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Chicago has a lot of problems to deal with, but there is also much to be proud of as well. Too bad the home of its venerable football team does not fall into that category.
Wednesday night the White Sox honored former Mayor Richard M. Daley with the team's Roland Hemond Award and deservedly so.
The beauty of baseball is that one person can come out of nowhere and etch their names into the history books. Such is the case with Dewayne Wise.
Watching the White Sox is like looking at an accident on an expressway. You know you shouldn't, but you can't help yourself.
With brutal heat expected to encompass Chicago and most of the rest of the country for the next few days, suggestions are being made on how people can cool off.
What happened in the Roger Clemens case yesterday was probably right, but nobody should feel good about it.
Trying to come up with reasons to look forward to the White Sox in the second half of the season is not that easy given the cynicism that crept in after their first 92 games. But there are some things for White Sox fans to rally around.
You have to give some credit to the White Sox for creativity. At least they find different ways to lose to the Minnesota Twins.
Every so often, a party goes off without a hitch and everyone has a great time. Such was the case of the 50th Anniversary All-Star Game played on this day in 1983.
Today we celebrate Independence Day. On this day 235 years ago, a bunch of sweaty men got together in Philadelphia and formally ratified the document that gave birth to the United States.
And so there are two. Both the NBA and the NFL are involved in lockouts right now. The NBA joined the NFL in locking out its players on Thursday and now two of the major sports leagues in the U.S. are involved in simultaneous work stoppages.
Recently, there was some hope perking up from the South Side. After their 11-22 start, the White Sox had gone 27-18 heading into Sunday's game and were within three and half games of first place. Anybody feeling that great today?
Has any franchise ever fallen as far as the Dodgers? The classy ways of the past have been replaced by the buffoonery of owner Frank McCourt.
There is a lot of talk this week regarding Adam Dunn. Not the lousy numbers he has put up this year, specifically a .175 batting average, seven homers and 29 RBI. Or his 1-for-48 performance against lefties.
At first glance, June 22 may not stick out as one of the most important dates in Chicago sports history. Those are reserved for days like January 26, 1986, when the Bears destroyed the Patriots in Super Bowl XX.
Tonight we start our biannual ritual of the White Sox versus the Cubs. Some say the novelty has faded after all these years and there probably is something to that. But the ballparks will be filled (maybe?) for a few days to make the beer distributors happy.
There are a lot of happy June sports anniversaries in Chicago. The Blackhawks Stanley Cup Championship last year, the six Bulls titles or the NBA drafts when they acquired Michael Jordan, Scottie Pippen and Derrick Rose.
Every so often an athlete comes along that you just wish would go away and never be heard from again. If Lance Armstrong does not belong in that category at this point, I don't know who does.
I had no idea June 13th was a national holiday. I thought the calendar was bereft of celebrations between Memorial Day and July 4th. But it seems all of America is honoring this day, or at least all of America outside of South Beach.
These past few years on fall Saturday afternoons, I've found myself watching Ohio State football knowing the athletes in Columbus, Ohio represented the best college had to offer.
I have no idea what it would be like to have $60 million and I doubt I ever will. But I couldn't help but think of that figure on Sunday while watching the local baseball teams.
There is a reason we love sports. The drama, the athleticism, the unpredictability. But every so often we get a chance to watch a truly loathsome team lose a game they never should have and no matter the victor, we all enjoy the spoils.
All pitchers struggle at times. Even the great ones. With the train wreck of a season John Danks is having with his 0-8 start, what are the options out there for him to get back on track?
One of the really dangerous things to do is declare a baseball season over on Memorial Day.
All lanes on the I-695 are closed in both directions prior to Exit 17 Security Boulevard, officials said.
Indiana State Police say a sport-style motorcycle was traveling eastbound passing vehicles along the skip line at a high rate of speed.
The driver told police he had accidentally pressed the accelerator instead of the brake pedal while in the parking lot.
On Monday and Tuesday, Christ Lutheran Church in Palatine will be holding a drive-through donation event from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.
One victim was in critical condition and one was in serious but stable condition, police said. The student fled after the shooting.
On July 30, 1980, the man was found dead in a sealed wooden crate at the Lockport locks power plant.
All lanes on the I-695 are closed in both directions prior to Exit 17 Security Boulevard, officials said.
Indiana State Police say a sport-style motorcycle was traveling eastbound passing vehicles along the skip line at a high rate of speed.
