Boo Buie's return is great news for Northwestern basketball
Meanwhile, Head Coach Chris Collins proved his doubters wrong last season – leading the 'Cats back to the big dance after five straight losing seasons.
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Boo Buie announces return to Northwestern for 2023-24 season
The Albany, New York, native was named First-Team All-Big Ten and a finalist for the Bob Cousy Award last year, given to the nation's best point guard.
Northwestern rewards Collins with 3-year contract extension
Collins is the only coach in the program's 118-year history to lead Northwestern to the NCAA Tournament.
Former Illini Roger Powell Jr. takes over as Valparaiso's men's basketball coach
Powell is back where he got his coaching start as an assistant on Bryce Drew's staff from 2011 to 2016.
DePaul star Aneesah Morrow enters transfer portal
Three years ago, Morrow led Simeon Career Academy to a state championship.
San Diego State hits buzzer-beater to reach title game, will face UConn
San Diego State erased a 14-point second-half deficit to reach its first-ever national championship game.
Illini guard Jayden Epps enters transfer portal
Epps started in 11 games, and averaged 9.5 points a game.
NCAA Tournament Schedule: When to watch the Final Four and NCAA Championship on CBS
After four wild rounds of NCAA Tournament basketball, March Madness is soon coming to its exciting conclusion, and CBS will have all the action.
NCAA Tournament schedule: dates, times, and channels for Elite 8
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Notre Dames hires Micah Shrewsberry as new men's basketball coach
The Irish only made the NCAA Tournament one time in Breen's last six seasons.
Michigan State falls short to Kansas State in overtime in Sweet 16 thriller
Keyontae Johnson scored 22 points for the Wildcats. A.J. Hoggard led Michigan State (21-13) with 25 points.
Chicago area duo Blake Peters and Caden Pierce help take Princeton Tigers to Sweet 16
The Sweet Sixteen of the NCAA Tournament might not have any Illinois teams left, but there are a bunch of Chicago players to follow, especially for one surprising team.
Northwestern's dreams of making Sweet 16 crushed by UCLA
They put up a heck of a fight in the second half, but in the end, it just wasn't quite enough.
Northwestern falls short of Sweet 16 hopes as they lose to UCLA
The second-seeded Bruins (31-5) turned up the defensive intensity late, holding the seventh-seeded Wildcats to 1-for-12 shooting during a key late-game stretch to seal the win.
Northwestern Wildcats embrace role of underdogs as they take on UCLA
While UCLA is the much higher-seeded team with a much richer tournament history, there are some similarities between these two veteran squads that both play tough defense.
NCAA Tournament schedule: dates, times, and channels for Round of 32
Here's the complete schedule, game times, livestream links and TV info for the Round of 32 this weekend.
Northwestern readies for matchup with UCLA in second round of NCAA Tournament
Northwestern will be trying for their first-ever trip to the Sweet 16. UCLA has been there 36 times including the last two years.
Fairleigh Dickinson stuns No. 1 seed Purdue in March Madness
FDU's players were quicker and more composed than the Big Ten champion Boilermakers (29-6).
NCAA Tournament schedule: dates, times, and channels for Round of 64
The NCAA Tournament Round of 64 continues on Friday.
Northwestern beats Boise State 75-67 in March Madness
The seventh-seeded Wildcats (22-11) previously made it to the Big Dance in 2017, and just like that time, they made sure they wouldn't be one-and-done.
Arkansas holds off Illinois 73-63 with big defensive effort
Ricky Council IV scored 18 points and Arkansas survived some anxious moments in the second half against an Illinois team that wouldn't go away.
Northwestern fans hyped for school's second-ever NCAA Tournament appearance
After some lean years following the Wildcats' only other berth in 2017, the fans have really rallied around this group.
Northwestern fans hyped for basketball team's second-ever NCAA Tournament appearance
March Madness was in full swing on Thursday. Both the Illini and Northwestern men's basketball teams were in action for the NCAA Tournament. CBS 2's Matt Zahn was in California where the No. 7 Wildcats were set to play No. 10 Boise State.
Illinois women lose to Mississippi State in First Four game
The Illini were making their eighth trip to the NCAA Tournament, the first since 2003.
Illinois, Northwestern each prepare for NCAA Tournament games on Thursday
Both the Fighting Illini and the Wildcats are playing in the West Region, but they will start in two different places.
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Liam Hendriks makes powerful return, but White Sox lose to Angels
Hendriks pitched the eighth in his first big league appearance since he was diagnosed with stage 4 non-Hodgkins lymphoma.
French bulldog reunited with family after being stolen at gunpoint
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Search on for car in water in South Branch of Chicago River
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9 dead, 45 hurt in Memorial Day weekend shootings across Chicago
The ages of the victims range from 2 to 77.
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This Memorial Day, honoring some Chicago area residents who paid the ultimate sacrifice
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Liam Hendriks makes powerful return, but White Sox lose to Angels
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Illinois clergy sex abuse probe reveals hundreds more cases in Catholic church
The report found, in all six dioceses in Illinois, there were 451 Catholic clerics and religious brothers who abused nearly 2,000 children.
Illinois lawmakers pass bill making it easier to sue gun manufacturers
Gov. JB Pritzker is poised to sign the bill that will help hold "reckless" gun manufacturers and advertisers accountable in court.
Illinois set to become first state to count Arab Americans in state data
If passed, Arab Americans and minority groups from the Middle East will be separately recognized.
ICE demands data from abortion clinics, restaurants, schools with obscure legal tool
ICE agents are frequently using an administrative subpoena, also known as a 1509 summons, in questionable ways to seek records and information.
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Debt ceiling deal's next steps — getting it through Congress
House Speaker Kevin McCarthy and President Joe Biden will now have to sell their debt ceiling deal to lawmakers.
