Britain's Mo Farah Claims 1st Marathon Win In Chicago
Kenya's Brigid Kosgei won the women's race in 2:18:35, the third-fastest time in the history of the Chicago race. Kosgei finished second in Chicago last year.
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Kenya's Brigid Kosgei won the women's race in 2:18:35, the third-fastest time in the history of the Chicago race. Kosgei finished second in Chicago last year.
Organizers said they're in constant contact with law enforcement on all levels: local, state, county and federal.
The annual Advocate Health International 5K took place on wet streets. It's a tradition that happens 24 hours before the big race.
Chicago offers many fun activities in October, from festivals to the Chicago Marathon. Here are our top picks for the weekend of October 6 and 7.
Organizers for this weekend's Chicago Marathon are preparing for possible protests if the verdict in the murder trial of Jason Van Dyke comes Sunday.
It's a race that will feature runners from 100 countries along with 1.7 million spectators. But the possibility of disruption from protesters after the Van Dyke verdict is very much top of mind.
Street closures along the route will start around 7:00 a.m. and expected to be reopened by 4:30 p.m.
There were a record 44,341 individuals who crossed the finish line in 2017. A similar field size is expected for 2018.
Time is running out if you want to get a guaranteed slot in next year's Chicago Marathon.
"I just told him, I said, 'if you really want to do this, we can make it happen. I'll help you.'"
Two Chicago Police Officers helped Edward Hensley through the last two miles of the Chicago Marathon on Sunday.
The city won praise from visitors, runners and spectators alike -- at a time when it could especially use positive attention.
Organizers say the planning and extra security helped the 40th Chicago Marathon go off without a hitch.
Galen Rupp crossed the finished line at 2 hours, 9 minutes and 20 seconds.
Crews continued to prepare Friday for the Chicago Marathon with safety measures, as runners picked up their race packets.
Race director Carey Pinkowski said he's confident officials are prepared to respond to any potential problems.
Two of Monterrey Security's employees were accused of wrongdoing in Chicago, but local officials here say they back the firm. CBS 2's Charlie De Mar reports.
Authorities say they're confident the security plan they have in place is the right one, CBS 2's Sandra Torres reports.
In light of the Las Vegas massacre, authorities in Chicago have been focusing on security for Sunday's marathon.
The executive director of the Chicago Marathon says they've been working with local and federal law enforcement year-round.
More than a dozen people were arrested Sunday afternoon at a protest near the route of the Chicago Marathon in the Loop.
To some, it's not just about running another race.
The top five men's finishers and top four women all hailed from Kenya.
Abel Kirui and Florence Kiplagat, both of Kenya, are winners of the 39th annual Chicago Marathon.
The 2016 Bank of America Chicago Marathon will be held Sunday.
