Highly-rated Simeon football recruit commits to play for Illini
The Illini football program has clearly put a focus on trying to keep the best Chicago and Illinois players in state.
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The Illini football program has clearly put a focus on trying to keep the best Chicago and Illinois players in state.
Jayden Epps scored seven points of his 13 points in an 13-0 game-ending run for the Fighting Illini (11-5, 2-3 Big Ten).
He cited personal reasons and said the decision has nothing to do with basketball.
Northwestern (11-3, 2-1 Big Ten) added to what has been its best start in seven seasons.
Illinois opens Big Ten Conference play Wednesday at Northwestern.
The University of Illinois is raising cancer awareness with a free movie.
Illinois (8-4) has dropped two of three contests since upsetting then-No. 2 Texas on Dec. 6 at Madison Square Garden in New York.
"I am proud of the progress we have made in two years and I could not be more excited about where our program is going," Bielema said in a statement.
Matthew Mayer led Illinois (7-3, 0-2) with 14 points, all in the first half.
Terrence Shannon Jr. scored 12 of his 16 points in overtime, including the tiebreaking 3-pointer with 3:34 remaining.
The Illini went on a 9-0 run after Maryland led 55-45, and the game was tied a couple times down the stretch.
It was also a big night for Coleman Hawkins, who had a rare triple-double.
Freshman guard Jayden Epps scored a season-high 21 points and Dain Dainja finished with 15 points on 7-for-9 shooting for the Illini (3-0).
Terrence Shannon Jr. added 14 points and five assists for the Illini (2-0).
The Illini outrebounded the Panthers 53-30 and scored 21 second-chance points on 20 offensive rebounds.
Nick Holonyak Jr. is credited with the development of the first practical visible-spectrum LED, now commonly used worldwide in light bulbs, device displays and lasers.
Their goal is to monitor COVID trends and community transmission levels.
Illinois improved to 3-1 and is off to its best start since 2015.
A dominant defense cleared the path to victory as the Illini held Virginia (1-1) to 1 of 16 on third-down conversions.
Illinois allowed only 70 yards in the second half before the final series.
Chase Brown scored three touchdowns and rushed for 151 yards and Tommy DeVito completed 27 of 37 passes for 192 yards and two scores in his debut as Illinois breezed past Wyoming in a season-opener on Saturday.
CBS 2 has tracked Monkeypox, or MPV, since the start of the outbreak in early May. Illinois now has at least 1,000 cases of MPV.
Dr. Jessica Brinkworth is an assistant professor at the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign and an evolutionary immunologist. She breaks down how the virus emerged, common misconceptions about monkeypox, and how to best protect yourself in a variety of personal and professional settings.
Cockburn said he is closing one of the most amazing chapters of his life.
Curbelo had flashes of greatness with the Illini.
Two people died, and two others were critically injured after a mass shooting near a gas station in the Auburn Gresham neighborhood overnight.
All three suspects are facing multiple charges after attacking a CBS News Chicago crew and then pointing a gun at people in Brighton Park on Monday afternoon.
Illinois State Police said there is no danger to the public.
A woman has died after six months in a coma that her family blames on a confrontation with police in Evanston, Illinois, attorneys said Wednesday.
Illinois House Speaker Emanuel "Chris" Welch is making moves to remove state Rep. Harry Benton (D-Plainfield) from office.
Illinois House Speaker Emanuel "Chris" Welch is making moves to remove state Rep. Harry Benton (D-Plainfield) from office.
Special Agent-in-Charge Douglas DePodesta, who has led FBI Chicago for the past three years, is leaving his post on July 6.
Chicago police Supt. Larry Snelling announced Wednesday that he is retiring later this month.
More than 1,000 grand jury presentations are under review after charges were dismissed in the "Broadview Six" case due to grand jury abuses and prosecutorial misconduct, Chicago's top federal prosecutor said.
Illinois Gov. JB Pritzker vowed the state will continue to protect transgender Illinoisans and athletes in the wake of the U.S. Supreme Court ruling Tuesday.
Illinois Gov. JB Pritzker on Thursday signed several new consumer protections into law, including a ban on junk fees.
CBS News Chicago has learned that Illinois home insurance premiums are not only higher than the nation's average, but going up faster too.
As an alternative to legalizing video gambling terminals citywide, Bally's offered to open slot machine lounges at O'Hare and Midway, saying the move would replace the $6.8 million the city budgeted from VGTs.
An Illinois law banning "swipe fees" on taxes and tips — already delayed twice by lawmakers — appears to be on life support after a federal judge that once permitted it issued a permanent injunction against it this week.
A new study from the Cook County Treasurer's office underlines growing concerns about the impact the Illinois megaprojects bill could have on the county's property tax base and overall fiscal health.
