicides in the US declined significantly across the board in 2023 – even [...]
Voters file petition aimed at barring Trump’s name from Illinois ball…
A petition filed by five voters on Thursday seeks to bar former President Donald Trump from the Illinois Republican primary election ballot in March, claiming he is ineligible to hold [...]
Illinois Health Officials Say Racism is a Public Health Crisis Creati…
A recent state of Illinois report says racism is a public health crisis and many health issues are exacerbated by a lack of access to needed care. The State Health [...]
Ride-share driver wounded during attempt carjacking overnight in Aust…
A ride-share driver was wounded Wednesday night during an attempt carjacking on the West Side in Austin neighborhood, Chicago police said. About 10:10 p.m., a 51-year-old man was dropping off [...]
Illinois great Devon Witherspoon selected to Pro Bowl as rookie
Illinois legend Devon Witherspoon was selected Wednesday to the NFL Pro Bowl during his rookie season. According to Illinois, the Seahawks’ star cornerback is the first Illini to finish his [...]
Rookie Devon Witherspoon Selected to the Pro Bowl
Story Links CHAMPAIGN, Ill. — Former Illini All-American Devon Witherspoon was selected to the Pro Bowl, the NFL announced Wednesday. Witherspoon is the first player since Dick [...]
How to look out for odometer fraud as the crime rises in Illinois – N…
While experts expect used car prices to fall in 2024, odometer fraud is on the rise nationwide and locally in Illinois. According to a new data from Carfax, more than [...]
Wadee Alfayoumi’s killing liked to ongoing war in Gaza ahead of court…
Activists and the father of a Plainfield Township 6-year-old killed in an alleged anti-Muslim hate crime in October likened the boy’s death to ongoing violence in the Mideast Wednesday ahead [...]
Illini Football vs. Basketball: Who produces better talent?
In recent memory Illinois has been known for its basketball prowess. Some of the greatest teams in history, legendary coaches like Lou Henson, and a few big-name players in the [...]