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Illinois Overpowers McKendree, 112-65
Jalen Coleman-Lands and Maverick Morgan scored 18 points apiece.
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Jalen Coleman-Lands and Maverick Morgan scored 18 points apiece.
Hill's career night helped the Illini rally from a 33-31 halftime deficit.
Corey Clement ran for 123 yards and three touchdowns.
Malcolm Hill had 21 points and eight rebounds.
For months, Timothy Killeen has informally discussed the idea as a way to provide financial stability for the university amid the state's budget crisis.
Jeff George Jr. threw for 140 yards and two touchdowns.
Rodney Smith rushed for 100 yards and two touchdowns.
Wilton Speight threw for 253 yards and two touchdowns.
Smith's Illini are off to a 1-4 start.
Freshman kicker J.D. Dellinger hit a 28-yard field goal in overtime.
The Illini have lost 14 straight and 23 of 24 against top-25 opponents.
One person was fatally shot and several others wounded during a fight at a campus party at the University of Illinois, according to several media reports.
Jamauri Bogan ran for 189 yards and two touchdowns.
Mitch Trubisky threw for 265 yards and two touchdowns and ran for two more scores.
They approved initial terms for Smith after he was hired in March that were backloaded to pay him $10 million in salary over his final two years
Wes Lunt threw for 226 yards and three touchdowns and Kendrick Foster ran for a pair of 56-yard touchdowns.
Smith's best Chicago Bears defenses were creators of chaos — picking off passes, forcing fumbles and scoring points.
Smith insists that coaching college football at Illinois hasn't been much different than what he grew accustomed to as coach of the Bears and Buccaneers.
Beckman was brought on to the North Carolina staff as a volunteer assistant.
Beckman was fired by Illinois last August when an investigation concluded he mistreated players.
The University of Illinois has received nearly $19 million from the federal government to study threats to the nation's power grid and come up with ways to survive an attack.
Kirk Ferentz's group surprised many last season as it ran off an undefeated regular season before losing its last two. Can the Hawkeyes win the West once again?
There's a more capable face leading the Illinois program now.
Nunn averaged 15.5 points as a junior in the 2015-'16 season.
Nunn recently pleaded guilty to misdemeanor battery stemming from an incident with a woman in March.
Hillary Clinton brought delegates to their feet highlighting "we are writing a new chapter in American history."
A mayday was called for a missing firefighter as crews battled the blaze, but all firefighters were ultimately accounted for.
The Bears will announce whether or not Williams will play against the Kansas City Chiefs later in the week.
Johnson invoked Chicago's history of liberal activism and political figures like former President Barack Obama, as well as the historic nature of Kamala Harris' nomination.
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.
Hillary Clinton brought delegates to their feet highlighting "we are writing a new chapter in American history."
Johnson invoked Chicago's history of liberal activism and political figures like former President Barack Obama, as well as the historic nature of Kamala Harris' nomination.
The group's plan was to march from Humboldt Park to the United Center on Monday.
A standoff between protesters and officers at Union Park followed hours later.
More than 270 different organizations came together to form the coalition to protest.
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.
CBS News Chicago’s political analysts—former Mayor Lori Lightfoot and former Ald. Leslie Hairston (5th)—talk about the security perimeter breach during protests, the honor for the Rev. Jesse Jackson, and other highlights and lowlights on the first night of the 2024 Democratic National Convention.
Tara Molina reports on the response after a security fence was knocked down during protests outside the Democratic National Convention, and Jermont Terry reports on the protest at Union Park.
CBS News Chicago security expert Phil Andrew, formerly of the FBI, discusses the DNC security fence breach during protesters Monday and how it was handled by law enforcement.
Vice President Kamala Harris spoke briefly at the Democratic National Convention, while CBS News Chicago Political Analysts Lori Lightfoot and Pat Brady discuss what Harris’ strategy should be at the convention—and how much she should embrace the Biden administration and the past.
Protests near the United Center in Chicago caused some trying to attend the DNC from being able to get to the arena on time.
A standoff between protesters and officers at Union Park followed hours later.
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.
Thousands marched in a show of solidarity with Palestine and calling for an end to U.S. funding to Israel.
Former Secretary of State Hillary Clinton and first lady Jill Biden are also scheduled to speak.
A mayday was called for a missing firefighter as crews battled the blaze, but all firefighters were ultimately accounted for.
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.
The Bears will announce whether or not Williams will play against the Kansas City Chiefs later in the week.
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 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.