Bowden Francis throws 7 scoreless innings as Blue Jays shut out Cubs 1-0
Francis (6-3) matched his longest career outing, set six days earlier against the Los Angeles Angels.
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Francis (6-3) matched his longest career outing, set six days earlier against the Los Angeles Angels.
Dansby Swanson added two hits for the Cubs, who won their second straight after losing three consecutive games to the American League Central-leading Cleveland Guardians.
Seiya Suzuki hit a game-ending single in the 10th inning, and the Chicago Cubs beat the Toronto Blue Jays 6-5.
Trevor Richards and Toronto's bullpen delivered after Alek Manoah departed because of elbow discomfort, and the Blue Jays beat the slumping Chicago White Sox 3-1.
Davis Schneider had three hits and three RBIs, and the Toronto Blue Jays beat the sliding Chicago White Sox 7-2 on a rainy Tuesday night.
Gavin Sheets homered in the eighth against Erik Swanson for the only run for the White Sox.
Toronto was held to two hits when the Sox beat them 5-0 Tuesday, but responded with a seven-run, two-out rally in the second inning Wednesday.
Garrett Crochet and three relievers combined on a two-hitter, Corey Julks and Danny Mendick each had two RBIs and the Chicago White Sox snapped a four-game losing streak by beating the Toronto Blue Jays 5-0.
Bo Bichette had three doubles among his four hits, José Berríos pitched six solid innings to snap a four-start winless streak, and the Toronto Blue Jays won consecutive games for the first time in more than three weeks by beating the struggling Chicago White Sox 9-3.
Christopher Morel hit a tiebreaking double in the ninth inning and the Chicago Cubs beat the Toronto Blue Jays 5-4 on Saturday afternoon.
Cody Bellinger and Nico Hoerner hit home runs, Javier Assad pitched a career-high seven innings and the Chicago Cubs improved to 7-3 in August by beating the Toronto Blue Jays 6-2.
Toronto had just one hit before breaking through for six runs against Aaron Bummer (3-2).
The scheduled game between the Chicago White Sox and Toronto Blue Jays was postponed because of rain and is set to be made up as part of a doubleheader on Thursday.
Luis Robert Jr. gave the White Sox the lead in the 6th inning with a long 3-run homer, but Joe Kelly blew the lead two innings later.
The Sox have lost 15 of their last 18 games. Things don't get any easier with a four-game series starting Thursday against the MLB-leading Rays.
The White Sox were blanked for the second time this season and have three runs and 10 hits in their last three games.
The Sox have also lost 10 of 12 and 13 of 17.
Ian Happ and Zach McKinstry each had two hits as the Cubs snapped a five-game losing streak north of the border.
Willson Contreras and Christopher Morel hit solo home runs for the Cubs, but Contreras left in the sixth inning with an apparent leg injury. Contreras limped around the bases after his homer.
The Cubs blew a lead and lost for the 41st time, more than any other big league team.
Lucas Giolito (4-4) allowed seven runs on a season-high 11 hits in five innings. He has a 9.47 ERA in his last five starts.
Josh Harrison hit a game-ending single with two outs in the 12th inning, and the Chicago White Sox topped the Toronto Blue Jays for a wild victory on Tuesday night.
The White Sox celebrated Tim Anderson's return with a victory over the Toronto Blue Jays on Monday night.
Alek Manoah pitched into the eighth inning, Teoscar Hernández homered and the Toronto Blue Jays extended their winning streak to eight games by beating the Chicago White Sox Thursday.
The Toronto Blue Jays extended their winning streak to seven games by beating the Chicago White Sox on Wednesday night.
The Matteson Children's Museum is set to open in 2028.
President Trump is announcing about a new round of tariffs today, which he has dubbed "Liberation Day.
Indiana State Police believed the trucks toppled over due to a strong gust of wind as thunderstorms were moving through the area
Chicago restaurants and chefs received five James Beard Award nominations Wednesday.
Prosecutors have dropped the charges against a Chicago man accused of assaulting South Carolina Rep. Nancy Mace by allegedly shaking her hand in an "exaggerated, aggressive manner."
President Trump is announcing about a new round of tariffs today, which he has dubbed "Liberation Day.
Quezada, a Cook County Commissioner since 2022, previously spent six years as former Ald. Carlos Ramirez Rosa's constituent service director.
Abhinav Anne and Sai Ganbote, both juniors at Illinois Mathematics and Science Academy, pitched Illinois State lawmakers, and now House Bill 2960 is making its way through the Illinois General Assembly.
President Trump announced the U.S. will impose a minimum baseline of 10% tariffs on goods imported from all foreign countries, along with further "reciprocal tariffs."
Laesch has said he wants to lower debt in the city; invest in green energy; and improve street lights, curbs and water lines.
A Mega Millions lottery ticket that contained all the winning numbers — bought along the western edge of the Chicago metro area, in DeKalb County — has made someone in Illinois $344 million richer this week.
