Cougars Primary LogoCougars Alternate LogoCougars Wordmark LogoCollege Sports Established 1867 Location Chicago, Illinois College Name Chicago State University Collegiate History 1993 – Present / NCAA Division I Conference History 2024 – Present / Northeast Conference 2013 – 2022 / Western Athletic Conference 2008 – 2013 / Great West Conference 2006 – 2008, 2022 – 2024 / Independent 1994 – 2006 …