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Jaden Akins scored 16 points, including a 3-pointer that put Michigan State ahead to stay, and coach Tom Izzo took the Spartans to the Sweet 16 for the 16th time with a 71-63 victory over New Mexico.
Kylan Boswell scored 23 points, Tomislav Ivisic 19 and Kasparas Jakucionis 13 for the sixth-seeded Illini (22-13).
Michigan couldn't withstand Hannah Hidalgo and No. 3 Notre Dame in the second round of the women's NCAA Tournament on Sunday as the Fighting Irish beat the Wolverines 76-55.
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Three Chicago-area penguins are in the running to be crowned the world's favorite penguin.
The Michigan State Spartans men's basketball team makes its 27th straight NCAA Tournament appearance on Friday when it takes on the Bryant Bulldogs in a first-round matchup in the South region.
The Illinois men's basketball team will play in an Elite 8 matchup for the first time since 2005 on Saturday against defending national champion UConn. This comes after Illinois' 72-69 win in the Sweet 16 over Iowa State on Thursday. The top-seeded Huskies defeated San Diego State 82-52 in their semifinal game.
Illinois made a regional final for the fourth time in the past 40 years and will meet defending champion UConn on Saturday for a trip to the Final Four.
The Illini made the Sweet 16 in the tourney this year, and fans would like them to get to the Final Four -- or even all the championship. CBS 2's Jermont Terry reports.
CBS 2 Sports Director Marshall Harris found a married couple, the husband an Iowa State graduate and the wife who graduated from Illinois, who were ready to watch Thursday's Sweet 16 matchup between their alma maters.
The Illinois men's basketball team will play in its first Sweet 16 appearance since 2005 against Iowa State on Thursday. It's a true strength vs. strength matchup for the No. 3-seed Illini's high-powered offense facing their toughest test of the NCAA Tournament so far in the No. 2-seed Cyclones, who have arguably the best defense in the country.
The 12th-seeded Dukes (32-3) will face fourth-seeded Duke on Sunday after beating the Badgers.
Northwestern fans packed Chicago's Franklin Tap in time for tipoff as the Wildcats took on FAU in the opening round of the NCAA Tournament.
With March Madness underway, some doctors are telling men to sit back and watch games after undergoing surgery. It's a popular time for men to have a vasectomy.
Marcus Domask posted the NCAA Tournament's first triple-double since 2019 and Terrence Shannon scored 26 points, helping No. 3 seed Illinois pull away from No. 14 Morehead State for an 85-69 first-round win on Thursday.
March Madness came to Chicago on Thursday as Illini fans were cheering on the men's basketball team in the opening round of the NCAA Tournament.
The field of 64 is set as games begin Thursday. CBS Sports college basketball announcer and analyst on "Inside College Basketball," Chris Walker, breaks down his bracket and what the Illinois teams, Northwestern and Illini, have to do to stay alive.
They dominated throughout the tournament with one of the most impressive runs March Madness history to pick up the program's fifth national men's basketball title.
With 102 points, LSU also broke the record for most points in a championship game.
After four wild rounds of NCAA Tournament basketball, March Madness is soon coming to its exciting conclusion, and CBS will have all the action.
For the first time, no team is seeded better than No. 4
Here's the complete schedule, game times, livestream links and TV info for the Elite 8 this weekend.
Princeton was hoping to become the first Ivy League champion to make the Elite Eight since 1979.
Knocking No. 1 seed Houston out of the NCAA Tournament made Jim Larrañaga feel like dancing.
William Schaub, 56, of La Grange, was charged with aggravated criminal sexual abuse and one count of grooming.
The fire broke out in the early afternoon in the building at 5439-41 N. Kenmore Ave.
Sophia Martha Franklin had been reported missing on Feb. 3, after she was last seen at her home in Beaver Dam, Wisconsin, about 60 miles northwest of Milwaukee.
A Crestwood, Illinois police officer facing his second set of DUI charges in three years has resigned from the police department, officials said.
Jeep-maker Stellantis is idling production at plants in Canada and Mexico and will temporarily lay off 900 workers in the Midwest.
Tinaglia said he supports a new Bears stadium in Arlington Heights, but the franchise and the village need to come to an agreement on common goals.
Chicago Teachers Union House of Delegates approves tentative agreement
President Trump announced new reciprocal tariffs on Wednesday, which he dubbed "Liberation Day."
Quezada, a Cook County Commissioner since 2022, previously spent six years as former Ald. Carlos Ramirez Rosa's constituent service director.
Abhinav Anne and Sai Ganbote, both juniors at Illinois Mathematics and Science Academy, pitched Illinois State lawmakers, and now House Bill 2960 is making its way through the Illinois General Assembly.
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 device is smaller than a grain of rice — and is suited particularly to help newborn babies with congenital heart defects.
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.
Tinaglia said he supports a new Bears stadium in Arlington Heights, but the franchise and the village need to come to an agreement on common goals.
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.
Nintendo has announced a June 5 launch date for its latest gaming console, the Switch 2.
A unique talent, Val Kilmer was praised as an acting chameleon who took on varied and challenging roles, and the results were often memorable.
Lollapalooza announced the daily lineup for the 2025 festival in Grant Park July 31 through Aug. 3. Tickets are going fast.
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The Lollapalooza 2025 lineup is here, featuring Doechii, Sabrina Carpenter, and Olivia Rodrigo among the headliners.
The aerospace engineer is part of the historic all-female crew blasting off on a Blue-Origin rocket on April 14.
Illinois legislators are looking into using speed cameras and artificial intelligence technology to reduce speeding and crashes on DuSable Lake Shore Drive.
As TikTok faces another potential ban in the U.S. if not sold to an American buyer, Amazon has expressed interest as have several other companies.
This comes after a deadly accident two months ago and a series of other problems, including a reported brawl involving air traffic controllers.
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Sophia Martha Franklin had been reported missing on Feb. 3, after she was last seen at her home in Beaver Dam, Wisconsin, about 60 miles northwest of Milwaukee.
Blessen Turner was taken from the 6300 block of South Calumet Avenue, according to police.
William Schaub, 56, of La Grange, was charged with aggravated criminal sexual abuse and one count of grooming.
The fire broke out in the early afternoon in the building at 5439-41 N. Kenmore Ave.
Some people are calling for justice after the incident in the South Loop.
"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 Sox' lone run came on Brooks Baldwin's homer in the seventh.
Tinaglia said he supports a new Bears stadium in Arlington Heights, but the franchise and the village need to come to an agreement on common goals.
Seiya Suzuki homered twice and drove in five runs as the Chicago Cubs beat the Athletics 10-2 on Wednesday to complete a three-game sweep.
The Sox' starting pitchers worked 23 innings without allowing an earned run over the team's first four games.
Nikola Vucevic shot 9 for 12, including 2 for 3 from 3-point range to finish with 22 points, while adding 10 rebounds and seven assists.
The workers have recovered. But they said it was all shocking and painful — and now some people are calling for justice.
Caprice Edward Cashaw, 31, of Merrillville, was charged with multiple felonies.
Police released a community alert on Tuesday showing surveillance images of the seven suspects, and asked anyone with information to contact public transportation detectives at 312-745-4447.
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.
