Carbon Monoxide Leak Forces Evacuation Of DuPage County Hockey Venue
A hockey and ice skating venue near Glen Ellyn was evacuated Sunday evening due to what witnesses said was a carbon monoxide leak.
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Bernstein: NFL Asking For Problems With Rules Changes
In football's super-slo-mo investigative environment, the pursuit of better answers will only lead to different questions.
Bernstein: Bulls Get It Done
Down is up and up is down in the world of the battle for NBA Draft assets.
Bernstein: Dick Vitale The Barometer For Pressure On College Basketball
It's clear the guardian of the college basketball gates is getting rattled.
Bernstein: Spring Training Brings Best Part Of The White Sox Season
The prospects being showcased is really a treat.
Bernstein: Many MLB Veterans Unwanted
Baseball is increasingly a younger man's game, and teams would rather pay for what someone else might do than for what you already may have done.
Bernstein: MLB Pace-Of-Play Moves Still Treating Symptoms
Limiting mound visits is fine but also not at all the source of the problem.
Bernstein: Who Were The Racists At The Blackhawks Game?
The individuals who uttered a racial slur at the Capitals' Devante Smith-Pelly need to be named.
The Bernstein Brief: College Hoops Might Get Dismantled
A federal investigation has amassed enough evidence to rock the foundation of college basketball and its kings.
The Bernstein Brief: Bears Move To Address Injury Plague
The team has hired Andre Tucker as its new head trainer and Jason Loscalzo as strength and conditioning coach.
Bernstein: College Football's Attendance Problem A Large-Scale Issue
Fewer people are attending games, and the issue stretches across conferences, indicating larger-scale issues.
Bernstein: Does It Matter That The Blackhawks Are Bad?
The prevailing reaction to the Blackhawks' disastrous season appears to be apathy.
The Bernstein Brief: Yu Darvish Nicely Adds To Cubs' Win Projections
This is an in-window move for a Cubs team doing what it can to make another World Series win that much more possible.
Bernstein: Let's All Pretend To Care About The Olympics!
We don't know many athletes yet, but the point is that we'll end up knowing who we probably should.
The Bernstein Brief: Bulls Have To Strip Down Today
Robin Lopez, Justin Holiday, Jerian Grant, Jameer Nelson and others should be dealt to anyone interested.
Bernstein: Baseball's War Of Words Is Escalating
There are more than 100 unsigned players as spring training arrives, and agents and the players' union are upset.
The Bernstein Brief: Tanks For That, Bulls
The Bulls prevailed (in the race for the bottom) by losing to the Kings on Monday night.
Bernstein: Bears See That Fortune Favors The Bold
It's clear that a productive and unpredictable offense is a necessity more than luxury in the current NFL.
Bernstein: MLB Bullpen Carts Coming Back?
A relic of the '70s, bullpen carts could perhaps speed up the game while definitely providing entertainment.
Bernstein: Sitting Niko Mirotic Is Just Smart Business For Bulls
Mirotic has already ascended to his top form and trade value, and only injury lurks if he plays.
Bernstein: Patriots Make Super Bowl Feel Like Work
Super Bowl hype with the Patriots is more like following a corporate retreat as it is preparation for the world's most important football game.
Bernstein: University Of Illinois' 'Chief' Saga Gets Even Dumber
First there was an arrest and now an upcoming Facebook movement, and all for the entirely self-inflicted Chief controversy.
Bernstein: Incorporating Zach LaVine A Challenge For Fred Hoiberg, Bulls
The Bulls must balance LaVine's boundless confidence with better defining his responsibility in the big picture.
Bernstein: Brewers' Moves Stir Up Cubs Fans
Asking the Cubs to react by doing anything just because of the Brewers' timing is ridiculous.
Bernstein: Lou Anna Simon's Letter Is An Insult
Simon showed her true and shameful colors in resigning as Michigan State president.
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Darren Bailey wins GOP nomination for governor in Illinois primary
Bailey handily defeated Aurora Mayor Richard Irvin and four other candidates. Irvin had once been the frontrunner thanks to a $50 million infusion of campaign cash from billionaire Ken Griffin.
Campaign 2022: Illinois decides in midterm primary elections
As expected, Gov. JB Pritzker easily won the Democratic nomination in his bid for re-election. We'll have results from more state and federal races through the night.
Victim stabbed during attempted kidnapping in Belmont Cragin
The offender "forcibly shoved" the victim into the back seat of a white SUV.
Chicago First Alert Weather: Morning showers, sunshine ahead Wednesday
Morning showers will come to an end and sun will return with temperatures climbing to the 80s and 70s near the lake.
3 people in custody after 2 robberies at Belmont Avenue CTA stop
During the second robbery, the victim sustained multiple injuries.
