Rogers: Cubs Will Be 'A Pleasant Surprise'
While there isn't much hope for a World Series on either side of Chicago, one baseball expert thinks one side might be a little more exciting than the other.
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While there isn't much hope for a World Series on either side of Chicago, one baseball expert thinks one side might be a little more exciting than the other.
Tony La Russa may be out as the Cardinals manager, but he may not be out of baseball.
On Wednesday, Chicago Cubs general manager Jim Hendry went on record saying that despite the team having one of the worst records in baseball, there wouldn't be a "fire sale."
Every next thing we hear from the Cubs is crazier than the last.
The Chicago White Sox are still struggling through the 2011 season, looking to get some consistent offense to back up their solid starting pitching.
Jake Peavy's injury has been given a good amount of the attention this spring training. While it's important to discuss the injury, the Chicago White Sox will still have a very effective starting rotation without Peavy.
Starlin Castro's major league debut was one of the best in Chicago Cubs history. His six RBI performance included a home run and a triple. But Cubs' fans soon learned there would be defensive struggles for their young short stop.
The health of Jake Peavy is important to the Chicago White Sox, but it might not be the most important thing to the team's success. Their success will hinge on the pitching staff's depth.
From the firings of three head coaches to a rivalry that got a little physical, we're counting down the top sports stories that people are still talking about, along with a few some may have forgotten.
The winning ticket was sold for the Saturday, Dec. 21 drawing at the Jewel-Osco store at 800 North Avenue in Melrose Park.
The attempted burglary happened just after 4 a.m. at the 7-Eleven in the 1300 block of South Halsted Street.
Officers forced their way into the residence and found the two women, 30 and 51, unresponsive, along with two unharmed children.
Widespread rain develops this morning and lasts for most of the day.
Former Riverside police Chief Tom Weitzel is appealing to the incoming Trump administration to get federal authorities involved next time a person kills any law enforcement officer.
CPS denied doing any such thing—insisting it is bargaining in good faith.
Here's a look at some of the biggest stories to make headlines in 2024, including Mayor Brandon Johnson's clashes with the City Council to the end of the more than five-year-long Jussie Smollett saga.
Chicago Public Schools CEO Pedro Martinez accused school board members of "hijacking" negotiations and trying to intimidate his team.
Martinez's lawyer says he is asking a judge to guarantee that no one can stand in the way of Martinez doing his job while he is still in office.
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.
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.
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.
The National Retail Foundation projected roughly 157 million people across the country would shop last-minute and try to wrap up their shopping lists.
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.
The stadium will seat more than 3,000 people with the capacity to expand to about 8,500 for larger events. The stadium is set to be finished in 2026.
A lot of people are thinking about their New Year's resolutions, but Illinois Comptroller Susana Mendoza has one for you.
The couple will also receive a gourmet dinner gift box with filet mignon, strip steaks, and lobster tails. They'll also get a sparkling wine basket and champagne flutes, a wedding dance lesson, and a virtual cooking lesson.
In a recent study from Cedars-Sinai, only 33% of women met the standard for weekly aerobic exercise compared to 43% of men.
Highs for Friday and Saturday are in the 50s.
The boy was shot multiple times in his lower body inside a home.
The Bears (4-12) have two double-digit losing streaks in general manager Ryan Poles' three seasons.
From the firings of three head coaches to a rivalry that got a little physical, we're counting down the top sports stories that people are still talking about, along with a few some may have forgotten.
Here's a look at some of the biggest stories to make headlines in 2024, including Mayor Brandon Johnson's clashes with the City Council to the end of the more than five-year-long Jussie Smollett saga.
Some people on this list would considered A-list celebrities, others may be names you're hearing for the first time. But all left a mark on Chicago that warrants honors.
"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.
From the firings of three head coaches to a rivalry that got a little physical, we're counting down the top sports stories that people are still talking about, along with a few some may have forgotten.
The Bears (4-12) have two double-digit losing streaks in general manager Ryan Poles' three seasons.
Atlanta trailed 124-107 with 6:23 remaining in the game and used a 23-2 run to take its first lead since the first quarter.
The Ramblers (9-4) were led by Miles Rubin, who posted 16 points and three blocks.
Jason Dickinson scored for the 'Hawks with 33 seconds left, but the Blackhawks were unable to come up with the tying goal.
Former Riverside police Chief Tom Weitzel is appealing to the incoming Trump administration to get federal authorities involved next time a person kills any law enforcement officer.
Christopher Sponholz, 39, of Waukesha, Wisconsin is charged with felony hit-and-run involving death in the hit-and-run that killed Hussain Farhat, 40, on Christmas Eve Tuesday,
The boy was shot multiple times in his lower body inside a home.
After sexually assaulting the woman, the man stole some of her belongings, and fled through the back door.
Here's a look at some of the biggest stories to make headlines in 2024, including Mayor Brandon Johnson's clashes with the City Council to the end of the more than five-year-long Jussie Smollett saga.
