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.
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Animals Left Homeless By Oklahoma Storms Brought To Chicago
Dozens of dogs and cats left homeless by recent storms in Oklahoma have been brought to Chicago.
PAWS Chicago Heading To Oklahoma After Severe Storms
PAWS medical staff and volunteers are driving to Oklahoma to rescue homeless pets after severe storms.
Police: $4.4M Worth Of Liquid Meth Found In Semi-Truck's Diesel Tank
The semi-truck driver, 36-year-old Enrique Lara of Chicago, Illinois, and its passenger, 21-year-old Jasmine Morales of McAllen, Texas, were arrested on a complaint of aggravated trafficking and booked into the Cleveland County detention center.
Young Girl Reels In Piranha Relative With Human-Like Teeth
Kennedy Smith's rare find may look like a piranha, but a closer examination of the fish's mouth found a stunning row of teeth that look like a human's.
107-Year-Old Gets Birthday Parade As Her Final Wish
A 107-year-old from Oklahoma is being remembered after having one final birthday wish fulfilled.
John Mellencamp To Receive Woody Guthrie Prize
The annual prize is given to an artist who best exemplifies the spirit and life work of Woody Guthrie.
7 Firefighters In The Same Department Welcome New Babies
Seven firefighters at the Glenpool Fire Department have become fathers in the last 15 months.
Woman Mauled To Death By Seven Small Dogs
The dogs' exact breeds are unknown, but a shelter euthanasia technician said six of the dogs appeared to be a dachshund and terrier mix.
Oklahoma Woman Mauled To Death By Pack Of Wiener Dogs
An Oklahoma sheriff says a 52-year-old woman was attacked and killed by a group of small dogs on May 10.
Four Troopers Hurt, Suspect Dead In Oklahoma Shootout
Local authorities had requested help from state troopers to execute a drug-related warrant because the man had a "violent criminal history."
5 Things: Final Four Margin Of Victory Record Obliterated
Villanova blasted Oklahoma 95-51, a semifinal record for margin, and North Carolina topped Syracuse 83-66. It sets up what should be—what we hope will be—a competitive final tonight.
Rising Star: Oklahoma Forward Khadeem Lattin
The Oklahoma Sooners' strength is their perimeter shooting, but their secret weapon is 6'9" forward Khadeem Lattin
Must-See Sites Along Route 66
A look at five must-see sites along one of America's most famous highways -- Route 66
Evanston-Based Fraternity Condemns Video Of Racist Chant
The president of the University of Oklahoma severed the school's ties with a national fraternity on Monday and ordered that its on-campus house be shuttered after several members took part in a racist chant caught on video.
CFB Spotlight: Big Games In November Separate Contenders From Pretenders
Our expectations before the start of the season can quickly be tarnished in a flash.
College Football Spotlight: You Can't Script Drama As Good As This
Each week of college football should be seen as a chapter, and the season the full novel.
Supreme Court Denies Gay Marriage Appeals In Indiana, Wisconsin, 3 Other States
On the first day of its new term, the U.S. Supreme Court has rejected appeals from Indiana, Wisconsin, and three other states that sought to prohibit same-sex marriage.
CFB Spotlight: October Will Get Started With A Bang
October is the best month for college football.
College Football Spotlight: Conference Perception Key As Big 12 Makes Statement
Conference play will begin picking up this week, but there will also be some key non-conference match-ups as well. Defending SEC champion Auburn heads to Kansas State for a Thursday night match-up. This could be the Big 12's last chance to leave a huge impression on the selection committee.
Florida State, Alabama Are 1-2 Atop Preseason AP Poll
Notre Dame checks in at No. 17.
Company Develops Bulletproof 'Blankets' To Protect Students
An Oklahoma company has developed a bullet-proof shield designed to protect students from flying debris during a disaster or from a gunman's bullet.
Reports: Kelvin Sampson Back In College Ranks As He's Hired By Houston
Sampson was last seen in college leaving Indiana amid a cloud of controversy.
Baffoe: My Terrible Bracket Will Help You Win Your Office Pool
Let these picks "un-guide" you in your quest to win your NCAA Tournament.
Gary Cop Rejects Plea Deal In Drug Trafficking Case
Guye and her boyfriend, Terrance Gee, 26, of Michigan City, were arrested for drug trafficking in Oklahoma, after police there found 48 pounds of marijuana in a suitcase in their rental car.
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A state trooper was left disabled in a crash, and now the driver is catching a break
Scott's Law requires drivers to slow down and move over when you approach emergency vehicles with their hazard lights flashing – but is it just tough talk?
Vehicle blasts right through house in Downers Grove
The vehicle slammed right through the house at 66th Street and Briargate Drive in the western suburb and went on to hit a tree.
Chicagoans kick off Memorial Day weekend with music, mole, and mirth
This is all proof that despite some concerns about crime and safety in Chicago lately, Chicagoans are not about to stop coming out and having fun.
Thanks to youth advocacy programs, two girls at Julian High School are now thriving at water polo
Many have pointed to the need for more programming that would engage Chicago teenagers.
