Northwestern softball falls to Michigan in semifinal
The Wildcats lost to Michigan 2-1.
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Michigan Basketball Coach Juwan Howard Suspended For Rest Of Regular Season For Wisconsin Melee
Michigan basketball coach Juwan Howard has been suspended for five regular-season games over the next two weeks and fined $40,000 for and hitting Wisconsin assistant Joe Krabbenhoft in the head.
Michigan's Howard Hits Wisconsin Assistant After Badgers Win
Michigan coach Juwan Howard hit Wisconsin assistant Joe Krabbenhoft after arguing with Wisconsin coach Greg Gard during the handshake line.
Northwestern Misses 3-Pointer At Buzzer, Loses To Michigan
Freshman Caleb Houstan scored 18 points, DeVante' Jones added 15 points with six assists, and Michigan escaped with a victory over Northwestern on Wednesday night.
Cockburn, Frazier Lead No. 25 Illinois Over Michigan
Kofi Cockburn scored 21 points and hauled in 10 rebounds to help No. 25 Illinois beat Michigan on Friday night.
No. 6 Wolverines Clobber Wildcats 33-7 To Remain Undefeated
Rocky Lombardi Throws For 46 Yards And Interception, But Northern Illinois Gets Clobbered By Michigan
A year ago, Michigan fans couldn't be at the Big House as Rocky Lombardi led Michigan State to a 27-24 upset of the Wolverines. There were 106,263 of them there on Saturday, and they enjoyed every minute of Lombardi's return.
Big Ten Has Record 9 NCAA Tourney Teams; 4 Get 1 Or 2 Seeds
The Big Ten again has more teams in the NCAA Tournament than any other conference, including a pair of No. 1 seeds and two No. 2s among its record nine teams in the Big Dance.
No. 9 Buckeyes Edge No. 4 Wolverines, Will Face No. 3 Illini In Big Ten Title Game
Duane Washington Jr. scored 24 points and E.J. Liddell added 18 and No. 9 Ohio State fended off a frantic finish from No. 4 Michigan for a 68-67 victory Saturday and a chance to play for the Big Ten Tournament title.
Northwestern Women Fall To No. 12 Michigan
No. 12 Michigan beat Northwestern on Saturday to snap a two-game losing streak.
NCAA Bracketology: University Of Illinois, Michigan Likely No. 1 Seeds, According To CBS Sports
The Fighting Illini and the University of Michigan both are projected to be No1 seeds in the 2021 NCAA men's college basketball tournament.
No. 4 Illini Dismantle No. 2 Michigan
Andre Curbelo scored 11 of his 17 points in the first half, and No. 4 Illinois dismantled No. 2 Michigan with a smothering defensive performance, routing the Wolverines on Tuesday night.
No. 3 Michigan Continues To Roll With 73-57 Win At Indiana
The Wolverines have won seven straight and are 5-0 since resuming play following a COVID-19 pause. They've also won eight straight over Indiana, three in Bloomington, and it didn't take Michigan long to break this one open.
Illini Women Fall Short By 20 To Michigan
Naz Hillmon scored 24 points and grabbed 13 rebounds and No. 15 Michigan continued its school-best star with a 70-50 win over Illinois on Sunday.
No. 19 Northwestern Routed By No. 16 Michigan
Hunter Dickinson scored 15 of his 19 points in the second half and No. 16 Michigan remained unbeaten with a rout of No. 19 Northwestern on Sunday night.
University Of Michigan Students Issued 'Stay-In-Place' Order Through Election Day
Students who live in U-M housing may only return to their permanent address if they follow U-M testing and checkout procedures.
Big Ten Football Season Set To Begin On Labor Day Weekend
The Big Ten was the last of the Power Five conferences to announce its schedule as college football navigates how to play games amid the coronavirus pandemic.
Sasha Obama Heading To The University of Michigan
Sasha Obama, the younger daughter of former President Barack Obama, will begin her college career at the University of Michigan next week, according to The Detroit News.
Michigan Returning To Sweet 16 After Toppling Florida 64-49
Michigan is back in the Sweet 16 for the third consecutive year after pulling away for a 64-49 win over Florida in the second round of the NCAA Tournament on Saturday.
Charles Matthews' Double-Double Leads Michigan Wolverines To 74-55 Win Over Montana Grizzlies
The Wolverines (29-6) are in the round of 32 for the third straight year. They'll play Florida on Saturday.
Northwestern, University Of Chicago, Make List Of Top U.S. Colleges Based On Graduate Employability
Companies from around the world have ranked U.S. universities by the employability of their graduates in a new report--the Global University Employability Ranking 2018.
