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With the end of a 4th place season (thanks Pittsburgh) just around the corner, why is there a party going on at Wrigley?
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With the end of a 4th place season (thanks Pittsburgh) just around the corner, why is there a party going on at Wrigley?
Kerry Wood's first season back with the Chicago Cubs is over.
Brett Myers benefited from a reversed homer call to beat the Chicago Cubs again and Clint Barmes had a two-run single to help the Houston Astros to a 3-2 victory Sunday.
Ten fruitless outings, three trips to the minors, and Casey Coleman still is searching for answers. The Chicago Cubs right-hander, winless in the majors since May 19, felt lost on the mound after lasting just 3 2-3 innings in a 7-2 loss to the Cincinnati Reds on Wednesday night.
The Cubs have six home games remaining in the 2011 season. If you plan on coming out to a game, don't expect to see anything different from their first 75 contests at Wrigley Field - bad baseball, cold beer, and an overly optimistic manager who is still trying to win something this year.
Derrek Lee came off the disabled list and hit a go-ahead grand slam with two outs in the ninth inning to lift the Pittsburgh Pirates over the Chicago Cubs 7-5 on Saturday.
Mike Quade has a tough road ahead in trying to find the proper balance of winning and developing unproven talent that may affect the organization's future.
Madison Bumgarner matched his career high with 11 strikeouts, Jeff Keppinger and Pablo Sandoval hit consecutive homers in the fourth inning, and the San Francisco Giants beat the Chicago Cubs 4-0 on Wednesday to snap a three-game skid and avoid a sweep.
Zack Greinke pitched effectively into the eighth to remain perfect at home, Corey Hart homered for the second time in as many days and the Milwaukee Brewers swept the Chicago Cubs with a 3-2 win on Sunday.
The Cubs are 14-8 in August having won five of the six series that they have played. Today they go for the split against a 78-53 team, Atlanta.
It was one year ago when Mike Quade took control of the Cubs as they beat the Washington Nationals en route to a 24-13 record to finish the 2010 season.
In what should be one of many not-so-memorable Cubs seasons in a long line of such, this team is certainly finding ways to be newsworthy.
Right now, there is no managerial opening with the Cubs. But if there were, Ryne Sandberg would be reportedly open to interviewing for the job.
Left in the wake of Jim Hendry's dismissal as Cubs GM is manager Mike Quade, whose future in Chicago was already in doubt.
Go away, Carlos, and take the whole act with you. Pack up all your stomping, snorting, outsized machismo and sell it somewhere else.
Chicago Cubs manager Mike Quade says Carlos Zambrano cleaned out his locker and "walked out" on the team after giving up five homers in Friday night's 10-4 loss to the Atlanta Braves.
When Ricketts and his siblings took over the Cubs, he knew he needed to make significant changes to the baseball business, and he was not shy about telling people close to him about his plans.
Baseball watchers everywhere are trying to figure out exactly what it was that the Chicago Cubs were up to last weekend at the MLB trade deadline.
Starlin Castro homered and Matt Garza pitched seven shutout innings to lead the Chicago Cubs to a 1-0 win over the sliding Pittsburgh Pirates on Wednesday night.
In case you haven't been paying much attention to the Cubs this season Quade has a curious way of calling almost every guy on his team by a name that they weren't born with.
If the Cubs trade Zambrano and still have to pay the majority of his freight – as was rumored in the proposed deal with the Yankees – then how does that help the Cubs?
MLB Network's Peter Gammons knows Pat Gillick well and believes the longtime baseball executive would have serious interest in joining the Cubs.
The Cubs needed some help to win at home against Houston and thankfully, the Astros were happy to provide it. Zambrano earned his 7th win on the season as the Cubs defeated Houston 4-2.
Quincy Jones, the multi-talented music legend who collaborated with everyone from Michael Jackson to Frank Sinatra, has died at 91, his family announced.
he facility at 650 W. 51st St., about a block east of Halsted Street, closed last week.
More than half a million dollars has poured in during the week leading up to Election Day on Nov. 4.
All three victims were taken to the University of Chicago Medical Center in fair condition.
Every location CBS News Chicago has visited has had a wait of at least one hour—most times more.
More than half a million dollars has poured in during the week leading up to Election Day on Nov. 4.
Every location CBS News Chicago has visited has had a wait of at least one hour—most times more.
Without a federal law ensuring workers can take time off to vote, some states have stepped up with Election Day voting leave laws.
Election Day is Tuesday, which means polling places will open for voters to cast their ballot for federal, state, and local offices.
Seven battleground states, any of which could swing to either the Democrats or Republicans, hold the keys to the 2024 election contest between Trump and Harris.
For the first time since 1938, children in Des Moines, Iowa, will go trick-or-treating on Halloween. The city began its unusual custom of opting for Beggar's Night decades ago in hopes of tamping down on hooliganism.
According to the Citizens Utility Board, it will cost another $12.8 billion to complete the project--$5 billion more than previous estimates.
