Bears vs. Carolina Panthers: Three Things To Watch
The Bears aren't getting a lot of love at 4-1. Here are Three Things to Watch as the Bears look for another resume building win Sunday at the 3-2 Carolina Panthers.
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Cold From Polar Vortex Making Sound Travel Slower, Seem Louder
Since the polar vortex started spinning into town this week - you may have noticed that some things sound louder than usual.
Central Michigan Beats Northern Illinois 69-50
Chris Fowler scored 16 points and dished out eight assists, and Central Michigan snapped a 10-game losing streak with a 69-50 victory at Northern Illinois on Saturday night.
REARDON: Enhancing The U.S. Open
Course strategist Mike Davis' examination is not the true/false test that had been the personality of the U.S. Open down through the years. For the players this week at Congressional, there are multiple-choice questions with an occasional essay thrown in.
Illini Roll Past UNLV, Take On Kansas In Next Round
Mike Davis tied his season high with 22 points, Demetri McCamey added 17 points and seven assists and Illinois dominated UNLV 73-62.
Wisch: Illini Redemption, Thy Name is Kruger (And Self)
It's filled with potential potholes and a bunch of hazard cones (orange ones, of course), and the only exit ramp off it leads straight back to Champaign.
Illinois Gets Revenge, Crushes Indiana 72-48
The Fighting Illini got revenge for an earlier defeat at the hands of the Hoosiers and improved their chances for an NCAA tournament bid on Saturday by dominating Indiana 72-48 in Champaign.
Last Chance For Fighting Illini
When the Fighting Illini seniors look back on their four years of college basketball, some of their fondest memories will be of their hoarse-throated coach Bruce Weber and his temper.
Wisch: The Truth About Illinois Basketball
Frustrated Illini basketball fans don't want to hear it. Frantic Bruce Weber critics don't want to hear it. And, heck, to be honest, I don't really want to hear it, either.
Thompson: Illinois Is Missing 'It'
That 'it' is the toughness, leadership and fight that has been absent all season for the Fighting Illini. Tuesday night's 89-70 loss to Ohio State was another example of 'it' not being there.
Illini Losing Edge, Looks For Toughness
The Illinois Fighting Illini started the season strong, but has recently lost their edge. Coach Bruce Weber knows the talent is their, all that seems to be missing is some leadership and toughness in his players.
Illinois Falls Short To Indiana
Illinois had a strong push to beat Indiana Thursday night, leading the first half and holding their own during the second. The Indiana Hoosiers took the lead and held Illinois in their place during the final 40 seconds.
Illinois Earns Third Straight Win
Northwestern didn't have a chance when they took the court against Illinois. The Fighting Illini took a 23 point lead at the half. The Wildcats put up a second half fight, but were too far behind for a comeback.
Illinois Snaps Wisconsin's Win Streak
Illinois led the Wisconsin Badgers early and stayed ahead, snapping Wisconsin's seven game win streak.
Illinois Breezes By Northern Colorado
Illinois made the first half look easy against Northern Colorado, leading to their seventh straight win this season. Northern Colorado made a strong push during the second half, but Illini held on to an 86-76 victory.
Wisch: Illini's D-Mac At Least As Good As D-Will
They both played high school ball on a team with a more glamorous teammate (Bracey Wright and Evan Turner). Each entered college with a ton of talent – and probably a few too many pounds. But one worked his way into shape, led his team to the national championship game and became a first-round NBA pick.
Illini Barrages Gonzaga With Three-Pointers To Victory
Illinois out-shot the Bulldogs in both halves of the game Saturday, launching a barrage of three-pointers for the 73-61 victory.
Muller: Wildcats And Illini Are Impressive In Blowout Wins
With the Big Ten Conference winning the Big Ten/ACC Challenge for the first time in eleven tries last season, both Illinois and Northwestern looked to do their part this year in ensuring that conference bragging rights would stay in the Midwest for at least one more year.
13th Ranked Illini Will See First Test Against Texas
The Fighting Illini have started their season strong. After a 3-0 start, Illinois will face its first real test when they take on Texas at the 2K Sports Classic.
No. 13 Illinois Beats Toledo 84-45
Illinois coach Bruce Weber's seniors answered his call Wednesday night when No. 13 Illinois beat Toledo 84-45 in the second round of the 2K Sports Classic.
Illini Open Season With High Hopes, And Anteaters
Illinois is returning all five starters from last year's team. Tonight, they start their season with UC Irivine as part of the 2K Sports Classic and with high hopes for championship run.
Illini's Expectations High With 5 Starters Back
Weber Optimistic Illini Could Be 'Very, Very Good'
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Gov. Pritzker signs law banning sale, ownership of ghost guns
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Tow truck driver shot, seriously wounded while driving in West Englewood
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Chicago Park District offering incentives for open lifeguard positions
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Disney Magnet School student grazed by bullet after gun goes off in classmate's backpack; mom charged
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Michael Walters thought he did everything right.
