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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.
For the first time since 2013, Jose Abreu will not be the White Sox regular first baseman.
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.
CBS 2 caught up with the veteran catcher who had a streak of seven-straight postseason berths snapped last year.
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.
Wisdom blasted 53 home runs for the Chicago Cubs the last two seasons, mostly playing at third base.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
CBS 2 spoke with MLB.com White Sox writer Scott Merkin about what difference will be with Grifol replacing Tony La Russa.
The now former Chicago Cubs catcher will take over for Yadier Molina in St. Louis.
Bellinger was non-tendered by the Dodgers after the 2022 season.
In Little Village's Piotrowski Park, a passion for the game is leading to a world of opportunity.
The title puts a bow on what has been a dominant season which saw the team win an American League-best 106 games.
"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 surprised some customers at the Vienna Beef Factory store picking up the tab for their lunch.
The Chicago White Sox officially named Pedro Grifol as their new manager on Thursday, replacing Tony La Russa, who retired last month.
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.
The Chicago White Sox jumped on San Diego ace Yu Darvish in a 3-1 win Friday night.
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 high school catcher Zion Rose is experiencing what he calls a pretty amazing summer.
A man has been charged with beating and trying to sexually assault a woman in the Millennium Park parking garage in downtown Chicago.
A St. Charles, Illinois, man was being held on multiple felony counts Tuesday on allegations that he took upskirt videos of 33 women and two minor girls.
Charges were pending Tuesday morning against a man accused of shooting and killing a man and woman in Chicago's East Garfield Park neighborhood.
The Supreme Court ruled in favor of a Colorado counselor who challenged a law banning conversion therapy for minors, ruling that lower courts failed to apply "sufficiently rigorous First Amendment scrutiny."
A shooting investigation led to the brief overnight closure of the outbound lanes of the Eisenhower Expressway on Chicago's West Side early Tuesday.
The Supreme Court ruled in favor of a Colorado counselor who challenged a law banning conversion therapy for minors, ruling that lower courts failed to apply "sufficiently rigorous First Amendment scrutiny."
Skyrocketing property taxes continue to be a hot-button issue in Cook County — particularly since last fall, when many residents saw their tax bills increase by 100% or more.
Organizers estimated that at least 8 million people took part in more than 3,300 "No Kings" events worldwide.
Iran-linked cyber criminals accessed FBI Director Kash Patel's personal email account, sources said.
The Justice Department has made public millions of pages from its investigation into convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein.
Skyrocketing property taxes continue to be a hot-button issue in Cook County — particularly since last fall, when many residents saw their tax bills increase by 100% or more.
Illinois Secretary of State Alexi Giannoulias this weekend issued a warning about a surge in text messages that falsely claim to come from his office or the DMV within it.
Tenants at a South Loop luxury high-rise that has been plagued with problems like broken elevators are vowing to fight five-day eviction notices.
It's become an annual March Madness tradition at CBS Chicago, pitting our city's best eateries in direct competition in a foodie bracket challenge. We did pizza, we've done Italian beef, we've done Chicago dogs. This year, we're taking flight with wings.
For Cook County residents hoping to lower their property tax bills, applications are open for exemptions.
Allergy season is here, and the dreaded pollen can trigger sneezing, congestion, wheezing, and shortness of breath.
Northwestern Medicine and the American Red Cross teamed up for a community blood drive in Chicago on Monday morning.
Ending domestic violence is the goal of groups and advocates all over the world, and some experts in Chicago say it is time to become less reactive and more proactive when it comes to the people causing harm.
A new Iowa law bans local nondiscrimination protections on the basis of gender identity after the state became the first in the U.S. to roll back its civil rights code last year.
Food containing norovirus may smell and taste normal but still cause serious illness if consumed, FDA warns.
The owners of the popular Uncommon Ground restaurant, live music venue, and brewery in Chicago's Wrigleyville community announced this week that they're looking for a successor to take over the business.
