Tent encampment grows at DePaul; negotiations with protesters at UChicago halted
At the U of C, students and faculty said there are rumors swirling of tent removals – none of which have played out in reality so far. CBS 2's Marybel Gonzalez reports.
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At the U of C, students and faculty said there are rumors swirling of tent removals – none of which have played out in reality so far. CBS 2's Marybel Gonzalez reports.
The university issued an alert urging students to avoid the area and to remain inside their buildings.
The university issued an alert urging students to avoid the area and to remain inside their buildings.
The university issued an alert urging students to avoid the area and to remain inside their buildings.
DePaul University saying it is also meeting with “Other student leaders on campus who are not part of the encampment to ensure many voices are heard in this process.” So far students and administrators have not reached any negotiation agreement.
On Wednesday, student activists at the U of C were joined by Chicago Public Schools students—who marched and held a protest of their own.
On Wednesday, student activists at the U of C were joined by Chicago Public Schools students—who marched and held a protest of their own. CBS 2's Marybel Gonzalez reports.
With demonstrations happening on campuses across the city, Chicago Police Supt. Larry Snelling was asked Tuesday to weigh in on how they are responding.
The Rev. Jesse Jackson came out Tuesday to support the pro-Palestinian protest tent encampment at the University of Chicago on Tuesday. CBS 2's Marybel Gonzalez reports.
Protesters are asking for DePaul to disclose university investments, divest from companies profiting from the occupation of Palestine, and a call for a cease-fire in the war, among other things. CBS 2 Political Investigator Chris Tye reports.
The school says the encampment violates a variety of university policies, but like many colleges around Chicago and the country, the encampment protests continue. CBS 2 Political Reporter Chris Tye reports.
A coalition of eight student organizations at DePaul issued a list of demands, including that DePaul "divest from companies that advance Palestinian suffering and profit off the occupation" of Gaza.
At a DePaul luncheon, Quiñones received the Distinguished Journalist Award from the DePaul University Center for Journalism Integrity & Excellence.
John Quiñones was a star reporter for CBS 2 in the late 70s and early 80s. He later moved to ABC News.
Holtmann is back in the Big East as DePaul's head coach, bringing a history of being able to find success at programs quickly. CBS 2's Jori Parys reports.
Holtmann is back in the Big East as DePaul's head coach, bringing a history of being able to find success at programs quickly.
Ahead of the Illinois primaries on Tuesday, voters may be pondering, "Does my vote really matter for this one?" To answer that question, Dr. Nick Kachiroubas, professor and chair of public administration at DePaul University, explains the importance of heading to the polls.
Holtmann took OSU to the NCAA Tournament four times in seven seasons and led Butler to the Big Dance in three straight seasons.
Jalen Terry's pull-up jumper gave the Blue Demons (3-29) a 57-55 lead with 1:13 left, but DePaul could not pad its lead.
Both teams play Saturday. St. John's hosts Georgetown and DePaul travels to Seton Hall.
DePaul's Jaden Henley and Elijah Fisher had 19 points each. DePaul had 22 turnovers and only six assists.
This was also the sixth loss for DePaul since interim coach Matt Brady took over for the fired Tony Stubblefield.
The Blue Demons (3-20, 0-12) were led in scoring by K.T. Raimey, who finished with 11 points.
Da'Sean Nelson led the way for the Blue Demons (3-18, 0-10) with 11 points and two steals.
Trey Alexander scored 23 points and Ryan Kalkbrenner had 22 to lead No. 17 Creighton past DePaul 85-62 on Saturday night.
A woman's car was wrongly towed, and now she's battling for the city to pay for damages.
Ryan Wesley Routh, the suspect in the apparent assassination attempt on former President Donald Trump at a Florida golf course, was charged with two firearm offenses.
A Chicago Police bulletin was issued Sunday about the thefts, which happened between Sunday, July 21, and just this past Saturday in the nighttime and early-morning hours.
The train had just pulled into a station at the time, police said. Police did not specify which station.
The Cubs (77-73) remained five games behind the New York Mets (82-68) for the final NL wild card with 12 games remaining.
Ryan Wesley Routh, the suspect in the apparent assassination attempt on former President Donald Trump at a Florida golf course, was charged with two firearm offenses.
President Biden signed legislation that could ban TikTok into law in April, teeing up a countdown for the video-sharing app's sale.
Former President Donald Trump is "safe and unharmed" and a suspect is in custody after allegedly pointing a high-powered rifle through golf course fence, officials said.
The former first lady, senator, secretary of state and presidential nominee opens up about personal matters in her new book, "Something Lost, Something Gained: Reflections on Life, Love, and Liberty."
The University of Wisconsin administration has published a new policy that requires school leaders remain maintain neutral viewpoints in their public statements.
The Internet lit up this week with news that a Chicago restaurant is offering a luxe cocktail for $13,000, purportedly the most expensive martini in the United States.
