New Statue honoring Kobe, GiGi Bryant unveiled
The statue is inspired by pictures of the father and daughter taken shortly before they died.
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The statue is inspired by pictures of the father and daughter taken shortly before they died.
Joe "Jellybean" Bryant, a former Philadelphia 76ers and La Salle University basketball great and the father of the late, NBA legend Kobe Bryant, has died. He was 69.
At the memorial service for Kobe Bryant on Monday, Michael Jordan called the Los Angeles Lakers legend a "dear friend" who was "like a little brother."
The wrongful death lawsuit filed by Vanessa Bryant in Los Angeles Superior Court said the pilot was careless and negligent by flying in cloudy conditions Jan. 26 and should have aborted the flight that killed all nine people aboard.
Anthony Davis finished with 20 points after hitting the winning free throw to lift Team LeBron to a victory over Team Giannis in the All-Star game at the United Center Sunday night.
The NBA All-Star Game was under way at the United Center Sunday night.
Bryant's widow, Vanessa, had requested items, which were to be cataloged and shipped to the family. Flowers will be composted and spread around plants near Staples Center.
CBS 2's Ryan Baker was among the panelists who discussed the value of the star athlete's life and the legacy he leaves behind.
It'll matter to Chicago-area charities, which will benefit from however many quarters Team LeBron and Team Giannis win that night.
Kobe Bryant's death, along with his daughter Gianna, has really been felt all over the world.
While the investigation into the cause of the crash was just beginning and crews were still working to recover the bodies, experts and armchair pilots alike flooded social media and the airwaves with speculation, some of them suggesting that the pilot had become disoriented in the dense fog that had settled along part of the flight path.
The Bulls players have been rocked by the news. They are young and many never saw Michael Jordan play. Kobe was their Jordan growing up
The Willis Tower was among many landmarks around the country to light up in Los Angeles Lakers purple and gold Monday night, in honor of the life of Kobe Bryant.
The State of Illinois previously owned the helicopter that crashed near Los Angeles this past weekend – taking the lives of NBA legend Kobe Bryant and eight others.
Host Alicia Keys said she was feeling "crazy sad" about Bryant. She was joined on stage with Boyz II Men, who collectively sang "It's So Hard to Say Goodbye to Yesterday."
The United Center is adorned in the Lakers purple and gold in honor of basketball icon Kobe Bryant.
CBS 2's Ryan Baker shared his personal connection to Kobe Bryant with viewers Monday morning.
The United Center mounted a tribute to Kobe Bryant Sunday night, after the Los Angeles Lakers legend was killed along with his 13-year-old daughter Gianna and seven others in a helicopter crash.
Bryant, 41, was named as a nominee for the Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame last month.
The world was mourning the loss Sunday of NBA legend Kobe Bryant, who was killed in a helicopter crash near Los Angeles along with his 13-year-old daughter and seven others.
The helicopter that crashed near Los Angeles and took the lives of NBA icon Kobe Bryant, has 13-year-old daughter Gianna, and seven others was once owned by the State of Illinois.
The man formerly known as Ron Artest discusses The Malice At The Palace, winning an NBA title, and his new documentary "Quiet Storm: The Ron Artest Story."
"There's something about five that beats three," Jordan says.
With so many great NBA moments in 2016, how can anyone narrow it down to the best? Thanks to LeBron, Steph and Kyrie, just like this.
Kobe played at an obscene level for 18 of his 20 years. The 18-time NBA All-Star scored more points than almost anyone. Need more proof?
The Porsche was last seen traveling westbound on West Thornton Avenue before making a left-hand turn southbound on North Winthrop Avenue.
A strong cold front arrives Monday, bringing a chance for gusty snow showers.
It's not clear how many people were killed or injured because of the crash.
Traffic is being rerouted off I-390 at Meacham Road.
Indiana State Police said the truck overturned about two miles south of the Lowell exit, ending up in a field off the expressway.
Countries targeted by President Trump for higher so-called reciprocal tariffs are due to go into effect on Wednesday.
A deal to sell the widely popular platform remains a work in progress.
One source said the firings come after Laura Loomer presented President Trump with opposition research on NSC staffers she views as neoconservatives or not sufficiently loyal to him.
Tinaglia said he supports a new Bears stadium in Arlington Heights, but the franchise and the village need to come to an agreement on common goals.
Chicago Teachers Union House of Delegates approves tentative agreement
A Mega Millions lottery ticket that contained all the winning numbers — bought along the western edge of the Chicago metro area, in DeKalb County — has made someone in Illinois $344 million richer this week.
CBS News Chicago spent months trying to get a simple answer from Lynwood Mayor Jada Curry about her salary.
In most of Lisle, residents get their water from the village. But in one section, the Oak View subdivision, a private company supplies the water, and residents are furious about the bills.
