One-handed running back Albert Kunickis living his dream with Northwestern Wildcats
Albert Kunickis has been proving his doubters wrong since a young age.
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Albert Kunickis has been proving his doubters wrong since a young age.
Ryan Hilinski threw for 314 yards and two touchdowns to help Northwestern rally to a victory in the season opener before 42,699 fans at Aviva Stadium in the Irish capital.
The Northwestern Wildcats football team is ready kick off their season – and they're taking quite the road trip.
The lawsuit, filed in February, accuses the schools of taking part in a price-fixing formula that reduced or eliminated financial aid.
Schill will serve as the Evanston university's 17th president beginning this fall,
"I'm looking forward to the experience. I've heard a lot of things about the food and the weather. It's going to be interesting."
There was plenty of purple in Oklahoma City Friday as fans tried to fire up the Northwestern women's softball team in an elimination game against UCLA. But a victory for the was not to be.
For the 'Cats, it's their first appearance in the Women's College World Series since 2007.
This follows a decisive Game Three for the Wildcats in Tempe, Arizona Sunday night, where they took on the Arizona State Sun Devils.
The Northwestern Wildcats have established themselves as one of the premiere women's lacrosse programs in the country – and this was their third straight appearance in the Final Four.
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.
The Northwestern Wildcats women's softball team was looking to clinch a trip to the NCAA Super Regionals Sunday – and clinch they did.
The No. 4 Northwestern Wildcats women's lacrosse team hosted No. 5 Syracuse Thursday, with the Final Four on the line.
What a season it's been for Northwestern softball. They swept the Big Ten postseason awards as they won their first regular season conference title since 2008.
Some in Evanston are wondering if a return of the mask mandate might be coming. CBS 2's Steven Graves reports.
The Wildcats lost to Michigan 2-1.
With a final strikeout delivered by Williams, the Wildcats beat the Badgers 5-2.
"We're coming with a chip on our shoulder. I think you saw that against Syracuse. They beat us last year. They ended our perfect season. Just wanting it more."
But what if a computer model could detect misconduct without a whistleblower ever coming forward? A research team led by Northwestern University says they have accomplished just that. CBS 2 Investigator Megan Hickey reports.
What if a computer model could detect misconduct without a whistleblower ever coming forward?
Northwestern announced an active threat alert while suspect was at large in the campus buildings.
Police took a carjacking suspect into custody Monday afternoon after he suspect bailed from a vehicle and ran into a building on the Northwestern University Chicago Campus, prompting an active threat warning. CBS 2's Charlie De Mar reports.
Police took a carjacking suspect into custody Monday afternoon after he suspect bailed from a vehicle and ran into a building on the Northwestern University Chicago Campus, prompting an active threat warning. CBS 2's Charlie De Mar reports.
Did you know April is Arab-American Heritage Month? If you were not aware, some local college students are working to change that. CBS 2's Steven Graves reports.
Did you know April is Arab-American Heritage month? If you were not aware, some local college students are working to change that.
What do barbecued monkey, ostrich eggs, and whale meat sausage have in common? They've all recently been seized by U.S. Customs and Border Protection specialists at O'Hare Airport.
Mexican Independence Day is just days away, and tens of thousands in Chicago are set to celebrate with a number of events. Organizers are encouraging people to come out, despite the Trump administration's stepped up immigration enforcement.
As the nationwide manhunt continues for person who shot and killed conservative activist Charlie Kirk in Utah, communities across Chicagoland paused on Thursday to remember the Arlington Heights native.
Breanna Stewart scored 24 points, Rebekah Gardner had 15 and Emma Messemann added 14 as the New York Liberty beat the Chicago Sky 91-86.
For more than two decades, one block in Chicago's western suburbs has been dedicated to giving back. Every Sept. 11, LemonAid in River Forest hosts a charity fundraiser to help their community.
A University of Chicago expert on political violence said Charlie Kirk's death comes at a pivotal moment in America, and there are steps lawmakers need to take to steer the country away from chaos.
Bruce DuMont — the longtime host of the "Beyond the Beltway" political radio talk show, the founder of the Museum of Broadcast Communications, and a former television producer, host and analyst whose résumé included a stint at CBS Chicago — has died.
The city of Chicago announced a $90 million global settlement for 176 police misconduct lawsuits connected to disgraced former Chicago Police Department Sergeant Ronald Watts Thursday.
Right wing activist Charlie Kirk, who was shot and killed during an event at a Utah university Wednesday, got his start in politics from a young age in Chicago's suburbs.
Democrats ultimately pushed for more time to iron things out and secure support as the day stretched on, but Republicans refused.
Some municipalities have decided to keep the tax in place at the municipal level, on the grounds that they need the revenue.
Some local gas stations as of Tuesday afternoon were posting prices of $4 per gallon for regular unleaded, and more than $5 for premium.
Many drivers are as frustrated with the unexplained spike in their auto insurance as they are with congestion on the roads.
The Arlington Heights Village Board on Monday night approved a new 5% streaming tax.
Morton Grove slapped the seller with code violations after the sale to the Hovey family was completed, which prevented them from getting a deed.
The Chicago Department of Public Health said that life expectancy has grown in Chicago for the third consecutive year — reaching 78.7 years in 2023.
Four physicians, who recently resigned from the CDC in protest, tell "Sunday Morning" they believe HHS Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. is jeopardizing the nation's public health.
