What's emerged for NIU, Illini and Northwestern: Takeaways from college football Week 2
Here's what we learned from Week 2 of college football, where key parts of the Illinois and NIU offenses have emerged.
Here's what we learned from Week 2 of college football, where key parts of the Illinois and NIU offenses have emerged.
A Get-Right Game: Quick takes from Northwestern football's rout of Western Illinois
Here are our quick takes from Northwestern's home opener, a 42-7 rout of Western Illinois, on Friday night at Martin Stadium.
Here are our quick takes from Northwestern's home opener, a 42-7 rout of Western Illinois, on Friday night at Martin Stadium.
Northwestern University President Michael Schill to step down | Here's what we know
Northwestern University President Michael Schill announced Thursday he will step down after three years leading the Evanston-based institution.
Northwestern University President Michael Schill announced Thursday he will step down after three years leading the Evanston-based institution.
Chicago Stars announce move from Bridgeview to Northwestern campus
The Chicago Stars will move from SeatGeek Stadium in Bridgeview, Illinois, to the campus of Northwestern University for the 2026 season, the team announced Wednesday.
The Chicago Stars will move from SeatGeek Stadium in Bridgeview, Illinois, to the campus of Northwestern University for the 2026 season, the team announced Wednesday.
Powerball jackpot, cycling for charity & combating athlete stalkers | ChicagoNOW 10 a.m.
What?s trending in Chicago? The EU bans an ingredient in gel nail polish, the Powerball jackpot hits $1.3 billion, and a bride-to-be receives a rare heart, liver, and kidney transplant at Northwestern. Then, a local man is cycling 225 miles for charity, and the Chicago Sky partners with Moonshot to combat online abuse of players and coaches. ChicagoNOW is a fast-paced, conversational show that spotlights what?s trending in and around Chicago.
What?s trending in Chicago? The EU bans an ingredient in gel nail polish, the Powerball jackpot hits $1.3 billion, and a bride-to-be receives a rare heart, liver, and kidney transplant at Northwestern. Then, a local man is cycling 225 miles for charity, and the Chicago Sky partners with Moonshot to combat online abuse of players and coaches. ChicagoNOW is a fast-paced, conversational show that spotlights what?s trending in and around Chicago.
What we learned from NIU, Northwestern, Notre Dame and Illinois from college football Week 1
What we learned from NIU, Northwestern, Notre Dame and Illinois from college football Week 1
What we learned from NIU, Northwestern, Notre Dame and Illinois from college football Week 1
Northwestern implodes with 5 turnovers as Tulane outlcasses the 'Cats: What to know
Northwestern turned the ball over five times in the New Orleans heat as the Green Wave made a statement in Week 1.
Northwestern turned the ball over five times in the New Orleans heat as the Green Wave made a statement in Week 1.
How far will Notre Dame, Illinois go? Last-minute college football predictions for 2025
There’s a chance to see some very good college football in 2025 around Chicago. What should we make of all this? Here are some last-minute predictions for the college football season.
There’s a chance to see some very good college football in 2025 around Chicago. What should we make of all this? Here are some last-minute predictions for the college football season.
Michigan’s cheating, Northwestern’s hazing, and the business of college football: Telander
Herewith, a snapshot of two football coaches--and, by extension, a look at the wildly-popular, high-pressure, chaotic and financially gigantic world of college football itself. (And dare we say, corrupt world?)
Herewith, a snapshot of two football coaches--and, by extension, a look at the wildly-popular, high-pressure, chaotic and financially gigantic world of college football itself. (And dare we say, corrupt world?)
Notre Dame, NIU, Northwestern, Illinois in the playoff? Why each local team can – and can’t – make the CFP
Here's why all of the local college football programs, from Illinois to NIU and Notre Dame, can – and can't – make the College Football Playoff this year.
Here's why all of the local college football programs, from Illinois to NIU and Notre Dame, can – and can't – make the College Football Playoff this year.
Former Northwestern football coach Pat Fitzgerald reaches settlement in hazing scandal
Northwestern and Pat Fitzgerald have settled a $130 million lawsuit that the former football coach filed against the university.
Northwestern and Pat Fitzgerald have settled a $130 million lawsuit that the former football coach filed against the university.
Northwestern and Pat Fitzgerald settle $130 million hazing lawsuit
Northwestern University and former football coach Pat Fitzgerald have settled a $130 million lawsuit that Fitzgerald's representatives have filed against the university.
Northwestern University and former football coach Pat Fitzgerald have settled a $130 million lawsuit that Fitzgerald's representatives have filed against the university.
Northwestern researcher reveals secrets to staying sharp past 80
Most of us expect memory to fade with age, but a rare group known as SuperAgers are defying that rule, keeping their minds as sharp as people decades younger. Dr. Sandra Weintraub of Northwestern University has spent 25 years studying what sets them apart, and what the rest of us can learn from their remarkable brains.
Most of us expect memory to fade with age, but a rare group known as SuperAgers are defying that rule, keeping their minds as sharp as people decades younger. Dr. Sandra Weintraub of Northwestern University has spent 25 years studying what sets them apart, and what the rest of us can learn from their remarkable brains.
Northwestern study uncovers widespread scientific fraud | What we know
Most of us think of science as a reliable source of knowledge ? built on research, peer review and evidence. But a new study is raising serious concerns about how that system is being exploited.
Most of us think of science as a reliable source of knowledge ? built on research, peer review and evidence. But a new study is raising serious concerns about how that system is being exploited.
Experience, transfers highlight new-look Northwestern football that aims to move on from 2024
David Braun knows change was a necessity after a 4-8 season that showed college football has no problem leaving Northwestern behind. Those changes have a chance to impact the program starting now in fall camp.
David Braun knows change was a necessity after a 4-8 season that showed college football has no problem leaving Northwestern behind. Those changes have a chance to impact the program starting now in fall camp.
David Braun talks Northwestern football's fall camp: 'can't spray perfume on a 4-8 season'
Northwestern football is looking to move on from a 4-8 season 2024, to which head coach David Braun said you "can't spray perfume on a 4-8 season." Here's how the 'Cats are looking to move on.
Northwestern football is looking to move on from a 4-8 season 2024, to which head coach David Braun said you "can't spray perfume on a 4-8 season." Here's how the 'Cats are looking to move on.
Chargers lock in Northwestern Football alum Rashawn Slater with a multi-year extension
The Los Angeles Chargers on Sunday agreed to a multi-year contract extension with left tackle and Northwestern alum Rashawn Slater.
The Los Angeles Chargers on Sunday agreed to a multi-year contract extension with left tackle and Northwestern alum Rashawn Slater.
Big Ten Media Days: Lincoln Riley wants more USC-Notre Dame; Preston Stone's Northwestern intro
"It’s one of the reasons I came here,” Lincoln Riley said of the Notre Dame vs. USC rivalry.
"It’s one of the reasons I came here,” Lincoln Riley said of the Notre Dame vs. USC rivalry.
Northwestern football: QB Jack Lausch to leave team, SMU transfer named starting QB
The quarterback room has come into place for Northwestern football.
The quarterback room has come into place for Northwestern football.
Why Northwestern basketball alum Brooks Barnhizer feels the Oklahoma City Thunder are a perfect fit
On paper, of course Brooks Barnhizer would be ecstatic about joining the NBA Champion Thunder. But he sees OKC as a perfect landing spot after seeing how they want him to fit.
On paper, of course Brooks Barnhizer would be ecstatic about joining the NBA Champion Thunder. But he sees OKC as a perfect landing spot after seeing how they want him to fit.



















