Many Step Up To Donate To GoFundMe For Son Of Late ESPN Bears Reporter Jeff Dickerson
A GoFundMe has raised hundreds of thousands of dollars for the son of late ESPN Bears reporter Jeff Dickerson.
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ESPN Chicago Bears Reporter Jeff Dickerson Dies At 44
Chicago sports broadcasting fixture Jeff Dickerson died Tuesday.
For CFP To Expand By 2024, Plans Need Approval In 4 Months
The conference commissioners who make up the CFP management committee met outside Chicago for four hours Tuesday.
Jemele Hill Announces Departure From ESPN
Hill drew the attention of the president last year for her criticism of him. In a series of exchanges with other Twitter users, she wrote he was a "white supremacist what has largely surrounded himself w/ other white supremacists."
Colin Kaepernick Joins Nike's 30th Anniversary "Just Do It" Campaign
Colin Kaepernick will be featured in Nike's signature "Just Do It" campaign as it celebrates its 30th anniversary.
Chicago Suburb Spends $300,000 To Sponsor ESPN Bahamas Bowl
Elk Grove Village is spending $300,000 to be the title sponsor for a nationally-televised college football bowl game in the Bahamas.
'The Last Dance:' ESPN, Netflix Documentary On Michael Jordan, Chicago Bulls Set For 2019
ESPN and Netflix on Tuesday announced plans to produce a 10-part documentary on Michael Jordan and the 1990s Chicago Bulls six-title run.
ESPN Chief John Skipper Resigns, Cites Substance Abuse Problem
Skipper had worked at ESPN since 1997 and had led the company since 2012.
Baffoe: Recent Online Sports Media Changes Are Troubling
Recent trends in digital media are quite troubling, and it's taking a toll on quality journalism.
Keidel: Curt Schilling's Dark Descent
Legendary pitcher Curt Schilling was fired this week from his baseball color analyst position with ESPN for his conduct on social media.
ESPN Fires Curt Schilling As Analyst
Schilling was let go after making critical comments on Facebook regarding transgender rights.
Bulls Named Sports Humanitarian Team Of The Year
"The Bulls feel a great sense of responsibility to give back to the city of Chicago," Jerry Reinsdorf says.
White Sox Ace Chris Sale Gets All-Star Nod
It's Sale's fourth straight trip to the All-Star Game.
Bill Simmons To Leave ESPN
Simmons has been at ESPN for 15 years.
ESPN's Britt McHenry Insults Tow Company Employee, Suspended
Report: ESPN, NFL Pressure For Calendar Changes To College Football Playoff
Next season's CFP semifinal games are scheduled for New Year's Eve.
Longtime ESPN Sportscaster, Chicago Native Stuart Scott Dies At 49
Stuart Scott, the longtime "SportsCenter" anchor and ESPN personality known for his enthusiasm and ubiquity, died Sunday. He was 49.
Report: Katy Perry To Perform At Super Bowl Halftime Show
Super Bowl XLIX is set for Feb. 1 in Glendale, Ariz.
Listen: Epic Call From Upset Alabama Fan On Finebaum Show
This will make your day.
NBA Extends Television Rights With ESPN, TNT In Monster New Deal
A new nine-year deal will increase league TV revenues to $2.6 billion annually.
Ray Lewis On Ray Rice Situation: 'Some Things You Can Cover Up … Some Things You Can't'
It was an odd "Sunday NFL Countdown" segment from Ray Lewis.
Baffoe: Sorry You're Not Sorry, Brandon Marshall
Marshall's press conference missed the mark Thursday, writes Tim Baffoe.
Durkin: Defiant Marshall Opens Up
"It's not the NFL's job to raise men," Brandon Marshall says.
Transcript: Marshall Vents Over Latest Drama
Brandon Marshall expressed his frustrations Thursday at Halas Hall.
Brandon Marshall Blasts ESPN On Twitter, Says Network Lied To Him About Profile
Marshall is upset with the nature of an E60 interview.
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Pet Rescue Spotlight: Citizen Canine Senior Dog Rescue
They lost their owner to a terminal illness on November 2nd.
Chicago First Alert Weather: Get ready for rain
According to CBS 2 Meteorologist Mary Kay Kleist, wet snow may mix in far west and northwest suburbs, especially near Rockford.
