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All three lawsuits accuse the school, former head coach Pat Fitzgerald, and other officials of not preventing hazing, intervening in the tradition, or protecting students from acts that were illegal and often sexual in nature.
Hayden Richardson says Northwestern turned a blind eye to her complaints of sexual harassment. As the fallout from the football team's hazing allegations continues, Richardson says she is upset - but not surprised - to hear allegations that the school did not do enough to protect its athletes. CBS 2 Investigator Megan Hickey reports.
As a Northwestern cheerleader, Hayden Richardson says the athletic department and others at the university school turned a blind eye to her complaints of sexual harassment. CBS 2 Investigator Megan Hickey talked with Richardson on Thursday.
"No teammate I knew liked hazing. We were all victims, no matter what our role was at the time, but the culture was so strong that we felt we had to go with it to survive," former Northwestern quarterback Lloyd Yates said.
More former Northwestern University football players are saying they were victims of hazing and abuse while playing for the Wildcats as attorneys prepare additional lawsuits against the school. Civil rights attorney Ben Crump said he's working with at least 15 young men and women who were athletes at Northwestern and have said they dealt with abuse at the school.
More former Northwestern University football players are saying they were victims of hazing and abuse while playing for the Wildcats as attorneys prepare additional lawsuits against the school.
More former Northwestern University football players are saying they were victims of hazing and abuse while playing for the Wildcats as attorneys prepare additional lawsuits against the school.
Northwestern also fired its head baseball coach, Jim Foster, after an investigation alleging he created a toxic culture during his first and only season with the school.
Assist at least eight football players are taking legal action in a hazing scandal that he alleges included physical, emotional, and sexual abuse. CBS 2's Marissa Perlman reports.
CBS 2's Matt Zahn talks with CBS Sports college football writer Tom Fornelli about where the Northwestern Football program goes from here in the wake of the hazing scandal.
It’s been a difficult few weeks for the Northwestern University Athletic Department after the school fired its longtime football coach Pat Fitzgerald on Monday, and on Thursday, head baseball coach Jim Foster was also out of a job.
Existing players may not be far behind as the dust only begins to settle on what the future of a Fitzgerald-free program will look like.
The ripple effects of Pat Fitzgerald's firing as head coach of the Northwestern football team continued on Wednesday due to a hazing scandal. Read more
Northwestern professor Susan Pearson and five other faculty members co-authored a memo to university president Michael Schill and athletic director Dr. Derrick Gragg.
CBS 2 tried to get Northwestern University's president and athletic director to do an on-camera interview to no avail.
Both the praise and criticism have been loud over Northwestern University's handling of a hazing scandal within its football program, including the firing of longtime head coach Pat Fitzgerald.
State Rep. Kam Buckner vowed to file legislation that creates the athlete bill of rights to codify what he says "true protection should look like."
While Northwestern University leaders remained quiet on Tuesday, one Illinois lawmaker was voicing his support for stronger anti-hazing laws. CBS 2 Investigator Megan Hickey dug into the proposed College Athlete Bill of Rights.
A former Northwestern football player is speaking out about the environment on the field and in the locker room in the wake of the firing of head coach Pat Fitzgerald after an investigation into hazing allegations within the program. CBS 2's Charlie De Mar was in Evanston trying to get more answers from Northwestern officials.
A former Northwestern football player is speaking out about the environment on the field and in the locker room in the wake of the firing of head coach Pat Fitzgerald after an investigation into hazing allegations within the program.
The university's president had said he may have erred in only suspending Fitzgerald for two weeks after an investigation into the hazing allegations.
Fitzgerald, once a star linebacker for the Northwestern Wildcats, had led the team for 17 seasons.
Northwestern University has fired its head football coach Pat Fitzgerald amid claims of hazing in the Wildcats program made at the end of the 2022 season, the school announced Monday. University President Michael Schill made the announcement in a letter saying he informed Fitzgerald he was being relieved of his duties.
Northwestern University has fired its head football coach Pat Fitzgerald amid claims of hazing in the Wildcats program made at the end of the 2022 season, the school announced Monday. University President Michael Schill made the announcement in a letter saying he informed Fitzgerald he was being relieved of his duties.
"I focused too much on what the report concluded he didn't know and not enough on what he should have known," the president said.
The incidents date back to October, with the latest happening on Monday during the evening and early morning hours.
After a quiet and cloudy day in the 30s, two rounds of snow develop late in the day on Thursday, and into the evening
The oysters were sold as Fanny Bay, Buckley Bay, and Royal Miyagi.
Edwards shot 8 for 15, including 6 for 13 from beyond the arc for the Ramblers (9-1).
Customers said contractors from the company, Orange Elephant Roofing & Solar, seemed simply to disappear into thin air. But that is only the tip of the iceberg.
Many, including alderpersons and the members of the incoming elected school board, are denouncing the planned agenda.
The Supreme Court on Wednesday said it will take up a challenge to a new law that could lead to a ban on TikTok in the U.S.
