Illinois events in January 2027

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• ZooLights at Lincoln Park Zoo

  Nov 20, 2026 – Jan 3, 2027 · Chicago, IL · Holiday · Admission: unknown

  Over three million lights.

  Source: Tourism board

• East Peoria Festival of Lights

  Nov 21, 2026 – Jan 3, 2027 · East Peoria, IL · Holiday · Admission: unknown

  Light festival runs Nov. 21 through Jan. 3.

  Source: City government

• Evanston Indoor Winter Farmers Market

  Dec 12, 2026 – Apr 24, 2027 · Evanston, IL · Market · Admission: unknown

  Dates: Dec 12/26, Jan 9/23, Feb 6/20, Mar 6/20/27, Apr 3/10/17/24.

  Source: City government

• Bradley vs. Valparaiso University (women's basketball)

  Jan 1, 2027 · Peoria, IL · Sports · Admission: unknown

  NCAA Division I women's basketball home game, Bradley vs. Valparaiso University, 6 p.m. (local time per source).

  Source: University athletics

• Eastern Illinois vs. Tennessee State (men's basketball)

  Jan 2, 2027 · Charleston, IL · Sports · Admission: unknown

  NCAA Division I men's basketball home game, Eastern Illinois vs. Tennessee State, 3:30 p.m. (local time per source).

  Source: University athletics

• Eastern Illinois vs. Tennessee State (women's basketball)

  Jan 2, 2027 · Charleston, IL · Sports · Admission: unknown

  NCAA Division I women's basketball home game, Eastern Illinois vs. Tennessee State, 1 p.m. (local time per source).

  Source: University athletics

• Illinois State vs. Indiana State (men's basketball)

  Jan 2, 2027 · Normal, IL · Sports · Admission: unknown

  NCAA Division I men's basketball home game, Illinois State vs. Indiana State.

  Source: University athletics

• Loyola Chicago vs. Saint Louis (women's basketball)

  Jan 2, 2027 · Chicago, IL · Sports · Admission: unknown

  NCAA Division I women's basketball home game, Loyola Chicago vs. Saint Louis, 1 p.m. (local time per source).

  Source: University athletics

• Western Illinois vs. SIUE (men's basketball)

  Jan 2, 2027 · Macomb, IL · Sports · Admission: unknown

  NCAA Division I men's basketball home game, Western Illinois vs. SIUE, 3:30 p.m. (local time per source).

  Source: University athletics

• Western Illinois vs. SIUE (women's basketball)

  Jan 2, 2027 · Macomb, IL · Sports · Admission: unknown

  NCAA Division I women's basketball home game, Western Illinois vs. SIUE, 1 p.m. (local time per source).

  Source: University athletics

• Northwestern vs. Minnesota (men's basketball)

  Jan 3, 2027 · Evanston, IL · Sports · Admission: unknown

  NCAA Division I men's basketball home game, Northwestern vs. Minnesota, 6:30 p.m. (local time per source).

  Source: University athletics

• Bradley vs. Murray State (men's basketball)

  Jan 4, 2027 · Peoria, IL · Sports · Admission: unknown

  NCAA Division I men's basketball home game, Bradley vs. Murray State.

  Source: University athletics

• UIC vs. Southern Illinois (men's basketball)

  Jan 5, 2027 · Chicago, IL · Sports · Admission: unknown

  NCAA Division I men's basketball home game, UIC vs. Southern Illinois, 6 p.m. (local time per source).

  Source: University athletics

• Loyola Chicago vs. Duquesne (women's basketball)

  Jan 6, 2027 · Chicago, IL · Sports · Admission: unknown

  NCAA Division I women's basketball home game, Loyola Chicago vs. Duquesne, 7 p.m. (local time per source).

  Source: University athletics

• Illinois State vs. Drake (women's basketball)

  Jan 7, 2027 · Normal, IL · Sports · Admission: unknown

  NCAA Division I women's basketball home game, Illinois State vs. Drake, 6:30 p.m. (local time per source).

  Source: University athletics

• Northern Illinois vs. Cleveland State (men's basketball)

  Jan 7, 2027 · DeKalb, IL · Sports · Admission: unknown

  NCAA Division I men's basketball home game, Northern Illinois vs. Cleveland State, 8 p.m. (local time per source).

  Source: University athletics

• Northern Illinois vs. Northern Kentucky (women's basketball)

  Jan 7, 2027 · DeKalb, IL · Sports · Admission: unknown

  NCAA Division I women's basketball home game, Northern Illinois vs. Northern Kentucky, 5:30 p.m. (local time per source).