Former aide on Jan. 6 warnings, pardon requests, and Trump trying to grab the wheel
Cassidy Hutchinson, an aide to former chief of staff Mark Meadows, testified that Trump said about the crowd at the Ellipse "something to the effect of, 'I don't effing care that they have weapons.'"
R. Kelly to be sentenced in New York sex trafficking case Wednesday
He was convicted of racketeering and sex trafficking last year in New York.
Luis Castillo strikes out 11 as Reds beat Cubs 5-3
Luis Castillo struck out 11 over six shutout innings in his first win in a month, and the Cincinnati Reds beat Keegan Thompson and the Chicago Cubs 5-3 on Tuesday night.
Illinois primary election results: Darren Bailey wins bid to face Gov. Pritzker in November
As expected, Gov. JB Pritzker easily won the Democratic nomination in his bid for re-election and will face Darren Bailey in the general election. We'll have results from more state and federal races through the night.
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Darren Bailey wins GOP nomination for governor in Illinois primary
Bailey handily defeated Aurora Mayor Richard Irvin and four other candidates. Irvin had once been the frontrunner thanks to a $50 million infusion of campaign cash from billionaire Ken Griffin.
Campaign 2022: Illinois decides in midterm primary elections
As expected, Gov. JB Pritzker easily won the Democratic nomination in his bid for re-election. We'll have results from more state and federal races through the night.
Victim stabbed during attempted kidnapping in Belmont Cragin
The offender "forcibly shoved" the victim into the back seat of a white SUV.
Chicago First Alert Weather: Morning showers, sunshine ahead Wednesday
Morning showers will come to an end and sun will return with temperatures climbing to the 80s and 70s near the lake.
3 people in custody after 2 robberies at Belmont Avenue CTA stop
During the second robbery, the victim sustained multiple injuries.
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Dixmoor Treasurer Anthony McCaskill arrested after fireworks complaint in Harvey
A fireworks show in south suburban Harvey didn't go as planned – it ended with the Dixmoor village treasurer getting thrown in jail.
Woman without one document for foreign citizenship application, broken forklift blamed
Cutting through bureaucratic red tape can be frustrating – but red tape is not the reason for one west suburban woman's frustration.
Bid to raise threshold for speed camera tickets stalls; Lightfoot allies delay final vote
Ald. Anthony Beale has been trying for more than a year to raise the threshold for speed camera tickets from 6 mph over the limit back to the original to 10 mph.
Aldermen defy Lightfoot, advance plan to raise threshold for speed camera tickets back to 10 mph
"We've been trying to right the wrong on this corrupt red light camera/speed light camera system," said Ald. Anthony Beale (9th).
Ald. Anthony Beale hopes for vote on proposal to repeal lower 6mph threshold for speed camera tickets
One Chicago alderman is hoping the fourth time is the charm when it comes to changing Chicago's speed camera tickets and fines.
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Former aide on Jan. 6 warnings, pardon requests, and Trump trying to grab the wheel
Cassidy Hutchinson, an aide to former chief of staff Mark Meadows, testified that Trump said about the crowd at the Ellipse "something to the effect of, 'I don't effing care that they have weapons.'"
Illinois primary election results: Darren Bailey wins bid to face Gov. Pritzker in November
As expected, Gov. JB Pritzker easily won the Democratic nomination in his bid for re-election and will face Darren Bailey in the general election. We'll have results from more state and federal races through the night.
Rep. Sean Casten wins 6th District Democratic primary, topping fellow incumbent Marie Newman
Casten won 63 percent of the vote compared with 33 percent for Newman, and 4 percent for Charles Hughes.
Jonathan Jackson declares victory in 1st Congressional District Democratic primary
U.S. Rep. Bobby Rush is retiring when his term ends next winter, and a crowded field emerged to replace him in the 1st Congressional District.
Delia Ramirez wins Democratic nomination in Illinois' newly drawn 3rd Congressional District
Ramirez will go on to face Republican Justin Burau, who was unopposed in the GOP primary.
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After losing rental income, Chicago man gets stuck with long wait from state assistance program
Rental income was part of a Chicago man's retirement plan, but that hit a snag when his renters lost their jobs during the pandemic.
Kroger, Walgreens recall pain medications over faulty child-proofing
There's nothing wrong with the medication, but the bottles don't meet standards for child resistance.
Woman loses $17,000 in gift card scam perpetrated by Microsoft security impostor
Woodfield Mall in Schaumburg was the site of a post-Christmas shopping spree that Cynthia DeSimone still regrets months later – and it wasn't her idea at all.
Getting Hosed: D.C. has an app to warn customers of high water usage; could Chicago use the same?
What if there were a way to get warnings about high water usage before the bill arrived in the mail?
Getting Hosed: Chicago landlord receives water bill for $10,000, with no warning
How does a City of Chicago water bill for $70 turn into a $10,000 tab from one bill to the next?
