Four teams vie for Final Four spot in Midwest Regional at United Center
March Madness continued Thursday with the Sweet 16, and while there are no local teams left, the tournament is being played in Chicago.
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Loyola, Illinois each gear up for March Madness on Friday
The Illini and Loyola both got in their day-before practices on the court in Pittsburgh Thursday. CBS 2's Matt Zahn reports.
March Madness: No. 4 Illinois to play Chattanooga, No. 10 Loyola to play Ohio State Friday
March Madness is officially upon us – and both the Fighting Illini and the Loyola Ramblers will be opening tournament play in the Steel City.
Cameron Krutwig Decides He Won't Be Using Extra Year Of Eligibility To Stay With Loyola, Will Be Going Pro
On Thursday, in a message on social media, Cameron Krutwig announced he won't be using the NCAA's extra year of eligibility to return to the Ramblers next season. He will be turning pro instead.
Illinois-Based Connor Sports Makes, Installs Floor Underneath Players For NCAA Tournament
You may have watched some college hoops this weekend, and there's a good chance you'll be watching the big game Monday night on CBS 2. But you probably haven't paid much attention to floor underneath the players.
In Season Of Zooms And Quarantine, USC, UCLA Both Underdogs In First-Ever Joint Elite Eight Appearance
After a year that was unlike any other in recent memory, UCLA and USC are both gunning for a spot in the NCAA men's basketball tournament's Final Four.
Baylor Broils No. 3 Razorbacks, Ready For Even Bigger Game
Baylor more than lived up to its top-seeded billing, pulling away from No. 3 Arkansas early and then again the second the game got uncomfortably close.
Flashback: The 1st Intercollegiate Basketball Game Was Played At Hamline University In St. Paul
Back then, there were no three-pointers. Each bucket counted for a single point. Players weren't allowed to dribble, but rather just pivot and pass.
UCLA, USC Both In Elite Eight In Same Year For First Time Ever
If the crosstown rivals were to win, they would face off on Saturday, April 3 in Indianapolis.
UCLA Upsets Alabama To Advance To Elite 8 For First Time Since 2008
UCLA scored the first seven points in overtime as it upset Alabama, 88-78, Sunday in an NCAA men's basketball tournament East Regional semifinal to advance to the Elite 8 for the first time since 2008.
Loyola's NCAA Tournament Run Ends In Sweet 16 With 65-58 Loss To Oregon State; Beavers Second 12 Seed To Reach Elite 8
Loyola's run in the NCAA tournament is over, after the No. 8-seeded Ramblers lost to the No. 12-seeded Oregon State Beavers, 65-58
Loyola Ramblers' Youngest Honorary Member, Marcellus Pounds, Helping Team Dance Their Way Through NCAA Tournament
Make room Sister Jean, we have a new contender for the title of the Loyola Ramblers most endearing fan, Marcellus Pounds, who's also the team's youngest honorary member.
Villanova Looks To Continue NCAA Tournament Run Against Top-Seeded Baylor
Villanova is looking to capture its fourth NCAA title after winning it all in 1985, 2016 and 2018.
Villanova Basketball In Unfamiliar Underdog Territory Ahead Of Matchup With Top-Seeded Baylor
CBS3's Pat Gallen spoke with CBS Sports analyst Clark Kellogg about Villanova being back in a familiar place and how they can continue their run.
USC Men's Basketball Coach Andy Enfield: 'We Didn't Expect To Beat Kansas By As Many Points As We Did'
The USC Men's Basketball head coach talked with Jim Hill about his team advancing to the Sweet 16 and what it will take to make a deep run in the NCAA Men's Basketball Tournament.
Gonzaga's Drew Timme Has NCAA Tournament Fandom's Attention
Who would've imagined just a few years ago the same young man from Richardson Pearce High School would be closing in on one of the greatest seasons by any team in any sport?
Run Over For Northwestern Women As Louisville Claws Back From Early Deficit And Tops Them
The Northwestern women tried to follow up Wednesday night on their first NCAA Tournament win since 1993, but they ultimately didn't make it.
Loyola Ramblers Make Best Of Living Under COVID Protocols As They Practice To Take On Oregon State In Sweet 16
The Loyola Ramblers were getting ready Wednesday for their Sweet 16 matchup against Oregon State.
'They're A High-Octane Team': UCLA's Mick Cronin Says Alabama's 3-Point Shot, Rebounding Is What Concerns Him Most Ahead Of Sunday's Game
UCLA defied expectations by making it to the Sweet 16, but now they face powerhouse Alabama on Sunday, and Coach Mick Cronin minced no words about what his players are facing.
