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Mount Carmel High School alum Steven Wirtel just wrapped up a great run as a long snapper at Iowa State, and his brother John – also a long snapper – was in Bears Training Camp last year.
The NFL Draft is coming up next week, and Northwestern defensive lineman Joe Gaziano is hoping to hear his name called.
South Bend, Indiana native and Ball State lineman Danny Pinter stood out at the NFL Combine, and he shares his story of how he got here.
CBS Sports NFL Draft expert Chris Trapasso explains why Utah State's Jordan Love will be among those creating buzz coming out of the Combine.
Alabama's speedster Henry Ruggs III could put on a show in Indianapolis when the NFL's annual scouting combine begins February 24th.
The Chicago Bears addressed one of their biggest needs with their first pick in the draft, taking Iowa State running back David Montgomery in the third round after trading up with the New England Patriots on Friday night.
Bears general manager Ryan Pace may find some hidden gems in later rounds of this week's NFL Draft.
The NFL Draft kicks off Thursday night, but as Ryan Baker points out in his draft preview, it will be quiet in Chicago as the Bears will be without a first round pick due to the blockbuster Khalil Mack trade.
For the first time in a decade, Halas Hall will be mostly silent during the opening night of the NFL Draft.
Bears general manager has proved he's not afraid to move up in the NFL Draft to pick a player he wants, after trading up twice in the past two years, but don't expect the Bears to trade up into the first or second round this year.
The league officially announced the destination for next year's draft. It's headed to the Music City.
The Jets drafted the highest-rated QB, among other key picks, while the Browns managed to mess up both their first-round picks.
256 picks were made over the course of three days. Which ones were the best for each team?
Shaquem Griffin has been doubted his whole life and now he is on the cusp of fulfilling his NFL dream.
A wild opening night is behind us, now it's time to get ready for Day 2.
Roquan Smith mentioned Dick Butkus and Mike Singletary, Brian Urlacher and Lance Briggs. The Georgia standout hopes to add his name to the list of great Chicago linebackers.
The Cardinals and Ravens made bold moves, while the Saints and Seahawks left some folks scratching their heads.
The NFL Draft will pivot on whether the New York Giants draft RB Saquon Barkley with the second pick, take an available QB or trade down.
CBS Sports' new 24/7 live streaming sports service will provide coverage of every pick of the draft when the festivities kick off in Dallas on Thursday.
One week out from the draft, CBSSports' Pete Prisco releases what may be his final mock draft for this season.
Former NFL safety and current CBS Sports Network draft analyst breaks down some of the prospects ahead of next week's draft.
Which prospects would fit the best on which teams? CBS Sports.com's Pete Prisco gives his thoughts.
We all know the top names that have been discussed ad nauseum. These guys are ones to watch in the middle rounds.
The former Richmond QB discusses the biggest influences in his football career and his journey to becoming an NFL Draft prospect.
The four-year Miami offensive lineman breaks down what the NFL Draft process has been like for him.
The goal is to promote safer communities by helping young men who have been sentenced to probation find jobs, housing, and health care.
In video of the robbery posted on Nextdoor, three men can be seen pointing guns at the couple as they walk up to their front porch.
Do you recognize this man wanted in a robbery?
The NCAA passed rules Monday that would upend decades of precedent by allowing colleges to pay their athletes per terms of a multibillion-dollar lawsuit settlement expected to go into effect this summer.
The Lincoln Park Zoo is taking Earth Day to the next level with celebrations all week long.
A Maryland school board decided to end parental opt-outs for instruction featuring storybooks that address gender identity and sexual orientation, sparking the dispute that's before the Supreme Court.
The mayor on Monday signed an executive order establishing a new working group tasked with fixing the city's finances.
Guidance from the Democratic governor of Wisconsin's administration to state employees about what to do if immigration officials or other federal agents show up at their workplace is drawing fire from Republicans.
The messages were sent the same day Hegseth shared similar details in a separate Signal chat that inadvertently included The Atlantic's editor-in-chief.
A sea of people crowded Daley Plaza, and marched through the Loop, seeking to turn the tide of the Trump administration.
The iconic Chicago chain known for its hot dogs and Italian beef sandwiches launched its brand new breakfast offerings in five restaurants Tuesday morning.
The application website is expected to open this summer.
