Martinelli, Barnhizer lead Northwestern past Maryland
Nick Martinelli scored a career-high 27 points, Brooks Barnhizer added 14 points and 10 rebounds and Northwestern held off Maryland 68-61.
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Nick Martinelli scored a career-high 27 points, Brooks Barnhizer added 14 points and 10 rebounds and Northwestern held off Maryland 68-61.
The University of Illinois Chicago women's basketball team picked up another conference win over the weekend against Valparaiso to improve to 9-7 in conference play. After years of being at or near the bottom of the standings, something seems to be building on the city's Near West Side.
Five Kenwood players, their head coach and two assistant coaches were ruled ineligible from further participating this season.
At 6-foot-1, she's not only brought both size and athleticism to the program, but a big personality.
Jeremiah Williams scored 15 points, Clifford Omoruyi had nine points, nine rebounds and four blocks, and Rutgers rallied from an 11-point, second-half deficit to beat Northwestern 63-60 for its fourth straight victory.
After winning just four games in their first season in the Atlantic 10 Conference, the Loyola men's basketball team has won three of their first four conference games this season. The Ramblers are trying to make sure that last year was just a blip on the Loyola success radar. Freshman center Miles Rubin is part of the reason the defense has gone from one of the worst in the Atlantic 10 to one of the best.
Brooks Barnhizer scored a career-high 23 points, Boo Buie had 17 points and eight assists and Northwestern beat Penn State 76-72 on Wednesday night for its first win in the series since the 2019-20 season.
Meyer was head coach from 1984 to 1997 - succeeding his father, Ray Meyer.
One team played on Wednesday despite their longtime coach suddenly died just days ago.
The Chicago Public League and Chicago Catholic League squared off Wednesday for the first annual Basketball Challenge. Although high school basketball players are in the middle of their season, some coaches and players looked at this competition like its the Big Ten. CBS 2's Shardaa Gray went to see the action at St. Rita Cascia High School.
Ty Berry scored 20 points, Ryan Langborg added 17 and the pair combined for nine 3-pointers in Northwestern's 74-63 victory over Jackson State.
They played against the group Royalty Empowerment from Detroit with the goal of building relationships between first responders and communities of color.
They played against the group Royalty Empowerment from Detroit with the goal of building relationships between first responders and communities of color.
The Detroit organization, Royalty Empowerment, aims to build relationships between first responders and young African Americans.
CBS 2's Jermont Terry was at the school when Robbie Avila presented their big surprise Wednesday night.
Jeremiah Oden scored 22 points and Chico Carter Jr. scored 14 points and DePaul ended its five-game losing streak by beating Louisville 75-68.
The hardwood is starting to heat up for area high school basketball teams. Every team aspires to win a state championship, but one coach in suburban Palatine is battling for more.
Dave Yates said despite receiving the diagnosis, he was determined to return for his 18th season coaching.
Morez Johnson Jr. is the top-rated recruit in Illinois in the Class of 2024 and a top-30 prospect in the nation.
The Chicago Sky formally introduced Hall of Famer Teresa Weatherspoon as their new head coach on Tuesday. With her hiring, 6 of the league's 12 teams are now coached by former WNBA players.
Kahleah Copper missed the Sky's regular season finale win over the Connecticut Sun with an ailing toe. But she told CBS 2 Sports Director Marshall Harris that she's fully good to go when the sky start their best-of-three playoff series with the top-seeded Las Vegas Aces on Wednesday night.
"Once people are gone, sometimes we forget about them. So we just want to keep that legacy going on."
Napheesa Collier scored 29 points, Jessica Shepard added 17 points, seven rebounds and five assists and the Minnesota Lynx beat the Chicago Sky 88-79.
Reserve Shey Peddy hit five 3-pointers and scored a season-high 20 points as the Phoenix Mercury beat the Chicago Sky 80-62.
In Wade's place, Emre Vatansever will take over as Interim General Manager and Head Coach effective immediately.
Former deputy Sean Grayson's trial has been moved to Peoria County, after his defense attorney argued publicity from the trial made it impossible to find an impartial jury in Sangamon County.
A semi truck crashed into a building and caught fire Wednesday afternoon in suburban West Chicago, police said.
Illinois Sen. Dick Durbin announced Wednesday he is retiring and will not run for reelection in 2026.
A spokesperson for the family of Chicago Bears legend Steve "Mongo" McMichael confirmed he will move into hospice care in Joliet.
William Reed served as a police officer in both Dolton and Robbins when he applied for loans through the Paycheck Protection Program.
Illinois Sen. Dick Durbin announced Wednesday he is retiring and will not run for reelection in 2026.
Sources say in the past three weeks, investigators have talked to several current and past Thornton Township employees about the financial spending during Henyard's tenure.
In a virtual meeting Thursday, the board voted 9-0 to name Martinez as commissioner of the department, with two abstentions.
Johnson also took aim at Emanuel's future plans, which involve signals that he might want to run for office again.
A Maryland school board decided to end parental opt-outs for instruction featuring storybooks that address gender identity and sexual orientation, sparking the dispute that's before the Supreme Court.
Back in February, Heather Radin had planned to give only $10 to someone she thought was really in need. She is out $5,000.
The iconic Chicago chain known for its hot dogs and Italian beef sandwiches launched its brand new breakfast offerings in five restaurants Tuesday morning.
The application website is expected to open this summer.
