IHSA moves football state finals to ISU The Illinois High School Association announced Wednesday that it has selected ISU’s Hancock Stadium to host the state football finals for the next five years. Chicago Sun-Times · Dec 7, 2022
Four Downs: Is Mount Carmel or East St. Louis the best team in Illinois and where should the state finals go now? The IHSA state finals may be on the move for the next five years. Chicago Sun-Times · Nov 27, 2022
‘Thank you’ could save ‘I do,’ study concludes Couples who express more gratitude toward each other are more protected from stress and arguing, according to a new study. Chicago Sun-Times · Nov 24, 2022
Doubts over World Cup in Qatar fade as fans gather to watch the U.S. team take on Wales “You’re stuck in a situation where you want to watch, but it’s hard to fully support with what’s going on,” said Ryan Fischer, 25, a University of Illinois physical therapy student. Chicago Sun-Times · Nov 21, 2022
Cannabis courses being offered by more Illinois colleges as sales of legal marijuana and hemp products grow The University of Illinois and 11 community colleges statewide — more than ever — are offering courses to prepare students for jobs in the cannabis industry. Chicago Sun-Times · Sep 16, 2022
From Maywood to the league: A look back at Proviso East’s NBA pipeline The basketball powerhouse in Maywood has churned out a dozen players who have played or are currently playing in the NBA. That list includes six first-round picks. Chicago Sun-Times · Aug 31, 2022
Body of missing college student identified weeks after girlfriend found dead in Lake Michigan Couple found in waters off Chicago after going missing on 30 April The Independent UK · May 29, 2022
A constant drive for farming technology Although real-world data is scant, proponents say robotics and AI will soon revolutionize agriculture Salon · May 7, 2022
Illinois crows making a comeback, and there’s a surprising link to human health West Nile virus infections soared in Illinois in the early 2000s in people and also among crows. Turns out that tracking the birds can help keep us safe. Here’s how. Chicago Sun-Times · May 6, 2022
Number Of Birds Living In Tropical Forests ‘Has Plummeted By Up To 90 Per Cent In Just 40 Years’ Professor Jeff Brawn said: “This is one of the longest, if not the longest, study of its kind in the Neotropics“. Zenger · Apr 6, 2022
Diversity on Illinois corporate board shows slow growth, new report finds The study by researchers at the University of Illinois also documents greater attention to gender, racial and ethnic balances, a sign that companies are giving a higher priority to inclusion. Chicago Sun-Times · Mar 1, 2022