The driver told police he had accidentally pressed the accelerator instead of the brake pedal while in the parking lot.
On Monday and Tuesday, Christ Lutheran Church in Palatine will be holding a drive-through donation event from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Residents said alerts about problems such as a broken sprinkler head, a running toilet, and even a massive pipe burst have saved them thousands.
The dump is located at the mouth of the river next to the lakefront park of Calumet Park.
CBS 2 Investigator Megan Hickey sat down with Kersten, who said transparency is the agency's number one goal.
The CBS 2 Investigators delve into a practice the state was ordered to fix decades ago.
It has been four years since the deadly mass shooting at the Henry Pratt Company in Aurora – after which it was discovered that the gunman's Firearm Owners Identification Card had been revoked, but he still had a gun.
The candidates largely repeated familiar talking points.
The two candidates will go head-to-head in the runoff election on April 4.
All the questions at the event were sponsored by 17 Black and Latino organizations – and were geared toward addressing concerns in those communities.
Both candidates spent part of their day visiting Black churches as they seek to shore up their support in the African American community.
While public safety has become a central issue in the upcoming mayoral runoff, community activists are hoping to shine a light on environmental justice in their neighborhoods.
Since a surge in thefts of the vulnerable Kia and Hyundai models, the South Korean automakers have rolled out more anti-theft software, but the attorneys general are pushing for them to do more.
Residents said alerts about problems such as a broken sprinkler head, a running toilet, and even a massive pipe burst have saved them thousands.
We've told you about this trick before, where thousands of dollars are transferred out of bank accounts in minutes.
CBS 2 found how law firms were able to get the couple's information and how the calls were likely unlawful.
Rokaitis Towing does have a valid towing license for parking lots – but also has three Illinois Commerce Commission citations and 92 complaints.
The number of infections has tripled over the last three years.
The World Health Organization made the announcement on Wednesday, March 11, 2020.
Luis Torrens' first home run of the spring put the Cubs up 7-6.
The Brookfield facility will offer mental health assessments, classes, and programs like yoga and meditation to any 14- to 18-year-old who wants or needs them.
Doctors say for the most part, people can fight off such infections on their own. But the drug resistance is a big concern.
Gardner died Monday surrounded by family.
Many say the trade show is really meaningful to the city's economic recovery – especially the downtown area.
The U.S. government took extraordinary steps Sunday to stop a potential banking crisis after the historic failure of Silicon Valley Bank, assuring depositors at the failed financial institution that they would be able to access all of their money.
It will open later this summer in a former railroad depot.
The Cure said Illinois is among states that "actually have laws in place that protect scalpers."
Two-way star Shohei Ohtani struck out fellow Los Angeles Angels star Mike Trout to end the game. Ohtani was voted the WBC's MVP and called it "the best moment in my life."
The Bulls teamed up with Advocate Children's Hospital to send Ben, a longtime neuro patient there, on a VIP trip to Philly.
Nicholas Morrow signed a one-year deal with Philly after a career-high 116 tackles with Chicago in 17 games last season.
Alex Stalock stopped 27 shots for the 'Hawks, who has dropped two straight.
Nikola Vucevic added 21 points and 12 rebounds for the Bulls, who have won three games in a row and five of six.
The actor's death was confirmed to CBS News by two of his representatives.
The upcoming season includes productions from around the world, ranging from opera classics to more contemporary pieces.
"Everything Everywhere All at Once" stormed through awards season, taking the top prize for each of Hollywood's major award shows.
The Cure said Illinois is among states that "actually have laws in place that protect scalpers."
Robert Blake died after a battle with heart disease, his niece told CBS News.
Showers develop Wednesday afternoon and become more widespread overnight into Thursday morning.
Bags of donations were dropped off at the community resource center to help the dozens of people left homeless by the fire.
We're less than two weeks away from the White Sox home opener, but when you enjoy a ballgame at Guaranteed Rate Field, you'll find a lot more than just a hot dog and chips.
There are so many ways to celebrate Women's History Month, and we're sharing some things to do around Chicago that recognize women in our city. Lynn Osmond, president and CEO of Choose Chicago shares a list of ideas.
Little Village Discount Mall vendors are at City Hall Wednesday morning one day after a court order was filed to help protect them from getting forced out.
The best looks from the 62nd annual GRAMMY Awards on CBS.
Red carpet looks from the 61st annual GRAMMY Awards on CBS.
Meet Akiem Hicks
Meetup with Jed Hoyer