It’s a Merry Swift-mas at Arrowhead Stadium for the Las Vegas Raiders-Kansas City Chiefs Christmas Day showdown. Taylor Swift made her grand entrance at the NFL arena to cheer on [...]
Chicago Cardinal Blase Cupich spent Christmas morning with detainees at the Cook County Jail, telling them during Mass they were not alone, not forgotten.“Any time that we, in our life, [...]
Merry Christmas, Illinois Land! Pounding Missouri into submission during the annual Braggin’ Rights game never gets old. That was especially true this holiday season, as Illinois and Brad Underwood came [...]
Hundreds of kids in need were able to receive Christmas gifts from a West Pullman church this year in part due to the generosity of NBC Chicago viewers. We first [...]
The state of Illinois is temporarily providing hotel rooms to house up to 200 asylum-seekers in Chicago.About 30 hotel rooms were available Saturday night, with additional rooms available Sunday.The announcement [...]
Whether you’re of the mindset that Brad Underwood should have played Brandin Podziemski more or not, you can’t disagree with Podz’s viral Christmas Eve post. 2 years ago at this [...]
By SOPHIA TAREENAssociated Press CHICAGO (AP) — Chicago actor Mike Nussbaum has died at age 99. He had a prolific stage career and roles in films including “Field of Dreams” [...]
Which stores are open and closed for Christmas Eve and Christmas Day? While you may be running out of time to finish your list, many stores will remain open for [...]
Even after being offered a bed in a city-run shelter multiple times since getting to Chicago from Ecuador in September, Jeancarlos Bosquez refused to take it.Instead, the 25-year-old and his [...]
National Weather Service officials issued a dense fog advisory Saturday morning as visibility was less than a quarter mile in some areas in Chicago.The advisory remains in effect until noon, [...]
Anyone doing last-minute Christmas shopping late Saturday night -- or planning to venture out early Christmas Eve morning -- might want to leave a little earlier than planned. According to [...]
Revenge is sweet, isn’t it? That’s what No. 13 Illinois had on its mind on Friday night, one year after getting run out of the gym in the Braggin’ Rights [...]
A busload of approximately 40 migrants was dropped off at the Metra station in west suburban Westmont late Saturday morning, continuing an escalation of suburban drop-offs that began earlier this [...]
X // @IlliniMBB What does this work of art say about the 2023-24 Illini’s potential? In an alternate universe, Brad Underwood and Dennis Gates are on opposite sidelines. In that [...]
Asylum-seekers who were destined for Chicago were recently dropped off at far-flung suburban locations with no warning in an apparent effort to circumvent drop-off policies implemented by Mayor Brandon Johnson. [...]
Former Ald. Ed Burke was convicted of 13 of 14 counts of racketeering, bribery and extortion. Texas officials chartered a private plane to fly at least 91 migrants to Chicago [...]
Chicago police are searching for a man suspected of killing an Austin mother of two who had obtained an order of protection against him weeks before her death, according to [...]
Every year I circle a few dates on my calendar in January. Before we dive in to the specifics, I want to make one thing perfectly clear: I hate Missouri. [...]
Story Links Illinois and Missouri to continue annual rivalry at Enterprise Center in St. Louis Title sponsorship with McBride Homes extended through 2026 ST. LOUIS – University of [...]
Police are searching for man suspected of attempted murder who escaped police custody while receiving medical treatment in suburban Schaumburg. Dion T. Rodgers, 23, was arrested in connection with a [...]
In a selfie shared with Capitol News Illinois, Charles Collins prepares for his first Christmas at home in 14 years. (Photo submitted) For at least two hours of the ride [...]
Former Chicago Ald. Ed Burke was convicted by a federal jury Thursday of racketeering conspiracy and a dozen other counts for using the clout of his elected office to win [...]
Former Illini guard Da’Monte Williams is officially one of Peoria’s newest police officers. Williams graduated this week from Illinois’ Police Training Institute after being sworn in as an office in [...]
Next Game: at Indiana 12/31/2023 | 11:30 AM CT Big Ten Network 1400AM & 93.9FM Dec. 31 (Sun) / 11:30 AM CT [...]
CENTRAL ILLINOIS (WCIA) — The Economic Development Administration recognized two major Central Illinois cities for a grant designed to reduce unemployment and help develop economies. The federal government is launching [...]