Dozens more lawsuits are expected.
This is part of a massive recall that includes nearly 12 million pounds of ready-to-eat meat and chicken.
The study said the unique difficulty finding a place in suburban Chicago was the result of a number of factors, including the growth of hip suburbs, big businesses relocating to the area, and high occupancy rates and slow construction.
The "Dawson's Creek" alum shared the news on Sunday and said that despite the diagnosis, there is "reason for optimism, and I'm feeling good."
Three patients at the University of Chicago Medicine are in the trial for the treatment.
Some pathogens that contaminate food are even showing up in the U.S. for the first time thanks to climate change.
McDonald's says Quarter Pounders will be back on the menu at hundreds of its restaurants after testing ruled out beef patties as the source of an E. coli outbreak.
Work in the labs at the IFSH in southwest suburban Bedford Park is centered around learning more about why some food products make people sick.
he facility at 650 W. 51st St., about a block east of Halsted Street, closed last week.
According to a statement on the brewery's website, it is closing its doors at its brewpub at 2323 N. Milwaukee Ave. after struggling to rebound following the pandemic.
The South Side warehouse has more than 200 employees, according to the union that represents 75 members.
Dozens more lawsuits are expected.
Experts raised concerns about people in already underserved communities losing easy access to drug stores.
Quincy Jones, the multi-talented music legend who collaborated with everyone from Michael Jackson to Frank Sinatra, has died at 91, his family announced.
The "Dawson's Creek" alum shared the news on Sunday and said that despite the diagnosis, there is "reason for optimism, and I'm feeling good."
In addition to talking about his work, Bennett will be presenting the award for Best Music Video at the festival.
During six undistinguished seasons in the major leagues, Bob Uecker never played an inning for the Milwaukee Brewers. But during his more than half-century as the team's play-by-play announcer, he has become a mascot for the game.
The lead singer-songwriter for the superstar band Fleetwood Mac who became a superstar solo artist talks about her latest song, "The Lighthouse," that was inspired by her own experience with abortion, and a strong desire to "do something."
Following the death of legendary music producer Quincy Jones, the native of the South Side of Chicago is being remembered for his impact on the city.
Two people were killed, including an Argo Community High School student, in a shooting Friday night in southwest suburban Summit.
Meteorologist David Yeomans has your 5 p.m. First Alert Weather forecast for Monday, Nov. 4, 2024.
Voters reported waiting for three or even nearly four hours at many locations across the city. Sabrina Franza reports.
Two people were killed, including an Argo Community High School student, in a shooting Friday night in southwest suburban Summit.
Every location CBS News Chicago has visited has had a wait of at least one hour—most times more.
Election Day is on Tuesday, and if you need to know where to vote in Illinois in the 2024 elections, here's how to find the location of your polling place.
Election Day is Tuesday, which means polling places will open for voters to cast their ballot for federal, state, and local offices.
"Jaydin was known for his kind heart, vibrant personality, and the positive impact he had on everyone around him," Argo Community High School principal Brandon Cotter said of the boy who was killed.
Quincy Jones, the multi-talented music legend who collaborated with everyone from Michael Jackson to Frank Sinatra, has died at 91, his family announced.
The man city records document as the owner of the alley declined several requests for an interview, but could be seen repeatedly driving a forklift through CBS News Chicago's shot.
Investor interest in South Shore has steadily increased with investors buying single family homes and condos.
The accused killer has a decade-long documented history of attacking law enforcement, inmates, and mental health staff. He was even issued a jail ID card alerting staff of his security threat.
Jackson has been waiting for this specific decision since his release from prison two weeks ago
The skull has been identified as Esther Granger, a 17-year-old girl who died in Indiana, in 1866.
Connor Bedard had three assists, Teuvo Teravainen got his first goal in 10 games and the Chicago Blackhawks picked up their second straight win in Southern California, defeating the Anaheim Ducks 4-2 on Sunday night.
Emari Demercado ran 53 yards for a touchdown just before halftime, James Conner added 107 yards on the ground and the surging Arizona Cardinals put together a dominant 29-9 victory over the Chicago Bears on Sunday.
Marsh was an assistant and head of player development in Vegas, and now is set to take over a team with young stars Angel Reese and Kamilla Cardoso.
The Wolves snapped a four-game losing streak in the first of 12 meetings with the IceHogs.
Los Angeles had won three of four.
All three victims were taken to the University of Chicago Medical Center in fair condition.
Police said Daniel Schmidt punched a 74-year-old man in the face after refusing to go to the back of the line at an early voting site in Orland Park.
"Jaydin was known for his kind heart, vibrant personality, and the positive impact he had on everyone around him," Argo Community High School principal Brandon Cotter said of the boy who was killed.
In each of four incidents, the robber claimed to have a gun and handed the store or restaurant employee a handwritten note announcing a robbery.
The victim was shot once in the lower back and was taken to Northwestern Memorial Hospital in fair condition.
