Blackhawks Trade Ben Smith To Sharks For Andrew Desjardins
The move saves Chicago $750,000 in cap space.
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Blackhawks' Versteeg To Miss 3 Weeks
Kris Versteeg has suffered a lower-body injury.
Zawaski: Bollig Traded As Hawks Prepare For Free Agency
Blackhawks Sign Smith, Raanta To 2-Year Deals
Keeping the versatile and dynamic Ben Smith was a priority for Chicago.
Blackhawks GM Bowman: Wholesale Changes Not Needed
Stan Bowman also made it clear that inking Kane and Toews to long-term deals is "the highest priority."
Blackhawks Beat Kings, 5-4, In Double-OT To Stay Alive
Chicago trails the series 3-2 heading back to Los Angeles for Game 6.
Blackhawks Collapse In 6-2 Loss To Kings
The Los Angeles Kings defeated the Chicago Blackhawks 6-2 and evened the Western Conference Final at one game apiece.
Hoge: Patrick Kane — Hockey's Matchup Nightmare
Kaner, he's a special player," Joel Quenneville says. "We use that term a lot with him."
Blackhawks' Smith: 'Definitely Another Level We Can Go To'
Ben Smith credited quality play from four lines as the reason for closing out Minnesota.
Zawaski: Right Back Where We Started From
Jay Zawaski breaks down the storylines of a Blackhawks-Blues series tied 2-2.
Blackhawks Topple Red Wings 4-1
Marian Hossa celebrated his return to the lineup with a goal and two assists, and the Chicago Blackhawks defeated the Detroit Wings 4-1 on Sunday night to snap a two-game losing streak.
Blackhawks' Slump Continues In 5-4 Loss To Flames
T.J. Brodie scored at 2:26 of the extra session Tuesday night to lead Flames to a 5-4 win over the slumping Blackhawks, whose overtime record fell to 0-6 this season.
Blackhawks Drop 3rd Straight In 3-1 Loss To Jets
Al Montoya made 34 saves in his first win in his hometown and Andrew Ladd scored his 150th goal, leading the Winnipeg Jets to a 3-1 victory over the slumping Chicago Blackhawks on Sunday.
Blackhawks Snap Skid, Top Oilers 5-3
Marian Hossa had a power-play goal and an assist on his 35th birthday, and the Chicago Blackhawks beat the Edmonton Oilers 5-3 on Sunday night to end a three-game losing streak.
Keith's PP Goal The Difference In Blackhawks' 5-4 Win Over Oilers
Marcus Kruger scored the tiebreaking goal with 8:16 left in the third period, Duncan Keith added a power-play goal 1:55 later and the Blackhawks beat Edmonton 5-4 for their third straight victory.
Blackhawks Re-Sign Bollig, Smith To 2-Year Deals
The Blackhawks re-signed forwards Brandon Bollig and Ben Smith to two-year contracts, bringing back two pieces who figure to be contributors next season.
Hawks' Smith Out For Season With Hernia, Hip Injury
Blackhawks forward Ben Smith will miss the rest of the season after suffering a hernia and a cartilage tear in his hip.
Smith Recalled As Carcillo Goes On IR
The Blackhawks called up Ben Smith from Rockford Tuesday after officially placing Daniel Carcillo on injured reserve.
Blackhawks Activate Kruger, Send Down Smith
The Blackhawks activated forward Marcus Kruger from injured reserve Friday and sent Ben Smith to Rockford.
Blackhawks Assign Ben Smith To Rockford
The Blackhawks assigned Ben Smith to the Rockford IceHogs Monday.
Sharp To Return To Practice Friday; Stalberg Out 3 Weeks
Patrick Sharp is expected to return to practice Friday after missing all of training camp so far with an appendectomy.
Hossa Helps Blackhawks Beat Red Wings
Thompson: 'Hawks Feasting On Shaky Goaltending
The wild Western Conference quarterfinal series between Chicago and Vancouver has storylines aplenty, the most significant one deals with the Canucks' goaltending.
Blackhawks' Smith No Stranger To Playoff Spotlight
In his very young NHL career, just 12 games to be exact, the Chicago Blackhawks' Ben Smith has already made a lasting impression, and mainly because of his overtime goal against the Vancouver Canucks on Sunday night.
McKnight: And It's Back To Vancouver
When Ben Smith netted the game winner 15:30 into the overtime of Game 6 between the Canucks and Blackhawks, it ended one epic chapter only to open up another.
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Bond denied for two men charged in mass shooting outside Near North Side McDonald's
A judge denied bond Sunday in Central Bond Court (Br. 1) for accused gunman Jaylun Sanders, 21, and alleged accomplice Kameron Abram, 20.
