Sandusky's Wife Angry Over 'False Accusations'
Jerry Sandusky's wife, Dottie, released a public statement Thursday afternoon through attorney Joseph Amendola.
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Jerry Sandusky's wife, Dottie, released a public statement Thursday afternoon through attorney Joseph Amendola.
The Big Ten released a statement Thursday announcing it will be involved in the investigation of Penn State in light of the allegations of child sexual abuse by former assistant coach Jerry Sandusky.
According to court documents, former Penn State football coach Jerry Sandusky has been freed on bail.
Ex-Penn State coach Jerry Sandusky has been arrested on new sex abuse charges brought by two new accusers.
After a child-sex abuse scandal tore the Penn State football program apart, the university is trying to make the best out of a bad situation.
Reports indicate a now 19-year-old Pennsylvania man has come forward claiming that Jerry Sandusky gave him whiskey and then sexually abused him during an incident inside an office in the Penn State football building in 2004.
The Spartans have more to play for in this game. They haven't played in a Rose Bowl since 1988, the same year most of Michigan State's seniors were born.
Penn State University officials have vowed to increase transparency and ethical standards and plan to donate $1.5 million in bowl proceeds to a pair of sex-crime advocacy organizations in the wake of shocking sex-abuse allegations levied against the school's once-revered assistant football coach.
Wisconsin running back Montee Ball was named Big Ten Offensive Player of the Year and Penn State defensive tackle Devon Still was named Big Ten Defensive Player of the Year.
The man who filed the first sex-abuse lawsuit against ex-Penn State assistant football coach Jerry Sandusky says he feels tormented after learning others were allegedly abused after him.
The last week of bowl projections before bids come out next Sunday. See which teams moved around this week.
Montee Ball scored four more touchdowns in his pursuit of an NCAA record, powering No. 15 Wisconsin to a 45-7 rout of No. 20 Penn State and a spot in next week's Big Ten championship game.
In one division, the Big Ten is getting exactly what it wanted when it added Nebraska and split the conference in two divisions to create a conference championship game.
Coaches accused of sexually abusing children could not – as has been alleged at Penn State University – hide behind their bosses under a bill introduced in the Illinois House.
The Penn State Nittany Lions are 9-2 heading into their final contest of the season against Wisconsin, but amid a flurry of child sex abuse allegations, one college football expert thinks they should sit out any bowl game they are offered.
Gerry DiNardo of the Big Ten Network joined The Mully and Hanley Show to give his picks for this week's college football games.
I think the NCAA should minimize the chance of future abuses of power by pulling the plug on what made Joe Paterno's so absolute – his endless reign.
Former Penn State football coach Joe Paterno repeatedly fought with a Penn State official over the punishment of his players, according to a report.
The Big Ten might be out of the national title hunt, but the conference still benefitted from this weekend's BCS craziness.
Former FBI director Louis Freeh is promising a thorough, independent investigation into policies and activities at Penn State that relate to the child sex-abuse allegations against former assistant football coach Jerry Sandusky.
No. 21 Penn State won for the first time since coach Joe Paterno was fired, with Stephfon Green running for two touchdowns and the Nittany Lions' solid defense holding Ohio State scoreless in the second half of a 20-14 victory Saturday.
Nebraska and Michigan are still in the hunt for the Big Ten title, but Saturday's clash in Ann Arbor also has a BCS twist.
Former Penn State coach Joe Paterno visited a campus infirmary and a local hospital for treatment of an undisclosed issue Wednesday night.
NCAA president Mark Emmert has issued a formal letter to Penn State in regards to the child sex abuse allegations surrounding former defensive coordinator Jerry Sandusky .
In the wake of his column in the Philadelphia Enquirer calling for the death of Penn State football, The Score's legal expert Eldon Ham joined The Boers and Bernstein Show to defend his piece.
The idea came from a local band known as Hollyy that started jamming near Belmont Harbor last summer.
Peters also went deep in the sixth, extending his career-high homer streak to four games.
Arab American Action Network says the teen was placed in the hold by the officer while speaking at a police and fire commission meeting on Aug. 5.
Starter Natasha Cloud (right knee injury) played 16 minutes in the first half and DiJonai Carrington (foot) logged four minutes.
Police said there does not appear to be any indication of foul play
Mayor Brandon Johnson on Tuesday unveiled a plan to eliminate the city's $85 million budget deficit for this year.
A Wisconsin prosecutor says he will not file election bribery charges against billionaire Elon Musk even though the state's bipartisan elections commission said he likely broke state law.
A federal judge on Tuesday rejected Ghislaine Maxwell's effort to toss out her 2021 conviction on sex-trafficking charges and 20-year prison sentence.
President Trump said the U.S. is considering changing the name of Lake Ontario to "Lake America" amid an escalating trade fight with Canada.
The Supreme Court divided 6-3 in granting the Trump administration's request for emergency relief.
Cook County homeowners are again facing a sharper increase in property taxes this year than businesses, the Office of Cook County Treasurer Maria Pappas announced Monday.
Contracted linemen from out of state sat idle in a Griffith church parking lot for hours without work orders from NIPSCO, as residents in Northwest Indiana approach two weeks without power.
A law firm has filed a class action lawsuit against NIPSCO, alleging the utility's failure to manage trees and vegetation has left thousands of Northwest Indiana residents without power for up to two weeks.