  Source: University athletics

• Northwestern vs. Michigan State (women's basketball)

  Jan 7, 2027 · Evanston, IL · Sports · Admission: unknown

  NCAA Division I women's basketball home game, Northwestern vs. Michigan State, 7 p.m. (local time per source).

  Source: University athletics

• UIC vs. UNI (women's basketball)

  Jan 7, 2027 · Chicago, IL · Sports · Admission: unknown

  NCAA Division I women's basketball home game, UIC vs. UNI, 7 p.m. (local time per source).

  Source: University athletics

• Eastern Illinois vs. Ohio Christian (men's basketball)

  Jan 9, 2027 · Charleston, IL · Sports · Admission: unknown

  NCAA Division I men's basketball home game, Eastern Illinois vs. Ohio Christian, 2 p.m. (local time per source).

  Source: University athletics

• Illinois State vs. Northern Iowa (women's basketball)

  Jan 9, 2027 · Normal, IL · Sports · Admission: unknown

  NCAA Division I women's basketball home game, Illinois State vs. Northern Iowa, 2 p.m. (local time per source).

  Source: University athletics

• Loyola Chicago vs. Duquesne (men's basketball)

  Jan 9, 2027 · Chicago, IL · Sports · Admission: unknown

  NCAA Division I men's basketball home game, Loyola Chicago vs. Duquesne, 1 p.m. (local time per source).

  Source: University athletics

• Northern Illinois vs. Wright State (men's basketball)

  Jan 9, 2027 · DeKalb, IL · Sports · Admission: unknown

  NCAA Division I men's basketball home game, Northern Illinois vs. Wright State, 2 p.m. (local time per source).

  Source: University athletics

• UIC vs. Drake (women's basketball)

  Jan 9, 2027 · Chicago, IL · Sports · Admission: unknown

  NCAA Division I women's basketball home game, UIC vs. Drake, 2 p.m. (local time per source).

  Source: University athletics

• Northern Illinois vs. Purdue Fort Wayne (women's basketball)

  Jan 10, 2027 · DeKalb, IL · Sports · Admission: unknown

  NCAA Division I women's basketball home game, Northern Illinois vs. Purdue Fort Wayne, 2 p.m. (local time per source).

  Source: University athletics

• Northwestern vs. Washington (women's basketball)

  Jan 10, 2027 · Evanston, IL · Sports · Admission: unknown

  NCAA Division I women's basketball home game, Northwestern vs. Washington, 1 p.m. (local time per source).

  Source: University athletics

• Illinois State vs. UIC (women's basketball)

  Jan 12, 2027 · Normal, IL · Sports · Admission: unknown

  NCAA Division I women's basketball home game, Illinois State vs. UIC, 6:30 p.m. (local time per source).

  Source: University athletics

• Northern Illinois vs. Wright State (women's basketball)

  Jan 13, 2027 · DeKalb, IL · Sports · Admission: unknown

  NCAA Division I women's basketball home game, Northern Illinois vs. Wright State, 6 p.m. (local time per source).

  Source: University athletics

• Northwestern vs. Illinois (men's basketball)

  Jan 13, 2027 · Evanston, IL · Sports · Admission: unknown

  NCAA Division I men's basketball home game, Northwestern vs. Illinois, 8 p.m. (local time per source).

  Source: University athletics

• Bradley vs. Southern Illinois University (women's basketball)

  Jan 14, 2027 · Peoria, IL · Sports · Admission: unknown

  NCAA Division I women's basketball home game, Bradley vs. Southern Illinois University, 6 p.m. (local time per source).

  Source: University athletics

• Western Illinois vs. Eastern Illinois (men's basketball)

  Jan 14, 2027 · Macomb, IL · Sports · Admission: unknown

  NCAA Division I men's basketball home game, Western Illinois vs. Eastern Illinois, 7:30 p.m. (local time per source).

  Source: University athletics

• Western Illinois vs. Eastern Illinois (women's basketball)

  Jan 14, 2027 · Macomb, IL · Sports · Admission: unknown

  NCAA Division I women's basketball home game, Western Illinois vs. Eastern Illinois, 5 p.m. (local time per source).

  Source: University athletics

• Bradley vs. Drake (men's basketball)

  Jan 16, 2027 · Peoria, IL · Sports · Admission: unknown

  NCAA Division I men's basketball home game, Bradley vs. Drake.

  Source: University athletics

• Eastern Illinois vs. Lindenwood (men's basketball)

  Jan 16, 2027 · Charleston, IL · Sports · Admission: unknown

  NCAA Division I men's basketball home game, Eastern Illinois vs. Lindenwood, 3:30 p.m. (local time per source).

  Source: University athletics

• Eastern Illinois vs. Lindenwood (women's basketball)

  Jan 16, 2027 · Charleston, IL · Sports · Admission: unknown

  NCAA Division I women's basketball home game, Eastern Illinois vs. Lindenwood, 1 p.m. (local time per source).

