Hoge: Plenty Wrong With Horse Racing, Including Coburn Pointing Finger Wrong Way
Coburn's rant was off-base, but maybe it will help start the real reform and regulation horse racing needs.
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Hoge: Puck Bounces Kings' Way In Epic Series
The Blackhawks are usually the team celebrating, not the team standing around waiting for the handshake line.
Hoge's Bears Offseason Notebook No. 13: Figuring Out The Defense
Adam Hoge answers your questions in his last offseason notebook.
Hoge: Quenneville Pushes Right Buttons Again To Keep Season Alive
Joel Quenneville made one bad decision, but two other great decisions to keep the Blackhawks' season alive.
Bears WR Domenik Hixon Tears ACL In OTAs
Domenik Hixon's time with the Bears might be over after just one official practice.
Hoge's Offseason Notebook No. 12: Ranking The Bears' Moves
Adam Hoge checks in with another in-depth look at the Bears' offseason.
Hoge: Lesson Learned? Don't Fall Asleep On The Kings
The Blackhawks found out what happens when you start taking the Kings lightly.
Hoge: No Explanation Necessary -- Blackhawks' Resiliency Shines Again
The Blackhawks didn't let a tough call beat them Sunday.
Hoge: Jordan Lynch Trying To Break Out Of Comfort Zone
Jordan Lynch has very little time to transform himself into a special teamer.
Hoge's Bears Notes: Jones Acknowledges Failed Drug Test, Works Out At SLB
The Bears held their first rookie minicamp practice Friday.
Hoge: Be Ugly, Blackhawks
The Blackhawks scored ugly Sunday night, but they need to do that even more.
Hoge: Bears Address Run Defense, But Safety Still A Problem
The Bears passed on the safeties, instead opting to address the interior of their defense.
Watch: Clips Of Kyle Fuller Making Ridiculous Plays
Kyle Fuller's a hard hitter who can also cover quite a bit of ground.
Hoge: Meet Kyle Fuller, Charles Tillman's Replacement
The Bears addressed a big need Thursday night, just one that might not seem as glaring right now.
Hoge: For Bears, The Magic Draft Number Is Six
Here's what to watch for while the first 13 picks are being made in tonight's NFL Draft.
Hoge's Bears Big Board: No. 1 S Calvin Pryor
Adam Hoge breaks down one of his top 20 players that could be available for the Bears.
Listen: NFL Mock Draft Podcast With Adam Hoge & Dan Durkin
Adam Hoge and Dan Durkin conducted a live mock draft, alternating picks.
Hoge's Bears Big Board: No. 2 DT Aaron Donald
Adam Hoge breaks down one of his top 20 players who could be available for the Bears.
Listen On Thursday-Friday: Live Bears Draft Show
670 The Score's NFL Draft coverage will be streamed live online on Thursday and Friday.
Hoge: 2014 Bears Mock Draft 4.0
Adam Hoge makes his final picks for the Bears before Thursday's NFL Draft.
Hoge's Bears Big Board: No. 3 S Ha Ha Clinton-Dix
Adam Hoge breaks down one of his top 20 players that could be available for the Bears.
Hoge's Bears Big Board: No. 4 CB Justin Gilbert
Adam Hoge breaks down one of his top 20 players that could be available for the Bears.
Hoge: Bickell Earning Every Cent Of That Contract Extension
Bryan Bickell is back on the Blackhawks' top line and it's paying off. They've won six straight games.
Hoge: It's 'Showtime' And The Wild Are In Trouble
The Blackhawks flipped the switched Friday night -- like they always do.
Hoge's Bears Big Board: No. 5 TE Eric Ebron
Adam Hoge breaks down one of his top 20 players that could be available for the Bears.
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Altmyer bounces back, leads Illini win over Florida Atlantic, 23-17
Luke Altmyer threw a touchdown pass and ran for another and Isaiah Williams caught eight passes for 120 yards to lead Illinois to a 23-17 win over Florida Atlantic in a non-conference game.
Cook Co. residents still have time to apply for flood disaster relief
FEMA said so far, it has given out more than $150 million in assistance to 42,000 households and more than $32 million in small business disaster loans.
Female Illinois firefighters train and learn from other female firefighters
Some 35 women brought their gear from departments all across the state.
