Justice P. Scott Neville Jr. to be sworn in to Illinois Supreme Court

For the second time in Illinois history, the Illinois Supreme Court will be led by an African American justice. Justice P.

Today in Chicago History: Red Grange scores 5 TDs in Illinois’ 39-14 upset of Michigan at Memorial Stadium

Here’s a look back at what happened in the Chicago area on Oct. 18, according to the Tribune’s archives. Is an important ...

Today in Chicago History: The University of Illinois extension at Navy Pier opens

1946: Navy Pier opened the Chicago branch of the University of Illinois to accommodate World War II veterans returning to ...
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Illini Legends, Lists and Lore: This date in Illinois history

Eleven years ago Saturday (Oct. 25), in one of the few highlights of the Tim Beckman era, the Illini broke a three-game ...

Illinois one step closer to keeping invasive carp out of Great Lakes

For decades, officials have worried the fish could wreak disaster on the world’s largest freshwater ecosystem and the ...
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Illinois officials react to death of embattled former Gov. George Ryan: 'Able to bridge the gap'

KANKAKEE, Ill. (WLS) -- Illinois politicians reacted Friday to the death of 91-year-old former Illinois Governor George Ryan. The embattled Republican served as governor from 1999 to 2003. Ryan leaves ...