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Northwestern defensive back Brandon Joseph, right, intercepts a pass intended for Nebraska tight end Austin Allen during the second half Nov. 7, 2020, in Evanston. Northwestern won 21-13.

4 takeaways from Northwestern’s 21-13 win over Nebraska, including a bend-but-don’t-break defense and a resilient Peyton Ramsey

November 8, 2020 at 7:22 p.m.

Northwestern defeated Nebraska 21-13 to become the first Big Ten team to reach 3-0 early Saturday, further proving itself as a top-tier team in the conference. In an unorthodox season...

Notre Dame coach Brian Kelly looks on from the sideline against Pittsburgh on Oct. 24 in Pittsburgh.

5 things to know about the Notre Dame-Clemson showdown Saturday, including Brian Kelly’s legacy and how Trevor Lawrence’s absence will affect the game

November 7, 2020 at 7:00 a.m.

A rocking stadium full of fans will be absent. The star player is out. But there is no denying the scene will be intense Saturday night when No. 1 Clemson...

Tyler Gillikin is pulling double duty at Northwestern — the senior is a long snapper on the football team and a 1st-year medical school student

November 9, 2020 at 2:24 p.m.

Tyler Gillikin chose a recent medical school project he already is an expert in. Lack of sleep is an area Gillikin understands deeply. The Northwestern senior long snapper is also...

Illinois quarterback Coran Taylor scrambles against Purdue on Saturday, Oct. 31, 2020, in Champaign.

Coran Taylor: 5 things to know about the Illinois quarterback who went from 4th on the depth chart to starter in an instant

November 5, 2020 at 4:17 p.m.

Coran Taylor's ascent from fourth-string Illinois quarterback to starter was like a lightning strike. The redshirt sophomore reserve was thrust onto the field against Purdue on Saturday after starter Brandon...

First-time voter Kayla Luksch, 18, of Palatine, makes a selfie after voting Nov. 2, 2020, in Palatine.

A 63-year-old. An Iranian refugee. Teenagers. Mexican immigrants. All voted in their first presidential election. Here’s what they had to say.

November 6, 2020 at 4:53 p.m.

Just 1% of Illinois voters said the 2020 election marked their first time casting a ballot, according to The Associated Press and exit poll surveys. The Tribune spoke with a...

Poll worker Aana Vigen places a flag outside the Ward 49 voting site at the Rogers Park Library in the 6900 block of North Clark Street in Chicago, as Election Day voting begins early in the morning of Nov. 3, 2020.

Chicago-area voters shatter records as they cast ballots with ‘a sense of hope and purpose’

November 3, 2020 at 10:54 p.m.

Long before sunrise Tuesday morning, Nakiea Love headed to the United Center after a sleepless night in her South Side home. Armed with a Dunkin' Donuts iced coffee and a...

Northern Illinois coach Thomas Hammock gives instructions to players during practice at Huskie Stadium on Wednesday, Sept. 11, 2019, in DeKalb.

Who’s new? Who’s gone? And who opted out? Get to know Northern Illinois football before Wednesday’s MAC opener.

November 3, 2020 at 5:37 p.m.

Could Northern Illinois football coach Thomas Hammock's second season be more difficult than his first? After a rocky initial season, a tough offseason with multiple transfers and a schedule that...

Voters fill out their ballots during the early morning of Election Day inside the super site polling place at the United Center on Nov. 3, 2020.

Voters at the United Center relish its 1st time as a polling site — and leave with a selfie in front of the Michael Jordan statue after casting their ballots

November 3, 2020 at 6:54 p.m.

Decked out in a red Chicago Bulls cap and a No. 23 black hoodie, Devon Dobbs eagerly cast his vote Tuesday at the United Center. Like hundreds of others, he...

Illinois coach Lovie Smith talks to his players during a timeout against Purdue on Oct. 31, 2020, at Memorial Stadium in Champaign.

Illinois football: No new positive COVID-19 tests after QB Brandon Peters and tight end Griffin Moore sat out last week’s game

November 3, 2020 at 7:27 a.m.

Illinois football coach Lovie Smith said Monday the team has had no new positive COVID-19 tests among players after two infected players missed Saturday's game against Purdue. A staff member...

Northwestern linebacker Blake Gallagher (51) celebrates with teammate Chris Bergin, right, after intercepting a pass during the second half against Iowa on Saturday in Iowa City, Iowa.

Is 2-0 Northwestern legit? Are there any Jim Harbaugh believers remaining? 4 takeaways from another wild Big Ten football weekend.

November 2, 2020 at 12:09 p.m.

It was another wild week in Big Ten football. Wisconsin's COVID-19 outbreak wiped a game off the schedule and put the Badgers' upcoming game in question. Nebraska, which was supposed...

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