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The University of Illinois at Chicago men's soccer team is winding down a regular season that saw the Flames in the Top 25 for the first time since 2014. The team is preparing for the Missouri Valley Conference Tournament with a group led by seniors who have been giving back through the sport.
In one of the robberies, three men surrounded a woman Monday morning and hit her in the head with a gun before taking her things.
UIC joined DePaul University and Loyola University in issuing safety warnings to students in recent weeks, all related to armed robbery sprees.
According to MIT, women only make up 28% of the STEM workforce.
It brings together 60 girls for educational workshops, field trips, and networking opportunities.
The ruling means 40 million Americans who stood to have thousands of dollars in debt wiped away will now have to pay up.
A sharply divided Supreme Court ruled in a 6-3 decision that the Biden administration overstepped its authority in trying to cancel or reduce student loans. This leaves borrowers on the hook for payments that are expected to resume in October. CBS 2's Marissa Perlman reports.
Shield Illinois is the training facility on campus that ran more than 7.2 million tests during the pandemic.
The man was shot outside an apartment complex near the University of Illinois at Chicago.
Some of the discussion topics include immigration, police accountability, environmental justice, and more.
A groundbreaking study out of UIC's Institute for Research on Race and Public Policy finds that Chicagoland Arab American communities face widespread racism and a lack of support and resources from government agencies. Co-author Dr. Nadine Naber of “Beyond Erasure and Profiling: Cultivating Strong and Vibrant Arab American Communities in Chicagoland” joins the stream to talk about the findings with our Brad Edwards.
Medical students will find out where they'll have the first jobs of their careers Friday morning.
"She really looked at a way to address complex causes of what she saw as a fundamental issue for equality opportunity and a better life for all people."
Lance Jones' 19 points helped Southern Illinois defeat UIC 68-65 on Sunday.
Carter also had eight rebounds and four steals for the Flames (12-18, 4-15 Missouri Valley Conference).
One person was transported to the UIC Hospital according to the Chicago Fire Department.
A chemical spill during a class at the University of Illinois at Chicago left two students with minor injuries.
Arab Americans across Chicagoland experience discrimination and inequities in all areas of life, the report says.
The Flames (10-16, 2-13) were led in scoring by Jace Carter.
Some 1,500 union members walked out after nine months of negotiations.
Trevante Anderson finished with 29 points for the Flames (9-15, 1-12).
Jace Carter led the Flames (9-13, 1-10) in scoring.
Two previous negotiations were held but staff continued to picket after receiving a "disappointing counteroffer."
UIC staff and supporters have been on strike since Tuesday.
Toby Okani finished with 29 points and 11 rebounds for the Flames (9-11, 1-8).
A rare severe geomagnetic storm watch from space could mean that Chicagoans get a chance to see the Northern Lights this weekend.
The village says Kevin Licko has been on leave since February and will officially retire in October.
Preliminary investigation into the crash indicated that the victim was crossing the street when she was hit by a dark-colored, small to midsized Honda or Acura SUV heading westbound on Ogden.
Chicago police said the robbers targeted liquor and convenience stores and even restaurants, but in one case, a store employee fired back at one of the robbers.
She was hit in the back and taken to Advocate Christ Hospital with serious injuries.
The university has said protesters sleeping in tents were given fair warning before the encampment was removed, but protesters said there was no such warning.
Astarte Washington was 15 years old when she suffered multiple broken bones after an unattended Chicago police car rolled over her.
Irene Chavez's family said police ignored her pleas to go to the hospital, even after she repeatedly told them she was a veteran suffering from PTSD.
There were only 15 days with measurable snow this past winter in Chicago, but a total of 7,745 vehicles got hauled off the streets.
The convention is taking place from Monday, Aug. 19, to Thursday, Aug. 22.
Alderpeople are looking to try to stop rogue towers from making thousands off drivers who thought they were signing their car away to someone they could trust.
Employees at dozens of now-closed Foxtrot Market and Dom's Kitchen stores, now jobless, wonder what comes next for them as their paychecks will soon end.
The family didn't get their cut of the estate sale, not hearing back from the salesman until CBS 2 got involved.
The Better Business Bureau warns that anyone buying an event ticket should watch out for fake ticket scams.
Financial records show Paul Croft and J.D. Frost raised about $30 million for a hydrogen plant that was supposed to be, at one point, in Indiana. It never existed, an attorney says.
Researchers hope their findings will inspire action to make hearing aid devices more affordable since they can cost over $1,000 per ear.
