He did play a little with the Joliet Ravens youth football program as an eighth-grader. But Alexander didn’t really take the sport seriously until an encounter with Lincoln-Way East coach Rob Zvonar.

A storm system brought some beneficial moisture to central and northern Illinois Thursday night and Friday. The heaviest totals were seen along I-80 but respectable ...

There is a risk of flooding Friday across the Chicago area amid heavy rain mixing with frozen soil and rivers, officials said ...

We check-in with out elementary school student correspondents, fret about fractions, & dive into some of the biggest ...

In a heartwarming demonstration of gratitude, Redeemed Life Church partnered with the Northern Illinois Food Bank to provide 11,000 prepackaged healthy meals to local first responders.

The National Weather Service has issued a flood watch until 3 p.m. Friday for several northern Illinois counties. Heavy rains could cause some localized flooding.

Illinois’ Gov. JB Pritzker can lead in an effort to develop state responses to counteract or disrupt Donald Trump.

Drake takes on the Northern Iowa Panthers after Abbie Aalsma scored 20 points in Drake's 93-66 win over the Southern Illinois ...

Tuesday’s MAC schedule includes the Bowling Green Falcons (7-13, 2-6 MAC) playing the Northern Illinois Huskies (5-15, 1-7 ...

BOTTOM LINE: Buffalo takes on Northern Illinois after Chellia Watson scored 22 points in Buffalo's 73-40 win against the Western Michigan Broncos. The Bulls are 10-1 on their home court. Buffalo is 14 ...

Backed by the powerful corn lobby, Marquis Energy’s push to bury carbon emissions underground has sparked a fierce debate in ...