Scammers have taken more than $100 million meant for senior citizens' Medicare bills, which comes from taxpayer money. The fraud scheme was exposed after swindlers made $3 billion worth of fake Medicare claims.
Bon Appetit magazine recently unveiled its list of must-try new eateries, and among its selections is Akahoshi Ramen, which opened last year in the Logan Square neighborhood.
A local expert said contrary to the concerns of the FTC, Jewel and Mariano's operating as one company could reduce prices and likely keep stores open.
A Chicago mom who asked to remain anonymous is one of the towing company's latest victims.
Thanks to vaccinations, measles was declared eliminated in the U.S. in 2000. But measles cases are now back; one reason is that more families have exempted their children from routine immunizations than ever before.
Boar's Head will no longer make liverwurst and is indefinitely closing the location where the product was made, impacting 500 workers.
Doctors say it almost seems like positive test results will be the new normal at big events like the Democratic National Convention.
Deadly listeria outbreak linked to recalled Boar's Head deli meat is the largest in the U.S. in more than a decade.
Health officials say two people in eastern Wisconsin and one person in northeastern Illinois have died of West Nile virus.
The factory's parent company said it gave workers the opportunity to move to other facilities.
One season ticket owner shared his take. His seats for Sunday, with a face value of $250, sold for about $599 each.
A local expert said contrary to the concerns of the FTC, Jewel and Mariano's operating as one company could reduce prices and likely keep stores open.
The FTC is seeking to block the merger, arguing it would eliminate competition between the supermarket chains and would lead to even higher prices for shoppers.
It's hard to know exactly how many local residents stayed home—or even left the area. But the fact that some businesses saw such slow sales is a sign.
Jane's Addiction has canceled the remaining dates on its current tour, including a date this month in Chicago.
Tito Jackson, Michael's brother and one of the brothers who made up the beloved pop group the Jackson 5, has died at age 70, his sons say.
See the full list of winners and nominees from the 2024 Emmy Awards.
Singer Jon Bon Jovi helped bring a woman back off the ledge of a pedestrian bridge in Nashville Tuesday night, police said.
Taylor Swift wrote that Vice President Kamala Harris "is a steady-handed, gifted leader and I believe we can accomplish so much more in this country if we are led by calm and not chaos."
Meteorologist David Yeomans has your 10 p.m. First Alert Weather forecast for Monday, Sept. 16, 2024.
Esther Liu is now battling the City of Chicago to pay for damages. Lauren Victory reports.
The Chicago Bulls legend put the house up for sale more than 12 years ago.
The theft happened at an unspecified stop on the Pink Line.
The CBS News Investigators found the trend of guns being stolen out of cars is up significantly in the last 10 years. Jermont Terry reports.
Ryan Wesley Routh, the suspect in the apparent assassination attempt on former President Donald Trump at a Florida golf course, was charged with two firearm offenses.
A woman's car was wrongly towed, and now she's battling for the city to pay for damages.
A Chicago Police bulletin was issued Sunday about the thefts, which happened between Sunday, July 21, and just this past Saturday in the nighttime and early-morning hours.
The Chicago Bulls legend put the house up for sale more than 12 years ago. Recently, Jordan moved the price to $14,855,000.
The train had just pulled into a station at the time, police said. Police did not specify which station.
Some of these veterans live in the Chicago area, and many are scattered around the country suffering from debilitating illnesses.
One of the videos showed the arrest of a journalist who said he was just doing his job when he was zip-tied and held for at least eight hours.
While the video does not show an up-close perspective of the 59 arrests that happened that night, it does provide a much better look at the bigger picture than has been seen up to this point.
Next week marks one year since Illinois outlawed cash bail, and advocates and critics of the change have been waiting patiently to see it if has been successful — or as some predicted, a disaster.
Jomaury Champ's family sued the Chicago Public Schools for what happened to the fourth grader after officials let an unauthorized person into the school.
The Cubs (77-73) remained five games behind the New York Mets (82-68) for the final NL wild card with 12 games remaining.
The Chicago Bulls legend put the house up for sale more than 12 years ago. Recently, Jordan moved the price to $14,855,000.
Caleb Williams faced constant pressure behind a shaky offensive line.
Fairbairn connected from 56, 47, 59 and 53 yards, and Houston's defense put heavy pressure on Caleb Williams for much of the game.
Brittney Griner scored 26 points, Diana Taurasi added 25 and the Phoenix Mercury held off the Chicago Sky 93-88 on Sunday night.
A Chicago Police bulletin was issued Sunday about the thefts, which happened between Sunday, July 21, and just this past Saturday in the nighttime and early-morning hours.
The train had just pulled into a station at the time, police said. Police did not specify which station.
The shooting took place at 51st and Laflin streets.
Prosecutors said Darius Sullivan shot and killed Bradley police Sgt. Marlene Rittmanic with her own service weapon in December 2021.
A man who admitted to possessing child pornography has been sentenced to 10 years in Illinois state prison.
