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"This was a big deal. This was the national championships. So you had teams coming from all across the country to compete, and it's the biggest stage in the whole United States," coach Joshua Posthuma said.
Martin Murff spent years working with kids to stop violence in Chicago, and was thought to be part of the solution. But federal prosecutors in Michigan now say he is a huge part of the problem – and is actually the leader of a violent street gang.
"This is my 72nd year to vote," Mildred said. "I wasn't gonna miss this at all. It was most important. No matter what I had to do."
The Bears will not be having any fans at Soldier Field to start the season, but one of their biggest fans will be traveling to Detroit to watch their opener.
The city that works, apparently doesn't work very hard, according to a new study by Wallet Hub.
Mayor Lori Lightfoot on Wednesday officially nominated Maurice Cox for Chicago Commissioner of Planning and Development.
Nicholas Castellanos had three hits and drove in a pair of runs as the Detroit Tigers ended a five-game losing streak with a 9-7 win over the Chicago White Sox on Thursday.
R. Kelly, already charged with sex crimes in Chicago, is now under investigation in Michigan for allegedly sexually abusing a teenage girl in Detroit nearly two decades ago.
Fiat Chrysler says it's cutting about 1,400 jobs at a plant in Belvidere, Illinois, that makes Jeep Cherokees — a move the automaker says is unrelated to a major investment in the Detroit area that could add 6,500 workers.
The Motown Museum is located where Gordy launched his music empire. Scores of stars, including the Supremes, Stevie Wonder, Marvin Gaye, and the Miracles, recorded hits there before Motown decamped to California in 1972.
Obama listened as the students spoke about their experiences in life and school and encouraged them to practice "discomfort" and not be afraid to try new things.
Most muscle cars are owned by baby boomers, roughly 74 million people who were born from 1946 through 1964.
"Aretha lifted those of millions, empowering and inspiring the vulnerable, the downtrodden, and everyone who may have just needed a little love."
Dressed in a rose gold dress and gold sequined heels, Franklin's casket was surrounded by massive floral arrangements.
The service will reflect Franklin's strong gospel roots. Among the gospel stars performing will be Marvin Sapp and Vanessa Bell Armstrong.
An incredible moment caught on camera. Tuesday morning, all lanes of I-696 in Detroit were closed in both directions as a man considered suicide.
Shuttle America Flight 3461, operating as United Express, with 69 passengers and 4 crew on board, was headed from LaGuardia Airport in New York to O'Hare International Airport when it was forced to make a stop in Detroit, because a female passenger had attacked a flight attendant.
The FBI's violent crime report is not a ranking — there are no winners, no losers. Mostly, these statistics are here to help individual cities track their crime over long periods of time...
Federal prosecutors are recommending at least five years in prison for a Chicago activist who didn't tell immigration officials about her conviction decades ago for bombings in Israel, including one that killed two college students at a supermarket.
Marc Brown scored 22 points on 9-for-10 shooting, sinking all three of his shots from beyond the arc.
Jarod Williams hit a pair of free throws with 2 seconds left after Detroit forced two turnovers, completing a late rally.
With a significant decrease in homicides from 2012 to 2013, it's hard to continue calling Chicago the Murder Capital of America.
Rasmieh Odeh is the final witness at her trial. Lawyers also are expected to give closing arguments Friday.
Rasmieh Odeh faces trial in a week, but her lawyers want more time. She failed to disclose convictions for bombings in Israel when she applied for U.S. citizenship in 2004.
The man behind Wildsam is veteran travel writer Taylor Bruce, who has published three other field guides for San Francisco, Austin and Nashville. A Chicago field guide is in the works for 2015.
Lake County Sheriff's detectives arrested and charged a man after he picked up two girls and sexually abused one at his home on Saturday.
Sources tell CBS 2 she was found covered in a blanket, her wrists bound with a phone charging cord.
The crimes started on April 22 – with the latest occurring over the Memorial Day weekend.
Police say around 9:43 p.m., the 26-year-old woman was walking on the sidewalk when the bus side-swiped her as it was making a turn.
All three were taken to Illinois Masonic Hospital by the Chicago Fire Department.
Extra police officers will be on patrol as part of Chicago's plan to keep the city calm for Memorial Day weekend, but that's just part of the summer safety program.
