White Sox Lose To Indians, Surrender Division Lead To Tigers
The Chicago White Sox fell out of the AL Central lead for the first time in two months, walking 12 batters and losing to the Cleveland Indians 6-4 Wednesday night.
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Bernstein: OK White Sox, Now Don't Blow This
The White Sox are no longer a cute little story, and that's a good thing.
Red Sox DFA Brent Lillibridge
Turns out former White Sox utility man Brent Lillibridge won't get to face his old team tonight after all.
Heyman: Youkilis Can Fill The White Sox's 'Black Hole' At Third Base
CBS Sports' Jon Heyman may have described the White Sox's third base woes best by calling it a "black hole."
Video: 5-Year-Old Freaks Out After Learning Of Lillibridge Trade
After Lillibridge was traded to the Red Sox in exchange for Kevin Youkilis, one 5-year-old White Sox fan took the news pretty hard.
Harris: White Sox Add Kevin Youkilis And Take Back First Place
As the White Sox were busy regaining first place in the AL Central, management was busy filling a hole at third base via trade. Former Red Sox, now White Sox, third baseman Kevin Youkilis was dealt during the eighth inning of the White Sox/Brewers pitchers' duel.
Escobar's Walkoff Single In 10th Gives White Sox 1-0 Win Over Brewers
Pinch-hitter Eduardo Escobar lined an RBI single in the 10th inning and the Chicago White made it an adventuresome afternoon, beating the Milwaukee Brewers 1-0 Sunday.
White Sox Get Youkilis In Trade
The White Sox have landed third baseman Kevin Youkilis from the Boston Red Sox, in exchange for infielder Brent Lillibridge and pitcher Zach Stewart.
Rios Drives In Game Winner In 10th, Sox Beat Indians 5-3
Alex Rios wasn't seeking revenge against Cleveland closer Chris Perez. He got it anyway.
Floyd Takes No-Hitter Into 7th, White Sox Beat Boston 4-1
After Gavin Floyd retired the first 14 Red Sox batters, he couldn't help it. He was definitely thinking about the perfect game Phil Humber pitched last weekend.
White Sox Fall Short As A's Get 3 In 14th, Win 5-4
The White Sox head back to the Windy City from a solid road trip with a pair of milestones to celebrate alongside their home fans. They nearly had one more win to take along, too.
Hoge's White Sox Mailbag: More Home Runs - Dunn Or Pujols?
Coming off a three-game sweep of the Mariners in Seattle, here is this week's White Sox mailbag.
Lillibridge 'Checks In' On iPhone During Sox Game
Did White Sox left fielder Brent Lillibridge have his cell phone on him during today's game?
Sox Offense Clubs King Felix In 13-8 Win Over Mariners
Felix Hernandez allowed seven earned runs over five innings in his final spring training start and the Seattle Mariners were roughed up by the Chicago White Sox 13-8 Wednesday.v
Peavy Leads White Sox Past Mariners 5-0
Jake Peavy threw five hitless innings in his best outing of the spring and the Chicago White Sox beat the Seattle Mariners 5-0 on Saturday.
Sox Agree To Contracts With 24 Players
The White Sox have agreed to one-year contracts with 24 players, including second baseman Gordon Beckham, catcher Tyler Flowers and starting pitcher Chris Sale.
Lillibridge Placed On DL With Broken Hand, Out For Season
As manager Ozzie Guillen said after Thursday night's win over the Indians, White Sox utility player Brent Lillibridge broke his hand after getting hit by a pitch and will miss the rest of the season.
Peavy's Awful Start Sinks White Sox
Jake Peavy's one bad inning was enough to send the Chicago White Sox to a costly loss. Jason Kubel and Luke Hughes homered during Minnesota's six-run first inning, and the Twins snapped Chicago's five-game winning streak with a 7-6 victory on Wednesday.
Viciedo In Lineup As DH As Konerko Returns To 1B
Floyd Pitches White Sox Past Rangers 10-0
Gavin Floyd pitched shutout ball into the eighth inning, Brent Lillibridge and Alex Rios hit two-run homers and the Chicago White Sox romped past the Texas Rangers 10-0 Sunday.
Lillibridge Helps White Sox Top Royals, 6-2
Brent Lillibridge hit a three-run homer, John Danks pitched six strong innings and the Chicago White Sox beat the Kansas City Royals 6-2 on Sunday.
Hoge's White Sox Mailbag: Are You Buying In?
In a season full of teases, the White Sox are in the middle of their biggest yet, winning five-straight for the first time this year and pulling within four games of the Detroit Tigers.
White Sox Win Fifth Straight; Gain Ground On Tigers
Just when it seemed as if the Chicago White Sox were doomed to play out the string in a losing season, they put together their longest winning streak of the year.
Sox Shut Out Twins To Complete Sweep In Minnesota
The Chicago White Sox haven't conceded the division race, during yet another mercurial season for temperamental manager Ozzie Guillen's team. Jake Peavy sure pitched like he isn't giving up.
Boston Tops White Sox 5-3 To Take Series
Dustin Pedroia hit a go-ahead two-run single in the seventh, Jason Varitek homered and the Boston Red Sox beat the Chicago White Sox 5-3 Sunday to capture two of three games in their series at U.S. Cellular Field.
