Rays avoid sweep with late homers, beat Cubs 4-3
Cubs starter Justin Steele retired all nine batters before exiting with tightness in his left forearm.
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Hoerner homers, bullpen shines as Cubs beat Rays
The Cubs topped the majors' best team for the second straight day after entering the series with a four-game losing streak.
Cubs look for momentum off win over Rays, Hendricks set to make second start of season
The Cubs were looking to ride the momentum of Marcus Stroman's one-hit shutout performance into Game 2 of their series with the Rays.
Stroman's 1-hitter leads Cubs to 1-0 win over MLB-leading Rays
Stroman (5-4) dazzled in his fourth complete game and second shutout in nine major league seasons.
Cubs manage only 2 hits in 9-0 loss to Reds
Hunter Greene threw six hitless innings and the Cincinnati Reds came within six outs of the first no-hitter of the season.
Cubs activate veteran pitcher Kyle Hendricks from injury list
Manager David Ross said it feels "back to normal" having Hendricks around. A right shoulder injury has kept the team's longest-tenured player off a major league mound since last July.
Cubs snap 5-game losing streak with romp over Phillies
Marcus Stroman (3-4) allowed one run and three hits in six innings for the victory.
Cubs blow 6-1 lead, lose to Astros
It was a three-game sweep for Houston.
Matt Mervis hits first major league homer, but Cubs lose to Astros
Seiya Suzuki added a two-run shot with two outs in the ninth inning of the loss that extended the Cubs' skid to four games.
Cubs fall short to Astros, Bellinger hurt
Bellinger crashed into a padded wall to make a grab, and appeared to turn his left ankle when he landed and crumpled to the ground.
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Chicago Hounds hoping to help make rugby the next big pro sport
The Hounds are building the foundation for what they're hoping is a bright future.
Vásquez gets 1st career win, Yanks blank White Sox 3-0 for doubleheader split
Clevinger allowed three runs and six hits in 5 2/3 innings.
Jiménez hits go-ahead HR, White Sox go deep 4 times to beat Yankees 6-5
Eloy Jiménez hit a go-ahead homer in the seventh inning off Michael King, and the Chicago White Sox beat the New York Yankees 6-5 in the opener of a doubleheader to extend their winning streak to a season-high five games.
Big Ten changes way it schedules football games starting in 2024
The league will welcome in USC and UCLA and usher out divisions.
Jack Swarbrick to step down as Notre Dame's athletic director
NBC Sports chair Pete Bevacqua has been tabbed to replace Swarbrick, who's overseen the department since 2008.
Bears safety Jaquan Brisker looks to improve after rough rookie season
Entering his second year, Brisker isn't mincing words on his feelings about how that rookie season went.
Bears CB Jaylon Johnson 'not too worried' about contract extension
Johnson, who is eligible for a contract extension, said his absence from the voluntary practices was not even close to a holdout.
White Sox game in New York postponed due to poor air quality
The league said in a statement the decision was made in consultation with medical and weather experts.
Evans hits 3-pointer late in OT, Chicago beats Indiana 108-103
Marina Mabrey scored 18 of her 28 points in the first half, Dana Evans scored all 19 of her points after halftime and the Chicago Sky beat the Indiana Fever 108-103 in overtime.
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Indictment against Trump in documents case unsealed
Donald Trump is the first former president in history to face a federal criminal indictment.
Trump indicted for handling of classified documents; what stands out about unprecedented case?
CBS 2 Legal Analyst Irv Miller said what's striking is just how much evidence prosecutors laid out in the charges.
Migrants housed on Chicago's North Side being moved to the South Side
"They know the parks around here. They know how to ride their bikes around here. They are already embraced by the community in West Ridge and Rogers Park. So please, stop uprooting these people who have sacrificed so much."
Great-grandmother dies after being found inside apartment fire with gunshot wound
Police said she had a gunshot wound to the right leg.
Street, sidewalk closures near Grant Park begin ahead of NASCAR Street Race
Starting Friday night, Ida B. Wells Drive will close from Michigan Avenue to Columbus Drive.
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Chicago Police officer busted at bar with crack cocaine in squad car, records say
Police said the 38-year-old officer was arrested coming out of a Norwood Park neighborhood bar early Friday morning.
Two shootings involving 2-year-olds in Chicago within period of hours
It is unclear whether either of the two people charged in each shooting actually fired a weapon.
Illinois clergy sex abuse probe reveals hundreds more cases in Catholic church
The report found, in all six dioceses in Illinois, there were 451 Catholic clerics and religious brothers who abused nearly 2,000 children.
Illinois lawmakers pass bill making it easier to sue gun manufacturers
Gov. JB Pritzker is poised to sign the bill that will help hold "reckless" gun manufacturers and advertisers accountable in court.
Illinois set to become first state to count Arab Americans in state data
If passed, Arab Americans and minority groups from the Middle East will be separately recognized.
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Mayor Brandon Johnson speaks in support of guaranteed income program
About 3,200 families are participating in a similar program through the Cook County government.
Trump indicted for handling of classified documents; what stands out about unprecedented case?
CBS 2 Legal Analyst Irv Miller said what's striking is just how much evidence prosecutors laid out in the charges.
Justice Department unseals Donald Trump indictment
Donald Trump is the first former president in history to face a federal criminal indictment.
Donald Trump indicted in documents probe. Here's what we know so far.
