Wisch: Jon Lester's Deal Isn't About 6 Years – It's About 1
A World Series title from the Cubs would justify any spending of money.
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Former Cub Soriano Calls It Quits: 'My Mind Not Focused On Baseball'
Alfonso Soriano, 38, completed in 2014 the final year of his $136 million, eight-year contract he signed with the Chicago Cubs before the 2007 season.
Soriano on Castro: He's Growing Up
"He is getting better on the mental side. He has always had the talent," Soriano said of Castro.
Emma: Soriano Finds Peace, Happiness With Career
Alfonso Soriano's only regret? He didn't lead the Cubs to a championship.
Baffoe: There Is More Yankee Class At Wrigley This Week Than Just Jeter
Here's to Alfonso Soriano, who always displayed the utmost professionalism in Chicago.
Soriano Lists Chicago Home For $2.9 Million
A little over six weeks after he was dealt to the Yankees, former Cub Alfonso Soriano has listed his three-bedroom, 3,828-square-foot penthouse condominium unit in River North for $2.95 million.
Soriano Drives In 13 Runs In 2 Games For Yankees
Something has certainly clicked for Alfonso Soriano during his second stint in pinstripes.
De Aza Double Lifts White Sox Past Yankees, 6-5
Alejandro De Aza's two-run double in the 12th rallied the Chicago White Sox to a 6-5 win over the New York Yankees on Wednesday night, hours after New York's Alex Rodriguez appealed his suspension.
White Sox Beat Yankees 3-2
Chris Sale allowed one run while outpitching Hiroki Kuroda in to the eighth inning, and the Chicago White Sox beat the New York Yankees 3-2 on Tuesday night.
Baffoe: Enjoying Junior Lake
Lake Superior. Ken Griffey Junior Lake. Great Lake. Summering at Junior Lake.
2 Men Charged With Stealing Autographed Cubs Bats From Wrigley Field
Two men have been accused of stealing bats autographed by Alfonso Soriano and Ernie Banks from Wrigley Field during a double-header Tuesday, authorities said.
Ofman: Soriano Wasn't Worth It
I'm a bit flummoxed by those who heaped a whole lot of love on Alfonso Soriano upon his departure. They called him a good influence in the clubhouse and a guy who learned to play left field. And there were actually some misguided fans (and even media folk) who were sorry to see him go.
Soriano Dealt To Yankees
After years of trying, the Cubs have finally moved Alfonso Soriano.
With Soriano Trade Looming, Cubs Fall To Arizona
Chicago players were upset about the news of teammate Alfonso Soriano's impending trade to the Yankees, and manager Dale Sveum thought that played a part in the Cubs' 3-1 loss to the Arizona Diamondbacks.
Reports: Cubs, Yankees Discussing Soriano Trade
The Cubs have turned their attention to another big piece they would like to flip for prospects.
Soriano Leads Cubs' Barrage In 7-2 Win Over Angels
Alfonso Soriano hit two of the Cubs' season high five home runs and Travis Wood earned his first win in nearly six weeks in Chicago's 7-2 victory over the Los Angeles Angels on Tuesday night
Navarro Lifts Cubs To 4-3 Victory Over Pirates
Pinch hitter Dioner Navarro had a game-ending sacrifice fly in the 11th inning, lifting the Chicago Cubs to a 4-3 victory over the Pittsburgh Pirates on Sunday.
Soriano Hits 2 Homers, Cubs Beat Pirates 4-1
Alfonso Soriano hit two-run homers in consecutive innings to lead the Chicago Cubs to a 4-1 victory over the Pittsburgh Pirates 4-1 on Saturday.
Straily, Norris Lead A's In 1-0 Win Over Cubs
Derek Norris scored on a passed ball with two outs in the seventh inning and the Oakland Athletics beat the Chicago Cubs 1-0 on Thursday.
Garza Throws 8 Strong Innings In Cubs' 3-1 Win
Matt Garza plans to pitch as well as he can for the Chicago Cubs as long as he's with the team. That's how he's dealing with all this trade talk.
Russell Gives Up Lead In 8th, Cubs Lose To A's 8-7
One bad pitch blew what would've given the Chicago Cubs something they've rarely achieved this season: a winning streak.
Cubs Hold Off Late Mariners' Comeback For 7-6 Win
It didn't matter the Chicago Cubs nearly blew a six-run lead against the Seattle Mariners on Sunday.
