New blood test makes pancreatic cancer easier to detect
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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.

New Ryan Field reaches major milestone with playing surface installed
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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 lacrosse coach reflects on national championship win
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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.

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.

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.

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.

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 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.

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.

Big Ten tournament heats up in Chicago as Northwestern advances, Illinois awaits matchup
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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.

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.