  Source: University athletics

• Illinois State vs. Valparaiso (men's basketball)

  Jan 16, 2027 · Normal, IL · Sports · Admission: unknown

  NCAA Division I men's basketball home game, Illinois State vs. Valparaiso.

  Source: University athletics

• Loyola Chicago vs. Davidson (men's basketball)

  Jan 16, 2027 · Chicago, IL · Sports · Admission: unknown

  NCAA Division I men's basketball home game, Loyola Chicago vs. Davidson, 1:30 p.m. (local time per source).

  Source: University athletics

• Northwestern vs. Rutgers (men's basketball)

  Jan 16, 2027 · Evanston, IL · Sports · Admission: unknown

  NCAA Division I men's basketball home game, Northwestern vs. Rutgers, 12 p.m. (local time per source).

  Source: University athletics

• UIC vs. Bradley (women's basketball)

  Jan 16, 2027 · Chicago, IL · Sports · Admission: unknown

  NCAA Division I women's basketball home game, UIC vs. Bradley, 2 p.m. (local time per source).

  Source: University athletics

• Western Illinois vs. UT Martin (men's basketball)

  Jan 16, 2027 · Macomb, IL · Sports · Admission: unknown

  NCAA Division I men's basketball home game, Western Illinois vs. UT Martin, 3:30 p.m. (local time per source).

  Source: University athletics

• Western Illinois vs. UT Martin (women's basketball)

  Jan 16, 2027 · Macomb, IL · Sports · Admission: unknown

  NCAA Division I women's basketball home game, Western Illinois vs. UT Martin, 1 p.m. (local time per source).

  Source: University athletics

• Loyola Chicago vs. Dayton (women's basketball)

  Jan 17, 2027 · Chicago, IL · Sports · Admission: unknown

  NCAA Division I women's basketball home game, Loyola Chicago vs. Dayton, 1 p.m. (local time per source).

  Source: University athletics

• Northern Illinois vs. Green Bay (men's basketball)

  Jan 17, 2027 · DeKalb, IL · Sports · Admission: unknown

  NCAA Division I men's basketball home game, Northern Illinois vs. Green Bay, 2 p.m. (local time per source).

  Source: University athletics

• Illinois State vs. Drake (men's basketball)

  Jan 18, 2027 · Normal, IL · Sports · Admission: unknown

  NCAA Division I men's basketball home game, Illinois State vs. Drake.

  Source: University athletics

• Bradley vs. University of Northern Iowa (women's basketball)

  Jan 19, 2027 · Peoria, IL · Sports · Admission: unknown

  NCAA Division I women's basketball home game, Bradley vs. University of Northern Iowa, 6 p.m. (local time per source).

  Source: University athletics

• UIC vs. Bradley (men's basketball)

  Jan 19, 2027 · Chicago, IL · Sports · Admission: unknown

  NCAA Division I men's basketball home game, UIC vs. Bradley, 6 p.m. (local time per source).

  Source: University athletics

• Northwestern vs. Nebraska (women's basketball)

  Jan 20, 2027 · Evanston, IL · Sports · Admission: unknown

  NCAA Division I women's basketball home game, Northwestern vs. Nebraska, 7 p.m. (local time per source).

  Source: University athletics

• Bradley vs. Evansville (men's basketball)

  Jan 21, 2027 · Peoria, IL · Sports · Admission: unknown

  NCAA Division I men's basketball home game, Bradley vs. Evansville.

  Source: University athletics

• Bradley vs. Illinois State University (women's basketball)

  Jan 22, 2027 · Peoria, IL · Sports · Admission: unknown

  NCAA Division I women's basketball home game, Bradley vs. Illinois State University, 6 p.m. (local time per source).

  Source: University athletics

• Eastern Illinois vs. UT Martin (men's basketball)

  Jan 23, 2027 · Charleston, IL · Sports · Admission: unknown

  NCAA Division I men's basketball home game, Eastern Illinois vs. UT Martin, 3:30 p.m. (local time per source).

  Source: University athletics

• Eastern Illinois vs. UT Martin (women's basketball)

  Jan 23, 2027 · Charleston, IL · Sports · Admission: unknown

  NCAA Division I women's basketball home game, Eastern Illinois vs. UT Martin, 1 p.m. (local time per source).

  Source: University athletics

• Loyola Chicago vs. George Mason (women's basketball)

  Jan 23, 2027 · Chicago, IL · Sports · Admission: unknown

  NCAA Division I women's basketball home game, Loyola Chicago vs. George Mason, 1 p.m. (local time per source).

