Wisch: It Should Be 'Bowl Or Bust' For Beckman In 2014
No Illini coach has started with three straight losing seasons since 1977-'79.
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No Illini coach has started with three straight losing seasons since 1977-'79.
It's time to honor the past and further connect Chicago to Champaign.
Illinois' Big Ten slate starts tough, but there's opportunity for a strong finish.
Wes Lunt will emerge as Illinois' starting quarterback, but Tim Beckman is being patient.
The University of Illinois has been ranked as one of the biggest party schools in the nation.
Shawn Afryl, 22, suffered cardiac arrest while practicing.
Illinois has to play five home games outside Champaign next season, but that's not such a bad thing.
The U of I project will bring health care into neighborhoods, using nurses with advanced training to lead medical teams.
This week, Ashley Walls was working in the slums of Florianopolis and suddenly became ill and died from an undisclosed illness. CBS 2's Mike Parker reports.
The Hawks' Indian head logo isn't directly disrespectful, but it's inherently uncomfortable.
Former North Carolina star McCants says he took fake classes to stay eligible in college.
The game is set for Dec. 9 at Madison Square Garden.
Police have found a University of Illinois student who disappeared after he checked in for a flight at O'Hare International Airport, but never boarded the plane.
Police believe they know what happened to a University of Illinois student who disappeared after he checked in for a flight at O'Hare International Airport, but never boarded the plane.
Family members of a Lemont Township native who'd hoped to celebrate his college graduation this weekend are instead mourning his death in a motorcycle crash.
While working aboard the International Space Station, Mike Hopkins realized that he'd literally come a long way since being a walk-on football player at the University of Illinois. CBs 2's Ryan Baker reports.
John Groce suspended Darius Paul for an entire season, which was a proper move.
Wisconsin has a most favorable 2014 conference schedule.
The University of Illinois was warning state lawmakers of a problem with a pension reform plan that the school fears will trigger a crippling "brain drain" as faculty members consider retiring this summer.
How many wins could quarterback Wes Lunt be worth? History has a hint.
The famed "Alma Mater" sculpture at the University of Illinois campus in Urbana-Champaign is returning home today after spending nearly two years being restored in the western suburbs.
There are no Illinois teams in the NCAA Tournament, but there are plenty of Illinois products.
Had John Groce gone to his bench earlier in the season, the Illini might be in the NCAA Tournament.
Illinois has a lot to prove next year after a strong finish to this season.
A new-look starting five has paid dividends for Illinois, which is in dire need of at least one more win.
A man who was shot and killed by FBI agents on the West Side of Chicago Thursday has been identified.
In the U.S. military's latest war games, AI took a front seat. A top commander told CBS News "it's not going to go away, and we ignore it at our own peril."
The Justice Department announced the $1.7 billion fund as part of a settlement of a civil lawsuit President Trump brought against the IRS.
Ian Roberts, who pleaded guilty to using a counterfeit Social Security card to work without authorization for nearly two decades, faces a recommended 37-month prison sentence — though his attorneys are pushing for probation and deportation instead.
The man accused of shooting and critically wounding a La Porte County sheriff's deputy in an Indiana emergency room last week faced a judge on Friday.
The Justice Department announced the $1.7 billion fund as part of a settlement of a civil lawsuit President Trump brought against the IRS.
Many artists announced for the Freedom 250 concert series in Washington, D.C., this summer, say they won't be performing.
Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson and a delegation of leaders in business, government, faith, education, and other fields met with Pope Leo XIV in the Vatican on Thursday.
The Justice Department is conducting a criminal investigation into whether author E. Jean Carroll committed perjury in connection with her civil lawsuits against President Trump, sources familiar with the matter said.
Former first lady Jill Biden said she thought her husband, Joe Biden, was having a stroke during the 2024 debate against Donald Trump.
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.
As thousands of Chicagoans wrap up road trips over the Memorial Day holiday weekend, gas prices in the city have reached the highest levels seen in four years.
Consumer and environmental advocates said Monday that they found overcharges buried in the most recent rate-hike request by Nicor.
One week away from Memorial Day weekend and the unofficial start of the summer travel season, with gas prices remaining high, negotiations were set to resume Monday at the largest oil refinery in the Midwest.
Chatham residents say they're losing a vital resource as Walgreen's prepares to close its store near 86th and Cottage Grove.
Menopause can feel like a major turning point for millions of women, with symptoms like fatigue, weight gain, and brain fog can make women feel like their bodies aren't their own.
The head of the World Health Organization says Ebola has killed at least 7 people in Congo, but the U.N. agency says it knows the epidemic "is much larger."
