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Ex-Cub Jon Lester takes up golf at Korn Ferry Tour in Glenview
Lester has been spending a lot of time on the golf course since retiring from baseball in 2022 with three World Series rings.
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Lester has been spending a lot of time on the golf course since retiring from baseball in 2022 with three World Series rings.
The Korn Ferry Tour returned to the challenging Glen Club in north suburban Glenview for this week's NV5 Invitational. Former Chicago Cubs lefty pitcher Jon Lester was in the field for Wednesday's Pro-Am.
Six people protesting climate change stormed the 18th green at the Travelers Championship on Sunday, delaying the finish for about five minutes.
The goal is not to produce pros, just kids who grow up loving the game.
CBS 2's Noel Brennan has the story of one hope for coaches who visited an elementary school on the South Side as First Tee Greater Chicago and introduced kids to golf.
Scottie Scheffler was arrested outside the PGA Championship in Louisville, Kentucky, earlier this month.
Footage showed top-ranked golfer Scottie Scheffler handcuffed and walking toward a police car in the morning darkness. He later teed off at the PGA Championship.
It looks like perfect weather this weekend for a round of golf.
Since the Cubs are on the road, why not grab a tee time at Wrigley Field? The popular Upper Deck Golf Experience is back at Wrigley - Friday through Monday. Golfers move around the ballpark, trying to hit targets on the field.
World no. 1 Scottie Scheffler finished 11 under to win his second Masters Tournament in three years Sunday.
The pop-up will be returning the ballpark in May after a successful inaugural year last year.
The winner of the tournament walked away with prize money which would be donated to their department.
Some of the brave men and women whose job is to keep people safe got a bit of a break on Monday. Members of several Chicago area police and fire departments spent their day on the golf course, where local organizations thanked them for their service. CBS 2's Andrew Ramos had the story.
The event raises money for ALS United Chicago to support their mission of care, advocacy, research, and awareness for the ALS community.
Per tradition, when a player hits an ace at the BMW Championship, BMW donates a four-year Evans Scholarship for tuition and housing worth $125,000.
Max Homa is playing so well that he made two bogeys and still set the course record at Olympia Fields.
Max Homa was aware of the course record at Olympia Fields, and not just because of how well he was playing Friday in the BMW Championship. He happened to see a video board just as it flashed a message that Chris Kirk was challenging the course record of 63.
The golfers were artists on the course, but anyone who's been out to Olympia Fields saw some cool artwork on the way in.
The top 50 professional golfers were dueling it out at the Olympia Fields Country Club this week for the BMW Championship. The golfers were artists on the course, but anyone who's been out to Olympia Fields saw some cool artwork on the way in. As CBS 2's Matt Zahn reported, there was an interesting story of how it came together.
Chicago area golf fans should enjoy this week because the BMW Championship won't be back until at least 2028. CBS 2's Matt Zahn is joined by CBS golf analyst Frank Nobilo.
The weather could also play a significant factor in the competition, with rain making the course rather soft.
The championship was last in Olympia Fields in 2020, when Jon Rahm won in thrilling fashion with a long putt on the 18th hole. He made it to a playoff at only four-under. But scoring conditions could be a little different this time around thanks to some heavy rain earlier in the week.
The PGA Tour playoffs are in full swing, and this week's stop at Olympia Fields will decide which golfers will play for next week's tour championship.
The top 50 players in the Fed Ex Cup standings are at Olympia Fields and most of them were getting in work on Tuesday.
The greens were a little softer for practice rounds of the BMW Championship after all the rain on Tuesday. Players hope things dry out before the first round on Thursday. CBS 2's Matt Zahn caught up with the PGA's best on Olympia Fields.
This was the major-league worst White Sox' 12th straight loss.
Kyle Hendricks (2-9) allowed six runs on eight hits in five innings in the loss.
Staci Boyer never met the fallen servicemembers or veterans, some who died decades ago, but she won't let their service or sacrifice fade from memory.
A woman who had been onboard said the boat was a rented charter, and things started going wrong as they were pulling back into the harbor.
Late Friday, no one was in custody. Detectives were investigating.
The Secret Service and Chicago Police will be speaking with people who live near the DNC action to give some insight on public safety protocols, road closures, and transportation information ahead of the convention.
The former president called Harris a "happy warrior" and vowed to do all he can to help her defeat former President Donald Trump in November.
The 500-acre site would become home to the world's first commercially useful quantum computer.
"I will say that I have said directly to the vice president that I'm going to do everything and anything that is necessary to make sure that we beat Donald Trump and JD Vance," Pritzker said.
The Chicago Teachers Union opposed the budget plan, warning of the impact of spending cuts imposed to eliminate a $500 million deficit.
Experts say insurance companies are paying close attention, and the average person should be doing so too.
The hike was fueled mainly by the company's Safety Modernization Program to replace nearly 2,000 miles of dangerous, old, deteriorating natural gas pipes.
