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A Highland Park man is heading to Las Vegas next month, in hopes of becoming the best bagger in the country.
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A Highland Park man is heading to Las Vegas next month, in hopes of becoming the best bagger in the country.
When pitcher Kerry Wood retired a Cub, he knew he wanted to stay in Chicago and give back.
Markus Mariluch has wanted to be a professional bull rider since he was a kid. He talks with WBBM's Lisa Fielding at this weekend's competition in Rosemont.
Local gun control advocates are applauding President Barack Obama's executive orders to expand background checks for firearm sales at gun shows and other measures, but opponents say it won't stop criminals from getting guns.
Child sex trafficking has become an epidemic in Illinois. Now, the Department of Children and Family Services wants your help to stamp out the practice.
A 21-year-old woman was killed, and at least four other people were injured Monday morning, when a charter bus crashed on the inbound Stevenson Expressway.
Kelly Newman says April 9 is a day she'll never forget.
Chicago's second oldest church was celebrating a milestone Tuesday, while busily preparing for Christmas services
About 30 people chanted and held signs across from City Hall, once again calling for the resignations of the Mayor Rahm Emanuel and Cook County State's Attorney Anita Alvarez.
The family of a Naperville woman who died inside a Texas jail in July says they are not happy with grand jury proceedings going on in Houston this week.
Tonight, the music of Figrin D'an and the Modal Nodes will be performing for one night only at The Whistler, 2421 N Milwaukee Ave.
Chicago's nature museum is hoping people think of how they can improve the environment when they make their New Year's resolutions for 2016.
In a symbolic gesture to urge the governor and state lawmakers to come up with a budget, a group of community activists on Monday purchased Illinois Lottery tickets, and pledged to donate any winnings to the state.
A Chicago police commander has been acquitted of all charges for allegedly shoving a gun in a suspect's mouth two years ago.
17-year-old Quinn Gorman got quite the surprise during gym class as she was presented with concert tickets as part of the, "Make a Difference Off The Field' campaign.
Relatives of Laquan McDonald on Friday thanked activists who have been marching and protesting in support of the late teen, and called on President Barack Obama to convene a White House summit in gun violence and police brutality in Chicago.
Virginia Thompson and her two children fell on hard times last winter. Thompson got into a car accident that left her unable to work, and she soon faced eviction, with nowhere to go, so she turned to the Salvation Army for help.
Looking for a Christmas tree? The second annual Tree Sale fundraiser is up and running at the North Suburban YMCA in Northbook.
It's become the latest victim of the budget stalemate. The Illinois secretary of state's office says it will not be conducting its annual holiday handicapped placard sting because the money isn't there.
Today is Giving Tuesday but what if you don't have the money to donate this holiday? There's another way to give back.
Mayor Rahm Emanuel announced Tuesday that Police Supt. Garry McCarthy is out as the city's top cop, as the mayor seeks to rebuild public trust in the Police Department.
A Chicago police officer has been charged with first-degree murder in the shooting death of 17-year-old Laquan McDonald. Officer Jason Van Dyke was expected to appear for a bond hearing at noon Tuesday.
Wondertucky Whiskey and Bourbon is created and distilled in a small, 2,000 square foot space in Woodstock.
You've heard of baseball cards, what about police officer trading cards?
Police have found the vehicle connected with the fatal shooting of a Chicago postal worker, but it was torched.
The ages of the victims range from 20 to 44.
The robberies happened in Brighton Park, Back of the Yard, Gage Park, Chicago Lawn, and Garfield Ridge neighborhoods.
The burglaries happened in the Austin and West Garfield Park neighborhoods during the evening and early morning hours, with the latest happening on Wednesday.
One bus passenger had just closed her eyes for a moment, and suddenly, she felt herself thrown from her seat.
More than two dozen House Democrats have now publicly called for President Biden to end his bid for re-election.
"I am not supposed to be here tonight," former President Donald Trump said. "I stand before you in this arena only by the grace of almighty God."
Two senior House Democrats believe Biden could leave the 2024 presidential race within days after a pressure campaign from top Democratic lawmakers.
The delegates signaled total comfort and confidence with where things sit four months before the election.
Trump would also lead Harris. Voters say both Biden and Trump encouraged national unity after assassination attempt against Trump.
The hike was fueled mainly by the company's Safety Modernization Program to replace nearly 2,000 miles of dangerous, old, deteriorating natural gas pipes.
As of Tuesday evening, a total of five tornadoes had been confirmed in the Chicago area from the storms Monday night and six Sunday night.
The tax is up just 2 cents compared with Sunday. But it is quite a jump compared with the Illinois gas seven years ago.
One third of Chicago's roughly 400 new car dealers are using pen and paper to complete deals.
The family asked CBS 2 for help after they found themselves stuck with random stuff and boxes filling their space—and nowhere else left to turn.
