Top-seeded Illini miss last-second shot, fall to Hoosiers in Big Ten Tournament
The Illini had two possessions with a chance to take the lead, but Trent Frazier threw a bad pass and Andre Curbelo missed a layup.
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Michigan's Howard Hits Wisconsin Assistant After Badgers Win
Michigan coach Juwan Howard hit Wisconsin assistant Joe Krabbenhoft after arguing with Wisconsin coach Greg Gard during the handshake line.
Plummer, Cockburn Lead Illinois Past Rutgers
Alfonso Plummer scored 24 points, Kofi Cockburn had a double-double and Illinois cruised to an victory over Rutgers on Friday night in the Big Ten opener for both teams.
Big Ten Teams Forfeit If Unable To Play Because Of COVID-19
Big Ten Football: Wildcats Coach Pat Fitzgerald On Recruiting And Rebuilding, Illini Coach Bret Bielema Hopes For Conference Success
Northwestern Wildcats football Coach Pat Fitzgerald has his work cut out for him after losing a lot of the players that won the Big Ten West Division.
Northwestern Women's Lacrosse Beats Maryland, Wins Big Ten Championship
Northwestern women's lacrosse built upon an impressive legacy Sunday as they won the Big Ten Championship.
Big Ten Has Record 9 NCAA Tourney Teams; 4 Get 1 Or 2 Seeds
The Big Ten again has more teams in the NCAA Tournament than any other conference, including a pair of No. 1 seeds and two No. 2s among its record nine teams in the Big Dance.
Kofi Cockburn Leads No. 3 Illini Over No. 5 Hawkeyes, To Advance To Big Ten Title Game Vs. No. 9 Buckeyes
The Fighting Illini (22-6) have won six straight, with three coming against top-10 foes. If Illinois wins one more, against No. 9 Ohio State, it would claim its first tourney title since 2005.
No. 9 Buckeyes Edge No. 4 Wolverines, Will Face No. 3 Illini In Big Ten Title Game
Duane Washington Jr. scored 24 points and E.J. Liddell added 18 and No. 9 Ohio State fended off a frantic finish from No. 4 Michigan for a 68-67 victory Saturday and a chance to play for the Big Ten Tournament title.
Big Ten Moves Men's Tournament From Chicago To Indianapolis
"Hosting both the men's and women's basketball tournaments in the same city allows for cohesive testing and medical protocols for both events, as well as centralized accommodations surrounding the competition venues," the Big Ten said.
No. 3 Ohio St. Runs Past No. 15 Wildcats For Big Ten Crown
Trey Sermon ran for a school-record 331 yards and two second-half touchdowns Saturday, helping No. 3 Ohio State rally for a 22-10 victory over Northwestern for a fourth consecutive Big Ten championship.
This Year's Big Ten Title Chase Shows Defense Still Matters
This year's Big Ten race shows defense still matters.
Illinois High School Players Still Sidelined Despite Big Ten Games Starting Soon
"At Nazareth, we were pretty excited to get back to state and get the title. But unfortunately that didn't work out."
Big Ten Conference Football To Resume In October Without Fans
The Big Ten Conference will resume playing football next month.
Big Ten Presidents To Discuss Starting Football
Big Ten university presidents will meet Sunday to hear a presentation about playing a fall football season after all -- maybe as soon as late October -- amid pressure from parents, players, coaches and even the president to kick off.
President Trump, Big Ten Boss Kevin Warren Discuss Restarting Football, Other Fall Sports
President Trump and Big Ten commissioner Kevin Warren had a "productive" conversation about restarting fall sports, which are currently postponed until spring due to COVID-19.
Report: Big Ten To Cancel College Football Season For This Fall
Most of the Big Ten's 14 presidents have reportedly voted not to play college football this fall.
Big Ten Football Season Set To Begin On Labor Day Weekend
The Big Ten was the last of the Power Five conferences to announce its schedule as college football navigates how to play games amid the coronavirus pandemic.
Big Ten Fall Sports Move To Conference Only Amid COVID-19 Pandemic
The Big Ten conference announced Thursday that all fall sports, including football, will be conference only for fall sports.
Big Ten Cancels Men's Basketball Tournament Over Coronavirus Concerns.
There were four games scheduled Thursday. Illinois was set to play Friday.
Nebraska Coach Fred Hoiberg Leaves Big Ten Game With Illness, Sent To Emergency Room In Indianapolis
Nebraska basketball coach Fred Hoiberg was transported to the emergency room after his team's loss to Indiana in the opening round of the Big Ten basketball tournament, according to published reports.
