State Rep. Bob Morgan, D-Deerfield, is pictured in Springfield. (Jerry Nowicki / Capitol News Illinois) As Illinois faces shortages of health care practitioners and mental health professionals, the state agency [...]
A former Chicago police sergeant who faced up to life in federal prison on charges stemming from the alleged on-duty sexual assault of a transgender woman pleaded guilty Monday to [...]
LINCOLN, Neb. – For a moment, it looked like Illinois could do it. Go into the home of the No. 1 team in the nation and force a fifth set, [...]
Craig Counsell, the new manager of the Chicago Cubs -- and the former manager of the Milwaukee Brewers -- will be introduced during a press conference Monday, a press release [...]
(Michael Izquierdo / WTTW News) As efforts to weaken or repeal Chicago’s status as a sanctuary city gain steam amid the crisis posed by the arrival of nearly 21,000 migrants [...]
A man was charged with committing an armed robbery at a South Side business Saturday, after a high-speed chase that led police close to the Wisconsin border via an interstate [...]
Happy Sunday, Illinois Land! What in the blue hell did we watch yesterday in Champaign? As two seemingly mediocre Big Ten teams with pedestrian offenses took the field in Week [...]
For the first time in four years, forecasters with the NOAA's Climate Prediction Center say that El Niño will impact winter, but what will that mean for the Chicago area [...]
The crow-sized Cooper’s hawk has been called a “flying cross,” with its long tail and short wings. None of those traits is reflected in the bird’s eponymous name. (Courtesy of [...]
Over the past five months since arriving in Chicago, Andrea Carolina Sevilla’s parents have been unable to enroll her in school even though the reason they left everything behind in [...]
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One person was killed and a second was injured when dozens of shots were fired early Saturday morning in the city's Humboldt Park community, according to police and a witness. [...]
MILWAUKEE, Wis. — No. 23 llinois traveled north for a test on the road early in the season against the Marquette Golden Eagles. Shauna Green’s team never looked quite comfortable, [...]
Next Game: Marquette 11/14/2023 | 7 pm CT FS1 Busey Bank Illini Sports Network Nov. 14 (Tue) / 7 pm CT Marquette [...]
A top ally to Mayor Brandon Johnson resigns from leadership positions among accusations of bullying and threats. This, as Johnson sees victories in campaign promises. Chicago voters will now decide [...]
Marine Noah Currier had recently returned to the United States from military service in Iraq when his life changed forever.He’d been riding in a military vehicle when a fellow Marine [...]
Wheaton Academy makes history with each football game it wins. Playing in their first state quarterfinal on Friday, the Warriors beat Sandwich 42-7 at Performance Trust Field in West Chicago. [...]
CHAMPAIGN, Ill. — The 2023-24 season is now in full swing. Illinois looked to keep its record perfect as it hosted Oakland for the second regular season game of the [...]
Story Links NEWPORT BEACH, CA. – The Pacific Club IMPACT® Foundation has named nine semifinalists for the 2023 Lott IMPACT® Trophy, including Illinois All-American DT Jer'Zhan Newton. Newton [...]
A longtime Magnificent Mile staple unexpectedly announced their upcoming closure on Thursday, revealing the restaurant will close for good by the end of the year. Grand Lux Café, which had [...]
The chief architect of Chicago’s COVID-19 response will begin a new role next year at the federal government’s public health agency after the former top health official for Mayor Lori [...]
How to Watch #25 Illinois vs. Oakland Game Time: 7 p.m. TV Channel: N/A Online Streaming: B1G+ Odds: ILL -22.5, O/U 149.5 Quick Hits Illinois Fighting Illini (1-0) Head Coach: [...]
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OAKWOOD, Ill. (WCIA) — The Illinois Sierra Club and other area groups are looking to protect a portion of the Kickapoo State Recreation Area. The Illinois Department of Natural Resources [...]
A Michigan Avenue staple, the Grand Lux Cafe made an unexpected announcement Thursday, revealing the restaurant plans to soon close its doors for good. The restaurant, which has been in [...]
Thanksgiving usually calls for filling our stomachs with turkey, mashed potatoes and lots of dessert. But for many, it’s not that simple. According to the Greater Chicago Food Depository, one [...]