Dozens of cases of E. coli and salmonella in multiple states are linked to an alfalfa grower in Minnesota, health officials say.
A new Illinois law signed by Gov. Pritzker offers up to $1,000 to eligible homeowners hit by storm damage, but the money won't be available until next year — and the program only covers certain areas of Chicago.
Possible measles exposures have been reported at a high school in Maple Park, Illinois, and a pediatric clinic in South Elgin, Kane County health officials said.
Dozens of cases of E. coli and salmonella in multiple states are linked to an alfalfa grower in Minnesota, health officials say.
Moderna and Merck announced study results that reflect a "landmark moment" in treatment for one of the deadliest forms of skin cancer.
Researchers from the University of Chicago have uncovered some information on how space travel affects — or actually doesn't affect — the heart.
As people age, it becomes crucial to do whatever possible to protect from issues like memory loss. But leading neurologist Dr. David Perlmutter said the process actually starts well before advanced age.
A Wisconsin prosecutor says he will not file election bribery charges against billionaire Elon Musk even though the state's bipartisan elections commission said he likely broke state law.
An expert blames Illinois lawmakers and "internecine political problems" for the failure to seal a deal for a new stadium within the state for the Chicago Bears.
Real estate investment and development firm Concord Capital has acquired nine apartment buildings on Elaine Place, a single-block residential street in Chicago's East Lakeview community.
The Chicago Plan Commission voted Thursday to approve a plan to redevelop Ford City Mall into an industrial complex, despite objections from some neighbors.
A new Barnes & Noble bookstore opened in the heart of downtown Chicago on Wednesday, while separately, a building that used to house an old Barnes & Noble store in the Gold Coast was being demolished.
Dolly Parton was a native and lifelong resident of Tennessee, but she made numerous visits and forged numerous ties to Chicago over the years.
Dolly Parton became an icon over her six-decade career as a Grammy-winning singer-songwriter, movie and TV star and theme park owner who donated millions to help others.
Madonna leads all artists with 11 nominations at this year's MTV VMAs, and a full sweep would tie her with Beyoncé and Taylor Swift for the most VMA wins in history.
Hayden Panettiere, who starred in "Remember the Titans" as a child actor and rose to fame in the series "Heroes," has died at the age of 36. The coroner's office says she was found in cardiac arrest.
Buddy Guy was honored with the Chicago Music Legend Award at the Obama Presidential Center's Chicago Culture Ball this weekend.
If it is already fall in your heart, the iconic autumn pumpkin spice latte is back at Starbucks nationwide.
A new survey that, in this age of cellphones and dating apps, asked 2,000 Americans “What counts as cheating in 2026?”
Indiana State Police say a man they transferred to Immigration and Customs Enforcement broke free from his restraints and jumped out of a moving vehicle.
Meteorologist David Yeomans is tracking storm chances in First Alert Weather.
The local band known as Hollyy plays indie rock mixed with old soul music and they can take their concerts anywhere with solar-powered batteries for equipment.
Arab American Action Network says the teen was placed in the hold by the officer while speaking at a police and fire commission meeting on Aug. 5.
Indiana State Police are currently searching for an escaped prisoner in Northwest Indiana.
The idea came from a local band known as Hollyy that started jamming near Belmont Harbor last summer.
Police said there does not appear to be any indication of foul play
Dolly Parton became an icon over her six-decade career as a Grammy-winning singer-songwriter, movie and TV star and theme park owner who donated millions to help others.
Police in west suburban Oak Brook used a new tool aimed at limiting high-speed chases to catch a fleeing van while responding to a burglary call overnight.
The program was launched by the utility company last year, with some saying it makes it easier to address problem poles.
She was counting down the days to the first day of 5th grade until her school district told her she didn't have a spot there. Now, a federal judge has ordered the district to put the 10-year-old girl with autism back in her neighborhood school.
Who you gonna call if someone locks you out of your own charity? That's the question members of a Ghostbusters-themed nonprofit say they're asking.
Residents of Ogleby Towers on Wednesday morning spoke out about the system that constantly changes their rent, which they say makes it hard to budget.
Peters also went deep in the sixth, extending his career-high homer streak to four games.
Starter Natasha Cloud (right knee injury) played 16 minutes in the first half and DiJonai Carrington (foot) logged four minutes.
Chicago Bears offensive lineman Braxton Jones took all of the first-team reps at left tackle during Tuesday's practice at Halas Hall, but head coach Ben Johnson didn't sound like he's close to deciding a winner in that competition.
A White Sox fan went viral after spilling her purse as celebrated picking up catcher Jake Rogers' walk-off home run ball on Friday at Rate Field.
Michael Conforto and Carson Kelly hit back-to-back homers, leading the Chicago Cubs to a 7-0 victory over the Arizona Diamondbacks on Monday night.
One person was killed and another was wounded in a shooting Sunday night at a hotel in northwest suburban Wheeling.
At least four people were killed, and 17 more were injured, in weekend shootings across Chicago as of Sunday, according to police.
Chicago police this weekend issued a warning about a string of armed robberies in the city's Bronzeville community.
Illinois State Police and the FBI announced this weekend that they may have a new lead, though not a suspect, in the 1992 murder of college student Tammy Zywicki.
Chicago police were investigating early Sunday after a man was slashed to death the night before in Washington Park.
