Report: Former Illinois Assistant Wayne McClain Passes Away
McClain was a former Illinois assistant and state champion high school coach.
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Wisch: Illini Lose Brunson, But All Is Not Lost
John Groce has Illinois in it to the end so often that he'll soon land a big fish.
Wisch: For More Donors, Illini First Need More Wins
Illinois' athletic department ranks in the lower one-third of the Big Ten in donor contributions.
Wisch: Illini's Groce Burning Up The Recruiting Trail
They say where there's smoke, there's fire.
Kansas State Rewards Weber With Contract Extension
Kansas State rewarded basketball coach Bruce Weber for winning a share of the school's first conference championship in 36 years with a raise and a one-year contract extension Wednesday.
Wisch: The One Thing I Don't Want For Illinois This Postseason
Throughout all the brimstone, my mind kept sparking back to a thought that's been in my head for weeks: The Fighting Illni and Weber's Kansas State Wildcats have no business meeting in the NCAA Tournament this season. And here's to hoping that they don't.
Rothstein Files: Previewing The 9 Major Conference Tourneys With Predictions
Jim Larranaga's team has had a banner season, but they'll likely have to beat Duke for a second time this season -- this time with Ryan Kelly -- to reinforce their potential to go deep in the NCAA Tournament.
Wisch: Was Weber's 9-Year Run Really The 'Best' At Illinois?
Bruce Weber isn't on the sidelines in Champaign any longer. But that hardly means the guy can't still stir up the Illini faithful.
Wisch: So, What's Bruce Weber Been Up To Lately?
He's off in Kansas now. But, not unlike the coach who preceded him in Champaign, it'll be a long time before Bruce Weber is forgotten at the University of Illinois.
Bruce Weber Hired At Kansas State
Former Illinois coach Bruce Weber has been hired to replace Frank Martin at Kansas State, sources told CBSSports.com.
Wisch: With House-Cleaning Done, Heat Is Now On Illini's Thomas
On Thursday, the bad case of Illini indigestion was finally relieved when Ohio University's John Groce was announced as the 17th men's head coach in Illinois history during a press conference at Assembly Hall in Champaign.
Groce Hired As Illini Basketball Coach
John Groce has been hired as the new men's basketball coach for Illinois.
Stevens Says No To Illinois
Butler's Brad Stevens will not be taking over as Illini basketball coach.
Report: SIU Offers Head Coaching Job To Bruce Weber
Weber led the Salukis to two NCAA Tournaments from 1998-2003 before moving on to the University of Illinois, where he coached until he was fired March 9.
Bernstein: Illini Hire Must Ignore Race
It's difficult enough to hire the right basketball coach at Illinois, without choosing to limit the field of candidates beforehand.
Report: Duke's Collins Would Listen To Illinois
With Bruce Weber's Illinois tenure in the rear-view mirror, multiple names have begun to surface as a potential replacement.
Wisch: Izzo Needs To Mind His Own Business, Not Illinois'
Instead of making a brief statement in support of his friend, Izzo opted on Friday to instead unspool an inappropriate – and inaccurate – rant against Illinois athletic director Mike Thomas.
Illini AD Thomas Refuses To Comment On Izzo Rant
In an interview on The Mully & Hanley Show on 670 The Score, Thomas simply said he had no comment, after Izzo ripped him Friday at the Big Ten Tournament.
Tom Izzo Goes Off On Illinois For Firing Bruce Weber
After addressing the game, Izzo set aside time to specifically address Illinois' decision to fire Bruce Weber. And wow, he had a lot to say.
Hoge: Ten Possible Illini Head Coaching Candidates
With Bruce Weber officially out the door, here are nine possible Illini head coaching candidates.
Video: Reggie Theus, Hang Time
The 6-7 guard, who was drafted by the Bulls, played 14 NBA seasons, but arguably he earned most of his fame off the hit television show Hang Time, where he played head coach Bill Fuller.
Bruce Weber Fired
Bruce Weber was fired from Illinois on Friday morning.
Hoge: For Bruce Weber's Sake, Pull The Cord Already
As he sat at the podium, his face beat red and his hoarse voice even raspier than usual, one could only hope someone has the decency to unplug the life support soon.
VIDEO: Bruce Weber's Emotional Postgame Remarks
Check out this video of Bruce Weber addressing the media of Illinois' loss.
No. 14 Wisconsin Beats Struggling Illinois 70-56
Senior Jordan Taylor scored 16 points in his final home game, helping No. 14 Wisconsin beat Illinois 70-56 on Sunday in both teams' regular season finale.
