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Fate Of Fiesta Bowl Could Come Soon
The Fiesta Bowl's future as a part of the Bowl Championship Series could be decided before the end of May.
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The Fiesta Bowl's future as a part of the Bowl Championship Series could be decided before the end of May.
University of Illinois freshman Jereme Richmond has declared for the 2011 NBA Draft, according to the school's website. The Waukegan native is working out in Chicago and will weigh his options before signing an agent.
Michigan, Michigan State, Minnesota, Ohio State, Penn State and Wisconsin: This is the Big Ten, on ice.
This is the risk you run when you recruit eighth-graders.
We are now at the start of the March Madness. We gather around our computers and smartphones and hope our teams have a successful run so we can get the unfiltered thrill that only comes with the purity of college basketball.
As the their season came to a close, some thought that the Fighting Illini had already secured their place in the NCAA Tournament.
Surprisingly, seven Big Ten teams punched their tickets to the NCAA Tournament last night, but outside of the top-ranked Ohio State Buckeyes, do any of the other teams have what it takes to make a run to Houston?
The crowd watched, sitting at the edges of their seats, as Penn State and Ohio State tipped off in the Big Ten title game. Six points separated the two teams at the break and both teams turned up the heat after. However, Ohio State managed to keep the lead for the win.
The Big Ten could determine future sites for the men's and women's basketball tournaments and the football championship game by this summer.
As the NCAA Tournament Selection Show nears, at least three Big Ten teams are still wondering if they will be dancing.
The only chance the Northwestern Wildcats had of making the NCAA Tournament was to win the Big Ten Tournament, and for a while it looked like that might happen.
Indianapolis is a great basketball town, but Chicago is a great city.
A black cloud is hanging over The Ohio State University after five football players were suspended in December and now with Head Coach Jim Tressel not initially admitting to his prior knowledge of the players receiving improper benefits.
Thursday marks the start of the Big Ten Tournament. For some teams it's win or miss out on the NCAA Tournament, for others it won't matter much.
Adam Hoge is live in Indianapolis with live coverage of the Big Ten Tournament.
Gene Smith, Ohio State athletic director has returned tot he school's campus and has called a press conference for Tuesday night. There remains a chance that head coach Jim Tressel's job might be in jeopardy.
With the Big Ten regular season officially wrapped up, there is still one order of business to take care of before teams learn their post-season fate: The Big Ten Tournament.
Check out who Adam Hoge selected as his Big Ten Player of the Year and Coach of the Year.
The Fighting Illini got revenge for an earlier defeat at the hands of the Hoosiers and improved their chances for an NCAA tournament bid on Saturday by dominating Indiana 72-48 in Champaign.
When the Fighting Illini seniors look back on their four years of college basketball, some of their fondest memories will be of their hoarse-throated coach Bruce Weber and his temper.
College basketball's regular season is quickly approaching its end. And with teams across the country looking to add the finishing touches to their tournament resumes, each poll becomes more and more important.
The Big Ten is growing. And it has the IHSA scrambling as a result.
That 'it' is the toughness, leadership and fight that has been absent all season for the Fighting Illini. Tuesday night's 89-70 loss to Ohio State was another example of 'it' not being there.
The Fighting Illini still haven't secured a spot in the field of 68, and time is starting to become their enemy. A win over the No. 3 ranked Ohio State Buckeyes would definitely give them a boost they desperately need.
The greatest two days in sports are quickly approaching. And over the course of the first two days of the NCAA men's basketball tournament, fans could be seeing a lot of the Big East.
A mayday was called for a missing firefighter as crews battled the blaze, but all firefighters were ultimately accounted for.
Former Secretary of State Hillary Clinton and first lady Jill Biden are also scheduled to speak.
The Bears will announce whether or not Williams will play against the Kansas City Chiefs later in the week.
Johnson invoked Chicago's history of liberal activism and political figures like former President Barack Obama, as well as the historic nature of Kamala Harris' nomination.
While his move to New York took place nearly 40 years ago, Donahue is remembered fondly to this day among those who worked with him in Chicago.
Former Secretary of State Hillary Clinton and first lady Jill Biden are also scheduled to speak.
Johnson invoked Chicago's history of liberal activism and political figures like former President Barack Obama, as well as the historic nature of Kamala Harris' nomination.
The group's plan was to march from Humboldt Park to the United Center on Monday.
About 100 people were involved in the security breach. The vast majority of protesters were peaceful.
What appeared to be just shy of 10,000 people were seen on the march route—and the protest remained peaceful as it reached Park 578.
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.
While his move to New York took place nearly 40 years ago, Donahue is remembered fondly to this day among those who worked with him in Chicago.
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.
Chief Meteorologist Albert Ramon tracks the extended forecast.
In 1996, the DNC took place in Chicago, with the Reverend Jesse Jackson speaking. On Monday night, he will be recognized for his decades of service. His son, Rep. Jonathan Jackson, will join him on stage.
While some protesters broke through fences on Monday afternoon, Former Mayor Lori Lightfoot said security plans included addressing weak spots in the perimeter.
Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson took to the lectern Monday evening to welcome the delegates to the first night of the Democratic National Convention.
Protesters who took part in the march said they ran into agitators throughout their route, while elsewhere, one person interrupted our live report and said, "The police were agitators." Dave Savini, Tara Molina, and Jermont Terry are live at various points on the route.
About 100 people were involved in the security breach. The vast majority of protesters were peaceful.
While his move to New York took place nearly 40 years ago, Donahue is remembered fondly to this day among those who worked with him in Chicago.
Thousands marched in a show of solidarity with Palestine and calling for an end to U.S. funding to Israel.
Former Secretary of State Hillary Clinton and first lady Jill Biden are also scheduled to speak.
A mayday was called for a missing firefighter as crews battled the blaze, but all firefighters were ultimately accounted for.
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.
The Bears will announce whether or not Williams will play against the Kansas City Chiefs later in the week.
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 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.