Emma: Lovie Smith Is A Perfect Fit For The Fighting Illini
What seemed surprising at first makes so much sense now.
What seemed surprising at first makes so much sense now.
The big challenge for Smith now -- assembling a top-notch coaching staff.
The path for Smith to Illinois took some odd turns.
Smith was warmly received in his first public appearance on campus.
"Lovie is just absolutely the right person at the right moment for our program," Josh Whitman says.
Smith is the first black head coach of football or men's basketball at the University of Illinois.
Two days after Illinois athletic director Josh Whitman fired Bill Cubit, the university officially announced Smith is in charge.
The Illini are expected to name Smith their next head coach.
Smith coached the Bears from 2004-'12, posting an 81-63 record.
Smith "gracefully" insisted that everything be explained to him on the phone after catching wind of a schedule meeting.
In a surprising move, the Bucs fired Smith late Wednesday night after just two seasons.
The Bears must commit to their rushing attack, even if it is slowed early.
The troubled quarterback has matured under the guidance of his new head coach.
Forte understands the business of the NFL may force him to move on.
Smith coached in Chicago for nine seasons before his dismissal in 2012.
Will Jennings reunited with his former coach?
Chris Conte and Henry Melton have signed with the Bucs.
Its conflicting to be a Bears fan right now.
It was ugly, but Sunday's win was commendable for Chicago.
Chicago's game plan isn't taking advantage of its offensive advantages.
Chicago must replicate its second-half play moving forward.
Public sentiment has turned on Bucs quarterback Josh McCown.
The chorus of boos at the halftime whistle was much louder than the Bears' play. Chicago trailed Tampa Bay 10-0 and should have been losing by more.
It's still hard to feel that things are on the upswing for the now 5-6 Bears.
Mere moments before kickoff at Soldier Field, the emotions finally set in for Josh McCown.
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Both were in serious-to-critical condition.
Chris Flexen pitched six sharp innings, Paul DeJong homered again and the Chicago White Sox avoided their seventh sweep this season by beating the Tampa Bay Rays 4-1.
Ascension said it responded immediately, and access to some systems has been interrupted with remediation efforts in progress.
"You would think we could all work together to resolve this."
The convention is taking place from Monday, Aug. 19, to Thursday, Aug. 22.
Greene's move marked a reversal from a day earlier, when the Georgia Republican appeared to retreat from her threat to trigger a vote to remove Johnson as speaker.
Johnson spoke with state lawmakers to make the case that Chicago is owed $1 billion from the state for schools and other programs.
Rev. Ira Acree also was questioned about his lack of expertise in public transit as the City Council Transportation Committee weighed his appointment to the RTA Board.
Biden campaigned in the spot where Trump, to much fanfare, lauded a plan by Taiwan-based electronics giant Foxconn plan to build a $10 billion manufacturing facility that was supposed to eventually employ 10,000 people. Except it was never completed.
Alderpeople are looking to try to stop rogue towers from making thousands off drivers who thought they were signing their car away to someone they could trust.
Employees at dozens of now-closed Foxtrot Market and Dom's Kitchen stores, now jobless, wonder what comes next for them as their paychecks will soon end.
The family didn't get their cut of the estate sale, not hearing back from the salesman until CBS 2 got involved.
The Better Business Bureau warns that anyone buying an event ticket should watch out for fake ticket scams.
Financial records show Paul Croft and J.D. Frost raised about $30 million for a hydrogen plant that was supposed to be, at one point, in Indiana. It never existed, an attorney says.
Researchers hope their findings will inspire action to make hearing aid devices more affordable since they can cost over $1,000 per ear.
First known HIV cases from a nonsterile injection for cosmetic reasons highlights the risk of unlicensed providers.
The city's measles dashboard said a total of 63 measles cases have been confirmed in Chicago this year, with one new case this week.
The department said anyone who visited the Sam's Club at 9400 S. Western Ave. in Evergreen Park one day last week may have been exposed to someone with measles.
Health officials are warning consumers not to consume Infinite Herbs basil sold at some Trader Joe's and Dierberg's stores after 12 people were sickened.
