Gurnee Native And Former Illini Star Fundraises For Hospitality Workers
Gurnee native and former Illini basketball star Brandon Paul is helping out people in Chicago, even as his professional career takes a hit.
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Wisch: Illini Short On Expectations, Long On Experience
What exactly would you call this season for the University of Illinois basketball team?
Wisch: How Far Can The Fighting Illini Go?
The last time Illinois and Colorado squared off in a game that truly meant something, the Fighting Illini fell far behind, staged a furious comeback and escaped with a dramatic one-point victory.
Illinois, Paul Get Shot At Strong Finish In NCAA Tournament
Illinois ran out of the gate to start this season, a hot-shooting surprise that opened 12-0 just months after imploding in a way that made observers wonder whether the Illini might carry the effects for some time.
Hoge: Despite Loss To IU, Safe To Call Illini Season A Success
About 20 minutes had passed since their failed attempt at beating the Indiana Hoosiers for the second time this season, but there was still a small sense of accomplishment in the room.
Zeller, Oladipo Lead Hoosiers To 80-64 Win Over Illini
Cody Zeller scored 24 points and grabbed nine rebounds to lead No. 3 Indiana past Illinois 80-64 Friday in the Big Ten quarterfinals.
Hoge: Brandon Paul Puts On Show For 'Super Parents'
When Minnesota guard Austin Hollins stepped out of bounds with 14.6 seconds left in regulation, John Groce had a decision to make.
Illini Win On Paul's Buzzer-Beater
Brandon Paul scored 25 points and hit a fadeaway jumper at the buzzer to lead Illinois to a 51-49 victory over Minnesota in the first round of the Big Ten tournament on Thursday.
Buckeyes Beat Illini 68-55 On 19 By Deshaun Thomas
Deshaun Thomas, playing perhaps his final home game for No. 14 Ohio State, scored 19 points Sunday to lead the Buckeyes to a 68-55 victory over Illinois, keeping alive their hopes of a Big Ten title tie.
Wisch: Illini Season Already A Success? It's Looking Like It
By the end of that ugly Big Ten basketball tilt in Iowa City on Tuesday night, the only thing more plentiful among the Illini than missed shots was their disappointment.
Marble Leads Iowa Past Illinois For 63-55 Victory
Devyn Marble scored 21 points and Iowa beat Illinois 63-55 on Tuesday night for its fifth win in seven games.
Illinois Survives Stubborn Nebraska, 72-65
Illinois used double-figure scoring from five players to hold off stubborn Nebraska Saturday, 72-65.
No. 7 Michigan Starts Slow, Tops Illinois 71-58
Trey Burke had 26 points and eight assists to help No. 7 Michigan bounce back from a slow start to beat Illinois 71-58 Sunday.
Illinois Blows Out Purdue 79-59
D.J. Richardson scored 18 points and Illinois opened up a big first-half lead that buried Purdue 79-59 on Wednesday night.
Wisch: NCAA Tourney-Bound? Illini Basketball Still Has Work To Do
On Monday morning, a Facebook friend posted a status asking where people thought Illinois will be seeded in the NCAA Tournament. His guess: as a No. 8 seed.
Richardson Leads Illinois Past Nebraska 71-51
D.J. Richardson scored a career-high 30 points, Brandon Paul added 14 and Illinois ended a three-game losing streak with a 71-51 victory over Nebraska on Tuesday night.
Berggren, Jackson lead Badgers past Illini, 74-51
Jared Berggren scored 15 points and grabbed a season-high 12 rebounds, and Traevon Jackson added a career-best 14 points to lead Wisconsin over No. 12 Illinois 74-51 Saturday.
Minnesota Topples Illinois 84-67
Joe Coleman scored 29 points and Andre Hollins added 19 to help No. 8 Minnesota top Illinois Wednesday 84-67 and remain undefeated in the Big Ten.
Illinois Rebounds With Win Over Buckeyes, 74-55
Brandon Paul scored 19 points and No. 11 Illinois bounced back from a tough loss in its Big Ten opener to beat No. 8 Ohio State 74-55 on Saturday.
