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Mike Mollo will be fighting this Friday at US Cellular Field in a rematch against heavyweight Artur "The Pin" Szpilka of Wieliczka, Poland. He joined Laurence Holmes to talk about the rematch and tells Laurence that he will be the main event come this Friday Night.
Promoters Frank Mugnolo, Dominic Pesoli, and IBO Light Heavyweight World Champion Andrzej Fonfara joined Hanley and Haugh in studio to promote the first outdoor boxing event in Chicago since Sonny Liston knocked out Floyd Patterson at Comiskey Park on September 25th, 1962.
Kelly Kraft is the CEO of the Illinois Sports Facility Authority. She joined me to talk about "The Big Fight 2" at U.S. Cellular Field, August 16, 2013.
Put up your dukes! Commuters in downtown Chicago enjoyed a few rounds center ring at Daley Plaza today.
Listen to my "5 Good Minutes" with the Champ, Floyd "Money" Mayweather. Truly entertaining!!
Watch the end of Floyd Mayweather's media session in Chicago as he gets ready for his next stop in Atlanta Georgia.
Floyd Mayweather is introduced to the fans at the Chicago Theatre. Click and watch Floyd's opening statements as he promotes Mayweather/Alvarez.
Listen to Floyd Mayweather's entire Q & A live at the Chicago Theatre.
Floyd Mayweather and Saul Alvarez will be holding a press conference in Chicago on Wednesday for fans in advance of the September fight. Both fighters will be in attendance.
The former WBA Welterweight Champion and current analyst for Showtime Championship Boxing, Paulie Malignaggi, joined me to talk about his loss against Adrien Broner. Listen to Pauli's analysis of the fight, who he wants to fight next, and what does the future look like for Adrien Broner.
Boxing will be held at US Cellular Field this August 16th
Bobby Hitz to offer "Fight Night at the Horseshoe" live via Ustream Pay Per View on Saturday, June 8, at 7:30 PM
Jim Lampley is the lead announcer for HBO Championship Boxing. He joined me to preview the fight between Chad Dawson and Adonis Stevenson and the undercard fight between Yuriorkis Gamboa and Darley Perez. These fights can be seen this Saturday, June 8th on HBO Boxing After Dark.
Steve Kim is highly regarded as one of the best boxing writers in the country and is the lead columnist for maxboxing.com. Steve, along with his staff, spoke with the CEO of Golden Boy Promotions, Richard Schaefer, to confirm the news that Floyd Mayweather will fight Canelo Alvarez September 14th at the MGM Grand in Las Vegas.
Paulie Malignaggi is currently the WBA Welterweight Champion of the World. Paulie is fighting Adrien Broner June 22nd at the Barclay's Center in Brooklyn. He is also a boxing analyst for Showtime and will be calling the fight between Lamont Peterson and Lucas Matthysse. The fight is this Saturday in Atlantic City, New Jersey, and will be broadcasted live on Showtime.
Freddie Roach is a five time trainer of the year and the longtime trainer to boxing superstar Manny Pacquiao. He joined me to talk about Manny Pacquiao's next fight against Brandon Rios, which will be held on November 24th in Macau China.
Stephen Espinoza, the Executive Vice President for Showtime Sports, joined me to talk about Mayweather vs. Guerrero. Listen to Stephen as he gives his assessment of the fight and explains how well it did on Pay-Per-View.
Robert "The Ghost" Guerrero is fighting Floyd Mayweather Jr. this Saturday, May 4th on Showtime Pay-Per-View. In the buildup to the fight Ruben Guerrero, Robert's father, almost caused a riot yesterday at the Mayweather/Guerrero press conference when he called Floyd Mayweather a wife beater.
