Naperville Central graduate gets dream of playing for White Sox, giving back to community
This July, the infielder is introducing his inaugural Softball Charity Classic.
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This July, the infielder is introducing his inaugural Softball Charity Classic.
Jenks is also teaming up with another Chicago baseball figure with a wealth of knowledge to help his team.
The Windy City Thunderbolts, a minor league baseball team, has a new manager who is very familiar to Chicago baseball fans. Bobby Jenks pitched in some of the biggest moments in White Sox history. He's now onto his next career working as a manager, which has brought him back to the Chicago area to lead the Windy City Thunderbolts in Crestwood
San Diego Padres infielder Tucupita Marcano, a former Pittsburgh Pirate, is permanently banned from the MLB for violating the league's gambling policy.
Ángel Hernández unsuccessfully sued Major League Baseball for racial discrimination.
By the seventh inning, Kenwood was still leading 3-1 with one out, when Lane Tech's Tyler Trapp hit a double.
More than two dozen people became U.S. citizens under sunny skies at Chicago's Guaranteed Rate Field on Wednesday. About 25 people from 17 different countries took the oath to defend the U.S. Constitution.
Amaan Khan, whose mom was born in Pakistan, got the opportunity to pitch for the Pakistan national team.
Amaan Khan, whose mom was born in Pakistan, got the opportunity to pitch for the Pakistan national team.
On Opening Day this year, only 6% of players in Major League Baseball were Black. As CBS 2’s Charlie De Mar reports, Chicago teacher Earnest Horton is trying to change that.
On the Chicago Cubs home opener, CBS 2 stopped by Ballerism near Wrigley Field where fans can buy unique clothes that focus on the tradition and history of baseball.
The flags were flying high at Wrigley Field once again on Monday as the Chicago Cubs took on the Colorado Rockies for their home opener. Thousands of fans flocked under the marquee at Clark and Addison to get a picture to let people know baseball is back.
The flags were flying high at Wrigley Field once again on Monday as the Chicago Cubs took on the Colorado Rockies for their home opener. Some fans came all the way from Austin, Texas, to watch the Cubs home opener at Wrigley Field.
Baseball is back in Wrigleyville with the Chicago Cubs home opener. CBS 2 spoke with fans who flocked to the game at Wrigley Field.
Ahead of the Chicago Cubs home opener on Monday, CBS 2 caught up with John Vincent, a longtime singer of the National Anthem at Wrigley Field.
The smell of freshly cut grass, the crack of the bat, and the roar of the crowd are all familiar sights and sounds of baseball returning to Chicago. The Chicago White Sox started the 2024 season at home against the Detroit Tigers on Thursday, while the Cubs were on the road to play the Texas Rangers.
The Chicago White Sox worked out at Guaranteed Rate Field ahead of Thursday's Opening Day, when pitcher Garrett Crochet will make his first career start.
With Opening Day ahead for the Chicago Cubs and White Sox, one thing the home teams were watching is the weather. This year's temperatures have been as unpredictable as any game and experts say their research has found climate change to be a game changer.
Studies show how global warming can actually increase the chances of hitting home runs since warm, humid air is less dense so the ball can travel farther.
Sosa swung by the "Steve Cochran Show" ahead of a few events around town.
Sources told ESPN that Bellinger's 3-year deal is worth $80 million.
A man has been arrested in connection with the Jan. 25 theft of a Jackie Robinson statue from McAdams Park in Wichita, Kansas.
The deal, which also includes Chicago businessman Mike Veeck, had still not been finalized as of Friday afternoon.
He's an actor, comedian, and possibly the proud owner of a minor league baseball team. Our news partners at WBBM Radio reported the Joliet Slammers are in discussions with Bill Murray over a possible deal to sell the team.
The party was on at Doc's Victory Pub in Elmhurst where several people were on hand to watch the local team play in Indiana.
Illinois held the lead for nearly 30 minutes of game time, but a late rally by Missouri took the game down to the wire.
Shots were fired from inside a Nissan Altima.
Century-old department store Nordstrom has agreed to be acquired and taken private by Nordstrom family members and a Mexican retail group in a $6.25 billion deal.
Temperatures are below freezing and precipitation will likely freeze.
A report by the House Ethics Committee found former Rep. Matt Gaetz paid multiple women, including a 17-year-old girl, for sex.
A report by the House Ethics Committee found former Rep. Matt Gaetz paid multiple women, including a 17-year-old girl, for sex.
Several City Council members have called the school board's vote to fire Martinez without cause reckless and irresponsible.
Because Martinez was fired without cause, his contract allows him to stay on the job for another six months, and receive 20 weeks of severance pay.
Martinez was at Luther Burbank Elementary, 2035 N. Mobile Ave., as the Special Olympics recognized the school for excellence in inclusive sports programming.
Henyard had named three people to serve as police chief, village administrator, and village attorney without approval from the village board.
