Esports growing in popularity at Illinois high schools and colleges
From tryouts to scholarships—Illinois students are leveling up in esports.
From tryouts to scholarships—Illinois students are leveling up in esports.
Esports growing in popularity at Illinois schools
Esports hasn?t been around as long as NCAA basketball, but it?s becoming just as popular on some high school and college campuses.
Esports hasn?t been around as long as NCAA basketball, but it?s becoming just as popular on some high school and college campuses.
Velocity Esports offers gamer's paradise in Woodfield Mall
It's an arcade, an E-gaming facility and a restaurant all in one. Velocity Esports in Schaumburg offers a new place for everything from a birthday party to a corporate outing.
It's an arcade, an E-gaming facility and a restaurant all in one. Velocity Esports in Schaumburg offers a new place for everything from a birthday party to a corporate outing.
Velocity Esports offers gamer's paradise in Woodfield Mall
E-sports are getting more popular than ever and now gamers have the chance to meet up at a special place. FOX 32's Roseanne Tellez visits Velocity Esports to celebrate their opening in Woodfield Mall.
E-sports are getting more popular than ever and now gamers have the chance to meet up at a special place. FOX 32's Roseanne Tellez visits Velocity Esports to celebrate their opening in Woodfield Mall.
Big changes coming to esports
Esports was poised to be the next big thing in spectator sports, but then, COVID hit, putting an end to those plans. Now, the leagues are being revamped to reflect the new post-pandemic reality.
Esports was poised to be the next big thing in spectator sports, but then, COVID hit, putting an end to those plans. Now, the leagues are being revamped to reflect the new post-pandemic reality.
Illinois Tech leads the charge as Esports gaining momentum on college campuses nationwide
Universities across the country are now investing big bucks into a new kind of competition. But this time, it's not on a field. It's behind the computer screen, and athletes don't even have to leave the couch.
Universities across the country are now investing big bucks into a new kind of competition. But this time, it's not on a field. It's behind the computer screen, and athletes don't even have to leave the couch.
How one Illinois school is investing money to cultivate pro gamers
Universities across the country are now investing big bucks into a new kind of competition. But this time, it's not on a field. It's behind the computer screen, and athletes don't even have to leave the couch.
Universities across the country are now investing big bucks into a new kind of competition. But this time, it's not on a field. It's behind the computer screen, and athletes don't even have to leave the couch.
Poker player admits to lying about terminal cancer to raise money to enter tournament
GoFundMe said those who donated would be getting refunds.
GoFundMe said those who donated would be getting refunds.
Esports lab opens at Wisconsin technical college
There are more than $18 million in scholarships across the country for students to play videos games. Bret Lemoine takes us inside an Esports lab at a college in Wisconsin.
There are more than $18 million in scholarships across the country for students to play videos games. Bret Lemoine takes us inside an Esports lab at a college in Wisconsin.
Kobe Bufkin scores 20, Michigan holds off Northwestern 85-78
Northwestern got within 79-74 on a layup by Boo Buie with 42 seconds left. Another layup by Buie made it 81-76 before a dunk by Bufkin gave Michigan a seven-point lead with 16 seconds to go.
Northwestern got within 79-74 on a layup by Boo Buie with 42 seconds left. Another layup by Buie made it 81-76 before a dunk by Bufkin gave Michigan a seven-point lead with 16 seconds to go.
'League of Legends' Championship happening at United Center this weekend
One of the biggest tournaments in eSports is happening this weekend at the United Center.
One of the biggest tournaments in eSports is happening this weekend at the United Center.
'League of Legends' Championship happening at United Center this weekend
One of the biggest tournaments in eSports is happening this weekend at the United Center.
One of the biggest tournaments in eSports is happening this weekend at the United Center.
Illinois tech kicks off Bronzeville eSports League
A free event will take place in Bronzeville Friday night called 'Electrify! eSports. Education. Innovation.
A free event will take place in Bronzeville Friday night called 'Electrify! eSports. Education. Innovation.
E-gaming arena slated to come to downtown Orland Park
New development has been introduced for downtown Orland Park, showcasing plans for restaurants, parks, parking and an esports arena.
New development has been introduced for downtown Orland Park, showcasing plans for restaurants, parks, parking and an esports arena.
Chicago esports venue approved by City Council
An esports stadium is coming to Chicago!
An esports stadium is coming to Chicago!
EA Sports to bring back college football game after 7-year hiatus
College sports is coming back to gaming consoles as part of the EA Sports franchise, although a launch date hasn’t been set.
College sports is coming back to gaming consoles as part of the EA Sports franchise, although a launch date hasn’t been set.
E-sports arena proposed for Bronzeville
A new sports arena may be coming to Chicago. But it will require fast thumbs, more than fast feet.
A new sports arena may be coming to Chicago. But it will require fast thumbs, more than fast feet.
‘I love it!’: 80-year-old gamer receives PS4 as birthday gift from his children
A Colorado man, who is an avid gamer, received a brand new PS4 from his adult children on his 80th birthday and his reaction was priceless.
A Colorado man, who is an avid gamer, received a brand new PS4 from his adult children on his 80th birthday and his reaction was priceless.
NBA2K21 honors Kobe Bryant with Mamba Edition covers
NBA legend Kobe Bryant will be honored with NBA2K21 Mamba Edition covers, it was revealed Thursday.
NBA legend Kobe Bryant will be honored with NBA2K21 Mamba Edition covers, it was revealed Thursday.
Denny Hamlin wins NASCAR iRacing Series with victory at throwback North Wilkesboro Speedway
Denny Hamlin was barefoot when he won a virtual NASCAR race at the iRacing Series throwback North Wilkesboro Speedway on Saturday.
Denny Hamlin was barefoot when he won a virtual NASCAR race at the iRacing Series throwback North Wilkesboro Speedway on Saturday.