86-year-old man killed in Auburn Gresham shooting
Chicago police said the victim was found outside with a gunshot wound to the left thigh.
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"We're not going to wait around forever for a fair contract," UAW President Shawn Fain said. "The companies know how to make this right."
86-year-old man killed in Auburn Gresham shooting
Chicago police said the victim was found outside with a gunshot wound to the left thigh.
Female Illinois firefighters train and learn from other female firefighters
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Altmyer bounces back, leads Illini win over Florida Atlantic, 23-17
Luke Altmyer threw a touchdown pass and ran for another and Isaiah Williams caught eight passes for 120 yards to lead Illinois to a 23-17 win over Florida Atlantic in a non-conference game.
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Now-dead man suspected in murder of Romeoville family had lengthy criminal record
Nathaniel Huey Jr.'s criminal past should have been a red flag – including a court order banning him from possessing firearms.
Hospital changed disposal procedures after CBS 2 bought empty COVID-19 vaccine vials
After a pharmacy director admitted selling "empty" COVID vaccine vials to CBS 2, the hospital changed policy to protect the public.
Former state inspector Jose Guillen expected to plead guilty to lying about groping women
Guillen was indicted last year on four counts of deprivation of civil rights and one count of obstruction of justice
Electric rental car breaks down, traps Gurnee mom, daughter inside
They turned to CBS 2 Investigators for help after they then got stuck with a big bill.
New fraud targets doctors, nurses and other medical professionals
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Chicago alderman calls for ordinance ensuring sidewalk repairs with construction projects
Ald. Gilbert Villegas (36th) is calling out the city's Department of Transportation to work more efficiently.
Retired Cook County judge disbarred over fleecing of late Tuskegee Airman uncle
Patricia Martin admitted to misconduct after being accused of using nearly $250,000 of her uncle's funds for her own personal purposes.
Chicago signs $29M contract with security firm to set up tent "base camps" for migrants
City officials have said the priority for the base camps would be to relocate migrants who have been sleeping on the floors of police stations.
Judge delays order that Chicago State University provide documents at center of Nigerian presidential dispute
Bola Tinubu's political rival, Atiku Abubakar, claims that documents showing that Tinubu graduated from Chicago State in 1979 are not authentic, and that is grounds to nullify Tinubu's election victory earlier this year.
City Council committee backs proposal to raise minimum wage for tipped workers
The ordinance would gradually increase the minimum wage for tipped workers to match the full minimum wage by July 1, 2028.
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Indiana AG sues MV Realty, says company is deceptive
MV Realty is based out of Florida, but operates in Indiana and several other states – including Illinois.
Contractor accused of scamming people in need of housework
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Getting Hosed: Officials finally address on bad water billing at City Council hearing
The Chicago City Council Finance Committee held a hearing Tuesday with the heads of the Water Management and Finance departments.
Chime customer frustrated by slow response after bogus $1,200 charge
She was yet another victim who didn't get their money back until CBS 2 got involved.
Hackers post crude content on Schaumburg spa's Facebook page
While Noelle Fredrick frequently has to straighten up her spa workspace, but what she can't seem to tidy up is her spa's Facebook page.
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How FDA's top vaccines official is timing his COVID and flu shots
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Silver Cross NICU like a second home for some new parents
Millions of babies are born prematurely every year. That translates to about one in 10 newborns who need extra support in the NICU.
Hospital changed disposal procedures after CBS 2 bought empty COVID-19 vaccine vials
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Free COVID test kits are coming back. Here's how to get them.
The Biden administration is also pouring $600 million into more COVID tests manufacturing across the U.S.
Two people in DuPage County die from West Nile Virus
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GM and Stellantis plants in Bolingbrook and Naperville join UAW strike
"We're not going to wait around forever for a fair contract," UAW President Shawn Fain said. "The companies know how to make this right."
Workers at Chicago Ford plant worry they may have to walk off the job amid strike
Hundreds of autoworkers gathered Thursday outside the UAW Local 551 headquarters, 13550 S. Torrence Ave., to protest.
Alderman wants moratorium on Dollar Tree stores, says properties are "filthy"
"I want to see a moratorium on these type of businesses opening up in our city," said Ald. Matt O'Shea (19th). "This happens in communities all across the city of Chicago."