Ayo Dosunmu Scores 17 As Illinois Tops Iowa, Secures No. 4 Seed In Big Ten Tournament
Illini Top Rutgers, Stand Alone In Second Place In Big Ten Basketball
The Illinois Fighting Illini are hoping to be dancing in March, and winning tough games like the one Saturday against Rutgers will help.
Iowa Blows Out Illinois, Advances To Face Michigan In Big Ten Tournament
The Fighting Illini (12-21) used a 9-0 run to trim the Hawkeyes' lead to 30-29 with 4:38 left in the first half, but they gradually fell off the pace from there.
Wildcats Wait For Bowl Bid After Losing Big Ten Crown 45-24
John Moten IV had four carries for 76 yards and Isaiah Bowser wound up with 13 carries for 60 yards, but Northwestern still came up short.
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Following the chaos downtown last weekend that led to a teenage boy being shot dead in Millennium Park, there is a push for parents and the community to step up.
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Robert powers White Sox past Royals in 10 after Cueto's gem
Luis Robert hit a two-run homer in the 10th inning after Johnny Cueto's impressive Chicago debut, and the White Sox defeated the Kansas City Royals on Monday night in the opener of a five-game series.
Woman found shot and killed, man found dead in suspected murder-suicide at Warwick Allerton Hotel
Some guests said they did not hear anything when the shooting happened, and the hotel had not alerted them to what happened.
Chicago Police officer hit by car while chasing suspect in West Englewood
The officer who was struck was stabilized at a local hospital.
Lightfoot moving back weekend curfew for minors to 10 p.m., after teen slain at Millennium Park
"I'm urging parents, guardians, and responsible adults in the lives of children to make sure that you know what the rules are, and that you make a plan with your children and young people," Lightfoot said.
Contreras hits 1st-inning slam, Cubs shut out Pirates
Willson Contreras led off with a double and became a rare leadoff hitter with a first-inning grand slam as the Chicago Cubs burst to an eight-run lead and beat the Pittsburgh Pirates on Monday night.
3-year-old hit, killed by school bus in Cary
At the time of the accident, one student was on the school bus in addition to the driver.
Person of interest in custody in robbery, shooting of Dakotah Earley in Lincoln Park
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Rogers Park residents upset after 3 women died of the sweltering heat inside their apartment
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A man who has spent three decades behind bars for a murder he says he didn't commit is now getting one more shot to prove he didn't do it.
Fellow members of CHAMPS mentoring program mourn loss of Seandell Holiday, 16
For the young men in the program at Gary Comer College Prep in Grand Crossing, losing their classmate Seandell was like losing a brother.
Chicago's mayor, city leaders push to protect tourist attraction 'jewel' after fatal shooting at Millennium Park
"Millennium Park is so much a part of the social and cultural fabric of our city. It is the number one tourist destination in the Midwest."
White Sox pitcher Dylan Cease talks strike outs and close shaves
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Marion Richardson held on $250,000 bond in shooting death of Seandell Holliday
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Abbott baby formula plant could reopen in two weeks
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Retired CBS 2 anchor, political reporter Derrick Blakley honored with Silver Circle Award
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Aldermen approve new Chicago ward map, avoid ballot referendum on new boundaries
The new map, which sets the boundaries for Chicago's 50 wards for the next 10 years, has 14 Latino majority wards, 16 Black majority wards, one Black plurality ward, and the city's first-ever Asian majority ward.
Evanston Township High School requiring masks starting Monday
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Old Town residents meet with CPD to discuss safety after crowds took over North Avenue Beach
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Marion Richardson, suspect in Millennium Park shooting death of Seandell Holliday in court
Police said 17-year-old Richardson, who they believe was involved in the shooting, was found a block away on Michigan Avenue.
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Illinois Supreme Court to decide whether landlord who accused former alderman of zoning shakedown can sue the city
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Lightfoot moving back weekend curfew for minors to 10 p.m., after teen slain at Millennium Park
"I'm urging parents, guardians, and responsible adults in the lives of children to make sure that you know what the rules are, and that you make a plan with your children and young people," Lightfoot said.
Aldermen approve new Chicago ward map, avoid ballot referendum on new boundaries
The new map, which sets the boundaries for Chicago's 50 wards for the next 10 years, has 14 Latino majority wards, 16 Black majority wards, one Black plurality ward, and the city's first-ever Asian majority ward.
Biden to travel Tuesday to Buffalo following mass shooting
Ten people were killed Saturday in what officials are calling a hate crime and a case of racially motivated violent extremism.
