Baseball Report: Is Bryce Harper Worth The Money To The Phillies?
Bryce Harper's production for the Philadelphia Phillies so far lags behind last year's sub-par season with the Washington Nationals.
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Trump: 'Disgraceful' That Man Illegally In U.S. Killed Edwin Jackson
Trump says it's "so disgraceful" that Indianapolis Colts linebacker Edwin Jackson was killed by a person who is in the U.S. illegally.
Rookie Prospects Can Mess With Your Fantasy Baseball Roster
MLB has seen a lot of injuries to major stars in the last month or so, in addition to a plethora of trades. If you think those are the only things that can derail your journey to a fantasy baseball league championship, think again. Here come the rookies!
Baffoe: Sing The Song Of Edwin Jackson
Jackson is an unsung Cubs hero, even if you don't realize it.
Cubs Designate Edwin Jackson For Assignment To Make Room For Rafael Soriano
This brings an end to a rocky two-and-half seasons in Chicago for Jackson.
DiCaro: 8 Chicago Players Who Need New Walk-Up Music
The top players of the Cubs and White Sox need to have fearsome walk-up music.
Levine: Jon Lester Throwing Issue Goes Viral
The Cubs aren't as concerned about Lester as the national media seems to be.
Levine: Edwin Jackson Bombed In Brief Outing After Late Arrival
A road trip gone bad should have told Jackson it wasn't going to be his day.
Edwin Jackson Goes 4 Innings, But Cubs Lose To D-Backs, 9-5
Starlin Castro hit a two-run double, and Edwin Jackson pitched four innings.
Levine: Edwin Jackson's Role Unclear For 2015
Jackson made his Cactus League 2015 debut on Monday.
Levine: Edwin Jackson Rededicates Himself For A Rebound
Jackson's struggled the past two seasons, with a combined 5.58 ERA.
Levine: Jackson May Have Made Last Start As A Cub
After another embarrassing start on Friday, any other starting assignments this season or moving forward would appear questionable, Bruce Levine writes.
Preview: Dodgers-Cubs
Clayton Kershaw opposes Edwin Jackson this afternoon at Wrigley Field.
Levine: Edwin Jackson Returns To Cubs Rotation
Edwin Jackson faces Clayton Kershaw on Friday at Wrigley Field.
Levine: Cubs Not Surprised By Better Play As They Take The Next Step
Manager Rick Renteria believes some pitching depth would work wonders in the future.
Levine: Jackson Makes No Excuses
Edwin Jackson is still eyeing a late-season comeback after landing on the DL.
Cubs Place Edwin Jackson On 15-Day DL
Chicago also called up Zach Rosscup and Logan Watkins.
Preview: Giants-Cubs
Jake Peavy will oppose Edwin Jackson tonight at Wrigley Field, assuming there aren't tarp troubles.
Preview: Brewers-Cubs
Mike Fiers opposes Edwin Jackson this afternoon at Wrigley Field.
Levine: Baker Shines On Wild Night At Wrigley
Chicago's 4-3 win in 16 innings took 6 hours, 27 minutes to complete -- the longest game in franchise history.
Cubs Beat Rockies In 16 Innings, 4-3
Both the Chicago Cubs and Colorado Rockies ran out of relief pitchers in a marathon game. The Rockies then turned to a starter. The Cubs used a catcher — and won.
Preview: Rockies-Cubs
Jorge De La Rosa opposes Edwin Jackson tonight at Wrigley Field.
Heyman: Danks Is Yankees' 'Most Likely' Target
The Yankees are in search of rotation depth after a string of injuries.
Preview: Padres-Cubs
Tyson Ross opposes Edwin Jackson tonight at Wrigley Field.
Preview: Cubs-Diamondbacks
Edwin Jackson opposes Trevor Cahill tonight at Chase Field.
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Chisox eliminated in AL Central, 6th loss in row; Tigers win
Dylan Cease pitched six scoreless innings, but the White Sox bullpen got tagged and Chicago was eliminated in the AL Central with a 4-1 loss to the Detroit Tigers on Sunday.
Wisdom hits 25th homer, Cubs pull away from Pirates 8-3
Adrian Sampson wasn't supposed to be a fixture in the Chicago Cubs' starting rotation this season. He was placed on waivers twice in May — once by Chicago and once by Seattle — and optioned to the minors three times.
Demonstrators march on Michigan Avenue to show support for protesters in Iran
The protesters are speaking out against the killing of 22-year-old Mahsa Amini, who died after being arrested by the country's morality police for allegedly wearing her hijab incorrectly.