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MISSING: Beverly Johnson, 67, last seen in South Austin
She was with her dog Lucky and was last seen near Columbus Park.
Police release pictures of men who robbed CTA passenger on Red Line train
Police are asking for help finding three men wanted in connection with an armed robbery at the Garfield stop on the Red Line.
Bicyclist wounded in Avalon Park shooting
Police said a man was riding his bike near 80th and Woodlawn street around 11:15 p.m. when someone shot him in the leg.
Man dies in South Shore apartment fire
Crews were able to quickly extinguish the fire, but police officers and firefighters responding to the fire found a 67-year-old man lying on the floor unresponsive.
Crash involving 2 semi trucks shuts down lanes on I-80/94 at Grant Street
Three of four lanes are now reopened after a crash involving two semi trucks shut down eastbound I-80/90 in Northwest Indiana Tuesday morning.
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Police release surveillance photos of attempted kidnapping suspect in West Loop
Neighbors who live in the building above where this happened were woken up by the screams of a woman who was trying to get away from her alleged attempted kidnappers.
Convenience store clerk robbed at gunpoint in The Loop
CBS 2 learned about $1,000 in cash was taken from the register.
Crash involving 2 semi trucks shuts down lanes on I-80/94 at Grant Street
Eastbound lanes are closed at Grant Street.
Chicago police shoot man who broke into Homan Square facility and grabbed guns during SWAT training
The Homan Square site is home to the Chicago Police Department's evidence and recovered property section; and serves as the base for several specialized units, including the SWAT unit.
MISSING: Beverly Johnson, 67, last seen in South Austin
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State grants have been held up for businesses decimated by looting in 2020
Two years after the launch of the program, CBS 2 Political Investigator Dana Kozlov found out only a small fraction of those millions have been given out.
In wake of Oak Forest murder-suicide, domestic violence prevention advocates spread awareness
CBS 2 Investigator Megan Hickey has been digging into the red flags in the case.
Oak Forest home where gunman killed three was subject of 2016 domestic violence call
A now-44-year-old man was arrested and charged with "domestic battery" and "criminal damage to property," but the charges were later dropped.
COMING SOON: 'PainKiller,' a CBS 2 docuseries about the Tylenol murders
On Sept. 29, 1982, a 12-year-old Elk Grove Village girl collapsed and died after taking two Tylenol capsules before going to school in the morning. Six more people would die in the days to come.
Susan Kamuda wins $363 million judgment against Sterigenics, which exposed her to cancer-causing chemicals
A jury not only believed her cancer was connected to the ethylene oxide gas emitted from the plant, but also decided the company should be punished for all of its toxic emissions.
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State grants have been held up for businesses decimated by looting in 2020
Two years after the launch of the program, CBS 2 Political Investigator Dana Kozlov found out only a small fraction of those millions have been given out.
Pediatrician who survived Highland Park parade massacre going to Washington to call for assault weapons ban
They are survivors from 12 mass shootings — hundreds of people on Thursday will gather in Washington, D.C. to push law makers to federally ban assault weapons.
Judge halts enforcement of Indiana's new ban on abortions
The injunction was sought by abortion clinic operators who argued in a lawsuit that the state constitution protects access to the medical procedure.
New York AG lawsuit claims former President Trump used Chicago Trump Tower in business fraud scheme
Attorney General Letitia James sued Mr. Trump on Wednesday for years of alleged financial fraud and inflating his net worth by billions to "enrich himself and cheat the system."
N.Y. Attorney General sues Trump over alleged business fraud
The civil suit seeks to remove the entire family from their roles in the Trump Organization.
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Berwyn woman unwittingly rents apartment out on Vrbo to scammer who dupes apartment seekers
"The fact that this happened in my home makes me feel completely terrible," said Dominika Opaczynska.
Uber expands Comfort Electric option to Chicago, 14 more cities
Uber users in Chicago now have the option to request a ride in a premium electric vehicle; like a Tesla, Polestar, or Ford Mustang Mach-E.
Freight train worker strike could cause supply chain crisis as well as halt commuter trains
The trains that might stop running carry everything from the food on your dinner table to this year's Halloween costume.
State of Illinois to set aside $300 million to help those struggling to pay energy bills
Help is on the way for Illinois families struggling to pay their electric bill – to the tune of $300 million.
Mail thieves strike in Norridge and Harwood Heights, leaving at least 40 victims
New video released Tuesday shows a thief swiping letters from a blue mailbox in the northwest suburbs.
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City preparations underway for return of Riot Fest to Douglass Park
The city's Public Health Dept. is also warning festival-goers to test their drugs for fentanyl before using.
