Michigan Beats Penn State, Earns Share Of Big Ten Title
Coach John Beilein had his assistants dig into the Michigan history books this week to give his players an extra bit of motivation.
Coach John Beilein had his assistants dig into the Michigan history books this week to give his players an extra bit of motivation.
William Buford made a high-arcing jumper from the top of the key with 1 second left, lifting No. 10 Ohio State to a 72-70 win over No. 5 Michigan State on Sunday, forging a three-way tie for the Big Ten title.
Illinois (17-13, 6-11) closed to within 40-39 with just over 15 minutes left. But the Illini missed three chances to tie the game or take a lead.
A win over the Wolverines would have given Northwestern a third win over an RPI Top 50 team, propelling its resume well past some of the other teams fighting for a tournament berth.
As those in charge of college football continue to meet in Dallas, discussing the fate of the BCS, it appears the Big Ten's proposed playoff plan may not fly among the rest of the college football teams.
It's a debate that has gone nowhere for years: should college football use a playoff system or the bowl system?
Conference commissioner Jim Delany has long been pegged as the highest-profile figurehead in opposition to a college football playoff, but it appears the Big Ten is changing its tune.
In Chicago for Big Ten coaches meetings, Ohio State Urban Meyer issued a statement responding to questionable recruiting tactics alleged by Wisconsin head coach Bret Bielema and Michigan State head coach Mark Dantonio.
Welcome to college football in 2012, Big Ten. The rest of the country has been waiting for you.
Brandon Paul shook off a poor-shooting game to score 18 points, including two free throws with 45 seconds left that gave Illinois the lead in a 42-41 victory over No. 9 Michigan State on Tuesday night.
Adam Hoge takes an early look at the 2012 college football season and reveals his top 25 teams for next season.
Stu Douglass made a layup with 36.5 seconds remaining, and No. 20 Michigan held on through a wild final sequence to edge No. 9 Michigan State 60-59 on Tuesday night.
Lenzelle Smith Jr. more than doubled his career high with 28 on Sunday to lead No. 5 Ohio State to a surprisingly easy 80-63 victory over seventh-ranked Indiana.
Indiana's Christian Watford could have tied the score but he missed a 3-pointer in the closing seconds.
Wisconsin running back Montee Ball, this year's Big Ten Offensive Player of the Year, announced Thursday in a press conference that he will return for his senior season.
Illinois sophomore center Meyers Leonard was named Big Ten Player of the Week, the conference announced Monday.
I will never be one of those insane chest thumpers that feel it is necessary to puff out my chest based on how my "conference" plays in bowl games, but apparently, I am one of the few who actually feels this way.
The Big Ten released a statement Thursday announcing it will be involved in the investigation of Penn State in light of the allegations of child sexual abuse by former assistant coach Jerry Sandusky.
I offer up this proposal to Big Ten commissioner Jim Delany: If game attendance and ticket demand in Indy doesn't improve markedly the next few years, the Big Ten should bring its football championship to Chicago's Soldier Field in 2016.
The Badgers ran out the clock for a 42-39 victory Saturday night in the inaugural Big Ten championship game.
It turns out the Big Ten is not looking for seat-fillers for Saturday's Big Ten Championship game.
Wisconsin running back Montee Ball was named Big Ten Offensive Player of the Year and Penn State defensive tackle Devon Still was named Big Ten Defensive Player of the Year.
The Big Ten sent out a statement on Twitter Wednesday denying that the conference is hiring seat fillers for Saturday's Big Ten Championship Game between Wisconsin and Michigan State.
Illini receiver A.J. Jenkins and defensive lineman Whitney Mercilus made the All Big Ten First Team, while fellow first-teamer Drake Dunsmore of Northwestern was named the conference tight end of the year.
The last week of bowl projections before bids come out next Sunday. See which teams moved around this week.
Phil Donahue, a celebrated daytime talk show host who pioneered the television staple, died after a long illness, his publicist said in a statement.
Three presidents, leaders in Congress and other prominent members of the party are expected to address the Democratic National Convention.
Democrats from across the country are descending on Chicago for the convention, where the party will rally around Harris — and her new running mate — as the party's nominees.
A high swim risk is in effect for Lake Michigan beaches through Tuesday evening.
Perdue Foods is recalling more than 167,000 pounds of frozen chicken nuggets and tenders after some customers reported finding metal wire embedded in the products.
Three presidents, leaders in Congress and other prominent members of the party are expected to address the Democratic National Convention.
Democrats from across the country are descending on Chicago for the convention, where the party will rally around Harris — and her new running mate — as the party's nominees.
The four-day Democratic National Convention kicks off in Chicago on Monday, with all eyes in the political world and beyond focused on the Windy City.
Air Force Two landed at O'Hare around 7:30 p.m. Harris and her husband were greeted by members of the Illinois Democratic delegation.
Speakers referenced how Rev. Jackson laid the groundwork for younger generations in the fight for civil rights.
What is still not clear is what will happen to all the headstones that were already ordered, paid for, and never delivered.