Johnsonville, LCC is recalling over 22,600 pounds of cheddar bratwurst in 10 states, including Minnesota and Wisconsin.
The law firms Romanucci and Blandin, representing the families of Antoine Lewis, 39, of Chicago, and Mark Lindquist Law, representing Darcy Belanger, 46, of Denver, Colorado, announced the settlement was reached on Sunday night.
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.
Some states want to block SNAP recipients from using benefits to buy sugary foods as part of the "make America healthy again" movement.
The CDC is now struggling to keep up with requests for support from states with measles outbreaks.
CDC experts were not made available to discuss the findings showing a rise in autism prevalence.
Doctors and the Illinois Department of Public Health are urging people to get vaccinated.
Multiple FDA labs were cut amid Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr.'s layoffs this week.
The owner of Timeless Toys said he was forced to buy $200,000 worth of toys due to the trade war between the world's two largest economies.
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.
"Grey's Anatomy" and "Euphoria" star Eric Dane said he is still able to work and will return to the HBO drama.
Jay North, who starred on TV's "Dennis the Menace" for four seasons starting in 1959, has died.
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.
Last month, Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth came under fire for a discussion about plans to attack Houthi rebels in Yemen on a Signal group chat that included a reporter. Now there are new reports that he shared military attack details with others as well. But the response from the White House is the same - the president trusts his Pentagon chief.
Meteorologist Mary Kay Kleist has the extended forecast.
A new center on Chicago's West Side is helping young men who are on probation live better lives. The $22.5 million Dr. Dennis Deer Community Justice Center, the second location for the nonprofit Lawndale Christian Legal Center, opened Tuesday in North Lawndale at 14th and Keeler.
A couple in Glenview, Illinois, was robbed at gunpoint Monday night in front of their own home in Chicago's northern suburbs.
Do you recognize this man? The FBI is seeking the public's help in locating a man wanted in a bank robbery in Aurora on Monday afternoon.
Neighbors say the street takeovers are noisy, dangerous, and annoying, and they want to know why more is not being done to stop them.
Video from the scene shows heavy smoke coming from the building on Atlantic Avenue.
Chicago police are investigating the death of a man at a North Side high-rise early Tuesday morning.
The goal is to promote safer communities by helping young men who have been sentenced to probation find jobs, housing, and health care.
A death investigation is underway after a baby was found unresponsive in Chicago's Back of the Yards neighborhood.
Peter Mendez was only 9 years old when his family's home was wrongly raided by Chicago Police back in November 2017. Seven and a half years later, the Mendez family is finally getting their day in court.
With the deadline to obtain a Real ID just weeks away, the Better Business Bureau is warning about a surge in scams designed to steal your identity.
The Mendez family is suing the City of Chicago and the Chicago Police Department, accusing officers of violating their civil rights and traumatizing them and their children during the raid.
A license plate connected to a New York grandmother is linked to speeding and running red lights in Chicago. But that license plate was destroyed years ago.
The bigger picture remains how city leaders want to tackle such teen takeovers as the weather warms up heading into summer.
The NCAA passed rules Monday that would upend decades of precedent by allowing colleges to pay their athletes per terms of a multibillion-dollar lawsuit settlement expected to go into effect this summer.
In his last run in the majors, Pomeranz pitched to a 1.75 ERA in 27 appearances with the San Diego Padres, according to MLB.com.
Walker Buehler gave up one run over seven innings and the Red Sox went on to beat the White Sox at Fenway Park on Patriots' Day.
In a game twice delayed by rain for a total of 98 minutes, the teams exchanged runs in the 10th.
Andrew Vaughn hit a two-run homer, pinch-hitter Edgar Quero added a go-ahead, two-run single and the Chicago White Sox snapped a six-game losing streak with an 8-4 victory over the Boston Red Sox Sunday, ending their worst road start in team history.
In video of the robbery posted on Nextdoor, three men can be seen pointing guns at the couple as they walk up to their front porch.
The community leaders have seen an increase in violence in the specific area where the teen was gunned down.
Police activity disrupted train service at the Racine Avenue stop along the Eisenhower Expressway.
The teens also punched a 25-year-old man in the face with closed fists, police said.
Officers arrived at that area and found the victim on the ground with several gunshot wounds.