A person suspected of having hantavirus in Winnebago County, Illinois, turned out to be a false alarm, officials said Monday.
The DuPage County Health Department has confirmed its first positive tests for West Nile virus in pools of mosquitoes this year.
The Kane County Health Department was set Monday to offer a free mental health awareness webinar.
The owners of Gene & Georgetti steakhouse are suing a concessions operator over their expansion at Midway International Airport.
DraftKings announced Monday that it is closing its sportsbook operation at Wrigley Field after only about two years.
After more than 80 years, there will be no Ann Sather restaurant location in the 900 block of West Belmont Avenue in Chicago's Lakeview community, effective in June.
Flight attendants at Chicago-based United Airlines have approved a new labor contract, marking their first pay increases in six years.
The Chicago Fire FC announced Wednesday morning that its new stadium in the South Loop will be named McDonald's Park.
Many artists announced for the Freedom 250 concert series in Washington, D.C., this summer, say they won't be performing.
Sonny Rollins, the legendary tenor saxophonist known for his bold tone and constant experimentation, has died at 95.
Former CBS Chicago anchorman Bill Kurtis has signed off from his role as the judge and scorekeeper on the NPR weekly news quiz show "Wait Wait… Don't Tell Me!"
Pop star Britney Spears said she was "totally fine" to drive and had not had a drink for about six hours when she was pulled over by the California Highway Patrol.
After nearly a century on the air, CBS News Radio signed off, with the final reports airing on Friday, May 22.
Possible progress in the war with Iran on Friday as a tentative deal awaits approval.
The man accused of shooting and critically wounding a La Porte County sheriff's deputy in an Indiana emergency room last week faced a judge on Friday.
This Sunday could be one of the most crucial off-season days in Chicago Bears history.
The man accused of shooting a La Porte County sheriff's deputy in an Indiana emergency room last week will face a judge on Friday.
A 12-year-old boy was shot while standing outside in the South Chicago neighborhood on Thursday night.
The man accused of shooting a La Porte County sheriff's deputy in an Indiana emergency room last week will face a judge on Friday.
A 12-year-old boy was shot while standing outside in the South Chicago neighborhood on Thursday night.
A Chicago Public Schools senior who was detained by U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement for two months graduated from high school on Thursday.
Blue Origin, which is owned by Amazon founder Jeff Bezos, was gearing up for a June launch to put a batch of Amazon "Leo" internet satellites into orbit.
A man who was shot and killed by FBI agents on the West Side of Chicago Thursday has been identified.
Chicago has the largest air quality monitoring network in the country thanks to a partnership between the city, the University of Illinois Chicago, and local community groups.
An Indiana State Police trooper was shot, and a suspect was killed during a shootout with officers during a traffic stop on I-80/94 in Hammond, Indiana.
Data centers popping up all over Illinois are sucking up millions of gallons of water a day, at a pace that the state can't keep up with. But experts say tapping into wastewater resources would steer the state in a new and much safer direction.
Many Metra riders with disabilities have been forced to reroute their trips due to Monday's closure of the only elevator providing access to the Electric Line at Millennium Station in downtown Chicago.
Pothole complaints continue everywhere, but especially on one street in the Pullman neighborhood on the South Side of Chicago.
The Chicago Cubs handed Paul Skenes his third straight loss with a 7-2 victory over the Pittsburgh Pirates.
Bears head coach Ben Johnson already has very high praise for what he's seen from second-year wide receiver Luther Burden III after just the second practice of the team's OTAs.
Davis Martin allowed one run on two hits over six innings to win his sixth straight decision as the Chicago White Sox cruised to a 6-2 win over the Minnesota Twins.
Munetaka Murakami went 2 for 4 with a solo homer. His 20 home runs are tied with Gary Sánchez (New York Yankees, 2015-16) and Wally Berger (Boston Braves, 1930) for second in MLB history through 55 career games.
The Chicago Cubs ended their 10-game losing streak with a 10-4 victory over the Pittsburgh Pirates.
Ian Roberts, who pleaded guilty to using a counterfeit Social Security card to work without authorization for nearly two decades, faces a recommended 37-month prison sentence — though his attorneys are pushing for probation and deportation instead.
New DNA technology helped secure the arrest of a man accused in the brutal murder of a woman in downstate Illinois more than 30 years ago.
Thieves crashed a sport-utility vehicle into a convenience store in Chicago's Auburn Gresham neighborhood early Wednesday.
Chicago police were investigating Wednesday morning after thieves broke into a corner store in the city's Hermosa neighborhood.
A person of interest was in police custody early Wednesday morning in connection with a shooting that killed a teenage boy and critically wounded two men in Chicago's Back of the Yards neighborhood.
