Ilitch Sports and Entertainment
Coverage of Ilitch Sports and Entertainment in the Nexus archive.
- You’ve probably broken this Detroit law without knowing it
Detroit City Code prohibits consuming food or beverages inside vehicles parked on restaurant property, with restaurants required to post warning signs and violators facing fines. The law, aimed at discouraging tailgating, is not a distracted-driving rule and enforcement is rare, though it remains active.
- Detroit’s ‘Hockeytown’ legacy attracts talent, expansion and the 2026 draft for the PWHL
Detroit is expanding the Professional Women’s Hockey League (PWHL) with a new team and hosting the 2026 draft at the Fox Theatre. The city, known as 'Hockeytown,' has signed ten players for the still-unnamed team, leveraging its passionate fan base and sports legacy. Events like the 'Takeover Tour' games at Little Caesars Arena have highlighted Detroit’s support for women’s hockey.