The House Ethics Committee voted to release its report on the investigation into former Rep. Matt Gaetz on Dec. 5, according to multiple sources.
Survivors, advocates and experts have weighed in on Mayor Brandon Johnson's pledge to create a task force to study the safety of Black women in Chicago.
Thornton Township Trustees Christopher Gonzalez and Carmen Carlisle have been going to great lengths to stall movement on Henyard's plans for the township.
The oysters were sold as Fanny Bay, Buckley Bay, and Royal Miyagi.
Customers said contractors from the company, Orange Elephant Roofing & Solar, seemed simply to disappear into thin air. But that is only the tip of the iceberg.
Anyone who has an affected Connie's Pizza in the freezer should either throw it out or bring it back to the store for a refund.
The Chicago-based company is accused of tricking diners about delivery fees, misleading drivers about pay, and listing restaurants on its platform without permission.
Back in 2017, the city promised to replace the smelly windows after the CBS News Chicago Investigators exposed the issue. But just a tiny fraction of the windows in question have been replaced.
The Wisconsin Department of Health Services announced Wednesday that it had detected presumptive positive human case of H5N1 in Barron County.
The sisters share a special bond of getting a second chance at life, which they both received at the age of 38 years old.
An even larger investment of $500 million is going toward 10 new outpatient facilities throughout the South Side that will add 85,000 health care appointments each year.
Scientists used the NanoGripper to grab particles from the SARS-CoV2 virus that causes COVID-19.
The program should launch early next year.
Owner Eddie Lakin made the announcement Wednesday. He said the last day for the restaurant at 1571 Sherman Ave. would be this coming Saturday, Dec. 21.
This move was anticipated back in the summer, and comes months after the mortgage company Guaranteed Rate changed its name simply to Rate.
Both President Biden and President-elect Trump have vowed to block the $15 billion acquisition on national security grounds.
The bar has been in the ownership of the same family since 1989.
Experts said Tuesday night that the industry is facing hard times because of factors such as slowing sales and diminishing reimbursements—leading to store closures.
Taylor also played two nights at Ravinia this past June.
Mindy Kaling and Morris Chestnut announced the nominations for the 82nd annual Golden Globes, with 10 nominees revealed live on CBS News.
The lawsuit alleges the unidentified girl was raped at a Video Music Awards afterparty in 2000.
Social media sleuths noticed that the house next door to the iconic "Home Alone" house in Winnetka is now up for sale.
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The Chicago Board of Education has called a meeting this Friday night—at which members have been asked to agree on a buyout and termination for Chicago Public Schools Chief Executive Officer Pedro Martinez.
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The oysters were sold in Illinois, among other states.
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Many, including alderpersons and the members of the incoming elected school board, are denouncing the planned agenda.
Customers said contractors from the company, Orange Elephant Roofing & Solar, seemed simply to disappear into thin air. But that is only the tip of the iceberg.
Patriot Services Group saw how some were impacted by the fire that left a man dead, and decided to help by offering some apartments.
Shundra Johnson and Leonard Stepheny said they often relive the traumatic experience and are now in physical and mental health therapy.
The incidents date back to October, with the latest happening on Monday during the evening and early morning hours.
Customers said contractors from the company, Orange Elephant Roofing & Solar, seemed simply to disappear into thin air. But that is only the tip of the iceberg.
Survivors, advocates and experts have weighed in on Mayor Brandon Johnson's pledge to create a task force to study the safety of Black women in Chicago.
The Chicago-based company is accused of tricking diners about delivery fees, misleading drivers about pay, and listing restaurants on its platform without permission.
Now-retired Joliet police Sgt. Javier Esqueda was charged in connection with leaking squad car video of a man who died in Joliet police custody.
The original bus company they paid $10,000 to take them to Tampa left them stranded Wednesday night.
Edwards shot 8 for 15, including 6 for 13 from beyond the arc for the Ramblers (9-1).
Williams' completion percentage so far this year is 61.9%, which would be lower than any of his three college seasons.
Donato skated out of the right corner and stuffed a shot past Logan Thompson to hand Washington a second straight loss for only the second time this season.
Layden Blocker led the way for the Blue Demons (8-3, 0-2) with 17 points. Conor Enright added 12 points.
This move was anticipated back in the summer, and comes months after the mortgage company Guaranteed Rate changed its name simply to Rate.
The incidents date back to October, with the latest happening on Monday during the evening and early morning hours.
Police have not said if the two burglaries are connected.
The suspect is facing seven counts of first-degree murder and dozens of other charges related to the 2022 mass shooting.
Tuhan "Amanda" Waller, 53, has been charged with five felony counts of retail theft. She had previously pleaded guilty to charges in three other shoplifting incidents.
An Indiana man, Joseph Corcoran, convicted of killing four people including his brother and his sister's fiancé decades ago was put to death, without any independent witness, marking the state's first execution in 15 years.