A warning of a Listeria monocytogenes outbreak affecting 12 states, including Pennsylvania, New Jersey and New York, was issued by the CDC Friday afternoon linking infections to sliced meat at deli counters.
Lisa Gee's experience taught her the life-saving importance of organ donations for thousands of patients.
Keisha House said people trust their hairdressers and barbers, and great communication takes place while in those chairs.
The FDA found even some products that claimed to be "sterile" were contaminated.
Under state law, all children living in a high-risk ZIP code must be tested for lead exposure at 12, 24, and 36 months of age.
Bally's took possession of the River West property July 5.
The plant, which was indefinitely idled in February 2023, is expected to reopen next year.
Fiscal Year 2024 saw total cannabis sales exceed $2 billion, which exceeded the figures for Fiscal Years 2023 and 2022.
Kroger owns the Mariano's brand, while Albertsons owns Jewel-Osco.
The DNC arrives at the United Center from Aug. 19-22.
Newhart was an Oak Park native and an alumnus of Saint Ignatius College Prep and Loyola University in Chicago.
Bob Newhart, who starred in the long-running sitcoms "The Bob Newhart Show" and "Newhart," has died at age 94.
Nominations for the 76th annual Emmy Awards were announced Wednesday, with "Shōgun," "The Bear," "Hacks," "Only Murders in the Building" and "Baby Reindeer" all earning multiple major nods. See the full list of nominees for the 2024 ceremony here.
"Big Brother" announced Tuesday the 16 new Houseguests who will move into the "Big Brother" house and, for the first time ever, have the power to vote in a 17th houseguest.
After many people criticized Andress' rendition of the National Anthem online, comparing her with Fergie, the singer says she's going to rehab.
One bus passenger had just closed her eyes for a moment, and suddenly, she felt herself thrown from her seat.
Hazardous materials teams responded to an incident at an industrial plant in Channahon, Illinois, on Saturday. Firefighters were called to the area after reports of some sort of vapor release from a storage unit.
Chicago Police have found the Dodge Durango connected with the shooting death of a Chicago postal worker. However, it is unclear how much evidence they will be able to recover because that vehicle has been torched.
Sunday is National Ice Cream Day, and the Museum of Ice Cream along the Magnificent Mile is celebrating with a weekend-long celebration. Attendees can get free ice cream on Saturday and Sunday from 11 a.m. until 6 p.m. while supplies last. Marketing Manager Marcello Di Gregorio has more about the event.
The cow wandered a mile before eventually making its way back home.
Police have found the vehicle connected with the fatal shooting of a Chicago postal worker, but it was torched.
Preliminary information indicated a white Infinity sedan driven by a man, 18, with a passenger, a woman, 21, was traveling westbound when it failed to stop at a traffic signal, striking the bus occupied by the driver and a passenger traveling northbound.
The ages of the victims range from 20 to 44.
The robberies happened in Brighton Park, Back of the Yard, Gage Park, Chicago Lawn, and Garfield Ridge neighborhoods.
The burglaries happened in the Austin and West Garfield Park neighborhoods during the evening and early morning hours, with the latest happening on Wednesday.
Former Secret Service agent McCarthy said security for both conventions is now even under more scrutiny since the assassination attempt on former President Trump.
The department has now confirmed they will be providing emergency medical support both inside the secure perimeter that will be going up around the United Center.
Data show the 4th of July has historically been one of the deadliest days of the year.
The former University of Illinois football player had been hired at Aunt Martha's despite having a criminal conviction on his record.
Two battalion chiefs told CBS 2 Investigators said hiring needs to be a priority for the Chicago Fire Department, and they plan to protest their working conditions.
Michael Wacha pitched seven scoreless innings, Bobby Witt Jr. homered and drove in two runs and the Kansas City Royals beat the Chicago White Sox 7-1.
Gabriel Moreno had three hits, scored twice and drove in a run to lead the Arizona Diamondbacks to a 5-2 victory over the Chicago Cubs on Friday.
The roster will have a healthy mix of both veterans and rookies this season, all led by No. 1 overall draft pick Caleb Williams.
Franklin competed in the 2020 Tokyo Olympics and will be suiting up for Team USA a second time this summer in Paris. But earning a bronze medal at the U.S. trials to get there didn't come easy.
Opening Day is set for March 27, when the White Sox will host the Angels at Guaranteed Rate Field.
Police said the victim had gotten into a fight with the shooter, who shot him in the chest and hip.
But when thieves damaged the AC units, the heat spilled over to inside.
The robber choked the man, hit him in the head with the pliers, and took his cellphone, police said.
No other injuries were reported, police said.
Mateo was shot in the head in front of his mother and three siblings while riding in the family car in the West Lawn neighborhood.