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Live Updates: At least 19 children, 2 adults killed after shooter opens fire at Texas elementary school
The shooter is also dead, and is believed to have been killed by responding law enforcement officers.
Chicago area elected officials call Texas school massacre 'heartwrenching,' 'every parent's nightmare'
Elected officials from the Chicago area expressed shock and grief Tuesday after a shooting left 14 children and one adult dead in Uvalde, Texas.
Expert: Shootings like the Uvalde, Texas school massacre are often 'highly predictable, highly preventable'
At least 14 students and one teacher were killed when a gunman opened fire at an elementary school in Texas.
Getting Hosed: A woman fights the city over a water bill she never should have received and wins
Getting Hosed, our exposé on Chicago's bad water billing, has saved consumers hundreds of thousands of dollars. So we wanted to know - what happens if you take on the City yourself?
Lawsuit filed against Rogers Park apartment building where 3 women died
Families are taking legal action after three women were found dead at Sneider Apartments.
1 dead in 7-vehicle crash on Tri-State Tollway near Willow Road; southbound lanes reopened
The southbound lanes of the Tri-State Tollway have reopened near Glenview, several hours after a fatal crash involving seven vehicles.
Disturbing viral video shows United Airlines subsidiary worker, former NFL player brawling
The video shows the United worker and a passenger shoving and punching each other at Newark Liberty International Airport.
Police say they've identified a suspect in brutal 2004 murder of Kevin Clewer, but they need more information
It was more than 18 years ago when Kevin Clewer was found stabbed to death in his East Lakeview apartment – and Chicago Police once again are asking for your help in the investigation.
White Sox get clobbered by Red Sox for fourth loss in seven games
Trevor Story and Christian Vazquez each hit a three-run home run and drove in four runs as the Boston Red Sox set season highs in runs and hits in a win over the Chicago White Sox on Tuesday night.
Sky top Indiana Fever after being honored for championship
Candace Parker had 16 points, six rebounds and seven assists, Azura Stevens added 15 points, and the Chicago Sky beat the Indiana Fever on Tuesday night.
WNBA championship banner raised for Sky
The season is less than a month old, and the Chicago Sky didn't need a reminder that they're coming off their first-ever WNBA title. But they got one anyway.
Aurora Pride Parade organizers decide police officers may not participate in uniform
Aurora will welcome its Pride Parade back in less than three weeks – but law enforcement officers have been told they won't be able to participate if they are dressed in uniform.
Woman shot, wounded near 95th Street Red Line terminal
Police said at 6:45 p.m., the 27-year-old woman was shot in the left arm on Lafayette Avenue near 95th Street.
Chicago Police head to Camp Pendleton In California in hopes of recruiting Marines
Police departments across the country are struggling to attract new officers and keep the ones they already have.
Schwindel hits 2 homers, Cubs power past Reds
Frank Schwindel homered twice in a game for the first time in his career, Marcus Stroman recovered from a rough start to pitch five effective innings, and the Chicago Cubs rolled past the Cincinnati Reds on Tuesday night.
Warriors Coach, former Bulls star Steve Kerr on Texas mass shooting: 'I'm tired of the moments of silence. Enough!'
Emotions, frustration, and anger boiled over for Golden State Warriors Head Coach and onetime Bulls star Steve Kerr Tuesday night in the wake of the massacre that killed 18 children in Texas.
DePaul track and field athletes getting ready for NCAA Regionals
"You have to remain focused and just remember that you're in this race, you're running with nine other people but it doesn't matter because you're running against the clock."
Chicago First Alert Weather: Storms followed by sunshine
An isolated tornado can not be ruled out. Highs on Wednesday will be warmer in the 70s, thanks to a gusty south wind.
Wheaton woman opens up about being a COVID long hauler
"I went from being a very active person to barely being able to stand without getting so acutely dizzy."
Contract sheds light about what one company's unarmed security cards are tasked with doing to keep CTA safe
As crime in the Chicago Transit Authority system continues to spike, the city is shelling out big bucks for unarmed security guards it has added to the transit system to try to fight it.
Two 12-year-old boys charged with attempted carjacking in Homan Square
The boys were arrested around 5:30 p.m., just moments after trying to carjack a woman in the 3400 block of West Lexington Street.
Families of 3 women who died in sweltering Rogers Park building sue James Sneider Apartments
"I told management I don't want to die in my apartment."
'I think everybody in my school struggles': A closer look at mental health awareness for young people
"It made me not want to be around people anymore. Not to talk to people. I just want to be alone all the time."
Ald. Michael Scott Jr. resigning from City Council, joining Cinespace Studios
A close ally of Mayor Lori Lightfoot, Scott was tapped as chair of the City Council Education Committee after Lightfoot took office in 2019.
Indiana lawmakers override Gov. Eric Holcomb's veto of transgender sports ban
Indiana law now bans transgender females from competing in girls school sports, joining about more than a dozen other states adopting similar laws in the past two years.
