Chris Collins Signs Multi-Year Extension With Northwestern
Collins said he'll be in Evanston for the "forseeable future."
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Emma: Illinois Abuse Allegations Highlight Another Major Flaw In NCAA Model
It's difficult for the typical college athlete to voice concerns of mistreatment to the NCAA.
Phillips: NU Won't Move Illinois Games From Evanston
Illinois will play its home game with Northwestern at Soldier Field, but the Wildcats will keep theirs in Evanston.
Report: Michigan Looking At Northwestern AD Jim Phillips
The University of Michigan is looking at Northwestern's Jim Phillips to fill its athletic director vacancy, according to a report by ESPN.
Emma: Northwestern's Phillips Envisions Alternative To Unionization
Northwestern AD Jim Phillips will soon find himself at the forefront of a controversial issue.
Northwestern AD Jim Phillips: Collective Bargaining 'Not The Appropriate Method'
Jim Phillips has responded to the movement made by Northwestern student athletes to unionize.
Wisch: Picking 'Naming Rights' For Big Ten Coaches
To show I'm not just blowing smoke, here are some other suggested sponsors for a few of the Big Ten basketball and football coaches:
Northwestern Sells Naming Rights To AD's Job
Everything is for sale.
Hoge: Collins Can't Do It Alone And Northwestern Knows It
Chris Collins was introduced as Northwestern's 24th head men's basketball coach Tuesday. But that may have been the second most important development inside Welsh-Ryan Arena.
Bernstein: Collins A Risk For Northwestern
Collins and Northwestern may be an ideal fit. It will certainly look and sound that way while it's still all about appearances.
Bill Carmody Out At Northwestern
Bill Carmody is officially out at Northwestern, ending a 13-year run that did not include any NCAA Tournament berths.
Hoge: Carmody Could Be Fired, But He's Not The Biggest Problem
The general consensus is that Carmody's job is in the hands of Phillips right now, but a new question was raised after Thursday's loss: Does Carmody even want to return?
Wisch: NU Would Be Smart To Replace Bill Carmody With Chris Collins
He needs to cut the cord with Bill Carmody. Then, if NU's AD is as smart as NU's student body, he'll make every effort to replace him with Duke associate head coach Chris Collins, a prodigal North Shore son who would fit Evanston like a winter glove.
Northwestern-Cubs Deal Includes 5 Football Games
The Chicago Cubs and Northwestern University announced what they are calling an "innovative, multi-year event and reciprocal marketing partnership" Tuesday that will include five Wildcats football games at Wrigley Field.
Wisch: How Much Longer Can Carmody Last At Northwestern?
With no games scheduled until Monday, the Northwestern basketball team is taking a break this week. But here in the meantime, what I'm wondering is if the Northwestern basketball program will ever decide to break away from coach Bill Carmody.
Northwestern Trustees Approve Gleaming New Athletic Facility
Trustees at Northwestern University have voted in favor of a massive new multipurpose athletic facility on Lake Michigan, according to a published report.
Bald Eagles Expected To Stay In Forest Preserve
Bald eagles have returned to a Cook County Forest Preserve south of Chicago for the first time in 100 years.
Phillips On Northwestern: 'I'm Not Satisfied'
Northwestern has since decided to retain Carmody, and athletic director Jim Phillips said expectations have never been higher for the Wildcats.
Bill Carmody To Return As Northwestern's Head Coach
Carmody led the Wildcats to their fourth straight NIT this season, but came under fire when the team failed in a number of chances to secure the school's first ever NCAA Tournament berth.
Report: Duke's Collins Would Take Northwestern Job
Duke associate head coach Chris Collins reportedly prefers the Northwestern job over the Illinois job.
Wisch: Enough Excuses, It's Time For NU To Let Carmody Go
After 12 years, you can't say that Carmody hasn't had his chance in Evanston. He has.
Hoge: Shurna's Heave Comes Up Short, But AD Phillips Still Has Hope
A 22-ounce basketball never carried so much weight for a program that desperately needed it to find its way inside the 18-inch diameter of the rim.
Big Ten Open To 4-Team Playoff
Conference commissioner Jim Delany has long been pegged as the highest-profile figurehead in opposition to a college football playoff, but it appears the Big Ten is changing its tune.
Wisch: Start Demanding Wins, Stop Rewarding Mediocrity at NU
Earlier this year, U.S. News & World Report ranked NU as the 12th-best college in the country. The school demands academic excellence. So why does its athletic program so revel in mediocrity?
