Naperville native Nicky Lopez found he was coming to White Sox a day before his wedding
The White Sox are also close to bringing in veteran Cardinals shortstop and Antioch native Paul DeJong.
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White Sox trade reliever Aaron Bummer to Atlanta
The Sox received five players in return.
Jason Benetti leaving White Sox broadcast booth to be Tigers' play-by-play man
Considered one of the top voices in sports, Benetti has lived out a childhood dream the last eight years as the voice of White Sox television broadcasts.
White Sox pitchers Liam Hendriks, Mike Clevinger to become free agents
For the Cubs, Cody Bellinger declined a mutual option, making him a free agent too.
Cubs and White Sox players named Comeback Players of the Year
White Sox closer Liam Hendricks and Cubs outfielder Cody Bellinger took home the honors.
Vaughn, Moncada homer in White Sox 3-1 win over Diamondbacks
Each team had three hits, and Arizona went 0 for 5 with runners in scoring position.
White Sox lose to Diamondbacks, get blanked for 13th time this season
The White Sox (60-98) are trying to avoid what would be their first 100-loss season since 2018 and second since 1970.
Eloy Jiménez hits three-run homer, but White Sox get clobbered by Diamondbacks
José Ureña (0-7) surrendered seven runs — four earned — and four hits in four-plus innings.
White Sox beat Red Sox to win 1st series since early August
Luis Robert Jr. left with a sore right knee after stealing his 20th base.
White Sox fall to Red Sox for 10th loss in last 13 games
The White Sox are looking to avoid just their second 100-loss season in 53 years.
Lane Thomas' grand slam helps Nationals blast White Sox 13-3
Gavin Sheets drove in two runs for Chicago, which has dropped nine of 12 and 14 of 19.
Mike Clevinger pitches a 6-hitter as the White Sox beat the Nats
Clevinger was working on a shutout before Dominic Smith hit his 10th homer with two out in the ninth inning.
Liam Hendriks to host tailgate to raise money for fight against cancer
Hendriks' recovery from Stage 4 Non-Hodgkin's lymphoma was one of the few bright spots in a dismal White Sox season.
Andrew Vaughn has double, homer, 2 RBIs and two runs scored as White Sox beat Royals
Elvis Andrus had four hits, and Yoan Moncada and Oscar Colas also went deep for the White Sox.
Dylan Cease allows five runs as White Sox lose to Royals
A night after not scoring until the eighth inning Monday, the White Sox scored five runs in the second inning.
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Mount Carmel High School celebrates second straight football championship
Their victory makes back-to-back championships, and 15 titles overall.
Peoples fills big role leading DePaul's rebound in the Big East
DePaul University's women's basketball team is coming off its first losing season under head coach Doug Bruno since 1999, and All-American Aneesah Morrow transferred to LSU.
Blackhawks get goals from Dickinson, 3 others, top Kraken
The Blackhawks had dropped six of seven. They held off the Kraken in the final minutes.
Bulls get pounded by Celtics, have now lost 8 of 9
DeMar DeRozan and Coby White led the Bulls with 19 points apiece.
Blackhawks to terminate Corey Perry's contract for "unacceptable" conduct
The Blackhawks said Perry engaged in "unacceptable" conduct that violated terms of his contract and the team's internal policies "intended to promote professional and safe work environment."
Illinois' Newton named Big Ten Defensive Player of the Year
Newton is widely regarded as one of the best defensive linemen in the country and led all Power Five defensive tackles in quarterback pressures.
Northwestern's David Braun named Big Ten Coach of the Year
During what was widely expected to be a difficult season, Northwestern defied the odds and finished the regular season with a 7-5 record, becoming bowl-eligible.
Former Blackhawks Stanley Cup champion Patrick Kane signing with Red Wings
The three-time Stanley Cup champion with Chicago and 2016 league MVP chose Detroit over other suitors, including his hometown Buffalo Sabres, the Toronto Maple Leafs and Florida Panthers.
Bears outlast Vikings on 4th field goal by Cairo Santos
The Bears drained the clock to set up the winning kick and stop a 12-game losing streak against NFC North opponents.
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Shooting kills man, wounds three women on Chicago's West Side
Sources said the shooting was believed to be domestic in nature.