Kroger and Albertsons sell hundreds of stores in a bid to clear merger of the 2 largest US groceries
Grocers Kroger and Albertsons are selling more than 400 stores and other assets to C&S Wholesale Grocers in an approximately $1.9 billion deal as part of their efforts to complete their merger.
Steppenwolf Theatre announces layoffs of 13 staffers
The company said it has been "negatively impacted by a protracted post-pandemic economic recovery for our sector and the rising cost of inflation,"
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Altmyer bounces back, leads Illini win over Florida Atlantic, 23-17
Luke Altmyer threw a touchdown pass and ran for another and Isaiah Williams caught eight passes for 120 yards to lead Illinois to a 23-17 win over Florida Atlantic in a non-conference game.
Bellinger hits tiebreaking sacrifice fly as Cubs beat Rockies 6-3
Cody Bellinger hit a tiebreaking sacrifice fly in the seventh inning, and the Chicago Cubs topped the Colorado Rockies 6-3 to improve their position in the NL wild-card standings.
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.
Taillon pitches 6 scoreless as Cubs blank Rockies
Seiya Suzuki and Jared Young each hit two-run homers, Jameson Taillon pitched six scoreless innings and the struggling Chicago Cubs improved their playoff chances with a 6-0 win over the Colorado Rockies Friday.
Bears vs. Chiefs: 3 things to watch in Sunday's Week 3 matchup
The Bears are not a dumpster fire, but fans understandably are trying to locate the nearest exit just two games into the season.
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"The Amazing Race" set to return for milestone 35th season
The Emmy Award-winning series returns for its biggest season yet with 90-minute original episodes starting Wednesday, Sept. 27.
Chicago LGBTQ+ International Film Festival and South Asian Film Festival begin Thursday
The LGBTQ+ International Film Festival begins at the Music Box Theatre, with the Chicago premiere of Andy Vallentine's "The Mattachine Family."
Elgin church recreates program from 1893 at pipe organ concert
Renowned organist Douglas Cleveland performed the exact program that historically acclaimed organist Clarence Eddy performed 130 years ago.
Drew Barrymore says talk show will not return until "strike is over"
"I have listened to everyone, and I am making the decision to pause the show's premiere until the strike is over," Barrymore wrote on Instagram.
Lifelong friends compete in absurd challenges on "Buddy Games"
Six teams of lifelong friends join host Josh Duhamel at a stunning lake house where they compete in absurd physical and mental challenges.
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Chicago First Alert Weather: Beautiful first day of fall but showers could be on the way
CBS 2 Meteorologist Robb Ellis has the 5 p.m. forecast for Sept. 23, 2023.
Cook County residents still have time to apply for flood disaster relief
The Federal Emergency Management Agency is reminding Cook County residents affected by summer storms that a deadline to get help is fast approaching.
Illinois female firefighters hold training session to learn from other female firefighers
Firefighters from across the state were honing their skills in Romeoville on Saturday. It's a unique training opportunity for women that's led by women. CBS 2's Noel Brennan had the story.
Chicago Animal Care and Control waiving pet adoption fees through September
They are hoping to help pets find loving homes while making space at the shelters.
Chicago Gourmet in full swing at Millennium Park
Organizers are hosting two special Grand Cru experiences, with tastings of elite wines from around the world.
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86-year-old man killed in Auburn Gresham shooting
Chicago police said the victim was found outside with a gunshot wound to the left thigh.
Funeral for Hillcrest High School student to be held next week
Marshawn Mitchell, 14, was shot multiple times outside of his school's homecoming football game on Sept. 15.
Police search for robber who targeted two mail carriers on same Humboldt Park block
Police said a robber in a hooded sweatshirt and ski mask pointed a gun at the postal workers and stole their mail.
Cook County Crime Stoppers offers reward for information in 12-year-old girl's 2018 murder
She'Nyah O'Flynn was returning home after celebrating a cousin's graduation, and was holding her baby cousin when the shots rang out.
Suspect in murder of Romeoville family was ordered to not have guns
Nathaniel Huey Jr. also had a lengthy criminal past, and was denied a FOID card by state police.
