University of Chicago Maroons men's tennis team wins first ever NCAA Division III title
The men's team won it all 5-2 on an ace by Alshon over Case Western Reserve University for their first-ever national championship.
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University of Chicago's men's tennis team captures first ever NCAA Division III title
The men’s team won it all on an ace over Case Western Reserve University for their first-ever national championship.
University of Chicago teaming up with city to install more than 100 cameras near Hyde Park campus
The university is providing a $3 million grant to the city to fund installation of 110 new police surveillance cameras and license plate readers in the neighborhoods surrounding its South Side campus.
University of Chicago, city to install more than 100 security cameras near campus
The University of Chicago will be funding a project to install more than 100 new surveillance cameras and license plate readers near its Hyde Park campus, which would be monitored by the Chicago Police Department. CBS 2's Meredith Barack reports.
University of Chicago men's, women's tennis teams rank No. 1 in their region for first time
For the first time in school history, both teams are ranked number one in their region in Division III.
Historic image shows photographic evidence of black hole at center of Milky Way galaxy
The image was produced by the Event Horizon Telescope Collaboration, using a network of radio telescopes around the world – including the University of Chicago-affiliated South Pole telescope.
Historic image shows photographic evidence of black hole at center of Milky Way galaxy
CBS 2’s Jim Williams talked with the black hole discovery with University of Chicago professor John E. Carlstrom.
Former President Obama speaks at University of Chicago
In a discussion with Jeffrey Goldberg, editor-in-chief of The Atlantic magazine, Mr. Obama talked about misinformation, media partisanship, and other subjects.
Former President Obama addresses misinformation, concerns about democracy at University of Chicago
Former President Barack Obama is speaking at the University of Chicago – where he served as a lecturer at the Law School before going to Washington.
University of Chicago Maroons football players step up for special coach
Coaches help their players in so many ways, and now, players are helping a football coach at the University of Chicago in his time of need. CBS 2's Jackie Kostek reports.
University of Chicago Maroons football players step up for beloved coach after his stroke
Coaches help their players in so many ways, and now, players are helping a football coach at the University of Chicago in his time of need.
Phyllis Frye, grandmother of transgender rights, addresses the ongoing fight and need for support
Frye spoke Thursday on what she calls her "sweat equity."
Phyllis Frye, grandmother of transgender rights, addresses the ongoing fight
Frye spoke Thursday on what she calls her "sweat equity." CBS 2's Marissa Perlman reports from Ida Noyes Hall at the University of Chicago.
Eugene Parker, retired University of Chicago professor and astrophysics pioneer, dies
Retired University of Chicago professor and astrophysicist Eugene Parker died this week at the age of 94.
University of Chicago launches scholarships for undergrads affected by Ukraine War
The University of Chicago announced Tuesday that it will give full-tuition scholarships for undergraduate students affected by the war in Ukraine.
University of Chicago to offer scholarships to undergrads affected by Ukraine war
The University of Chicago announced Tuesday that it will give full-tuition scholarships for undergraduate students affected by the war in Ukraine.
Families await answers at hospital after South Chicago mass shooting
CBS 2’s Sabrina Franza was present when a family learned their loved one had passed away following a shooting in South Chicago. The cries that came outside of the U of C Medical Center were gut-wrenching, Franza reported.
On International Space Station, War In Ukraine Has Put 'Crescendo' On Already-Rising Tensions Between U.S. And Russia, University Of Chicago Expert Says
Cooperation between the U.S. and Russia in space was celebrated as the way forward following the collapse of the Soviet Union and the end of the Cold War. But tensions between astronauts and cosmonauts on the International Space Station have been growing for years now – and a University of Chicago expert said Russia's invasion of Ukraine and the response from the West has put a "crescendo" on those tensions.
University Of Chicago Holds Safety Meeting In Wake Of Violent Crimes Near Campus
The University of Chicago late Tuesday held a meeting on trying to tackle crime near the Hyde Park campus.
University Of Chicago Folk Festival Works To Adapt Again Amid COVID-19 Surge
Tradition, history, and creativity are the main ingredients in folk music. And University of Chicago college senior Eli Haber blends them all as he plans the university's 62nd Annual Folk Festival - even in an Omicron surge.
University Of Chicago Students Returning to In-Person Learning Monday
University of Chicago students return to in-person learning Monday.
University Of Chicago Police Officer Who Shot Man In Hyde Park Shootout Also Shot Student In 2018
According to the university, Officer Nicolas Twardak is the same officer who shot Charles Thomas in April 2018, after Thomas was seen smashing car windows with a pipe, and then charged at police in a nearby alley.
Body Camera Video Shows Shootout With University Of Chicago Police Officer That Left Man Critically Wounded In Hyde Park
University of Chicago Police have released video footage of a shootout between an officer and a gunman who had been running down the street in Hyde Park, holding a gun. A few seconds later, a series of gunshots can be heard, although it's unclear from the video who is firing each shot, the officer or the gunman.