Chicago consistently ranks in the top three cities in Fortune 500 company headquarters, and now a competition has been launched to build on Chicago's power in business.
The flagship Ann Sather restaurant on Belmont Avenue in Chicago's Lakeview community will be moving later this year, a restaurant representative said Tuesday.
Chicago Bulls legend Scottie Pippen threw some shade at former teammate Michael Jordan in a new pop commercial.
The City Council in Aurora, Illinois, is likely to lay down the hammer on data centers.
Chicago-native John Mulaney announced a new stop at the Wisconsin State Fair this summer.
Following a ribbon-cutting attended by Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson on Saturday, people were let inside the new space, at 5035 N. Broadway right off Argyle Street, for a special open house.
Chuck Norris' family said his death at 86 was sudden, but did not share any details on the cause.
ABC has canceled its already filmed season of "The Bachelorette" starring Taylor Frankie Paul after video surfaced of a 2023 incident in which she was charged with assault.
Acclaimed Chicago bar and music venue The Hideout has been sold to a performer and former employee, but the owners said it will carry on as the same beloved place that visitors have always known.
Supporters are encouraged to line the route from the funeral home to the cemetery, beginning at 103rd Street and Cicero Avenue. Lauren Victory reports.
Congress did not pass a bill to fund the U.S. Department of Homeland Security before they took a two-week recess.
Charges were pending Tuesday morning against a man accused of shooting and killing a man and woman in Chicago’s East Garfield Park neighborhood.
A shooting investigation led to the brief overnight closure of the outbound lanes of the Eisenhower Expressway on Chicago’s West Side early Tuesday.
Police are investigating a shooting and crash that left two people injured on Chicago's Near North Side, right along the Magnificent Mile.
Severe thunderstorms moved into the Chicago area on Tuesday morning.
A man has been charged with beating and trying to sexually assault a woman in the Millennium Park parking garage in downtown Chicago.
Police are investigating a shooting and crash that left two people injured on Chicago's Near North Side.
Fallen Chicago firefighter/EMT Michael Altman will be laid to rest Tuesday morning. The service will be small and private, unlike the original plan.
A St. Charles, Illinois, man was being held on multiple felony counts Tuesday on allegations that he took upskirt videos of 33 women and two minor girls.
Two more women have filed lawsuits against Massage Envy, accusing the company of failing to protect them against sexual assaults by two of their therapists.
Homeowners in Berwyn said they are constantly having to pump out sewage to keep it from flooding their basements.
CBS News Chicago learned that she was hired at the school in Mundelein in 2023, which was after DCFS found credible evidence that Servant had injured her children as a form of discipline.
United Steel Workers union representatives said that some workers had already had their access cards deactivated.
Have you ever walked into a business with no employees? You may soon; autonomous businesses are becoming more popular.
Vargas' slam in the fourth gave the White Sox an 8-0 cushion.
The Bulls took the court two hours after waiving Jaden Ivey for "conduct detrimental to the team." Ivey, who is injured, did not travel with the team during its four-game road trip.
Happ extended his homer streak to three games, and Ballesteros grounded a two-run single into right field.
Coach Billy Donovan said the Bulls have employees from "all different walks of life" and Ivey's comments don't reflect the values of the organization.
The Chicago Blackhawks are planning to honor the late Troy Murray next month.
A St. Charles, Illinois, man was being held on multiple felony counts Tuesday on allegations that he took upskirt videos of 33 women and two minor girls.
Charges were pending Tuesday morning against a man accused of shooting and killing a man and woman in Chicago's East Garfield Park neighborhood.
A shooting investigation led to the brief overnight closure of the outbound lanes of the Eisenhower Expressway on Chicago's West Side early Tuesday.
Police in Kenosha, Wisconsin, arrested a man in Memphis, Tennessee, on Monday in connection with a 1977 homicide.
Prosecutors have asked a judge to hold a woman in custody until trial on charges that she shot and killed the father of her children, his mother, and his stepfather at a home in unincorporated Crete in Chicago's far south suburbs.
