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Illinois keeps playing not to lose — and never to win

October 23rd, 2023|Tags: , , , , , , , , , , , , , |

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 [...]

Controversial Pipeline Canceled Amid Safety Concerns, Regulatory Push…

October 22nd, 2023|

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…

October 22nd, 2023|

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…

October 22nd, 2023|Tags: , , , , |

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

October 22nd, 2023|Tags: , , , , , , , , , , , , , , |

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

October 22nd, 2023|Tags: , , , , , , , , , , , , , |

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 [...]

Former Chicagoans seek release of son taken hostage by Hamas – NBC Ch…

October 21st, 2023|Tags: |

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…

October 21st, 2023|

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 [...]

Maryland volleyball drops five-set thriller to Illinois

October 21st, 2023|Tags: , , , , , , , , , , , |

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

October 21st, 2023|Tags: , , , , , , , , , , , , , |

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 [...]

‘Overjoyed:’ Biden, Pritzker express relief after Evanston mother, da…

October 20th, 2023|Tags: |

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…

October 20th, 2023|

(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 [...]

How to Watch Illinois vs. Ottawa: Game Time, TV Channel, Online Strea…

October 20th, 2023|Tags: , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , |

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 [...]

Bielema & Co. may have turned the corner for Illinois

October 19th, 2023|Tags: , , , , , , , , , , , , |

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 [...]

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