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Planned Parenthood of Illinois prepares for huge spike in demand for abortion services
Every state that borders Illinois has or could soon have restrictions on abortion in the wake of the striking down of Roe v. Wade.
Supreme Court overturns Roe v. Wade
The Supreme Court Friday overturned the landmark 1973 Roe v. Wade ruling, which guaranteed a woman's right to abortion. The ruling sends the issue back to the states. CBS News chief legal correspondent Jan Crawford reports.
Wisconsin doctors halt abortions after Roe v. Wade overturned
Wisconsin has an 1849 law that bans abortion, except to save the life of the mother, but whether that law is enforceable is expected to be challenged in court.
COVID-19 vaccines to be available for younger children soon, but many parents still hesitant
A Kaiser poll taken earlier this spring found fewer than one in five parents would get their children under 5 vaccinated right away.
CDC and FDA clear the way for COVID vaccines for kids under 5
Panels of outside vaccine advisers to the CDC and FDA both voted unanimously this week to back the shots from Moderna as well as Pfizer and BioNTech.
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Billionaire Ken Griffin moving Chicago-based hedge fund Citadel to Miami
In a note to employees at Citadel, Griffin announced he already has moved his family to Miami, and will soon be bringing the company with him, though some Citadel employees will remain in Chicago.
Chicago company using fungi from Yellowstone to grow vegan protein products
The edible fungi was discovered as part of a NASA-funded research mission about life in extreme environments.
Black-owned and operated craft coffee shop works to expand, and to inspire entrepreneurs
The coffee shop wants to support Black, Latinx, and women entrepreneurs get their own start.
Kellogg to split into three companies, with snack division headquarters in Chicago
The snack company – which accounts for 80% of Kellogg's current sales – will have dual campuses in Battle Creek and Chicago, with its headquarters in Chicago.
Chicago-based Mondelez buys Clif Bar & Co. for $3 billion
The company will get the Clif, LUNA and Clif Kids brands of bars.
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Luis Castillo strikes out 11 as Reds beat Cubs 5-3
Luis Castillo struck out 11 over six shutout innings in his first win in a month, and the Cincinnati Reds beat Keegan Thompson and the Chicago Cubs 5-3 on Tuesday night.
White Sox lose to Angels, have now dropped five of six
Taylor Ward hit a go-ahead double in the seventh inning, Noah Syndergaard snapped a four-game losing streak and the Los Angeles Angels rallied for a victory over the Chicago White Sox on Monday night.
Luke Richardson officially named new Blackhawks coach
Richardson, 53, replaces interim head coach Derek King.
Bulls introduce draft pick Dalen Terry, focus on keeping Zach LaVine
Terry played for the University of Arizona, and is known for his energy, competitive drive, and defensive playmaking.
Up and coming sportscaster Jason Ross Jr. already making a name for himself on Chicago airwaves
The moment Ross hits the airwaves, you know he's doing exactly what he was meant to do.
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Rhapsody Theater celebrates grand opening in historic Rogers Park space
The official debut of the 200-seat space Tuesday evening featured magician Carisa Hendrix – better known by her stage name, Miss Lucy Darling.
Volunteer men's chorus The Jolly Boys celebrate 75 years performing
For the last three quarters of a century, the Jolly Boys have shared their song throughout Chicagoland.
Chicago's Jennifer Hudson is now part of exclusive EGOT club with Tony win for 'A Strange Loop'
Hudson produced the new musical "A Strange Loop" which won for Best Musical Sunday night.
Jury awards millions to Johnny Depp, less to Amber Heard in libel suits
The judge said state law caps punitive damages at $350,000, meaning Depp's award would total $10.35 million.
After successful inaugural event, organizers hope to make Sueños Music Festival into a Chicago tradition
The Sueños Music Festival transformed Grant Park into a colorful celebration of Latino culture this past Memorial Day Weekend.
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3 people in custody after 2 robberies at CTA Red Line Belmont Avenue station
Police told CBS 2 the offenders are also accused of aggravated battery to an on-duty Chicago police officer. No further details were released.
R. Kelly to be sentenced Wednesday
Kelly's lawyers have asked a federal judge to sentence him to the mandatory minimum 10-year sentence for his conviction on racketeering and other charges following his conviction last year at a sex trafficking trial in Brooklyn.
Darren Bailey wins GOP nomination for governor in Illinois primary
CBS 2's Meredith Barack has the Illinois Primary Election Day results.
Victim stabbed during attempted kidnapping in Belmont Cragin
Police said around 9:30 a.m. Tuesday, a victim was standing in broad daylight in the 5500 block of West Wellington Avenue when an offender armed with a knife exited a white SUV.
Chicago First Alert Weather: Morning showers, sunshine ahead Wednesday
CBS 2 meteorologist Laura Bannon has the forecast.
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