Opening statements are expected to begin as soon as Thursday afternoon in the federal trial of ex-Ald. Edward Burke, the former City Council powerhouse accused of racketeering, bribery and attempted [...]
CHAMPAIGN, Ill. — Wednesday was National Signing Day for volleyball programs nationwide, and Fighting Illini head coach Chris Tamas announced two new additions to the Illinois family. The two incoming [...]
Story Links CHAMPAIGN, Ill.– University of Illinois head coach Brad Underwood announced Wednesday the signing of top-35 national recruit Morez Johnson Jr. and three-star prospects Jason Jakstys and [...]
As city officials continue to grapple with Chicago's migrant crisis, talks have begun with a nonprofit organization based in St. Louis to relocate some migrants to the Missouri city. The [...]
(Courtesy of Lycée Français de Chicago) 1. Browse Support artists and makers at two markets. The Lycée French Market brings together local and French artisans. You’ll find fine and decorative [...]
A 23-year-old Chicago Ridge man was denied bail after he was accused of robbing employees at a Rivers Casino in Des Plaines of more than $14,000 in casino chips, officials [...]
The Illini basketball team has begun the 2023-24 season with two impressive victories over Eastern Illinois and Kansas (exhibition). The Illini, ranked No. 25 in the preseason AP poll, have [...]
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A community meeting in Chicago's Brighton Park neighborhood Tuesday evening was contentious at moments as residents expressed concerns over a migrant basecamp planned in the area. As NBC 5 Investigates [...]
Chicago Public Schools headquarters. (Michael Izquierdo / WTTW News) The end to mayoral control of the Chicago Board of Education could come sooner than expected. Chicago’s mayor has long had [...]
It was the number 4s. On both sides of the ball. Nobody even knew that John Paddock came on the field, even on his first pass, the announcers thought it [...]
Click here for updates on this story RIDGETOP, Tennessee (WSMV) — A veteran’s last wish to have his ashes shot out of a cannon came true last weekend, according to [...]
The Cubs - Brewers rivalry just got a little more interesting. Hours was announced that the Chicago Cubs were firing David Ross and hiring Milwaukee Brewers manager Craig Counsell, reactions [...]
Business Debate Continues Ahead of City Council Vote on Paid Leave Ordinance Chicago workers could soon be guaranteed10 days of paid time-off under a proposed ordinance. But opponents of the [...]
This game could have been a referendum on the Bulls' disappointing recent history of player development. Lauri Markkanen was in town with Utah. He left Chicago and became an all-star [...]
CHAMPAIGN, Ill. — Wake up and smell the coffee, college basketball is finally here. The Kansas exhibition was a great taste of this year’s Illini, but Monday was the true [...]
Story Links Naismith Trophy Preaseason Watch List CHAMPAIGN, Ill.– The Atlanta Tipoff Club released on Monday the preseason top-50 watch list for the Naismith Trophy Men's College Player [...]
The Chicago Blackhawks logo adorns a jersey in Raleigh, N.C., May 3, 2021. (AP Photo / Karl B DeBlaker, File) CHICAGO (AP) — A former hockey player in the Chicago [...]
After a groundswell of calls from his council colleagues to step down over a “bullying” incident at a special City Council meeting last week, Ald. Carlos Ramirez Rosa, 35th, has [...]
Second-round IHSA football playoff pairings Times, dates to be announced Monday Class 8A Loyola Academy vs. St. Ignatius Edwardsville vs. York Lincoln-Way East vs. Warren Barrington vs. Maine South Class [...]
How to Watch #25 Illinois vs. Eastern Illinois Game Time: 7 p.m. TV Channel: N/A Online Streaming: B1G+ Odds: ILL -26.5, O/U 141.5 Quick Hits Illinois Fighting Illini (0-0) Head [...]
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One person was killed and another injured in a shooting in Grand Crossing early Sunday morning, according to Chicago police.A man fired shots at two men standing on the sidewalk [...]
John Paddock and Bielema embrace after the most improbable win of the Bielema era. What could have been this year for the Illini. Happy Sunday, Illinois Land! On the eve [...]