Northwestern's interim football coach addresses hazing scandal
Until Wednesday, no one within the Northwestern athletic department had spoken publicly despite CBS 2's repeated requests for interviews.
NU football players to skip Big Ten Media Days amid hazing scandal
The players said they don't want the event to be 'dominated by the hazing issue and steal the focus away from football.'
Upgrades come to intersection after complaints of multiple crashes
A new four-way stop at the corner of 51st and Prairie is a symbol of a safer neighborhood for pedestrians and drivers.
Bernard Kersh, body-slammed by CPD officer in 2019, in line for $750,000 settlement
Police said Kersh spit on and licked the officer who slammed him to the pavement, but Kersh has denied that.
Two tornadoes confirmed in Elgin, damaging several homes
Several emergency response agencies were in the area around Stoney Creek Drive.
Fmr. Northwestern football player details hazing in program
CBS 2 tried to get Northwestern University's president and athletic director to do an on-camera interview to no avail.
Northwestern football coach Pat Fitzgerald fired over hazing details reported by players
The university's president had said he may have erred in only suspending Fitzgerald for two weeks after an investigation into the hazing allegations.
Off-duty Chicago police officer stabbed in North Side altercation
The off-duty officer was taken to St. Francis Hospital in critical condition.
Illinois lawmakers pushing to ease ban on most fireworks
Illinois State Reps. Jonathan Carroll (D-Northbrook) and Joe Sosnowski (R-Rockford) both sponsored legislation to expand fireworks sales in Illinois.
Storms flood streets, knock down trees across Chicago area; thousands without power
While the threat of severe weather appeared to be over for most of the area by around 7:30 p.m., rain was expected to continue falling through late Wednesday night.
Chicago, NASCAR to evaluate first-ever street race after rain, complaints
While the roar of those cars was the big draw for some over the weekend, the noise also garnered plenty of complaints.
After SCOTUS strikes down Student Loan Forgiveness program, students say they'll suffer hardship
The ruling means 40 million Americans who stood to have thousands of dollars in debt wiped away will now have to pay up.
Son of Highland Park man killed on July 4th recalls the tragedy and loss
"Just thinking about what a good, giving loving person just makes the cruelty and horror of his death that much harder to take."
Some call ruling on affirmative action in higher ed a victory, others express 'disgust'
The consequence of the ruling is that colleges and universities all over the country will now have to navigate a new set of rules and laws when it comes to the admissions process.
Another day of hazardous smoky air in Chicago leads to more cancellations
Schools, camps, and businesses all took precautions.