Emanuel Makes Final Four Bet With Ann Arbor Mayor
Mayor Rahm Emanuel is making a friendly wager with his counterpart in Ann Arbor, Michigan, for Saturday's Final Four game between the Loyola Ramblers and the Michigan Wolverines.
Loyola's Sister Jean Vs. Michigan's Grammie Rose? 'We'll See What Happens'
The Loyola Ramblers and Michigan Wolverines are getting ready for their Final Four matchup on Saturday, and the biggest -- if most polite -- trash talk might be coming from two elderly ladies.
'Just An Unreal Feeling' As Loyola Ramblers Approach Final Four
Loyola hits the hardwood Saturday for their game against Michigan, but the team got a first look at the court at the Alamodome on Thursday.
Michigan's Road To The Final Four
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Chicago's "Walking Man" set on fire in River North; image of suspect released
The offender poured a flammable liquid on him before setting him on fire and running off.
Gunman posted messages minutes before school shooting, governor says
The gunman, identified as an 18-year-old man from the area, was killed by law enforcement, police said.
Texas Gov. Greg Abbott invokes Chicago violence, dismisses 'quote-"real"' gun laws
"There are, quote, 'real' gun laws in Chicago," Abbott said at a news conference. "There are more people who are shot every weekend in Chicago than there are in schools in Texas."
Chicago Children's Choir set to make 'triumphant return' to Millennium Park, but with awareness of loss
Just after the Robb Elementary School massacre that left 19 children dead in Uvalde, Texas, the Chicago Children's Choir will return to Millennium Park after a three-year hiatus – with their show "Paint the Town Red."
The shocking discoveries of fetal remains on Dr. Ulrich Klopfer's property, from those on the front lines
The case rattled veteran crime scene investigators - thousands of fetal remains were found hidden in the Will County home of one of the nation's most controversial abortion doctors.
Chicago First Alert Weather: More shower chances Thursday
Storm chances decreased late Wednesday evening, but scattered showers will remain possible through the overnight.
Burger's homer off Hill lifts White Sox over Red Sox
Jake Burger hit a three-run homer off Rich Hill, Lucas Giolito overcame a shaky first inning and the Chicago White Sox beat the Red Sox Wednesday night to end Boston's six-game winning streak.
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.
Northwestern women's lacrosse team heads to Final Four for third time straight
The Northwestern Wildcats women's lacrosse team is hoping the third time is the charm, as they had to Baltimore for their third straight trip to the Final Four.
Wolves fall to Milwaukee Admirals in first loss all postseason
The Chicago Wolves were hoping to close out the Milwaukee Admirals with a series sweep in the AHL playoffs – but no such luck Wednesday night.
Anime Central returns to Rosemont for first time since pandemic hit
Every year, fans of animation, video games, and all things "geek culture" join forces and take over in Rosemont.
Cubs lose to Reds in game with tense ending, as Cincinnati's Joey Votto yells at Rowan Wick
Joey Votto homered and tripled, then shouted at Cubs reliver Rowan Wick during a tense ending to the Cincinnati Reds' win over Chicago on Wednesday night.
Police search for man who pointed what looked like gun at news crew in River North
Police are asking for help from the public in finding a man who pointed what appeared to be a gun at a Fox 32 news crew in River North early Wednesday.
Early voting for Chicago primary election moved back to Tuesday, May 31
The start date for early voting had been Thursday, May 26, but had to be changed after the Cook County Circuit Court made three rulings.
Mass shootings in America by the numbers
Since Sept. 29, 2018, Illinois has had the most people killed and injured in mass shootings of any state. Likewise, Chicago has had the most people killed and injured in mass shootings of any city during the same time.
Retired CPD officer upset about neighborhood postal thefts
"They have access to apartment building mailboxes and they have that master key."
Chicago City Council approves earlier weekend citywide curfew for teens
Critics of the proposal argued an earlier curfew will actually lead to an increase in gun violence.
Mayor Lightfoot raises voice at Ald. Byron Sigcho-Lopez, calls him a 'liar' as he criticizes casino approval process
Mayor Lori Lightfoot raised her voice at Ald. Byron Sigcho-Lopez (25th) at a City Council meeting Tuesday, calling him a "liar" after he took issue with the casino approval process.
Chicago Weather Alert: Severe thunderstorm, tornado warnings issued for dangerous storms
Scattered showers and thunderstorms are likely through the midevening hours.
1 man dead, another seriously wounded after shooting in South Austin neighborhood
Shooting in the South Austin neighborhood leaves one man dead and another in serious condition.
Joliet to increase police presence at schools through end of school year after mass shooting in Texas
Joliet Police said they are "closely monitoring national events regarding tragic & unnecessary school violence."
