Report: Former Illinois Assistant Wayne McClain Passes Away
McClain was a former Illinois assistant and state champion high school coach.
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McClain was a former Illinois assistant and state champion high school coach.
John Groce has Illinois in it to the end so often that he'll soon land a big fish.
Illinois' athletic department ranks in the lower one-third of the Big Ten in donor contributions.
They say where there's smoke, there's fire.
Kansas State rewarded basketball coach Bruce Weber for winning a share of the school's first conference championship in 36 years with a raise and a one-year contract extension Wednesday.
Throughout all the brimstone, my mind kept sparking back to a thought that's been in my head for weeks: The Fighting Illni and Weber's Kansas State Wildcats have no business meeting in the NCAA Tournament this season. And here's to hoping that they don't.
Jim Larranaga's team has had a banner season, but they'll likely have to beat Duke for a second time this season -- this time with Ryan Kelly -- to reinforce their potential to go deep in the NCAA Tournament.
Bruce Weber isn't on the sidelines in Champaign any longer. But that hardly means the guy can't still stir up the Illini faithful.
He's off in Kansas now. But, not unlike the coach who preceded him in Champaign, it'll be a long time before Bruce Weber is forgotten at the University of Illinois.
Former Illinois coach Bruce Weber has been hired to replace Frank Martin at Kansas State, sources told CBSSports.com.
On Thursday, the bad case of Illini indigestion was finally relieved when Ohio University's John Groce was announced as the 17th men's head coach in Illinois history during a press conference at Assembly Hall in Champaign.
John Groce has been hired as the new men's basketball coach for Illinois.
Butler's Brad Stevens will not be taking over as Illini basketball coach.
Weber led the Salukis to two NCAA Tournaments from 1998-2003 before moving on to the University of Illinois, where he coached until he was fired March 9.
It's difficult enough to hire the right basketball coach at Illinois, without choosing to limit the field of candidates beforehand.
With Bruce Weber's Illinois tenure in the rear-view mirror, multiple names have begun to surface as a potential replacement.
Instead of making a brief statement in support of his friend, Izzo opted on Friday to instead unspool an inappropriate – and inaccurate – rant against Illinois athletic director Mike Thomas.
In an interview on The Mully & Hanley Show on 670 The Score, Thomas simply said he had no comment, after Izzo ripped him Friday at the Big Ten Tournament.
After addressing the game, Izzo set aside time to specifically address Illinois' decision to fire Bruce Weber. And wow, he had a lot to say.
With Bruce Weber officially out the door, here are nine possible Illini head coaching candidates.
The 6-7 guard, who was drafted by the Bulls, played 14 NBA seasons, but arguably he earned most of his fame off the hit television show Hang Time, where he played head coach Bill Fuller.
Bruce Weber was fired from Illinois on Friday morning.
As he sat at the podium, his face beat red and his hoarse voice even raspier than usual, one could only hope someone has the decency to unplug the life support soon.
Check out this video of Bruce Weber addressing the media of Illinois' loss.
Senior Jordan Taylor scored 16 points in his final home game, helping No. 14 Wisconsin beat Illinois 70-56 on Sunday in both teams' regular season finale.
The Supreme Court on Monday ruled that former President Donald Trump is entitled to immunity from federal prosecution for official actions he took while in office.
A death investigation is underway.
Highs will be in the 70s and in the 60s near the lake.
It is not clear how many people were arrested and the circumstances surrounding the police activity.
The passenger who was shot, died at a local hospital.
The Supreme Court on Monday ruled that former President Donald Trump is entitled to immunity from federal prosecution for official actions he took while in office.
In all, more than 350 people charged in the Capitol riot were specifically charged with obstruction of an official proceeding. This is the charge the Supreme Court ruled was improperly used by prosecutors.
But an alderman who will serve as a delegate at the Democratic National Convention said getting behind Mr. Biden remains essential.
The Supreme Court overruled a 40-year-old decision that said federal courts should defer to agencies in certain cases. Here's what it means.
The Supreme Court's order clears the way for Steve Bannon to report to prison by July 1 to begin serving a four-month sentence.
One third of Chicago's roughly 400 new car dealers are using pen and paper to complete deals.
The family asked CBS 2 for help after they found themselves stuck with random stuff and boxes filling their space—and nowhere else left to turn.
The gas hike approved in November was the largest gas utility rate hike in Illinois history.
The Markham repair shop owner pointed to an Allstate insurance policy requiring only one signature on smaller claims checks.
A shopper discovered 10-cent bag fee instead of a 7-cent tax on a recent receipt from Mariano's.
The FDA said its study better simulated how commercial milk processing kills the bird flu virus, H5N1.
