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The former Ramblers star has been going from city to city working out for over a dozen NBA teams ahead of next week's draft.
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The former Ramblers star has been going from city to city working out for over a dozen NBA teams ahead of next week's draft.
Lucas Willamson practiced with over a dozen NBA teams before next week's draft.
"To me, it's an expression of disrespect. And it's an expression of the breakdown of trust between police officers and residents in communities," said Arthur Lurigio, a criminologist and professor at Loyola University.
At the end of March, we told you 11 Chicago Police officers had been shot or shot at – and CBS 2's Tara Molina has learned that number has now doubled.
In each incident, three male assailants come up to the victims, surround them at gunpoint, and demand their personal property.
It was part of a wave of hold-ups on the city's North Side overnight.
The shots just weren't falling Friday for Lucas Williamson and the Loyola Ramblers, as they lost to the Ohio State Buckeyes 54-41.
"Before they go out for their last warmup, that's when we pray together. And that's when I tell them I have to do a little more scouting and then I'll tell them who to look out for."
March Madness is officially upon us – and both the Fighting Illini and the Loyola Ramblers will be opening tournament play in the Steel City.
Loyola defeated Drake on Sunday to win the Missouri Valley Conference tournament and advance to the NCAA Tournament for the second straight season.
Lucas Williamson registered 13 points as Loyola Chicago topped Bradley in the Missouri Valley Conference Tourney quarterfinals on Friday.
"It's going to be fun. The last ride with guys that I love. Guys I've been in the trenches with all season long. I'm going to make the most of it and really cherish every single part of it."
The theme here is building bridges instead of walls, especially when it comes to migration.
On Thursday evening, David Olson of the Center for Criminal Justice Research, Policy and Practice at Loyola University Chicago joined CBS 2's Irika Sargent for an analysis on crime in Chicago and people's perception of their own safety.
Loyola University confirmed missing alumnus Juan Mora died in the Surfside condo collapse in Florida.
A former Loyola University graduate and manger for Chicago-based Morton Salt is listed among the missing in the condo tower collapse in Florida.
A crowd of Loyola University students took to the streets in celebration Sunday after the Ramblers upset the Fighting Illini to advance in the NCAA Tournament.
Loyola University is planning a full return to full in-person learning in the fall.
For days, Jason Nightengale drove around Chicago, telling his Facebook Live audience he was going to kill people – and even blow up his whole community.
Lexi Held scored 10 of her 17 points in the last four minutes, sparking a late rally as No. 24 DePaul defeated Loyola of Chicago on Sunday.
She misses her Rambler basketball family during the pandemic, and all the Loyola students on campus.
Loyola University Chicago on Thursday announced that it will not be opening dormitories "until conditions are favorable" amid the coronavirus pandemic.
Loyola University's Sister Jean sent a message of reassurance to fans Thursday.
Loyola University announced Thursday that it is cancelling face-to-face classes beginning Friday, March 13 due to the coronavirus epidemic.
All students at the school's John Felice Rome Center are being told to fly back to the United State by Wednesday.
Bailey handily defeated Aurora Mayor Richard Irvin and four other candidates. Irvin had once been the frontrunner thanks to a $50 million infusion of campaign cash from billionaire Ken Griffin.
As expected, Gov. JB Pritzker easily won the Democratic nomination in his bid for re-election. We'll have results from more state and federal races through the night.
Cassidy Hutchinson, an aide to former chief of staff Mark Meadows, testified that Trump said about the crowd at the Ellipse "something to the effect of, 'I don't effing care that they have weapons.'"
As expected, Gov. JB Pritzker easily won the Democratic nomination in his bid for re-election and will face Darren Bailey in the general election. We'll have results from more state and federal races through the night.
U.S. Rep. Bobby Rush is retiring when his term ends next winter, and a crowded field emerged to replace him in the 1st Congressional District.
Ramirez will go on to face Republican Justin Burau, who was unopposed in the GOP primary.
It's been the first genuine race for the Illinois Secretary of State's office in more than two decades.
The race was Giannoulias' first foray back into Illinois politics since he lost his bid for former President Barack Obama's old Senate seat in 2010.
In the Democratic primary for Cook County Board president Tuesday, three-term incumbent Toni Preckwinkle was running away with the race against former County Board commissioner Richard Boykin.
Bailey handily defeated Aurora Mayor Richard Irvin and four other candidates. Irvin had once been the frontrunner thanks to a $50 million infusion of campaign cash from billionaire Ken Griffin.
As expected, Gov. JB Pritzker easily won the Democratic nomination in his bid for re-election. We'll have results from more state and federal races through the night.
Cassidy Hutchinson, an aide to former chief of staff Mark Meadows, testified that Trump said about the crowd at the Ellipse "something to the effect of, 'I don't effing care that they have weapons.'"
As expected, Gov. JB Pritzker easily won the Democratic nomination in his bid for re-election and will face Darren Bailey in the general election. We'll have results from more state and federal races through the night.
U.S. Rep. Bobby Rush is retiring when his term ends next winter, and a crowded field emerged to replace him in the 1st Congressional District.
A fireworks show in south suburban Harvey didn't go as planned – it ended with the Dixmoor village treasurer getting thrown in jail.
