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Bernstein: Josh Whitman's Rambling Letter Highlights U Of I's Problem
Illinois should've long ago parted ways with all ties to Chief Illiniwek, handled a little blowback and been done with it.
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Illinois should've long ago parted ways with all ties to Chief Illiniwek, handled a little blowback and been done with it.
The federal kidnapping trial of a man accused in the abduction of a University of Illinois scholar from China has been rescheduled.
The suspect in the abduction of a University of Illinois scholar from China is scheduled to appear in court for a pretrial status hearing.
The university decided to end the playing of the song so as to be more "inclusive," a spokesperson told the Chicago Tribune.
Dudek set school freshman records with 1,038 receiving yards and 76 catches in 2014.
Zhang disappeared June 9 on the U of I campus. Investigators believe she is dead, killed by former graduate student Brent Christensen, 28.
Smith coached Mike Glennon in Tampa Bay and praised his leadership.
Brendt Christensen may have been plotting additional abductions, according to information disclosed in court Wednesday. CBS 2's Brad Edwards reports.
The man being charged with the kidnapping of the missing University of Illinois Chinese scholar apparently attended a campus vigil for her.
Authorities also said they've developed "several additional leads" in the investigation.
University of Illinois police representatives and a campus counseling center will meet with students to discuss the search for a visiting scholar from China.
Yingyin Zhang, 26, was last seen June 9. Police have surveillance video showing her getting into a black Saturn Astra in Urbana.
The search for Yingying Zhang, a missing student from China, continues and police in Urbana-Champaign ask for the public's help.
Yingying Zhang disappeared the afternoon of June 9. She was last seen getting into a black hatchback at Clark and Goodwin in Urbana.
Police say the FBI is investigating the disappearance of a Chinese woman from a central Illinois university town as a kidnapping.
Coach Lovie Smith on Wednesday dismissed freshman tight end Zarrian Holcombe and offensive linemen Darta Lee and Howard Watkins.
The Illini and Blue Demons will meet on Nov. 17 in Champaign as part of the Gavitt Tipoff Games.
"To get Mr. Basketball, in this state, we have to be the option, not an option," Underwood says.
Jamall Walker went 2-1 as the interim coach after replacing John Groce, who was fired after the Big Ten Tournament.
Illinois State has made its plea to play a school like Illinois.
"Winning a national championship is something that can happen here," Underwood says.
University power brokers want sustained national prominence and for Chicago players to be a big reason why.
Brad Underwood, who became the 18th coach in program history for the Illini, was in attendance.
"I felt this was an elite program," Underwood says.
"We're one of the best programs in the country," Underwood said. "We got to start acting like that, we have to start thinking like that."
While his move to New York took place nearly 40 years ago, Donahue is remembered fondly to this day among those who worked with him in Chicago.
The group's plan was to march from Humboldt Park to the United Center on Monday.
After the security fences were breached, protesters started throwing drinks and signs at police officers.
The nurses hit the picket line Monday morning, accusing the hospital of unfair labor practices.
What appeared to be just shy of 10,000 people were seen on the march route—and the protest remained peaceful as it reached Park 578.
The group's plan was to march from Humboldt Park to the United Center on Monday.
After the security fences were breached, protesters started throwing drinks and signs at police officers.
What appeared to be just shy of 10,000 people were seen on the march route—and the protest remained peaceful as it reached Park 578.
Thousands marched in a show of solidarity with Palestine and calling for an end to U.S. funding to Israel.
"My wife's not here, and I don't want anybody talking to her about this, but she is my term limit, so if all of you want to talk to her, and convince her one way or another by the way, you're welcome to do that," Pritzker told delegates on the first day of the DNC.
What is still not clear is what will happen to all the headstones that were already ordered, paid for, and never delivered.
Thieves targeted Kias and Hyundais because some models do not have engine immobilizers—technology that has historically been standard in other vehicles.
An alderman wants to get a new home repair grant program to help homeowners who live near where the DNC is being held.
Starting Sunday, customers can bring a used denim item — any brand, in any condition — to a Target store and trade it in for a coupon worth 20% off a new denim purchase.
Experts say insurance companies are paying close attention, and the average person should be doing so too.
Perdue Foods is recalling more than 167,000 pounds of frozen chicken nuggets and tenders after some customers reported finding metal wire embedded in the products.
Florida cucumber grower used untreated canal water found to be tainted with salmonella bacteria, laboratory tests found.