Person questioned after 9-month-old girl is shot, critically wounded on South Side
The circumstances surrounding the shooting remained under investigation Wednesday, police said.
Henry Kissinger, influential and controversial diplomat, dies at age 100
Henry Kissinger, known for his practice of "realpolitik," was credited with helping thaw relations between the U.S. and China. But he was also accused of alleged war crimes.
Oak Park church steps up with shelter, programs for migrants
Volunteers called on the Calvary Memorial Church to take in migrants sleeping outside police stations in tents.
Boost in clean energy means more union jobs, training in Chicago area
IBEW-NECA Technical Institute has been the source for new union jobs since 1985 and is still educating the next generation of apprentices.
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Man called to report SUV on train tracks in Michigan, but Amtrak train hit it anyway
Amtrak said they were never notified of the SUV on the tracks before the crash last week, was despite a warning call a full 41 minutes earlier.
Could 'design flaw' blamed for Yellow Line accident be a broader problem on the CTA?
The National Transportation Safety Board said the Chicago Transit Authority was operating on out-of-date information with regard to stopping lengths.
After 38 are injured when CTA train hits snowplow, questions about what went wrong
National Transportation Safety Board investigators will be digging into the train crash - piece by piece.
Parents furious after girls are subjected to racist taunts at Minooka Community High
Minooka Community High School has faced allegations of tolerating racism in the classroom before.
Fallen Chicago firefighter Andrew Price remembered as a "light of sunshine"
Price's body was escorted to the Medical Examiner's office alongside his friends and family on Monday.
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Henry Kissinger, influential and controversial diplomat, dies at age 100
Henry Kissinger, known for his practice of "realpolitik," was credited with helping thaw relations between the U.S. and China. But he was also accused of alleged war crimes.
Former Illinois House GOP leader Jim Durkin won't run for Cook County state's attorney
"If you're going to run in a race, you have to run knowing that you have a good chance of winning, and I see no path winning with Trump at the top of the ticket," Durkin said.
U.S. Sen. Dick Durbin leads Senate Judiciary Committee hearing on gun violence crisis
"Across the country, gun violence is a public health epidemic, plain and simple," Durbin said.
Jurors hear wiretapped conversations between Ed Burke, mole Danny Solis
At the time, Solis was also a sitting member of the Chicago City Council, as alderman of the 25th Ward.
House begins latest effort to expel George Santos after damning ethics probe
The House will try for a third time this year to expel New York Rep. George Santos after the Ethics Committee released a scathing report detailing his alleged lawbreaking.
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St. Charles residents flee senior community after 300% increase in costs
Over the last several weeks, the Saint Charles senior living community has become a bit of a ghost town.
Rivers Casino Des Plaines warns of data breach affecting customer, staffer information
Casino officials said on Thursday, Nov. 2, they determined hackers got into their system and stole personal information about Rivers Casino staffers, customers, and online sports book customers.
Illinois congressman steps in after feds fail to reimburse COVID-19 testing labs
We previously told you about small business owner Janine Morabito's struggle after getting stiffed by Uncle Sam. There are several others in the same boat.
Consumer watchdog lists '10 Worst Toys' for 2023, highlights child safety concerns
W.A.T.C.H. – World Against Toys Causing Harm – issued a list Wednesday of toys they said are hazardous and should not be in children's hands.
Whereabouts of Chicago area woman's 2019 tax return is a mystery for more than three years
CBS 2's Lauren Victory unraveled what went wrong.
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UChicago study finds fatty acid found in some red meat can help fight cancer
Before you grab your steak knife, the scientists emphasize that the point of the study is not to advise people to eat more red meat.
Northwestern student says he was hit by norovirus outbreak, and it sent him to ER
The City of Evanston has linked the outbreak to the Big Wig Tacos & Burritos at 950 Church St. in downtown Evanston, which had a $1 burrito night for Northwestern students this past weekend.
Norovirus outbreak linked to $1 burrito special for Northwestern University students
Investigators have learned that people reported stomach cramps, vomiting, and diarrhea after eating at Big Wig Tacos & Burritos.
Peaches, plums, nectarines recalled due to deadly listeria outbreak
CDC investigating fruit from HMC Farms after one person died and 10 are hospitalized following a listeria outbreak.
Another eye drop recall pulls 28 products from store shelves
Kilitch Healthcare India is recalling the products more than three weeks after the FDA warned against their use.