First known HIV cases from a nonsterile injection for cosmetic reasons highlights the risk of unlicensed providers.
The city's measles dashboard said a total of 63 measles cases have been confirmed in Chicago this year, with one new case this week.
The department said anyone who visited the Sam's Club at 9400 S. Western Ave. in Evergreen Park one day last week may have been exposed to someone with measles.
Health officials are warning consumers not to consume Infinite Herbs basil sold at some Trader Joe's and Dierberg's stores after 12 people were sickened.
Biden campaigned in the spot where Trump, to much fanfare, lauded a plan by Taiwan-based electronics giant Foxconn plan to build a $10 billion manufacturing facility that was supposed to eventually employ 10,000 people. Except it was never completed.
The Illinois Worker Adjustment and Retraining Notification (WARN) Act requires employers to notify workers of mass layoffs 60 days in advance.
Mayor Brandon Johnson denied that the Bears' shiny new dome could end up costing taxpayers a pretty penny.
Employees at dozens of now-closed Foxtrot Market and Dom's Kitchen stores, now jobless, wonder what comes next for them as their paychecks will soon end.
The company announced Tuesday that it received a stalking horse bid to purchase its operating assets.
This will be the first baby for Hailey and Justin Beiber, who announced their pregnancy after more than five years of marriage.
Brian Fox, a fellow producer and engineer at Albini's Electrical Audio studio in Chicago, confirmed Albini passed away Tuesday night from a heart attack.
For the past three months, a cast of 10 Asian American/Pacific Islander comedians has been working on the new program, "Youth in Asia (Are You Proud of Me Yet?)"
The stars came out for the the 2024 Met Gala in New York City. See some of the most eye-catching outfits of the night.
'Bob Hearts Abishola', the acclaimed comedy, is signing off after its fifth season on CBS.
Ascension Healthcare has been targeted by a cyberattack, leaving several of its systems offline, and hospitals pausing some elective and non-emergency procedures.
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Its back. Season 6 of "The Chi" premieres on Friday, with the first of the final eight episodes streaming on Paramount+. The hit Showtime drama, filmed on location in Chicago, is the creation of Windy City native Lena Waithe, and chronicles the tough and sometimes tragic life on the South Side, but also the triumphs of the show's characters.
Zsofi Karetka was diagnosed with liver disease with no known cause. At 18, doctors told the family she needed a liver transplant.
Gurnee police said the level of response was necessary for what they considered at the time to be a "high-risk traffic stop."
Chicago Police have struggled to contain the annual takeover with its car caravans.
The men and women of the Chicago Police Department are putting in the work. Yet the reality is that the department is down a significant number of sworn officers.
Pulaski Road between 51st and 71st streets—in the West Elsdon and West Lawn communities—is known as a busy area. To many residents, it is also dangerous.
A rare severe geomagnetic storm watch from space could mean that Chicagoans get a chance to see the Northern Lights this weekend.
Expert panel discussion centers the focus on the disparity that 1 in 3 victims of crime in Chicago is a Black woman
Police arrived at the scene sooner than if they had waited for the first 911 call.
Anthony Robinson's attorney said his previous defense lawyer failed to present evidence that showed it was physically impossible for him to be the shooter.
The village board is working on a resolution to hire Lightfoot, a former federal prosecutor before her lone term as Chicago's mayor, to investigate claims Henyard has been misusing public funds.
DCFS Director Heidi Mueller was asked Thursday why some kids in the system are being held in psychiatric hospitals longer than medically necessary.
The Sox won their second straight and for the fourth time in six games to improve to 10-28.
The Cats will now play the waiting game to find out where they're headed for next week's NCAA Tournament on Sunday at 6 p.m. for the NCAA Selection Show.
Chris Flexen pitched six sharp innings, Paul DeJong homered again and the Chicago White Sox avoided their seventh sweep this season by beating the Tampa Bay Rays 4-1.
The team's first three games will be on the road. But the team's many new faces were on display at Media Day.
Dylan Cease struck out 12 and combined with two relievers on a one-hitter, and the San Diego Padres beat the Chicago Cubs 3-0.
Prosecutors said there was a clear history of issues between the alleged shooter and his neighbor, a white woman who had two Black sons.
Guillermo Caballero's family said he got trapped inside a chaotic circle of cars and people at the illegal meetup – and was unable to escape.
A car riddled with bullet holes was spotted at the scene.
Police said a woman caught a 13-year-old girl and a 14-year-old boy trying to steal her, when the woman shot the girl in the shoulder.
Business owners believe the same crew might be involved in several other incidents.