CBS News Chicago spent months trying to get a simple answer from Lynwood Mayor Jada Curry about her salary.
In most of Lisle, residents get their water from the village. But in one section, the Oak View subdivision, a private company supplies the water, and residents are furious about the bills.
Mark Aiello's winning bets banked $389,000 — enough for his daughter's future college education. But a moment was about all it lasted, as all his bets were suddenly canceled as if he'd never made them.
This threat was a response to the EU's 50% tariffs on American whiskey, which are set to go into effect next month.
The Lake County Health Department confirmed to the school district that the person is isolated from others and undergoing treatment.
According to the public health department, the cuts affect 22 contracts and over 100 staff positions.
Right now, the industry standards call for AFib patients to take blood thinners for the rest of their lives.
Abortion has been top of mind for many voters casting early ballots in the race for a seat on the Wisconsin Supreme Court.
In research published last month, UChicago scientists created a hydrogel out of husks from the malva nut.
The Supreme Court appears to be leaning toward a Catholic charitable organization pushing back against the state of Wisconsin in the latest religious rights case to come before the court.
Notably in St. Louis, hometown company Anheuser-Busch ended a 30-year partnership. Bud Light is also a top sponsor of Chicago pride events — and there may be a change there too.
Singleton will be the first to tell you her success is not a solo act.
The owners are waiting to see if the federal grants they lost are reinstated.
A total of 30 employees agreed to resign after accepting a buyout from ownership.
A unique talent, Val Kilmer was praised as an acting chameleon who took on varied and challenging roles, and the results were often memorable.
Lollapalooza announced the daily lineup for the 2025 festival in Grant Park July 31 through Aug. 3. Tickets are going fast.
Want to catch the 2025 NCAA March Madness tournament? Here's how to stream the college basketball games for free.
The Lollapalooza 2025 lineup is here, featuring Doechii, Sabrina Carpenter, and Olivia Rodrigo among the headliners.
Lollapalooza is an essential part of summer in Chicago, and a new book has created a record of the oral history of one of the city's most defining festivals.
The northbound lanes of Interstate 65 were closed in northwest Indiana on Wednesday afternoon, after five semi-trailer trucks tipped over amid high winds, police said.
President Trump is set to unveil his new tariffs plan on Wednesday, targeting a broad range of countries that tax U.S. goods, to be imposed immediately upon his announcement at the White House.
Two Jewish students have filed a lawsuit against DePaul University, accusing the school of failing to protect them from what police called a hate crime on campus last November.
Multiple rounds of thunderstorms are expected on Wednesday in Chicago, with the possibility of severe conditions in the afternoon and evening that could produce isolated tornadoes.
Susan Crawford's win in the Wisconsin Supreme Court race comes after Elon Musk spent more than $20 million to support her rival. CBS News' Fin Gómez reports.
A tornado watch has been issued for the south suburbs and Northwest Indiana as severe storms move into the Chicago area Wednesday.
Indiana State Police believed the trucks toppled over due to a strong gust of wind as thunderstorms were moving through the area
President Trump is announcing about a new round of tariffs today, which he has dubbed "Liberation Day.
The Matteson Children's Museum is set to open in 2028.
Chicago restaurants and chefs received five James Beard Award nominations Wednesday.
"If we come together and we do something, we can make this stop, and we can do it together," said Pam Bosley, co-founder of the non-profit group Purpose over Pain.
In most of Lisle, residents get their water from the village. But in one section, the Oak View subdivision, a private company supplies the water, and residents are furious about the bills.
From inside command centers, first responders would be able to deploy a drone as soon as a 911 call is made to provide an eye in the sky before police can get there.
A new report revealed scammers stealing Illinois SNAP funds from EBT cards have made off with nearly $21 million since October 2022.
The new documentation shows how bodies were being handled at the Heights Crematory in south suburban Chicago Heights dating back years.
The Sox' starting pitchers worked 23 innings without allowing an earned run over the team's first four games.
Nikola Vucevic shot 9 for 12, including 2 for 3 from 3-point range to finish with 22 points, while adding 10 rebounds and seven assists.
The youngsters each advanced through three stages of qualifiers, earning invitations to play at Augusta National.
Veteran Athletics bat boy Stewart Thalblum used a bat to swat down a drone that suddenly appeared near the left-field wall during a game at Sutter Health Park.
The Chicago Cubs pounded the Athletics 18-3 on Monday night to spoil their first game in their new West Sacramento home.
Caprice Edward Cashaw, 31, of Merrillville, was charged with multiple felonies.
Police released a community alert on Tuesday showing surveillance images of the seven suspects, and asked anyone with information to contact public transportation detectives at 312-745-4447.
A few days after the shooting, police released surveillance images of four people wanted in connection with it — all under the age of 20.
Chicago police said two groups were in an argument that turned into a fight.
Officers found a 15-year-old boy on the ground with a gunshot graze wound to his leg after hearing gunshots near Columbus Drive and Illinois Street.