The Chicago Breast Cancer Research Consortium is a first-of-its-kind collaboration, uniting all three nationally recognized hospitals to work on research together.
Health experts said they are concerned that the new guidelines set this week by the FDA will create extra steps and potential obstacles to get the shot.
Illinois is one of 20 states now suing the Trump administration for withholding grant money for crime victims. In Illinois, $54 million goes to provide services for crime victims. Workers warn many will now be left behind.
Chicago-based sandwich maker Potbelly is being acquired by the gas station and convenience store chain RaceTrac for $566 million.
The other two American Science & Surplus stores, in the west Chicago suburb of Geneva and in Milwaukee, may stay open as employee-owned and operated businesses.
The private equity firm Sycamore Partners has completed its acquisition of Walgreens, ending the drugstore chain's run as a publicly traded company.
Accessories retailer Claire's just revealed a list of hundreds of stores it will close as part of its Chapter 11 bankruptcy proceedings.
A company that installs license plate-detecting cameras to aid law enforcement has halted operations with federal agencies because of ongoing concerns among officials in Illinois and elsewhere.
At the first showing of "Ashland Avenue," every audience member got a commemorative gift — and one person got a "Golden Ticket," or two free season passes.
Rick Davies, lead singer and co-founder of Supertramp, has died of cancer at 81. The British band says he left "an indelible mark on rock music history."
Want to watch the 2025 VMAs live tonight? Here's how to catch the red carpet interviews and star-studded performances.
The choir has been making Chicago proud with their run on "America's Got Talent," and this week, voters advanced them to the semifinals.
The sold-out show kicked off at 7:30 p.m. Chicago is one of only three U.S. cities on the band's world tour.
Meteorologist Albert Ramon has the latest First Alert Weather forecast.
What do barbecued monkey, ostrich eggs, and whale meat sausage have in common? They've all recently been seized by U.S. Customs and Border Protection specialists at O'Hare International Airport, and such seizures are on the rise.
Mexican Independence Day is just days away, and tens of thousands in Chicago are set to celebrate with a number of events. Organizers are encouraging people to come out, despite the Trump administration's stepped up immigration enforcement.
As the nationwide manhunt continues for person who shot and killed conservative activist Charlie Kirk in Utah, communities across Chicagoland paused on Thursday to remember the Arlington Heights native.
For more than two decades, one block in Chicago's western suburbs has been dedicated to giving back. Every Sept. 11, LemonAid in River Forest hosts a charity fundraiser to help their community.
As the nationwide manhunt continues for person who shot and killed conservative activist Charlie Kirk in Utah, communities across Chicagoland paused on Thursday to remember the Arlington Heights native.
Conservative activist and Turning Point USA co-founder Charlie Kirk died Wednesday after he was shot at an event at Utah Valley University.
Mexican Independence Day is just days away, and tens of thousands in Chicago are set to celebrate with a number of events. Organizers are encouraging people to come out, despite the Trump administration's stepped up immigration enforcement.
Mexican Independence Day celebrations will make for a busy weekend in Chicago, and drivers can expect possible street closures downtown through Tuesday.
The Trump administration has drastically increased immigration enforcement in Chicago in a program dubbed "Operation Midway Blitz." Here are the latest updates.
What do barbecued monkey, ostrich eggs, and whale meat sausage have in common? They've all recently been seized by U.S. Customs and Border Protection specialists at O'Hare Airport.
West Garfield Park residents are excited to learn that a new EV charging station is coming to their area at the end of the month.
Fear has been spreading fast in Chicago's immigrant community since the Trump administration officially launched its deportation effort, dubbed Operation Midway Blitz.
The Department of Homeland Security on Monday announced plans for ramped-up immigration enforcement in Chicago this week, in an effort dubbed Operation Midway Blitz.
To combat crime in the South Loop, the Cook County Sheriff's Office opened up a substation at Roosevelt and State. However, many were unsure if it had actually opened.
Breanna Stewart scored 24 points, Rebekah Gardner had 15 and Emma Messemann added 14 as the New York Liberty beat the Chicago Sky 91-86.
Chicago Bears star cornerback Jaylon Johnson is getting healthier from groin and calf injuries that kept him out of the season opener, and said he expects to play on Sunday against the Lions and Detroit.
Colson Montgomery and Kyle Teel drove in two runs each to back 5 2/3 scoreless innings from fellow rookie Shane Smith, and the Chicago White Sox beat the Tampa Bay Rays 5-1 in the rubber game of the series.
Cubs starter Jameson Taillon was reinstated from the 15-day injured list ahead of the game. He allowed two runs on six hits with two walks and two strikeouts in 4 1/3 innings.
Taylor started the second-inning scoring with an RBI double, and Tauchman followed with a two-run double. After Kyle Teel walked, Sosa hit another two-run double.
During the traffic stop, investigators found a loaded drum-style ammunition magazine lying out in the open on the center console of a pickup truck, police said. More weapons were later discovered.
Nicholas Killingsworth, 23, was charged with one count each of attempted first-degree murder and aggravated battery involving the discharge of a firearm.
The robber was placed into police custody and then taken to Northwestern Memorial Hospital with gunshot wounds.
A Detroit man is accused of making a series of terroristic threats against several businesses in Madison County, Illinois.
Police responded to the Dunkin' at 2300 N. Clark St. and found the front glass door had been damaged.
