Cubs Receive Prospect From Red Sox To Complete Epstein Deal
The Cubs acquired first baseman prospect Jair Bogaerts from the Red Sox Thursday to complete the compensation deal for Theo Epstein.
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The Cubs acquired first baseman prospect Jair Bogaerts from the Red Sox Thursday to complete the compensation deal for Theo Epstein.
While most of the Cubs players were getting ready for morning workouts at HoHoKam Stadium Thursday, a few were instead cleaning out their lockers after getting cut.
As the Cubs worked to trim their roster to 25 players, more cuts were made Thursday.
Jeff Samardzija meets the media after throwing six scoreless innings against the Indians, an outing that likely locked down a rotation spot.
Jeff Samardzija rebounded from a subpar effort in his previous start to give up three hits in six shutout innings and the Chicago Cubs held on for a 2-0 victory over Cleveland at HoHoKam Stadium on Wednesday.
After the right-hander gave up seven earned runs in just four innings his last time out, Cubs manager Dale Sveum made it clear Wednesday morning that Samardzija's outing would have an impact on whether or not he makes the rotation.
Cincinnati right-hander Mat Latos strained his left calf during a 7-4 loss to the Chicago Cubs on Tuesday, providing another pitching concern for the Reds.
Ian Kennedy pitched seven strong innings, leading the Arizona Diamondbacks past a Chicago Cubs split squad 3-2 Monday.
Bryan LaHair is less than two weeks away from breaking camp on a big league opening day roster for the first time. The timing should be just about right for the Chicago Cubs first baseman, considering he has nearly 1,000 career at-bats in the minors and just 65 in the majors.
To help bolster their pitching staff, the Cubs have signed Shawn Camp to a minor league deal.
Vargas' slam in the fourth gave the White Sox an 8-0 cushion.
The Bulls took the court two hours after waiving Jaden Ivey for "conduct detrimental to the team." Ivey, who is injured, did not travel with the team during its four-game road trip.
Happ extended his homer streak to three games, and Ballesteros grounded a two-run single into right field.
Coach Billy Donovan said the Bulls have employees from "all different walks of life" and Ivey's comments don't reflect the values of the organization.
The Chicago Blackhawks are planning to honor the late Troy Murray next month.
The person who bought Chicago Bulls legend Michael Jordan's former mansion in Highland Park, Illinois, wants to turn it into a museum.
The road to the Final Four is now set, and the Fighting Illini won't have to travel too far, as a trip to Indianapolis is only about two hours away from campus.
Jack Hughes finished with two goals and two assists as the Devils rallied for a 5-3 win over the visiting Blackhawks on Sunday night.
Christian Yelich hit a three-run homer off Seranthony Domínguez to cap a six-run rally in the eighth inning as the Milwaukee Brewers completed a season-opening sweep by beating the Chicago White Sox 9-7 on Sunday.
The Supreme Court ruled in favor of a Colorado counselor who challenged a law banning conversion therapy for minors, ruling that lower courts failed to apply "sufficiently rigorous First Amendment scrutiny."
Skyrocketing property taxes continue to be a hot-button issue in Cook County — particularly since last fall, when many residents saw their tax bills increase by 100% or more.
Organizers estimated that at least 8 million people took part in more than 3,300 "No Kings" events worldwide.
Iran-linked cyber criminals accessed FBI Director Kash Patel's personal email account, sources said.
The Justice Department has made public millions of pages from its investigation into convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein.
Skyrocketing property taxes continue to be a hot-button issue in Cook County — particularly since last fall, when many residents saw their tax bills increase by 100% or more.
Illinois Secretary of State Alexi Giannoulias this weekend issued a warning about a surge in text messages that falsely claim to come from his office or the DMV within it.
Tenants at a South Loop luxury high-rise that has been plagued with problems like broken elevators are vowing to fight five-day eviction notices.
It's become an annual March Madness tradition at CBS Chicago, pitting our city's best eateries in direct competition in a foodie bracket challenge. We did pizza, we've done Italian beef, we've done Chicago dogs. This year, we're taking flight with wings.
For Cook County residents hoping to lower their property tax bills, applications are open for exemptions.
Allergy season is here, and the dreaded pollen can trigger sneezing, congestion, wheezing, and shortness of breath.
Northwestern Medicine and the American Red Cross teamed up for a community blood drive in Chicago on Monday morning.
Ending domestic violence is the goal of groups and advocates all over the world, and some experts in Chicago say it is time to become less reactive and more proactive when it comes to the people causing harm.
