Northwestern Wildcats lose home opener to Duke
Jordan Waters had a pair of touchdowns on the ground, Riley Leonard threw for a score and Duke beat Northwestern on Saturday.
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No. 21 Duke Beats Notre Dame In ACC Opener
Sophomore forward Matthew Hurt scored 18 points and three Duke freshmen also cracked double digits as the 21st-ranked Blue Devils opened Atlantic Coast Conference play Wednesday night with a win over Notre Dame.
Duke Beats Northwestern 21-7
Northwestern's Clayton Thorson was 22 of 38 for 198 yards and an interception in his second game back from a torn anterior cruciate ligament in his right knee.
5 Things: Final Four To Bring Even More Madness
This NCAA Tournament has been particularly crazy, even by March Madness standards. Will a surprising Final Four bring even more excitement?
5 Things: March Madness Off To Wild Start
NCAA Tournament favorites have fallen, March Madness history has been made, and we still have four more rounds to go.
Coach K Talks About His 36 Years Coaching At Duke
As part of the "Guiding Greatness" series presented by Delta Air Lines, Duke men's basketball head coach Mike Krzyzewski discusses his long tenure at Duke.
Is Coach K The Best College Basketball Coach Ever?
Coach K's Duke teams always win or at least contend. Is the legendary college basketball coach equal to UCLA's John Wooden?
5 Things: Wild Finishes In NCAA Tournament Opening Weekend
A season that provided a carousel of teams at the top of the rankings and plenty of upsets portended an unpredictable and entertaining March Madness.
Plumlee Leads Duke In Win Over UNC-Wilmington
Things started off shaky for the Blue Devils and coach K, but they got the job done and are on to round two of the NCAA Tournament.
Coach K: Lessons From The Duke Basketball Legend
As part of the "Guiding Greatness" series presented by Delta Air Lines, Duke men's basketball head coach Mike Krzyzewski discusses leadership on and off the court.
One-And-Done Hurts March Madness
College basketball would be more enjoyable if marquee players stayed in school longer. But those dynasty days aren't coming back.
5 Things: NCAA Tournament Bids Clinched
Several one-bid leagues crowned their tournament champion this past weekend. The other conferences wrapped up their regular season.
5 Things: Grayson Allen, Tyus Jones Lead Duke To Championship
A thrilling tournament was capped last night by a fantastic final, as Duke beat Wisconsin, 68-63. It was the fifth championship for Duke and Mike Krzyzewski.
Northwest Suburban Boy Creates Near-Perfect Bracket
All Sam Holtz of Lake Zurich needed was a Duke win. He got it.
Chicago Area Celebrating Local Players In NCAA Title Game
Jahlil Okafor and Frank Kaminsky were key figures in the national title game.
Rothstein: X-Factors To Watch In Duke-Wisconsin Championship Game
The Blue Devils have young talent that's ready to bolt for the NBA in a year or so, while Wisconsin's personnel has withstood the test of time.
Duke Headed For Another Championship Game
Justise Winslow scored 19 points and Jahlil Okafor added 18 to lead top-seeded Duke.
No. 11 Irish Beat No. 2 Duke 74-64 To Reach ACC Title Game
Notre Dame already gave one big lead away at the Atlantic Coast Conference Tournament and just about did it again.
The Bernstein Brief: Mike Krzyzewski Must Answer
Questions linger about how Coach K handled allegations against Rasheed Sulaimon.
Report: Sexual Assault Allegations Against Rasheed Sulaimon Preceded His Dismissal
Duke administrators and coaches reportedly knew about the allegations since March 2014.
Five Great College Basketball Games Left This Season
Here are five games this week that will get you ready for the upcoming NCAA Tournament.
No Contest: No. 4 Duke Routs No. 10 Notre Dame 90-60
Justise Winslow had 19 points and 11 rebounds, and No. 4 Duke used a huge early run to rout No. 10 Notre Dame 90-60 on Saturday.
Grant Sparks No. 8 Notre Dame To 77-73 Victory Over Duke
Jerian Grant had 23 points and 12 assists and No. 8 Notre Dame made two shots in the final 67 seconds as the shot clock ran out to beat No. 4 Duke 77-73 Wednesday night.