  Source: University athletics

• Northwestern vs. Illinois (women's basketball)

  Jan 23, 2027 · Evanston, IL · Sports · Admission: unknown

  NCAA Division I women's basketball home game, Northwestern vs. Illinois, 1 p.m. (local time per source).

  Source: University athletics

• Bradley vs. Illinois State (men's basketball)

  Jan 24, 2027 · Peoria, IL · Sports · Admission: unknown

  NCAA Division I men's basketball home game, Bradley vs. Illinois State.

  Source: University athletics

• Illinois State vs. Murray State (women's basketball)

  Jan 24, 2027 · Normal, IL · Sports · Admission: unknown

  NCAA Division I women's basketball home game, Illinois State vs. Murray State, 2 p.m. (local time per source).

  Source: University athletics

• Northern Illinois vs. Cleveland State (women's basketball)

  Jan 24, 2027 · DeKalb, IL · Sports · Admission: unknown

  NCAA Division I women's basketball home game, Northern Illinois vs. Cleveland State, 2 p.m. (local time per source).

  Source: University athletics

• UIC vs. Belmont (men's basketball)

  Jan 24, 2027 · Chicago, IL · Sports · Admission: unknown

  NCAA Division I men's basketball home game, UIC vs. Belmont.

  Source: University athletics

• Illinois State vs. Southern Illinois (men's basketball)

  Jan 27, 2027 · Normal, IL · Sports · Admission: unknown

  NCAA Division I men's basketball home game, Illinois State vs. Southern Illinois.

  Source: University athletics

• Loyola Chicago vs. St. Bonaventure (men's basketball)

  Jan 27, 2027 · Chicago, IL · Sports · Admission: unknown

  NCAA Division I men's basketball home game, Loyola Chicago vs. St. Bonaventure, 7 p.m. (local time per source).

  Source: University athletics

• Northern Illinois vs. Oakland (men's basketball)

  Jan 27, 2027 · DeKalb, IL · Sports · Admission: unknown

  NCAA Division I men's basketball home game, Northern Illinois vs. Oakland, 6 p.m. (local time per source).

  Source: University athletics

• Northwestern vs. Indiana (men's basketball)

  Jan 27, 2027 · Evanston, IL · Sports · Admission: unknown

  NCAA Division I men's basketball home game, Northwestern vs. Indiana, 6 p.m. (local time per source).

  Source: University athletics

• Bradley vs. Murray State (women's basketball)

  Jan 28, 2027 · Peoria, IL · Sports · Admission: unknown

  NCAA Division I women's basketball home game, Bradley vs. Murray State, 6 p.m. (local time per source).

  Source: University athletics

• Northern Illinois vs. Youngstown State (women's basketball)

  Jan 28, 2027 · DeKalb, IL · Sports · Admission: unknown

  NCAA Division I women's basketball home game, Northern Illinois vs. Youngstown State, 6 p.m. (local time per source).

  Source: University athletics

• UIC vs. Southern Illinois (women's basketball)

  Jan 28, 2027 · Chicago, IL · Sports · Admission: unknown

  NCAA Division I women's basketball home game, UIC vs. Southern Illinois, 7 p.m. (local time per source).

  Source: University athletics

• Western Illinois vs. SEMO (men's basketball)

  Jan 28, 2027 · Macomb, IL · Sports · Admission: unknown

  NCAA Division I men's basketball home game, Western Illinois vs. SEMO, 7:30 p.m. (local time per source).

  Source: University athletics

• Western Illinois vs. SEMO (women's basketball)

  Jan 28, 2027 · Macomb, IL · Sports · Admission: unknown

  NCAA Division I women's basketball home game, Western Illinois vs. SEMO, 5 p.m. (local time per source).

  Source: University athletics

• Bradley vs. University of Evansville (women's basketball)

  Jan 30, 2027 · Peoria, IL · Sports · Admission: unknown

  NCAA Division I women's basketball home game, Bradley vs. University of Evansville, 2 p.m. (local time per source).

  Source: University athletics

• Northwestern vs. USC (men's basketball)

  Jan 30, 2027 · Evanston, IL · Sports · Admission: unknown

  NCAA Division I men's basketball home game, Northwestern vs. USC, 1 p.m. (local time per source).

  Source: University athletics

• UIC vs. Illinois State (men's basketball)

  Jan 30, 2027 · Chicago, IL · Sports · Admission: unknown

  NCAA Division I men's basketball home game, UIC vs. Illinois State.

  Source: University athletics

• Illinois State vs. Southern Illinois (women's basketball)

  Jan 31, 2027 · Normal, IL · Sports · Admission: unknown

  NCAA Division I women's basketball home game, Illinois State vs. Southern Illinois, 2 p.m. (local time per source).

  Source: University athletics