Wisch: Heisman Campaign For Injured Persa A Little Premature
It's estimated that the rehab for an Achilles tendon rupture such as the one suffered last November by Northwestern quarterback Dan Persa takes anywhere from 12 to 14 months.
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Man shot multiple times by carjackers on South Side
The victim and one of the attackers got into a fight outside the vehicle, then another fired shots.
Bob Mcgrath, 'Sesame Street' actor, dies at 90
Bob McGrath, the actor known as one of the original human stars of the iconic children's show "Sesame Street," died Sunday, Variety reported. He was 90.
No bail for man accused of shooting another in head outside Advocate Christ Medical Center
They say Marques Rose was out on bond for another felony and has five felony convictions, including gun charges and burglaries.
Rodgers, Packers rally in 4th quarter to beat Bears 28-19
The packers came away with their eighth straight win over the Bears, who lost their sixth straight.
Chicago First Alert Weather: Cloudy week, some showers and snowy mix possible
A few late day and evening sprinkles are possible Monday.
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No bail for man accused of shooting another in head outside Advocate Christ Medical Center
They say Marques Rose was out on bond for another felony and has five felony convictions, including gun charges and burglaries.
12 hospitalized after carbon monoxide leak inside South Side church
People were gathered for the afternoon service when they noticed an unusual smell.
Man shot multiple times by carjackers on South Side
The victim and one of the attackers got into a fight outside the vehicle, then another fired shots.
Chicago First Alert Weather: Cloudy week, some showers and snowy mix possible
A few late day and evening sprinkles are possible Monday.
4 teens, man wounded after shooting inside Zion home
Five people including four teens are wounded following a shooting inside a home in Zion early Sunday morning, according to police.
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Some CPS parents are just getting summer 2022 pandemic food benefit cards now
The amount of money involved here is not small – it amounts to nearly $400 for each kid.
Canaryville man says dangerous hole has been in his alley for years, with no fix from city
Adding another layer of woe to the problem is that the hole is now in a different aldermanic ward than it was when this all started.
Will County Sheriff releases video from police shooting that killed grandfather, grandson
This comes after months of CBS 2's reporting about a lack of transparency with how the sheriff's office communicated what happened to the public.
Founders of 'A Badge of Honor' talk to Chicago officers about trauma, suicide prevention
A typical law enforcement officer suffers 800 traumas in one career. A typical civilian suffers only five traumas.
Jury clears Sterigenics in second trial over toxic emissions
Teresa Fornek sued Sterigenics and two associated companies, claiming toxic gas emitted from Stergenics' industrial plant gave her cancer.
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Illinois lawmakers approve amendments to controversial SAFE-T Act
One attorney said the tweaks are more about clarifying language than they are about changes.
Illinois Secretary of State-elect Alexi Giannoulias brings opponent Dan Brady onto transition team
The winner of race for Illinois Secretary of State and his opponent are setting politics aside.
Biden and Macron present united front against Russia in state visit
"The idea that Putin is ever going to defeat Ukraine is beyond comprehension," President Biden said.
Biden signs bill avoiding a rail strike during holidays
The legislation passed the Senate and the House this week.
If rail workers strike, supply chains could be affected drastically
In Washington on Wednesday, U.S. House lawmakers voted to adopt a tentative agreement to block the potentially devastating strike.
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Property taxes are skyrocketing in gentrifying neighborhoods in Chicago
It's good news if you're selling, but bad news if you're trying to rent – and really bad news if you're just getting by in a gentrifying neighborhood.
Naperville couple's dreams of adopting child hit crushing, and expensive, dead end
A Naperville couple says they have been blessed with a full life – and they wanted to share their blessings with children, through adoption. But their road to parenthood ended up coming to a dead end.
Woman says someone from AP Towing & Recovery kept on driving her car after towing it
Alesha Howard started getting different kinds of bills. She had speeding tickets, I-PASS bills, and notices to show up to court -- none of which she was the one to incur.
Hackers hijack Plainfield business owner's Facebook account, and she's locked out
Liv DeLeon can't get the account back, and now her customers are being asked to hand over money.
Grocery prices are poised to come down, but not until after the holidays
Between supply chain problems, COVID concerns, and inflation – among other factors – your grocery bill has likely been sky-high over the last year.
