Chicago Fire look to increase scoring output with new season kicking off
Coach Ezra Hendrickson is looking to bounce back after his team scored the second-fewest goals in MLS last year.
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Former Cub Jason Heyward, Fire team up to open sports complex on Chicago's West Side
The 10-acre, $31 million project will provide equitable access to education, sports and other services.
Chicago Fire fall short to CF Montreal
Kei Kamara scored twice and Zachary Brault Guillard added a goal in the 44th minute to help CF Montreal beat the Chicago Fire on Tuesday night.
Chicago Fire goalkeeper Gabriel Slonina signs with Chelsea
The young phenom goalkeeper will finish out the season in Chicago before heading over to the English Premier League.
Durán propels Fire to victory over Toronto
Jhon Durán scored two goals early and the Chicago Fire cruised to a victory over Toronto FC on Wednesday night.
Navarro scores, Slonina earns shutout as Fire beat Philadelphia Union
Federico Navarro scored in the 68th minute and the Chicago Fire beat the Philadelphia Union on Wednesday night.
Fire fall to NYCFC after being outshot
Héber Araujo dos Santos scored on a penalty kick in the 28th minute and Sean Johnson made it stand up as New York City FC defeated the Chicago Fire on Sunday.
Schaumburg native Chris Mueller returns home to play for Chicago Fire
The Chicago Fire FC are bringing Schaumburg native Chris Mueller home after using a free agent transfer to acquire him from the Scottish Premier League.
17-year-old Chicago Fire FC goalkeeper Gabriel Slonina is wise beyond his years
Chicago Fire FC goalie Gabriel Slonina now has six shutouts in 13 career starts.
Chicago Fire, Inter Miami Open Season With Scoreless Tie
Inter Miami CF and the Chicago Fire played to a scoreless tie in a Major League Soccer season opener on Saturday.
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Man visiting from Wisconsin shot and killed in Rogers Park home invasion
Police said someone knocked on the victim's door at 3:30 a.m., pushed the door open, and shot him multiple times.
Kevin Fox, cleared in 2004 murder of his daughter in Will County, killed in Arkansas crash
Arkansas State Police said Fox was driving north on State Highway 7 near Dardanelle when another car headed south plowed into his vehicle.
As Kennedy Expressway construction begins, drivers urged to seek other options
A new construction project has now begun, and it will close two lanes of the busy expressway at a time for repairs.
2023 Lollapalooza lineup announced
Billie Eilish, Kendrick Lamar, Lana Del Rey, Odesza and the Red Hot Chili Peppers are among the artists headlining the festival this yea
Woman dies after getting trapped during Orland Hills fire
A second person escaped without assistance and declined medical attention.
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Highland Park lets residents know about extra water use before bill comes
Residents said alerts about problems such as a broken sprinkler head, a running toilet, and even a massive pipe burst have saved them thousands.
Organizations sue over plans to expand toxic sludge dumpsite on southeast lakefront
The dump is located at the mouth of the river next to the lakefront park of Calumet Park.
COPA Chief administrator clears up misconceptions about what agency does
CBS 2 Investigator Megan Hickey sat down with Kersten, who said transparency is the agency's number one goal.
Illinois foster children are being moved repeatedly from one place to another
The CBS 2 Investigators delve into a practice the state was ordered to fix decades ago.
Aurora police program seeks to prevent another Henry Pratt massacre
It has been four years since the deadly mass shooting at the Henry Pratt Company in Aurora – after which it was discovered that the gunman's Firearm Owners Identification Card had been revoked, but he still had a gun.
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Johnson, Vallas pick up more endorsements 2 weeks before Election Day
The two candidates will go head-to-head in the runoff election on April 4.
Vallas, Johnson answer questions separately in latest mayoral forum
All the questions at the event were sponsored by 17 Black and Latino organizations – and were geared toward addressing concerns in those communities.
Vallas, Johnson keep busy on campaign trail ahead of early voting in mayoral race
Both candidates spent part of their day visiting Black churches as they seek to shore up their support in the African American community.
Pilsen and Little Village activists want mayoral candidates to make environmental issues a priority
While public safety has become a central issue in the upcoming mayoral runoff, community activists are hoping to shine a light on environmental justice in their neighborhoods.
Judge orders Trump's attorney to testify in classified documents investigation
Evan Corcoran previously refused to answer investigators' questions about his conversations with Trump, citing attorney-client privilege concerns. The ruling will likely be appealed.
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Raoul, 21 other attorneys general urge Kia and Hyundai to do more to stop car thefts
Since a surge in thefts of the vulnerable Kia and Hyundai models, the South Korean automakers have rolled out more anti-theft software, but the attorneys general are pushing for them to do more.
Highland Park lets residents know about extra water use before bill comes
Residents said alerts about problems such as a broken sprinkler head, a running toilet, and even a massive pipe burst have saved them thousands.
Relief hard to come by for Chicago area wire fraud scam victims
We've told you about this trick before, where thousands of dollars are transferred out of bank accounts in minutes.