Two Chicago performances of 'The Play That Goes Wrong' canceled due to COVID-19 case in company
The matinee performance Sunday at 2 p.m. and the evening performance at 7 p.m. have been canceled.
Man accused in homicide of mother of six in Racine, Wisconsin arrested in Chicago
The man accused of killing a mother of six and hurting another woman in Racine, Wisconsin is arrested after a standoff with authorities in Chicago Sunday.
Businesses worry about rising crime downtown after latest violent outburst at Millennium Park
"It really does suck to be down here and hear about all this going on, because it draws people away," said Lily Stein, manager of Beat Kitchen on the Riverwalk.
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Mallory Pugh scores first goal of season as Red Stars beat Orlando Pride
Mallory Pugh and the Red Stars took on the Orlando Pride in NWSL action Sunday.
Wolves top Milwaukee Admirals again in Game 2 of AHL Central Division Finals
The Wolves were ready to flex on the Milwaukee Admirals Sunday in Game 2 of the AHL Central Division Finals.
Woman runs Chicago Spring Half Marathon for home country of Ukraine
Thousands of runners gathered downtown Sunday for the 13th annual Life Time Chicago Spring Half Marathon.
Expert: Risk for monkeypox is low for overall population
It has been almost three months since city leaders dropped COVID-19 restrictions – but as we head toward summer, experts warn we could see more COVID cases.
Anderson's HR hushes Yankees, lifts Sox to twinbill sweep
Tim Anderson hit a three-run homer and then put a finger to his lips to silence fans booing and chanting "Jackie" at him, capping a tumultuous weekend at Yankee Stadium and helping the Chicago White Sox beat New York Sunday night for a doubleheader sweep.
Northwestern women's softball team beats McNeese State, advances to NCAA Super Regional
The Northwestern Wildcats women's softball team was looking to clinch a trip to the NCAA Super Regionals Sunday – and clinch they did.
Fire fall to NYCFC after being outshot
Héber Araujo dos Santos scored on a penalty kick in the 28th minute and Sean Johnson made it stand up as New York City FC defeated the Chicago Fire on Sunday.
Pinball master Raymond Davidson seeks to defend standing at World Pinball Championship
After a three-year pandemic hiatus, the World Pinball Championship is back this week in Fort Myers, Florida.
Man's body pulled from Lake Michigan offshore from Wilmette
At 4:13 p.m., the Wilmette fire and police departments at an unspecified point on the lakefront after a boater reported finding a dead body about a mile offshore.
Candace Parker's triple-double propels Sky past Washington
Candace Parker finished with her second career triple-double and the Chicago Sky pulled away in the second half to beat the Washington Mystics on Sunday.
Ransomware attacks have been on rise, and CBS 2 has found out why schools are especially vulnerable
CPS officials said a technology vendor, Battelle for Kids, was the victim of a ransomware attack last December, on a server that stores course information and evaluations.
1 dead, 30 wounded in weekend shootings across Chicago
At least one person is dead and 30 are wounded in weekend shootings across the city as of Sunday evening.
Boys, ages 13 and 16, shot and wounded in South Shore
At 3:56 p.m., the boys were walking down the street in the 7700 block of South Essex Avenue when they heard shots and felt pain.
Greek Heritage Parade takes to streets, celebrates 200 years since Greek Declaration of Independence
This year marks 200 years since the Greek Declaration of Independence from the Ottoman Empire.
White Sox take first game of doubleheader against Yankees
Johnny Cueto pitched six more scoreless innings, AJ Pollock hit a tiebreaking home run off Aroldis Chapman in the ninth and the Chicago White Sox beat the New York Yankees on a calm Sunday in the first game of a doubleheader.
Thomas wins 2nd PGA title in playoff after 7-shot rally
Thomas matched a PGA Championship record Sunday when he rallied from a seven-shot deficit at Southern Hills, and then saved his most exquisite shot-making for a three-hole playoff to defeat Will Zalatoris.
Going to college with a "Hope" scholarship
Hope Chicago aims to send 30,000 students and parents to college for free in the next decade. Hope Toledo has already begun the mission.
American Red Cross installs more than 250 free smoke alarms in Chicago
Is your smoke detector working? The American Red Cross wants to make sure it is.
1 suspect in custody, another remains loose after robbery on CTA Red Line train
One of the two offenders is in custody following a robbery on the CTA Red Line train overnight.
Wisdom, Schwindel homer as Cubs rally past Diamondbacks
Patrick Wisdom and Frank Schwindel hit consecutive homers against Ian Kennedy in the eighth inning, and the Chicago Cubs beat the Arizona Diamondbacks on Sunday to avoid a four-game series sweep.