The charges would be the first to arise from special counsel Jack Smith's investigations into former President Donald Trump.
Newly elected Ald. Lamont Robinson proud of growing LGBTQ representation on City Council
"It's nine of us. We have the largest queer city council in the country," Robinson said.
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Experts issue warning about scammers ahead of Taylor Swift concerts
The hype for Taylor is high – and so is the chance of online vendors taking advantage of fans.
Minimum wage to rise for Chicago, suburban Cook County on July 1
Both Chicago and Cook County have their own separate minimum wage ordinances, both setting higher rates than set by Illinois state law.
Highway safety group releases list of vehicles that can help keep teens safe
US Centers for Disease Control says teenagers are three times more likely to be involved in a fatal accident compared to older drivers.
Billy Corgan says he paid off hacker who threatened to leak new Smashing Pumpkins songs
The Smashing Pumpkins just released ATUM, a three-act rock opera, on Friday, May 5. But if it were up to the hacker, some of the album would've been released months ago.
FDA considers first ever over-the-counter birth control pill
The FDA is concerned about the effectiveness of the pill in overweight women and if individuals would follow the instructions properly.
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Cancer drug shortage causes major concerns for Chicago area patients
The shortage stems from manufacturing problems, unexpected demand spikes and tight ingredient supplies.
Drug companies to pay Illinois $518 million as part of opioid settlement
The majority of the state's money will go to the Illinois remediation fund to be used for rehabilitation and recovery centers throughout the state.
Chicago's top doctor says there was no measles outbreak inside police district
CBS 2 cameras first spotted a notice about a measles outbreak over the weekend, but it's unclear how or why that sign was posted.
Chicago doctors talk solutions on caring for patients with disabilities
CBS 2 headed over to the Shirley Ryan AbilityLab in Streeterville to check out specialized equipment used to care for patients.
Northwestern doctor examines why patients with disabilities face discrimination
One doctor who tried to help said she was stunned by why
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New Barbie-themed café opens in Chicago's Fulton Market
The pop-up restaurant celebrates the iconic fashion doll with Barbie-themed food and drinks.
'Junk' removal company remains busy as more people opt to leave Illinois
Population loss, as calculated by the 2020 U.S. Census, recently cost Illinois a congressional seat.
Bears begin interior demolition at Arlington Park
The work is taking place even though the new stadium is still far from a done deal.
Minimum wage to rise for Chicago, suburban Cook County on July 1
Both Chicago and Cook County have their own separate minimum wage ordinances, both setting higher rates than set by Illinois state law.
Former teacher turns love for skincare into booming business
A local shea butter skincare brand has recently joined the ranks of legacy brands, making it onto shelves of beauty retailer Ulta.
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Chicago Hounds hoping to help make rugby the next big pro sport
The Hounds are building the foundation for what they're hoping is a bright future.
Vásquez gets 1st career win, Yanks blank White Sox 3-0 for doubleheader split
Clevinger allowed three runs and six hits in 5 2/3 innings.
Jiménez hits go-ahead HR, White Sox go deep 4 times to beat Yankees 6-5
Eloy Jiménez hit a go-ahead homer in the seventh inning off Michael King, and the Chicago White Sox beat the New York Yankees 6-5 in the opener of a doubleheader to extend their winning streak to a season-high five games.
Big Ten changes way it schedules football games starting in 2024
The league will welcome in USC and UCLA and usher out divisions.
Jack Swarbrick to step down as Notre Dame's athletic director
NBC Sports chair Pete Bevacqua has been tabbed to replace Swarbrick, who's overseen the department since 2008.
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76th Annual Tony Awards to air live Sunday, June 11 on CBS and Paramount+
All eyes are on the Tony Awards, set to air June 11 on CBS and streaming on Paramount+.
Hollywood actors vote overwhelmingly to authorize strike
The actors' union, which has roughly 160,000 members, voted overwhelmingly to strike if negotiations with studios turn sour.
St. Sabina Youth Choir to perform at Gospel Music Festival in Millennium Park
The choir is back in full force, after being forced to miss some big performances due to the pandemic.
Inside Pink Floyd's 'Dark Side of the Moon' show at the Adler Planetarium
Mike Smail, director of theaters and visualization at the Adler, joined CBS 2's Brad Edwards on the stream Friday.
Remembering David Yondorf: stage combat master, Bounding Main vocalist dies at 43
Yondorf died on Wednesday, May 17, after a battle with cancer.
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Don't miss Andersonville's Midsommarfest this weekend
As festival season in Chicago gets underway, you can celebrate Swedish culture this weekend in Andersonville. It's the big Midsommarfest's 57th year.
The Declaration of Independence goes up for auction with a starting bid: $1M
This extremely rare document is how most people first learned of the founding of the United States. The starting bid for the broadside is one million dollars.
Des Plaines man charged with kidnapping, sexually assaulting teen last month
Christopher J. Grygiel, 40, of Des Plaines was charged with one felony count of aggravated kidnapping and one felony count of criminal sexual assault.
Cyclists raise money to help patient at Chicago's Shriners Children Hospital get around
There were big cheers for some special visitors at Shriners Children's Hospital in Chicago on Friday. A group of cyclists pedaled across the country to raise money for Shriner's and stopped there to meet a new friend.
Migrants to be moved, again, to the South Side
Supporters of the migrants living on the North Side said they are supported and welcomed and should not move to another facility in the South Side.
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