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Pickleball birthday celebration for Chicago chef supporting Best Buddies
A birthday celebration for a famous Chicago chef Art Smith is set to help kids with special needs through pickleball and good food.
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A birthday celebration for a famous Chicago chef Art Smith is set to help kids with special needs through pickleball and good food.
The birthday celebration for Chef Art Smith is happening at one of the biggest pickleball facilities in the city. Best Buddies program manager Matt Fernandez talks about the event and how to donate.
Chef Art Smith hosting a birthday celebration at one of the largest indoor pickleball facilities in the city with proceeds benefiting Best Buddies.
CBS 2's Marie Saavedra had a look at three of them – one that has been around a year and a half, one that has just opened, and one that is being built right now.
CBS 2’s Marie Saavedra had a look at three businesses that have combined pickleball with dining and other activities or soon will – one that has been around a year and a half, one that has just opened, and one that is being built right now.
The U.S. Indoor Championship is taking place and CBS 2's Marissa Perlman reports from Rosemont for the Association of Pickleball Players' (APP) final event of 2023.
It's the fastest-growing sport in the country - and on Friday it's taking over Rosemont.
The U.S. Indoor Championship is taking place and CBS 2's Marissa Perlman reports from Rosemont for the Association of Pickleball Players' (APP) final event of 2023.
Hundreds of players from local amateurs to top world professionals attend the AAP’s final event of 2023.
Organizers of Lollapalooza donated money to build the dedicated pickleball courts, and to renovate the park's existing tennis courts.
Get your rackets ready. It's time to play some pickleball. America's fastest-growing sport is coming to Grant Park.
The Sure Shot Pickleball has 11 indoor, professional-grade surfaced courts.
It features 11 indoor, professional-grade surfaced courts along with changing rooms, seating areas, a pro shop with top-quality Pickleball gear, and professional coaching and training.
"I literally met more people in pickleball than probably five lifetimes of my life."
CBS 2's Marissa Perlman has more from Riverwoods on how the Chicago area is getting in on the action, but for some, every day is National Pickleball Day.
"It is the hot activity right now," said Slice co-owner Ron Saslow. "I like the fact that it's fun, it's social, it's easy to learn, it's easy to play."
If you haven't at least heard of pickleball by now, you're way behind, but the fast-growing sport is no longer just for amateurs playing for fun.
Dean Matt wants to break the Guinness World Record for Fastest Time To Play a Game of Pickleball in all 48 Contiguous States.
An Illinois native is trying to set a pickleball world record. Dean Matt wants to break the Guinness World Record for Fastest Time To Play a Game of Pickleball in all 48 Contiguous States.
Just a few weeks ago, CBS 2 Streaming Anchor Brad Edwards played for hours in our studio.
Pickleball is all the rage and now the Chicago Bulls are getting in on the action. We here at CBS 2 know about the wildly popular sport.
CBS 2's Brad Edwards takes on Chicago Symphony Orchestra contrabassoon player Miles Maner, and Bruce, a pickleball instructor, in our Studio A pickleball court.
CBS 2's Brad Edwards takes on acrobat Nathan Price of Cabaret ZaZou in our Studio A pickleball court.
CBS 2's Brad Edwards takes on Grant DePorter, owner of Harry Caray's Restaurant Group, in our Studio A pickleball court.
We are getting ready for a CBS Sports special called “Pickled,” hosted by Stephen Colbert. Erik Gleaves of the Chicago Park District talks about the popularity of pickleball with CBS 2’s Jim Williams – as Marie Saavedra, Producer Dan Kraemer, Streaming Producer Jake Beckman, and Photographer Scott Placko play behind them.
The robberies happened during the afternoon and evening hours in June and July in the Bronzeville and Kenwood neighborhoods.
Campaign finance records show Donald Trump donated twice to reelect Kamala Harris as attorney general of California more than a decade ago.
"We did everything we could to get to them as quickly as we could, and safely," Tonia Logan said.
Consmicos Pet Bakery has been steadily building a fanbase around its pet treats because they resemble human food and are made with human-grade ingredients.
Trash balloons launched from North Korea landed at a U.S. Army garrison and inside the South Korean presidential compound.
Campaign finance records show Donald Trump donated twice to reelect Kamala Harris as attorney general of California more than a decade ago.
Vice President Kamala Harris has already secured the endorsements of a majority of the Democratic delegates who will vote on her presidential nomination.
Secret Service Director Kimberly Cheatle stepped down from her role after facing calls to resign after the attempted assassination of former President Donald Trump.
Vice President Kamala Harris, who CBS News estimates is now the likely Democratic presidential nominee, is heading to the key battleground state of Wisconsin to give a speech in Milwaukee.
This year could be the first time in decades that a major political party would go into its convention without a presumptive nominee.
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.
While it's still possible other candidates could step forward, Vice President Kamala Harris has secured enough delegates to clinch the nomination. She has already received the endorsement of Mr. Biden and other high-profile Democrats.
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention says that nearly 40 states are reporting high COVID-19 levels, and emergency room visits are at their highest since February.
Meteorologist David Yeomans has a look at the extended forecast.
A woman is being hailed as a hero for springing into action to save two men after a boat explosion Tuesday afternoon on Lake Michigan near Waukegan Harbor.
Cosmicos Pet Bakery's pet treats are an instant hit with just about every furry friend who walks by, and their owners are never far behind.
The sheriff's deputy who killed Massey is now charged with the woman's murder.
"We did everything we could to get to them as quickly as we could, and safely," Tonia Logan said.
The burglaries happened in the Andersonville, Norwood Park, and Edison Park neighborhoods during the early morning hours.
The robberies happened during the afternoon and evening hours in June and July in the Bronzeville and Kenwood neighborhoods.
Campaign finance records show Donald Trump donated twice to reelect Kamala Harris as attorney general of California more than a decade ago.
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.
The Edmonton Oilers have hired Stan Bowman as general manager and executive vice president of hockey operations.
The IOC also voted on Wednesday to name the French Alps as the host of the 2030 Winter Games.
The Cubs loaded the bases in the eighth against Jared Koenig but came up empty after the left-hander got pinch-hitter David Bote to fly out.
The Sox are only the 12th team in MLB history with 76 losses in their first 103 games, and the first since the 1979 Oakland Athletics.
The Huskies are returning 18 starters from last year's team that won five of its last seven games, including a win in the Camellia Bowl.
The Cook County State's Attorney's office reviewed the case, and decide not to charge the gunman.
The burglars damaged the storefront, but could not get in.
This was not the first time such a thing has happened.
Police said the 61-year-old man was walking near La Salle and Washington streets around 2:45 a.m., when four people got out of a dark car and attacked him.
The police officer was confronted by multiple armed individuals. He's expected to be OK and no injuries were reported.