Wrestling The message was clear. In the immediate aftermath of Northwestern’s 25-12 win over No. 24 Illinois, senior Zack Chakonis wanted one thing known: Don’t mess with Jersey. Of the seven...

Wrestling The disappointment was palpable last year when a 6-0 Northwestern took on Illinois with sky-high momentum and an undefeated season on the line. The Wildcats lost an 18-17 heartbreaker. The...

Women's Basketball Even down by 11 points to in-state rival Illinois in the final seconds of the third quarter, freshman guard Veronica Burton knew no one on the team had given up. So she gave...

Illinois public elementary and high schools — as well as state and community colleges — must include a black history unit, according to a law that went into effect Jan. 1. The law mandates that...

The Catholic Church in Illinois failed to investigate or disclose abuse accusations against over 500 priests and clergy, according to a new preliminary report from the state’s attorney general. The...