Good Samaritans prevent attempted kidnapping in Chicago's West Loop
Neighbors who live in the building above where this happened were woken up by the screams of a woman who was trying to get away from her alleged attempted kidnappers.
3-year-old dies after being pushed off Navy Pier into Lake Michigan
Sources told CBS Chicago the boy struggled for nearly 20 minutes before he was rescued by Fire Department divers.
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3-year-old dies after being pushed off Navy Pier into Lake Michigan
Sources told CBS Chicago the boy struggled for nearly 20 minutes before he was rescued by Fire Department divers.
Good Samaritans prevent attempted kidnapping in Chicago's West Loop
Neighbors who live in the building above where this happened were woken up by the screams of a woman who was trying to get away from her alleged attempted kidnappers.
Cell phone video shows elderly CTA rider brutally attacked on Red Line
This time some hard-to-watch video shows an elderly passenger getting robbed and hit with a wine bottle.
Demonstrators march on Michigan Avenue to show support for protesters in Iran
The protesters are speaking out against the killing of 22-year-old Mahsa Amini, who died after being arrested by the country's morality police for allegedly wearing her hijab incorrectly.
Chicago First Alert Weather: Sunny fall days ahead
Sunday night will be breezy and partly cloudy.
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Oak Forest home where gunman killed three was subject of 2016 domestic violence call
A now-44-year-old man was arrested and charged with "domestic battery" and "criminal damage to property," but the charges were later dropped.
COMING SOON: 'PainKiller,' a CBS 2 docuseries about the Tylenol murders
On Sept. 29, 1982, a 12-year-old Elk Grove Village girl collapsed and died after taking two Tylenol capsules before going to school in the morning. Six more people would die in the days to come.
Susan Kamuda wins $363 million judgment against Sterigenics, which exposed her to cancer-causing chemicals
A jury not only believed her cancer was connected to the ethylene oxide gas emitted from the plant, but also decided the company should be punished for all of its toxic emissions.
Attorney, victim's advocate say political ad showing robbery was retraumatizing
Meanwhile, the man behind the ad stands by it.
Midwest mayors say more funds are needed to replace lead water lines
Illinois' lead pipe situation is the worst in the country.
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Pediatrician who survived Highland Park parade massacre going to Washington to call for assault weapons ban
They are survivors from 12 mass shootings — hundreds of people on Thursday will gather in Washington, D.C. to push law makers to federally ban assault weapons.
Judge halts enforcement of Indiana's new ban on abortions
The injunction was sought by abortion clinic operators who argued in a lawsuit that the state constitution protects access to the medical procedure.
New York AG lawsuit claims former President Trump used Chicago Trump Tower in business fraud scheme
Attorney General Letitia James sued Mr. Trump on Wednesday for years of alleged financial fraud and inflating his net worth by billions to "enrich himself and cheat the system."
N.Y. Attorney General sues Trump over alleged business fraud
The civil suit seeks to remove the entire family from their roles in the Trump Organization.
State Sen. Emil Jones III accused of requesting bribe to protect red-light camera company
The person from whom Jones requested the bribe was actually cooperating with law enforcement, prosecutors said.
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Berwyn woman unwittingly rents apartment out on Vrbo to scammer who dupes apartment seekers
"The fact that this happened in my home makes me feel completely terrible," said Dominika Opaczynska.
Uber expands Comfort Electric option to Chicago, 14 more cities
Uber users in Chicago now have the option to request a ride in a premium electric vehicle; like a Tesla, Polestar, or Ford Mustang Mach-E.
Freight train worker strike could cause supply chain crisis as well as halt commuter trains
The trains that might stop running carry everything from the food on your dinner table to this year's Halloween costume.
State of Illinois to set aside $300 million to help those struggling to pay energy bills
Help is on the way for Illinois families struggling to pay their electric bill – to the tune of $300 million.
Mail thieves strike in Norridge and Harwood Heights, leaving at least 40 victims
New video released Tuesday shows a thief swiping letters from a blue mailbox in the northwest suburbs.
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City preparations underway for return of Riot Fest to Douglass Park
The city's Public Health Dept. is also warning festival-goers to test their drugs for fentanyl before using.
IDPH: Therapeutic COVID-19 treatments have kept 8,600 people out of hospital in Illinois in past four months
Illinois health officials say new data show COVID-19 treatments are working.
Still need your COVID-19 vaccine? Chicago will pay you to get the jab
The reason behind the booster push: only 38% of people in Chicago are fully vaccinated and boosted.
