Cubs Fans Keeping Hope Alive Despite 0-2 Hole Heading Into NLCS Game 3
It's not an elimination game for the Cubs, but with the Mets leading 2-0 in the NLCS headed into Game 3 at Wrigley Field, it feels like a must-win matchup for Chicago.
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It's not an elimination game for the Cubs, but with the Mets leading 2-0 in the NLCS headed into Game 3 at Wrigley Field, it feels like a must-win matchup for Chicago.
It's not rocket science: The powerful Cubs lineup needs to hit a few homers.
"We haven't thought about changing any of that," Maddon says.
Everything's turning up Daniel Murphy in this postseason.
Hovering somewhere between frustration and panic is understandable right now, but keep your perspective.
Cubs fans weren't feeling deflated Sunday night, remaining true believers during rare postseason play.
"I just did not do a good enough job," Arrieta says after his team's Game 2 loss to the Mets.
Noah Syndergaard was strong into the sixth inning, and Daniel Murphy homered again.
Jason Hammel will likely start Game 4, manager Joe Maddon said.
In what should be a tight series, there's little room for miscues.
Harvey allowed two runs and struck out nine in 7 2/3 innings.
Terry Collins and Joe Maddon have a long history and friendship from working together with the California Angels.
Not everybody in Chicago is rooting for the Cubs in the NLCS, reports WBBM's Steve Miller
Quintin Berry will replace the injured Addison Russell.
If you're going to New York this weekend or if you're a Cubs fan living in the Big Apple, there's a place you'll feel right at home.
They say revenge is a dish best served cold. After 46 years, the Cubs have a chance to get back at the Mets for the 1969 season that broke many hearts in Chicago, and Mayor Rahm Emanuel said he's confident the Cubs will pull it off.
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Ready yourself for the narratives that don't matter.
Baseball's final four is set: Blue Jays and Royals in the American League and Mets and Cubs in the National League. The fun continues tonight in Kansas City.
The Cubs might finally be able to avenge their heartbreaking 1969 season.
With the Game 1 pitching matchups set, how did the hitters fare against Cubs' starter Jon Lester and the Mets' Matt Harvey?
Harvey made one start against the Cubs this season, throwing seven scoreless innings.
Beginning Saturday, it's going to be a best-of-seven between Chicago and New York for the pennant.
The Cubs were 7-0 against the Mets this season and 3-4 against the Dodgers.
Ald. Ray Lopez (15th) said the wooden or plastic traffic barriers currently recommended for permitted street fairs and festivals in Chicago are a security weakness, and that needs to change.
The incident happened on Christmas Eve just before 9 p.m. in the Garfield Park neighborhood.
The Lake County Sheriff's deputies Identified the robbery suspect as 40-year-old Chritina A. Linter. She was charged with attempted aggravated robbery.
One restaurant manager said the strip mall stores keep their cash securely locked up, so the burglars didn't get much.
Metra officials confirmed a male pedestrian was hit and killed by an inbound Union Pacific North Line train near the North Chicago station shortly after 8:30 a.m.
The explosion outside the Trump International Hotel Las Vegas on New Year's Day is being investigated as a possible act of terrorism, sources said.
There are close to 300 new Illinois or Chicago-area laws going into effect with the arrival of the new year. Here are the 2025 laws that you should keep on your radar.
The trustees' absence meant there were not enough board members to vote on paying the insurance bill.
Carter visited Chicago numerous times during his campaign for president in 1976, as president between 1977 and 1981, and after he left office.
World leaders react to the death of Jimmy Carter, the 39th president, who strived to improve the lives of Americans and people around the world for decades after his presidency.
Many turned out to take advantage of day-after-Christmas sales that can be hard to pass up.
At Yorktown Center in Lombard, just about everyone who spoke with CBS News Chicago on Monday said the act of going out and physically shopping puts them in the Christmas spirit.
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.
Cases of norovirus, a highly contagious stomach bug, are surging in the Chicago area and nationwide, according to the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.
Alex Timchak and his doctors agree that anyone facing a critical health issue should get a second opinion.
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.
John Carruthers and his thin crusts have raised $80,000—a lot of dough for charities around Chicago.
Many turned out to take advantage of day-after-Christmas sales that can be hard to pass up.
It may seem like a brave choice to launch a company making old-fashioned mechanical watches—when many wear new-fangled electronic alternatives. But the entrepreneurs' mission is bigger than just watchmaking.
At Yorktown Center in Lombard, just about everyone who spoke with CBS News Chicago on Monday said the act of going out and physically shopping puts them in the Christmas spirit.
Sunday night marked the last night in business for Strat's, after 38 years.
Here are the books and characters newly joining the list of works in the public domain in 2025.
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.
A Chicago alderman is calling for new barrier requirements for all street fairs and festivals in the city, in the wake of the deadly New Years Day terrorist attack in New Orleans and the attack at the German Christmas market earlier this month.
Two young boys share a special connection. They became buddies while battling the same cancer and having the same rare surgery.
Security was tight at the Trump International Hotel in Las Vegas on Thursday, a day after after a Tesla Cybertruck blew up outside the entrance. Investigators are beginning to piece together who was behind the blast.
Authorities also say the attacker posted videos declaring his support for ISIS to his Facebook page hours ahead of the attack. Tara Molina reports.
Some adorable cats and kittens are ready for their forever homes in the new year. They’re waiting to meet you at Barb’s Precious Rescue in Palatine.
One day after a man drove a truck into New Year's revelers on Bourbon Street, the FBI says he likely did not have accomplices.
Ald. Ray Lopez (15th) said the wooden or plastic traffic barriers currently recommended for permitted street fairs and festivals in Chicago are a security weakness, and that needs to change.
The 35-year-old trooper was hit and killed by a car two days before Christmas on I-55 near Channahon.
The incident happened on Christmas Eve just before 9 p.m. in the Garfield Park neighborhood.
The Lake County Sheriff's deputies Identified the robbery suspect as 40-year-old Chritina A. Linter. She was charged with attempted aggravated robbery.
Ald. Ray Lopez (15th) said the wooden or plastic traffic barriers currently recommended for permitted street fairs and festivals in Chicago are a security weakness, and that needs to change.
Cook County sheriff deputies served only 25% of protective orders between 2021 and 2023, data show.
"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 Bears may not be having a miracle season, but fans were dealt a small consolation Thursday after one of the beleaguered team's players was named to join this year's Pro Bowl Games.
The Sugar Bowl, postponed after a tragic New Year's Day terror attack in New Orleans, will now kick off today at 3 p.m. CST.
Zach LaVine scored 32 points for the Bulls after he sat out Monday's win in Charlotte with toe soreness.
Williams came to the defense of his much-maligned offensive line ahead of the Bears final game of the season.
The Blue Demons are much improved in their first season under coach Chris Holtmann, but there is still a sizeable talent gap when they take on the Big East's elite teams.
One restaurant manager said the strip mall stores keep their cash securely locked up, so the burglars didn't get much.
One day after a man drove a truck into New Year's revelers on Bourbon Street, the FBI says he likely did not have accomplices.
The woman was found just before 8 p.m. on Wednesday in the 1500 block of West Warren Boulevard.
The victim was shot in the chest and right leg, police said.
The victims range in age from 18 to 46.