Northwestern Women Beat Central Florida For First NCAA Tournament Win Since 1993
Lindsey Pulliam scored 25 points to lead seventh-seeded Northwestern to a win over 10th-seeded Central Florida on Monday, the Wildcats' first women's NCAA Tournament victory in 28 years.
Loyola 2 Wins Away From Repeating Historic Run To NCAA Final Four
Loyola is back in the Sweet 16 again.
Crowds Spill Onto Sheridan Road In Celebration After Loyola Upsets Illinois
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.
Northwestern Women Ready To Go For First NCAA Tournament Appearance Since 2015
Northwestern opens NCAA Women's Tournament play in San Antonio on Monday afternoon.
Sister Jean Confident In Ramblers' NCAA Tournament Chances Against Illini
Sister Jean is still working on Ramblers v. Illini scouting report, but she did watch the Illini in Big Ten Championship last week and wants to be careful not to give away any of her game plan that she'll share with the players later. She's confident in Loyola.
Loyola Ramblers Beat Undermanned Georgia Tech 71-60
Loyola advanced to play top-seeded Illinois on Sunday.
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Chicago Police shoot 13-year-old boy who fled from stolen vehicle wanted in Oak Park auto theft
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New curfew for Millennium Park now in effect for kids under 18
Children under the age of 18 will need to be accompanied by an adult following last week's chaos.
Chicago Food Truck Fest returns Friday to Daley Plaza
"The Chicago Food Truck Festival showcases the city's food truck industry and the resilient entrepreneurs behind it."
City Council committee to vote on Chicago casino plan, which has some neighbors thinking of selling condos and leaving
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Fiery crash involving 2 cars and semi truck causing delays on I-80/94 on Calumet Avenue
The cause of the crash is unknown at this time.
Chicago First Alert Weather: Breezy overnight, lows in the 60s
Other than an isolated chance for a shower, we'll be just warm and breezy overnight.
Man dies after being pulled from Lake Michigan near South Side's Calumet Park
He had gone into the water with friends, police said.
2 killed, 8 injured in mass shooting downtown; suspect in custody
Police confirmed a suspect is in custody and a weapon was recovered from the scene.
Cubs lose to Diamondbacks, drop second straight
Zac Gallen pitched five effective innings, Daulton Varsho homered and the Arizona Diamondbacks beat the Cubs on Thursday night.
Northwestern Wildcats women's lacrosse team is off to Final Four after pounding Syracuse
The No. 4 Northwestern Wildcats women's lacrosse team hosted No. 5 Syracuse Thursday, with the Final Four on the line.
Eleventh contempt of court order issued against DCFS Director Marc Smith
An 11-year-old abused girl, considered a risk to herself and others, has spent two months in what's considered a shelter and has been waiting months longer for a secure residential treatment center placement.
Chef Jin Lew out of coma weeks after being carjacked, brutally beaten in Chinatown
Lew was heading home after visiting his son in the South Loop when he was attacked in Chinatown.
White Sox finish 3-game series with 7-4 victory over the Royals
Luis Robert homered and drove in four runs as the Chicago White Sox rallied past the Kansas City City Royals 7-4 Thursday to win the five-game series.
Two Chicago area college players hope to make their mark next month at the NBA draft combine
"Even though teams are interviewing me, it's almost like I'm interviewing them as well, trying to learn."
'Operation Basketball' gives kids a summertime game and the chance to get a summer job
"We've had kids be like 'I didn't even know I could sign up for these jobs so thank you!' and that makes it all worth it."
As prices rise, big box stores reveal how shoppers are navigating inflation
As inflation rises, shoppers are looking for alternative ways to make their dollar go a bit further.
'COVID didn't make it any easier': Latinos undercounted in the census with Illinois losing millions
"Latino populations are, in fact, one of several historically hard to count populations."
Missing elderly Markham woman Olga Gutierrez found safe
An elderly woman who had been missing from Markham since Sunday night has been found, and is being treated at a nearby hospital.
At least five catalytic converters found after Irving Park car crash just after reported theft, nationwide spike
Catalytic converters were left all over the ground at the scene of an awful car crash Thursday morning in the Irving Park neighborhood.
Family, friends hold balloon release for Seandell Holliday; shot, killed in Millennium Park last week
Attendees released blue and pink balloons to honor Seandell Holliday.
