Will he get a Christmas wish?
As the ultimate City Hall insider for decades, Ed Burke became a master of behind-the-scenes maneuvers that shaped Chicago and his own political fortunes.But now his legacy will be decided [...]
How to Watch No. 16 Illinois vs. Colgate: Game Time, TV Channel, Onli…
How to Watch No. 16 Illinois vs. Colgate Game Time: 12 p.m. TV Channel: BTN Online Streaming: FOX Sports GO Radio: All Illinois basketball games air live on radio in [...]
McBride Homes Braggin’ Rights Game Set for Second Half of Sunday Doub…
Story Links Illinois Starters Last Game (2023-24 Stats) Pos. No. Name Ht. Yr. PPG RPG APG Season Note G 3 [...]
Chicago police – NBC Chicago
A 16-year-old boy was charged with two counts of first-degree murder in connection with the shooting deaths of a grandfather and his teenage grandson on Chicago's Southwest Side, according to [...]
College women’s volleyball drawing record interest. Chicago fans are …
When Tarah Dickerson, a longtime volleyball referee from Chicago’s Lincoln Square neighborhood, goes to watch college women’s volleyball at a bar, she is used to having to request the match [...]
One Illinois star is rocketing up the mock draft boards
This Illini squad is full of talent from top to bottom. How do they project at the next level, though? Illinois hasn't had much success in producing NBA talent in [...]
Inside the Huddle: Bryant Rediscovers Love for Basketball, Takes Adva…
“I had never been so far away from my family,” Genesis Bryant said. “Having that comfort taken away, being in a place where you know nobody, the weather is different, [...]
How long is RSV contagious? What you should know as respiratory illne…
As colder weather sets in across much of the country, many communities are experiencing a rise in respiratory illness, leading to an influx of patients at hospitals, doctors' offices and [...]
Week in Review: Closing Arguments in Burke Trial; Mayor Releases Publ…
In closing arguments, prosecutors in the corruption trail of former Chicago Ald. Ed Burke said he tried to trade city approvals for “landing the tuna” but defense attorneys say he [...]
Chicago to remove West Loop homeless encampment to clean area
City authorities plan to remove a group of tents under several West Loop viaducts for cleaning after residents raised safety concerns following recent violence.The encampments near Union and Ogilvie stations [...]
How is Illinois’ Ty Rodgers experiment going?
In 2012, a landmark moment in sports media took place. Photo by Jerritt Clark/Getty Images for The Goldwing Group On the ESPN show First Take, noted hot take artist Skip [...]
List of Michelin-rated restaurants participating – NBC Chicago
The best time to try some of Chicago's Michelin-rated restaurants is just around the corner. The 17th annual Chicago Restaurant Week will take place Jan. 19 through Feb. 4 of [...]
Chicago Tribune Journalists Push for Contract Deal, Accuse Hedge Fund…
The Chicago Tribune Freedom Center printing complex is pictured in a file photo. (WTTW News) Tribune Publishing journalists plan to picket and rally Saturday outside Tribune Tower, their former professional [...]
Chicago Board of Ed votes to prioritize neighborhood schools
Signaling a paradigm shift in a school system largely shaped by choice, the Chicago Board of Education passed a resolution Thursday to prioritize neighborhood schools in Chicago Public Schools’ forthcoming [...]
Brad Underwood turns 60 today. He’s a gift to Illinois.
For two days, Illinois Head Basketball Coach Brad Underwood will be exactly 20 years older than me. BU turns 60 today. Happy birthday to you, happy birthday to you. Happy [...]
Newton Officially Named Illinois’ 22nd Consensus All-American
Story Links CHAMPAIGN, Ill. — Illinois defensive tackle Jer'Zhan Newton has been named a Consensus All-American, the NCAA officially announced Thursday. Newton cemented his place as one of the all-time [...]
IDPH pushes health facilities to adopt respiratory virus mitigations …
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (WCIA) — The state’s public health agency is asking more healthcare facilities to increase their mitigation efforts to respiratory viruses. Illinois Department of Public Health officials are ramping [...]
There’s Renewed Efforts to Redefine Chicago’s Neighborhood Boundaries…
We all know Chicago as the city of neighborhoods, but how exactly are those neighborhoods defined? And do those boundaries last mapped out in the 1920s still hold true? That’s [...]
Anti-Cruelty Society sees uptick in adoptions after fees waived
From the moment he saw him, Landyn DeWitt had his heart set on adopting Poseidon, a 9-week old shepherd mix puppy taken in by the Anti-Cruelty Society. DeWitt recently moved [...]
Illinois’ Johnny Newton named a consensus All-American
Illini superstar defensive lineman Johnny Newton has officially been named a consensus All-American, signifying that he’s been included on at least three of the five NCAA-recognized All-American teams. Here’s the [...]
Burglars target several businesses in Chicago’s Uptown in recent days…
Employees at The Public Barber on Wilson Avenue are back at work just one day after being burglarized. “Watching it you know it feels like a violation,” said owner Michael [...]
Alleged parade shooter’s trial plan is a bad idea
Every day in court, people act as their own attorney, but primarily in civil cases.But, Robert Crimo III, the alleged Highland Park parade shooter, plans to represent himself at his [...]
‘It’s been overwhelming’: Bielema not surprised by DeVito’s NFL succe…
The Tommy DeVito craze doesn’t seem to be ending anytime soon as the undrafted rookie QB led the Giants to a third straight win defeating the Packers on Monday night. [...]
Newton Selected to Sporting News All-America First Team
Football December 13, 2023 News Story Links CHAMPAIGN, Ill. — Illinois defensive tackle Jer'Zhan Newton was named to the Sporting News [...]
As Deadline Looms, Assault Weapons Registration Rules Still Unresolve…
Illinois State Police acting chief legal counsel Suzanne Bond told lawmakers the agency has listened to gun owners’ concerns and made changes to the rules that were first proposed in [...]