Al Bernstein is a Hall of Fame Boxing Broadcaster and is the lead analyst for Showtime Championship Boxing. He will be calling the fight between Floyd Mayweather Jr. and Robert Guerrero this Saturday, May 4th on Showtime PPV. Listen to Al preview the Mayweather fight and hear him talk about his new book: "Al Bernstein: 30 Years, 30 Undeniable Truths About Boxing, Sports, and TV"
Ricky Hatton is the former WBA (Super), IBF, IBO and The Ring Light Welterweight Champion, and WBA Welterweight Champion of the World. He is now the promoter for Martin Murray, a British Professional boxer who will face Sergio Martinez this Saturday, April 27th, live on HBO.
Andre Ward is the WBA and The Ring Super Middleweight Champion of the World. He was recently stripped of his WBC Super Middleweight Title due to inactivity. He has not fought since his defeat over Chad Dawson in September of 2012. After the Dawson fight he had shoulder surgery and has not fought since.
Mike Joyce, the head trainer to Lamar Fenner, joined me to talk about Lamar's fight against Tamerlan Tsarnaev. Tsarnaev was one of the Boston bombing suspect's who was killed overnight.
A Chicago attorney coached a boxer who faced one of the two suspects in the Boston Marathon bombings four years ago.
WBA Welterweight Champion and Boxing analyst for Showtime Sports, Pauli Malignaggi, joined me to talk about his upcoming fight against Adrien Broner. The fight will take place June 22nd at the Barclays Center in New York.
Unofficial ringside judge for HBO Boxing, Harold Lederman joined me to preview this Saturday's fight between Nonito Donaire and Guillermo Rigondeaux. The fight will be held at Radio City Music Hall in New York City and can be seen live on HBO.
The 29-person team will advise the prosecutor's office on everything from handling gun violence cases to wrongful convictions to public corruption.
Parking garage managers said the number of parkers is down since the pandemic, as more people work remotely, leaving them struggling to make a profit.
Blue Man Group still has ongoing shows in Boston and Las Vegas, and will begin performing in Orlando in April 2025.
At least five robberies have been reported, with the latest happening on Wednesday.
The legislation was spurred by the story of a woman who was sexually abused by a teacher, only to have a psychiatrist later testify during her lawsuit that not all cases of sexual abuse are traumatic.
The 29-person team will advise the prosecutor's office on everything from handling gun violence cases to wrongful convictions to public corruption.
Parking garage managers said the number of parkers is down since the pandemic, as more people work remotely, leaving them struggling to make a profit.
Cook Cook State's Attorney Kim Foxx sat down with CBS News Chicago to reflect on her legacy after eight years in office.
President-elect Donald Trump announced Gaetz as his nominee to be attorney general last week.
The reopened Pilsen facility is one of three that Mayor Brandon Johnson promised would reopen by the end of the year.
So far, despite several requests, the woman has not been able to get a hold of her medical records to send to her new doctors.
Those in the industry who spoke to CBS News Chicago said their margins are already so slim that an increased liquor tax could drive business owners to close their doors.
Robin McElroy said she loves everything about her Morgan Park home—except for the panic-inducing surprises she has been getting in the mail about her supposedly unpaid taxes.
Scammers often get financial information and personal details, or lure in veterans with videos that claim they can win lots of money,
It's the season of giving, but if you're not careful with finances, you could be getting a hefty bill at the end of the holiday season.
Little Penelope Lo Destro's parents were about to start their family when there was a terrible diagnosis.
Lattes and other espresso-based drinks may not be available at some McDonald's restaurants due to a glitch with coffee machines.
The FDA sent a warning letter flagging "significant violations" of manufacturing regulations for Tom's of Maine toothpaste.
The 65-year-old actor and stand-up comedian, best known for portraying Joey Gladstone on "Full House," said he first noticed symptoms in October.
An attorney representing a conservative prosecutor struggled Monday to convince Wisconsin's liberal-leaning Supreme Court to reactivate the state's 175-year-old abortion ban.
Owner Ricky Burns made a big dream come true in the tiny space on Western Avenue in West Ridge.
Those in the industry who spoke to CBS News Chicago said their margins are already so slim that an increased liquor tax could drive business owners to close their doors.