A new Iowa law bans local nondiscrimination protections on the basis of gender identity after the state became the first in the U.S. to roll back its civil rights code last year.
Food containing norovirus may smell and taste normal but still cause serious illness if consumed, FDA warns.
The owners of the popular Uncommon Ground restaurant, live music venue, and brewery in Chicago's Wrigleyville community announced this week that they're looking for a successor to take over the business.
Chicago consistently ranks in the top three cities in Fortune 500 company headquarters, and now a competition has been launched to build on Chicago's power in business.
The flagship Ann Sather restaurant on Belmont Avenue in Chicago's Lakeview community will be moving later this year, a restaurant representative said Tuesday.
Chicago Bulls legend Scottie Pippen threw some shade at former teammate Michael Jordan in a new pop commercial.
The City Council in Aurora, Illinois, is likely to lay down the hammer on data centers.
Chicago-native John Mulaney announced a new stop at the Wisconsin State Fair this summer.
Following a ribbon-cutting attended by Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson on Saturday, people were let inside the new space, at 5035 N. Broadway right off Argyle Street, for a special open house.
Chuck Norris' family said his death at 86 was sudden, but did not share any details on the cause.
ABC has canceled its already filmed season of "The Bachelorette" starring Taylor Frankie Paul after video surfaced of a 2023 incident in which she was charged with assault.
Acclaimed Chicago bar and music venue The Hideout has been sold to a performer and former employee, but the owners said it will carry on as the same beloved place that visitors have always known.
Charges were pending Tuesday morning against a man accused of shooting and killing a man and woman in Chicago’s East Garfield Park neighborhood.
A shooting investigation led to the brief overnight closure of the outbound lanes of the Eisenhower Expressway on Chicago’s West Side early Tuesday.
Police are investigating a shooting and crash that left two people injured on Chicago's Near North Side, right along the Magnificent Mile.
Travel editor Peter Greenberg joins Marissa Perlman on CBS News Chicago.
A survey suggests more than half the U.S. workforce is experiencing burnout. So why are so many of us feeling this way, and what can we do about it? Joining Marissa Perlman is Amanda Guralski, career strategist and founder of Game Plan Strategies.
Scattered showers and thunderstorms moved into the Chicago area on Tuesday morning. Here's what you can expect.
Police are investigating a shooting and crash that left two people injured on Chicago's Near North Side.
Fallen Chicago firefighter/EMT Michael Altman will be laid to rest Tuesday morning. The service will be small and private, unlike the original plan.
Charges were pending Tuesday morning against a man accused of shooting and killing a man and woman in Chicago's East Garfield Park neighborhood.
The Supreme Court ruled in favor of a Colorado counselor who challenged a law banning conversion therapy for minors, ruling that lower courts failed to apply "sufficiently rigorous First Amendment scrutiny."
Two more women have filed lawsuits against Massage Envy, accusing the company of failing to protect them against sexual assaults by two of their therapists.
Homeowners in Berwyn said they are constantly having to pump out sewage to keep it from flooding their basements.
CBS News Chicago learned that she was hired at the school in Mundelein in 2023, which was after DCFS found credible evidence that Servant had injured her children as a form of discipline.
United Steel Workers union representatives said that some workers had already had their access cards deactivated.
Have you ever walked into a business with no employees? You may soon; autonomous businesses are becoming more popular.
Vargas' slam in the fourth gave the White Sox an 8-0 cushion.
The Bulls took the court two hours after waiving Jaden Ivey for "conduct detrimental to the team." Ivey, who is injured, did not travel with the team during its four-game road trip.
Happ extended his homer streak to three games, and Ballesteros grounded a two-run single into right field.
Coach Billy Donovan said the Bulls have employees from "all different walks of life" and Ivey's comments don't reflect the values of the organization.
The Chicago Blackhawks are planning to honor the late Troy Murray next month.
Charges were pending Tuesday morning against a man accused of shooting and killing a man and woman in Chicago's East Garfield Park neighborhood.
A shooting investigation led to the brief overnight closure of the outbound lanes of the Eisenhower Expressway on Chicago's West Side early Tuesday.
Police in Kenosha, Wisconsin, arrested a man in Memphis, Tennessee, on Monday in connection with a 1977 homicide.
Prosecutors have asked a judge to hold a woman in custody until trial on charges that she shot and killed the father of her children, his mother, and his stepfather at a home in unincorporated Crete in Chicago's far south suburbs.
Cook County Sheriff's police detectives were searching for a person of interest Monday after a teenager was shot and killed in the apartment where she lived in unincorporated Glenview over the weekend.
