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Whether they get drafted or sign as free agents, the pro 'Cat hopefuls are out to prove they can make the jump to the NFL.
Marist High School in Chicago’s Mount Greenwood neighborhood has a strong rooting interest for both the Fighting Irish and the Buckeyes. Matt Zahn talked with former coach Ron Dawczak talked with Matt Zahn about his former players who ended up on each team.
Ron Dawczak was head football coach at Marist from 2017 through 2023. When Notre Dame and Ohio State take the field Monday night, Dawczak will be locked in on the action.
Penn State lost to Notre Dame in heartbreaking fashion on Thursday night.
They will join Air Force, Hawaii, Nevada, New Mexico, San Jose State, UNLV, UTEP and Wyoming in the Mountain West.
The North Central Cardinals (15-0) appeared in their fifth consecutive Amos Alonzo Stagg Bowl.
Tom and Maureen Power recorded cellphone video of the aftermath of the truck attack on Bourbon Street.
In a game that was delayed by a day because of a deadly terror attack in the host city, Notre Dame (13-1, CFP No. 5) made enough big plays and got some help from a clever move by coach Marcus Freeman.
George Dimopoulos, who played quarterback in high school, also converted the two-point conversion when he passed it to quarterback Josh Holst for his second completion of the season.
Jeremiyah Love tied the Notre Dame record with a 98-yard touchdown run, Riley Leonard added two more scores and the Fighting Irish shut down the highest-scoring team in the College Football Playoff, overwhelming Indiana 27-17 on Friday night.
Fornelli discusses the upcoming Notre Dame vs. Indiana game, his predictions for the playoffs, and his thoughts on how the bracket breaks down.
No. 5 Notre Dame punched its ticket to the College Football Playoff with a 49-35 victory over Southern California for its 10th consecutive win.
The incident appeared to have started when a Michigan player attempted to plant a team flag at midfield in Ohio Stadium.
Aidan Laughery rushed for three touchdowns, including one on career-long 64-yard run early in the second half, and No. 22 Illinois topped Northwestern 38-28 on Saturday to reach nine victories for the first time since its 2007 Rose Bowl season.
Max Brosmer passed for two touchdowns and rushed for another to help Minnesota beat Wisconsin. Friday's game was the 134th meeting between the teams. The rivalry is the oldest rivalry in the nation among Football Bowl Division schools.
The Minnesota-Wisconsin series is the most-played FBS rivalry, and a Gophers victory would enable them to tie the all-time series at 63-63-8. Since 1948, the winner of this game has gained possession of Paul Bunyan's Axe.
Jeremiyah Love scored three touchdowns, tying a school record with his 11th straight game with a rushing TD, and No. 6 Notre Dame ended No. 18 Army's 13-game winning streak with a 49-14 victory at Yankee Stadium.
Luke Altmyer found Pat Bryant for a catch-and-run, 40-yard touchdown pass with 4 seconds left, sending No. 24 Illinois to a wild 38-31 victory over Rutgers.
Miami Ohio (7-4, 6-1 Mid-American Conference) has won six games in a row.
Renderings issued Monday showed what the new stadium will look like once the $800 million stadium is finished.
The Illini finished 6-1 at home. It's the first time they've won six home games in a season since 2001 when they captured the Big Ten title and played in the 2002 Sugar Bowl.
Northwestern (4-6, 2-5) lost for the third time in four games.
Johnson had 104 yards rushing on 21 carries. Williams ran nine times for 101 yards that included a 71-yard touchdown run that ended the scoring with 7:56 remaining.
The signs of success can be found all around Indiana's campus these days.
Former NFL head coach Jack Del Rio has stepped down from his role on Wisconsin's coaching staff after he was arrested near campus for operating a vehicle while intoxicated last week.
Amanda Harth, the Chicago native behind Monday Coffee Co., is a determined entrepreneur who exemplifies the South Side's "give it a try" spirit with her company Monday Coffee.
The Bulls have dropped two in a row after a four-game winning streak and fell back behind Miami into 10th place in the Eastern Conference.
In the days since the earthquake, Jones said life in Thailand has been hectic — and many other expats are fleeing and going home. But he is not.
Martín Pérez threw 93 pitches and walked three.
Here is a breakdown of some high-profile races.
Here is a breakdown of some high-profile races.
The college and university leaders pleaded with lawmakers to fight the Trump administration's threats to federal funding — such as grants that help students pay for college.
The agreement comes with potential changes to classrooms across the city.
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.
Taking the stage in Green Bay wearing a yellow foam cheesehead hat, Elon Musk gave out $1 million checks on Sunday to two Wisconsin voters.