Pennsylvania, North Carolina, Kentucky, Idaho and Oregon primary results
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UIC scientists work on better metals for light poles so they don't topple
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Police search for man who robbed passenger on CTA Blue Line Platform
Mass Transit detectives are asking the public's help in identifying a man who robbed a woman on the CTA Blue Line platform in the Loop Sunday.
New Cook County income program will provide some residents with $500 monthly
A landmark guaranteed income program was announced Wednesday for people living in Cook County.
Northwestern to begin quest for Women's College World Series after taking Big Ten softball title
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CPD Carlos Yanez Jr., wounded in shooting last year, talks about challenges and joys today
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Catholic school's First Responders Parade in Des Plaines to honor police and firefighters
"It's important that we honor those people that go above and beyond to save the rest of us," St. Zachary principal Darlene Potenza said.
Chicago First Alert Weather: Spotty showers, highs in the 50s
Light rain through the day with highs in the 50s in most places.
Burglars hit three tobacco shops overnight in West Town, Wicker Park, East Ukrainian Village
A store manager at Morgan Smoke & Vape told CBS 2 the offenders took over $2,600 in cash, 25 boxes of cigars, 20 cartons of cigarettes and four water pipes.
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.
Two friends share horrifying experience of being carjacked in Homewood gas station
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Chicago Urban League hosts job fair focusing on solar energy
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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."
Man in critical condition following shooting in Englewood neighborhood
A man is shot while outside in the Englewood neighborhood Wednesday morning.
Kane County hosting community tree planting at site of future solar panel field
The tree planting event will take place on June 3.
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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.
U.S. Soccer to pay women's and men's teams equally in milestone
The American national governing body becomes the first in the sport to promise both sexes matching money.
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Missing: 83-year-old Olga Gutierrez, last seen on Sunday in Markham, suffers from dementia
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Red Cross looking for volunteers to install smoke detectors
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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.
ACLU, aldermen have doubts about Mayor Lightfoot's curfew and Millennium Park restrictions
Leaders are scrambling to find a way to curb the downtown chaos caused by large groups of kids – which resulted in a 16-year-old boy being shot and killed in Millennium Park this past Saturday.
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Park Ridge man says failures by Post Office cost him opportunity to run for state Senate as write-in
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Pennsylvania, North Carolina, Kentucky, Idaho and Oregon primary results
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Madison Cawthorn, Trump-backed incumbent congressman, loses primary
CBS News projects Chuck Edwards will win the Republican primary in the 11th Congressional District.
Some state lawmakers renew calls for DCFS Director Marc Smith to step down
The department in charge of caring for the state's most vulnerable kids is failing them on everything from regular medical visits to home checks to the way the department is staffed, an audit said.
Aldermen to weigh more than $16 million in settlements in CPD misconduct lawsuits
The biggest payout is a proposed $14.25 million settlement in a wrongful conviction case that already has cost Chicago taxpayers more than $13 million.
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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
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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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Carvana tower in Skokie put on hold after Illinois suspends dealer's state license
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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
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Boeing to move corporate headquarters from Chicago to Arlington, Virginia
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Northwestern to begin quest for Women's College World Series after taking Big Ten softball title
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Orlando Magic win NBA Draft Lottery at McCormick Place
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Cubs shut out Pirates for second straight night
Keegan Thompson combined with three relievers on a five-hitter, and the Chicago Cubs shut out he Pittsburgh Pirates for the second straight game, a win Tuesday night that extended their winning streak to a season-best four.
White Sox and Royals split doubleheader
Brady Singer outdueled Davis Martin as the Kansas City Royals beat the Chicago White Sox in the second game of a doubleheader on Tuesday.
Former Bears running back Tarik Cohen suffers injury during training session
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Dave Chappelle attacked by armed man while onstage in L.A.
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'Jersey Boys' is returning to a Chicago stage next week
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A Park Ridge man with hopes of running for political office says he missed his chance to get his name on the ballot next month. He also says the U.S. Postal Service is to blame. CBS 2 Political Investigator Dana Kozlov reports.
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Officer Carlos Yanez Jr. talks about recovery journey; Chicago org. also honors Texas officer
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UIC scientists work on better metals for light poles so they don't topple
CBS 2 has investigated a problem that's plagued Chicago: dangerous, rusty street poles that topple over in the wind. Now, researchers at UIC said they may have a solution: stronger metals. CBS 2's Tim McNicholas reports.
New Cook County pilot program will provide some residents with guaranteed income
A landmark guaranteed income program was announced Wednesday for people living in Cook County.
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