On Saturday, the Evanston Fire Department rescued two dogs from the ice shelf at the dog beach. If a dog ventures onto an ice shelf during the winter, the animal's owner should not go out for a rescue — as the owner could also be at risk. A 911 call is the right way to go in such a situation, the department said.

Concerns about melting ice prompted the Evanston to close its dog beach Sunday. The Evanston Parks and Recreation Department announced Sunday that it had to close the dog beach after warmer temperatures Sunday caused ice to melt,

One change approved by the Evanston City Council prohibits the sharing of city databases or information with federal immigration authorities.

Evanston businesses took the Jan. 1 Illinois minimum wage increase to $15 an hour in stride. January’s increase — a $1 growth from last year — capped the gradual rise of Illinois’ minimum wage. Jeff Gronske,

As political division and mistrust surfaced again this inauguration week for Americans, some suburbs and Illinois towns are looking to put into action a system that proponents hope can boost fairness and increase trust in the election process: ranked choice voting.

CHICAGO - The State of Illinois African Descent-Citizens Reparations Commission (ADCRC) announces the fourth stop on its nine-part series of statewide

No. 17 Illinois plays a rematch against Northwestern on Sunday in Champaign without sophomore center Tomislav Ivišić.

The Illini crashed the boards and hit the floor to scrap their way to an 83-74 win over the Wildcats in Champaign

Illinois men's basketball is looking to avoid a three game losing streak as they welcome Northwestern to the State Farm Center Sunday Jan. 26.

Almost two months after falling in their Big Ten opener at Northwestern (12-8, 3-6), No. 17 Illinois (14-6, 6-4) got back at their in-state rivals, beating the Wildcats 83-74 in Champaign on Sunday. It was a one-sided affair from the opening tip,

Unranked Northwestern heads to Champaign to face #17 Illinois on Sunday afternoon. Keep reading for our Northwestern vs. Illinois prediction.

Illinois senior guard Adalia McKenzie drives to the basket against Northwestern on Thursday night at Welsh-Ryan Arena in Evanston. McKenzie had 15 points in the Illini’s comfortable 85-60 victory against the host Wildcats. EVANSTON...