Week in Review: Chicago’s Budget Shortfall; $25M Wrongful Conviction …
Mayor Brandon Johnson’s newest challenge is the projected $538 million budget shortfall — while he vows against an increase in the property tax levy. Chicago City Council votes to pay [...]
Popular Chicago Cubs bar becomes latest burglary target
The beloved Wrigleyville tavern Nisei Lounge became the most recent target in a series of bar and restaurant break-ins after a person removed a window and ransacked the bar early [...]
Illinois ready for upset bid against Penn State
The odds are not in favor of the Fighting Illini. Coming into the weekend as 14.5 point underdogs, Illinois is going to need to pull off a miracle to take [...]
Levenick to Serve as Honorary Captain vs. Penn State
Levenick to Serve as Honorary Captain vs. Penn State - University of Illinois Athletics Skip to main contentPause All RotatorsAll Rotators Playing© 2023 University of Illinois Division of Intercollegiate AthleticsBielfeldt Athletics [...]
Arepas – the backbone of Venezuelan cuisine – NBC Chicago
In China, it’s rice. In France, bread of course. And in countries like Colombia and Venezuela, the arepa forms the backbone of the cuisine. NBC 5's Food Guy Steve Dolinsky [...]
Former First Lady of Ukraine With Deep Chicago Ties Confident of Vict…
Former First Lady of Ukraine Kateryna Yushchenko said her country is confident it will prevail in its bloody war with Russia. “Our country is united as never before,” said Yushchenko [...]
Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson sidesteps questions about city treasure…
Mayor Brandon Johnson said Thursday that elected officials should be held to a high standard even as he sidestepped a question about allegations of misconduct against Chicago Treasurer Melissa Conyears-Ervin [...]
FamILLy Focus: Fighting Illini Fans Share Favorite Illinois Big Ten F…
As Illinois returns to Memorial Stadium on Sept. 16, when the Fighting Illini take on Penn State in the team's Big Ten opener, it is important to reflect on the [...]
‘I want to play a game so bad’ – NBC Chicago
Connor Bedard will make his unofficial Chicago Blackhawks debut this weekend in Minnesota at the 2023 Tom Kurvers Prospect Showcase featuring some of the club's top prospects. Chicago will play St. [...]
Illinois State Fair Reports 9-Year Attendance High of 708,000 People …
Gov. J.B. Pritzker, organizers of the Illinois State Fair and others cut the ribbon at the main gate of the Illinois State Fairgrounds last month. (Jerry Nowicki / Capitol News [...]
$1B Fermilab project on hold after worker injured during fall
A massive project to build one of the world’s most powerful particle accelerators at Fermilab has been halted since May 25 while federal authorities investigate an accident that severely injured [...]
Illinois women’s basketball releases non-conference schedule
Ahead of a year with growing expectations, Illinois on Wednesday released its non-conference schedule. Shauna Green’s second season will include several high-profile games, including a matchup with Notre Dame on [...]
Non-Conference Schedule Announced for Illinois Women’s Basketball
CHAMPAIGN, Ill. – The second non-conference schedule of the Shauna Green era at Illinois has been announced and features seven home games for the Fighting Illini. In addition to the [...]
Data center firm acquires former Sears headquarters
A Dallas-based data center firm will take over the former Sears Holding Corp. headquarters in Hoffman Estates, ending the retailer’s 30-year history with the village.Compass Datacenters will most likely demolish [...]
Fall leaf colors depend on weather, experts say
Arborists say unpredictable weather patterns this year in Illinois are having an effect on leaf colors this fall, causing earlier changes that may not be as vibrant. Spencer Campbell, the [...]
‘Completely different script’ for Illinois vs. Penn State
Conference games start this weekend, which means every game matters. The Illini will not be eased into Big Ten play as they host No. 7 Penn State this Saturday at [...]
Fighting Illini Take Down Braves on Tuesday
PEORIA, Ill. – A four-set match favored the Fighting Illini as Illinois volleyball topped Bradley at the Renaissance Center on Tuesday night. The Fighting Illini improved to 5-3 with the [...]
Chicago fire lieutenant’s funeral set for Wednesday – NBC Chicago
A lieutenant with the Chicago Fire Department will be laid to rest Wednesday, with several downtown streets closing as fellow firefighters and first responders pay tribute with a procession and [...]
A Proposed Ordinance Would Hike Minimum Wage for Tipped Workers in Ch…
Ald. Jessie Fuentes (26th Ward) is sponsoring a Chicago ordinance that would eliminate the subminimum wage for tipped workers. Why? Currently, tipped workers such as restaurant servers, bartenders, bussers and [...]
The Illini are far from quitting on 2023
For the love of god, this is just Week 3. This thought should never be uttered. How long until fans turn on Bielema?This is unacceptable.— Mike Carpenter (@FanboyCarp) September 9, [...]
Illini to Play Notre Dame in Citi Shamrock Classic November 18 on Nat…
CHAMPAIGN, Ill. – The first piece of Illinois women's basketball's 2023-24 schedule has been revealed with the Fighting Illini facing off against Notre Dame from the nation's capital on Saturday, [...]
ADM explosion draws third OSHA investigation, skepticism from public …
DECATUR, Ill. (NEXSTAR) — The U.S. Department of Labor confirmed Monday that they are opening an OSHA investigation following the explosion at the ADM East Plant Sunday night. The explosion [...]
McDonald’s is phasing out self-serve soda stations — here’s why – NBC…
Testing out all the possible soda combinations at your local McDonald’s will one day become a thing of the past. McDonald’s USA has confirmed to TODAY.com that it will be [...]
Illinois & FAU set for afternoon kickoff
Illinois and FAU will meet for the first-time ever in the middle of the afternoon. Officials announced Monday that the kickoff for the Sept. 23 game will be at 2:30 [...]
Volleyball Closes Out Non-Conference Action at Bradley, Boilermaker C…
Illinois (4-3) vs. Bradley, USC, and UCF // Sept. 12, 14-15 // Renaissance Coliseum & Holloway Gymnasium Match Eight at Bradley (7-2, 0-0 MVC) Tuesday, Sept. 12 | 6 p.m. [...]