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It's been a while since there's been excitement around the DePaul men's basketball program and Chris Holtmann is hoping to change that. CBS News Chicago's Matt Zahn sat down with the Blue Demons' new head coach to get a little insight on why he decided DePaul was the right spot for him now and why he believes he's the right person to lead a turnaround.
Northwestern is coming off back-to-back NCAA Tournament appearances for the first time in program history.
The college basketball season doesn't tip off until next month, but Big Ten Media Day arrived in Rosemont as Illinois and Northwestern aim to compete in a now 18-team conference.
The college basketball season doesn't tip off until next month, but Big Ten Media Day arrived in Rosemont as Illinois sets its sights even higher after an Elite 8 appearance last year and Northwestern aims for three tournament appearances in a row.
Brad Underwood retooled his entire Illinois roster after just missing the Final 4 with a blowout loss to UConn last season.
The Northern Illinois Huskies have been in the spotlight since pulling off a shocker in South Bend and beating No. 5 Notre Dame as a 28-point underdog. It was NIU's first win against a Top-25 team in over a decade and a slew of national recognition has ensued. Head coach Thomas Hammock's phone has been buzzing nonstop since the Huskie's heroics, but he was kind enough to carve out some time to speak to CBS News Chicago Sports Director Ryan Baker.
Mark Jackson had never visited Northwestern. By the time he first stepped foot on campus, he had already agreed to leave Villanova and take over as the school's new athletic director.
Northwestern will host MAC power Miami of Ohio earlier on Saturday. The Wildcats' temporary lakefront stadium is drawing a lot of interest. Equally intriguing is who will be Northwetern's starting quarterback when they take the field next weekend.
The "Frozen Confines: Big Ten Hockey Series" will feature a pair of doubleheaders on Jan. 3 and 4.
This college football season, the Northwestern Wildcats will try to replicate their surprising success from last season. Northwestern will also have perhaps the most picturesque home field in college football while Ryan Field gets a makeover.
After a nearly yearlong independent probe into the Northwestern University athletics program, investigators recommended that the school improve processes for reporting hazing and other misconduct.
The University of Chicago men's and women's tennis teams pulled off a rare feat that's only been done five times in Division III history when both squads won national championships. The women's team broke through with the title after finishing as national runners-up two years in a row. It was the first title for any women's program in school history.
Izzy Scane added to her mark as the women's lacrosse scoring leader with four goals.
The University of Chicago women's tennis team has been near the top of the Division III rankings the last couple of years. This year seems like as good a time as any to get their first national championship with a pair of very talented sisters from Willowbrook helping lead the charge.
Sylwia Mikos is a two-time UAA Conference Player of the Year, but she may not even be the best player with her last name on her team.
Last year, the Northwestern softball team fell just one game short of the Women's College World Series. This year, they'll begin the postseason as the No. 1 seed in the Big Ten Tournament. Northwestern heads into the tournament with some fresh hardware. Ashley Miller was named Pitcher of the Year, while Kate Drohan was named Coach of the Year for a third straight season.
Caitlin Clark led Iowa back to the national championship game, scoring 21 points as the Hawkeyes rallied past Paige Bueckers and UConn 71-69 in the women's Final Four.
Caitlin Clark is leading Iowa back to the Final Four for the second consecutive year, scoring 41 points to defeat defending champion LSU 94-87 Monday night.
Ryan Langborg scored 12 of his career-high 27 points in overtime, and ninth-seeded Northwestern finally put away No. 8 seed Florida Atlantic 77-65 in the first round of the NCAA Tournament.
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.
What a year for the Loyola men's basketball team after a 23-8 regular season. Head coach Drew Valentine and company are not satisfied with a worst-to-first turnaround in their second year in the Atlantic 10. As the No. 2 seed, they get a double bye in their conference tournament. The Ramblers are now three wins from an NCAA Tournament berth.
Illinois will be the No. 2 seed in this week's Big Ten Tournament in Minneapolis.
The University of Illinois Chicago women's basketball team picked up another conference win over the weekend against Valparaiso to improve to 9-7 in conference play. After years of being at or near the bottom of the standings, something seems to be building on the city's Near West Side.
It was a bounce-back game for Hawkins.
Alston also added 10 rebounds for the Ramblers
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.
Patriot Services Group saw how some were impacted by the fire that left a man dead, and decided to help by offering some apartments.
The activists are worried about how plants and animals along the river could respond to what they worry could be toxic materials.
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.
Here are the top songs, artists, and albums streamed on Spotify in Chicago this year, according to communications agency Burson Global.
The oysters were sold in Illinois, among other states.
Meteorologist David Yeomans has your 10 p.m. First Alert Weather forecast for Wednesday, Dec. 18, 2024.
One hundred families from Proviso Township were given gift cards to Amazon Fresh worth $150.
Patriot Services Group saw how some were impacted by the fire that left a man dead, and decided to help by offering some apartments. Darius Johnson reports.
A couple of months ago, a former employee of a Orange Elephant Roofing & Solar contacted CBS News Chicago with a complaint. CBS News Chicago began an investigation, and discovered a massive multi-state operation that has left homeowners out of tens of thousands of dollars each in many cases. Megan Hickey reports.
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 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.
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.
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.
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.
