An MLB first: Braves lose on pitch clock violation
The pitch clock is one of the new rules designed to speed pace of play.
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Smyly aims to improve on impressive 2022 performance; excited with Cubs' new Gold Glovers
Drew Smyly quietly had a solid season for the Cubs last year, registering an ERA of 3.47 over 106.1 innings pitched in 22 starts. It was enough for the Cubs to bring back the left-handed starter on a two-year, $19 million dollar deal.
Andrew Vaughn ready to take on White Sox first base role
For the first time since 2013, Jose Abreu will not be the White Sox regular first baseman.
Andrew Vaughn ready to take on White Sox first base role
For the first time since 2013, Jose Abreu will not be the White Sox regular first baseman. It looks like Andrew Vaughn will get the first crack at filling those big shoes.
Veteran White Sox catcher Yasmani Grandal working his way back after injury
CBS 2 caught up with the veteran catcher who had a streak of seven-straight postseason berths snapped last year.
Veteran White Sox catcher Yasmani Grandal working his way back from injury
Having Yasmani Grandal on your team usually means a trip to the playoffs. CBS 2 Sports Director Marshall Harris caught up with the veteran catcher who had a streak of seven-straight postseason berths snapped last year.
Cubs' Patrick Wisdom looks to find new role on team alongside recent additions
Wisdom blasted 53 home runs for the Chicago Cubs the last two seasons, mostly playing at third base.
Chicago Cubs' Patrick Wisdom looks find role among with new team additions
Patrick Wisdom blasted 53 home runs for the Chicago Cubs the last two seasons, mostly playing at third base. But with additions of guys like Trey Mancini, Eric Hosmer, and Edwin Rios among others, playing time is no guarantee. CBS 2 Sports Director Marshall Harris spoke with Wisdom about figuring out his new role.
Joining Chicago White Sox a long time coming for leftfielder Andrew Benintendi
This is the first time a lot of White Sox players are getting to know their new teammates, but leftfielder Andrew Benintendi is finding at least one familiar face on his new team.
Chicago Cubs, White Sox gear up for Cactus League exhibition play
Both the Cubs and White Sox are less than a week away from their first Cactus League games. CBS 2's Marshall Harris takes a look at how both clubhouses are looking on a big spring training day.
Cubs' Jed Hoyer 'excited' to start Spring Training with offseason additions
Chicago Cubs President Jed Hoyer said he loved what the team has done on paper, but now it's a matter of seeing it all come together in the coming weeks of Spring Training.
White Sox pitcher Mike Clevinger reports to Spring Training amid probe into abuse claims
It was report day on Wednesday for the Chicago White Sox pitchers and catchers at Spring Training, but a dark cloud hangs over the opening of camp for the South Siders as one of their big free agent signings joined his team despite being under investigation.
Spring Training about to get underway in Arizona for Chicago Cubs, White Sox
The sun is not out yet but it is due to come out, and with it, the official beginning of baseball and Spring Training in Arizona.
White Sox beat writer on the team's new manager, possible closers
CBS 2 spoke with MLB.com White Sox writer Scott Merkin about what difference will be with Grifol replacing Tony La Russa.
Cardinals, ex-Cub Willson Contreras agree to five-year, $87.5M deal, per report
The now former Chicago Cubs catcher will take over for Yadier Molina in St. Louis.
Former NL MVP Cody Bellinger signs with Cubs, per reports
Bellinger was non-tendered by the Dodgers after the 2022 season.
Little Village Little League trio to represent Team Mexico in international tournament
In Little Village's Piotrowski Park, a passion for the game is leading to a world of opportunity.
Astros win second World Series in 6 years
The title puts a bow on what has been a dominant season which saw the team win an American League-best 106 games.
New White Sox manager Pedro Grifol surprises fans at Vienna Beef Factory
"As soon as they mentioned hot dogs and they mentioned one of the best hot dog places in town, I was all in."
New White Sox manager Pedro Grifol surprises fans at Vienna Beef Factory
New White Sox manager Pedro Grifol surprised some customers at the Vienna Beef Factory store picking up the tab for their lunch.
