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On Sunday, 45,000 runners will pound the pavement in the Chicago Marathon. Crossing the finish line after 26.2 grueling miles will a be life changing moment, but even more so for two men who hope it's the start of a successful run towards turning their lives around.
For the first time, five-time champ Tiger Woods won't be in the field of the BMW Championship. And, as CBS 2's Megan Mawicke reports, that isn't good news for a tournament that might be making its final appearance at Cog Hill.
It's been eight years since Olympia Fields Country Club hosted some of the world's best golfers in a U.S. Open. There's a major event going on there this week with the U.S. Girls Junior Championship, CBS 2's Megan Mawicke reports.
An ambidextrous batter isn't a rare creature in baseball, but an ambidextrous pitcher is. As CBS 2's Megan Mawicke reports, two hands are better than one for a local high school hurler.
Bears tight end Greg Olsen is helping to kick cancer. Olsen hosted a charity kickball tournament in Grant Park on Saturday, in honor of his mother, Susan, who is a 10-year breast cancer survivor.
U.S. Olympic officials are hoping to get a hand from the Chicago area to get the sport of team handball off the ground here in the states.
For years Jennie Finch was the face of the Chicago Bandits and women's professional softball. Now you will find her name on the Bandits' brand new ballpark in Rosemont
The Wildcats, moving forward in the NIT, are the last college basketball team standing in Chicago. CBS 2's Megan Mawicke talks with the coach and players.
The NHL postseason is still a few weeks away, but it already feels like playoff hockey for the Chicago Blackhawks.
Some of the area's best amateur boxers will be bobbing and weaving in the ring when the annual Golden Gloves competition gets started on Friday at Gordon Tech High School, a switch from old St. Andrews Gym.
The Chicago Rush arena football team wants to build bridges to fans this year, especially if there's an NFL lockout. CBS 2's Megan Mawicke reports.
Alexa Messina will try to help Sandberg High School qualify for the state gymnastics finals on Wednesday. She's also trying to qualify individually, but she should get a perfect 10 just for being able to walk.
Getting into Canton proved to be more elusive for Richard Dent than the quarterbacks he brought down 137 times during his career.
Bears quarterback Jay Cutler will have an MRI on his knee later Monday, after an injury took him out for the second half of the team's losing NFC Championship Game against the Green Bay Packers.
When Jay Cutler's name has come up in past comparisons of NFL quarterbacks, "never been to the playoffs" before was always mentioned; but that has never bothered Cutler.
In a Chicago Bears season full of breaks this might be the biggest yet.
The Bears have their share of veterans that know what the playoffs are all about: higher intensity and a faster pace. So are they giving any advice to the playoff newbies? CBS 2's Megan Mawicke reports.
Coach Lovie Smith says the Bears are still in excellent position, even after Sunday's embarrassing loss to the Patriots.
He's hard-hitting on the field but decompresses by playing piano.
Aaron Rodgers? Check. Brett Favre? Check. Michael Vick? Another check off the list. The Bears have had success against elite quarterbacks this year, but now comes New England's Tom Brady.
The Eagles are the second best scoring team in the NFL, while the Bears are tied with the Packers for the stingiest in allowing points. As CBS 2's Megan Mawicke reports, something's gotta give on Sunday.
The Eagles and the Bears aren't the only big football game in town this weekend. The U.S. Women's soccer team is taking on Italy Saturday at Toyota Park with a spot in next year's World Cup at stake.
The Bears enjoyed a long weekend off, but they'll have their work cut out for them as they get ready for Michael Vick. CBS 2's Megan Mawicke reports.
It might be week 10 but the Bears offense is finally starting to come together. They've shown a much more balanced attack, and Jay Cutler has been ad-libbing a bit more, bringing a new element to Mike Martz's scheme. CBS 2's Megan Mawicke reports.
Thousands of swimmers across the country dove in head first for a great cause on Tuesday, in honor or one of their fellow athletes whom they lost four years ago.
Illinois held the lead for nearly 30 minutes of game time, but a late rally by Missouri took the game down to the wire.
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.
The market will close its doors on the night before Christmas.
The Ramblers have lost two of their last three after and eight-game win streak to open the season.
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.
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.
Meteorologist Kylee Miller has your 10 p.m. First Alert Weather forecast for Sunday, Dec. 22, 2024.
No citations were issued in the crash. The police Major Accident Investigation Unit is investigating.
Caleb Williams threw for 334 yards and two touchdowns following a string of shaky performances for the Bears.
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.
Temperatures are below freezing and precipitation will likely freeze.
"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