Indiana's attorney general has dropped a lawsuit accusing the state's largest hospital system of violating patient privacy laws when a doctor told a newspaper that a 10-year-old Ohio girl had traveled to Indiana for an abortion.
Posts shared online have urged other attendees of both the festival itself and afterparties to get checked out.
The Duke and Duchess of Sussex's Archewell Foundation is launching a new initiative, the Parents' Network, to support parents whose children have been victimized by harmful online content, from social media bullying to suicide ideation.
Despite the beefy security around McCormick Place, the public will be invited to grab friendship bracelets and get a "Kamala Harris manicure."
Sears first moved into the headquarters in 1992, after receiving a series of incentives.
Fewer rooms have been booked than DNC organizers first expected.
The Biden administration announced that $50 million will go to Michigan, Ohio, Indiana, Kentucky, Tennessee and Illinois to boost electric vehicle production.
A Save A Lot store in West Garfield Park is expected to open in early September. Three other Chicago locations could reopen in October, and two more could reopen in November.
While his move to New York took place nearly 40 years ago, Donahue is remembered fondly to this day among those who worked with him in Chicago.
Phil Donahue, a celebrated daytime talk show host who pioneered the television staple, died after a long illness, his publicist said in a statement.
John Aprea landed his first break in the 1967 Steve McQueen classic "Bullitt" before landing the role of young Salvatore "Sal" Tessio in "The Godfather Part II."
Authorities say two suspected extremists believed to be tied to ISIS appeared to be planning an attack on an event in the Vienna area.
They said taking part in a Chappell Roan show was, to say the least, far from something ordinary.
Dave Savini and Charlie De Mar report from the tense scene near the Democratic National Convention at the United Center.
A faction of protesters breached the fence near the United Center around 4:30 p.m., and police were preparing to respond. Dave Savini and Charlie De Mar report from the scene.
It was a meeting of delegates and party leaders giving a peek at what we can expect Monday night and the rest of this week. Sabrina Franza reports on the people excited about the week's events
Protesters came from around the country to march near the Democratic National Convention in the name of the pro-Palestinian cause. Tara Molina reports.
The Poor People's Army was also one of the many groups planning marches in Chicago during the first day of the Democratic National Convention. Organizers said their focus will be on raising awareness of homelessness across the country.
Chicago Police officers in riot gear were seen nearby.
While his move to New York took place nearly 40 years ago, Donahue is remembered fondly to this day among those who worked with him in Chicago.
"My wife's not here, and I don't want anybody talking to her about this, but she is my term limit, so if all of you want to talk to her, and convince her one way or another by the way, you're welcome to do that," Pritzker told delegates on the first day of the DNC.
Under the contract, the union can authorize a strike once an issue has gone through the grievance process.
The group's plan was to march from Humboldt Park to the United Center on Monday.
Chicago Police Supt. Larry Snelling has promised that officers will respect First Amendment rights.
Less than a mile from the United Center, staff at Rush University Medical Center prepare for any possibility of a chemical attack.
CBS News Chicago obtained a 22-page document, but the majority of the document was blacked out with redactions.
An alderman wants to get a new home repair grant program to help homeowners who live near where the DNC is being held.
Grayson told his superiors he was about to terminate the pursuit. But he did not stop.
Francis (6-3) matched his longest career outing, set six days earlier against the Los Angeles Angels.
The win was Houston's 10th in 11 games and it moved the AL West leaders to a season-best 11 games over .500 at 67-56.
Gavin Sheets provided the only offense for the White Sox, who were eliminated from playoff contention.
Dansby Swanson added two hits for the Cubs, who won their second straight after losing three consecutive games to the American League Central-leading Cleveland Guardians.
The No. 1 overall draft pick made another good impression in his first appearance at Soldier Field.
The Cook County Sheriff's deputy was paid $1,000 to deliver the paper to a main in custody at the jail, police say.
Shortly before 4 a.m. Friday, officers responded to a burglar alarm at Déjà Vu Showgirls at 750 S. Clinton St.
Federal prosecutors said Lewis Lacey lied about his income and assets to avoid paying more than $40,000 in a lawsuit settlement.
Prosecutors said they tried to pull off a scheme for the officers to clock in hours of OT pay without doing much work.
Three men exited a vehicle, and at least one of them pulled a gun and fired shots at the teen, police said.