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.

EVANSTON, Ill. (CBS) -- 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, become unstable, and create gaps.

The city of Evanston is investigating an incident in which four Evanston firefighters wore Donald Trump masks while at work, according to the city’s spokesperson, who also said a photo taken of the incident is genuine.

A measure introduced in Springfield would require corporations seeking to do business in Illinois to pay reparations if the company had any ties to slavery.

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

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

A new bill is looking to change the way Illinois handles state contracts. Under the new legislation, any organization entering a contract with the state

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,

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.

A tough second half doomed the Wisconsin men this past Wednesday at Maryland, falling for the second time in three games, 76-68. The Badgers (16-5, 6-4) seemed poised to secure a key road win, starting the second half fast.