IDPH: Therapeutic COVID-19 treatments have kept 8,600 people out of hospital in Illinois in past four months
Illinois health officials say new data show COVID-19 treatments are working.
Still need your COVID-19 vaccine? Chicago will pay you to get the jab
The reason behind the booster push: only 38% of people in Chicago are fully vaccinated and boosted.
Legionnaires' disease cluster linked to cooling tower at church in Burbank
The church is fully cooperating with efforts to remediate the cooling tower, and is also notifying congregants.
Skin of Steel raises funds for melanoma research, in hopes of finding a cure
"If you're looking forward and looking for new cures - not just for melanoma, but all cancers - this work is crucial," said Dr. Jeffrey Wayne of Northwestern Medicine.
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Pilsen couple serves up success at Malinche Coffee & Tea House, with guidance from local non-profit
"You just gotta follow the passion and you gotta be tough," café owner Hector Aguille said.
Get a taste of Latin American culture during Latin Restaurant Week in Chicago
"We have over 35 participating restaurants, and what they've done for you guys is create a delectable, delicious special to entice you guys to go visit them," said Karinn Andréa Chavarria, co-founder of Latin Restaurant Week.
City, state leaders hope planned innovation center, Accenture Tower will bring workers back
Chicago city and Illinois state leaders are hoping their announcement of two new building projects will lure Chicago workers back downtown in person.
Bed Bath & Beyond closing 6 stores in Illinois
Four of the stores are in the Chicago area: Gurnee, Schaumburg, Joliet, and Bourbonnais. The other two are in downstate Carbondale and Fairview Heights.
A firsthand look at the concept of air taxis, which CEO says would make short trips in fraction of time
CBS 2's Charlie De Mar joined Andre Stein, chief executive officer of Eve Air Mobility, on a helicopter ride from Tinley Park to the city.
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Players face suspensions after fight during Kenwood Academy vs. Morgan Park football game
It was the culmination of an ugly game in which several players and coaches were ejected for unsportsmanlike conduct.
Chicago Bulls open training camp without starting point guard Lonzo Ball
The Bulls added veteran guard Goran Dragic, 36, to the roster in the offseason.
Roquan Smith says he expects big plays from himself after performance in Bears win over Texans
After not practicing all last week with a hip injury, Smith led the defense in production with 16 tackles and a key interception.
Chisox eliminated in AL Central, 6th loss in row; Tigers win
Dylan Cease pitched six scoreless innings, but the White Sox bullpen got tagged and Chicago was eliminated in the AL Central with a 4-1 loss to the Detroit Tigers on Sunday.
Wisdom hits 25th homer, Cubs pull away from Pirates 8-3
Adrian Sampson wasn't supposed to be a fixture in the Chicago Cubs' starting rotation this season. He was placed on waivers twice in May — once by Chicago and once by Seattle — and optioned to the minors three times.
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How did a Plainfield family get a Max from 'Stranger Things' Halloween decoration to float?
We've watched it over and over again on TikTok like millions of people online, and yet, we can't figure out how any of it is possible.
'Reeling: The Chicago LGBTQ+ Film Festival' begins 40th annual event
The fest continues through Oct. 8.
As Riot Fest begins, new proposal would make it harder for such events to use public space
Riot Fest has been in Douglass Park in the North Lawndale neighborhood for six years.
Chicago jazz legend Ramsey Lewis dies at age 87
Lewis grew up in the Cabrini Green housing project. He started taking piano lessons at a young age and played piano at church, where his father was choir director.
CBS 2 Vault: The Ramsey Lewis Trio reunites for 1982 concert series after 14 years
CBS 2's Harry Porterfield talked with the jazz legends for the old CBS 2 Sunday evening news magazine show "Two on Two."
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MISSING: Beverly Johnson, 67, last seen in South Austin
Police said Beverly Johnson, 67, left with her dog Lucky and was last seen near Columbus Park.
Police search for 3 men involved in armed robbery at Garfield Red Line stop
Police are asking for help finding three men wanted in connection with an armed robbery at the Garfield stop on the Red Line.
Three of four lanes reopen after crash shut down lanes on I-80/94 at Grant Street
The crash took place at 3 a.m. when, police said, one semi truck rear ended the other. The three lanes reopened at 8 a.m.
Man riding bike shot in Avalon Park
A man was shot while riding his bike late Monday night in Avalon Park.
Man dies in South Shore fire
A man in his 60s died in an apartment fire early Tuesday in the South Shore neighborhood.
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