University of Illinois at Chicago
Former UIC Gymnast Convicted Of Scalding Dog
Kyle Voissem was convicted Tuesday after a two-day bench trial, and now faces up to three years in prison. The judge also ordered him to undergo psychiatric evaluation.
U. Of I. OKs Smallest Tuition Hike In 18 Years
Tuition for new in-state University of Illinois undergraduate students this fall will increase by 1.7 percent under a plan approved Thursday, marking the smallest tuition hike at the university in almost 20 years.
Study Details History Of Cop Crime In Chicago
On the same day when the city of Chicago is paying out $32 million to settle two police misconduct cases, a new report details the extent of police crime, corruption and cover-ups.
UIC Falls To Toledo 75-55
Rian Pearson recorded his first double-double of the season with 24 points and 10 rebounds, and Toledo pulled away to beat Illinois-Chicago 74-55
Celebrating Native American Culture In Chicago
See Native American art, attend a powwow and be surprised at who can claim American Indian heritage. Chicago has interesting native events during November and fine native museums to visit any month, including one that identifies some American Indian personalities.
Dismal Test Conditions Cause Aspiring Doctor To Fail Test By 1 Point
A young Chicago woman’s dream of a future as a doctor has been put on hold, after disastrous conditions while she took a licensing exam led to her just barely failing the test.
Two UIC Students Robbed At Gunpoint Near Campus
Police have issued alerts after two UIC students were robbed at gunpoint — and one beaten — in the last three days on the West Side.
UIC Study: Car Wash Workers Are Victims Of Routine Wage Theft
Chicago car wash workers are trying to organize a union and are the subject of new research that finds their employers routinely steal from them.
Another UIC Student Robbed Near Campus
Another student was robbed this week near the University of Illinois at Chicago campus, prompting campus police to issue an alert.
UIC Student Robbed Blocks From Campus
A University of Illinois at Chicago student was robbed at gunpoint several blocks west of the main campus this week.
UIC Study Examines Views Toward College Students Who ‘Hook Up’
College student “hook-ups” are the subject of the latest study from researchers at the University of Illinois at Chicago.
Man, 20, Shot Dead Near UIC Campus
A young man was shot and killed Monday night just blocks from the University of Illinois at Chicago campus.
Best Speakers And Lectures Coming To Chicago This Fall
Check out some featured speakers and lectures that will be coming to Chicago this Fall.
Teen Soccer Player Collapses, Dies During Practice
A soccer player for Robert Morris University collapsed and died during practice in the University Village neighborhood on Wednesday.
Labor Secretary Speaks To Students At UIC
U.S. Labor Secretary Hilda Solis spoke on the UIC campus Tuesday, telling students they have a bright future. But student loans and a lifetime of debt were on the minds of many of the 100 or so in the audience.
Another UIC Student Robbed Near Campus
University of Illinois at Chicago campus police say another student has been robbed near the school’s campus – for the second time in less than a week.
Hull House Museum To Rent Out Art For Free
If you want to display contemporary art in your home, for free, there’s another option now besides letting your kids loose with fingerpaint on your walls.
Report: Illinois Determined To Hire Shaka Smart
As Illinois continues its search for a new head coach, new athletic director Mike Thomas is after one guy.
Could Naked Mole Rats Hold Key Lesson For Heart Attack Treatment?
Naked mole rats are infamous for being ugly little creatures, but they could point the way toward improvements in treatment of heart attack victims.
Some University Employees Double Dipping For State Paychecks
Some public university employees have figured out a way to keep their jobs and double their salaries. CBS 2′s Dave Savini has been investigating this lucrative, yet legal, sweetheart deal involving government pensions.
Most Popular News
- House Passes Concealed Carry Plan Opposed By Senate LeaderGun owners in the only state still banning concealed weapons would win that right under a plan approved by the Illinois House on Friday, but the governor and other powerful Democrats oppose the plan because it would wipe out local gun ordinances -- including Chicago's ban on assault weapons.189
- Two Shot Near Roosevelt CTA StationAround 11:10 a.m., a 57-year-old man and a 30-year-old man were shot in the 1100 block of South State Street.256
- Store Owner Kidnapped In Pilsen, SUV StolenPolice said the 78-year-old man was closing the store in the 1100 block of West 18th Street when a group of men threw a pillowcase over his head, hit him in the face, and forced him into his own SUV.248
- Man Found Shot To Death In Zion Supermarket Parking LotThe man found shot to death in a parking in north suburban Zion on Thursday afternoon has been identified as a Waukegan resident.152
- School Warns Parents Of Kidnapping Attempt On PlaygroundA man tried to abduct a 4th grader from the playground at Alexander Graham Bell Elementary School at 3730 N Oakley Ave on Wednesday.150
- Senate Passes Ban On Handheld Cell Phones While DrivingThe proposal says drivers must use hands-free devices or speakerphone features.127
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