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Jimmy Fallon thought he was dying after dipping into icy Lake Michigan for Chicago's Polar Plunge
12+ hour, 54+ min ago (261+ words) Jimmy Fallon thought he was dying after dipping into the icy waters of Lake Michigan during Chicago's Polar Plunge a few years back, he told NBC Chicago's Stefan Holt during a one-on-one chat this week. "I got out and I…...
Bears stadium talks: Records show team executive met with top Illinois official
6+ hour, 49+ min ago (479+ words) CHICAGO - MOORE’S SUMMARY: The Chicago Bears executive leading the organization’s effort to build a new stadium met with Gov. JB Pritzker’s top economic development official in August, according to emails obtained by Capitol News Illinois via a public records request....
Collin Dixon Emerging as the Latest Illinois WR1
19+ hour, 11+ min ago (462+ words) Get all your latest Illini news from Locked On Illini & right here at IllinoisRoundtable! After losing Pat Bryant, Isaiah Williams, Casey Washington and Hank Beatty to the NFL in recent years, it feels like every season, Illinois is looking to…...
The Chicago Bulls' Two-Way Deals May Be More Important Than Ever Before
19+ hour, 21+ min ago (598+ words) Many Chicago Bulls fans have had their eyes on the organization's final 15th and final roster spot. With training camp only a matter of weeks away, new front office leader Bryson Graham has yet to fill the seat. The team sniffed…...
Two Chicago-area eateries made the New York Times list of America’s best restaurants, including this suburban Greek charmer
16+ hour, 43+ min ago (167+ words) Chicago restaurants landed not one but two spots on The New York Times' 2026 Restaurant List, and the picks make a pretty strong case for getting out of the usual dining bubble. TheTimes' annual list of 50 favorite restaurants in the country…...
Illinois seeks bounce-back win vs. Southern Illinois
22+ hour, 58+ min ago (341+ words) Most football teams make their biggest jump from the first game to the second game. That didn't quite happen for Illinois last week as it followed up a 42-23 season-opening win over UAB with a mistake-filled 31-27 defeat against Duke. Coach Bret…...
Illinois Basketball Gets National Title Hype From Big Ten Analyst
16+ hour, 26+ min ago (404+ words) Illinois basketball's 2026-27 schedule came out on Wednesday and included non-conference games against some of the best programs in college basketball including Duke, North Carolina and UConn. The Fighting Illini announced their return to national prominence with a 28-9 record and Final…...
Mountain Lion Sightings Confirmed in Southern Illinois
7+ hour, 43+ min ago (102+ words) Anyone who spots a mountain lion is urged to report the sighting to the Illinois Department of Natural Resources, leave the animal alone, and avoid direct contact. Experts advise that people should never run, since a fleeing person can trigger…...
Brad Underwood named honorary captain for Illinois-SIU
18+ hour, 6+ min ago (109+ words) It will be a mix of two Illini worlds on Saturday. After leading Illinois to their first Final Four since 2005 last season, Underwood has been chosen to represent the orange and blue on the gridiron. After taking over the program…...
Illinois Basketball Set for Big Recruiting Weekend With Four Five-Star Visitors
17+ hour, 26+ min ago (759+ words) Illinois basketball is preparing for one of its biggest recruiting weekends yet under Brad Underwood. The Illini are set to host four five-star prospects in Champaign this weekend, bringing together two of the top prospects in the 2027 class and two…...