New blood test makes pancreatic cancer easier to detect
A new blood test detects pancreatic cancer in 65% of patients, up from 17% with the previous test. Northwestern Medicine Oncologist Dr. Akhil Chawla joins Good Day Chicago to discuss what it means for earlier detection.
A new blood test detects pancreatic cancer in 65% of patients, up from 17% with the previous test. Northwestern Medicine Oncologist Dr. Akhil Chawla joins Good Day Chicago to discuss what it means for earlier detection.
Northwestern unveils playing surface at New Ryan Field as October opening nears
New Ryan Field is one step closer to kickoff. Hear from Pat Ryan Jr. and take a look inside the stadium's progress.
New Ryan Field is one step closer to kickoff. Hear from Pat Ryan Jr. and take a look inside the stadium's progress.
New Ryan Field reaches major milestone with playing surface installed
Northwestern officials on Tuesday unveiled the newly installed playing surface at New Ryan Field as construction continues ahead of the stadium's scheduled Oct. 2 opening against Penn State.
Northwestern officials on Tuesday unveiled the newly installed playing surface at New Ryan Field as construction continues ahead of the stadium's scheduled Oct. 2 opening against Penn State.
2026 NBA Draft: Northwestern star Nick Martinelli heads to Los Angeles
Northwestern basketball has now had a player selected in consecutive NBA Drafts. Nick Martinelli was selected in the 2026 NBA Draft.
Northwestern basketball has now had a player selected in consecutive NBA Drafts. Nick Martinelli was selected in the 2026 NBA Draft.
Northwestern lacrosse coach reflects on national championship win
Northwestern women’s lacrosse head coach Kelly Amonte Hiller talks about the team’s national championship win over North Carolina, the road to another title and her message for young athletes.
Northwestern women’s lacrosse head coach Kelly Amonte Hiller talks about the team’s national championship win over North Carolina, the road to another title and her message for young athletes.
Northwestern lacrosse rallies in fourth quarter to win ninth national championship
Northwestern lacrosse was right at home on Sunday afternoon. Not just in Evanston, but at the top of college lacrosse as the 'Cats won their ninth NCAA national lacrosse championship in team history.
Northwestern lacrosse was right at home on Sunday afternoon. Not just in Evanston, but at the top of college lacrosse as the 'Cats won their ninth NCAA national lacrosse championship in team history.
Column: Mung Chiang can shape Northwestern athletics' future. He needs to if NU wants to be competitive
Some of Mung Chiang's biggest decisions will affect Northwestern athletics. That’s something NU coaches have already been thinking about. His hire will shape the Wildcats' future.
Some of Mung Chiang's biggest decisions will affect Northwestern athletics. That’s something NU coaches have already been thinking about. His hire will shape the Wildcats' future.
Northwestern lacrosse clinches spot in fourth-straight national title game, earning rematch with UNC
Top-ranked Northwestern beat No. 4-seeded Johns Hopkins 16-11 to set up a rematch for the lacrosse national championship.
Top-ranked Northwestern beat No. 4-seeded Johns Hopkins 16-11 to set up a rematch for the lacrosse national championship.
RJ Day, son of Ohio State coach Ryan Day, commits to Northwestern: Here's how it shapes NU's future
Northwestern football got its quarterback of the future with a connection that was decades in the making.
Northwestern football got its quarterback of the future with a connection that was decades in the making.
Why the Big Ten could enter a Golden Era for NFL Draft quarterbacks
In the 2026 NFL Draft, the Big Ten had three or more signal-callers drafted for only the fourth time in the last 22 years. Here's why the 2027 NFL Draft could be better for the Big Ten.
In the 2026 NFL Draft, the Big Ten had three or more signal-callers drafted for only the fourth time in the last 22 years. Here's why the 2027 NFL Draft could be better for the Big Ten.
Northwestern basketball: How the Wildcats look after massive transfer additions and departures
The early April weeks were harrowing for Northwestern basketball. However, the ‘Cats have reshaped their roster with a veteran look. Here's how NU looks after a wave of transfer portal additions.
The early April weeks were harrowing for Northwestern basketball. However, the ‘Cats have reshaped their roster with a veteran look. Here's how NU looks after a wave of transfer portal additions.
Column: Why hiring Carla Berube is a sign Northwestern is competitive in a new college landscape
Mark Jackson was understandably excited as he introduced Carla Berube as the next Wildcats women’s basketball coach. Hiring her a sign that NU has made itself competitive in a new college sports landscape.
Mark Jackson was understandably excited as he introduced Carla Berube as the next Wildcats women’s basketball coach. Hiring her a sign that NU has made itself competitive in a new college sports landscape.
Northwestern hires Carla Berube as next women's basketball coach
Northwestern has hired one of the most sought-after coaching candidates in this current cycle its next women's basketball coach
Northwestern has hired one of the most sought-after coaching candidates in this current cycle its next women's basketball coach
Northwestern scientists hunt for dark matter deep below Earth’s surface | ChicagoNOW
Scientists at Northwestern University are conducting an experiment deep underground in search of the universe’s mysterious dark matter.
Scientists at Northwestern University are conducting an experiment deep underground in search of the universe’s mysterious dark matter.
Northwestern basketball: The legacy Wildcats 4-year star Nick Martinelli leaves behind
Nick Martinelli ended his Wildcats career with 25 points, four rebounds, three assists, a steal and a hug. What’s now left is what Martinelli leaves behind, which could reverberate for years in Evanston.
Nick Martinelli ended his Wildcats career with 25 points, four rebounds, three assists, a steal and a hug. What’s now left is what Martinelli leaves behind, which could reverberate for years in Evanston.
What you need to know from Northwestern basketball's loss to Purdue
Here's what you need to know from the Boilermakers' win over the Wildcats at the United Center, ending Northwestern's tournament run.
Here's what you need to know from the Boilermakers' win over the Wildcats at the United Center, ending Northwestern's tournament run.
Big Ten tournament heats up in Chicago as Northwestern advances, Illinois awaits matchup
Round three tips off at the United Center as Northwestern prepares to face Purdue, Illinois waits for its opponent, and all eyes turn to Selection Sunday and star freshman Keaton Wagler.
Round three tips off at the United Center as Northwestern prepares to face Purdue, Illinois waits for its opponent, and all eyes turn to Selection Sunday and star freshman Keaton Wagler.
Column: Win or lose vs. Purdue, Northwestern basketball accomplished its 25-26 mission
Coming off an offseason where Northwestern coach Chris Collins landed his best recruiting class of all time, NU had to make sure those kids grew into Big Ten players. Here's why that mission is accomplished.
Coming off an offseason where Northwestern coach Chris Collins landed his best recruiting class of all time, NU had to make sure those kids grew into Big Ten players. Here's why that mission is accomplished.
Big Ten Tournament: Northwestern pops Indiana's bubble with 7th-straight win over the Hoosiers
The Wildcats took a haymaker from the Hoosiers. But when NU hit back, Indiana didn't have an answer. For the first time since 2017, Northwestern has won two Big Ten Tournament games.
The Wildcats took a haymaker from the Hoosiers. But when NU hit back, Indiana didn't have an answer. For the first time since 2017, Northwestern has won two Big Ten Tournament games.
All grown up: 3 takeaways as Northwestern faced Penn State Big Ten Tournament
Here are our takeaways from the United Center, as Northwestern found a way to grow up with the chips were down.
Here are our takeaways from the United Center, as Northwestern found a way to grow up with the chips were down.



