Emma: Chicago Programs On Quest To End NCAA Tournament Drought
No college program in Chicago has made the NCAA Tournament since 2004.
Jahlil Okafor Named A Preseason All-American
A Chicago native, Okafor is the third freshman in the past five years to be bestowed the honor and expectations.
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Fundraiser held to help 3-year-old Austin Rose with rare neurological disease
A.J.'s family needs help to make his home accessible, to pay for nursing care and to travel to Ohio for clinical drug trials.
Benefit raises funds for paralyzed Chicago Police Officer Danny Golden
Danny Golden was off duty in July when he was shot trying to break up a fight in a bar in Beverly.
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.
Demonstrators march on Michigan Avenue to show support for protesters in Iran
The protesters are speaking out against the killing of 22-year-old Mahsa Amini, who died after being arrested by the country's morality police for allegedly wearing her hijab incorrectly.
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3-year-old dies after being pushed off Navy Pier into Lake Michigan
Sources told CBS Chicago the boy struggled for nearly 20 minutes before he was rescued by Fire Department divers.
Good Samaritans prevent attempted kidnapping in Chicago's 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.
Cell phone video shows elderly CTA rider brutally attacked on Red Line
This time some hard-to-watch video shows an elderly passenger getting robbed and hit with a wine bottle.
Demonstrators march on Michigan Avenue to show support for protesters in Iran
The protesters are speaking out against the killing of 22-year-old Mahsa Amini, who died after being arrested by the country's morality police for allegedly wearing her hijab incorrectly.
Chicago First Alert Weather: Sunny fall days ahead
Sunday night will be breezy and partly cloudy.
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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.
Attorney, victim's advocate say political ad showing robbery was retraumatizing
Meanwhile, the man behind the ad stands by it.
Midwest mayors say more funds are needed to replace lead water lines
Illinois' lead pipe situation is the worst in the country.
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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.
State Sen. Emil Jones III accused of requesting bribe to protect red-light camera company
The person from whom Jones requested the bribe was actually cooperating with law enforcement, prosecutors said.
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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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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.
Many steps remain before Bears' Arlington Heights stadium plan can go ahead, suburb's mayor says
The Chicago Bears have been under contract to purchase the Arlington Park racetrack property for about a year.
Could Chicago lure second NFL team if the Bears leave Soldier Field? Expert says it's not realistic
Mayor Lightfoot has said there are a lot of other cities that have two NFL teams. In fact, there are only two – sort of.
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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.
Smith INT sets up game-ending FG as Bears beat Texans 23-20
Roquan Smith set up Cairo Santos' game-ending field goal when he intercepted Davis Mills deep in Houston territory, and the Chicago Bears beat former coach Lovie Smith and the Texans 23-20 on Sunday.
Oviedo cruises through 7, Pirates top Cubs 6-0 to end skid
Johan Oviedo tied his career high with seven strikeouts in seven innings, and the Pittsburgh Pirates beat the Chicago Cubs 6-0 on Saturday night to snap an eight-game losing streak.
Báez eggs on White Sox fans after hitting homer, Tigers win
Javier Báez egged on Chicago fans after hitting a home run, and the Detroit Tigers won 7-2 Saturday night to push the White Sox closer to elimination in the AL Central.
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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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Chicago First Alert Weather: Sunny fall days ahead
CBS 2 Meteorologist Robb Ellis has the 10 p.m. forecast for Sunday, Sept. 26, 2022.
Fundraiser held to help 3-year-old Austin Rose with rare neurological disease
A.J.'s family needs help to make his home accessible, to pay for nursing care and to travel to Ohio for clinical drug trials.
Benefit raises funds for paralyzed Chicago Police Officer Danny Golden
Danny Golden was off duty in July when he was shot trying to break up a fight in a bar in Beverly.
Chicago Police investigating attempted abduction in the 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.
Demonstrators march on Michigan Avenue to show support for protesters in Iran
The protesters are speaking out against the killing of 22-year-old Mahsa Amini, who died after being arrested by the country's morality police for allegedly wearing her hijab incorrectly.
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