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.

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.

Northwestern and Rutgers both occupy the bottom third of the Big Ten as the Wildcats prepare to host the Scarlet Knights on Wednesday in Evanston, Ill. The schools also share

Here are some parting thoughts as the 2024 college football season officially came to a close for the major programs around Illinois.

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.

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

Illinois Fighting Illini (13-5, 3-4 Big Ten) at Northwestern Wildcats (7-10, 0-6 Big Ten) Evanston, Illinois; Thursday, 8 p.m. EST BOTTOM LINE: Illinois faces Northwestern after Kendall Bostic scored 20 points in Illinois' 86-68 loss to the Michigan State Spartans.

Illinois Fighting Illini (13-5, 3-4 Big Ten) at Northwestern Wildcats (7-10, 0-6 Big Ten) Evanston, Illinois; Thursday, 8 p.m. EST BOTTOM LINE: Illinois plays Northwestern after Kendall Bostic scored 20 points in Illinois' 86-68 loss to the Michigan State ...

Illinois Fighting Illini (13-5, 3-4 Big Ten) at Northwestern Wildcats (7-10, 0-6 Big Ten) Evanston, Illinois; Thursday, 8 p.m. EST BOTTOM LINE: Illinois faces Northwestern after Kendall Bostic ...

Wisconsin Badgers (16-5, 6-4 Big Ten) at Northwestern Wildcats (12-9, 3-7 Big Ten) Evanston, Illinois; Saturday, 2 p.m. EST BOTTOM LINE: Northwestern hosts No. Wisconsin after Jalen Leach scored 23 points in Northwestern's 79-72 loss to the Rutgers Scarlet Knights.

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