Harvey Twisters Wrestling Club teaches young people about more than just athletics
For 40 years, kids from five to 14 years old — both boys and girls — have trained and learned the sport with the Harvey Twisters.
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For 40 years, kids from five to 14 years old — both boys and girls — have trained and learned the sport with the Harvey Twisters.
The Plainfield South graduate captured the 131 pound national championship this weekend.
Mendoza made it through IHSA wrestling regionals on Saturday.
Mendoza made it through regionals on Saturday. The next stop is Sectionals on Friday, with the individual state meet starting Feb. 20 in Champaign.
Seth Mendoza is chasing history, trying to become just the 15th wrestler ever in Illinois to win four straight state championships. Matt Zahn reports.
She's continued to raise her level each year as a top wrestler in the country, whether it's winning the Midlands championship with the Aurora University Spartans, or medals for Team USA.
The St. Charles East high school senior would be just the fifteenth four-time individual state champion in IHSA history.
His resignation comes after a lawsuit by a former employee accusing McMahon and another WWE employee of sexually assaulting her.
A lawsuit from a former employee alleges that McMahon pressured her to have sex with him, other WWE employees and wrestlers.
North Central College has been a national powerhouse in Division III football, track and field, and cross country, but there's another team on campus looking to win back-to-back championships this season.
Since the program was established a few years ago, it's grown from nine wrestlers to 55. As of this year, it's the largest team in the NCAA.
Harrison Konder, who was born deaf, took his fight to compete all the way to federal court where on Thursday a judge granted an emergency motion. CBS 2 Investigator Megan Hickey has the story.
The organization's philosophy combines strong, positive relationships between students and their coaches.
Colleagues described him as an asset and motivator to the team. Most of them last saw him on Monday night, just hours before he lost his life.
The day after Dru Worker, 25, was killed at an oil refinery explosion outside of southwest suburban Lemont, he's being mourned by students and staff at Victor Andrew High School in Tinley Park where he was an assistant wrestling coach. They described Worker as an asset and motivator to the team. Most of them last saw him on Monday night, just hours before he lost his life.
As CBS 2's Suzanne Le Mignot reported, the punch was caught on video and went viral. The victim says he's recovering.
The 14-year-old wrestler who punched his opponent after he lost a match at an event in Oak Park earlier this month was cited with assault under a local ordinance.
He and his mother said they don't want this now viral video, seen more than two million times, to take away from his accomplishments and the dedication he has for wrestling.
Smashing Pumpkins' Billy Corgan is hosting another fundraiser for the families and victims of the Highland Park parade mass shooting.
Mercedes Carrasco is a national champion after two years of competing.
I-65 is shut down near Demotte, Indiana due to a massive semi fire.
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 community leaders have seen an increase in violence in the specific area where the teen was gunned down.
A chance for showers and storms on Tuesday with highs in the upper 60s and low 70s.
The president of DePaul University in Chicago has been called on to testify before Congress on antisemitism on college campuses.
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.
In a brief order, the court directed the Trump administration not to remove Venezuelans held in Texas' Bluebonnet Detention Center "until further order from this court."
Alexander-Basta said the combination of her immigrant experience and background in the hospitality industry make her more effective and compassionate.
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.
From the day he was elected in 2013, Pope Francis was called the "People's Pope." As Dorothy Tucker reports, Pope Francis’ message that resonated with Catholics around the world — including many, right here in Chicago.
Several violence disruptor organizations gathered at 72nd and Green streets Monday, after Ethan Samuel Warda lost his life due to gun violence near that intersection on Easter Sunday morning. Shardaa Gray reports.
The fire started in the tailpipe of one of the aircrafts two engines. Passengers used emergency slides to get out quickly.
A requiem Mass for Pope Francis will be held at the Shrine of Our Lady of Guadalupe in Des Plaines, Illinois Monday night as Chicago area Catholics mourn the death of the Holy Father.
I-65 is shut down near Demotte, Indiana due to a massive semi fire, and the road closure and cleanup is expected to last into the night.
Southbound lanes of I-65 are shut down near Demotte, Indiana due to a massive semi fire.
Chicago-area Catholics mourned the death of Pope Francis and a requiem Mass will be held at The Shrine of Our Lady of Guadalupe in Des Plaines Monday evening.
Chicago Cardinal Blase Cupich is a voting member of the College of Cardinals, the body that will hold the conclave to elect a new pope.
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 community leaders have seen an increase in violence in the specific area where the teen was gunned down.
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.
Robin McElroy paid her property tax bills on time for more than a decade, only to be told her home had been "sold for delinquent taxes."
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.
Triston Casas hit a bases-loaded single off the Green Monster to drive in the winning run with one out in the 10th inning on Saturday, lifting the Boston Red Sox to a 4-3 victory over the Chicago White Sox.
A day after a wild 13-11 win, Kyle Tucker tripled and drove in two runs along with Suzuki and Busch, Dansby Swanson added two hits for the NL Central leader, including a double.
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.
The hearing could take two to three days, with more than 50 victim impact statements expected.