Deerfield school district: More police visibility in the aftermath of Texas massacre
The district added it has not received any specific calls of concern.
City Council approves Bally's plan for River West casino
Critics have raised doubts the proposed casino can generate $200 million in revenue from the city, as the Lightfoot administration has said, calling those projections "fuzzy math."
Police search for suspect who sexually assaulted female in Lincoln Park area
Police are looking for an offender who followed and sexually assaulted a female in the Lincoln Park area Monday night.
O'Rourke to Abbott at Uvalde presser: "You are doing nothing"
One of the officials on stage told O'Rourke, "You are out of line" and called him a "sick son of a b****."
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The offender poured a flammable liquid on him before setting him on fire and running off.
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The gunman, identified as an 18-year-old man from the area, was killed by law enforcement, police said.
Texas Gov. Greg Abbott invokes Chicago violence, dismisses 'quote-"real"' gun laws
"There are, quote, 'real' gun laws in Chicago," Abbott said at a news conference. "There are more people who are shot every weekend in Chicago than there are in schools in Texas."
Chicago Children's Choir set to make 'triumphant return' to Millennium Park, but with awareness of loss
Just after the Robb Elementary School massacre that left 19 children dead in Uvalde, Texas, the Chicago Children's Choir will return to Millennium Park after a three-year hiatus – with their show "Paint the Town Red."
The shocking discoveries of fetal remains on Dr. Ulrich Klopfer's property, from those on the front lines
The case rattled veteran crime scene investigators - thousands of fetal remains were found hidden in the Will County home of one of the nation's most controversial abortion doctors.
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Getting Hosed: A woman fights the city over a water bill she never should have received and wins
Getting Hosed, our exposé on Chicago's bad water billing, has saved consumers hundreds of thousands of dollars. So we wanted to know - what happens if you take on the City yourself?
Getting Hosed: East Garfield Park resident $64,000 for water bill; 'There must be a mistake'
"They told me to hire a good lawyer, that this is probably a billing issue with the city."
Experts wonder why it took vendor so long to notify Chicago Public Schools of data breach
Experts with whom we spoke said ransomware attacks in general – including those on school districts and vendors – are skyrocketing.
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CPS officials said a technology vendor, Battelle for Kids, was the victim of a ransomware attack last December, on a server that stores course information and evaluations.
Mass shooting on Near North Side was part of a growing trend in Chicago
The troubling reality is mass shootings like this are skyrocketing in Chicago compared to the rest of the country.
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Texas Gov. Greg Abbott invokes Chicago violence, dismisses 'quote-"real"' gun laws
"There are, quote, 'real' gun laws in Chicago," Abbott said at a news conference. "There are more people who are shot every weekend in Chicago than there are in schools in Texas."
Early voting for Chicago primary election moved back to Tuesday, May 31
The start date for early voting had been Thursday, May 26, but had to be changed after the Cook County Circuit Court made three rulings.
Chicago City Council approves earlier weekend citywide curfew for teens
Critics of the proposal argued an earlier curfew will actually lead to an increase in gun violence.
Mayor Lightfoot raises voice at Ald. Byron Sigcho-Lopez, calls him a 'liar' as he criticizes casino approval process
Mayor Lori Lightfoot raised her voice at Ald. Byron Sigcho-Lopez (25th) at a City Council meeting Tuesday, calling him a "liar" after he took issue with the casino approval process.
City Council approves Bally's plan for River West casino
Critics have raised doubts the proposed casino can generate $200 million in revenue from the city, as the Lightfoot administration has said, calling those projections "fuzzy math."
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Getting Hosed: A woman fights the city over a water bill she never should have received and wins
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Demand rises for donated breast milk amid baby formula shortage
With parents struggling to navigate the baby formula shortage, breast milk donation banks are seeing a sharp increase in demand — but also a jump in donations.
Baby formula shortage still leaves families desperate, especially those restricted by federal WIC program rules
Walk into the baby formula aisle at just about any drug or grocery store around the country, and you will still see rows of empty shelves.
Abbott to resume production of baby formula at Sturgis, Michigan plant after recall
Abbott Nutrition said after its plant in Sturgis, Michigan gets back in operation, product could be back on shelves in six to eight weeks, subject to approval by the Food and Drug Administration.
Chicago gas prices hit new record, at more than $5 per gallon
According to AAA, the average price of a gallon of regular unleaded gasoline is $5.12 as of Tuesday morning.
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Pfizer says 3 of its COVID shots give kids under 5 strong protection
The company says it'll give U.S. regulators the data soon. Moderna is already seeking U.S. clearance to vaccinate kids 5 and under.
