Judge allows price-fixing lawsuit to proceed against Northwestern, UChicago, other prominent colleges
The lawsuit, filed in February, accuses the schools of taking part in a price-fixing formula that reduced or eliminated financial aid.
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University of Chicago scientists' new method for quantum simulations could lead to breakthroughs
The U of C says quantum phase transitions can "make a physicist's jaw drop." They can involve a material becoming magnetic when it wasn't before.
Dr. Abdullah Pratt teaches teens life-saving skills through emergency training program
A physician on the city's South Side is sharing his talents and knowledge well beyond his hospital.
University of Chicago Police issue warning after robbers target seven people in Hyde Park within an hour and a half
Chicago and University of Chicago Police have warned students to be on guard after a string of armed robberies not far from campus in Hyde Park.
University of Chicago Chancellor Robert Zimmer steps down due to health concerns
Zimmer has been suffering from glioblastoma, an aggressive type of tumor that affects the brain.
Chicago author, professor Jacqueline Stewart named President of the Academy Museum of Motion Pictures
"Our ambition in opening the Academy Museum was to give Los Angeles and the world an unprecedented institution for understanding and appreciating the history and culture of cinema, in all its artistic glory and all its power to influence and reflect society."
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.
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.
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Family wants answers after 3 men killed in South Shore hit and run
"Donald was very responsible, respectful, reliable. He would give you the shirt off his back."
"Batman was going to get the bad guys": Son comforts mom as they hide during Six Flags shooting
"I just wanted to keep my boys safe, but I didn't know what was going to happen," Ashley Blanck said.
17-year-old to appear in court for attempted murder of retired Chicago police officer in Lawndale
Investigators said on August 14, the teen came up to the 59-year-old victim, tried to take the car by force before both fired shots.
'I thought I was going to die' - Woman recalls boat accident in Lake Michigan's 'Playpen'
The incident happened when a boat reversed and collided with a raft that was caught underneath.
Jury selection begins in R. Kelly's federal trial; some potential jurors say they can't be impartial
The singer is charged with child pornography and obstruction of justice.
Chicago First Alert Weather: Sunny skies and breezy Tuesday
Highs will be in the low 80s in Chicago, but mid to upper 70s along the lakeshore.
Highland Park City Council passes resolution calling for state and federal bans on assault weapons
The proposal also calls for bans on body armor and high-capacity ammunition cartridges and magazines.
Judge allows price-fixing lawsuit to proceed against Northwestern, UChicago, other prominent colleges
The lawsuit, filed in February, accuses the schools of taking part in a price-fixing formula that reduced or eliminated financial aid.
Moncada, Cueto lead White Sox past Astros 4-2
Johnny Cueto pitched eight masterful innings, and Yoán Moncada hit a tiebreaking two-run single in Chicago's four-run eight inning to win the opening game of a 3-game set against the AL-best Astros.
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Family wants answers after 3 men killed in South Shore hit and run
"Donald was very responsible, respectful, reliable. He would give you the shirt off his back."
"Batman was going to get the bad guys": Son comforts mom as they hide during Six Flags shooting
"I just wanted to keep my boys safe, but I didn't know what was going to happen," Ashley Blanck said.
17-year-old to appear in court for attempted murder of retired Chicago police officer in Lawndale
Investigators said on August 14, the teen came up to the 59-year-old victim, tried to take the car by force before both fired shots.
'I thought I was going to die' - Woman recalls boat accident in Lake Michigan's 'Playpen'
The incident happened when a boat reversed and collided with a raft that was caught underneath.
Jury selection begins in R. Kelly's federal trial; some potential jurors say they can't be impartial
The singer is charged with child pornography and obstruction of justice.
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Offer to buy timeshare for over $1 million turns out to be elaborate scam
The timeshare owner says the business sent him elaborate emails and documentation, but the requests for money went on and on – until he was out more than $300,000.
$33.5 million verdict ordered against Village of Dolton in deadly 2016 crash involving police
Attorneys say it all started with a driver rolling through a stop sign.
New motion in R. Kelly case claims deceptive practices by former lead prosecutor
With the Chicago federal trial for R. Kelly and two of his associates set to begin in less than two weeks, attorneys for one of the defendants – Derrell McDavid – filed a bizarre motion in court Wednesday.
Englewood building residents go for 12 days without water service
That length of time made for a rough situation for people living in the building, and raised questions about why it took so long.
How did a driver end up going the wrong way on I-90, causing crash that killed six?
The Illinois Secretary of State's office said the women, Jennifer Fernandez of Carpentersville, had a valid driver's license and no offenses on her record.
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Highland Park City Council passes resolution calling for state and federal bans on assault weapons
The proposal also calls for bans on body armor and high-capacity ammunition cartridges and magazines.
CBS 2 Legal Analyst Irv Miller on Mar-a-Lago search: an arrest warrant doesn't necessarily follow a search warrant
"Getting a search warrant is the first step toward gathering evidence," Miller said. "There might not be any crime committed and the document just sits in a file and that's the end of the story."
Mar-a-Lago search warrant released, reveals FBI seized top-secret classified documents
The Justice Department is investigating the former president for potential Espionage Act violations.
Trump lawyers agree to public release of Mar-a-Lago search warrant
The Justice Department asked a federal court to unseal the warrant, citing public interest in the case, and Trump said he encouraged its release.
DOJ moves to unseal search warrant used to seize docs from Trump's home
Attorney General Merrick Garland revealed he "personally approved" the extraordinary decision to seek the warrant.
