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Members of the Northwestern Accountability Alliance shouted inside Evanston City Council Chambers after a rally outside.
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Members of the Northwestern Accountability Alliance shouted inside Evanston City Council Chambers after a rally outside.
Members of the Northwestern Accountability Alliance shouted inside Council Chambers after a rally outside.
"From a clinical perspective, this could be a game-changing approach to cancer therapy," said Dr. Jonathan Rivnay.
Scientists at Northwestern University have received $45 million in federal funding to develop a new implant that can detect and treat cancer.
Trailing by 21 through three quarters, Northwestern appeared headed toward yet another loss. The Wildcats had other ideas.
The new stadium would be 12,000 seats smaller, but the university wants to host concerts and events there in addition to sports.
Northwestern’s planned redesign of Ryan Field would be more intimate – seating 35,000 people, which is 12,000 fewer than the current capacity.
Northwestern's planned redesign of Ryan Field would be more intimate – seating 35,000 people, which is 12,000 fewer than the current capacity.
Multiple lawsuits have been filed against this summer over a growing hazing scandal involving the football program and several other sports.
The new hire comes a little more than a month after it fired Jim Foster over allegations of abusive behavior.
Two assistant baseball coaches and the director of baseball operations allege harassment, bullying and abuse within the program that led to demotions and non-renewal of contracts.
Three former staff members of Northwestern's baseball program are filing a lawsuit against the university and recently-fired head coach Jim Foster.
Three former staff members of Northwestern's baseball program are filing a lawsuit against the university and recently-fired head coach Jim Foster.
Three former staff members of Northwestern's baseball program are filing a lawsuit against the university and recently-fired head coach Jim Foster.
"The shirts are inappropriate, offensive and tone deaf," Northwestern athletic director Derrick Gragg said.
With Northwestern's football program still embroiled in a hazing scandal, some coaches and staff showed their support for fired coach Pat Fitzgerald on Wednesday at practice, a move athletics director Derrick Gragg called "offensive and tone deaf."
With Northwestern's football program still embroiled in a hazing scandal, some coaches and staff showed their support for fired coach Pat Fitzgerald on Wednesday at practice, a move athletics director Derrick Gragg called "offensive and tone deaf."
Another lawsuit has been filed on behalf of player Tom Carnifax, one of four players who recently came forward at a press conference.
"This is a clear promotion of the indisputably racist watermelon stereotype and anti-black racist trope," the lawsuits both state.
Northwestern said Lynch will make sure the culture within the athletics program "is consistent with the University's mission and values as a leading academic institution."
Northwestern University has enlisted former U.S. Attorney General Loretta Lynch to lead an independent review of the culture within the athletics department, and the school's ability to "detect, report and respond to potential misconduct," including hazing, bullying, or discrimination.
Attorneys filed complaints Monday on behalf of two former football players – Warren Miles Long, and a player identified only as "John Doe 2."
Attorneys on Monday filed complaints on behalf of two former football players – Warren Miles Long, and a second player identified only as “John Doe 2.”
Northwestern sent their interim head coach, who wasn't even with them last year, to Big Ten Media Day to face all the questions about the hazing scandal. CBS 2's Marshall Harris reports from Indianapolis.
Interim Head Coach David Braun addressed the issue at the Big Ten Media Day in Indianapolis. CBS 2's Charlie De Mar reports.
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Mertins' 61-year-old wife, whose name has not been released, was also killed in the accident, police said.
On Monday, artist William Estrada led students of all ages in making a custom-designed screen printing. It's meant to help people build their ofrenda, or altar, to their ancestors.
The temporary casino opened on Sept. 9 in the Medinah Temple in River North.
Five more buses arrived in Chicago on Monday alone.
Five more buses arrived in Chicago on Monday alone.
"We're still at the infancy stages of that. So it's very difficult for somebody to travel around the Chicagoland area and still stay connected to their car," said Gene Kent, director of the International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers trade school in Chicago.
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Mertins' 61-year-old wife, whose name has not been released, was also killed in the accident, police said.
On Monday, artist William Estrada led students of all ages in making a custom-designed screen printing. It's meant to help people build their ofrenda, or altar, to their ancestors.
Police raided Sharnia Phillips' home while searching for two gang members who had never lived there.
Despite years of city leaders and lawmakers trying to fix the problem, the thieves are almost never caught.
The American Rescue Plan funding has helped thousands of child care centers across Illinois pay their staff, upgrade their facilities and keep cots lower for parents.
A total of 39 people were killed trespassing on railroad tracks in Illinois last year alone.
Nathaniel Huey Jr.'s criminal past should have been a red flag – including a court order banning him from possessing firearms.