Legionnaires' disease cluster linked to cooling tower at church in Burbank
The church is fully cooperating with efforts to remediate the cooling tower, and is also notifying congregants.
Skin of Steel raises funds for melanoma research, in hopes of finding a cure
"If you're looking forward and looking for new cures - not just for melanoma, but all cancers - this work is crucial," said Dr. Jeffrey Wayne of Northwestern Medicine.
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City, state leaders hope planned innovation center, Accenture Tower will bring workers back
Chicago city and Illinois state leaders are hoping their announcement of two new building projects will lure Chicago workers back downtown in person.
Bed Bath & Beyond closing 6 stores in Illinois
Four of the stores are in the Chicago area: Gurnee, Schaumburg, Joliet, and Bourbonnais. The other two are in downstate Carbondale and Fairview Heights.
A firsthand look at the concept of air taxis, which CEO says would make short trips in fraction of time
CBS 2's Charlie De Mar joined Andre Stein, chief executive officer of Eve Air Mobility, on a helicopter ride from Tinley Park to the city.
Many steps remain before Bears' Arlington Heights stadium plan can go ahead, suburb's mayor says
The Chicago Bears have been under contract to purchase the Arlington Park racetrack property for about a year.
Could Chicago lure second NFL team if the Bears leave Soldier Field? Expert says it's not realistic
Mayor Lightfoot has said there are a lot of other cities that have two NFL teams. In fact, there are only two – sort of.
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Chisox eliminated in AL Central, 6th loss in row; Tigers win
Dylan Cease pitched six scoreless innings, but the White Sox bullpen got tagged and Chicago was eliminated in the AL Central with a 4-1 loss to the Detroit Tigers on Sunday.
Wisdom hits 25th homer, Cubs pull away from Pirates 8-3
Adrian Sampson wasn't supposed to be a fixture in the Chicago Cubs' starting rotation this season. He was placed on waivers twice in May — once by Chicago and once by Seattle — and optioned to the minors three times.
Smith INT sets up game-ending FG as Bears beat Texans 23-20
Roquan Smith set up Cairo Santos' game-ending field goal when he intercepted Davis Mills deep in Houston territory, and the Chicago Bears beat former coach Lovie Smith and the Texans 23-20 on Sunday.
Oviedo cruises through 7, Pirates top Cubs 6-0 to end skid
Johan Oviedo tied his career high with seven strikeouts in seven innings, and the Pittsburgh Pirates beat the Chicago Cubs 6-0 on Saturday night to snap an eight-game losing streak.
Báez eggs on White Sox fans after hitting homer, Tigers win
Javier Báez egged on Chicago fans after hitting a home run, and the Detroit Tigers won 7-2 Saturday night to push the White Sox closer to elimination in the AL Central.
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How did a Plainfield family get a Max from 'Stranger Things' Halloween decoration to float?
We've watched it over and over again on TikTok like millions of people online, and yet, we can't figure out how any of it is possible.
'Reeling: The Chicago LGBTQ+ Film Festival' begins 40th annual event
The fest continues through Oct. 8.
As Riot Fest begins, new proposal would make it harder for such events to use public space
Riot Fest has been in Douglass Park in the North Lawndale neighborhood for six years.
Chicago jazz legend Ramsey Lewis dies at age 87
Lewis grew up in the Cabrini Green housing project. He started taking piano lessons at a young age and played piano at church, where his father was choir director.
CBS 2 Vault: The Ramsey Lewis Trio reunites for 1982 concert series after 14 years
CBS 2's Harry Porterfield talked with the jazz legends for the old CBS 2 Sunday evening news magazine show "Two on Two."
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Benefit raises funds for paralyzed Chicago Police Officer Danny Golden
Danny Golden was off duty in July when he was shot trying to break up a fight in a bar in Beverly.
Chicago Police investigating attempted abduction in the West Loop
Neighbors who live in the building above where this happened were woken up by the screams of a woman who was trying to get away from her alleged attempted kidnappers.
Demonstrators march on Michigan Avenue to show support for protesters in Iran
The protesters are speaking out against the killing of 22-year-old Mahsa Amini, who died after being arrested by the country's morality police for allegedly wearing her hijab incorrectly.
3-year-old dies after aunt allegedly pushed him off Navy Pier into Lake Michigan
Sources told CBS Chicago the boy struggled for nearly 20 minutes before he was rescued by Fire Department divers.
Good Samaritans prevent attempted kidnapping in Chicago's West Loop
Neighbors who live in the building above where this happened were woken up by the screams of a woman who was trying to get away from her alleged attempted kidnappers.
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