Illinois Lawmakers Pass Bill Aimed at Modernizing Professional Licens…
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 charged in an alleged sexual assault…
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 [...]
Illinois Volleyball loses in four sets at No. 1 Nebraska
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, [...]
Chicago Cubs new manager Craig Counsell to be introduced Monday – NBC…
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 [...]
As Backlash Against Chicago’s Sanctuary City Status Gains Steam, Supp…
(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 [...]
Robbery suspect charged after police chase on interstate
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 [...]
Paddock — and Lunney — deserve credit for Illinois’ offensive explosi…
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 [...]
Here’s how an El Niño winter could unfold in the Chicago area – NBC C…
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 [...]
North American Birds Named After Bad People Will Get a New Name. So W…
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 [...]
Migrant family journeys back to Venezuela, more leaving Chicago
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 [...]
Walk-Off Win: Illinois Takes Down Indiana in Overtime Behind Historic…
Story Links Next Game: at Iowa 11/18/2023 | 2:30 PM FS1 Nov. 18 (Sat) / 2:30 PM [...]
‘It’s getting worse:’ 1 killed, 1 injured when hail of gunfire erupts…
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. [...]
No. 23 Illinois falls in early season test at Marquette
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, [...]
No. 25 Illinois Uses Late Scoring Run, Defensive Dominance to Defeat …
Next Game: Marquette 11/14/2023 | 7 pm CT FS1 Busey Bank Illini Sports Network Nov. 14 (Tue) / 7 pm CT Marquette [...]
Week in Review: Chicago’s Paid Leave Policy; Burke Trial Underway | C…
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 [...]
A Chicago-led team reimagines accessibility for wounded veterans
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 football makes more history
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. [...]
Shannon Jr., Illinois outlast Oakland in hard fought win
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 [...]
Newton Named One of Nine Lott IMPACT Trophy Semifinalists
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 [...]
Grand Lux Café releases statement after announcing upcoming closure –…
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 [...]
Dr. Allison Arwady, who headed Chicago response to COVID, joining CDC
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 Illinois vs. Oakland: Game Time, TV Channel, Online Stre…
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: [...]
#25 Illini Host Oakland Friday
Story Links Sold Out | Buy on SeatGeek Illinois Probable Starters (Based on Previous Game) [...]
IL Sierra Club calls to preserve landscape at Kickapoo State Park
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 [...]
Michigan Avenue’s Grand Lux Cafe to unexpectedly close this year – NB…
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 [...]