New Chicago White Sox manager Pedro Grifol talks why he came to the South Side
The Chicago White Sox officially named Pedro Grifol as their new manager on Thursday, replacing Tony La Russa, who retired last month.
Padres beat White Sox 5-2, magic number at 1; Next Game Sunday
San Diego Padres beat the Chicago White Sox 5-2 on Saturday to reduce their magic number for clinching an NL wild card to one.
White Sox takes 3-1 win over Padres; magic number remains at 3
The Chicago White Sox jumped on San Diego ace Yu Darvish in a 3-1 win Friday night.
Young people with disabilities treated to very special baseball game
The ballpark came to life for the first time for some young baseball fans with disabilities – all thanks to a nonprofit called The Beautiful Lives Project. As CBS News’ Scott MacFarlane reports, the young man leading this field of dreams is from Illinois.
Brother Rice catcher Zion Rose, one of the country's best H.S. players, has summer to remember
Brother Rice high school catcher Zion Rose is experiencing what he calls a pretty amazing summer.
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Highland Park survivor after Nashville school shooting: 'Aren't you guys tired of covering this?'
Police said a 28-year-old suspect opened fire at the Covenant School in Nashville Monday morning – killing three children and adults.
Group Get Cleared Chicago helps people get a second chance on 'Rap Sheet Day'
The four-lane highway will be reduced to two lanes, one in each direction.
$13 million settlement reached in Pace crash that killed woman
Back in May of 2021, Brenda Burse was riding in a Pace bus, when the driver fell asleep at the wheel.
Groups push for 'cultural competency training' for Illinois medical professionals
The Illinois State Medical Society said it considers such training an "onerous and time-consuming mandate."
Gunfire shuts down northbound I-57 in south suburbs
It was not clear if anything was damaged by the gunfire.
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3 children, 3 adults killed in shooting at Nashville school; shooter dead
A woman, who officials said was armed with at least two assault rifles and a handgun, was fatally shot by police.
NCAA Tournament Schedule: When to watch the Final Four and NCAA Championship on CBS
After four wild rounds of NCAA Tournament basketball, March Madness is soon coming to its exciting conclusion, and CBS will have all the action.
Crete twins born at beginning of COVID-19 pandemic turn 3 years old
On the same day everything shut down in Illinois, the world opened up for Nissi and Nalea Young.
Group Get Cleared Chicago helps people get a second chance on 'Rap Sheet Day'
The four-lane highway will be reduced to two lanes, one in each direction.
$13 million settlement reached in Pace crash that killed woman
Back in May of 2021, Brenda Burse was riding in a Pace bus, when the driver fell asleep at the wheel.
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DCFS placed troubled teen girl with 24-year-old pimp as foster parent
The teenage girl already had a history of being trafficked for sex – and DCFS placed her in a home with someone now accused of forcing her into prostitution.
Convicted con man Rick Dugo agrees to plea deal, gets 8 years in prison
Last month, he was convicted in the first of four trials that involved four victims who were scammed out of nearly $1 million. Instead of facing three more trials, he took a plea deal.
Monitor group: CPD officers are taught their lives more important than community safety
Chicago Police training tactics are coming under fire – with a community monitoring group saying the tactics are fundamentally flawed and continue to foster a culture of misconduct.
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.
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Groups push for 'cultural competency training' for Illinois medical professionals
The Illinois State Medical Society said it considers such training an "onerous and time-consuming mandate."
Johnson, Vallas keep busy on campaign trail ahead of Tuesday debate on CBS 2
You can see the debate on CBS 2 at 6 p.m. on Tuesday. The debate also will be streamed on CBS News Chicago.
State lawmakers push to ban felons from becoming licensed massage therapists
The legislation also seeks to improve communication between state agencies that maintain criminal records and licensing agencies.
Chicago Decides: 4th Ward chief of staff Prentice Butler faces Illinois State Rep. Lamont Robinson
With Ald. Sophia King stepping down at the end of her term, following a failed bid for the mayor's office, voters in the 4th Ward will be deciding between her top aide and a local state lawmaker in the upcoming runoff election.
Chicago Decides: Joe Dunne, Leni Manaa-Hoppenworth face off in 48th Ward
The race to replace Ald. Harry Osterman in the 48th Ward was one of the most crowded races on the ballot in February, with 10 candidates running for the seat.