Thieves targeted Kias and Hyundais because some models do not have engine immobilizers—technology that has historically been standard in other vehicles.
An alderman wants to get a new home repair grant program to help homeowners who live near where the DNC is being held.
Starting Sunday, customers can bring a used denim item — any brand, in any condition — to a Target store and trade it in for a coupon worth 20% off a new denim purchase.
Experts say insurance companies are paying close attention, and the average person should be doing so too.
Perdue Foods is recalling more than 167,000 pounds of frozen chicken nuggets and tenders after some customers reported finding metal wire embedded in the products.
Florida cucumber grower used untreated canal water found to be tainted with salmonella bacteria, laboratory tests found.
Indiana's attorney general has dropped a lawsuit accusing the state's largest hospital system of violating patient privacy laws when a doctor told a newspaper that a 10-year-old Ohio girl had traveled to Indiana for an abortion.
Posts shared online have urged other attendees of both the festival itself and afterparties to get checked out.
The Duke and Duchess of Sussex's Archewell Foundation is launching a new initiative, the Parents' Network, to support parents whose children have been victimized by harmful online content, from social media bullying to suicide ideation.
Despite the beefy security around McCormick Place, the public will be invited to grab friendship bracelets and get a "Kamala Harris manicure."
Sears first moved into the headquarters in 1992, after receiving a series of incentives.
Fewer rooms have been booked than DNC organizers first expected.
The Biden administration announced that $50 million will go to Michigan, Ohio, Indiana, Kentucky, Tennessee and Illinois to boost electric vehicle production.
A Save A Lot store in West Garfield Park is expected to open in early September. Three other Chicago locations could reopen in October, and two more could reopen in November.
Phil Donahue, a celebrated daytime talk show host who pioneered the television staple, died after a long illness, his publicist said in a statement.
John Aprea landed his first break in the 1967 Steve McQueen classic "Bullitt" before landing the role of young Salvatore "Sal" Tessio in "The Godfather Part II."
Authorities say two suspected extremists believed to be tied to ISIS appeared to be planning an attack on an event in the Vienna area.
They said taking part in a Chappell Roan show was, to say the least, far from something ordinary.
Massachusetts-based rock band Aerosmith has announced that they're retiring from touring and cancelling their farewell tour due to lead singer Steven Tyler's vocal injury.
Meteorologist David Yeomans has a look at the sunny forecast.
Donahue spent more than 10 years doing the national show in chicago, at WGN, and then at our Streeterville studios on McClurg Court. Sarah Sidner has a look back at Phil Donahue's life and legacy.
Stars from Hollywood and the music world are in Chicago for events and festivities surrounding the Democratic National Convention.
Security is tight all around the United Center and McCormick Place for the Democratic National Convention in Chicago as the four-day event kicks off, but also in neighborhoods across the city where delegates and other national officials are staying.
Several protest groups are gathering at Union Park on Monday, just blocks from the Democratic National Convention at the United Center, as part of a large protest in support of Palestine, and to call for an end of U.S. aid to Israel.
The four-day Democratic National Convention kicks off in Chicago on Monday, with all eyes in the political world and beyond focused on the Windy City.
Phil Donahue, a celebrated daytime talk show host who pioneered the television staple, died after a long illness, his publicist said in a statement.
Kamala Harris, Tim Walz, the Bidens, the Clintons, and the Obamas are staying in downtown hotels, prompting the security hot zones.
The protest Sunday is expected to be dwarfed by protests later in the week.
Three presidents, leaders in Congress and other prominent members of the party are expected to address the Democratic National Convention.
Chicago Police Supt. Larry Snelling has promised that officers will respect First Amendment rights.
Less than a mile from the United Center, staff at Rush University Medical Center prepare for any possibility of a chemical attack.
CBS News Chicago obtained a 22-page document, but the majority of the document was blacked out with redactions.
An alderman wants to get a new home repair grant program to help homeowners who live near where the DNC is being held.
Grayson told his superiors he was about to terminate the pursuit. But he did not stop.
Francis (6-3) matched his longest career outing, set six days earlier against the Los Angeles Angels.
The win was Houston's 10th in 11 games and it moved the AL West leaders to a season-best 11 games over .500 at 67-56.
Gavin Sheets provided the only offense for the White Sox, who were eliminated from playoff contention.
Dansby Swanson added two hits for the Cubs, who won their second straight after losing three consecutive games to the American League Central-leading Cleveland Guardians.
The No. 1 overall draft pick made another good impression in his first appearance at Soldier Field.
The Cook County Sheriff's deputy was paid $1,000 to deliver the paper to a main in custody at the jail, police say.
Shortly before 4 a.m. Friday, officers responded to a burglar alarm at Déjà Vu Showgirls at 750 S. Clinton St.
Federal prosecutors said Lewis Lacey lied about his income and assets to avoid paying more than $40,000 in a lawsuit settlement.
Prosecutors said they tried to pull off a scheme for the officers to clock in hours of OT pay without doing much work.
Three men exited a vehicle, and at least one of them pulled a gun and fired shots at the teen, police said.