Boy, 17, shot and killed in vehicle in West Pullman
He was pronounced dead at Advocate Christ Medical Center.
Police activity halts Loop 'L' trains at State/Lake station
Loop 'L' trains were halted at the State/Lake station Thursday afternoon due to police activity.
Metra to pay $12M in a settlement for accident killing two teenage girls
Lawyers said the teenaged driver stopped for a red light, but because the intersection was confusing and covered in snow, he didn't know he was on tracks.
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2 killed, 8 injured in mass shooting downtown; suspect in custody
A suspect is in custody after two people were killed and eight others were injured during a mass shooting downtown Thursday night.
Chicago Police shoot 13-year-old boy who fled from stolen vehicle wanted in Oak Park auto theft
The boy is hospitalized in serious condition.
New curfew for Millennium Park now in effect for kids under 18
Children under the age of 18 will need to be accompanied by an adult following last week's chaos.
Chicago Food Truck Fest returns Friday to Daley Plaza
"The Chicago Food Truck Festival showcases the city's food truck industry and the resilient entrepreneurs behind it."
City Council committee to vote on Chicago casino plan, which has some neighbors thinking of selling condos and leaving
There is still a push from nearby residents to stop the billon-dollar Bally's project that is planned for the Chicago Tribune Freedom Center site in River West.
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Eleventh contempt of court order issued against DCFS Director Marc Smith
An 11-year-old abused girl, considered a risk to herself and others, has spent two months in what's considered a shelter and has been waiting months longer for a secure residential treatment center placement.
Park Ridge man says failures by Post Office cost him opportunity to run for state Senate as write-in
Michael Walters thought he did everything right.
CBS 2 Chicago wins four regional Edward R. Murrow Awards
CBS 2 Chicago won four regional Edward R. Murrow awards, the most of any station.
Red Cross looking for volunteers to install smoke detectors
This week alone, the Red Cross has helped 132 victims in Chicago and the suburbs after house fires.
KN95 masks that failed federal testing for health care workers were given to CPS schools in Omicron surge
A teacher brought concerns about the masks received in schools in January to the attention of CBS 2 News.
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Aldermen back more than $16M in settlements for two more lawsuits against Chicago police
One of the lawsuits involves one of four men wrongfully convicted for a 1992 double murder. That case has now cost Chicago taxpayers more than $43 million in verdicts and settlements.
Biden to invoke Defense Production Act to address baby formula shortage
Suppliers will be required to give resources to infant formula plants before sending to other customers.
Park Ridge man says failures by Post Office cost him opportunity to run for state Senate as write-in
Michael Walters thought he did everything right.
Pennsylvania, North Carolina, Kentucky, Idaho and Oregon primary results
CBS News projects Chuck Edwards will win the GOP nomination in North Carolina's 11th Congressional District, defeating incumbent Rep. Madison Cawthorn.
Madison Cawthorn, Trump-backed incumbent congressman, loses primary
CBS News projects Chuck Edwards will win the Republican primary in the 11th Congressional District.
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Demand rises for donated breast milk amid baby formula shortage
With parents struggling to navigate the baby formula shortage, breast milk donation banks are seeing a sharp increase in demand — but also a jump in donations.
Baby formula shortage still leaves families desperate, especially those restricted by federal WIC program rules
Walk into the baby formula aisle at just about any drug or grocery store around the country, and you will still see rows of empty shelves.
Abbott to resume production of baby formula at Sturgis, Michigan plant after recall
Abbott Nutrition said after its plant in Sturgis, Michigan gets back in operation, product could be back on shelves in six to eight weeks, subject to approval by the Food and Drug Administration.
Chicago gas prices hit new record, at more than $5 per gallon
According to AAA, the average price of a gallon of regular unleaded gasoline is $5.12 as of Tuesday morning.
Parents desperate, searching for options amid persistent nationwide baby formula shortage
Parents are struggling to keep up with the nationwide shortage of baby formula – with several retailers now limiting how much you can buy. So what do you do if you can't find any?
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FDA clears COVID-19 booster shot for healthy kids ages 5 to 11
There is one more hurdle: The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention must decide whether to formally recommend the booster for this age group.
Abbott baby formula plant could reopen in two weeks
Sturgis plant will reopen soon as nationwide out-of-stock levels of baby formula rise above 40%.
COVID-19 reaches 'high' community risk level in Evanston
The Evanston Department of Health and Human Service reported 397 new COVID-19 cases over the last seven days – up from 305 the prior week.
