NIU Comes Up Short Against Coastal Carolina In Cure Bowl
Grayson McCall threw four touchdown passes and Coastal Carolina held off Northern Illinois in the Cure Bowl on Friday night, with the game ending with the Huskies at the Chanticleers 4.
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Ducker's 210 Yards Rushing Leads NIU Past Bowling Green
Jay Ducker carried it 33 times for 210 yards, freshman Trayvon Rudolph had a 100-yard kickoff return and a 20-yard touchdown reception and Northern Illinois beat Bowling Green on Saturday for its fourth straight victory.
Former Blue Demon Rashon Burno Set To Take Over As Basketball Coach At NIU
Former DePaul Blue Demons basketball player Rashon Burno is ready to take over as the 29th coach in Northern Illinois history.
Northern Illinois University Moves Undergraduate Classes Online, After 120 Students Test Positive For COVID
"I cannot emphasize enough that the points of origin for the spread of COVID-19 at NIU are parties and gatherings, especially ones where participants have failed to wear masks and physically distance. It is because of these activities that we now must take this two-week pause," NIU president Lisa C. Freeman wrote in a letter to students.
Chicago Mother Says Son, Henry Mayfield Jr., Was Soldier Killed In Kenya Extremist Attack
A Chicago mother says her son is one of three Americans killed in Sunday's extremist attack in Kenya.
Northern Illinois University To Hold Moment Of Silence On 11th Anniversary Of Campus Shooting
On the 11th anniversary of the campus shooting at Northern Illinois University in DeKalb, the school will observe a moment of silence to remember the lives of five students who were killed on Feb. 14, 2008.
Tornadoes On The Rise In Illinois
Dramatic tornadoes are on the rise in Illinois.
NIU Shooting Marks 10 Years
Not only did it change that campus forever, it also changed the lives of those who survived that horror.
NIU Discontinues Out-Of-State Tuition Rate
Beginning with the fall 2018 semester, both in-state and out-of-state students at Northern Illinois University will pay the same tuition rate.
New Study Shows Natural Prairie Grass To Be More Beneficial Than Green Grass
Your lawn may be green and lush but, according to a new study from Northern Illinois University, planting other kinds of grasses and plants may be more beneficial to the planet.
Outgoing NIU President To Get $600,000 Severance Deal
Northern Illinois University will pay President Doug Baker about $600,000 plus benefits when he steps down later this month.
Northern Illinois University Professor, Alum Win Grammy Awards
Chance the Rapper stole the spotlight at the Grammys on Sunday, but he wasn't the only person from Illinois to bring home the gold.
Education Week Interview: Doug Baker, President, Northern Illinois University
Doug Baker, President of Northern Illinois University talked about what Northern Illinois University looks for in prospective students.
Retired Navy Veteran Donning Cap And Gown At NIU 63 Years Later
An 85-year-old Korean War veteran is reliving his college years this week at Northern Illinois University, and will experience something very special on Saturday.
Are Texts, Email, Instant Messages Causing Too Much Stress For Students?
A new study has found some college students' health suffers by the constant pressure they feel to respond quickly to text messages, email, and instant messages.
Charred Body Found On Northern Illinois University Campus
A charred body was discovered on Northern Illinois University's campus in DeKalb.
NIU Students Getting Booster Shots Amid Mumps Outbreak
Hundreds of students at Northern Illinois University have received booster shots, as the university tries to keep a mumps outbreak under control.
NIU Student Dies In Fall From Dorm Window
The student removed the window screen and fell from the 11th floor of the Stevenson Towers residence hall on the university's campus in DeKalb, according to campus alert sent out Sunday night by Eric Weldy, vice president of Student Affairs and Enrollment Management.
NIU Offering Free Tuition As Incentive For Attending Football Games
At the end of the season, any student who has attended all six home games, and stayed to the end, will have a chance to win free tuition for the spring semester. One qualifying student will be chosen at random.
Earthquake Expert Says Midwest Risk Is Minimal
What regions of the U.S. are at risk for a major earthquake? WBBM's Lisa Fielding talked to an earthquake expert about fault lines and risks here in America.
NIU Using "Game Of Thrones" To Teach About Media And History
Some might hear about a class on "Game of Thrones" and think it's just a time to sit around talking about TV, but NIU professor Jeff Chown said students have to think.
NIU Students Working On Fuel-Efficient Car For Shell Eco-Marathon
It's all about the gas mileage as students from Northern Illinois University prepare for a competition next month.
NIU Teaming Up With Elgin Community College
Northern Illinois University has inked an agreement with Elgin Community College, allowing NIU to provide a double degree or a safety net for community college transfer students.
Parents Of NIU Student Who Died At Frat Party Continuing Court Fight
Another court date Monday in the criminal case against more than 20 young men accused in the death of a 19-year-old NIU freshman fraternity pledge, reports WBBM's Steve Miller reports.
DeKalb Mayor Opposes Idea To Allow Underage People Into Bars
The Student Association of Northern Illinois University is considering asking DeKalb officials to allow underage people to go into bars to be with some of their older friends, even if they're not allowed to drink alcohol, reports WBBM's Bernie Tafoya.
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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.
Campaign 2022: Illinois decides in midterm primary elections
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Victim stabbed during attempted kidnapping in Belmont Cragin
The offender "forcibly shoved" the victim into the back seat of a white SUV.
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Kick off July 4th week with fireworks at Navy Pier
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3 people in custody after 2 robberies at Belmont Avenue CTA stop
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Former aide on Jan. 6 warnings, pardon requests, and Trump trying to grab the wheel
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.'"