Tentative debt ceiling deal reached to avert default
After days of intense negotiations and weeks of talks, an agreement in principle has been reached to raise the debt ceiling.
Doctor reprimanded for speaking publicly about 10-year-old's abortion
Attorney General Todd Rokita filed a complaint with Indiana's medical licensing board against Dr. Caitlin Bernard after she spoke publicly about a 10-year-old's abortion.
Durbin: Speaker McCarthy is 'playing political poker' in debt ceiling standoff
Lawmakers in Washington have just one week to raise the debt ceiling or risk defaulting on the U.S. debt for the first time in history.
More than 100 CPD officers have history of making false reports, watchdog finds
The city's inspector general said those officers have been allowed "to remain in positions with duties that depend upon their truthfulness and credibility," even though a history of lying "can erode public trust and create risks for CPD."
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Highway safety group releases list of vehicles that can help keep teens safe
US Centers for Disease Control says teenagers are three times more likely to be involved in a fatal accident compared to older drivers.
Billy Corgan says he paid off hacker who threatened to leak new Smashing Pumpkins songs
The Smashing Pumpkins just released ATUM, a three-act rock opera, on Friday, May 5. But if it were up to the hacker, some of the album would've been released months ago.
FDA considers first ever over-the-counter birth control pill
The FDA is concerned about the effectiveness of the pill in overweight women and if individuals would follow the instructions properly.
Illinois Senate committee advances safety changes to SNAP after CBS 2 exposes fraud
The new bill in Springfield would collect data from SNAP cards to better track skimming and fraud.
Designer says fashion show producer scammed him, but producer says he did nothing wrong
Models who were supposed to be wearing the designer's gowns are also missing money.
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University of Chicago Medicine hosting free clinic in Glendale Heights on Saturday
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Drugs — from cancer meds to children's Tylenol — are in short supply
Nationwide drug shortage is a "tragedy happening in slow motion," a cancer surgeon says. "Patients simply deserve better."
Mpox cases still on the rise in Chicago
All of those affected have been symptomatic men – most of whom have already had two doses of the JYNNEOS vaccine.
Chicago doctor shares how to help children with mental health challenges
CBS 2 spoke to the doctor with concerns from one CBS 2 viewer about the challenges her child is facing.
At least a dozen new mpox cases under investigation in Chicago area
All the cases in the Chicago area were among men between the ages of 24 and 46.
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Former teacher turns love for skincare into booming business
A local shea butter skincare brand has recently joined the ranks of legacy brands, making it onto shelves of beauty retailer Ulta.
Illinois lawmakers vote to extend law allowing serving of cocktails to-go
Gov. JB Pritzker approved the popular policy during the COVID-19 pandemic. It was set to expire in June of 2024.
Business continues to rebound at McCormick Place after pandemic
McCormick Place officials said, in the first quarter of 2023, hotel room stays generated from events were up 70% from last year, and attendance to conventions was 77% higher.
Cannabis license holders of color say they need help from state lawmakers
They said without urgent help, they won't make the July deadline to open and could lose their investment.
Licensed cannabis transporters say illegal deliveries are happening without consequence
The legal cannabis transporters say they will be forced out of business if the state does not enforce its own standards.
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Liam Hendriks makes powerful return, but White Sox lose to Angels
Hendriks pitched the eighth in his first big league appearance since he was diagnosed with stage 4 non-Hodgkins lymphoma.
Northwestern lacrosse team wins 8th national title, 1st since 2012
The national champion Northwestern Wildcats lacrosse team received a warm welcome as they returned home Monday, after dominating Boston College 18-6 in the national title game.
Stroman's 1-hitter leads Cubs to 1-0 win over MLB-leading Rays
Stroman (5-4) dazzled in his fourth complete game and second shutout in nine major league seasons.
Notre Dame wins first men's lacrosse national title
Notre Dame held Duke to its lowest-scoring game of the season.
Liam Hendriks returns to White Sox after beating stage 4 cancer
Hendriks could provide a big lift for a Chicago team that has struggled for much of the season.
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Sueños Music Festival returns to Grant Park this weekend
The event features 20 of the most popular reggaeton and Latin artists around. The lineup includes Wisin & Yandel, Feid, Grupo Firme, and Nicky Jam
"Rachael Ray Show" ends after 17 seasons
Ray received tributes from several former guests, including former first lady Michelle Obama, Oprah, Kate Hudson, Jessica Alba and 50 Cent.
Tina Turner, "Queen of Rock 'n' Roll," dies at 83
The "What's Love Got To Do With It" singer's death was confirmed to CBS News on Wednesday afternoon.
Rapper Fetty Wap sentenced to 6 years in prison for drug trafficking charges
The rapper was one of six defendants involved in a conspiracy that distributed over 100 kilograms of illicit drugs.
Series finale of "NCIS: Los Angeles" airs Sunday, May 21
The NCIS team continues the case with ATF and the stolen military-grade weapons.
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Man pulls machete at Dirksen Federal Building
Leonard Delaney is facing serious charges after authorities said he pulled a machete on two federal employees.
Four people pepper-sprayed at Six Flags Great America entrance
Two of the victims were hosptialized.
At least nine hurt in Florida beach shooting
Six adults and three children were hurt in the shooting on the Hollywood Beach Boardwalk in South Florida.
Hometown hero in Wheaton, Robert Miller, honored on Memorial Day
On this Memorial Day, CBS 2's Jackie Kostek shares his story through the people who knew him, loved him and will never stop telling his story.
Chicago Mayor Johnson lays wreath in Grant Park for Memorial Day
The SOS American Foundation hosted its 27th annual Memorial Day ceremony in Grant Park. New Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson and others laid wreaths at the statue of Major General John A. Logan.
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