Expert: Risk for monkeypox is low for overall population
It has been almost three months since city leaders dropped COVID-19 restrictions – but as we head toward summer, experts warn we could see more COVID cases.
FDA clears COVID-19 booster shot for healthy kids ages 5 to 11
There is one more hurdle: The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention must decide whether to formally recommend the booster for this age group.
Abbott baby formula plant could reopen in two weeks
Sturgis plant will reopen soon as nationwide out-of-stock levels of baby formula rise above 40%.
COVID-19 reaches 'high' community risk level in Evanston
The Evanston Department of Health and Human Service reported 397 new COVID-19 cases over the last seven days – up from 305 the prior week.
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City Council committee to vote on Chicago casino plan, which has some neighbors thinking of selling condos and leaving
There is still a push from nearby residents to stop the billon-dollar Bally's project that is planned for the Chicago Tribune Freedom Center site in River West.
Crime and chaos downtown and beyond are keeping tourists away from Chicago
Such events as the chaos downtown that led to a deadly shooting right in the middle of Millennium Park have led people to cancel trips, meetings, and events in Chicago because they don't feel safe.
Carvana tower in Skokie put on hold after Illinois suspends dealer's state license
The village of Skokie is telling Carvana it cannot build a proposed 14-story car vending tower, just three months after the project won approval from village trustees.
FTX cryptocurrency exchange opens new headquarters in Chicago
Mayor Lori Lightfoot helped cut the ribbon Tuesday morning to open the official U.S. headquarters of FTX, a Bahamas-based cryptocurrency exchange.
Bally's unveils further plans for Chicago casino; some aldermen say it's being pushed through too fast
The city did not conduct a new safety study to determine how crime would be impacted by a casino - in hopes of getting the casino up and generating revenue quickly.
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Burger's homer off Hill lifts White Sox over Red Sox
Jake Burger hit a three-run homer off Rich Hill, Lucas Giolito overcame a shaky first inning and the Chicago White Sox beat the Red Sox Wednesday night to end Boston's six-game winning streak.
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.
Northwestern women's lacrosse team heads to Final Four for third time straight
The Northwestern Wildcats women's lacrosse team is hoping the third time is the charm, as they had to Baltimore for their third straight trip to the Final Four.
Wolves fall to Milwaukee Admirals in first loss all postseason
The Chicago Wolves were hoping to close out the Milwaukee Admirals with a series sweep in the AHL playoffs – but no such luck Wednesday night.
Cubs lose to Reds in game with tense ending, as Cincinnati's Joey Votto yells at Rowan Wick
Joey Votto homered and tripled, then shouted at Cubs reliver Rowan Wick during a tense ending to the Cincinnati Reds' win over Chicago on Wednesday night.
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CBS unveils 2022-2023 primetime lineup
CBS announced its 2022-2023 primetime programming lineup of CBS Originals, featuring four new dramas and more.
Dave Chappelle attacked by armed man while onstage in L.A.
The controversial comic laughed off the incident after being tackled, and video appeared to show the person who charged him being beaten onstage.
Naomi Judd, Grammy-winning singer, has died at 76
"We lost our beautiful mother to the disease of mental illness," the Judd sisters said on social media.
'Jersey Boys' is returning to a Chicago stage next week
The new national tour of "Jersey Boys" opens next week at the Cadillac Palace Theatre, celebrating the music of the Frankie Valli and the Four Seasons.
Lollapalooza announces daily lineup; single-day tickets now on sale
The lineup includes Thursday headliners Metallica and Lil Baby, Friday headliners Dua Lipa and Machine Gun Kelly, Saturday headliners J. Cole and Kygo, and Sunday headliners Green Day and Doja Cat.
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Chicago First Alert Weather: Hold onto your umbrellas
CBS 2 Chief Meteorologist Albert Ramon has your 10 p.m. First Alert Weather forecast for Wednesday, May 25, 2022.
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.
Northwestern women's lacrosse team heads to Final Four for third time straight
The Northwestern Wildcats women’s lacrosse team is hoping the third time is the charm, as they had to Baltimore for their third straight trip to the Final Four.
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The case rattled veteran crime scene investigators - thousands of fetal remains were found hidden in the Will County home of one of the nation's most controversial abortion doctors. For the first time Wednesday night, we heard the voices of those on the front lines. CBS 2's Chris Tye reports.
Chicago Children's Choir returns to Millennium Park with some heavy reminders
Just after the Robb Elementary School massacre that left 19 children dead in Uvalde, Texas, the Chicago Children's Choir will return to Millennium Park after a three-year hiatus – with their show "Paint the Town Red." CBS 2's Marissa Perlman reports.
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