NIU Huskies Beat Buffalo, Clinch Mac West Division
Northern Illinois clinched the Mac West Division Wednesday night as they topped Buffalo.
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NOAA Releases 2021-2022 Winter Outlook
The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) released their winter weather outlook on Thursday for the upcoming season.
Antario Brown Rushes For 101 Yards, Northern Illinois Holds Off Eastern Michigan
Antario Brown rushed for 101 yards and Northern Illinois scored the game's first 17 points then held on to defeat Eastern Michigan on Saturday in a game delayed by lightning between the first and second quarters.
Rocky Lombardi Throws For 46 Yards And Interception, But Northern Illinois Gets Clobbered By Michigan
A year ago, Michigan fans couldn't be at the Big House as Rocky Lombardi led Michigan State to a 27-24 upset of the Wolverines. There were 106,263 of them there on Saturday, and they enjoyed every minute of Lombardi's return.
Northern Illinois Residents Drive Hours South To Get COVID-19 Vaccine
While northern Illinois is about to see a spike in open appointments, many who have been hitting red light after red light decided to make a road trip to end the waiting game.
Where To See Fantastic Fall Foliage This Weekend
The next two weeks are considered peak time for fall foliage in our area, making it the perfect time for that day trip to see peak colors across northern Illinois.
Chicago Weather: Thunderstorms, Scattered Showers Ahead
Rain showers and storms are on the way for the Chicago area.
Del Monte Closing Corn-Packing Plant In Northern Illinois
Del Monte Foods will close a corn-packing plant in north central Illinois, idling more than 600 full-time and seasonal employees.
Chicago Weather: Warm Temperatures, Chance Of Rain
This weekend's temperatures are going to stay in the mid 80s with a chance of rain.
Chicago Weather: Powerful Storms, Hail Hit Western Suburbs; At Least One Funnel Cloud Spotted
Powerful storms moved through the western and southwestern suburbs early Thursday afternoon, setting off tornado warnings and severe thunderstorm warnings, and bringing heavy rain, some hail, and at least one apparent sighting of a funnel cloud.
Illinois U.S. Rep. Kinzinger Deployed To US-Mexican Border With Guard Unit
The 40-year-old represents the state's 16th district, which includes parts of northern and central Illinois. He is a pilot and veteran of the wars in Afghanistan and Iraq. He was elected to Congress in 2010.
Illinois District Defends Having School On MLK Day
Some members of the Rockford-area NAACP criticized the Winnebago district, west of Rockford. But Superintendent John Schwuchow said students in the district's four schools learned about King's legacy and impact.
Tuesday Winter Weather Advisory, Slushy Mix Expected
Chicago areas should prepare for freezing rain and ice accumulations with a mix of snow and sleet on Tuesday.
Funnel Clouds Possible Across Northern Illinois Monday Afternoon
Funnel clouds are a possibility across Northern Illinois Monday afternoon, according to the National Weather Service Chicago.
Northern Illinois Has No Trouble With Eureka In 100-52 Win
Marshawn Wilson scored 17 points on 6 of 8 shooting to help lead Northern Illinois to a 100-52 victory over Division III Eureka College on Saturday.
Hare Leads Northern Illinois Past Eastern Michigan, 49-21
Drew Hare threw four touchdown passes, and Joel Bouagnon rushed for 136 yards and a score.
Boston College Edges NIU, 17-14
Troy Flutie threw a touchdown pass in his first career start and Jon Hilliman had a tiebreaking 21-yard scoring run.
Fairdale Mourns Two Women Killed By Tornado
Both Geraldine Schultz, 67, and 69-year-old Jacklyn Klosa were friends and lived in Fairdale, which was leveled Thursday evening by an EF-4 tornado that reached 200 mph.
NIU Beats Ball State In Overtime, 71-67
Anthony Johnson had 18 points.
Northern Illinois Sneaks By Western Michigan, 65-63
Aaron Armstead scored 17 points, going 4-of-5 from 3-point range.
NIU Defeats Central Michigan, 73-55
Aaric Armstead had 15 points.
Northern Illinois Edges Toledo, 84-82
Travon Baker scored 18 points, including a game-tying 3-pointer in the final minute.