A Mega Millions lottery ticket that contained all the winning numbers — bought along the western edge of the Chicago metro area, in DeKalb County — has made someone in Illinois $344 million richer this week.
CBS News Chicago spent months trying to get a simple answer from Lynwood Mayor Jada Curry about her salary.
In most of Lisle, residents get their water from the village. But in one section, the Oak View subdivision, a private company supplies the water, and residents are furious about the bills.
Mark Aiello's winning bets banked $389,000 — enough for his daughter's future college education. But a moment was about all it lasted, as all his bets were suddenly canceled as if he'd never made them.
This threat was a response to the EU's 50% tariffs on American whiskey, which are set to go into effect next month.
The Lake County Health Department confirmed to the school district that the person is isolated from others and undergoing treatment.
According to the public health department, the cuts affect 22 contracts and over 100 staff positions.
Right now, the industry standards call for AFib patients to take blood thinners for the rest of their lives.
Abortion has been top of mind for many voters casting early ballots in the race for a seat on the Wisconsin Supreme Court.
In research published last month, UChicago scientists created a hydrogel out of husks from the malva nut.
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.
The owners are waiting to see if the federal grants they lost are reinstated.
A total of 30 employees agreed to resign after accepting a buyout from ownership.
Lollapalooza announced the daily lineup for the 2025 festival in Grant Park July 31 through Aug. 3. Tickets are going fast.
Want to catch the 2025 NCAA March Madness tournament? Here's how to stream the college basketball games for free.
The Lollapalooza 2025 lineup is here, featuring Doechii, Sabrina Carpenter, and Olivia Rodrigo among the headliners.
Lollapalooza is an essential part of summer in Chicago, and a new book has created a record of the oral history of one of the city's most defining festivals.
You can't celebrate St. Patrick's Day without a bit of Irish dancing, and Monday you could get some lessons right from the pros.
Chief Meteorologist Albert Ramon has your 10 p.m. First Alert Weather forecast for Monday, March 31, 2025.
Harth and have now opened Monday Coffee's first café in Starling, a new neighborhood space on 16th Street in North Lawndale where people can meet to enjoy coffee and company together. Joe Donlon introduces us.
Jahari Jones, who is from Chicago’s South Side, moved to Bangkok late last year. He was editing a YouTube video when he felt the earthquake last week.
The Lake County Health Department confirmed to the school district that the person is isolated from others and undergoing treatment.
Investigators said it was too early as of Monday night to know what caused the fire. Sara Machi reports.
The agreement comes with potential changes to classrooms across the city.
Neighbors created a makeshift memorial for the boys in front of the home.
The tornado snapped more trees along its northeasterly path before dissipating in the area of Lake Village and Schneider.
A few days after the shooting, police released surveillance images of four people wanted in connection with it — all under the age of 20.
Amanda Harth, the Chicago native behind Monday Coffee Co., is a determined entrepreneur who exemplifies the South Side's "give it a try" spirit with her company Monday Coffee.
"If we come together and we do something, we can make this stop, and we can do it together," said Pam Bosley, co-founder of the non-profit group Purpose over Pain.
In most of Lisle, residents get their water from the village. But in one section, the Oak View subdivision, a private company supplies the water, and residents are furious about the bills.
From inside command centers, first responders would be able to deploy a drone as soon as a 911 call is made to provide an eye in the sky before police can get there.
A new report revealed scammers stealing Illinois SNAP funds from EBT cards have made off with nearly $21 million since October 2022.
The new documentation shows how bodies were being handled at the Heights Crematory in south suburban Chicago Heights dating back years.
The Bulls have dropped two in a row after a four-game winning streak and fell back behind Miami into 10th place in the Eastern Conference.
Martín Pérez threw 93 pitches and walked three.
City and NASCAR officials released their traffic plans for the 2025 Chicago Street Race being held in and around Grand Park on July 5 and 6.
The Chicago Blackhawks got a closer look at two of their top prospects when Oliver Moore and Sam Rinzel each made their NHL debut.
Alexander Kerfoot had a goal and two assists and Karel Vejmelka stopped 27 shots to help the Utah Hockey Club beat the Blackhawks.
A few days after the shooting, police released surveillance images of four people wanted in connection with it — all under the age of 20.
Chicago police said two groups were in an argument that turned into a fight.
Officers found a 15-year-old boy on the ground with a gunshot graze wound to his leg after hearing gunshots near Columbus Drive and Illinois Street.
"If we come together and we do something, we can make this stop, and we can do it together," said Pam Bosley, co-founder of the non-profit group Purpose over Pain.
Video shows the masked thief exiting the front seat of the van and making his way into the rear, were thousands of dollars' worth of tools were stored.