Purdue's Late Charge Beats No. 11 Illinois 68-61
Purdue figured out how to slow the pace — and still score a little, too, Wednesday night.
Abrams Scores 29, Illinois Beats Auburn 81-79
Tracy Abrams scored a career-high 29 points and No. 12 Illinois beat Auburn 81-79 on Saturday.
Wisch: Illini Basketball Is Hot, But Ticket Sales Are Not
With an 11-0 record and a Top 10 ranking, Illinois basketball appears to be back. But the Illinois basketball crowds? Well, they're not.
No. 10 Illinois Beats Norfolk St., Improves To 11-0
Brandon Paul scored 14 points and D.J. Richardson overcame a shoulder injury to add 11 and help 10th-ranked Illinois hold off Norfolk State 64-54 on Tuesday night.
Illini's Paul Named National Player Of The Week
The U.S. Basketball Writers Association named Brandon Paul the Oscar Robertson National Player of the Week for games of the seven-day period ending Sunday, Dec. 9.
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Chicago Tylenol murders: Who did it? Questions still surround James Lewis
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3 members of Janus family died in 1982, and pain has passed on to generations
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PainKiller: Unraveling the dark mystery of the Tylenol Murders 40 years later
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Dolton Mayor Tiffany Henyard breaks into disco after ruling tosses recall vote against her
Residents voted to recall Henyard in late June. But the mayor took her fight to court.
In budget announcement, Mayor Lightfoot claims revenues vastly higher than projections
The takeaway, for the most part, is that the city is in a good fiscal spot. But not everyone agrees.
Mayor Lori Lightfoot won't seek property tax hike in 2023 budget plan
The mayor is foregoing her original plan for a 2.5% property tax increase, which officials estimated would have cost the average owner of a $250,000 home approximately $34 next year.
Tempers flare at Downers Grove Library Board meeting about canceled drag bingo event for teens
As emotions ran high, some people did not adhere to time limits to speak their mind – leading to the pounding of a gavel.
Bill Plante, legendary CBS News White House correspondent, has died at 84
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Chicago teacher says fraudsters made $1,600 in unauthorized charges -- and bank is denying her help
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Berwyn woman unwittingly rents apartment out on Vrbo to scammer who dupes apartment seekers
"The fact that this happened in my home makes me feel completely terrible," said Dominika Opaczynska.
Uber expands Comfort Electric option to Chicago, 14 more cities
Uber users in Chicago now have the option to request a ride in a premium electric vehicle; like a Tesla, Polestar, or Ford Mustang Mach-E.
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State of Illinois to set aside $300 million to help those struggling to pay energy bills
Help is on the way for Illinois families struggling to pay their electric bill – to the tune of $300 million.
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Illinois to expand wastewater testing for COVID, other pathogens
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Suburban woman using her own struggle with infertility to get other Black women talking
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Cubs score in game-ending double play in ninth, but lose to Cincinnati Reds
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Tony La Russa steps down as White Sox manager citing multiple health concerns
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Chicago Bears coach Matt Eberflus acknowledges need for improvement in all phases
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Loretta Lynn's frank songs about life and love as a woman in Appalachia pulled her out of poverty and made her a pillar of country music.
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Teatro Leyden uses theatre to break down language barriers for students in Northlake
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"So Help Me Todd" to premiere Sept. 29 at 9 p.m. ET / PT
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FDA recalls more than 20 brands of Brice, Camembert cheese because of listeria outbreak
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PAWS volunteers return from Florida with dozens of homeless pets
PAWS Chicago volunteers drove to shelters in the direct path of Hurricane Ian. They picked up 50 homeless pets displaced by the hurricane.
Woman now facing first-degree murder charges in nephew's drowning
A woman now faces first-degree murder charges in the death of her 3-year-old nephew, after prosecutors say she pushed him into Lake Michigan off Navy Pier last month.
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