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Live Updates: At least 19 children, 2 adults killed after shooter opens fire at Texas elementary school
The shooter is also dead, and is believed to have been killed by responding law enforcement officers.
Chicago area elected officials call Texas school massacre 'heartwrenching,' 'every parent's nightmare'
Elected officials from the Chicago area expressed shock and grief Tuesday after a shooting left 14 children and one adult dead in Uvalde, Texas.
Expert: Shootings like the Uvalde, Texas school massacre are often 'highly predictable, highly preventable'
At least 14 students and one teacher were killed when a gunman opened fire at an elementary school in Texas.
Getting Hosed: A woman fights the city over a water bill she never should have received and wins
Getting Hosed, our exposé on Chicago's bad water billing, has saved consumers hundreds of thousands of dollars. So we wanted to know - what happens if you take on the City yourself?
Lawsuit filed against Rogers Park apartment building where 3 women died
Families are taking legal action after three women were found dead at Sneider Apartments.
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Getting Hosed: A woman fights the city over a water bill she never should have received and wins
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Getting Hosed: East Garfield Park resident $64,000 for water bill; 'There must be a mistake'
"They told me to hire a good lawyer, that this is probably a billing issue with the city."
Experts wonder why it took vendor so long to notify Chicago Public Schools of data breach
Experts with whom we spoke said ransomware attacks in general – including those on school districts and vendors – are skyrocketing.
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.
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Contract sheds light about what one company's unarmed security cards are tasked with doing to keep CTA safe
As crime in the Chicago Transit Authority system continues to spike, the city is shelling out big bucks for unarmed security guards it has added to the transit system to try to fight it.
Ald. Michael Scott Jr. resigning from City Council, joining Cinespace Studios
A close ally of Mayor Lori Lightfoot, Scott was tapped as chair of the City Council Education Committee after Lightfoot took office in 2019.
Indiana lawmakers override Gov. Eric Holcomb's veto of transgender sports ban
Indiana law now bans transgender females from competing in girls school sports, joining about more than a dozen other states adopting similar laws in the past two years.
Bally's River West casino plan wins key vote, final City Council approval set for Wednesday
"This is a generational opportunity which the city has been working towards for over 30 years," said Jennie Huang Bennett, the mayor's chief financial officer.
Experts wonder why it took vendor so long to notify Chicago Public Schools of data breach
Experts with whom we spoke said ransomware attacks in general – including those on school districts and vendors – are skyrocketing.
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Getting Hosed: A woman fights the city over a water bill she never should have received and wins
Getting Hosed, our exposé on Chicago's bad water billing, has saved consumers hundreds of thousands of dollars. So we wanted to know - what happens if you take on the City yourself?
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.
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Pfizer says 3 of its COVID shots give kids under 5 strong protection
The company says it'll give U.S. regulators the data soon. Moderna is already seeking U.S. clearance to vaccinate kids 5 and under.
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.
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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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White Sox get clobbered by Red Sox for fourth loss in seven games
Trevor Story and Christian Vazquez each hit a three-run home run and drove in four runs as the Boston Red Sox set season highs in runs and hits in a win over the Chicago White Sox on Tuesday night.
Sky top Indiana Fever after being honored for championship
Candace Parker had 16 points, six rebounds and seven assists, Azura Stevens added 15 points, and the Chicago Sky beat the Indiana Fever on Tuesday night.
WNBA championship banner raised for Sky
The season is less than a month old, and the Chicago Sky didn't need a reminder that they're coming off their first-ever WNBA title. But they got one anyway.
Schwindel hits 2 homers, Cubs power past Reds
Frank Schwindel homered twice in a game for the first time in his career, Marcus Stroman recovered from a rough start to pitch five effective innings, and the Chicago Cubs rolled past the Cincinnati Reds on Tuesday night.
Warriors Coach, former Bulls star Steve Kerr on Texas mass shooting: 'I'm tired of the moments of silence. Enough!'
Emotions, frustration, and anger boiled over for Golden State Warriors Head Coach and onetime Bulls star Steve Kerr Tuesday night in the wake of the massacre that killed 18 children in Texas.
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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 First Alert Weather: Storms Wednesday
CBS 2 Chief Meteorologist Albert Ramon has your 10 p.m. First Alert Weather forecast for Tuesday, May 24, 2022.
Aurora Pride Parade organizers decide police officers may not participate in uniform
Aurora will welcome its Pride Parade back in less than three weeks – but law enforcement officers have been told they won’t be able to participate if they are dressed in uniform. CBS 2's Meredith Barack reports.
Police say they've identified suspect in murder of Kevin Clewer, but need more information
Clewer's murder rocked Chicago's LGBTQ community back in 2004, and while a person of interest named 'Fernando' was named months later, the case has been cold for 18 years now. CBS 2's Jackie Kostek reports.
Woman shot in arm near 95th Street Red Line platform
A woman was shot and wounded Tuesday evening near the 95th Street Chicago Transit Authority Red Line terminal.
Chicago Police head to California to recruit U.S. Marines
CBS 2's Charlie De Mar went on assignment to San Diego this week alongside leaders with the CPD, who are trying to recruit Marines to fill the gap at Camp Pendleton.
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