Arrest made after two postal carrier robberies in Forest Park
Devan Flax, 20, faces two counts of Armed Robbery, one count of Aggravated Robbery, and three counts of Aggravated Unlawful Use of a Weapon.
Local business empowers women one item at a time
Bon Femmes in Ravenswood is filled with some of the most unique gifts and art because it's all original work by female artists.
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6 injured, including firefighter, after large apartment building fire in West Chicago
West Chicago Fire Chief Patrick Tanner said residents were out on their balconies trying to escape the flames.
Amundsen Park fieldhouse won't be used as shelter for Chicago migrants; will reopen Monday
Ald. Chris Taliaferro (29th) said the fieldhouse will reopen Monday, allowing for after-school programming and other services to resume.
Person questioned after 9-month-old girl is shot, critically wounded on South Side
The circumstances surrounding the shooting remained under investigation Wednesday, police said.
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Pet Rescue Spotlight: Citizen Canine Senior Dog Rescue
They lost their owner to a terminal illness on November 2nd.
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Man called to report SUV on train tracks in Michigan, but Amtrak train hit it anyway
Amtrak said they were never notified of the SUV on the tracks before the crash last week, was despite a warning call a full 41 minutes earlier.
Could 'design flaw' blamed for Yellow Line accident be a broader problem on the CTA?
The National Transportation Safety Board said the Chicago Transit Authority was operating on out-of-date information with regard to stopping lengths.
After 38 are injured when CTA train hits snowplow, questions about what went wrong
National Transportation Safety Board investigators will be digging into the train crash - piece by piece.
Parents furious after girls are subjected to racist taunts at Minooka Community High
Minooka Community High School has faced allegations of tolerating racism in the classroom before.
Fallen Chicago firefighter Andrew Price remembered as a "light of sunshine"
Price's body was escorted to the Medical Examiner's office alongside his friends and family on Monday.
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Henry Kissinger, influential and controversial diplomat, dies at age 100
Henry Kissinger, known for his practice of "realpolitik," was credited with helping thaw relations between the U.S. and China. But he was also accused of alleged war crimes.
Former Illinois House GOP leader Jim Durkin won't run for Cook County state's attorney
"If you're going to run in a race, you have to run knowing that you have a good chance of winning, and I see no path winning with Trump at the top of the ticket," Durkin said.
U.S. Sen. Dick Durbin leads Senate Judiciary Committee hearing on gun violence crisis
"Across the country, gun violence is a public health epidemic, plain and simple," Durbin said.
Jurors hear wiretapped conversations between Ed Burke, mole Danny Solis
At the time, Solis was also a sitting member of the Chicago City Council, as alderman of the 25th Ward.
House begins latest effort to expel George Santos after damning ethics probe
The House will try for a third time this year to expel New York Rep. George Santos after the Ethics Committee released a scathing report detailing his alleged lawbreaking.
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St. Charles residents flee senior community after 300% increase in costs
Over the last several weeks, the Saint Charles senior living community has become a bit of a ghost town.
Rivers Casino Des Plaines warns of data breach affecting customer, staffer information
Casino officials said on Thursday, Nov. 2, they determined hackers got into their system and stole personal information about Rivers Casino staffers, customers, and online sports book customers.
Illinois congressman steps in after feds fail to reimburse COVID-19 testing labs
We previously told you about small business owner Janine Morabito's struggle after getting stiffed by Uncle Sam. There are several others in the same boat.
Consumer watchdog lists '10 Worst Toys' for 2023, highlights child safety concerns
W.A.T.C.H. – World Against Toys Causing Harm – issued a list Wednesday of toys they said are hazardous and should not be in children's hands.
Whereabouts of Chicago area woman's 2019 tax return is a mystery for more than three years
CBS 2's Lauren Victory unraveled what went wrong.
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UChicago study finds fatty acid found in some red meat can help fight cancer
Before you grab your steak knife, the scientists emphasize that the point of the study is not to advise people to eat more red meat.
Northwestern student says he was hit by norovirus outbreak, and it sent him to ER
The City of Evanston has linked the outbreak to the Big Wig Tacos & Burritos at 950 Church St. in downtown Evanston, which had a $1 burrito night for Northwestern students this past weekend.
Norovirus outbreak linked to $1 burrito special for Northwestern University students
Investigators have learned that people reported stomach cramps, vomiting, and diarrhea after eating at Big Wig Tacos & Burritos.