Chicago First Alert Weather: Clear nighttime skies, lows in the 50s
Skies cleared Friday evening, with temperatures in the 50s for much of the night.
Wolves beat Milwaukee Admirals, advance to AHL Western Conference Finals
The Wolves had a second chance for to close out the Milwaukee Admirals in Game 4 of their AHL Calder Cup playoff series – and this time, they did it.
Delay in breaching classroom during school shooting was "wrong decision," official says
Nearly 20 officers were in a hallway for more than 45 minutes before agents used a master key to open a door and confront the gunman, authorities said.
Garage severely damaged in explosion in Wicker Park
The alley side of the garage was heavily damaged. Part of an adjacent garage also sustained damage.
Northwestern women's lacrosse trip to Final Four ends with heartbreaking loss to North Carolina
The Northwestern Wildcats have established themselves as one of the premiere women's lacrosse programs in the country – and this was their third straight appearance in the Final Four.
Chicago Police Department is budgeted for 1,300 more officers than are on the force now
CBS 2's Tara Molina got her hands on the numbers involved with the CPD staffing shortage and brought them to a security expert.
8-year-old girl pleaded "momma, stop!" as mother smothered her with plastic bag, prosecutors say
Why did Andreal Hagler allegedly kill her daughter on her 8th birthday? "She felt it was their time to go, because they were both born on the 24th," prosecutors said.
Shooting that killed 9-year-old boy was act of "revenge" against his grandparents, prosecutors say
A third suspect has been charged in a shooting that left a 9-year-old boy dead and his little brother wounded in what prosecutors called "a hailstorm of bullets" in Skokie.
Some Chicago public schools do not have classroom doors that lock from inside
We have uncovered a potentially dangerous concern inside two CPS school buildings. Teachers are unable to lock their classrooms from the inside.
Little Village residents, elected officials rally for local CVS to remain open
Neighbors in Little Village say the closing of a CVS pharmacy will leave many struggling to find health care, though CVS takes issue with that claim.
Doctors recommend people follow CDC guidelines over Memorial Day weekend amid COVID spike
Doctors suggest ideas including hosting events outside and wearing well-fitting masks over the holiday weekend.
Nationwide substitute shortage leads to overcrowded classrooms in Chicago Public Schools
Some Chicago Public School teachers say it's such a problem that classes have to be doubled and staff is being pulled off other duties to fill the gap.
City to send out police saturation patrols, provide recreation for teens this Memorial Day weekend
For the weekend, the city plans to saturate big gathering spots with officers — with a focus in particular on younger groups of people.
Northbrook's Nick Hardy golfs in NV5 Invitational in Glen Elyn as he prepares for return to PGA Tour
"I played a lot of golf at this course; literally a couple miles from my high school, and where I grew up. So it's really special," he said.
Annual number of adult suicide is increasing due to pandemic, other environmental factors, psychologists say
Beyond the tragedy in Texas, the pandemic and other factors have strained adults.
Man injured after scooter hit "baseball-sized" pothole in Chicago agrees to $600,000 settlement with city
Eloy Scheunemann's attorneys said the city was notified of the pothole about a week before the accident, and failed to fix it.
Coffee Lab in Evanston connecting coffee and culture
The owners offer international coffee blends found all around the world, from Indonesia to Evanston and incorporate special drinks inspired by favors from their childhood.
Illinois Senator Dick Durbin calls for gun reform ahead of anticipated summer violence
Ahead of the expected spike in summer violence - and the tragedy in Texas, Sen. Dick Durbin (D-IL) is calling for sensible gun reform.
15-year-old Glenbard North student accused of drawing threats against school on test
Carol Stream police said the DuPage County State's Attorney's office said the boy was charged with one count of felony disorderly conduct.
Chicago First Alert Weather: Rain moves out, heat coming in time for Memorial Day
Some patchy fog is possible in the morning on Saturday.
Chicago has had most mass shootings in U.S. since 2018 -- what's the solution?
The mass shooting that killed 19 children and two adults at an elementary school in Uvalde, Texas is putting the spotlight on gun violence in Chicago.
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A state trooper was left disabled in a crash, and now the driver is catching a break
Scott's Law requires drivers to slow down and move over when you approach emergency vehicles with their hazard lights flashing – but is it just tough talk?
Vehicle blasts right through house in Downers Grove
The vehicle slammed right through the house at 66th Street and Briargate Drive in the western suburb and went on to hit a tree.
Chicagoans kick off Memorial Day weekend with music, mole, and mirth
This is all proof that despite some concerns about crime and safety in Chicago lately, Chicagoans are not about to stop coming out and having fun.
Thanks to youth advocacy programs, two girls at Julian High School are now thriving at water polo
Many have pointed to the need for more programming that would engage Chicago teenagers.
Chicago First Alert Weather: Clear nighttime skies, lows in the 50s
Skies cleared Friday evening, with temperatures in the 50s for much of the night.
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City to send out police saturation patrols, provide recreation for teens this Memorial Day weekend
For the weekend, the city plans to saturate big gathering spots with officers — with a focus in particular on younger groups of people.