Johnsonville, LCC is recalling over 22,600 pounds of cheddar bratwurst in 10 states, including Minnesota and Wisconsin.
The law firms Romanucci and Blandin, representing the families of Antoine Lewis, 39, of Chicago, and Mark Lindquist Law, representing Darcy Belanger, 46, of Denver, Colorado, announced the settlement was reached on Sunday night.
Amanda Nelson is carrying a child who is not genetically hers for people she didn't know.
Some states want to block SNAP recipients from using benefits to buy sugary foods as part of the "make America healthy again" movement.
The CDC is now struggling to keep up with requests for support from states with measles outbreaks.
CDC experts were not made available to discuss the findings showing a rise in autism prevalence.
Doctors and the Illinois Department of Public Health are urging people to get vaccinated.
The owner of Timeless Toys said he was forced to buy $200,000 worth of toys due to the trade war between the world's two largest economies.
Tinaglia said he supports a new Bears stadium in Arlington Heights, but the franchise and the village need to come to an agreement on common goals.
The Supreme Court appears to be leaning toward a Catholic charitable organization pushing back against the state of Wisconsin in the latest religious rights case to come before the court.
Notably in St. Louis, hometown company Anheuser-Busch ended a 30-year partnership. Bud Light is also a top sponsor of Chicago pride events — and there may be a change there too.
Singleton will be the first to tell you her success is not a solo act.
"Grey's Anatomy" and "Euphoria" star Eric Dane said he is still able to work and will return to the HBO drama.
Jay North, who starred on TV's "Dennis the Menace" for four seasons starting in 1959, has died.
Nintendo has announced a June 5 launch date for its latest gaming console, the Switch 2.
A unique talent, Val Kilmer was praised as an acting chameleon who took on varied and challenging roles, and the results were often memorable.
Lollapalooza announced the daily lineup for the 2025 festival in Grant Park July 31 through Aug. 3. Tickets are going fast.
The murder trial for the former Illinois sheriff's deputy who shot and killed Sonya Massey last year has been scheduled for October.
Drowning is a leading cause of death for children in the U.S. between the ages of 1 and 4. Until recently, guidelines for CPR have focused on chest compressions to save drowning victims, but now, the American Heart Association and the American Academy of Pediatrics say rescue breaths are also critical. Michael George reports.
The case involves accusations from three women dating back to 2006.
The sentencing hearing for Robert Crimo III, the convicted shooter in the 2022 Highland Park Fourth of July Parade began on Wednesday in Lake County, Illinois. His sentencing hearing was a chance for his surviving victims to speak directly to him, but they did not get that chance after he chose not to attend.
Pope Francis will lie in state inside St. Peter's Basilica in the Vatican for three days as the faithful come to pay their respects. His funeral will be held Saturday.
A veteran Chicago fire captain died from injuries fighting a garage fire and collapse on the city's West Side Wednesday morning.
Illinois Sen. Dick Durbin announced Wednesday he is retiring and will not run for reelection in 2026.
Former deputy Sean Grayson's trial has been moved to Peoria County, after his defense attorney argued publicity from the trial made it impossible to find an impartial jury in Sangamon County.
A semi truck crashed into a building and caught fire Wednesday afternoon in suburban West Chicago, police said.
A spokesperson for the family of Chicago Bears legend Steve "Mongo" McMichael confirmed he will move into hospice care in Joliet.
The botched raid on the innocent Mendez family in November 2017 sparked CBS News Chicago's yearslong investigation into Chicago Police officers raiding the wrong homes.
Making the Chicago River a healthy, biodiverse and climate resilient lifeline through the city is the focus of many groups and city officials working with new standards, permits, and an eye on climate change.
Peter Mendez was only 9 years old when his family's home was wrongly raided by Chicago Police back in November 2017. Seven and a half years later, the Mendez family is finally getting their day in court.
With the deadline to obtain a Real ID just weeks away, the Better Business Bureau is warning about a surge in scams designed to steal your identity.
The Mendez family is suing the City of Chicago and the Chicago Police Department, accusing officers of violating their civil rights and traumatizing them and their children during the raid.
The Cubs were down to their last out in the ninth when Miguel Amaya hit a solo homer off Tanner Scott that landed in the basket in center field.
Bailey Ober worked six strong innings to win his second straight start, Trevor Larnach hit a two-run homer and Byron Buxton made a diving catch to end the game and seal the Minnesota Twins' 4-2 win over the Chicago White Sox.
The award is given annually to one Bears veteran and one rookie who best exemplify the courage, loyalty, teamwork, dedication and sense of humor of the late Brian Piccolo.
General Manager Ryan Poles and the Bears front office are ready for anything as they head into the draft on Thursday holding the No. 10 overall pick and four picks in the first 72.
The NCAA passed rules Monday that would upend decades of precedent by allowing colleges to pay their athletes per terms of a multibillion-dollar lawsuit settlement expected to go into effect this summer.
Two other men also have been sentenced to prison for their roles in Officer Rivera's murder.
Jamari Edwards, 22, faces 17 years to life in prison when he is sentenced on Aug. 12.
In video of the robbery posted on Nextdoor, three men can be seen pointing guns at the couple as they walk up to their front porch.
The community leaders have seen an increase in violence in the specific area where the teen was gunned down.
Police activity disrupted train service at the Racine Avenue stop along the Eisenhower Expressway.