Cutting through bureaucratic red tape can be frustrating – but red tape is not the reason for one west suburban woman's frustration.
Ald. Anthony Beale has been trying for more than a year to raise the threshold for speed camera tickets from 6 mph over the limit back to the original to 10 mph.
"We've been trying to right the wrong on this corrupt red light camera/speed light camera system," said Ald. Anthony Beale (9th).
One Chicago alderman is hoping the fourth time is the charm when it comes to changing Chicago's speed camera tickets and fines.
Cassidy Hutchinson, an aide to former chief of staff Mark Meadows, testified that Trump said about the crowd at the Ellipse "something to the effect of, 'I don't effing care that they have weapons.'"
As expected, Gov. JB Pritzker easily won the Democratic nomination in his bid for re-election and will face Darren Bailey in the general election. We'll have results from more state and federal races through the night.
U.S. Rep. Bobby Rush is retiring when his term ends next winter, and a crowded field emerged to replace him in the 1st Congressional District.
Ramirez will go on to face Republican Justin Burau, who was unopposed in the GOP primary.
It's been the first genuine race for the Illinois Secretary of State's office in more than two decades.
Rental income was part of a Chicago man's retirement plan, but that hit a snag when his renters lost their jobs during the pandemic.
There's nothing wrong with the medication, but the bottles don't meet standards for child resistance.
Woodfield Mall in Schaumburg was the site of a post-Christmas shopping spree that Cynthia DeSimone still regrets months later – and it wasn't her idea at all.
What if there were a way to get warnings about high water usage before the bill arrived in the mail?
How does a City of Chicago water bill for $70 turn into a $10,000 tab from one bill to the next?
Every state that borders Illinois has or could soon have restrictions on abortion in the wake of the striking down of Roe v. Wade.
The Supreme Court Friday overturned the landmark 1973 Roe v. Wade ruling, which guaranteed a woman's right to abortion. The ruling sends the issue back to the states. CBS News chief legal correspondent Jan Crawford reports.
Wisconsin has an 1849 law that bans abortion, except to save the life of the mother, but whether that law is enforceable is expected to be challenged in court.
A Kaiser poll taken earlier this spring found fewer than one in five parents would get their children under 5 vaccinated right away.
Panels of outside vaccine advisers to the CDC and FDA both voted unanimously this week to back the shots from Moderna as well as Pfizer and BioNTech.
In a note to employees at Citadel, Griffin announced he already has moved his family to Miami, and will soon be bringing the company with him, though some Citadel employees will remain in Chicago.
The edible fungi was discovered as part of a NASA-funded research mission about life in extreme environments.
The coffee shop wants to support Black, Latinx, and women entrepreneurs get their own start.
The snack company – which accounts for 80% of Kellogg's current sales – will have dual campuses in Battle Creek and Chicago, with its headquarters in Chicago.
The company will get the Clif, LUNA and Clif Kids brands of bars.
Taylor Ward hit a go-ahead double in the seventh inning, Noah Syndergaard snapped a four-game losing streak and the Los Angeles Angels rallied for a victory over the Chicago White Sox on Monday night.
Richardson, 53, replaces interim head coach Derek King.
Terry played for the University of Arizona, and is known for his energy, competitive drive, and defensive playmaking.
The moment Ross hits the airwaves, you know he's doing exactly what he was meant to do.
The Chicago Wolves are now the first American Hockey League team in 22 years to achieve two shutouts in the finals.
The official debut of the 200-seat space Tuesday evening featured magician Carisa Hendrix – better known by her stage name, Miss Lucy Darling.
For the last three quarters of a century, the Jolly Boys have shared their song throughout Chicagoland.
Hudson produced the new musical "A Strange Loop" which won for Best Musical Sunday night.
The judge said state law caps punitive damages at $350,000, meaning Depp's award would total $10.35 million.
The Sueños Music Festival transformed Grant Park into a colorful celebration of Latino culture this past Memorial Day Weekend.
Illinois State Rep. Delia Ramirez handily defeated Chicago Ald. Gilbert Villegas (36th) and two other candidates on Tuesday to take the Democratic nomination for the newly redrawn 3rd Congressional District.
Former Illinois State Treasurer Alexi Giannoulias won the Democratic nomination and Illinois State Rep. Dan Brady won the GOP nod, in the race to succeed longtime Illinois Secretary of State Jesse White, who is retiring after seven terms in office.
Jackson is the son of the Rev. Jesse Jackson, who was on stage with him. CBS 2 Investigator Megan Hickey is at his campaign headquarters, while CBS 2's Jim Williams was there as Pat Dowell conceded the primary.
Far-right conservative Illinois State Sen. Darren Bailey handily won the Republican nomination for governor on Tuesday, setting up a showdown with Democratic incumbent Gov. JB Pritzker in the fall.
CBS 2's Sabrina Franza reported smoke from a far at a Heart of Chicago apartment building was visible all the way from Lincoln Park Tuesday evening.
The best looks from the 62nd annual GRAMMY Awards on CBS.
Red carpet looks from the 61st annual GRAMMY Awards on CBS.
Check out some of the exceptional nominees for the 2018 GRAMMYs, only on CBS!