As of Tuesday evening, a total of five tornadoes had been confirmed in the Chicago area from the storms Monday night and six Sunday night.
The tax is up just 2 cents compared with Sunday. But it is quite a jump compared with the Illinois gas seven years ago.
One third of Chicago's roughly 400 new car dealers are using pen and paper to complete deals.
Amid a widening listeria outbreak, Boar's Head is recalling all of its liverwurst products sold nationwide, as well as some deli meats.
A warning of a Listeria monocytogenes outbreak affecting 12 states, including Pennsylvania, New Jersey and New York, was issued by the CDC Friday afternoon linking infections to sliced meat at deli counters.
Lisa Gee's experience taught her the life-saving importance of organ donations for thousands of patients.
Keisha House said people trust their hairdressers and barbers, and great communication takes place while in those chairs.
The FDA found even some products that claimed to be "sterile" were contaminated.
The way things had been going, owner Alfio Sciacca was not sure Amici would make it a year. Now, everything has changed.
Bally's took possession of the River West property July 5.
The plant, which was indefinitely idled in February 2023, is expected to reopen next year.
Fiscal Year 2024 saw total cannabis sales exceed $2 billion, which exceeded the figures for Fiscal Years 2023 and 2022.
Kroger owns the Mariano's brand, while Albertsons owns Jewel-Osco.
Newhart was an Oak Park native and an alumnus of Saint Ignatius College Prep and Loyola University in Chicago.
Bob Newhart, who starred in the long-running sitcoms "The Bob Newhart Show" and "Newhart," has died at age 94.
Nominations for the 76th annual Emmy Awards were announced Wednesday, with "Shōgun," "The Bear," "Hacks," "Only Murders in the Building" and "Baby Reindeer" all earning multiple major nods. See the full list of nominees for the 2024 ceremony here.
"Big Brother" announced Tuesday the 16 new Houseguests who will move into the "Big Brother" house and, for the first time ever, have the power to vote in a 17th houseguest.
After many people criticized Andress' rendition of the National Anthem online, comparing her with Fergie, the singer says she's going to rehab.
Chief Meteorologist Albert Ramon has your 10 p.m. First Alert Weather forecast for Friday, July 26, 2024.
Staci Boyer has never met the fallen servicemembers or veterans, some who died decades ago, but she won't let their service or sacrifice fade from memory. Noel Brennan has her story in this edition of Eye on Chicago.
Meanwhile, CBS News uncovered new details about the background of former Sangamon County Sheriff’s Deputy Sean Grayson, who shot and killed Massey earlier this month. Jermont Terry reports.
The boat capsized near 31st Street Harbor Friday night. Darius Johnson reports from the scene where he talked with a woman who was on the boat, while Marybel Gonzalez reports from Insight Hospital and Medical Center.
The Chicago Bears put on the pads for the first time this training camp on Friday and the energy levels were up, especially considering it was also the first practice fully open to fans.
A woman who had been onboard said the boat was a rented charter, and things started going wrong as they were pulling back into the harbor.
Sean Grayson, the now-fired Illinois sheriff's deputy charged with killing 36-year-old Sonya Massey in her own home, had a disciplinary file that included accusations of bullying and abuse of power, records obtained by CBS News show.
This was the major-league worst White Sox' 12th straight loss.
Kyle Hendricks (2-9) allowed six runs on eight hits in five innings in the loss.
Staci Boyer never met the fallen servicemembers or veterans, some who died decades ago, but she won't let their service or sacrifice fade from memory.
Former Secret Service agent McCarthy said security for both conventions is now even under more scrutiny since the assassination attempt on former President Trump.
The department has now confirmed they will be providing emergency medical support both inside the secure perimeter that will be going up around the United Center.
Data show the 4th of July has historically been one of the deadliest days of the year.
The former University of Illinois football player had been hired at Aunt Martha's despite having a criminal conviction on his record.
Two battalion chiefs told CBS 2 Investigators said hiring needs to be a priority for the Chicago Fire Department, and they plan to protest their working conditions.
This was the major-league worst White Sox' 12th straight loss.
Kyle Hendricks (2-9) allowed six runs on eight hits in five innings in the loss.
Ryan Bates and Coleman Shelton, are in a friendly fight for the starting center job.
The team is allowing Owens to skip part of Training Camp and their first preseason game so he can go to Paris to cheer on his wife.
The Chicago Union recently moved their home games to Evanston, which has helped grow attendance significantly.
Late Friday, no one was in custody. Detectives were investigating.
The business owner said her neighbor in a strip mall has repeatedly used a racial slur against her and her daughter, incidents she's captured on video.
So far this year, there have been at least 25 homicides in Grand Crossing, compared to 17 over the same time period last year.
A woman fatally shot her former daughter-in-law before killing herself on the Upper East Side Friday, police said.
Sean Grayson, the now-fired Illinois sheriff's deputy charged with killing 36-year-old Sonya Massey in her own home, had a disciplinary file that included accusations of bullying and abuse of power, records obtained by CBS News show.