Big Ten football season set to begin on Labor Day weekend
The Big Ten released its 10-game conference-only football schedule beginning as early as Labor Day weekend but cautioned Wednesday there is no certainty games will be played.
The Big Ten released its 10-game conference-only football schedule beginning as early as Labor Day weekend but cautioned Wednesday there is no certainty games will be played.
Former Illinois coach Lou Henson dies at 88
Lou Henson, the plain-spoken coach who took New Mexico State and Illinois to the Final Four during a 21-year career that included nearly 800 victories and a feud with fellow Big Ten coach Bob Knight, has died. He was 88.
Lou Henson, the plain-spoken coach who took New Mexico State and Illinois to the Final Four during a 21-year career that included nearly 800 victories and a feud with fellow Big Ten coach Bob Knight, has died. He was 88.
Chicago doctor says COVID-19 vaccine could be available as early as December
The first COVID-19 vaccine tested in the United States is showing promise. One doctor even believes the vaccine could be available by the end of the year.
The first COVID-19 vaccine tested in the United States is showing promise. One doctor even believes the vaccine could be available by the end of the year.
Northwestern moves Wisconsin game from Wrigley to Ryan Field
Northwestern’s game against Wisconsin scheduled for Nov. 7 at Wrigley Field in Chicago is being moved to Ryan Field because of uncertainties due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
Northwestern’s game against Wisconsin scheduled for Nov. 7 at Wrigley Field in Chicago is being moved to Ryan Field because of uncertainties due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
Chicago State University cutting baseball program
Chicago State University is cutting its baseball program due to money trouble.
Chicago State University is cutting its baseball program due to money trouble.
Former Kansas State guard Brian Patrick transfers to DePaul
Former Kansas State guard Brian Patrick is headed to DePaul as a graduate transfer, the Blue Demons announced on Tuesday.
Former Kansas State guard Brian Patrick is headed to DePaul as a graduate transfer, the Blue Demons announced on Tuesday.
NCAA expands ban, joins SEC in targeting Confederate flag
Mississippi is the only state currently affected by the policy.
Mississippi is the only state currently affected by the policy.
DePaul athletic director Jean Lenti Ponsetto retires after 18 years
Longtime DePaul athletic director Jean Lenti Ponsetto is retiring.
Longtime DePaul athletic director Jean Lenti Ponsetto is retiring.
QB Peyton Ramsey, punter Derek Adams transfer to Northwestern
Former Indiana quarterback Peyton Ramsey has transferred to Northwestern, giving the Wildcats another option behind center after they struggled offensively last season.
Former Indiana quarterback Peyton Ramsey has transferred to Northwestern, giving the Wildcats another option behind center after they struggled offensively last season.
Former DePaul player Jalen Coleman-Lands signs with Iowa State
Former DePaul guard Jalen Coleman-Lands is joining Iowa State as a graduate transfer.
Former DePaul guard Jalen Coleman-Lands is joining Iowa State as a graduate transfer.
Chicago State hires Sardin as women’s basketball coach
Chicago State hired Tiffany Sardin as coach Friday, hoping the former Virginia star can transform a struggling program in her hometown.
Chicago State hired Tiffany Sardin as coach Friday, hoping the former Virginia star can transform a struggling program in her hometown.
Some college athletic departments struggling with massive budget gaps because of virus
Some college athletic departments are facing multi-million dollar deficits after the school year was disrupted by the coronavirus.
Some college athletic departments are facing multi-million dollar deficits after the school year was disrupted by the coronavirus.
SEC players dominate remote NFL draft
Players from the SEC dominated this year's NFL draft.
Players from the SEC dominated this year's NFL draft.
Illinois' Ayo Dosunmu declares for NBA draft
Illinois star Ayo Dosunmu declared for the NBA draft in a video posted to his Twitter account Wednesday.
Illinois star Ayo Dosunmu declared for the NBA draft in a video posted to his Twitter account Wednesday.
Chicago State fires women's basketball coach Misty Opat
Chicago State fired women’s coach Misty Opat on Thursday after two seasons and a 3-55 record.
Chicago State fired women’s coach Misty Opat on Thursday after two seasons and a 3-55 record.
NCAA grants DePaul’s Coleman-Lands 6th year of eligibility
DePaul guard Jalen Coleman-Lands was granted a sixth year of eligibility by the NCAA on Wednesday.
DePaul guard Jalen Coleman-Lands was granted a sixth year of eligibility by the NCAA on Wednesday.
DePaul coach Leitao's contract extended through 2023-24
DePaul and coach Dave Leitao on Thursday agreed to a contract extension through the 2023-24 season after a year in which the Blue Demons went 16-16.
DePaul and coach Dave Leitao on Thursday agreed to a contract extension through the 2023-24 season after a year in which the Blue Demons went 16-16.
For Loyola’s Sister Jean, pandemic is uncharted territory
The coronavirus pandemic has brought big chunks of the world to a near standstill.
The coronavirus pandemic has brought big chunks of the world to a near standstill.
UIC hires former Texas, Michigan assistant Luke Yaklich as coach
The 43-year-old Luke Yaklich grew up in Illinois, played at Illinois State and coached high school ball in the state before serving as an assistant at his alma mater from 2013-2017.
The 43-year-old Luke Yaklich grew up in Illinois, played at Illinois State and coached high school ball in the state before serving as an assistant at his alma mater from 2013-2017.
Illinois-Chicago basketball team in isolation over coronavirus concerns
Men’s basketball players, coaches and staff at Siena College, Illinois-Chicago and Wright State are self-isolating as a precaution after two officials who called the school’s games tested positive for the coronavirus.
Men’s basketball players, coaches and staff at Siena College, Illinois-Chicago and Wright State are self-isolating as a precaution after two officials who called the school’s games tested positive for the coronavirus.