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Bond denied for two men charged in mass shooting outside Near North Side McDonald's
A judge denied bond Sunday in Central Bond Court (Br. 1) for accused gunman Jaylun Sanders, 21, and alleged accomplice Kameron Abram, 20.
Two Chicago performances of 'The Play That Goes Wrong' canceled due to COVID-19 case in company
The matinee performance Sunday at 2 p.m. and the evening performance at 7 p.m. have been canceled.
Man accused in homicide of mother of six in Racine, Wisconsin arrested in Chicago
The man accused of killing a mother of six and hurting another woman in Racine, Wisconsin is arrested after a standoff with authorities in Chicago Sunday.
Businesses worry about rising crime downtown after latest violent outburst at Millennium Park
"It really does suck to be down here and hear about all this going on, because it draws people away," said Lily Stein, manager of Beat Kitchen on the Riverwalk.
Chicago First Alert Weather: Cool for a few more days
It will be cool for a few more days, then warming slowly with showers returning.
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Ransomware attacks have been on rise, and CBS 2 has found out why schools are especially vulnerable
CPS officials said a technology vendor, Battelle for Kids, was the victim of a ransomware attack last December, on a server that stores course information and evaluations.
Mass shooting on Near North Side was part of a growing trend in Chicago
The troubling reality is mass shootings like this are skyrocketing in Chicago compared to the rest of the country.
Eleventh contempt of court order issued against DCFS Director Marc Smith
An 11-year-old abused girl, considered a risk to herself and others, has spent two months in what's considered a shelter and has been waiting months longer for a secure residential treatment center placement.
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.
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.
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City Council Public Safety Committee backs Mayor Lightfoot's new citywide curfew for teens
The City Council Public Safety Committee voted 14-3 on Friday to approve the one hour rollback of the curfew hours on weekends, as well as to expand the city's curfew to include 17-year-olds.
First vote on Chicago casino plan delayed, amid ongoing questions from aldermen
"We feel very confident that we have the votes to make sure that this gets over the hurdle," Mayor Lightfoot said.
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.
Aldermen back more than $16M in settlements for two more lawsuits against Chicago police
One of the lawsuits involves one of four men wrongfully convicted for a 1992 double murder. That case has now cost Chicago taxpayers more than $43 million in verdicts and settlements.
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.
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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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Expert: Risk for monkeypox is low for overall population
It has been almost three months since city leaders dropped COVID-19 restrictions – but as we head toward summer, experts warn we could see more COVID cases.
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.
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City Council committee to vote on Chicago casino plan, which has some neighbors thinking of selling condos and leaving
There is still a push from nearby residents to stop the billon-dollar Bally's project that is planned for the Chicago Tribune Freedom Center site in River West.
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.
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Mallory Pugh scores first goal of season as Red Stars beat Orlando Pride
Mallory Pugh and the Red Stars took on the Orlando Pride in NWSL action Sunday.
Wolves top Milwaukee Admirals again in Game 2 of AHL Central Division Finals
The Wolves were ready to flex on the Milwaukee Admirals Sunday in Game 2 of the AHL Central Division Finals.
Anderson's HR hushes Yankees, lifts Sox to twinbill sweep
Tim Anderson hit a three-run homer and then put a finger to his lips to silence fans booing and chanting "Jackie" at him, capping a tumultuous weekend at Yankee Stadium and helping the Chicago White Sox beat New York Sunday night for a doubleheader sweep.
Northwestern women's softball team beats McNeese State, advances to NCAA Super Regional
The Northwestern Wildcats women's softball team was looking to clinch a trip to the NCAA Super Regionals Sunday – and clinch they did.
Fire fall to NYCFC after being outshot
Héber Araujo dos Santos scored on a penalty kick in the 28th minute and Sean Johnson made it stand up as New York City FC defeated the Chicago Fire on Sunday.
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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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Dozens gather for Bronzeville Family Kite Day
Colorful creations set sail in Armstrong Park, 4433 S. St. Lawrence Ave.
Music, art, fashion on display at Nick Cave's 'The Color Is' performance
the performance was held at the DuSable Museum of African American History
Experts says monkeypox poses low risk to public
However, Kiran Joshi -- senior medical officer for the Cook County Department of Public Health, does note that separately -- COVID-19 is on the rise again. CBS 2's Sabrina Franza reports.
Two teens wounded in South Shore shooting
Two teenage boys – one of them 13 – were shot Sunday afternoon in South Shore.
Body found in Lake Michigan offshore from Wilmette
Anyone with information is asked to call Wilmette police.
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