Samardzija Pitches Cubs Past Cardinals 4-2
Ryan Sweeney and Cody Ransom hit back-to-back homers in a four-run first inning and that was plenty for Jeff Samardzija, who pitched the Chicago Cubs over the St. Louis Cardinals 4-2 Tuesday night.
Marmol Blows 9th Inning Lead As Cubs Lose To Mets 4-3
Kirk Nieuwenhuis hit a three-run homer that capped a four-run rally in the bottom of the ninth inning and the New York Mets salvaged what had been shaping up as another sorry afternoon, startling the Chicago Cubs 4-3 on Sunday.
Reds Rout Cubs, 12-2
Xavier Paul hit a three-run home run, Joey Votto added a two-run shot and the Cincinnati Reds roughed up Matt Garza and the Chicago Cubs 12-2 on Tuesday night.
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CPD Officer Carlos Yanez Jr., wounded in shooting last year, talks about challenges and joys today
Chicago Police Officer Carlos Yanez Jr., who was wounded in a shooting during a traffic stop last year, is sharing his story in his first sit-down TV interview.
Missing: 83-year-old Olga Gutierrez, last seen on Sunday in Markham, suffers from dementia
Olga A. Gutierrez was last seen around 9 p.m. Sunday in the 3600 block of Arthur Terrace, according to Markham Police.
Tow truck driver shot, seriously wounded while driving in West Englewood
The crime scene is near homes, and neighbors described hearing 10 gunshots.
Gov. Pritzker signs law banning sale, ownership of ghost guns
The new law will restrict the purchase and selling of a gun without a serial number.
Biden to invoke Defense Production Act to address baby formula shortage
Suppliers will be required to give resources to infant formula plants before sending to other customers.
Chicago-born rookie Suwinski homers for Pirates, Cubs' win streak ends
Rookie Jack Suwinski, who attended high school 20 minutes from Wrigley Field, hit a tiebreaking home run and the Pittsburgh Pirates beat the Cubs Wednesday night, ending Chicago's four-game winning streak.
Vice president of Naperville nonprofit Kidsmatter faces child pornography charges
The vice president of the Naperville-based KidsMatter human services organization has been charged with multiple counts of child pornography.
City Council Public Safety Committee to weigh change to teen curfew
Mayor Lori Lightfoot's plan to prevent large group chaos and violence in the Loop, like what was seen last weekend, has hit a snag.
FBI search warrant obtained by podcast reveals possible details about killer of two girls in Delphi, Indiana
An FBI search warrant obtained by the "Murder Sheet" podcast said the bodies of Abby Williams, 13, and Liberty German, 14, lost a lot of blood.
Chicago Archdiocese to pay out another settlement to man who says he was abused by Fr. Daniel McCormack
The Chicago Archdiocese will pay $1.2 million to the latest man claiming he was abused by a pedophile priest.
Chicago organization honors Fort Worth police Officer Zach Briseno, one of three double amputee officers in U.S.
A Chicago-based organization that supports the families of fallen police officers is honoring a Texas officer who has had to overcome a challenge like almost no one else.
Chicago First Alert Weather: Cloudy skies in the evening, lows in the 50s
Partly cloudy skies tonight, but low clouds and fog will be likely along lakeside locations through Thursday morning.
Documentary 'Chicago at the Crossroad' illustrates how decisions made decades ago are causing today's problems
His documentary, filmed over the course of 15 years, examines the root causes of violence in Chicago. It's something that many are thinking about right now.
Attention turns to red flag laws following shooting in Buffalo, New York that left 10 dead
CBS 2's Chris Tye looks into what is known as the Red Flag law.
Park Ridge man says failures by Post Office cost him opportunity to run for state Senate as write-in
Michael Walters thought he did everything right.
Pennsylvania, North Carolina, Kentucky, Idaho and Oregon primary results
CBS News projects Chuck Edwards will win the GOP nomination in North Carolina's 11th Congressional District, defeating incumbent Rep. Madison Cawthorn.
UIC scientists work on better metals for light poles so they don't topple
"My major research focus is finding ways to make materials both lighter and also stronger than they are today."
Police search for man who robbed passenger on CTA Blue Line Platform
Mass Transit detectives are asking the public's help in identifying a man who robbed a woman on the CTA Blue Line platform in the Loop Sunday.
New Cook County income program will provide some residents with $500 monthly
A landmark guaranteed income program was announced Wednesday for people living in Cook County.
Northwestern to begin quest for Women's College World Series after taking Big Ten softball title
What a season it's been for Northwestern softball. They swept the Big Ten postseason awards as they won their first regular season conference title since 2008.