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Thefts of Kias and Hyundais are skyrocketing, up 767% this summer in Cook County
In light of the crime trend, law enforcement wants everyone to know what's going on and how best to protect themselves and their cars.
Judge finds Walgreens contributed to San Francisco's opioid crisis
U.S. District Judge Charles Breyer said, for more than a decade, Walgreens pharmacies in San Francisco dispensed hundreds of thousands of opioid prescriptions without performing enough due diligence.
Illinois AG warns of scam using phony websites to target banking customers
The scammers make the websites look real as they trick customers to enter their information to create a bank account.
Are we in a recession? An expert says yes, but there's a sliver of good news about falling prices
The GDP a measure of total spending on goods and services across the economy, fell at an annual rate of 0.9 percent, the Commerce Department said Thursday.
Inflation is at 40-year high, and one expert says cost of living is even worse than numbers say
The Consumer Price Index reports the price of gas skyrocketed nearly 60 percent over the last year – and it's of course far from the only commodity affected.
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Capri Sun juice pouches recalled over possible cleaning solution contamination
"Diluted cleaning solution, which is used on food processing equipment, was inadvertently introduced into a production line at one of our factories," Kraft Heinz said.
2 million infant swings, rockers recalled after 10-month-old dies
Some of Thorley Industries' 4moms products pose asphyxiation risk to babies big enough to crawl under their seats.
After he and his partner had monkeypox, fitness trainer warns 'how much of a joke this isn't'
The pain was so excruciating that a prescribed opioid didn't even help – that was Carson Twitchell's experience after he contracted monkeypox last month.
Chicago expecting 20,000 more monkeypox doses in coming weeks.
Chicago's top health official says the rush is on to get more monkeypox vaccine doses to those who need them, as infections continue to rise.
Chicago launches public health plan for monkeypox
The United States now counts more infections from the virus than any other country in the world. Since May, cases have grown from zero to 6,617.
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Hyde Park native to open Illinois' first Black-owned cannabis company
The artist is launching "93 Boyz" this weekend.
Neighbors push back against proposal for gun shop, shooting range in Long Grove
The Long Grove village manager said he has received hundreds of emails about the proposal for a Range USA shop
Groupon lays off 500 employees
The departments affected include technology and sales.
Camp Aramoni brings boutique camping experience to site less than two hours away from Chicago
In the town of Tonica – less than two hours away from Chicago and right next to Starved Rock State Park – a hidden treasure sits on 96 acres of preserved land.
New 'first class' theatre at Wheeling Town Center hopes to draw back in-person crowds
Operators of the new theatre hope enhancing the experience will draw back crowds not since since before the pandemic.
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Moncada, Cueto lead White Sox past Astros 4-2
Johnny Cueto pitched eight masterful innings, and Yoán Moncada hit a tiebreaking two-run single in Chicago's four-run eight inning to win the opening game of a 3-game set against the AL-best Astros.
Nelson Cruz's eighth-inning homer lifts Nationals over Cubs 5-4
Ian Happ hit two solo homers for the Cubs, giving him three in his past three games.
No driver's license? No problem for Naperville teen making a name for himself as a race car driver
"You go into a corner you go a little bit faster or you risk going into the wall. Adrenaline goes right up and it's awesome. That's why I love it."
Bears rookie Kyler Gordon to make preseason debut against Seahawks, in homecoming of sorts
Gordon, a star for the Washington Huskies in college, expects to make his NFL debut in his home state.
Pollock, Vaughn homer, White Sox beat Tigers 5-3
AJ Pollock and Andrew Vaughn homered, Lance Lynn threw six solid innings and the Chicago White Sox beat the Detroit Tigers 5-3 on Sunday to complete a three-game sweep.
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Actor Anne Heche 'not expected to survive' after crashing into Mar Vista home, rep says
Actor Anne Heche was placed in a medically induced coma a few days after crashing her car into a Mar Vista home last Friday.
Olivia Newton-John, beloved singer and actress, dies at 73
Her husband John Easterling announced her passing on her Facebook page.
Elton John stops to see preview of Broadway In Chicago's 'The Devil Wears Prada'
A preview performance of Broadway in Chicago's new show "The Devil Wears Prada" had a very special guest in attendance this week.
Ambulance transports, arrests at Lollapalooza down this year compared with last
The Office of Emergency Management and Communications said 68 people were transported by ambulance from Lollapalooza this year, compared with 102 last year.
Lightfoot announces 10-year deal extension to host Lollapalooza in Chicago
Lightfoot's office said the deal comes with an "estimated future financial impact of nearly $4 billion for the Chicago economy."
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Family wants answers after 3 men killed in South Shore hit and run
A family is devastated after three men were killed in a deadly hit and run crash this weekend.
17-year-old to appear in court for attempted murder of retired Chicago police officer in Lawndale
Investigators said on August 14, the teen came up to the 59-year-old victim, tried to take the car by force before both fired shots.
Chicago First Alert Weather: More sunshine ahead
CBS 2 meteorologist Laura Bannon has the forecast.
Chicago First Alert Weather: Sunny and tranquil stretch ahead
CBS 2 Chief Meteorologist Albert Ramon has the latest 7-day forecast.
Highland Park City Council calling for state and federal bans on assault weapons
City leaders in Highland Park are calling on Congress and the Illinois General Assembly to ban semi-automatic assault weapons.
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