NCAA Tournament schedule: dates, times, and channels for Sweet 16 and Elite 8
Here's the complete schedule, game times, livestream links and TV info for the Sweet 16 and Elite 8 this weekend.
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NCAA Tournament schedule: dates, times, and channels for Round of 32
Here's the complete schedule, game times, livestream links and TV info for the Round of 32 this weekend.
NCAA Tournament schedule: dates, times, and channels for Round of 64
The NCAA Tournament Round of 64 continues on Friday.
Illini women's basketball team heads to first NCAA Tournament since 2003
Illinois (22-9), an 11-seed, will take on Mississippi State (20-10) on Wednesday.
No. 5 Purdue defends Illinois' 2nd-half rally for 76-71 win
Brandon Newman scored 19 points and Zach Edey added 17 as No. 5 Purdue held on to beat Illinois 76-71 on Sunday.
Edwards' 25 lead Loyola Chicago past La Salle 76-73
Sheldon Edwards had 25 points in Loyola Chicago's 76-73 win against La Salle on Saturday.
Hood-Schifino helps No. 17 Hoosiers sweep No. 5 Purdue
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Fast start helps No. 10 Marquette defeat DePaul 90-84
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Jimerson scores 21, Saint Louis beats Loyola Chicago 81-62
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Former Simeon star Aneesah Morrow has become an unstoppable force at DePaul
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Chicago's Division 1 basketball teams look forward to season ahead
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Northwestern to begin quest for Women's College World Series after taking Big Ten softball title
What a season it's been for Northwestern softball. They swept the Big Ten postseason awards as they won their first regular season conference title since 2008.
Guard Skyy Clark signs letter of intent to play for Illini
Illini basketball Head Coach Brad Underwood is getting a big-time recruit to help the team next season.
Illini guard Andre Curbelo going to transfer portal
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Kevin Harlan visits United Center for NCAA Tournament, looks back on calling preseason Bears games
One of the biggest names in sports broadcasting was in town Friday for NCAA Tournament games at the United Center.
United Center Host NCAA Sweet 16 creating opportunities for businesses
The United Center is hosting the NCAA tournament for the first time in years.
Four teams vie for Final Four spot in Midwest Regional at United Center
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Dara Mabrey's 29 points help Notre Dame roll past Oklahoma
Notre Dame stormed into Oklahoma's building, played the Sooners' up-tempo style and dominated.
Illini out of NCAA Tourney after losing to Houston
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Notre Dame loses to Texas Tech, who are off to Sweet 16
Texas Tech, which advanced to the Sweet 16 with a victory over Notre Dame in the second round of the NCAA Tournament on Sunday.
Illini beat Chattanooga by one point in first round of NCAA Tournament
The Illini won their first-round game in the NCAA Tournament Friday evening, beating Chattanooga by a single point.
Illini and Loyola prepare for first round in NCAA tournament
The Illini and Loyola both got in their day before practices on the court in Pittsburgh. 7th seeded Loyola is getting set to face Ohio State, while the Illini have a 4th seed and begin their tourney journey against Chattanooga.
DePaul women to take on Dayton in NCAA play-in game Wednesday
The DePaul women got a sendoff Monday as they headed to the big dance.
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.
Tourneys give AP Top 25 teams last shot to impact NCAA seeds
With Selection Sunday just days away, AP Top 25 teams in major conferences are down to their final days to impact their landing spots in the NCAA Tournament.
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Chicago Pizza Tournament: Vito & Nick's named top pizza
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Chicago Double Dutch group heads to national competition
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NCAA Tournament schedule: dates, times, and channels for Sweet 16 and Elite 8
Here's the complete schedule, game times, livestream links and TV info for the Sweet 16 and Elite 8 this weekend.
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Illinois foster children are being moved repeatedly from one place to another
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Illinois legislation to ban declawing of cats is now before state Senate
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Kane County officials warn of scammer targeting people in Zoom court hearings
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Raoul, 21 other attorneys general urge Kia and Hyundai to do more to stop car thefts
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NCAA Tournament schedule: dates, times, and channels for Sweet 16 and Elite 8
Here's the complete schedule, game times, livestream links and TV info for the Sweet 16 and Elite 8 this weekend.
Third straight loss for Blackhawks as they fall to Washington Capitals
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Michigan State falls short to Kansas State in overtime in Sweet 16 thriller
Keyontae Johnson scored 22 points for the Wildcats. A.J. Hoggard led Michigan State (21-13) with 25 points.
Chicago area duo Blake Peters and Caden Pierce help take Princeton Tigers to Sweet 16
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Popular downtown Chicago restaurant mostly staffed by women
We're highlighting two sisters going back to their Irish roots. They're running a popular downtown restaurant staffed mostly by women.
Chicago Pizza Tournament: Vito & Nick's named top pizza
And the winner is... Vito & Nick's! Amid March Madness, CBS 2 viewers voted on some of Chicago's beloved pizza places with polls on the CBS Chicago Twitter .
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Chicago Weather Alert: Snow returns Saturday
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