Harmon, Dainja step up in Illinois’ first game without Shannon
CHAMPAIGN, Ill. — When the adversity around the program was at an all-time high, every single Illini stepped up. After leading scorer Terrence Shannon Jr. was suspended indefinitely following his [...]
No. 11 Illinois Wraps Up Non-Conference Slate With Emphatic Win Over …
Next Game: Northwestern 1/2/2024 | 8 pm CT BTN Busey Bank Illini Sports Network Jan. 02 (Tue) / 8 pm CT Northwestern [...]
Multiple health systems reinstate requirements – NBC Chicago
Several Chicago-area hospital systems have reinstated mask policies due to an increase in cases of respiratory viruses and new recommendations from the Illinois Department of Public Health. At least four [...]
At Albany Park Elementary School, Community Rallies Behind Migrant St…
It has been a challenging journey for thousands of migrant children arriving in Chicago. An Albany Park elementary school has become a haven for hundreds of migrant students; staff and [...]
A look at new laws set to take effect in 2024
Good morning, Chicago.More than 300 new state laws take effect on Jan. 1, affecting everything from education and criminal justice to employee benefits and indoor vaping, with most reflecting the [...]
How to Watch No. 11 Illinois vs. Fairleigh Dickinson: Game Time, TV C…
How to Watch No. 11 Illinois vs. Fairleigh Dickinson Game Time: 8 p.m. TV Channel: BTN Online Streaming: FOX Sports GO Radio: All Illinois basketball games air live on radio [...]
No. 11 Illini Back In Action Friday vs. FDU
Story Links Illinois Probable Starters Pos. No. Name Ht. Wt. Yr. PPG RPG APG Note G/F 20 Ty Rodgers 6-6 [...]
Video showing suspects in fatal shooting of Chatham security guard re…
Surveillance video capturing shoplifters who are wanted in connection with a fatal shooting of a security guard in Chicago's Chatham neighborhood last week has been released by police. Two men [...]
Many migrant families made their way to Lake County in 2023
Asylum-seeking migrants have been arriving in Chicago and the collar counties throughout the year, advocates say the families have come in search of something they lacked in their home countries: [...]
Grading out Illinois’ non-conference performance
We’re a little over one-third of the way through the season, with one more non-conference game against Fairleigh Dickinson on Friday. Time to grade the non-conference results. The Illini started [...]
Lake Shelbyville collecting used Christmas trees for fish habitats
SHELBYVILLE, Ill. (WCIA) — Lake Shelbyville has a unique use for Central Illinois Christmas trees after the holidays are over. Lake officials are collecting old trees in Sullivan and Shelbyville [...]
Minimum wage increase coming New Year’s Day – NBC Chicago
With the new year just days away, new and updated laws are also slated to take effect as Illinoisans ring in 2024, and that list includes an other increase to [...]
Chicago, New York and Denver mayors seek help on migrants
Amid a recent uptick in asylum-seekers from the southern border arriving in Chicago, New York and Denver, the mayors of the three cities Wednesday renewed their collective call for the [...]
Black-Owned Retail Businesses Look to Build on Holiday Season Momentu…
Owning a small business comes with its challenges. But the holiday shopping season can be a welcome gift for many Chicago small business owners. There was some good news this [...]
US delegation meeting with Mexican government for talks on the surge …
MEXICO CITY — A top U.S. delegation is meeting with Mexico’s president Wednesday in what many see as an attempt to have Mexico do more to limit a surge of [...]
Two things about Brandin Podziemski can be true at once
Plenty of takes have been written about Brandin Podziemski’s short time with the Illini during the 2021-22 basketball season, as well as his current success in the NBA. These discussions [...]
Stolen Slim Jim’s car dubbed ‘Fast Meat’ found in Hillside – NBC Chic…
Looks like someone bit off a bit more than they could chew with this one. A custom Nissan Z dubbed “Fast Meat” and used to advertise Slim Jim was recovered [...]
Lisa Ann Walter of ‘Abbott Elementary’ on Returning to the Hit Show a…
It’s been nearly two months since the SAG-AFTRA strike ended and actors returned to work. Among those returning were Lisa Ann Walter, who plays Melissa Schemmenti on “Abbott Elementary.” Walter [...]
Michigan State OL Kevin Wigenton II commits to Illinois
Bret Bielema and his staff filled a positional need for the team last Wednesday, grabbing a commitment from Michigan State transfer OL Kevin Wigenton II. Bielema and his staff were [...]
EIF’s Foodmobile rolling into Champaign Co. in January
CHAMPAIGN COUNTY, Ill. (WCIA) — The Eastern Illinois Foodbank’s Foodmobile will be making its way back into Champaign County this January to held feed families facing food insecurity. RELATED: C-U [...]
Holiday events open through the new year in Chicago – NBC Chicago
If you ran out of time to take part in some of your favorite holiday festivities in the Chicago area, you might still have a chance. Many of the region's [...]
The warmest and coldest since 1871
1877 50 degrees "Yesterday was the most uneventful and unsensational of all Christmases that have been celebrated in Chicago since the city has had an existence and a name. The [...]
TCR’s Illinois predictions for 2024
Stephen Cohn: Illinois makes the Final Four. Dennis Gates said it will happen, so now it has to. Idrees Kudaimi: Terrence Shannon Jr finishes top 3 in national player of [...]
What is Boxing Day? – NBC Chicago
Boxing Day is a public holiday celebrated in the United Kingdom and some Commonwealth countries, including Canada, Australia and New Zealand. Why is it Called Boxing Day? Boxing Day originated [...]
Another week, another jump for Illinois in the AP poll
Merry Christmas, Illini nation. For the first time in more than two seasons, Illinois is closing in on the top-10 of the Associated Press top 25. The Illini checked in [...]