Catholic school's First Responders Parade in Des Plaines to honor police and firefighters
"It's important that we honor those people that go above and beyond to save the rest of us," St. Zachary principal Darlene Potenza said.
Chicago First Alert Weather: Spotty showers, highs in the 50s
Light rain through the day with highs in the 50s in most places.
Burglars hit three tobacco shops overnight in West Town, Wicker Park, East Ukrainian Village
A store manager at Morgan Smoke & Vape told CBS 2 the offenders took over $2,600 in cash, 25 boxes of cigars, 20 cartons of cigarettes and four water pipes.
CBS 2 Chicago wins four regional Edward R. Murrow Awards
CBS 2 Chicago won four regional Edward R. Murrow awards, the most of any station.
Chicago Park District offering incentives for open lifeguard positions
Beach season begins next Friday in Chicago, but the city is still scrambling to find lifeguards.
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CPD Officer Carlos Yanez Jr., wounded in shooting last year, talks about challenges and joys today
Chicago Police Officer Carlos Yanez Jr., who was wounded in a shooting during a traffic stop last year, is sharing his story in his first sit-down TV interview.
Missing: 83-year-old Olga Gutierrez, last seen on Sunday in Markham, suffers from dementia
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Tow truck driver shot, seriously wounded while driving in West Englewood
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Gov. Pritzker signs law banning sale, ownership of ghost guns
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Park Ridge man says failures by Post Office cost him opportunity to run for state Senate as write-in
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CBS 2 Chicago wins four regional Edward R. Murrow Awards
CBS 2 Chicago won four regional Edward R. Murrow awards, the most of any station.
Red Cross looking for volunteers to install smoke detectors
This week alone, the Red Cross has helped 132 victims in Chicago and the suburbs after house fires.
KN95 masks that failed federal testing for health care workers were given to CPS schools in Omicron surge
A teacher brought concerns about the masks received in schools in January to the attention of CBS 2 News.
ACLU, aldermen have doubts about Mayor Lightfoot's curfew and Millennium Park restrictions
Leaders are scrambling to find a way to curb the downtown chaos caused by large groups of kids – which resulted in a 16-year-old boy being shot and killed in Millennium Park this past Saturday.
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Biden to invoke Defense Production Act to address baby formula shortage
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Park Ridge man says failures by Post Office cost him opportunity to run for state Senate as write-in
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Pennsylvania, North Carolina, Kentucky, Idaho and Oregon primary results
CBS News projects Chuck Edwards will win the GOP nomination in North Carolina's 11th Congressional District, defeating incumbent Rep. Madison Cawthorn.
Madison Cawthorn, Trump-backed incumbent congressman, loses primary
CBS News projects Chuck Edwards will win the Republican primary in the 11th Congressional District.
Some state lawmakers renew calls for DCFS Director Marc Smith to step down
The department in charge of caring for the state's most vulnerable kids is failing them on everything from regular medical visits to home checks to the way the department is staffed, an audit said.
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Demand rises for donated breast milk amid baby formula shortage
With parents struggling to navigate the baby formula shortage, breast milk donation banks are seeing a sharp increase in demand — but also a jump in donations.
Baby formula shortage still leaves families desperate, especially those restricted by federal WIC program rules
Walk into the baby formula aisle at just about any drug or grocery store around the country, and you will still see rows of empty shelves.
Abbott to resume production of baby formula at Sturgis, Michigan plant after recall
Abbott Nutrition said after its plant in Sturgis, Michigan gets back in operation, product could be back on shelves in six to eight weeks, subject to approval by the Food and Drug Administration.
Chicago gas prices hit new record, at more than $5 per gallon
According to AAA, the average price of a gallon of regular unleaded gasoline is $5.12 as of Tuesday morning.
Parents desperate, searching for options amid persistent nationwide baby formula shortage
Parents are struggling to keep up with the nationwide shortage of baby formula – with several retailers now limiting how much you can buy. So what do you do if you can't find any?
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FDA clears COVID-19 booster shot for healthy kids ages 5 to 11
There is one more hurdle: The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention must decide whether to formally recommend the booster for this age group.
Abbott baby formula plant could reopen in two weeks
Sturgis plant will reopen soon as nationwide out-of-stock levels of baby formula rise above 40%.
COVID-19 reaches 'high' community risk level in Evanston
The Evanston Department of Health and Human Service reported 397 new COVID-19 cases over the last seven days – up from 305 the prior week.
Advocate Aurora Health merging with Charlotte-based Atrium Health
Advocate Aurora Health will be merging with Atrium Health.
