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Teen Eyewitnesses Testify At Ohio Rape Trial
A judge granted two teenagers immunity from prosecution Friday before they agreed to testify about the alleged sexual assault of a drunken 16-year-old girl after a party in eastern Ohio last summer.
State Rep. Seeking To Limit Tackling At High School Football Practice
State Rep. Carol Sente (D-Vernon Hills) said conversations with Northbrook neurologist Dr. Larry Robbins led to her increased concern about young athletes taking repeated hits to the head.
Report: NU To Play More Games At Wrigley
Northwestern and the Chicago Cubs have announced a new partnership that will lead to more games at Wrigley, according to a report in the Chicago Tribune.
CBS Local Predictions Championship Round
(Credit: Harry How: Getty Images)Let’s get the bad news out of the way at the jump. Last week we went 0-4 with the picks, not good. After a 4-0 week to start the playoffs, I […]
Illinois Dimisses Offensive Coordinator Beatty
Illinois football coach Tim Beckman announced today that co-offensive coordinator/quarterback coach Chris Beatty has been let go.
CBS Local Predictions Wildcard Week
(Photo Credit: Andy King/Getty Images) PLAYOFFS! Ok, now the fun really begins. In the AFC everyone is assuming it will be Patriots vs. Broncos in the title game, so these AFC wildcard teams aren’t expected […]
Bears Beat Arizona 28-13, Keep Playoff Hopes Alive
Chicago’s defense scored two touchdowns and the Bears beat the Arizona Cardinals 28-13.
History of Tailgating in Chicago
Tailgaters in Chicago may be aware of which lots are known for the best cooks or which spaces are closest to the bathrooms, but they may not be aware of the rich history behind the Chicago Bears. Knowing the history of the franchise and stadium can make for a better appreciation of the beloved team you’re rooting for.
No. 24 NIU Rolls To 49-7 Win Against EMU
Jordan Lynch ran for 107 yards and Akeem Daniels scored a career-best four touchdowns as No. 24 Northern Illinois beat Eastern Michigan 49-7 on a cold, snowy Friday.
Gridiron Grub: Chili Cheese Haystacks
In the belly-filling fare of potluck football parties, who knew a man-pleasing dish could have secret nutritional value? Enter the Chili Cheese Haystack.
For Some, Concussion Dangers Are Enough To Ban Football At Public High Schools
Should publicly funded high schools retire tackle football programs? More groups are coming to that conclusion, CBS 2′s Rob Johnson reports.
CBS Local Predictions: Week 10
Hey, what do you know? We had a winning week. After a few weeks of living under the .500 mark we finally broke through. In Week 9 the favorites went 10-4 and the Vegas sports […]
CBS Local Predictions: Week 9
Hurricane Sandy rolled through the East Coast last week and left a mess in her wake. Power outages, trees down, flooding. You name it. She brought it. But have no fear my bunker outside of […]
CBS Local Predictions: Week 8
Week 7 was not a good week. 5-6-1. Ugh. We were all ready to get to .500 on Monday night, until Matt Stafford threw a TD with 30 seconds left to pull the Lions within […]
Autistic High School Student Kicks Game-Winning Field Goal
A high school student with autism becomes a hero on the football field. Sounds like a good movie doesn’t it? Well, it’s a true story.
Lynch, Northern Illinois Rout Akron 37-7
Jordan Lynch threw two touchdowns and rushed for two more as Northen Illinois routed Akron 37-7 Saturday in Mid-American Conference action.
CBS Local Predictions: Week 7
Even though we had some rough losses (lost Miami by a half point, Philly blew a late 10 point lead) we had another week above .500, so that’s nice. Week 6 was unreal, underdogs performed […]
Suit: Coach Videotaped Physical Hazing Of Freshman Football Player
A Chicago father is seeking damages from the city’s school district for the psychological damage he says his son experienced at the hands of bullies.
CBS Local Predictions: Week 6
Well, Week 5 was another good week for us. We went 9-4 again and we made it over the .500 mark for the season, let’s try to keep it there. When you are picking every […]
Football Player’s Family Sues Chicago Public Schools Over Eligibility
A Chicago woman is suing the public school system, claiming an unfair ruling has damaged son’s senior football season and could ruin his chance to play college football.
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