Iowa joins more than a dozen other states with restrictive abortion laws following the U.S. Supreme Court's overturning of Roe v. Wade in 2022. Three other states currently ban abortions at about six weeks.
"We can serve payers very effectively from the footprint that remains," CEO Tim Wentworth says of the coming Walgreens closures.
The study found that Black men living in more violent Chicago neighborhoods had a higher level of cortisol, possibly showing the effect stress has on health.
The LB.1 variant makes up close to 1 in 5 new COVID cases, the CDC estimates.
One third of Chicago's roughly 400 new car dealers are using pen and paper to complete deals.
The Fresh Market already has stores in Crystal Lake, Geneva, Lake Forest, and Wilmette.
The change impacts every single restaurant in Chicago that operates with tipped workers, and critics say it could impact customers as well.
The Markham repair shop owner pointed to an Allstate insurance policy requiring only one signature on smaller claims checks.
Getting added to the guide is not the same as being awarded a Michelin star, but still signifies a stamp of approval.
The Chicago "rat hole" was a rodent-shaped indentation in the concrete in front of a blond brick three-flat building in Roscoe Village. While now gone, its legacy lives on.
Martin Mull came to national fame with a recurring role on the Norman Lear-created satirical soap opera "Mary Hartman, Mary Hartman," and the starring role in its spinoff, "Fernwood 2 Night."
The Rolling Stones played at the stadium for the first of two concerts over the next several days—as part of their Hackney Diamonds Tour.
"CBS News 24/7," a daily flagship show featuring live reporting from CBS News and Stations' local-to-global newsrooms, brings viewers a dynamic and immersive news experience.
In 1999, a series about a New Jersey crime family premiered on HBO; it would change television. Series creator David Chase, and stars Edie Falco, Steven Van Zandt, Michael Imperioli and Steve Schirripa, discuss the personal and cultural impact of "The Sopranos."
Newly surfaced video indicates Oppenheimer apologized to atomic bomb survivors.
Around 12:15 a.m., police said two men were fighting in the back of the bus, at 33rd and State streets, when one of them pulled out a gun and shot the other.
The Supreme Court on Monday ruled that former President Donald Trump is entitled to some level of immunity from federal prosecution for official actions he took while in office, a landmark decision in the height of an election season that could further delay the start of his criminal trial in Washington, D.C.
Concerns continue over President Biden's reelection campaign after his first debate of 2024. A new CBS News poll shows his performance has changed how some voters view him.
Take a minute for your mental health with Marie Saavedra.
The Supreme Court on Monday ruled that former President Donald Trump is entitled to immunity from federal prosecution for official actions he took while in office.
The passenger who was shot, died at a local hospital.
A murky law involving emergency protection orders leads to some judges allowing domestic abusers to keep their weapons.
Fireworks and more are on display starting this weekend for the Fourth of July Holiday, with many places in Chicago and the suburbs to sit and enjoy the colorful celebration.
From a minimum wage increase to new protections for young social media stars, these laws will go into effect on July 1 and will impact thousands of residents statewide.
Two battalion chiefs told CBS 2 Investigators said hiring needs to be a priority for the Chicago Fire Department, and they plan to protest their working conditions.
They hope national recognition from the U.S. surgeon general will actually make a difference.
The gas hike approved in November was the largest gas utility rate hike in Illinois history.
A day after the fire, residents still could not get back into the building at 1852 W. Palm Dr., near Golf Road in the Orion ParkView Apartments complex.
The Village of Carol Stream still has not disclosed which officer pulled the trigger — and the family said they want more than edited body camera footage.
Christian Yelich hit a 422-foot, two-run homer in the fourth off Kyle Hendricks to put Milwaukee ahead.
Chicago right-hander Michael Soroka (0-8) allowed two unearned runs and one hit in four innings in the team's longest game since August 2019.
Reese broke a WNBA single-season record with her 10th straight double-double, finishing with 10 points and 16 rebounds. Candace Parker of the Los Angeles Sparks set the previous record in 2015.
Sloan finished his senior season at York with a .30 ERA. The 6-foot 4-inch right-hander gave up 2 earned runs and struck out 90 batters through 46 innings with five walks.
Any pressure Kuhl feels to perform on the mound is nothing compared to what he and his family went through in the past year.
A murky law involving emergency protection orders leads to some judges allowing domestic abusers to keep their weapons.
Kyle Knight was ordered detained at an initial hearing.
Illinois State Police later found the car in the area of 34th and Halsted streets in the Bridgeport neighborhood.
Chicago police arrested Marquan Jones, 17, on Thursday in the 2400 block of East 75th Street.
Red Star Liquor & Deli has been targeted by thieves five different times in the last 10 days.