United Airlines window, middle, aisle seat boarding process to change…
United Airlines economy passengers will soon be spared the awkward boarding “seat shuffle” of climbing over one another to get to their seats. But those who prefer sitting near the [...]
New Musical Showcasing Jazz Legend Louis Armstrong Now Playing in Chi…
Black Theatre United is an organization aimed at creating more diversity and inclusion in theater. With the help of that group, actress Vanessa Williams is making her producorial debut for [...]
Judge clears way for release of man convicted of killing cop in 1976
A Cook County judge on Wednesday cleared the way for the release of a man who has been in prison for more than four decades for the fatal shooting of [...]
Illinois Basketball is at a crossroads. Is this the season?
As we embark on Year 7 of the Brad Underwood era it feels like we are at a crossroads for the program. Will the Illini take the next step and [...]
Newton Named AP Midseason All-American
Football October 18, 2023 New Story Links CHAMPAIGN, Ill. — Illinois defensive tackle Jer'Zhan Newton has been named to the Associated [...]
New U of I clinical trial aims to help dogs with limb amputations
by: Will Simmons Posted: Oct 18, 2023 / 02:27 PM CDT Updated: Oct 18, 2023 / 02:27 PM CDT URBANA, Ill. (WCIA) — A new clinical trial at the University [...]
Under The Shell: Former Maryland lineman Dee Gray
On this week’s episode of the Under the Shell Podcast, hosts Brendan Weissel, Sam Jane and Michael Howes are joined by NFL draft pick and former Maryland football offensive lineman, [...]
Illinois is only Big Ten school with ranked men’s & women’s programs
How about this stat? After the Illinois women’s basketball team appeared at No. 23 in the preseason AP poll on Tuesday, the Illini became the only Big Ten program with [...]
Crawford Wins Flyer Invite, Illini Second in Team Race
Story Links KETTERING, Ohio – Illinois fifth-year senior Timmy Crawford finished first as an individual competitor to claim medalist honors for the first time in [...]
Hundreds of Central Illinois students without required proof of immun…
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (WCIA) – Hundreds of desks at some Central Illinois schools are empty. It’s because many students failed to prove they got their vaccinations and physicals. As of Monday, [...]
Invoices show how millions of dollars flowed to Favorite Healthcare S…
The growing number of migrants arriving in the city of Chicago has raised questions among leaders about how the city can continue to shoulder the growing costs of staffing migrant [...]
The Chicago Symphony Orchestra in a Mix of Beethoven, Mahler and Nina…
Baritone Christian Gerhaher performs songs from Mahler’s “Des Knaben Wunderhorn,” led by Jaap van Zweden with the Chicago Symphony Orchestra. (Todd Rosenberg) The Chicago Symphony Orchestra was in its usual [...]
Can Illinois’ offense continue to develop? Probably.
I like the fight of this team. After what we saw against Purdue and Nebraska, it was nice to see that fight back in all three levels of the game [...]
Sangamon County State’s Attorney appointed as associate judge
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (WCIA) – Sangamon County State’s Attorney Dan Wright will be taking on a new role. Wright has been appointed as an associate judge for the Seventh Judicial Circuit, [...]
Grading Maryland’s position groups after its loss to Illinois
Maryland football had a great chance to gain bowl eligibility Saturday when it took on a 2-4 Illinois team at home. Instead, it suffered a disappointing and disheartening 27-24 loss. [...]
Illinois at No. 25 in first Top 25 poll of season
Basketball season is here. The AP Top 25 dropped its first poll of the season Monday morning, and Illinois found itself at No. 25. It's Illinois’ first ranking since December, [...]
Chicago: LIVE IN CONCERT | State Farm Center
Click Here to Purchase Tickets with a Promo Code Hailed as one of the "most important bands in music since the dawn of the rock and roll era," the [...]
Chicago police – NBC Chicago
Police say a man is in custody after he allegedly made a violent threat at Chicago’s O’Hare International Airport on Monday. According to authorities, the incident occurred inside Terminal 1 [...]
4 People Killed By Gunfire Over Weekend in Chicago: Police | Chicago …
(Michael Izquierdo / WTTW News) Four people were killed by gunfire across Chicago over the weekend, while more than a dozen others were injured in other shootings. According to Chicago [...]
Trial of Cook County ex-assistant state’s attorneys opens Monday
Nearly one year ago, a Cook County grand jury returned indictments accusing two former assistant state’s attorneys of misconduct in the prosecution of a man who the courts have said [...]
Cubs shortstop Shawon Dunston played game at a sprint
Part 2 of 3 The Chicago Cubs, on the heels of a division championship season in 1984, felt shortstop Shawon Dunston was ready for the big leagues in 1985. Manager [...]
Illinois slight underdog for Homecoming showdown with Wisconsin
Bret Bielema will go for his second win against his former team this Saturday when the Badgers coming to Champaign for Illinois’ Homecoming. And Vegas thinks the Illini have a [...]
Mary Henson to be Honored as Inaugural Spirit of the Illini Award Win…
Story Links CHAMPAIGN, Ill. – Mary Henson, wife of legendary Illinois basketball head coach Lou Henson, has been named as the inaugural winner of the Spirit of [...]
Justin Fields leaves game with apparent injury – NBC Chicago
Chicago Bears quarterback Justin Fields was forced to leave Sunday's game against the Minnesota Vikings due to an injury. Fields was scrambling to the left on a third-down play in [...]
Tommy DeVito elevated to Giants’ active roster
Former Illinois QB Tommy DeVito may make his NFL debut on Sunday. DeVito was elevated to the Giants’ active roster for their Sunday night showdown in Buffalo against the Bills. [...]