"Governors and mayors from border states have shipped people to our state like cargo in a dehumanizing attempt to score political points," Pritzker wrote.
Rep. Matt Gaetz introduced a motion to vacate the chair Monday, two days after Speaker Kevin McCarthy relied on Democrats to pass a short-term spending bill and avert a shutdown.
Police raided Sharnia Phillips' home while searching for two gang members who had never lived there.
Former President Donald Trump, sons Donald Trump Jr. and Eric Trump, and the Trump Organization are fighting a $250 million lawsuit alleging widespread fraud.
Hours before a midnight deadline, Congress passed a short-term funding bill to keep the government running for 45 days.
The company that owed the money also hadn't paid other entities for security and the venue for the show.
Hyundai warned drivers to park their cars outside until they can get the necessary repairs.
MV Realty is based out of Florida, but operates in Indiana and several other states – including Illinois.
They accused James Nesbitt of taking off with deposits without completing jobs and complained he didn't respond to customers.
The Chicago City Council Finance Committee held a hearing Tuesday with the heads of the Water Management and Finance departments.
The findings are just the latest to show benefits from COVID vaccination during pregnancy.
Scientists at the Field Museum showed Josh Burton ways he can still have a career without digging in the dirt.
"From a clinical perspective, this could be a game-changing approach to cancer therapy," said Dr. Jonathan Rivnay.
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The layoffs took effect Saturday, Sept. 30.
No notice was given to the 132 restaurant employees represented by UNITE HERE Local 1, the union said.
"We're not going to wait around forever for a fair contract," UAW President Shawn Fain said. "The companies know how to make this right."
Hundreds of autoworkers gathered Thursday outside the UAW Local 551 headquarters, 13550 S. Torrence Ave., to protest.
"I want to see a moratorium on these type of businesses opening up in our city," said Ald. Matt O'Shea (19th). "This happens in communities all across the city of Chicago."
There will also be a three-way competition for the starting point guard spot as Lonzo Ball continues his rehab process.
Claypool was inactive in Week 4 after criticizing the Bears' use of him.
The 2023 Bank of America Chicago Marathon is on October 8, 2023.
The Claddagh Ring Pub on Foster Avenue made good on its promise to pay everyone's tab if the Bears lost Sunday
Russell Wilson threw for three touchdowns, Wil Lutz kicked a tiebreaking field goal with just under two minutes remaining and the Denver Broncos bounced back from one of the most lopsided losses in franchise history
A Nevada grand jury indicted Duane "Keffe D" Davis in the long-unsolved killing of rapper Tupac Shakur, prosecutors announced in court Friday.
Michael Gambon, the British-Irish actor who portrayed Dumbledore in the latter 6 of the 8 "Harry Potter" movies, has died after a bout of pneumonia.
Bristol began DJing in Chicago in the 1980s, and paved the way for a generation of other women DJs.
Through longer weekly episodes, "Survivor" will take a deeper dive into the players' stories as they're stranded on the stunning islands of Fiji.
Terms of the deal must still be ratified by the WGA's approximately 11,000 members.
As October rolls on, the Chicago Park District is offering a weekly series of art workshops to help people get ready for Dia de los Muertos, or the Day of the Dead, a Mexican holiday where families welcome back the souls of their deceased relatives for a brief reunion that includes food, drink and celebration.
THe 12th annual Chicago Day of the GIrl is coming up in just over a week. Hundreds of girls are excited to celebrate this year's theme, "I am destined." Lakeisha Gray-Sewell, founder and executive director of Girls Like Me Project, Inc., talked to CBS 2 about some of the activities planned this year. Read more
Hunter Biden, President Biden's son, has pleaded not guilty to three felony gun charges. Here's what we know so far.
Dealers at Bally's temporary casino in Chicago have been taking bets and spinning the roulette wheel for nearly a month, but on Tuesday the casino celebrated its opening with a formal ribbon cutting.
As migrants continue to arrive in Chicago, the city is scrambling to find more housing options – with the latest temporary shelter opening in Pilsen.
Instead of tackles, the players dodged bullets.
The FBI says one of the suspects was shot. That person got away.
Coles was last seen at 81st Street and Vernon Avenue in the Chatham neighborhood – and she was three months pregnant at the time.
Prosecutors have said Ernest Collins, his girlfriend, and her mother plotted to rob and shoot Michael Armendariz, then dumped his body in a garbage can in a vacant home.
A Nevada grand jury indicted Duane "Keffe D" Davis in the long-unsolved killing of rapper Tupac Shakur, prosecutors announced in court Friday.