A mass shooting in downtown Prague killed 11 people and injured about 30 others, and the person who opened fire also is dead, Czech police and the city's rescue service [...]
(WTTW News) A new abortion clinic opened in Carbondale Tuesday — the physical manifestation of years of preparation by Planned Parenthood of Illinois for the post-Roe world that was realized [...]
Hundreds gathered outside a migrant shelter on the Lower West Side Wednesday night, three days after a 5-year-old migrant staying there died in a medical emergency that has confused and [...]
West Palm Beach, FL — A heartbreaking loss for the Illini in the Sunshine State. Illinois (5-5) fell victim to late game heroics Wednesday at the West Palm Beach Classic, [...]
Story Links Box Score (PDF) Highlights Next Game: vs. UTEP 12/21/2023 [...]
CHICAGO (WCIA) — One charity received a large donation from a statewide official on television this week. Illinois Treasurer Michael Frerichs was able to return $64,500 to the Salvation Army [...]
(Courtesy of Barry Butler, Arena Partners) Chicago is throwing a New Year's Eve bash and everyone's invited. The Chicago Riverwalk and Merchandise Mart will serve as party central, with a [...]
Good morning, Chicago.As we near the end of 2023, the writers and critics of A&E take a look back on the year to celebrate some people who have made a [...]
As the new year quickly approaches, an extensive list of new laws will take effect in Illinois as 2024 gets underway. While everything from health care and education to consumer [...]
In a St. Charles, Illinois, basement, a whimsical Christmas fantasy of lollipop forests, root-beer oceans and glittering ice castles lies hidden away, carefully packed into a collection of plastic totes. [...]
Missouri, Northwestern, Purdue. A combined 1-3 record in the 2022-23 season for Illinois. Three of the five matchups this year are played within the next four games. Sure, there are [...]
Story Links Illinois Starters Last Game (2023-24 Stats) Pos. No. Name Ht. Yr. PPG RPG APG Season Note G 3 [...]
Central Illinois (WCIA) – Are you traveling for the long holiday weekend ahead? We’ve got you covered. Use this page to stay up-to-date with the latest information locally, regionally and [...]
The city of Chicago in a statement Monday saying an "investigation is ongoing" after "several" young children were hospitalized and a 5-year-old boy died after falling ill while staying at [...]
United and American airlines want to ground — or significantly scale back — the massive O'Hare International Airport redevelopment designs. The change comes after the airlines signed an agreement to [...]
Just weeks after committing to Illinois, Yale transfer defensive lineman Clay Patterson is reopening his recruitment. Patterson made the announcement Monday night on X, writing, “The Illinois program and their [...]
DALTON CITY, Ill. (WCIA) — Law enforcement in Central Illinois is mourning the passing of a former State Police officer whose legacy will live on in the many police officers [...]
Time is running out for Illinois residents to visit some of Chicago's famed museums for free in 2023. But there's some good news, too: although many museums no longer have [...]
(Michael Izquierdo / WTTW News) A 28-year-old man fatally shot in West Garfield Park Sunday was the lone person killed by gunfire over the weekend across Chicago. According to Chicago [...]
From old-school nets to unmanned kayaks, biologists and commercial anglers are experimenting with new tools in their arsenal to stem the advance of invasive carp while they await the construction [...]
gooCHAMPAIGN, Ill. — The women’s Braggin Rights’ rivalry matchup did not disappoint. Illinois (5-4) was close to stealing one Sunday afternoon at State Farm Center, but ultimately couldn’t stop Missouri’s [...]
Story Links Next Game: vs. Arkansas 12/20/2023 | 10 AM CT FloHoops 1400AM & 93.9FM Dec. 20 [...]
URBANA, Ill. (WCIA) — The Urbana Police Department arrested a 15-year-old suspect in connection to a violent attempted robbery on Sunday afternoon. Officials said it marks the suspect’s second robbery [...]
Before a 15-year-old boy was found inside the trunk of a burning car in Bridgeport, he was shot to death, according to the Cook County medical examiner’s office.Chicago police and [...]
Chicago Bears wide receiver D.J. Moore scored two touchdowns on Sunday against the Detroit Lions — the top individual performance among former Maryland football players in the NFL. Moore caught [...]