In a major turnaround in the opioid crisis, overdose deaths are falling across Chicago and Cook County.
The north Chicago suburb of Glenview became the latest Illinois municipality this week to confirm mosquitoes testing positive for the West Nile virus this year.
Environmental and community groups are suing the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency for failing to act on a petition challenging U.S. Steel Gary Works operating permit renewal.
In the four years since Roe v. Wade was overturned and Illinois became a destination for abortion care, Illinois providers and advocates have rebuilt the state's infrastructure to support the tens of thousands of people who travel to the state for abortion services every year.
June is National Aphasia Awareness Month, raising awareness of a disorder that affects a person's ability to speak, write, and understand both spoken and written language.
The Chicago Bears this weekend said they are assessing land at Wolf Lake Terminals in Hammond, Indiana, for a possible new stadium.
As an alternative to legalizing video gambling terminals citywide, Bally's offered to open slot machine lounges at O'Hare and Midway, saying the move would replace the $6.8 million the city budgeted from VGTs.
Daley's Restaurant, known as Chicago's oldest, has served Chicago's Woodlawn neighborhood for more than 130 years.
Walgreens is set to close in Chicago's Chatham neighborhood on Thursday, and there's growing concern about where families will get their medications.
The owners of Gene & Georgetti steakhouse are suing a concessions operator over their expansion at Midway International Airport.
Victor Willis, lead singer of the disco group Village People, whose hit "Y.M.C.A." became a fixture at rallies for President Trump, has died at the age of 74, his wife and the band said.
Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce's wedding plans include a rehearsal dinner and a late-night celebration at Madison Square Garden in New York City, according to sources familiar with the security planning.
Chicago rapper Twista has pleaded guilty to willfully failing to pay income taxes.
Lionel Richie's Chicago concert at the United Center has been postponed after the singer became sick at his tour opener in St. Paul, Minnesota.
Legendary musician Lionel Richie had to cut his performance short Wednesday night in St. Paul, Minnesota, leaving fans with many questions.
Meteorologist Laura Bannon has the extended forecast.
The only two things manufacturers can print moving forward are “use by” or “freeze by” to indicate when food is no longer safe to eat.
All three have been previously accused of using tow trucks to commit further crimes.
Recess in the West Loop hosted a World Cup watch party. The bar was packed with soccer fans, and even some who were new to the sport.
Gusty storms could pass through the area at times Thursday through the weekend. Chief Meteorologist Albert Ramon has the latest in First Alert Weather.
Four people were injured in a mass shooting near a gas station in the Auburn Gresham neighborhood overnight.
All three suspects are facing multiple charges after attacking a CBS News Chicago crew and then pointing a gun at people in Brighton Park on Monday afternoon.
Chicago police Supt. Larry Snelling announced he will retire on July 15.
Illinois State Police said there is no danger to the public.
A woman has died after six months in a coma that her family blames on a confrontation with police in Evanston, Illinois, attorneys said Wednesday.
In a major turnaround in the opioid crisis, overdose deaths are falling across Chicago and Cook County.
An Uber driver who was assaulted during a ride said he begged Chicago police officers not once but twice for help, but was left to fend for himself.
CBS News Chicago has learned that Illinois home insurance premiums are not only higher than the nation's average, but going up faster too.
The Cook County Sheriff's Office has been a part of Illinois' enhanced CTA security plan and state-led task force dedicated to making it safe since the end of March. Their officers have worked more than 4,000 hours a month.
A rideshare driver was shot in Chicago's North Lawndale neighborhood on Monday night.
The Cubs (49-38) have won five straight after sweeping the Padres (43-42), who have lost five in a row.
Dean Kremer pitched six impressive innings in his return from a quad injury, and the Baltimore Orioles avoided a sweep Wednesday with a 6-1 victory over the Chicago White Sox.
Alex Bregman, Michael Busch and Pete Crow-Armstrong added homers to help the Cubs win for the 10th time in 12 games.
Colson Montgomery and Junior Perez homered during Chicago's seven-run third inning and the White Sox pounded the Baltimore Orioles 9-3 on Tuesday night.
A 9-year-old boy from Arizona won a nice chunk of change recently, thanks in part to the signature of Chicago White Sox infielder and slugger Munetaka Murakami.
An alleged member of a criminal cyber hacking group had been extradited to Chicago face federal charges after being arrested in Finland.
More than 1,000 grand jury presentations are under review after charges were dismissed in the "Broadview Six" case due to grand jury abuses and prosecutorial misconduct, Chicago's top federal prosecutor said.
A man was arrested and charged this week with shooting and killing his estranged wife in Chicago's Woodlawn neighborhood this past January.
A man was found shot to death inside a home in Chicago's Pullman community early Wednesday morning.
A Lake County, Illinois, man was due in court Wednesday on charges of making direct threats to Latino immigrants.
