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College presidents face tough questions from Congress over antisemitism on campus
Colleges and universities have been criticized for their handling of antisemitic incidents since the Oct. 7 terrorist attack by Hamas on Israel.
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Colleges and universities have been criticized for their handling of antisemitic incidents since the Oct. 7 terrorist attack by Hamas on Israel.
Led by Philip Alston's 16 points, the Loyola Chicago Ramblers defeated the Harvard Crimson 75-53.
Sean wasn't even supposed to be here. He was set to play college hockey as a freshman at Harvard, yes Harvard, until the Ivy League canceled the entire winter sports season.
The University of Chicago's Booth School of Business is no longer No. 1 on the list of the top MBA programs in the country, according to this year's U.S. News & World Report list of the top grad schools in the nation.
A man was killed when his snowmobile crashed into a tree early Wednesday morning in unincorporated McHenry County near Harvard.
A former Miss America who is running for Illinois attorney general once said that many victims of sexual harassment "become very promiscuous."
Both sides have an eye toward the Supreme Court, which first allowed for racial affirmative action in a landmark 1978 case.
Harvard's student-run newspaper, The Crimson, is reporting one of the university's sororities is ending the female-only Greek life tradition by becoming gender-neutral.
Philadelphia teen Richard Jenkins spent part of his young life in homeless shelters. He and his mother would move a lot, and when she couldn't afford a motel room, they would stay in shelters, the Philadelphia Inquirer reports.
The city clerk in northwest suburban Harvard was arrested Monday and charged with three counts of possessing child pornography.
A Harvard study came up with some interesting conclusions about what shoppers may be more likely to buy when they're saving the environment. CBS 2's Mary Kay Kleist reports.
A photo from the home of a Fairdale tornado victim was found 35 miles away, reports WBBM's Mariam Sobh.
CBS 2's Roseanne Tellez explains how the high school senior turned a potentially bad experience into viral gold.
For parents who want their children to live the American Dream, Chicago is a city that doesn't work, a group of Harvard and Cal-Berkley researchers found
In the major conferences, Florida completed an undefeated regular season in the SEC and Cincinnati and Louisville tied atop the American.
A South Side man, who threatened to torch a treasure trove of irreplaceable historic documents that once belonged to Harvard's first black graduate, says he's changed his mind.
Two women from far northwest suburban Harvard are accused of working with a large-scale Nigerian-based scam.
A 17-year-old mother was found fatally shot in a Northern Illinois back yard early Thursday – the apparent victim of a murder-suicide perpetrated by the father of her baby.
A 12-year-old northwest suburban boy died Monday night after the canoe he was in with two friends capsized in a Harvard retention pond.
A special anti-gang unit has set up operations in far northwestern Harvard, and officials say it's already yielding results.
Collins and Northwestern may be an ideal fit. It will certainly look and sound that way while it's still all about appearances.
To measure the unpredictability of this year's NCAA Tournament, consider two items that didn't make this column: Gonzaga, a 32-win team on a 15-game win streak, didn't survive the first weekend, and Harvard, a 14 seed, won its first ever Tournament game.
Police in Harvard, Ill., have arrested a student they say left a used shell casing in an elementary school on Monday - and today left more spent casings at another school and on a school bus.
Pizzeria Portofino, located at 317 N. Clark St., does its best to make you forget that summer never has to end.
More than 150 flights had been cancelled, and hundreds more had been delayed as of Friday morning.
Secretary of State Alexi Giannoulias recommends calling 800-252-8980 before visiting a local DMV.
Police say the victims, 23, 31, and 45, were standing on the sidewalk with a group of people when someone in a black sedan fired shots.
The Wall Street Journal calls reporter Evan Gershkovich's conviction on spying charges in Russia "bogus," but it may clear the way for a prisoner swap.
"I am not supposed to be here tonight," former President Donald Trump said. "I stand before you in this arena only by the grace of almighty God."
Two senior House Democrats believe Biden could leave the 2024 presidential race within days after a pressure campaign from top Democratic lawmakers.
The delegates signaled total comfort and confidence with where things sit four months before the election.
Trump would also lead Harris. Voters say both Biden and Trump encouraged national unity after assassination attempt against Trump.
The idea left some Chicagoans reflecting on how the city removed statues of Christopher Columbus from city parks.
The hike was fueled mainly by the company's Safety Modernization Program to replace nearly 2,000 miles of dangerous, old, deteriorating natural gas pipes.