The nonprofit Far South Community Development Corporation is working to create everlasting change—and has a vision specifically for the commercial corridor at 115th and Halsted streets.
Wonder Group, a New York-based food ordering company that touts "fast fine" dining, is set to be Grubhub's new owner.
Foxtrot will be pouring free drip coffee between 6 a.m. and 10 a.m. at the Fulton Market location to celebrate the reopening.
The 17-time Grammy Award-winning artist's new album features 12 songs.
The British pop star is bringing her Brat 2025 arena tour to the Allstate Arena on April 28 at 7 p.m
Ravyn Lenae, a rising R&B star from the South Side of Chicago, is among the artists announced Wednesday for the popular California desert music festival.
Speaking to American Theatre in 2018, Vire said he arrived in Chicago as a "lapsed actor," and fell into theatre criticism "through the back door."
"America demanded it and now it's happening: Taco Bell's new Cheesy Chalupa Supreme. In other news, I'm hosting the Oscars," Conan O'Brien said.
As she prepares to take office next month, Cook County States Attorney-elect Eileen O'Neill Burke on Friday shed some light on the future of the prosecutor's office, announcing the members of her transition team, which will weigh in on a range of hot-button topics.
CBS News Chicago chief meteorologist Albert Ramon has the latest 7-day forecast.
The Cook County Circuit Court on Friday celebrated National Adoption Day by uniting 10 children with eight families. The Illinois Department of Children and Family Services found more children their forever homes in 2024 than in any of the previous four years.
Illinois lawmakers have passed new legislation spurred by the story of a woman who was sexually abused by a teacher, only to have a psychiatrist claim that not all cases of sexual abuse are traumatic when she sued Chicago Public Schools.
Operators of Chicago parking garages are warning that their rates could go up next year, if a proposed tax is approved as part of Mayor Brandon Johnson's budget plan for 2025.
The 53-foot Colorado blue spruce donated by the Holden-Shaddick family in Logan Square will be wrapped with thousands of lights.
At least five robberies have been reported, with the latest happening on Wednesday.
Parking garage managers said the number of parkers is down since the pandemic, as more people work remotely, leaving them struggling to make a profit.
The 29-person team will advise the prosecutor's office on everything from handling gun violence cases to wrongful convictions to public corruption.
Blue Man Group still has ongoing shows in Boston and Las Vegas, and will begin performing in Orlando in April 2025.
The 29-person team will advise the prosecutor's office on everything from handling gun violence cases to wrongful convictions to public corruption.
Cook Cook State's Attorney Kim Foxx sat down with CBS News Chicago to reflect on her legacy after eight years in office.
A judge released Constantin Beldie on electronic monitoring in October, after he allegedly beat and tried to kidnap his estranged wife. He's now accused of killing her weeks later.
So far, despite several requests, the woman has not been able to get a hold of her medical records to send to her new doctors.
The police department has spent $22.6 million in overtime this year for officers working special events — only about $2 million of which has been reimbursed to the city.
Craig Smith and Nick Foligno also scored as the 'Hawks stopped a three-game slide.
The Bears' defense hopes to make life miserable for Minnesota QB Sam Darnold this coming Sunday.
Will Riley led Illinois (3-1) with 18 points and nine rebounds while Kylan Boswell added 17 and Kasparas Jakucionis had 15.
Zach Lavine scored 27 points to lead Chicago. Torrey Craig added 15, while Nikola Vucevic and Coby White had 14 each.
Morgan went 3-0 with a 1.93 ERA in 32 appearances last season for the AL Central champion Guardians.
K9 officer Riggs served 8 years on the force. He was 10 years old.
One man suffered multiple gunshot wounds and was rushed to an area hospital for treatment, police said.
The woman was taken to Advocate Christ Medical Center in Oak Lawn in critical condition.
Don Archer helped police catch the thief in less than 24 hours.
When the girl woke up, the man fled the scene on a rental bicycle, according to police.