Talley, Eastern Michigan Hold On To Beat NIU, 73-65
Mike Talley scored 19 of his career-high 25 in the first half, and Karrington Ward added 21 points and nine rebounds.
Central Michigan Tops Northern Illinois, 68-66
Braylon Rayson scored 23 points and Central Michigan got its school-record 14th win on its home court this season.
Northern Illinois Handles Ball State, 75-63
Travon Baker scored 16 points, hitting four 3-pointers.
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Annual Roll N Peace bike ride - addressing crime in Englewood - returns Saturday
The eight-mile bike ride will take place this Saturday at 4 p.m.
3 shot, including two 15-year-old boys in Chatham
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Cutting through bureaucratic red tape can be frustrating – but red tape is not the reason for one west suburban woman's frustration.
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Ald. Anthony Beale has been trying for more than a year to raise the threshold for speed camera tickets from 6 mph over the limit back to the original to 10 mph.
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Rental income was part of a Chicago man's retirement plan, but that hit a snag when his renters lost their jobs during the pandemic.
Kroger, Walgreens recall pain medications over faulty child-proofing
There's nothing wrong with the medication, but the bottles don't meet standards for child resistance.
Woman loses $17,000 in gift card scam perpetrated by Microsoft security impostor
Woodfield Mall in Schaumburg was the site of a post-Christmas shopping spree that Cynthia DeSimone still regrets months later – and it wasn't her idea at all.
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Getting Hosed: Chicago landlord receives water bill for $10,000, with no warning
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Wisconsin doctors halt abortions after Roe v. Wade overturned
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COVID-19 vaccines to be available for younger children soon, but many parents still hesitant
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CDC and FDA clear the way for COVID vaccines for kids under 5
Panels of outside vaccine advisers to the CDC and FDA both voted unanimously this week to back the shots from Moderna as well as Pfizer and BioNTech.
Chicago, Cook County suburbs return to medium COVID-19 risk level
"We have been trending in the right direction of late with lower case rates and very few hospitalizations and deaths from COVID-19, so we're happy to see this," Chicago Department of Public Health Commissioner Dr. Allison Arwady said.
FDA advisers move a step closer on COVID vaccines for kids under 5
The FDA's panel of vaccine advisers voted unanimously that the benefits of Pfizer's and Moderna's shots outweigh the risks in young children.
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Billionaire Ken Griffin moving Chicago-based hedge fund Citadel to Miami
In a note to employees at Citadel, Griffin announced he already has moved his family to Miami, and will soon be bringing the company with him, though some Citadel employees will remain in Chicago.
Chicago company using fungi from Yellowstone to grow vegan protein products
The edible fungi was discovered as part of a NASA-funded research mission about life in extreme environments.
Black-owned and operated craft coffee shop works to expand, and to inspire entrepreneurs
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Kellogg to split into three companies, with snack division headquarters in Chicago
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Chicago-based Mondelez buys Clif Bar & Co. for $3 billion
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Steph Curry's "Underrated Golf Tour" makes debut at Cog Hill
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Blackhawks reportedly hiring Luke Richardson as new head coach
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Bulls pick Dalen Terry of University of Arizona in NBA Draft
The Bulls selected Terry in the 18th pick in the first round.
Banged up White Sox get shut out by Baltimore Orioles
The White Sox lost their second in a row — and their injury woes deepened.
Cubs edged by Pirates in 10th
Michael Chavis hit a tying home run in the eighth before pulling off a defensive gem and delivering a game-ending single in the 10th, sending the Pittsburgh Pirates over the Chicago Cubs Thursday.
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Rhapsody Theater celebrates grand opening in historic Rogers Park space
The official debut of the 200-seat space Tuesday evening featured magician Carisa Hendrix – better known by her stage name, Miss Lucy Darling.
Volunteer men's chorus The Jolly Boys celebrate 75 years performing
For the last three quarters of a century, the Jolly Boys have shared their song throughout Chicagoland.
Chicago's Jennifer Hudson is now part of exclusive EGOT club with Tony win for 'A Strange Loop'
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Jury awards millions to Johnny Depp, less to Amber Heard in libel suits
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