At 90, Joe Brown is a master at boxing
Boxing is not for the faint of heart, but Brown is proving it's for all ages.
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Boxing is not for the faint of heart, but Brown is proving it's for all ages.
Boxing is not for the faint of heart, but Brown is proving it's for all ages. Jori Parys reports.
Dino Pecoraro decided to start boxing when he was 16 years old, just a few years after he had first noticed a change in his vision.
Elmhurst, Illinois native Dino Pecoraro certainly has the heart of a boxer. The 17-year-old is punching back at life's obstacles and hoping to compete in the ring, despite a rare condition that impacts his vision.
George Foreman, an Olympic gold medalist and two-time heavyweight champion, competed between 1967 and 1997.
The boxing gym, BVL Boxing Solutions in Mokena, was started by one family who suffered a heartbreaking loss a year ago.
BVL Boxing Solutions was started by one family who suffered a heartbreaking loss a year ago. Jim Williams reports.
Within the walls of the Hamlin Park, at Barry and Hoyne avenues in North Center, Heglin coached several future champions.
Bill Heglin is retiring after 51 years coaching pugilists at the Hamlin Park field house.
At 106 pounds and all of 14 years old, Pilsen eighth grader Jessie Anthony Sanchez is already considered a veteran of the sport.
He's just 14 years old, and he's already a force to be reckoned with. The student from Pilsen is building buzz in the boxing ring after winning a number of titles. At this rate, he may very well be on his way to the Olympics. CBS 2's Andrew Ramos had the story on the prizefighter from Pilsen.
Boxers from each of the district's 22 gyms showed off their fancy footwork and powerful hooks.
The exhibition will take place right in the shadow of the Picasso statue.
Boxers ranging from ages 8 to 25 will battle it out in the ring at 22 boxing gyms across the city.
Boxers ranging from ages 8 to 25 will battle it out in the ring at 22 boxing gyms across the city.
Watch as the city's top female youth boxers face off on the West Side.
If you can't make it today, you can catch other showcases this month on July 20 and 27.
"Seeing this hard work pay off is such a great feeling. I also know if I can do it, others can do it as well."
The teen boxing champ started the summer standing atop a podium in Texas after winning his fourth Junior Olympic boxing championship. But he doesn't think it's his biggest accomplishment. CBS 2's Jackie Kostek explains what is.
Sims has fought through obstacles to get where he is - including managing sickle cell. CBS 2's Jori Parys reports.
Sims has fought through obstacles to get where he is - including managing sickle cell.
"Basically give them hope. There are other ways to live than gang life, there are other ways to make it out of the hood than sell drugs. Maybe we get a champion out of there and then we motivate the other kids,"
He defended his Chicago and National Golden Gloves super heavyweight title in Pennsylvania over the weekend.
We want to follow up on a story we first brought you back in March on a professional basketball player-turned-boxer Eric Ross. Back then, he was a two-time Chicago Golden Gloves winner who went on to the national championship. He defended his Chicago and National Golden Gloves super heavyweight title in Pennsylvania over the weekend.
The tournament began 100 years ago when young men from Chicago's working class neighborhoods fought for respect and glory.
It is a challenge just to score a single goal against Trevians — let alone find a way to actually beat them.
Extensive delays in making an Illinois state mental health facility ligature-free played a role in the death by suicide of 19-year-old patient Anthony Stringfellow Jr.
Police said they conducted a preliminary investigation and deemed the delivery driver's actions a mistake, and no charges or citations were filed.
The league said: "The WNBA strongly condemns racism, hate, and discrimination in all forms — they have no place in our league or in society."
The NL Central-leading Cubs improved to 75-74 in the series and handed a fourth straight defeat to the White Sox, who are last in the AL Central.
The goal was to form one continuous line of demonstrators stretching from Chicago to Aurora.
Former President Joe Biden has been diagnosed with an "aggressive form" of prostate cancer that has spread to his bones, his office said in a statement on Sunday.
The Supreme Court on Friday said it will continue to block the Trump administration from deporting Venezuelan men detained in northern Texas.
Illinois Gov. JB Pritzker even singled out Mike Baker of Schaumburg for his efforts.
The FBI accused Hannah Dugan of allegedly helping a man evade immigration authorities during a federal law enforcement operation at her courthouse.
Sara Hovey and her husband were paying for a mortgage, rent and a litigation attorney, who apparently told her she should have been protected.
Thomas McPeek placed stacks and stacks of bets last year — complicated wagers on football called parlays, where several events all have to happen for the gambler to win.
Back in February, Heather Radin had planned to give only $10 to someone she thought was really in need. She is out $5,000.
