'Hurts Just A Hair Flashier Than Tua' Brent Stover On Heisman Race At Midway Point
CBS Sports Network college football host Brent Stover discusses the current Heisman Trophy race, with Oklahoma QB Jalen Hurts in the lead.
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Eddie George's Second Act - On Stage In 'Chicago'
"I just went toward the things that made me scared. Things that were going to challenge me, stretch me and push me beyond my limits."
Judge Orders Memorabilia Huckster Held In Jail
While awaiting sentencing for defrauding sports memorabilia collectors, John Rogers went back to the same well.
Randy Cross: USF, Quinton Flowers Could Get Off To A Really Hot Start
College football season gets underway this weekend. Who are the contenders? Sleepers? Heisman watch players? CBS Sports' Randy Cross gives his thoughts.
Man Admits Faking Heisman Trophy As Part Of $10M Scam
John Rogers knew it was wrong to make a fake Billy Sims Heisman Trophy to get a $100,000 loan.
Beware Of The September Heisman Candidate
Two weeks in, the hype is building, but past years have taught us that September Heisman winners are rarely end of year winners.
Dissecting The Heisman Finalists' Candidacy
The three Heisman trophy finalists had outstanding season. So here's the question: Who should win?
Heisman Watch: Why Oregon's Marcus Mariota Will Win The Heisman Trophy
Later this week, Mariota should join an exslusive fraternity.
Heisman Watch: Conference Title Games Set Stage For Heisman Favorites
The big names can prove themselves one last time this Saturday.
Heisman Watch: J.T. Barrett Has Led Ohio State's Resurrection As Playoff Contender
If you are looking for this year's young rising star with a shot to win the Heisman Trophy, look no further than Ohio State quarterback J.T. Barrett.
Heisman Watch: Melvin Gordon Ready For Showdown With Ameer Abdullah
Melvin Gordon leads the Wisconsin running game against another Heisman candidate and his ground game, Nebraska and Ameer Abdullah.
Heisman Watch: Nick Marshall's Campaign Fueled By Road Victories
Auburn has three Heisman Trophy winners in school history. Quarterback Nick Marshall is a rising candidate in this year's race.
Heisman Watch: TCU's Trevone Boykin Is This Year's Hidden Gem
TCU quarterback Trevone Boykin has been the face of a dynamic offense taking the Big 12 by storm.
Heisman Watch: Marshall's Rakeem Cato Should Be Considered For A Trip To New York
As far as numbers go, Rakeem Cato is a very good player, but to make a run to New York, he will have to go on a tear in the second half of the season.
Heisman Watch: Everett Golson Goes Head-To-Head With Jameis Winston
There is no disputing which game deserves the Heisman spotlight game this week. Notre Dame and Florida State will offer the biggest stage for a pair of Heisman Trophy candidates.
Bernstein: In Jameis Winston Case, Silliness Hides Seriousness
There's so much controversy surrounding Winston that we forget what's most important.
Heisman Watch: Mississippi State's Dak Prescott Is More Than Tim Tebow 2.0
As the season has seen the rise of Mississippi State football, quarterback Dak Prescott has emerged on the scene as one of college football's best. Is Prescott the best player in college football?
Heisman Watch: Why Michigan State Should Fear Ameer Abdullah Of Nebraska
Nebraska has three Heisman winners in its storied football history. Running back Ameer Abdullah has a shot to become the school's fourth.
Heisman Watch: Can Alabama's Amari Cooper End Heisman Drought For Receivers?
History suggests it will be difficult for Cooper to break the wide receiver drought.
Heisman Watch: Jameis Winston's Repeat Bid Against History
As long as Florida State remains in the College Football Playoff conversation, Jameis Winston will be given plenty of opportunities to create his next Heisman moment.
Heisman Watch: Kenny Hill Thrilled But It Is A Long Season
Heisman Watch: College Football's Top Contenders And Sleepers
College football's top players compete for the Heisman Trophy. Here are the contenders as well as a few sleepers.
Baffoe: Let's Be Fair To Bears, Jordan Lynch
In evaluating Jordan Lynch, we need to forget his uplifting, local story.
Winston Takes Heisman Over NIU's Lynch, Four Other Candidates
The Florida State quarterback became the second straight freshman to win the Heisman on Saturday night, earning college football's most prestigious individual award with a performance so spectacular and dominant that even a criminal investigation couldn't derail his candidacy.
Baffoe: A Heisman Snub Won't Define Lynch
That trophy doesn't change Lynch's fantastic stats or his team's accomplishments, the latter of which I'm fairly confident hold more importance to a guy like Lynch.
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Eberflus focused on Washington despite questions over job security
The Bears might get a boost on the offensive line with Teven Jenkins healing well, but the secondary will remain thin for Thursday night's game.