Scammers know many of us are waiting for packages this holiday season.
The National Retail Foundation projected roughly 157 million people across the country would shop last-minute and try to wrap up their shopping lists.
The strike was deliberately authorized in the midst of the busy holiday delivery season nationwide for a reason—with the Teamsters Union pushing the company for a contract.
The oysters were sold as Fanny Bay, Buckley Bay, and Royal Miyagi.
Customers said contractors from the company, Orange Elephant Roofing & Solar, seemed simply to disappear into thin air. But that is only the tip of the iceberg.
Some 13 oz. bags of Lay's Classic Potato Chips may contain an undeclared allergen, according to the snack company.
The Wisconsin Department of Health Services announced Wednesday that it had detected presumptive positive human case of H5N1 in Barron County.
The sisters share a special bond of getting a second chance at life, which they both received at the age of 38 years old.
An even larger investment of $500 million is going toward 10 new outpatient facilities throughout the South Side that will add 85,000 health care appointments each year.
Scientists used the NanoGripper to grab particles from the SARS-CoV2 virus that causes COVID-19.
Sunday night marked the last night in business for Strat's, after 38 years.
The National Retail Foundation projected roughly 157 million people across the country would shop last-minute and try to wrap up their shopping lists.
Baristas at the store at 5964 N. Ridge Ave. in Edgewater have been on strike since Friday calling for higher wages and better staffing.
The strike was deliberately authorized in the midst of the busy holiday delivery season nationwide for a reason—with the Teamsters Union pushing the company for a contract.
Owner Eddie Lakin made the announcement Wednesday. He said the last day for the restaurant at 1571 Sherman Ave. would be this coming Saturday, Dec. 21.
Taylor also played two nights at Ravinia this past June.
Mindy Kaling and Morris Chestnut announced the nominations for the 82nd annual Golden Globes, with 10 nominees revealed live on CBS News.
The lawsuit alleges the unidentified girl was raped at a Video Music Awards afterparty in 2000.
Social media sleuths noticed that the house next door to the iconic "Home Alone" house in Winnetka is now up for sale.
Here are the top songs, artists, and albums streamed on Spotify in Chicago this year, according to communications agency Burson Global.
Head to Racine, Wisconsin to O&H Danish Bakery for some holiday treats.
After months of maintenance, Rome's Trevi Fountain has reopened.
Take a Mental Health Minute with Marie Saavedra.
Millions of people are hitting the roads and taking to the skies in Chicago for holiday travel. More than 3.5 million passengers are expected to fly in and out of O'Hare and Midway airports through the new year.
Meteorologist Laura Bannon has the extended forecast.
Shots were fired from inside a Nissan Altima.
A report by the House Ethics Committee found former Rep. Matt Gaetz paid multiple women, including a 17-year-old girl, for sex.
No citations were issued in the crash. The police Major Accident Investigation Unit is investigating.
Several City Council members have called the school board's vote to fire Martinez without cause reckless and irresponsible.
Illinois held the lead for nearly 30 minutes of game time, but a late rally by Missouri took the game down to the wire.
"San Antonio has really led the way in using aerial surveillance technology to prevent these activities," said Ald. Brian Hopkins (2nd), who chairs the City Council Public Safety Committee.
Customers said contractors from the company, Orange Elephant Roofing & Solar, seemed simply to disappear into thin air. But that is only the tip of the iceberg.
Survivors, advocates and experts have weighed in on Mayor Brandon Johnson's pledge to create a task force to study the safety of Black women in Chicago.
The Chicago-based company is accused of tricking diners about delivery fees, misleading drivers about pay, and listing restaurants on its platform without permission.
Now-retired Joliet police Sgt. Javier Esqueda was charged in connection with leaking squad car video of a man who died in Joliet police custody.
Illinois held the lead for nearly 30 minutes of game time, but a late rally by Missouri took the game down to the wire.
The Ramblers have lost two of their last three after and eight-game win streak to open the season.
Caleb Williams threw for 334 yards and two touchdowns following a string of shaky performances for the Bears.
Nikola Vucevic scored 19 points and 10 assists to lead the Bulls, whose season-high three-game winning streak ended.
Booser went 2-3 with a 3.38 ERA, one save and 43 strikeouts in 43 relief appearances with the Red Sox in his first season in the majors in 2024.
In each incident, the burglars crashed a dark sedan into businesses and destroyed the front window or glass door.
With the holidays fast approaching, many Lincoln Parkers want others to be aware and stay safe as they get ready to travel.
It happened around 4 a.m. at Eddie's Market in the 11000 block of South Halsted Street.
Richard Allen was sentenced to 65 years for each death, totaling 130 years in prison.
Sidi Mohamed Abdallahi, 22, had been facing hate crime and terrorism charges in an attack on a Jewish man in late October. He has since died by suicide in custody