Mark Aiello's winning bets banked $389,000 — enough for his daughter's future college education. But a moment was about all it lasted, as all his bets were suddenly canceled as if he'd never made them.
This threat was a response to the EU's 50% tariffs on American whiskey, which are set to go into effect next month.
Multiple FDA labs were cut amid Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr.'s layoffs this week.
The device is smaller than a grain of rice — and is suited particularly to help newborn babies with congenital heart defects.
The Lake County Health Department confirmed to the school district that the person is isolated from others and undergoing treatment.
According to the public health department, the cuts affect 22 contracts and over 100 staff positions.
Right now, the industry standards call for AFib patients to take blood thinners for the rest of their lives.
Tinaglia said he supports a new Bears stadium in Arlington Heights, but the franchise and the village need to come to an agreement on common goals.
The Supreme Court appears to be leaning toward a Catholic charitable organization pushing back against the state of Wisconsin in the latest religious rights case to come before the court.
Notably in St. Louis, hometown company Anheuser-Busch ended a 30-year partnership. Bud Light is also a top sponsor of Chicago pride events — and there may be a change there too.
Singleton will be the first to tell you her success is not a solo act.
The owners are waiting to see if the federal grants they lost are reinstated.
Nintendo has announced a June 5 launch date for its latest gaming console, the Switch 2.
A unique talent, Val Kilmer was praised as an acting chameleon who took on varied and challenging roles, and the results were often memorable.
Lollapalooza announced the daily lineup for the 2025 festival in Grant Park July 31 through Aug. 3. Tickets are going fast.
Want to catch the 2025 NCAA March Madness tournament? Here's how to stream the college basketball games for free.
The Lollapalooza 2025 lineup is here, featuring Doechii, Sabrina Carpenter, and Olivia Rodrigo among the headliners.
A bombing video posted by the Trump administration suggests causalities in the campaign may be higher than that. A black and white drone footage released by the administration shows a group of several dozen people gathered in a circle.
Hamas says it will only release the remaining 59 hostages, 24 of whom are believed to be alive, in exchange for the release of more Palestinian prisoners.
After days of rain and deadly tornadoes across parts of the south, the worst of the weather isn't over yet.
Specifically, they tell citizens to be careful about what's on their phones or other electronics.
The protests came as investors are bracing for the week ahead after stocks plummeted last week. president trump's 10% tariffs are now in effect, with higher reciprocal tariffs set to switch on this week.
It's not clear how many people were killed or injured because of the crash.
Hundreds of "Hands Off" protests were held around the country, taking aim at the Trump administration's cuts to the federal workforce, immigration policies, tariffs, and more.
The Porsche was last seen traveling westbound on West Thornton Avenue before making a left-hand turn southbound on North Winthrop Avenue.
Former Chicago Sky star Sylvia Fowles and longtime NBA referee and Chicago native Danny Crawford also were selected to the Basketball Hall of Fame's 2025 class.
A strong cold front arrives Monday, bringing a chance for gusty snow showers.
"You can outrun the police in certain circumstances. We terminate pursuits for safety reasons. But you can't outrun technology," Oak Brook Police Chief Brian Strockis said.
A south suburban man under investigation for mishandling remains at his crematory has previously been fined for taking bodies from a hospital without a funeral director license.
Researchers at the Shedd Aquarium are putting tiny trackers inside fish living in the Chicago River to study them and the environment.
"If we come together and we do something, we can make this stop, and we can do it together," said Pam Bosley, co-founder of the non-profit group Purpose over Pain.
In most of Lisle, residents get their water from the village. But in one section, the Oak View subdivision, a private company supplies the water, and residents are furious about the bills.
The New York Red Bulls rallied to beat the Chicago Fire 2-1 at Sports Illustrated Stadium on Saturday night.
Carson Kelly homered and drove in four runs, and the Chicago Cubs beat the San Diego Padres 7-1 for their fifth consecutive win.
Former Chicago Sky star Sylvia Fowles and longtime NBA referee and Chicago native Danny Crawford also were selected to the Basketball Hall of Fame's 2025 class.
Kerry Carpenter homered for the third time in two games and Spencer Torkelson had a home run and a double as the Detroit Tigers beat the Chicago White Sox 7-2 for their fourth win in five games following an opening three-game skid.
Josh Giddey had 15 points, 19 rebounds and 12 assists for his sixth triple-double of the season.
Police said, around 1:10 p.m., officers responded to a report of shots fired in the 3200 block of Clinton Avenue.
Kyler Reese, 21, and Chaun Allen, 22, both have been charged in federal court with conspiracy, robbery of a mail carrier, and brandishing a firearm during a crime of violence.
Illinois state Rep. Marcus Evans (D-Chicago) said he's working to change state law to improve enforcement when riders are banned from the CTA.
British actor and comedian Russell Brand has been charged with multiple counts of rape and sexual assault, London police said.
The car was wanted for fleeing and eluding out of west suburban Oak Brook.