Michael Jordan makes the list of America's 400 richest people
Jordan sold his majority stake in the Charlotte Hornets earlier this year.
Global city leaders see South Shore for International Downtown Association Conference
Part of the mission is to help attendees see all of the city by bus.
Embattled Illinois DCFS Director Marc Smith to step down at end of the year
Smith's resignation announcement comes a week after an Illinois Auditor General's report revealed dozens of major failures by DCFS over the past two years.
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Embattled Illinois DCFS Director Marc Smith to step down at end of the year
Smith's resignation announcement comes a week after an Illinois Auditor General's report revealed dozens of major failures by DCFS over the past two years.
Two aldermen want voters to decide if Chicago should remain sanctuary city for migrants
The move comes as the city works to find housing for more than 14,000 asylum seekers who have been brought to Chicago since last August.
NASCAR Chicago Street Race to return to Grant Park in 2024
Mayor Brandon Johnson, who inherited the event from his predecessor, Lori Lightfoot, previously had been noncommittal about bringing the race back.
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Eberflus focused on Washington despite questions over job security
The Bears might get a boost on the offensive line with Teven Jenkins healing well, but the secondary will remain thin for Thursday night's game.
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Acts of hate are on the rise in Illinois, disturbing new report says
CBS 2 Investigator Megan Hickey has been combing through the new report, which highlights a rise in antisemitism, incidents involving white supremacists, and attacks on LGBTQ+ businesses.
Victim of botched Chicago police raid in 2017 to get $300,000 settlement
Police raided Sharnia Phillips' home while searching for two gang members who had never lived there.
Despite rise in catalytic converter theft, few arrests made in Chicago
Despite years of city leaders and lawmakers trying to fix the problem, the thieves are almost never caught.
Child care providers face "cliff" with pandemic funds set to expire
The American Rescue Plan funding has helped thousands of child care centers across Illinois pay their staff, upgrade their facilities and keep cots lower for parents.
Feds to fund improvements to keep pedestrians off Chicago area railroad tracks
A total of 39 people were killed trespassing on railroad tracks in Illinois last year alone.
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Embattled Illinois DCFS Director Marc Smith to step down at end of the year
Smith's resignation announcement comes a week after an Illinois Auditor General's report revealed dozens of major failures by DCFS over the past two years.
Two aldermen want voters to decide if Chicago should remain sanctuary city for migrants
The move comes as the city works to find housing for more than 14,000 asylum seekers who have been brought to Chicago since last August.
Mayor Brandon Johnson creates post for Chicago's first chief homelessness officer
The new position in the mayor's cabinet would be tasked with coordinating efforts across city departments to provide shelter for all people.
Mayor Johnson reemphasizes point on need to help asylum seekers
During a news conference, Mayor Johnson said he has been in touch with the White House and state officials for nearly 20 weeks – asking for aid and help with coordination.
As autoworkers' strike hits 19th day, U.S. Rep. Mike Quigley calls for resolution
On Friday, approximately 4,600 Ford workers at the Chicago Assembly Plant at 126th Street and Torrence Avenue on the Southeast Side joined the strike.
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Nonprofit dance group owed nearly $50,000 for holiday show performance
The company that owed the money also hadn't paid other entities for security and the venue for the show.
Kia, Hyundai models recalled due to fire risk; separate concerns about security flaws persist
Hyundai warned drivers to park their cars outside until they can get the necessary repairs.
Indiana AG sues MV Realty, says company is deceptive
MV Realty is based out of Florida, but operates in Indiana and several other states – including Illinois.
Contractor accused of scamming people in need of housework
They accused James Nesbitt of taking off with deposits without completing jobs and complained he didn't respond to customers.
Getting Hosed: Officials finally address on bad water billing at City Council hearing
The Chicago City Council Finance Committee held a hearing Tuesday with the heads of the Water Management and Finance departments.
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COVID vaccine during pregnancy helps protect newborns, new study finds
The findings are just the latest to show benefits from COVID vaccination during pregnancy.
Teen who's had two lung transplants gets behind-the-scenes tour of Field Museum
Scientists at the Field Museum showed Josh Burton ways he can still have a career without digging in the dirt.
Northwestern researchers get $45M to develop implant to sense and treat cancer
"From a clinical perspective, this could be a game-changing approach to cancer therapy," said Dr. Jonathan Rivnay.
How to get the new COVID vaccine for free, with or without insurance
Americans still have ways to get vaccinated against COVID-19 at no out-of-pocket cost. Here's what to know.
How FDA's top vaccines official is timing his COVID and flu shots
Can you get your COVID booster and flu shot at the same time? Here's what health experts say.