Biden campaigned in the spot where Trump, to much fanfare, lauded a plan by Taiwan-based electronics giant Foxconn plan to build a $10 billion manufacturing facility that was supposed to eventually employ 10,000 people. Except it was never completed.
The Illinois Worker Adjustment and Retraining Notification (WARN) Act requires employers to notify workers of mass layoffs 60 days in advance.
Mayor Brandon Johnson denied that the Bears' shiny new dome could end up costing taxpayers a pretty penny.
Employees at dozens of now-closed Foxtrot Market and Dom's Kitchen stores, now jobless, wonder what comes next for them as their paychecks will soon end.
The company announced Tuesday that it received a stalking horse bid to purchase its operating assets.
Brian Fox, a fellow producer and engineer at Albini's Electrical Audio studio in Chicago, confirmed Albini passed away Tuesday night from a heart attack.
For the past three months, a cast of 10 Asian American/Pacific Islander comedians has been working on the new program, "Youth in Asia (Are You Proud of Me Yet?)"
The stars came out for the the 2024 Met Gala in New York City. See some of the most eye-catching outfits of the night.
'Bob Hearts Abishola', the acclaimed comedy, is signing off after its fifth season on CBS.
Bernard Hill died Sunday at 79. The actor was known for his roles in "Lord of the Rings" and "Titanic."
Last year, the Northwestern softball team fell just one game short of the Women's College World Series. This year, they'll begin the postseason as the No. 1 seed in the Big Ten Tournament. Northwestern heads into the tournament with some fresh hardware. Ashley Miller was named Pitcher of the Year, while Kate Drohan was named Coach of the Year for a third straight season.
The Chicago Sky start the WNBA regular season next week, but fans clamoring to see them in Chicago will have to wait until May 25. The team's first three games will be on the road. But the team's many new faces were on display at Media Day.
Police were called at 4:50 p.m. for the shooting in the area of Ashland Avenue and Foster Street.
Our Lady of Lourdes Church will soon close, and it could be demolished. But not if Preservation Chicago and other organizations succeed in saving it. CBS 2's Shardaa Gray reports.
CBS 2 Chief Meteorologist Albert Ramon has a check on the extended forecast.
Johnson spoke with state lawmakers to make the case that Chicago is owed $1 billion from the state for schools and other programs.
Because cicadas are temperature-dependent, their emergences may vary depending on the location.
Brian Fox, a fellow producer and engineer at Albini's Electrical Audio studio in Chicago, confirmed Albini passed away Tuesday night from a heart attack.
Both were in serious-to-critical condition.
Chris Flexen pitched six sharp innings, Paul DeJong homered again and the Chicago White Sox avoided their seventh sweep this season by beating the Tampa Bay Rays 4-1.
Expert panel discussion centers the focus on the disparity that 1 in 3 victims of crime in Chicago is a Black woman
Police arrived at the scene sooner than if they had waited for the first 911 call.
Anthony Robinson's attorney said his previous defense lawyer failed to present evidence that showed it was physically impossible for him to be the shooter.
The village board is working on a resolution to hire Lightfoot, a former federal prosecutor before her lone term as Chicago's mayor, to investigate claims Henyard has been misusing public funds.
DCFS Director Heidi Mueller was asked Thursday why some kids in the system are being held in psychiatric hospitals longer than medically necessary.
Chris Flexen pitched six sharp innings, Paul DeJong homered again and the Chicago White Sox avoided their seventh sweep this season by beating the Tampa Bay Rays 4-1.
The team's first three games will be on the road. But the team's many new faces were on display at Media Day.
Dylan Cease struck out 12 and combined with two relievers on a one-hitter, and the San Diego Padres beat the Chicago Cubs 3-0.
The Wildcats went 19-3 in Big Ten contests and won all eight conference series for a second-straight year.
Marina Mabrey was gunning from deep and had a game-high 20 points.
A car riddled with bullet holes was spotted at the scene.
Police said a woman caught a 13-year-old girl and a 14-year-old boy trying to steal her, when the woman shot the girl in the shoulder.
Business owners believe the same crew might be involved in several other incidents.
Chicago Police detectives are asking anyone with additional photos or video to give them a call.
A new scathing lawsuit accused state employees of sexually abusing 95 people while they were children detained in Illinois detention facilities.