R. Kelly to be sentenced in New York sex trafficking case Wednesday
He was convicted of racketeering and sex trafficking last year in New York.
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Dixmoor Treasurer Anthony McCaskill arrested after fireworks complaint in Harvey
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Woman without one document for foreign citizenship application, broken forklift blamed
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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.
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"We've been trying to right the wrong on this corrupt red light camera/speed light camera system," said Ald. Anthony Beale (9th).
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Former aide on Jan. 6 warnings, pardon requests, and Trump trying to grab the wheel
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.'"
Illinois primary election results: Darren Bailey wins bid to face Gov. Pritzker in November
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.
Rep. Sean Casten wins 6th District Democratic primary, topping fellow incumbent Marie Newman
Casten won 63 percent of the vote compared with 33 percent for Newman, and 4 percent for Charles Hughes.
Jonathan Jackson declares victory in 1st Congressional District Democratic primary
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.
Delia Ramirez wins Democratic nomination in Illinois' newly drawn 3rd Congressional District
Ramirez will go on to face Republican Justin Burau, who was unopposed in the GOP primary.
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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.
Kroger, Walgreens recall pain medications over faulty child-proofing
There's nothing wrong with the medication, but the bottles don't meet standards for child resistance.
Woman loses $17,000 in gift card scam perpetrated by Microsoft security impostor
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.
Getting Hosed: D.C. has an app to warn customers of high water usage; could Chicago use the same?
What if there were a way to get warnings about high water usage before the bill arrived in the mail?
Getting Hosed: Chicago landlord receives water bill for $10,000, with no warning
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Planned Parenthood of Illinois prepares for huge spike in demand for abortion services
Every state that borders Illinois has or could soon have restrictions on abortion in the wake of the striking down of Roe v. Wade.
Supreme Court overturns 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 doctors halt abortions after Roe v. Wade overturned
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.
COVID-19 vaccines to be available for younger children soon, but many parents still hesitant
A Kaiser poll taken earlier this spring found fewer than one in five parents would get their children under 5 vaccinated right away.
CDC and FDA clear the way for COVID vaccines for kids under 5
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.
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Billionaire Ken Griffin moving Chicago-based hedge fund Citadel to Miami
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.
Chicago company using fungi from Yellowstone to grow vegan protein products
The edible fungi was discovered as part of a NASA-funded research mission about life in extreme environments.
Black-owned and operated craft coffee shop works to expand, and to inspire entrepreneurs
The coffee shop wants to support Black, Latinx, and women entrepreneurs get their own start.
Kellogg to split into three companies, with snack division headquarters in Chicago
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.
Chicago-based Mondelez buys Clif Bar & Co. for $3 billion
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Luis Castillo strikes out 11 as Reds beat Cubs 5-3
Luis Castillo struck out 11 over six shutout innings in his first win in a month, and the Cincinnati Reds beat Keegan Thompson and the Chicago Cubs 5-3 on Tuesday night.
White Sox lose to Angels, have now dropped five of six
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.
Luke Richardson officially named new Blackhawks coach
Richardson, 53, replaces interim head coach Derek King.
Bulls introduce draft pick Dalen Terry, focus on keeping Zach LaVine
Terry played for the University of Arizona, and is known for his energy, competitive drive, and defensive playmaking.
Up and coming sportscaster Jason Ross Jr. already making a name for himself on Chicago airwaves
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Rhapsody Theater celebrates grand opening in historic Rogers Park space
The official debut of the 200-seat space Tuesday evening featured magician Carisa Hendrix – better known by her stage name, Miss Lucy Darling.
Volunteer men's chorus The Jolly Boys celebrate 75 years performing
For the last three quarters of a century, the Jolly Boys have shared their song throughout Chicagoland.
Chicago's Jennifer Hudson is now part of exclusive EGOT club with Tony win for 'A Strange Loop'
Hudson produced the new musical "A Strange Loop" which won for Best Musical Sunday night.
Jury awards millions to Johnny Depp, less to Amber Heard in libel suits
The judge said state law caps punitive damages at $350,000, meaning Depp's award would total $10.35 million.
After successful inaugural event, organizers hope to make Sueños Music Festival into a Chicago tradition
The Sueños Music Festival transformed Grant Park into a colorful celebration of Latino culture this past Memorial Day Weekend.
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Five years after brother's murder, Chicago woman learns justice will never come
Chicago Police have low arrest rates, but higher rates for cleared or closed cases. We dug into what's behind those numbers. CBS 2 Investigator Megan Hickey reports.
She lost two sons to gun violence; five years later, still no arrests
Barely half of murder cases in the U.S. get solved. The national homicide clearance rate is at an all-time low, according to FBI data. In the mid-1960s, more than 90% of murders were solved, generally resulting in the arrests. By 1990, that percentage fell into the 60s. Then, by 2020, as homicides surged, the national clearance rate dropped to about 50% for the first time ever.
3 people in custody after 2 robberies at CTA Red Line Belmont Avenue station
Police told CBS 2 the offenders are also accused of aggravated battery to an on-duty Chicago police officer. No further details were released.
R. Kelly to be sentenced Wednesday
Kelly's lawyers have asked a federal judge to sentence him to the mandatory minimum 10-year sentence for his conviction on racketeering and other charges following his conviction last year at a sex trafficking trial in Brooklyn.
Darren Bailey wins GOP nomination for governor in Illinois primary
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