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Experts: COVID, flu, RSV triple-demic is threatening children's hospital capacity
Local experts are warning of a triple-demic – with COVID, flu, and RSV cases in children all climbing for what is expected to be the worst season in a decade.
Health agencies renaming monkeypox to help fight stigma
The World Health Organization urged countries to adopt the new name for the disease, citing the "ongoing negative impact" of the original.
CDC says it's now tracking a new COVID variant known as XBB
The XBB variant has climbed to 3.1% of new COVID cases nationwide, the CDC now estimates.
Gathering for the Holidays? Plan around the most vulnerable friends, family
As Americans enter the third pandemic holiday season, there are two more respiratory viruses surging: respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) and influenza.
In North Lawndale, Garfield Park, a push for residents to get their flu shot
Mothers Opposed to Violence Everywhere has been going door to door, passing out the flyers to residents.
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City orders West Town bar to put away inflatables; owner thinks it's political
Giant inflatables normally surround the patio at the Irish Nobleman, 1367 W. Erie St. But by Friday night, the patio had been turned into more of an inflatable graveyard.
If rail workers strike, supply chains could be affected drastically
In Washington on Wednesday, U.S. House lawmakers voted to adopt a tentative agreement to block the potentially devastating strike.
As Hyde Park's Piccolo Mondo closes, customers step in for generous final tip for staff
The restaurant's longtime guests did not want to say goodbye to the staff without first letting them know how much they appreciate their service.
Police say downtown will be safe this holiday season, but some businesses are still concerned
As the holiday rush officially begins, the Chicago Police Department is increasing its presence in retail districts across the city.
Twitter employees head for the exits after Elon Musk's 'extremely hardcore' work ultimatum
Another employee exodus appears to be underway at Twitter as many workers rejected Elon Musk's terms for staying with the company, choosing instead to depart.
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Rodgers, Packers rally in 4th quarter to beat Bears 28-19
The packers came away with their eighth straight win over the Bears, who lost their sixth straight.
LaVine's 3-pointer brings Bulls close late in game, but they lose to Warriors
Nikola Vucevic had 23 points and 11 rebounds for the Bulls, who were coming off a 132-113 loss at Phoenix on Wednesday and dropped their third in four games.
Illini lose to undefeated Maryland
The Illini went on a 9-0 run after Maryland led 55-45, and the game was tied a couple times down the stretch.
Bears' Justin Fields expected to start Sunday against Green Bay
The team's lengthy injury list also includes backup quarterback Trevor Siemian who'll have season-ending surgery.
Brad William Henke, actor known for "Orange is the New Black," dies at 56
Henke was a professional football player prior to becoming an actor, playing for the Denver Broncos in Super Bowl XXIV.
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Suspect arrested in killing of Takeoff one month after shooting
Takeoff, who formed one-third of the Grammy Award-nominated trio Migos, was shot following a private party at a downtown Houston bowling alley last month.
Brad William Henke, actor known for "Orange is the New Black," dies at 56
Henke was a professional football player prior to becoming an actor, playing for the Denver Broncos in Super Bowl XXIV.
"Fit for Christmas" one of three new CBS original holiday movies for 2022
Also coming is "When Christmas was Young," a Nashville music-themed movie, and "Must Love Christmas," about a romance novelist.
Christine McVie, Fleetwood Mac singer and keyboardist, dies at 79
"She was the best musician anyone could have in their band and the best friend anyone could have in their life," the band said in a statement.
Spotify Wrapped 2022 is here; Bad Bunny, Taylor Swift top trends
It was a big year, unsurprisingly, for Bad Bunny and Taylor Swift.
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12 hospitalized after carbon monoxide leak inside South Side church
People were gathered for the afternoon service when they noticed an unusual smell.
No bail for man accused of shooting another in head outside Advocate Christ Medical Center
They say Marques Rose was out on bond for another felony and has five felony convictions, including gun charges and burglaries.
Chicago First Alert Weather: Cloudy week, some showers and snowy mix possible
CBS 2 Meteorologist Mary Kay Kleist has the 5:30 p.m. forecast for Sunday, Dec. 4, 2022.
Fashion Outlets hosting sensory-friendly Santa experience in Rosemont
Extra accommodations will be made for children with physical and developmental needs so everyone can have the chance to take a picture with Santa and tell him what they want for Christmas.
Andersonville Winter Market open Sunday
You can find items from more than 30 local artists and vendors on Catalpa Street, between Clark and Ashland Avenue.
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