Sister Jean Turns 101 Years Young On Friday And She'll Having A Virtual Birthday Party
She misses her Rambler basketball family during the pandemic, and all the Loyola students on campus.
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She misses her Rambler basketball family during the pandemic, and all the Loyola students on campus.
Loyola University Chicago on Thursday announced that it will not be opening dormitories "until conditions are favorable" amid the coronavirus pandemic.
Loyola University's Sister Jean sent a message of reassurance to fans Thursday.
Loyola University announced Thursday that it is cancelling face-to-face classes beginning Friday, March 13 due to the coronavirus epidemic.
All students at the school's John Felice Rome Center are being told to fly back to the United State by Wednesday.
We all know Loyola's oldest superfan – Sister Jean – but she has some competition now from the Ramblers' youngest fan, Reese.
The city of Aurora and Loyola University are teaming up to offer a free college program to graduates of the Chicago suburb's high schools.
"I believe that is what has kept me so young, too, is being with young people."
Loyola University in Chicago is among those asking for the discretion to choose. Officials wrote that, regardless of where sexual misconduct takes place, "the lasting impact of such misconduct is likely to affect our students' education and sense of safety."
Chicagoans aren't used to this extreme cold, so imagine what it must be like for Californians who just arrived in town. UCLA's fifth-ranked men's volleyball team will play two matches in the Chicago area this week at Loyola University and Lewis University, so they've had to adapt.
There have now been two confirmed cases of mumps at Lewis University, and other Chicago-area colleges are reporting cases.
Mumps cases keep popping up at college campuses across the Chicago area, and even at a local high school.
Not a day goes by that Sister Jean Dolores Schmidt doesn't think about the magic and madness of last March.
As the search for a gunman who's killed two innocent people continues, the Rogers Park community remains on high alert.
The legend of Sister Jean keeps getting larger.
Everyone is still holding their heads high.
Much of the nation is learning about Loyola University for the first time, thanks to its Final Four basketball team.
The excitement continues to build for the Loyola Ramblers trip to the Final Four. The University's charter packages are sold out, flights are hard to find and fans should expect to pay dearly for hotels.
"This is a community and there's a spirit that you want when you come to college. We haven't had it for a while," says one fan.
"We were never known for our athletic department, so this is huge."
The anticipated Sweet Sixteen game with the Loyola Ramblers front and center has fans cheering for their next victory.
Loyola University so far is arguably the March Madness story. You may have noticed on the team's warm-up shirts the slogan, "Created By Culture.''
Before the Loyola Ramblers head to Atlanta for the NCAA's Sweet Sixteen, they're coming home.
The campus of Loyola University is still buzzing after Thursday's dramatic win in the first round of the NCAA tournament.
Law professor Alexander Tsesis said Comey's testimony is a big step forward in a possible obstruction of justice case against the president
The ages of the victims range from 18 to 32.
Jun Zhang, 30, was found shot to death on the front porch of a residence on Nov. 17, 2023, in the 800 block of South Plum Road.
With the release of part one of her new memoir, Cher talks about her relationship - on stage and off - with Sonny Bono, and why their TV partnership survived beyond their marriage.
Officer Martinez, 26, was shot and killed during a traffic stop near 80th and Ingleside on Nov. 4.
Mild temperatures are expected for the next couple of days, and then it'll feel more like November.
Those in the industry who spoke to CBS News Chicago said their margins are already so slim that an increased liquor tax could drive business owners to close their doors.
Snelling laid out the challenges the department is facing—and how, following the imposition of a consent decree, it can help to create a culture change to form a top police department in the country.
Martinez's funeral is set for Monday of next week. In a statement, the Mayor's office said Mayor Johnson plans to attend the funeral alongside Supt. Larry Snelling.
The Democrat looking to unseat an incumbent Republican in a close Iowa congressional race has asked for a recount.
A new report shows Wisconsin voters approved a record number of school referenda in 2024 elections.
Those in the industry who spoke to CBS News Chicago said their margins are already so slim that an increased liquor tax could drive business owners to close their doors.
Robin McElroy said she loves everything about her Morgan Park home—except for the panic-inducing surprises she has been getting in the mail about her supposedly unpaid taxes.
Scammers often get financial information and personal details, or lure in veterans with videos that claim they can win lots of money,
It's the season of giving, but if you're not careful with finances, you could be getting a hefty bill at the end of the holiday season.
For the first time since 1938, children in Des Moines, Iowa, will go trick-or-treating on Halloween. The city began its unusual custom of opting for Beggar's Night decades ago in hopes of tamping down on hooliganism.