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Former Window Depot owner tries to explain why he let customers down
CBS 2's Charlie De Mar had the story Monday of a disabled veteran in Crystal Lake who says the company took $20,000 from him.
Kane County officials warn of scammer targeting people in Zoom court hearings
The public is reminded that the person is a scammer and does not work for Kane County or any judges.
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.
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Groups push for 'cultural competency training' for Illinois medical professionals
The Illinois State Medical Society said it considers such training an "onerous and time-consuming mandate."
Florida fire captain loses sight in one eye after using recalled eye drops
The CDC is investigating a nationwide outbreak of the antibiotic-resistant bacteria — Pseudomonas aeruginosa — which has infected 68 people in 16 states.
Chicago medical expert sounds alarm over drug-resistant Candida auris fungal infections
The number of infections has tripled over the last three years.
Death toll climbs in outbreak linked to recalled eye drops
The CDC says three people have died, eight have lost their vision and four had an eyeball removed.
Saturday marks three years since COVID-19 was deemed worldwide pandemic
The World Health Organization made the announcement on Wednesday, March 11, 2020.
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50 vendors in Little Village Discount Mall poised to be kicked out
The local alderman is hoping to get them a new place to do business.
United Airlines and Archer Aviation planning air taxis between O'Hare and West Loop in 2025
Electric vertical takeoff and landing (eVTOL) aircraft would provide 10-minute rides between O'Hare and Vertiport Chicago on the Near West Side.
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.
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Cubs manager David Ross talks offseason additions, what he's learned going into year 4
The Chicago Cubs will host the Milwaukee Brewers on Opening Day of the 2023 MLB season.
NCAA Tournament Schedule: When to watch the Final Four and NCAA Championship on CBS
After four wild rounds of NCAA Tournament basketball, March Madness is soon coming to its exciting conclusion, and CBS will have all the action.
First timers Miami, FAU, San Diego State join UConn in NCAA's Final Four
For the first time, no team is seeded better than No. 4
Bulls spoil LeBron's return with 118-108 win over Lakers
LeBron James scored 19 points off the bench in his return from a monthlong injury absence, but Zach LaVine scored 32 points to lead the Chicago Bulls to a 118-108 victory over the Los Angeles Lakers on Sunday.
Elias Pettersson's 2 goals lifts Canucks over Blackhawks 4-2
The Canucks won their third straight and sent the Blackhawks to their fifth straight defeat.
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Actor Jonathan Majors arrested on domestic violence charges in New York City
Majors' criminal defense lawyer said he is "completely innocent and provably the victim of an altercation with a woman he knows."
Sundays on State to return for two dates in July and August
On July 16 and August 13, State Street will be closed to cars between Lake and Adams for a free block party.
New details revealed about 50th anniversary celebration "The Young and the Restless"
The cast of daytimes #1 drama looks back in brand new footage, Paramount+ celebrates the series' legacy, and a sneak peek at the upcoming anniversary storyline is revealed.
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.
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Group 'Get Cleared Chicago' helps people get a second chance on 'Rap Sheet Day'
The group helped 100 people start the process of getting their criminal history record, so it can eventually be expunged or sealed.
Advocates want more sensitivity training for medical professionals
Marginalized groups across the city are coming together to demand special training for doctors and other medical professionals in Illinois. CBS 2 Investigator Megan Hickey reports.
$13 million settlement reached in Pace crash that killed woman
A $13 million settlement in a deadly Pace bus crash was announced on Monday. The driver fell asleep behind the wheel, killing a woman on her way home from church back in 2021. For the first time, we are seeing video of the crash and video of past incidents involving the same driver who is still facing criminal charges. A warning though, the video is disturbing.
Planetary parade coming: How do you pronounce Uranus?
Mercury, Venus, Mars, Jupiter, and Uranus will appear to be lined up in the night sky Tuesday night. But what’s the proper way to pronounce Uranus? Joe has the answer.
Chicago First Alert Weather: Snow returns
CBS 2 meteorologist Mary Kay Kleist has a check on the extended forecast.
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