Chicago couple 'bombarded' with cold calls from attorneys after fender bender
CBS 2 found how law firms were able to get the couple's information and how the calls were likely unlawful.
Woman says Rokaitis Towing took her car from Chicago Ridge Mall parking lot with no warning
Rokaitis Towing does have a valid towing license for parking lots – but also has three Illinois Commerce Commission citations and 92 complaints.
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Saturday marks three years since COVID-19 was deemed worldwide pandemic
The World Health Organization made the announcement on Wednesday, March 11, 2020.
Cubs top Rangers in Cactus League meetup
Luis Torrens' first home run of the spring put the Cubs up 7-6.
New facility provides a safe space for teens with mental health struggles
The Brookfield facility will offer mental health assessments, classes, and programs like yoga and meditation to any 14- to 18-year-old who wants or needs them.
Doctors raise alarm about drug-resistant Shigella bacteria
Doctors say for the most part, people can fight off such infections on their own. But the drug resistance is a big concern.
Pritzker calls on Walgreens to "rethink" decision not to sell abortion pill by mail in 20 states
Illinois is not one of those states, but Pritzker said "Women across the nation will be denied their right to access healthcare they are legally entitled to because of this awful corporate decision."
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Edward Gardner, co-founder of Soft Sheen Products and titan in philanthropy, dies at 98
Gardner died Monday surrounded by family.
ProMat trade show brings more people to McCormick Place than it did in 2019
Many say the trade show is really meaningful to the city's economic recovery – especially the downtown area.
U.S. government moves to guarantee Silicon Valley Bank depositors' funds
The U.S. government took extraordinary steps Sunday to stop a potential banking crisis after the historic failure of Silicon Valley Bank, assuring depositors at the failed financial institution that they would be able to access all of their money.
Guinness to open brewery, taproom in Fulton Market district
It will open later this summer in a former railroad depot.
The Cure call out Illinois for policies on ticket scalping
The Cure said Illinois is among states that "actually have laws in place that protect scalpers."
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Bulls, Advocate Children's Hospital team up to give young fan VIP experience
The Bulls teamed up with Advocate Children's Hospital to send Ben, a longtime neuro patient there, on a VIP trip to Philly.
Bears' leading tackler from least season signs with Eagles
Nicholas Morrow signed a one-year deal with Philly after a career-high 116 tackles with Chicago in 17 games last season.
Blackhawks get shut out by Avalanche in Denver
Alex Stalock stopped 27 shots for the 'Hawks, who has dropped two straight.
LaVine and DeRozan lead Bulls past 76ers in double overtime
Nikola Vucevic added 21 points and 12 rebounds for the Bulls, who have won three games in a row and five of six.
Yoán Moncada recovering after collision with teammate during World Baseball Classic
While he would leave the game, Moncada only suffered a bruised rib and is day-to-day.
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Lance Reddick, actor in "The Wire" and "John Wick" movies, dies at age 60
The actor's death was confirmed to CBS News by two of his representatives.
Lyric Opera unveils 2023-24 season; featuring "The Flying Dutchman, "Aida," and Mozart's "Requiem"
The upcoming season includes productions from around the world, ranging from opera classics to more contemporary pieces.
Oscars 2023: List of winners and nominees
"Everything Everywhere All at Once" stormed through awards season, taking the top prize for each of Hollywood's major award shows.
The Cure call out Illinois for policies on ticket scalping
The Cure said Illinois is among states that "actually have laws in place that protect scalpers."
Actor Robert Blake, known for "Baretta" and "Lost Highway," dies at 89
Robert Blake died after a battle with heart disease, his niece told CBS News.
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Deaths due to veterinary tranquilizer xylazine on the rise in Chicago
The U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration issued a warning nationwide for the drug known as xylazine. CBS 2 Investigator Megan Hickey found out it's been showing up in autopsies in Cook County for years.
'I think it's going to take longer than two hours'
But it's not just the constant braking that's a concern for some drivers. CBS 2's Shardaa Gray reports some drivers are also worried about the impact on their wallets.
Chicago Archdiocese clears Most Holy Redeemer Parish associate pastor of sex abuse claim
Less than two weeks after he was asked to step away from the ministry, a Catholic priest is returning to his parish, after the Chicago Archdiocese deemed decades-old claims of child sex abuse unfounded.
Johnson, Vallas pick up more endorsements 2 weeks before Election Day
Tuesday marks two weeks until Chicago voters pick a new mayor and both candidates have received big endorsements. Former U.S. Rep. Bobby Rush threw his support behind Paul Vallas on Tuesday. The endorsement came after Vallas joined the longtime congressman in an anti-violence walk in Bronzeville. Meanwhile, Brandon Johnson won over the support of dozens of Chicago area pastors. They met with the mayoral candidate at the Greater Harvest Baptist Church in the Washington Park neighborhood.
Chicago business, philanthropy titan Edward Gardner dies at 98
Gardner, the co-founder of the hair care company Soft Sheen Products Inc., died Monday surrounded by family.
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