The 65-year-old actor and stand-up comedian, best known for portraying Joey Gladstone on "Full House," said he first noticed symptoms in October.
An attorney representing a conservative prosecutor struggled Monday to convince Wisconsin's liberal-leaning Supreme Court to reactivate the state's 175-year-old abortion ban.
The "Dawson's Creek" alum shared the news on Sunday and said that despite the diagnosis, there is "reason for optimism, and I'm feeling good."
Three patients at the University of Chicago Medicine are in the trial for the treatment.
Some pathogens that contaminate food are even showing up in the U.S. for the first time thanks to climate change.
Owner Ricky Burns made a big dream come true in the tiny space on Western Avenue in West Ridge.
Those in the industry who spoke to CBS News Chicago said their margins are already so slim that an increased liquor tax could drive business owners to close their doors.
The nonprofit Far South Community Development Corporation is working to create everlasting change—and has a vision specifically for the commercial corridor at 115th and Halsted streets.
Wonder Group, a New York-based food ordering company that touts "fast fine" dining, is set to be Grubhub's new owner.
Foxtrot will be pouring free drip coffee between 6 a.m. and 10 a.m. at the Fulton Market location to celebrate the reopening.
With the release of part one of her new memoir, Cher talks about her relationship - on stage and off - with Sonny Bono, and why their TV partnership survived beyond their marriage.
"America demanded it and now it's happening: Taco Bell's new Cheesy Chalupa Supreme. In other news, I'm hosting the Oscars," Conan O'Brien said.
The IBA also gave out the Silver Dome Awards at its luncheon Wednesday.
The 65-year-old actor and stand-up comedian, best known for portraying Joey Gladstone on "Full House," said he first noticed symptoms in October.
John Krasinski is People magazine's Sexiest Man Alive for 2024. The magazine announced the actor-writer-director as its pick during "The Late Show with Stephen Colbert."
The CDC announced the person diagnosed with the disease recently traveled to eastern Africa. The patient has undergone treatment and is isolating at home.
The hacker is described as an "adversary," and the emails in question were between library staff and staff for members of Congress.
Biden will become the first sitting U.S. president to set foot in the Amazon rainforest during his stop in Brazil on Sunday. This comes as he met with Chinese President Xi Jinping on Saturday, who said he is ready to work with President-elect Donald Trump for a smooth transition.
Father Martin Marren had stepped aside from Saint John Fisher as the Archdiocese investigated the claims of sexual abuse of a minor.
Before his return to the Oval Office, President-elect Trump arrived at the octagon sitting ringside for a UFC event in Madison Square Garden along with Kid Rock and Elon Musk.
Officer Martinez, 26, was shot and killed during a traffic stop near 80th and Ingleside on Nov. 4.
Preliminary investigation indicated that a 25-year-old man was on the sidewalk when two unknown people approached him.
Martinez's funeral is set for Monday of next week. In a statement, the Mayor's office said Mayor Johnson plans to attend the funeral alongside Supt. Larry Snelling.
The ages of the victims range from 18 to 32.
Jun Zhang, 30, was found shot to death on the front porch of a residence on Nov. 17, 2023, in the 800 block of South Plum Road.
"How is this possible that so many things could have gone wrong and allowed for this to happen?" Candice Gatlin said.
City law requires festival producers to reimburse the city for police overtime worked at their events, but records requests show the city is not retroactively charging for it.
Residents' finances are stretched to the max, and they are reaching out to say enough has not been done to finalize repairs and get them back into their homes.
Caitlin Tracey's family did not want her husband to have her remains because of a history of domestic violence allegations.
Robin McElroy said she loves everything about her Morgan Park home—except for the panic-inducing surprises she has been getting in the mail about her supposedly unpaid taxes.
Ehsan, who is taking over for the fired Luke Yaklich, is a former head coach at the University of Alabama at Birmingham and spent the last four years as an assistant at Standford University.
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.
Leach, a graduate transfer from Fairfield, shot just 5 of 12, including 2 of 7 from 3-point range, but made up for it going 13 of 14 from the free throw line.
Dawson also had three blocks for the Ramblers (4-0)
Wentworth Area detectives were investigating Friday night.
The threat involved Fremont Middle School in unincorporated Mundelein.
One burglary suspect tried to run away after the crash, but was arrested at the scene.
City law requires festival producers to reimburse the city for police overtime worked at their events, but records requests show the city is not retroactively charging for it.
Durk, 32—legal name Durk Devontay Banks—was arraigned in U.S. District Court in Los Angeles Thursday after being extradited from Florida.
