Taylor Swift spends Christmas cheering on Travis Kelce and Chiefs – N…
It’s a Merry Swift-mas at Arrowhead Stadium for the Las Vegas Raiders-Kansas City Chiefs Christmas Day showdown. Taylor Swift made her grand entrance at the NFL arena to cheer on [...]
Chicago Cardinal Cupich celebrates Christmas Mass with detainees
Chicago Cardinal Blase Cupich spent Christmas morning with detainees at the Cook County Jail, telling them during Mass they were not alone, not forgotten.“Any time that we, in our life, [...]
Brad Underwood’s stocking is finally full of solutions
Merry Christmas, Illinois Land! Pounding Missouri into submission during the annual Braggin’ Rights game never gets old. That was especially true this holiday season, as Illinois and Brad Underwood came [...]
South Side church meets donation goal, provides gifts to kids – NBC C…
Hundreds of kids in need were able to receive Christmas gifts from a West Pullman church this year in part due to the generosity of NBC Chicago viewers. We first [...]
Illinois provides migrants with hotel housing in Chicago
The state of Illinois is temporarily providing hotel rooms to house up to 200 asylum-seekers in Chicago.About 30 hotel rooms were available Saturday night, with additional rooms available Sunday.The announcement [...]
Podziemski uses Illinois season as motivation in viral post
Whether you’re of the mindset that Brad Underwood should have played Brandin Podziemski more or not, you can’t disagree with Podz’s viral Christmas Eve post. 2 years ago at this [...]
Mike Nussbaum, prolific Chicago stage actor with film roles including…
By SOPHIA TAREENAssociated Press CHICAGO (AP) — Chicago actor Mike Nussbaum has died at age 99. He had a prolific stage career and roles in films including “Field of Dreams” [...]
Which stores are open and closed on Christmas Eve, Day – NBC Chicago
Which stores are open and closed for Christmas Eve and Christmas Day? While you may be running out of time to finish your list, many stores will remain open for [...]
For many migrants, outdoor settlements offer more cultural familiarit…
Even after being offered a bed in a city-run shelter multiple times since getting to Chicago from Ecuador in September, Jeancarlos Bosquez refused to take it.Instead, the 25-year-old and his [...]
Dense fog advisory in effect until noon
National Weather Service officials issued a dense fog advisory Saturday morning as visibility was less than a quarter mile in some areas in Chicago.The advisory remains in effect until noon, [...]
Widespread dense fog to continue through Sunday morning, drivers urge…
Anyone doing last-minute Christmas shopping late Saturday night -- or planning to venture out early Christmas Eve morning -- might want to leave a little earlier than planned. According to [...]
It’s time to take this Illinois team seriously
Revenge is sweet, isn’t it? That’s what No. 13 Illinois had on its mind on Friday night, one year after getting run out of the gym in the Braggin’ Rights [...]
Busload of migrants arrives at Westmont Metra station as suburban dro…
A busload of approximately 40 migrants was dropped off at the Metra station in west suburban Westmont late Saturday morning, continuing an escalation of suburban drop-offs that began earlier this [...]
Illinois’ convincing Braggin’ Rights win was a fever dream
X // @IlliniMBB What does this work of art say about the 2023-24 Illini’s potential? In an alternate universe, Brad Underwood and Dennis Gates are on opposite sidelines. In that [...]
Buses dropping off asylum-seekers in suburbs after Chicago tightens r…
Asylum-seekers who were destined for Chicago were recently dropped off at far-flung suburban locations with no warning in an apparent effort to circumvent drop-off policies implemented by Mayor Brandon Johnson. [...]
Week in Review: Burke Convicted in Landmark Trial; Migrants Sent to C…
Former Ald. Ed Burke was convicted of 13 of 14 counts of racketeering, bribery and extortion. Texas officials chartered a private plane to fly at least 91 migrants to Chicago [...]
Chicago police search for ex-boyfriend of mother killed in Austin
Chicago police are searching for a man suspected of killing an Austin mother of two who had obtained an order of protection against him weeks before her death, according to [...]
All I want for Christmas is Illinois to win Braggin’ Rights
Every year I circle a few dates on my calendar in January. Before we dive in to the specifics, I want to make one thing perfectly clear: I hate Missouri. [...]
Braggin’ Rights Series Extended Through 2029
Story Links Illinois and Missouri to continue annual rivalry at Enterprise Center in St. Louis Title sponsorship with McBride Homes extended through 2026 ST. LOUIS – University of [...]
Schaumburg shooting suspect escapes police custody while at hospital …
Police are searching for man suspected of attempted murder who escaped police custody while receiving medical treatment in suburban Schaumburg. Dion T. Rodgers, 23, was arrested in connection with a [...]
Prisoner Review Board Releases Final Illinoisan Serving Life Sentence…
In a selfie shared with Capitol News Illinois, Charles Collins prepares for his first Christmas at home in 14 years. (Photo submitted) For at least two hours of the ride [...]
Chicago aldermen convicted of corruption — and others facing charges
Former Chicago Ald. Ed Burke was convicted by a federal jury Thursday of racketeering conspiracy and a dozen other counts for using the clout of his elected office to win [...]
Da’Monte Williams graduates from police training
Former Illini guard Da’Monte Williams is officially one of Peoria’s newest police officers. Williams graduated this week from Illinois’ Police Training Institute after being sworn in as an office in [...]
Four Illini in Double Figures lead Illinois over UTEP 81-71
Next Game: at Indiana 12/31/2023 | 11:30 AM CT Big Ten Network 1400AM & 93.9FM Dec. 31 (Sun) / 11:30 AM CT [...]
Decatur, Springfield recognized with federal Recompete grants targeti…
CENTRAL ILLINOIS (WCIA) — The Economic Development Administration recognized two major Central Illinois cities for a grant designed to reduce unemployment and help develop economies. The federal government is launching [...]