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As autoworkers' strike hits 19th day, U.S. Rep. Mike Quigley calls for resolution
On Friday, approximately 4,600 Ford workers at the Chicago Assembly Plant at 126th Street and Torrence Avenue on the Southeast Side joined the strike.
Autoworkers' strike against Ford leads to layoffs at suburban Chicago stamping plant
The layoffs took effect Saturday, Sept. 30.
Union files labor complaint after Signature Room at former John Hancock closes abruptly
No notice was given to the 132 restaurant employees represented by UNITE HERE Local 1, the union said.
GM and Stellantis plants in Bolingbrook and Naperville join UAW strike
"We're not going to wait around forever for a fair contract," UAW President Shawn Fain said. "The companies know how to make this right."
Workers at Chicago Ford plant worry they may have to walk off the job amid strike
Hundreds of autoworkers gathered Thursday outside the UAW Local 551 headquarters, 13550 S. Torrence Ave., to protest.
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Eberflus focused on Washington despite questions over job security
The Bears might get a boost on the offensive line with Teven Jenkins healing well, but the secondary will remain thin for Thursday night's game.
Fans came from all over to see Lionel Messi take on Chicago Fire, but now he might not play
An injury may keep the superstar sidelined – and it has sent ticket prices tanking just a day before the match.
After career-best day, Fields says he only cares about Bears winning
Fields threw for over 300 yards and four touchdowns for the first time in his career last Sunday against the Broncos.
Fire offers fans perks as Messi is uncertain to play in Wednesday's match
The Fire will host Inter Miami and Messi on Wednesday night at Soldier Field, but he's has been dealing with a hamstring problem and may not play.
Hoyer says Cubs season was disappointing, pleased with Ross as manager
In a year of ups and downs, the Cubs came up two wins short of a wild card spot.
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Man indicted for murder of Tupac Shakur in 1996 drive-by shooting
A Nevada grand jury indicted Duane "Keffe D" Davis in the long-unsolved killing of rapper Tupac Shakur, prosecutors announced in court Friday.
Actor Michael Gambon, who played Harry Potter's Dumbledore, dies at 82
Michael Gambon, the British-Irish actor who portrayed Dumbledore in the latter 6 of the 8 "Harry Potter" movies, has died after a bout of pneumonia.
Teri Bristol, Chicago house music DJ, dies at 66
Bristol began DJing in Chicago in the 1980s, and paved the way for a generation of other women DJs.
"Survivor" returns for season 45 Wednesday, Sept. 27 at 8 p.m. ET
Through longer weekly episodes, "Survivor" will take a deeper dive into the players' stories as they're stranded on the stunning islands of Fiji.
Hollywood writers, studios reach tentative deal to end strike
Terms of the deal must still be ratified by the WGA's approximately 11,000 members.
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Michael Jordan makes the list of America's 400 richest people
Forbes magazine ranked Michael Jordan, the first professional athlete, as one of America's 400 wealthiest people. Jordan enters the list at number 379, having sold his majority stake in the Charlotte Hornets this year.
City leaders from around the globe take bus tour of South Shore
Part of the mission is to help attendees see all of the city by bus - including Chicago's South Side. CBS 2's Marissa Perlman jumped onboard the tour Wednesday.
As DCFS director Marc Smith steps down, another official says he has "mixed legacy"
Smith's resignation announcement comes a week after an Illinois Auditor General's report revealed dozens of major failures by DCFS over the past two years. CBS 2 Political Reporter Chris Tye reports.
Illinois releases new data since enhance gun background checks went into effect.
Since Illinois instituted enhanced background checks for gun purchases in June of 2022, 3,174 firearm purchases have been reviewed because the person who wanted to buy the gun was under the age of 21, according to Illinois State Police.
NASCAR Chicago Street Race returns to Grant Park in 2024
Choose Chicago said the race weekend had nearly $109 million economic impact, and although it caused a lot of street closures, the numbers show how popular the sport is in Chicago. CBS 2's Shardaa Gray breaks down the numbers.
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Morgan State University mass shooting: 5 shot on campus, search for suspect ongoing
Police say four of the five victims are students and none of the victims appear to have life-threatening wounds.
Chicago police warn of string of armed carjackings and robberies on West Side
In a span of about 90 minutes, masked men armed with handguns and rifles carjacked a white BMW X2, used that car to rob two people at gunpoint, and then carjacked another vehicle.
Man dies after being found shot in head on street in Bronzeville
Police classified his death as a homicide.
CTA bus supervisor wounded in Archer Heights shooting
Chicago Fire Department officials confirmed one person was taken to Mount Sinai Hospital after a shooting near 47th and Archer.
Suspect charged with kidnapping 9-year-old Charlotte Sena from Upstate campground
Investigators say fingerprints left on a ransom note helped lead them to the suspect and find the little girl inside a cabinet.