As of Tuesday evening, a total of five tornadoes had been confirmed in the Chicago area from the storms Monday night and six Sunday night.
The tax is up just 2 cents compared with Sunday. But it is quite a jump compared with the Illinois gas seven years ago.
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.
Lisa Gee's experience taught her the life-saving importance of organ donations for thousands of patients.
Keisha House said people trust their hairdressers and barbers, and great communication takes place while in those chairs.
The FDA found even some products that claimed to be "sterile" were contaminated.
Under state law, all children living in a high-risk ZIP code must be tested for lead exposure at 12, 24, and 36 months of age.
Shane Butler said he was grateful to be alive, and he owes it all to the safety training he did exactly one year before he accidentally shot himself.
Bally's took possession of the River West property July 5.
The plant, which was indefinitely idled in February 2023, is expected to reopen next year.
Fiscal Year 2024 saw total cannabis sales exceed $2 billion, which exceeded the figures for Fiscal Years 2023 and 2022.
Kroger owns the Mariano's brand, while Albertsons owns Jewel-Osco.
The DNC arrives at the United Center from Aug. 19-22.
Newhart was an Oak Park native and an alumnus of Saint Ignatius College Prep and Loyola University in Chicago.
Bob Newhart, who starred in the long-running sitcoms "The Bob Newhart Show" and "Newhart," has died at age 94.
Nominations for the 76th annual Emmy Awards were announced Wednesday, with "Shōgun," "The Bear," "Hacks," "Only Murders in the Building" and "Baby Reindeer" all earning multiple major nods. See the full list of nominees for the 2024 ceremony here.
"Big Brother" announced Tuesday the 16 new Houseguests who will move into the "Big Brother" house and, for the first time ever, have the power to vote in a 17th houseguest.
After many people criticized Andress' rendition of the National Anthem online, comparing her with Fergie, the singer says she's going to rehab.
Multiple sources say the secret service had been notified about a suspicious person with a range finder.
No matter the season, the team at Pizzeria Portofino, located at 317 N. Clark St., says that it's always summertime.
A global Microsoft outage caused by a technical problem at cybersecurity firm CrowdStrike has forced airlines to cancel or delay hundreds of flights at O’Hare and Midway airports in Chicago.
The film follows a group of the world's most elite firefighters as they contain some of the planet's most destructive and fast-moving wildfires. Director, writer, and cinematographer Gabriel Kirkpatrick Mann and producer Phil Donlon discuss more about the documentary.
On Friday, the Grant Park Orchestra will hold a special performance. On Saturday, Eli's Cheesecake will cut a special birthday cake at Cloud Gate, followed by a performance by Common and a special firework show.
Banks, airlines, broadcasters and health systems in countries around the world reported widespread outages Friday in relation to Microsoft's 365 apps.
But when thieves damaged the AC units, the heat spilled over to inside.
"I am not supposed to be here tonight," former President Donald Trump said. "I stand before you in this arena only by the grace of almighty God."
Pizzeria Portofino, located at 317 N. Clark St., does its best to make you forget that summer never has to end.
More than 150 flights had been cancelled, and hundreds more had been delayed as of Friday morning.
Former Secret Service agent McCarthy said security for both conventions is now even under more scrutiny since the assassination attempt on former President Trump.
The department has now confirmed they will be providing emergency medical support both inside the secure perimeter that will be going up around the United Center.
Data show the 4th of July has historically been one of the deadliest days of the year.
The former University of Illinois football player had been hired at Aunt Martha's despite having a criminal conviction on his record.
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.
Franklin competed in the 2020 Tokyo Olympics and will be suiting up for Team USA a second time this summer in Paris. But earning a bronze medal at the U.S. trials to get there didn't come easy.
Opening Day is set for March 27, when the White Sox will host the Angels at Guaranteed Rate Field.
It will be the second time the Cubs have played a regular season series in Tokyo, after splitting two games with the New York Mets there in 2000.
Pat Williams died from complications related to viral pneumonia.
Brady, a 20-year-old keeper in his second full season with the club, finished with nine saves to earn his fourth clean sheet of the season.
But when thieves damaged the AC units, the heat spilled over to inside.
The robber choked the man, hit him in the head with the pliers, and took his cellphone, police said.
No other injuries were reported, police said.
Mateo was shot in the head in front of his mother and three siblings while riding in the family car in the West Lawn neighborhood.
Police said a 27-year-old man got into an argument with another passenger while riding a CTA bus around 10:20 p.m. in the 300 block of North Cicero Avenue.