Complaints mount against Chicago's last Black bank: 'It's like the Flintstones'
Complaints against Chicago's last Black bank and federal concerns over its management and record-keeping
Lawsuit claims 13-year-old boy had his hands up when a CPD officer shot him in the back
The lawsuit said the shooting is proof that there is still a "widespread pattern and practice of using excessive force, including deadly force, against African Americans" within the Chicago Police Department.
Getting Hosed: A woman fights the city over a water bill she never should have received and wins
Getting Hosed, our exposé on Chicago's bad water billing, has saved consumers hundreds of thousands of dollars. So we wanted to know - what happens if you take on the City yourself?
Getting Hosed: East Garfield Park resident $64,000 for water bill; 'There must be a mistake'
"They told me to hire a good lawyer, that this is probably a billing issue with the city."
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Women are taking the lead in Broadview, where mom is fire chief and daughter just became a police officer
Women are taking the lead in a family of first responders in Broadview.
Former state Rep. Luis Arroyo gets 4 years, 9 months in prison for bribery scheme
Arroyo, 67, entered a blind guilty plea in November to accepting thousands of dollars in bribes to promote a gambling bill legalizing sweepstakes machines.
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.
Texas Gov. Greg Abbott invokes Chicago violence, dismisses 'quote-"real"' gun laws
"There are, quote, 'real' gun laws in Chicago," Abbott said at a news conference. "There are more people who are shot every weekend in Chicago than there are in schools in Texas."
Early voting for Chicago primary election moved back to Tuesday, May 31
The start date for early voting had been Thursday, May 26, but had to be changed after the Cook County Circuit Court made three rulings.
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Getting Hosed: A woman fights the city over a water bill she never should have received and wins
Getting Hosed, our exposé on Chicago's bad water billing, has saved consumers hundreds of thousands of dollars. So we wanted to know - what happens if you take on the City yourself?
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.
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Chicago, suburbs, collar counties now at high community risk level for COVID-19, CDC says
Chicago Department of Public Health Commissioner Dr. Allison Arwady warned the advance to the high risk level was coming.
Chicago expected to move to "high risk" for COVID-19 on Friday, but no return to mask or vaccine mandates
"We are not reinstating the mask or vaccine requirement mandates, because the health system in Chicago remains stable."
Pfizer says 3 of its COVID shots give kids under 5 strong protection
The company says it'll give U.S. regulators the data soon. Moderna is already seeking U.S. clearance to vaccinate kids 5 and under.
Expert: Risk for monkeypox is low for overall population
It has been almost three months since city leaders dropped COVID-19 restrictions – but as we head toward summer, experts warn we could see more COVID cases.
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.
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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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Wolves beat Milwaukee Admirals, advance to AHL Western Conference Finals
The Wolves had a second chance for to close out the Milwaukee Admirals in Game 4 of their AHL Calder Cup playoff series – and this time, they did it.
Northwestern women's lacrosse trip to Final Four ends with heartbreaking loss to North Carolina
The Northwestern Wildcats have established themselves as one of the premiere women's lacrosse programs in the country – and this was their third straight appearance in the Final Four.
Northbrook's Nick Hardy golfs in NV5 Invitational in Glen Elyn as he prepares for return to PGA Tour
"I played a lot of golf at this course; literally a couple miles from my high school, and where I grew up. So it's really special," he said.
White Sox lose to Red Sox by more than double the score
The Boston Red Sox beat the White Sox 16-7 Thursday night to take two of three from Chicago.
Cubs lead 3-0 in second, but end up losing to Reds by factor of four
Cincinnati trailed 3-0 before scoring twice in the second and bursting ahead with eight runs in the third.
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Legendary 'Goodfellas' actor Ray Liotta dead at 67
Liotta reportedly died in his sleep while filming a new movie in the Dominican Republic.
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.
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Chicago First Alert Weather: The big weekend warmup
CBS 2 Chief Meteorologist Albert Ramon has your 10 p.m. First Alert Weather forecast for Friday, May 27, 2022.
Thanks to youth advocacy programs, two girls at Julian High School are now thriving at water polo
Many have pointed to the need for more programming that would engage Chicago teenagers. CBS 2's Jackie Kostek reports.
Cincinnati doctor keeps returning to Robbins middle school to pay success forward
A doctor from Cincinnati returns to south suburban Robbins year after year to visit his middle school and encourage kids who want to follow in his footsteps. CBS 2’s Ryan Baker caught up with Dr. Michael Thomas – a man on a mission.
Memorial Day weekend is already bringing joyous Chicagoans to festivals, concerts
This is all proof that despite some concerns about crime and safety in Chicago lately, Chicagoans are not about to stop coming out and having fun. CBS 2's Jermont Terry reports, and tries some mole at Pilsen's Mole de Mayo Festival.
Wife furious after crash leaves state trooper disabled, driver ends up catching break
Scott's Law requires drivers to slow down and move over when you approach emergency vehicles with their hazard lights flashing – but is it just tough talk? CBS 2's Charlie De Mar reports.
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