Illinois routs Southern 102-55 in coach Brad Underwood's debut
As he stepped onto the State Farm Court for the first time as Illinois' coach, Brad Underwood smiled broadly and pointed to fans in the Orange Krush student section.He scanned the arena before tipoff...
View ArticleNorthwestern sweats out victory in opener at Allstate Arena
The housewarming party happened during the preseason, when Northwestern’s basketball team boarded a bus to Allstate Arena for a few practices and a scrimmage. Loyola (Md.) was the first official guest...
View Article14 gifts for the tech-savvy crowd
From drones that recognize their owners to a smartwatch with a designer feel, this holiday season's tech items have upped the ante. Click through to see what items you should add to your list.
View ArticleIs Bears' Jordan Howard a better back in Year 2? Let us count the ways
Nothing stands still in the NFL and that is why Bears coach John Fox is fond of saying "you're either getting better or you're getting worse." The team's best offensive player last season, running...
View ArticleNBA commissioner prioritized lottery reform on front end of Bulls' rebuild
Adam Silver made draft lottery reform a priority just as the Bulls projected to be participating in it for at least a couple of years. At any point during negotiations to land the 2020 NBA All-Star...
View Article60+ Veterans Day freebies, dining deals, free services and retail discounts...
On Veterans Day, our nation honors those who have so honored us with their sacrifice and service to keep America strong and free. Retailers and restaurants salute our military heroes by offering...
View Article9 wounded in city shootings
Nine people were shot in Chicago between Friday and Saturday mornings in separate incidents, police said. On the West Side, a 41-year-old man was shot in the left thigh in the South Austin...
View ArticleUndercover investigation nabs 2 men accused of Rogers Park armed robberies
In an undercover investigation, Chicago police arrested two suburban men accused of luring people into a Far North Side gangway and robbing them at gunpoint in at least nine incidents in the last...
View ArticleChicago-area high school football sights and sounds from quarterfinals
Photos and videos from the quarterfinals of high school football playoff matchups in the Chicago area. Find and watch the best high school sports content live on The Cube. Follow your favorite schools...
View ArticleWatch: Phillips vs. Lemont 5A Quarterfinals matchup
Watch as Phillips and Lemont face off in a 5A Quarterfinals matchup on Saturday, Nov. 11. Kickoff scheduled for 1 p.m. at Gately Stadium. Phillips (No. 5) and Lemont (No. 17) are both part of Mike...
View ArticleToxic smog chokes Indian capital of New Delhi
As thick smog crept over India's capital this past week and smudged landmarks from view, Nikunj Pandey could feel his eyes and throat burning. Pandey stopped doing his regular workouts and said he...
View ArticleMorton Grove police seek public's help in child luring investigations
Morton Grove police are asking for the public's help as they investigate two separate reports of child luring near a local school, authorities said Friday.Both incidents occurred between 3 p.m and 4...
View ArticleLawsuit: Kane sergeant called asset forfeiture 'tax-liberating gold mine'
An appeals court ruled a Kane County sergeant improperly prolonged a traffic stop from which authorities seized a car and more than $8,000 cash, and now the driver and passengers are suing the county...
View ArticleNetflix, HBO, FX and 3 Arts sever ties with Louis C.K. after misconduct...
Louis C.K.’s candid admission on Friday that he engaged in sexual misconduct with multiple women has seemingly brought the curtain down on his acclaimed career and his extensive associations with...
View ArticleCedar Lake firefighters honor 92-year-old WWII Navy vet
Robert "Butch" Echterling has seen his share of war. The 92-year-old U.S. Navy veteran served both during World War II and the Korean War, with a stint in the National Guard in between, he said. "I...
View ArticleRauner suffers more veto losses than usual after fellow Republicans vote for...
Republican Gov. Bruce Rauner emerged from the General Assembly’s fall session bruised by more than a dozen defeats made possible by rank-and-file lawmakers in his own party, but he survived several...
View ArticleUCLA basketball team beats Georgia Tech in Shanghai, but detained players...
It was supposed to be a shining example of U.S.-China sporting cooperation and a chance for an elite group of students to learn from another culture. But Saturday's basketball game between UCLA and...
View ArticleSlowik: GOP base will choose an alleged child molester over a Democrat
It was a rough week for Republican voters. It was the kind of week that tested their patience, like a nitwit driving below the speed limit in the passing lane. As the great thinker Steve Bannon said...
View ArticleGeorge Takei, Richard Dreyfuss and Gary Goddard accused of sexual misconduct
A former male model has accused actor George Takei of sexually assaulting him in 1981, adding to the growing list of Hollywood personalities caught up by the growing wave of scandal. On Friday, the...
View ArticleRockford police officer funeral procession leaves church service
A ceremony and funeral procession was held for Officer Jaimie Cox of Rockford Saturday after he died on-duty on Nov. 5. Hundreds gathered at First Free Church in Rockford to honor Cox’s life, several...
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