University Of Chicago, Loyola, Northwestern To Require COVID-19 Booster Shots For Students, Staff; Northwestern To Hold Remote Classes For 2 Weeks In January
The University of Chicago announced Monday that it will be requiring all students and employees to receive a COVID-19 booster shot once they are eligible.
Hundreds Celebrate Life Of Chicago Icon Timuel Black
Hundreds of people attended a public memorial for Chicago icon Timuel Black Sunday at the Rockefeller Chapel on the University of Chicago Campus.
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R. Kelly sentenced to 30 years in prison in New York sex trafficking case
Federal prosecutors in New York have asked a judge to sentence Kelly to at least 25 years behind bars, while Kelly's defense team was seeking the mandatory minimum sentence of 10 years.
Five years after her brother's murder, one Chicago woman learns justice will never come
Chicago Police have low arrest rates, but higher rates for cleared or closed cases. We dig into what's behind those numbers.
Darren Bailey wins GOP nomination for governor in Illinois primary
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.
Chicago Park District announces opening of 37 of 77 pools on Tuesday
The park district blamed a shortage of lifeguards and said it could only hire about 55% of its targeted number of qualified seasonal lifeguards.
Victim stabbed during attempted kidnapping in Belmont Cragin
The offender "forcibly shoved" the victim into the back seat of a white SUV.
City of Chicago to install concrete curbs to protect all bike lanes by end of next year
The Chicago Department of Transportation is making a big step to protect those traveling the city on two wheels.
Large police presence seen for investigation in Kankakee
A large police presence was seen around a home on Merchant Street, near AMITA Health St. Mary Kankakee Hospital.
Once again, North Chicago won't have a beach celebration for the 4th of July
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Chicago law firm hired by Kansas family to sue Amtrak after deadly collision
The train crossing has no lights or other signals to warn of an approaching train. Lawyers believe negligence was involved.
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R. Kelly sentenced to 30 years in prison in New York sex trafficking case
Federal prosecutors in New York have asked a judge to sentence Kelly to at least 25 years behind bars, while Kelly's defense team was seeking the mandatory minimum sentence of 10 years.
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Darren Bailey wins GOP nomination for governor in Illinois primary
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.
Chicago Park District announces opening of 37 of 77 pools on Tuesday
The park district blamed a shortage of lifeguards and said it could only hire about 55% of its targeted number of qualified seasonal lifeguards.
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The offender "forcibly shoved" the victim into the back seat of a white SUV.
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Dixmoor Treasurer Anthony McCaskill arrested after fireworks complaint in Harvey
A fireworks show in south suburban Harvey didn't go as planned – it ended with the Dixmoor village treasurer getting thrown in jail.
Woman without one document for foreign citizenship application, broken forklift blamed
Cutting through bureaucratic red tape can be frustrating – but red tape is not the reason for one west suburban woman's frustration.
Bid to raise threshold for speed camera tickets stalls; Lightfoot allies delay final vote
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.
Aldermen defy Lightfoot, advance plan to raise threshold for speed camera tickets back to 10 mph
"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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Honoring two allies whose contributions were crucial in Chicago's LGBTQ+ rights movement
As pride month wraps up, we're giving a special tip of a hat to the allies – whether it's the mom who warmly embraces her newly-out child, or in this case, two notable Chicagoans.
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.
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After losing rental income, Chicago man gets stuck with long wait from state assistance program
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
How does a City of Chicago water bill for $70 turn into a $10,000 tab from one bill to the next?
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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
The company will get the Clif, LUNA and Clif Kids brands of bars.
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Luis Robert leads 17-hit White Sox attack in 11-4 win over Angels
Robert's majestic 448-foot shot off Oliver Ortega (1-3) highlighted Chicago's dismantling of the Halos' perpetually poor pitching staff.
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.
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Chicago July 4 Fireworks 2022: Where and when to watch shows around the area
Celebrate the Fourth of July with these fireworks shows around the Chicagoland area.
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.
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Concrete curbs coming to designated bike lanes in Chicago
The Chicago Department of Transportation is making a big step to protect those traveling the city on two wheels.
Police investigation under way at house in Kankakee
A large police presence was seen around a home on Merchant Street, across from AMITA Health St. Mary Kankakee Hospital. Kris Habermehl reports from Chopper 2.
Chicago law firm hired by Kansas family to sue Amtrak after deadly collision
A Kansas family hurt in this week's deadly Amtrak crash is hiring a Chicago law firm to sue the train company.
Chicago First Alert Weather: 90s return Thursday
Clear skies in the evening before warmer temps return Thursday.
Pritzker, Bailey discuss Chicago being refered to as "Hellhole"
The governor and nominee talk about the phrase said by Darren Bailey weeks ago.
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