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Who is moving into those vacant Bed, Bath & Beyond stores?
Who will be moving into closed Bed, Bath & Beyond stores nationwide and in the Chicago area? Court documents provide some clues.
South Shore yoga studio strives for inclusive, calm vibe
It's Small Business Saturday 2023, a big day to highlight the success of entrepreneurs who started small and are working hard to make it big.
Shoppers turn out in Ravenswood for Small Business Saturday
Three of the trolleys were running on Small Business Saturday, making eight stops in Ravenswood so people could visit their favorite shops.
Chicago's Berlin nightclub closes doors; union says club made "wrong decision"
Berlin announced that "the party" ended at 5 a.m. Sunday, Nov. 19.
Chicago's Big Shoulders Coffee tops list of best independent coffee shops
"With multiple locations in the Chicago area, Big Shoulders Coffee is a must-stop for no-nonsense artisan beans, roasted to perfection," USA Today wrote.
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Mount Carmel High School celebrates second straight football championship
Their victory makes back-to-back championships, and 15 titles overall.
Peoples fills big role leading DePaul's rebound in the Big East
DePaul University's women's basketball team is coming off its first losing season under head coach Doug Bruno since 1999, and All-American Aneesah Morrow transferred to LSU.
Blackhawks get goals from Dickinson, 3 others, top Kraken
The Blackhawks had dropped six of seven. They held off the Kraken in the final minutes.
Bulls get pounded by Celtics, have now lost 8 of 9
DeMar DeRozan and Coby White led the Bulls with 19 points apiece.
Blackhawks to terminate Corey Perry's contract for "unacceptable" conduct
The Blackhawks said Perry engaged in "unacceptable" conduct that violated terms of his contract and the team's internal policies "intended to promote professional and safe work environment."
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Rolling Stones announce second concert in Chicago in June 2024
Tickets for the tour go on sale on Dec. 1. For those who signed up, the presale for tickets went live on Wednesday.
American Blues Theater opens permanent home on Lincoln Avenue in Chicago
The new venue features two theater spaces – a 137-seat proscenium and a 40-seat rehearsal studio.
Daryl Hall gets restraining order against John Oates
The pair made up the pop rock duo Hall & Oates, and put out 18 studio albums together.
"Blue Bloods" wrapping up in 2024 after its 14th season
A long-time anchor to the Network's successful Friday night lineup, "Blue Bloods" is Friday's #1 primetime program and the #3 broadcast drama on television.
The Rolling Stones tour coming to Chicago's Soldier Field in June
The Solider Field show is scheduled for June 27, 2024.
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2 men stabbed during fight in South Shore
Two men were stabbed during a fight in the South Shore neighborhood. Both men were stabbed in the chest.
6 injured, including firefighter, after large apartment building fire in West Chicago
Six people, including a firefighter, were taken to the hospital after a fire broke out at a large apartment complex in West Chicago overnight.
Chicago First Alert Weather: Warmup in effect, rain ahead
CBS 2 meteorologist Ed Curran has the forecast.
Rolling Stones add second Chicago show next year
The Stones just last week announced they were going on tour next year – with a stop at Soldier Field on Thursday, June 27. There will also now be a show at Soldier Field on Sunday, June 30.
Chicago First Alert Weather: Cloudy and milder Thursday
CBS 2 Meteorologist Mary Kay Kleist has your 10 p.m. First Alert Weather forecast for Wednesday, Nov. 29, 2023.
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Shooting kills man, wounds three women on Chicago's West Side
Sources said the shooting was believed to be domestic in nature.
Union wants to see Postal Police back on street after more mail carriers are robbed in Chicago area
U.S. Sen. Dick Durbin (D-Illinois) has introduced legislation that would put Postal Police back on the street to protect workers.
Man wanted into Chicago homicide slams into school bus following pursuit in Milwaukee
The school bus ended up on its side, and several other vehicles were also damaged.
Legal expert on rap lyrics as evidence in Young Thug RICO trial
The trial could serve as a window into how prosecutors will go after former President Donald Trump and how they use rap lyrics as evidence.
Person questioned after 9-month-old girl is shot, critically wounded on South Side
There was a lot that remained unknown Wednesday night about the circumstances surrounding the shooting.
