EIU suspends men’s swimming team amidst hazing reports
CHARLESTON, Ill. (WCIA) — Eastern Illinois University is suspending its men’s swimming and diving program due to reports of hazing within the program. University officials announced the suspension on Thursday, [...]
What Chicago-Area Researchers Are Still Trying to Learn About Long CO…
Alma Aguilar, a long Covid patient, participates in the RECOVER research study at Mile Square Health Center on March 10, 2022. (Joshua Clark / University of Illinois Chicago) This is [...]
27 buses carrying migrants arrive in Chicago since Saturday
Osvalgo Montilla, 57, got off a charter bus in Chicago’s West Loop Wednesday afternoon after trekking thousands of miles from Venezuela, thinking about his wife of 25 years who was [...]
Devon Witherspoon is already a budding NFL star
With NFL football back and in full swing, ever wonder how some former Illini are faring in their respective homes? We’ve got you covered. Devon Witherspoon Our guy. If you [...]
Men’s Basketball Mini Plans on Sale Now
Season Tickets | Mobile Passes | Mini Plans | Premium Seating | Join the I FUND Champaign, ILL. – Illinois men's basketball mini plans are on sale now. There are three ticket options available: Go Illini, Super Sunday, [...]
Expert offers tips if you come into contact with spotted lanternfly –…
Shortly a decade after first being detected in the United States, the invasive spotted lanternfly has now been detected and identified in Illinois for the first time. While the bug [...]
With Broadway Hopes, New Betty Boop Stage Musical to Premiering in Ch…
This image released by Boneau/Bryan-Brown shows Jasmine Amy Rogers, who will star in “BOOP! The Betty Boop Musical.” The production makes its debut this fall in Chicago with hopes that [...]
Illinois Football & 9 other things to watch on Peacock
If you want to watch Illinois Football the next couple of weeks, you’ll need to have Peacock. The Illini will play Purdue and Maryland over the next month on NBC’s [...]
Victim of Bucktown armed robbery released from hospital as community …
Chicagoans are demanding better protection after a rash of armed robberies has impacted several neighborhoods across the city. Just Monday, one man was attacked by two men while on his [...]
President Joe Biden Makes Unprecedented Visit to Auto Workers Picket …
Video: Joining “Chicago Tonight” to discuss the strike are Dave Sloan, co-president of the Chicago Automobile Trade Association, which represents auto dealers; and Chris Pena, president of the UAW Local [...]
Official says behind-the-wheel testing age should remain 79
The Illinois secretary of state’s office is recommending that a pandemic-driven state law that raised the minimum age for required behind-the-wheel driving tests for license renewals from 75 to 79 [...]
Illinois is incredibly close to building something special
Thank god they survived. This first third of the season has not been the easiest for Illinois, so I understand there to be some doubt among the fans. I know [...]
Illini in the NFL | Week 3
Illini in the NFL | Week 3 - University of Illinois Athletics Skip to main contentPause All RotatorsAll Rotators Playing© 2023 University of Illinois Division of Intercollegiate AthleticsBielfeldt Athletics Administration Building, [...]
Scherer calls for drastic measure to crack down on Blue Cross Blue Sh…
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (NEXSTAR) — House Democrat Sue Scherer says she is tired of getting calls from people in her district about Blue Cross Blue Shield of Illinois. Now, she wants [...]
Robberies at Loyola, DePaul prompt safety concerns among college stud…
From the University of Illinois Chicago to DePaul University and Loyola University, Chicago has recently seen an uptick in armed robberies on or near college campuses at all different times [...]
Writers Guild and Hollywood Studios Reach Tentative Agreement to End …
Video: Joining “Chicago Tonight” to discuss the tentative deal and the ongoing SAG strike is Courtney Rioux, an actor and national board member for SAG-AFTRA; Tony Barracca, business manager and [...]
Bears stadium, redo of Arington Park, is town’s priority
Working with the Chicago Bears Football Club in creating a “one-of-a-kind redevelopment plan for the former Arlington Racetrack” is the No. 1 strategic priority of the Arlington Heights Village Board.Trustees [...]
Illinois opens as early underdog to Walters, Purdue
In the Ryan Walters Bowl, the odds experts are giving the early edge to Purdue. DraftKings had the Boilermakers open as a 1-point favorite over Illinois on Sunday. The over/under [...]
Illinois Travels to Purdue for First Big Ten Road Game
Illinois Travels to Purdue for First Big Ten Road Game - University of Illinois Athletics Skip to main contentPause All RotatorsAll Rotators Playing© 2023 University of Illinois Division of Intercollegiate AthleticsBielfeldt [...]
Free government COVID tests available via mail – NBC Chicago
As cases and hospitalizations climb in the U.S., government officials are bringing back a program that brings free COVID tests mailed directly to residents. The program was halted nearly three [...]
Taylor Swift Cheers on Travis Kelce as Chicago Bears Take on Kansas C…
(Taylor Swift / Facebook) (CNN) — It’s a love story, perhaps, for NFL tight end Travis Kelce and Taylor Swift, who was seen in Kelce’s family suite at Sunday’s game [...]
Missing women’s families seek help in years-old cases
Karen Phillips had hoped she wouldn’t have to attend another news conference for her daughter’s birthday.Phillips’ daughter, Kierra Coles, has been missing for five years. On Sunday, her daughter’s 31st [...]
Are Underwood and Bielema the same? Yes, and no.
Happy Sunday, Illinois Land! My mind is playing tricks on me. My emotional capital must find a way to expand itself. It feels like I am living in the bizarro [...]
Illinois Closes Nonconference Schedule With Home Win Over Florida Atl…
Illinois Closes Nonconference Schedule With Home Win Over Florida Atlantic - University of Illinois Athletics Skip to main contentPause All RotatorsAll Rotators Playing© 2023 University of Illinois Division of Intercollegiate AthleticsBielfeldt [...]
Chicago’s forecast to see slight chance of showers, increasing clouds…
The Chicago area should stay mostly dry on Sunday, but early sunshine will likely give way to cloud cover during the afternoon and evening hours. According to the NBC 5 [...]