CPS launches 'Please Stay' campaign to promote mental health and prevent teen suicides
Chicago Public Schools has become the first school district in the nation to launch a new anti-suicide campaign created by Lady Gaga's Born This Way foundation.
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Crime and chaos downtown and beyond are keeping tourists away from Chicago
Such events as the chaos downtown that led to a deadly shooting right in the middle of Millennium Park have led people to cancel trips, meetings, and events in Chicago because they don't feel safe.
Carvana tower in Skokie put on hold after Illinois suspends dealer's state license
The village of Skokie is telling Carvana it cannot build a proposed 14-story car vending tower, just three months after the project won approval from village trustees.
FTX cryptocurrency exchange opens new headquarters in Chicago
Mayor Lori Lightfoot helped cut the ribbon Tuesday morning to open the official U.S. headquarters of FTX, a Bahamas-based cryptocurrency exchange.
Bally's unveils further plans for Chicago casino; some aldermen say it's being pushed through too fast
The city did not conduct a new safety study to determine how crime would be impacted by a casino - in hopes of getting the casino up and generating revenue quickly.
Boeing to move corporate headquarters from Chicago to Arlington, Virginia
A news release said the company will maintain a "significant presence" at its Chicago office at 100 N. Riverside Plaza in the West Loop Gate.
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Chicago-born rookie Suwinski homers for Pirates, Cubs' win streak ends
Rookie Jack Suwinski, who attended high school 20 minutes from Wrigley Field, hit a tiebreaking home run and the Pittsburgh Pirates beat the Cubs Wednesday night, ending Chicago's four-game winning streak.
Northwestern to begin quest for Women's College World Series after taking Big Ten softball title
What a season it's been for Northwestern softball. They swept the Big Ten postseason awards as they won their first regular season conference title since 2008.
Orlando Magic win NBA Draft Lottery at McCormick Place
The Magic will now have the No. 1 overall pick in the 2022 NBA Draft, which is set for June 23.
Cubs shut out Pirates for second straight night
Keegan Thompson combined with three relievers on a five-hitter, and the Chicago Cubs shut out he Pittsburgh Pirates for the second straight game, a win Tuesday night that extended their winning streak to a season-best four.
White Sox and Royals split doubleheader
Brady Singer outdueled Davis Martin as the Kansas City Royals beat the Chicago White Sox in the second game of a doubleheader on Tuesday.
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CBS unveils 2022-2023 primetime lineup
CBS announced its 2022-2023 primetime programming lineup of CBS Originals, featuring four new dramas and more.
Dave Chappelle attacked by armed man while onstage in L.A.
The controversial comic laughed off the incident after being tackled, and video appeared to show the person who charged him being beaten onstage.
Naomi Judd, Grammy-winning singer, has died at 76
"We lost our beautiful mother to the disease of mental illness," the Judd sisters said on social media.
'Jersey Boys' is returning to a Chicago stage next week
The new national tour of "Jersey Boys" opens next week at the Cadillac Palace Theatre, celebrating the music of the Frankie Valli and the Four Seasons.
Lollapalooza announces daily lineup; single-day tickets now on sale
The lineup includes Thursday headliners Metallica and Lil Baby, Friday headliners Dua Lipa and Machine Gun Kelly, Saturday headliners J. Cole and Kygo, and Sunday headliners Green Day and Doja Cat.
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Chicago Archdiocese pays out $1.2 million settlement for Fr. Daniel McCormack
The Chicago Archdiocese will pay $1.2 million to the latest man claiming he was abused by a pedophile priest.
Tow truck driver drives his own way to hospital after being shot in West Englewood
The tow truck driver heard shots and felt pain while driving in the 6800 block of South Hermitage Avenue. CBS 2's Steven Graves reports.
Attention turns to red flag laws following Buffalo shooting
As investigators continue to look into the background of the suspected Buffalo shooter, attention turns to a law that New York and Illinois both have on the books.
Shot in line of duty last August, Chicago Police Officer Carlos Yanez Jr. shares recovery story
Chicago Police Officer Carlos Yanez Jr. was shot and lost an eye in an incident last year that killed one of his partners, Officer Ella French. CBS 2's Suzanne Le Mignot reports.
Full interview: Officer Carlos Yanez Jr. talks about his recovery
Chicago Police Officer Carlos Yanez Jr. lost his eye in a shooting that killed his partner, Officer Ella French. Yanez sat down exclusively with CBS 2's Suzanne Le Mignot.
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