The iconic Chicago chain known for its hot dogs and Italian beef sandwiches launched its brand new breakfast offerings in five restaurants Tuesday morning.
The application website is expected to open this summer.
Illinois Gov. JB Pritzker even singled out Mike Baker of Schaumburg for his efforts.
Salud was the only group in Chicago to receive grant money, and the group held an event full of art, music, and conversations about mental health Thursday night.
Northwestern has unveiled a new biomedical device to help new parents track breastfeeding and ensure their baby is getting enough to eat.
Ticks can be dangerous, and there are reports that this is shaping up to be an especially bad year for the parasitic arachnids.
Cornelia Tischmacher's lungs were failing because of advanced cancer. Everything changed with a double lung transplant.
The restaurant was recommended to Jay-Z by word of mouth. He specifically asked for short ribs and pound cake.
The new Foxtrot location will open Thursday at 935 W. Webster Ave. — at the southwest corner of the intersection with Bissell Street.
In their college entrepreneurship class, seniors Lexi Kuzak and Neve Pomis and junior Molly Beyna invented a product that solves a common problem.
No Illinois industry does more business with China than the agricultural sector.
Wade-Smith said keeping kids engaged is what keeps them safe.
The restaurant was recommended to Jay-Z by word of mouth. He specifically asked for short ribs and pound cake.
The show was supposed to start at 7 p.m.
The recent surprise visit from the Chicago Sinfonietta was inspired by the recent naming of the Shedd's new beluga calf, Opus.
The growth and evolution of downtown Aurora is in large part anchored by performing arts entertainment venues, the City of Aurora noted.
Jury selection in Sean "Diddy" Combs' sex trafficking and racketeering trial started Monday in New York City.
It is a challenge just to score a single goal against Trevians — let alone find a way to actually beat them. Matt Zahn reports.
Extensive delays in making an Illinois state mental health facility ligature-free played a role in the death by suicide of 19-year-old patient Anthony Stringfellow Jr. Dorothy Tucker reports.
Meteorologist Kylee Miller has your 10 p.m. First Alert Weather forecast for Sunday, May 18, 2025.
The mother of 15-year-old Syruss Box said his family was getting ready to celebrate his brother's birthday when the shooting happened.
A source told CBS News Chicago the delivery driver drove miles along the interior and restricted roads at O’Hare — potentially crossing runways — before someone spotted him from the air traffic control tower. Sara Machi reports.
Police said they conducted a preliminary investigation and deemed the delivery driver's actions a mistake, and no charges or citations were filed.
Extensive delays in making an Illinois state mental health facility ligature-free played a role in the death by suicide of 19-year-old patient Anthony Stringfellow Jr.
Former President Joe Biden has been diagnosed with an "aggressive form" of prostate cancer that has spread to his bones, his office said in a statement on Sunday.
Pope Leo XIV officially opened his pontificate by taking his first popemobile tour through the piazza, a rite of passage that has become synonymous with the papacy's global reach and mediatic draw.
A number of Augustinians traveled to Rome to celebrate a man they knew personally from his time in Chicago.
Extensive delays in making an Illinois state mental health facility ligature-free played a role in the death by suicide of 19-year-old patient Anthony Stringfellow Jr.
A new playground in Chicago's West Pullman neighborhood can capture more than 300,000 gallons of water — which won't flood homes or streets in the community.
The retailer claims he is a victim of SNAP fraud after a rash of bad reviews from theft victims.
The task force addressed its progress for the first time this week, nearly a year after the formation of the unit was first announced.
The lawsuit accuses Chicago Police of using excessive force on children.
It is a challenge just to score a single goal against Trevians — let alone find a way to actually beat them.
The league said: "The WNBA strongly condemns racism, hate, and discrimination in all forms — they have no place in our league or in society."
The NL Central-leading Cubs improved to 75-74 in the series and handed a fourth straight defeat to the White Sox, who are last in the AL Central.
Angel Reese had 12 points and 17 rebounds for the Sky, who lost three of four last season to Indiana.
The all-time series between the crosstown rivals is tied at 74 wins apiece.
The victim was hit in the neck and abdomen and was taken to Comer Children's Hospital, where he died.
A 26-year-old woman stabbed the boy in the abdomen. He was hospitalized in fair condition.
The ages of the victims range from 15 to 54.
Police said the victims were standing outside the gas station in the 600 block of South Homan Avenue shortly after 9 p.m., when an SUV pulled up and someone inside started shooting.
Police said the shooting happened around 7:30 p.m. as three teens were near the sidewalk in the 9000 block of South Exchange Avenue.