As soon as the bus pulled away, volunteers stepped up, handing out hundreds of dollars worth of toiletry kits, toys and snacks.
Lake County Sheriff's detectives arrested and charged a man after he picked up two girls and sexually abused one at his home on Saturday.
The budget will focus on investments in education, fighting poverty, and advancing workforce development.
Sources tell CBS 2 she was found covered in a blanket, her wrists bound with a phone charging cord.
The report found, in all six dioceses in Illinois, there were 451 Catholic clerics and religious brothers who abused nearly 2,000 children.
Gov. JB Pritzker is poised to sign the bill that will help hold "reckless" gun manufacturers and advertisers accountable in court.
If passed, Arab Americans and minority groups from the Middle East will be separately recognized.
ICE agents are frequently using an administrative subpoena, also known as a 1509 summons, in questionable ways to seek records and information.
The bill would protect young survivors of human trafficking from being tried as adults.
After days of intense negotiations and weeks of talks, an agreement in principle has been reached to raise the debt ceiling.
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.
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.
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."
Pritzker, Senate President Don Harmon and House Speaker Emanuel "Chris" Welch did not disclose a dollar amount for the budget.
US Centers for Disease Control says teenagers are three times more likely to be involved in a fatal accident compared to older drivers.
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.
The FDA is concerned about the effectiveness of the pill in overweight women and if individuals would follow the instructions properly.
The new bill in Springfield would collect data from SNAP cards to better track skimming and fraud.
Models who were supposed to be wearing the designer's gowns are also missing money.
Nationwide drug shortage is a "tragedy happening in slow motion," a cancer surgeon says. "Patients simply deserve better."
All of those affected have been symptomatic men – most of whom have already had two doses of the JYNNEOS vaccine.
CBS 2 spoke to the doctor with concerns from one CBS 2 viewer about the challenges her child is facing.
All the cases in the Chicago area were among men between the ages of 24 and 46.
"I never thought I was going to make it this far," said Alyssa Kelly.
Gov. JB Pritzker approved the popular policy during the COVID-19 pandemic. It was set to expire in June of 2024.
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.
They said without urgent help, they won't make the July deadline to open and could lose their investment.
The legal cannabis transporters say they will be forced out of business if the state does not enforce its own standards.
Some say the industrial campus could bring hundreds of trucks in and out – just feet from a residential subdivision.
Northwestern took Game 1 of the best-of-three series 3-1. Game 2 is Saturday night.
Andrew Vaughn hit a two-run homer and drove in three runs, Yoan Moncada also had three RBIs and the Chicago White Sox routed the Detroit Tigers 12-3 on Friday night.
Elena Delle Donne scored 25 points, Shakira Austin had 15 points and 11 rebounds and the Washington Mystics beat the Chicago Sky 71-69.
They're back in the national championship game for the first time since 2012 and will face the winner of Boston College and Syracuse on Sunday.
Hunter Greene threw six hitless innings and the Cincinnati Reds came within six outs of the first no-hitter of the season.
The event features 20 of the most popular reggaeton and Latin artists around. The lineup includes Wisin & Yandel, Feid, Grupo Firme, and Nicky Jam
Ray received tributes from several former guests, including former first lady Michelle Obama, Oprah, Kate Hudson, Jessica Alba and 50 Cent.
The "What's Love Got To Do With It" singer's death was confirmed to CBS News on Wednesday afternoon.
The rapper was one of six defendants involved in a conspiracy that distributed over 100 kilograms of illicit drugs.
The NCIS team continues the case with ATF and the stolen military-grade weapons.
You can check it out on Sheffield between Belmont and Roscoe until 10 p.m.
There will be more ways to honor fallen service members ahead of Memorial Day.
The market has been around since 1912 and you can check it out almost every Sunday through Oct. 29 along Des Plains.
Juan Bucio drowned while on a rescue call on the Chicago River in 2018.
If you love baby chickens or maybe Siberian irises are more your thing. Here's a look at what caught our Suzanne Le Mignot and Robb Ellis's eye this week.
The best looks from the 62nd annual GRAMMY Awards on CBS.
Red carpet looks from the 61st annual GRAMMY Awards on CBS.
Meet Akiem Hicks
Meetup with Jed Hoyer