Peaches, plums, nectarines recalled due to deadly listeria outbreak
CDC investigating fruit from HMC Farms after one person died and 10 are hospitalized following a listeria outbreak.
Another eye drop recall pulls 28 products from store shelves
Kilitch Healthcare India is recalling the products more than three weeks after the FDA warned against their use.
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Who is moving into those vacant Bed, Bath & Beyond stores?
Who will be moving into closed Bed, Bath & Beyond stores nationwide and in the Chicago area? Court documents provide some clues.
South Shore yoga studio strives for inclusive, calm vibe
It's Small Business Saturday 2023, a big day to highlight the success of entrepreneurs who started small and are working hard to make it big.
Shoppers turn out in Ravenswood for Small Business Saturday
Three of the trolleys were running on Small Business Saturday, making eight stops in Ravenswood so people could visit their favorite shops.
Chicago's Berlin nightclub closes doors; union says club made "wrong decision"
Berlin announced that "the party" ended at 5 a.m. Sunday, Nov. 19.
Chicago's Big Shoulders Coffee tops list of best independent coffee shops
"With multiple locations in the Chicago area, Big Shoulders Coffee is a must-stop for no-nonsense artisan beans, roasted to perfection," USA Today wrote.
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Mount Carmel High School celebrates second straight football championship
Their victory makes back-to-back championships, and 15 titles overall.
Peoples fills big role leading DePaul's rebound in the Big East
DePaul University's women's basketball team is coming off its first losing season under head coach Doug Bruno since 1999, and All-American Aneesah Morrow transferred to LSU.
Blackhawks get goals from Dickinson, 3 others, top Kraken
The Blackhawks had dropped six of seven. They held off the Kraken in the final minutes.
Bulls get pounded by Celtics, have now lost 8 of 9
DeMar DeRozan and Coby White led the Bulls with 19 points apiece.
Blackhawks to terminate Corey Perry's contract for "unacceptable" conduct
The Blackhawks said Perry engaged in "unacceptable" conduct that violated terms of his contract and the team's internal policies "intended to promote professional and safe work environment."
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Rolling Stones announce second concert in Chicago in June 2024
Tickets for the tour go on sale on Dec. 1. For those who signed up, the presale for tickets went live on Wednesday.
American Blues Theater opens permanent home on Lincoln Avenue in Chicago
The new venue features two theater spaces – a 137-seat proscenium and a 40-seat rehearsal studio.
Daryl Hall gets restraining order against John Oates
The pair made up the pop rock duo Hall & Oates, and put out 18 studio albums together.
"Blue Bloods" wrapping up in 2024 after its 14th season
A long-time anchor to the Network's successful Friday night lineup, "Blue Bloods" is Friday's #1 primetime program and the #3 broadcast drama on television.
The Rolling Stones tour coming to Chicago's Soldier Field in June
The Solider Field show is scheduled for June 27, 2024.
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Pet Rescue Spotlight: Citizen Canine Rescue
Citizen Canine specializes in senior dogs and finding them forever homes.
Chicago First Alert Weather: Rain returns Friday
CBS 2 Meteorologist Mary Kay Kleist has a look at the forecast.
Jack Frost Christmas pop-up in Chicago
CBS 2's Marissa Perlman reports from Fulton Market, where the holiday spirit is alive and well with lots to experience.
More Hamas hostages leave Gaza
CBS News Correspondent Ian Lee has more on U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken's efforts to free more captives.
Amundsen Park won't be used as Chicago migrant shelter
As construction on the first winterized tent camp for migrants gets underway in Chicago, the city is abandoning plans to house hundreds of asylum seekers in the fieldhouse of a West Side park.
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Shooting kills man, wounds three women on Chicago's West Side
Sources said the shooting was believed to be domestic in nature.
Union wants to see Postal Police back on street after more mail carriers are robbed in Chicago area
U.S. Sen. Dick Durbin (D-Illinois) has introduced legislation that would put Postal Police back on the street to protect workers.
Man wanted into Chicago homicide slams into school bus following pursuit in Milwaukee
The school bus ended up on its side, and several other vehicles were also damaged.
Legal expert on rap lyrics as evidence in Young Thug RICO trial
The trial could serve as a window into how prosecutors will go after former President Donald Trump and how they use rap lyrics as evidence.
Person questioned after 9-month-old girl is shot, critically wounded on South Side
There was a lot that remained unknown Wednesday night about the circumstances surrounding the shooting.