Gov. Pritzker signs legislation protecting auto accident victims from rogue towing companies
Among its requirements are a "tow rotation list," in which essentially, police agencies will call an approved list of tow companies whenever there's an accident.
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Abbott to resume production of baby formula at Sturgis, Michigan plant after recall
Abbott Nutrition said after its plant in Sturgis, Michigan gets back in operation, product could be back on shelves in six to eight weeks, subject to approval by the Food and Drug Administration.
Chicago gas prices hit new record, at more than $5 per gallon
According to AAA, the average price of a gallon of regular unleaded gasoline is $5.12 as of Tuesday morning.
Parents desperate, searching for options amid persistent nationwide baby formula shortage
Parents are struggling to keep up with the nationwide shortage of baby formula – with several retailers now limiting how much you can buy. So what do you do if you can't find any?
North Chicago man finding himself stuck as he tries to get missing jewelry back from shuttered Sears
A North Chicago man had been saving a diamond ring for a special lady, but now, his dream proposal is ruined.
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Abbott baby formula plant could reopen in two weeks
Sturgis plant will reopen soon as nationwide out-of-stock levels of baby formula rise above 40%.
COVID-19 reaches 'high' community risk level in Evanston
The Evanston Department of Health and Human Service reported 397 new COVID-19 cases over the last seven days – up from 305 the prior week.
Advocate Aurora Health merging with Charlotte-based Atrium Health
Advocate Aurora Health will be merging with Atrium Health.
CPS launches 'Please Stay' campaign to promote mental health and prevent teen suicides
Chicago Public Schools has become the first school district in the nation to launch a new anti-suicide campaign created by Lady Gaga's Born This Way foundation.
Mayor Lightfoot pledges $500,000 for abortion access ahead of possible overturn of Roe v. Wade
"As long as I am mayor, the city of Chicago will continue to take comprehensive approach to reproductive justice," Lightfoot said.
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FTX cryptocurrency exchange opens new headquarters in Chicago
Mayor Lori Lightfoot helped cut the ribbon Tuesday morning to open the official U.S. headquarters of FTX, a Bahamas-based cryptocurrency exchange.
Bally's unveils further plans for Chicago casino; some aldermen say it's being pushed through too fast
The city did not conduct a new safety study to determine how crime would be impacted by a casino - in hopes of getting the casino up and generating revenue quickly.
Boeing to move corporate headquarters from Chicago to Arlington, Virginia
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Mayor Lori Lightfoot places bet on Bally's plan for River West casino, but more hurdles remain
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Woman was set to fulfill dream with vegan tattoo shop, only to be shut down by Orland Park zoning laws
An environmentally-conscious suburban woman spent a lot of green to get her business up and running – and then after she had welcomed just one customer, the Village of Orland Park shut her down.
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Robert powers White Sox past Royals in 10 after Cueto's gem
Luis Robert hit a two-run homer in the 10th inning after Johnny Cueto's impressive Chicago debut, and the White Sox defeated the Kansas City Royals on Monday night in the opener of a five-game series.
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Cubs lose first game in series against Diamondbacks 4-3
Cubs fall short in a close Game 1 in the series against the Diamondbacks 4-3.
White Sox get clobbered by Yankees again for third loss in four games
Giancarlo Stanton homered in his third consecutive game, Aaron Judge went deep for the second time in two nights and the New York Yankees beat the Chicago White Sox on Friday night.
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Dave Chappelle attacked by armed man while onstage in L.A.
The controversial comic laughed off the incident after being tackled, and video appeared to show the person who charged him being beaten onstage.
Naomi Judd, Grammy-winning singer, has died at 76
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'Jersey Boys' is returning to a Chicago stage next week
The new national tour of "Jersey Boys" opens next week at the Cadillac Palace Theatre, celebrating the music of the Frankie Valli and the Four Seasons.
Lollapalooza announces daily lineup; single-day tickets now on sale
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'Golden Girls' fan convention under way at Navy Pier
The Golden Con for fans of the classic sitcom – starring Bea Arthur, Estelle Getty, Rue McClanahan, and Betty White – runs through Sunday.
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Person of interest in police custody in violent robbery in Lincoln Park
Dakotah Earley was shot and critically wounded in the robbery earlier this month.
Man, woman dead in murder-suicide at Warwick Allerton Hotel
"I just assumed that someone was, you know, screwing around – slamming doors or something – and then a few minutes later, I heard hotel security outside the room, and so then, I step outside, and then I saw the shooting victim right outside my door," guest Beni Rincon said.
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