Advocate Aurora Health merging with Charlotte-based Atrium Health
Advocate Aurora Health will be merging with Atrium Health.
CPS launches 'Please Stay' campaign to promote mental health and prevent teen suicides
Chicago Public Schools has become the first school district in the nation to launch a new anti-suicide campaign created by Lady Gaga's Born This Way foundation.
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City Council committee to vote on Chicago casino plan, which has some neighbors thinking of selling condos and leaving
There is still a push from nearby residents to stop the billon-dollar Bally's project that is planned for the Chicago Tribune Freedom Center site in River West.
Crime and chaos downtown and beyond are keeping tourists away from Chicago
Such events as the chaos downtown that led to a deadly shooting right in the middle of Millennium Park have led people to cancel trips, meetings, and events in Chicago because they don't feel safe.
Carvana tower in Skokie put on hold after Illinois suspends dealer's state license
The village of Skokie is telling Carvana it cannot build a proposed 14-story car vending tower, just three months after the project won approval from village trustees.
FTX cryptocurrency exchange opens new headquarters in Chicago
Mayor Lori Lightfoot helped cut the ribbon Tuesday morning to open the official U.S. headquarters of FTX, a Bahamas-based cryptocurrency exchange.
Bally's unveils further plans for Chicago casino; some aldermen say it's being pushed through too fast
The city did not conduct a new safety study to determine how crime would be impacted by a casino - in hopes of getting the casino up and generating revenue quickly.
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Cubs lose to Diamondbacks, drop second straight
Zac Gallen pitched five effective innings, Daulton Varsho homered and the Arizona Diamondbacks beat the Cubs on Thursday night.
White Sox finish 3-game series with 7-4 victory over the Royals
Luis Robert homered and drove in four runs as the Chicago White Sox rallied past the Kansas City City Royals 7-4 Thursday to win the five-game series.
Two Chicago area college players hope to make their mark next month at the NBA draft combine
"Even though teams are interviewing me, it's almost like I'm interviewing them as well, trying to learn."
Quigley misfires on game's final shot, Sky lose to Seattle Storm
Ezi Magbegor scored 21 points, Breanna Stewart added 13 and the Seattle Storm held on to beat the Chicago Sky on Wednesday night.
Tough night for Giolito as White Sox lose to Royals
Bobby Witt Jr. and MJ Melendez homered and fellow rookie Emmanuel Rivera hit a go-ahead triple, leading the Kansas City Royals over the Chicago White Sox Wednesday night.
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CBS unveils 2022-2023 primetime lineup
CBS announced its 2022-2023 primetime programming lineup of CBS Originals, featuring four new dramas and more.
Dave Chappelle attacked by armed man while onstage in L.A.
The controversial comic laughed off the incident after being tackled, and video appeared to show the person who charged him being beaten onstage.
Naomi Judd, Grammy-winning singer, has died at 76
"We lost our beautiful mother to the disease of mental illness," the Judd sisters said on social media.
'Jersey Boys' is returning to a Chicago stage next week
The new national tour of "Jersey Boys" opens next week at the Cadillac Palace Theatre, celebrating the music of the Frankie Valli and the Four Seasons.
Lollapalooza announces daily lineup; single-day tickets now on sale
The lineup includes Thursday headliners Metallica and Lil Baby, Friday headliners Dua Lipa and Machine Gun Kelly, Saturday headliners J. Cole and Kygo, and Sunday headliners Green Day and Doja Cat.
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'A Sweet Girl' food truck Fest getting ready as fest returns to Daley Plaza
The Chicago Food Truck Festival returns Friday at Daley Plaza. The weekly festival features a rotating selection of food trucks from around the city.
Chicago First Alert Weather: Thunderstorms Friday afternoon and evening
CBS 2 meteorologist Laura Bannon has the forecast.
2 killed, 8 injured in mass shooting downtown; suspect in custody
Police said the mass shooting took place just after 10:40 p.m. outside of the McDonald's at Chicago Avenue and State Street. A McDonald's window was shattered during the shooting.
Chicago First Alert Weather: Storms coming Friday, big drop in temperatures for weekend
CBS 2 Chief Meteorologist Albert Ramon has your 10 p.m. First Alert Weather forecast for Thursday, May 19, 2022.
New curfew rule now in effect at Millennium Park
From Thursday through Sunday after 6 p.m., minors are not allowed in Millennium Park unless accompanied by an adult 21 or over. CBS 2's Marissa Perlman reports.
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