Jonathan Toews expected to return to play for Blackhawks
The Blackhawks captain has missed 27 games over more than two months due to symptoms of long COVID and chronic immune response syndrome.
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As Blackhawks rebuild, junior league Steel helping develop potential future NHL stars
With the Blackhawks rebuilding, their focus is on finding good young talent to build for the future. The Chicago Steel junior league hockey team just might be providing some of that talent. The Steel have become a hotbed for some of hockey's best young players and future NHL stars.
CPD, FBI face off in Law Enforcement Hockey Classic in Bensenville Saturday
Chicago police will face off with the FBI tomorrow night in a hockey game raising money for Honor Flight Chicago.
Blackhawks GM: Trading players away is 'not a fun thing'
The Hawks made most of their moves before the deadline, including sending star Patrick Kane to the New York Rangers on Tuesday.
Blackhawks deal Lafferty, McCabe for picks to Maple Leafs
Toronto sent a conditional 2025 first-round pick, a second-rounder in 2026, prospect Pavel Gogolev and forward Joey Anderson to the Hawks.
Chicago police, fire departments host annual charity hockey game
The proceeds will benefit Chicago police officer Danny Golden, who was shot and paralyzed last summer while trying to break up a fight at a bar in Beverly.
CPD vs. CFD charity hockey game happening tonight
The proceeds will benefit Chicago police officer Danny Golden, who was shot and paralyzed last summer while trying to break up a fight at a bar in Beverly.
Wheeler scores 2 to lead Jets in 4-1 win over Blackhawks
Blake Wheeler had two goals an an assist as the Winnipeg Jets beat the Chicago Blackhawks 4-1 on Saturday night.
Blackhawks legend Bobby Hull leaves behind complicated legacy off the ice
They called him the "Golden Jet," a fitting name for one of Chicago's greatest athletes. Blackhawks Hall of Famer Bobby Hull died at the age of 84. While he was brilliant on the ice, his behavior off of it tarnished his reputation.
Commemorative Chicago Wolves jerseys to bring attention to mental health
When the Wolves play this weekend, they will look a little different, wearing exclusive gear with an important message.
Commemorative Chicago Wolves jerseys to bring attention to mental health
When the Chicago Wolves host the Rockford Ice Hogs and Grand Rapids Griffins this weekend, they will look a little different, wearing exclusive gear with an important message.
St. Ignatius JV hockey team hosts first home game since November bus crash
It's the first time the team has played a home game after the bus carrying their players was hit by a semi truck in November, seriously injuring several of the athletes.
Chicago Blackhawks fulfill 6-year-old's wish of playing with team
The Make-A-Wish recipient was celebrating a recent remission diagnosis after a three-and-a-half year fight with an aggressive form of leukemia.
Chicago Blackhawks fulfill 6-year-old's wish of playing with team
The Chicago Blackhawks made a very special roster move ahead of Friday's game against the Coyotes. Luca Bear Bish, 6, signed a one-day contract with the team. The Make-A-Wish recipient was celebrating a recent remission diagnosis.
St. Ignatius varsity hockey team plays first game since bus crash involving JV team
The Ignatius varsity team will honor the injured players this Saturday at their home varsity game.
Patrick Kane: Blackhawks 'should feel good' about 4-3 start
The Hawks lost in tough fashion giving up a goal in the final minute to miss out an overtime in a 6-5 loss to Edmonton.
Chicago Blackhawks look to make most of long break before home opener
The team is using the six-day break to get some rest and hopes to carry momentum from a 5-2 win over the San Jose Sharks.
Chicago Blackhawks get first look at young talent in preseason play
Head coach Luke Richardson talked about finding balance with forming new lineups of young and experienced players.
Chicago Blackhawks leadership talks future of Kane, Toews with team
The Blackhawks are opening up training camp on Thursday ahead of the first exhibition game on Sept. 27.
CBS 2 Report Connects Evanston Hockey Trailblazers
During Black History Month, we introduced you to a young hockey player from Evanston named Ari Sushinski, who is the first Black girl ever to make the Evanston Hockey boys’ varsity team. That story reached a very special man in Wheeling, tp whom CBS 2's Jackie Kostek introduces us.
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Teen struck and killed by car while lying in the street in Niles
Police said they do not suspect the driver who hit the boy was impaired. It's unknown why the boy was lying in the street.
After more than 3 years in drydock, Chicago Water Taxi cruising again
"We're trying to get ridership back up so we can start running this again full-time," captain Doug Chyna said.
Chicago Weekend Shootings: 86-year-old man among 3 killed, 27 hurt
The ages of the victims range from 14 to 86.
Chicago First Alert Weather: chances for rain through midweek
Mainly dry today as showers develop by late night. Unsettled skies return Tuesday into Wednesday.
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5 people robbed in less than an hour overnight on North Side
Police said all of the robberies involved a white SUV and three to four suspects, but have not said if the holdups were connected.
Volunteer groups overwhelmed as record number of migrants arrive in Chicago in one day
For more than a year now, the effort to help asylum seekers has been a joint effort with agencies in Chicago - as well as churches and groups in the surrounding areas.
U.S. Sen. Dick Durbin to join UAW on picket line in Bolingbrook
More than 18,000 auto workers are now on strike at Ford, GM, and Stellantis.
Hollywood writers, studios reach tentative deal to end strike
Terms of the deal must still be ratified by the WGA's approximately 11,000 members.
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Now-dead man suspected in murder of Romeoville family had lengthy criminal record
Nathaniel Huey Jr.'s criminal past should have been a red flag – including a court order banning him from possessing firearms.
Hospital changed disposal procedures after CBS 2 bought empty COVID-19 vaccine vials
After a pharmacy director admitted selling "empty" COVID vaccine vials to CBS 2, the hospital changed policy to protect the public.
Former state inspector Jose Guillen expected to plead guilty to lying about groping women
Guillen was indicted last year on four counts of deprivation of civil rights and one count of obstruction of justice
Electric rental car breaks down, traps Gurnee mom, daughter inside
They turned to CBS 2 Investigators for help after they then got stuck with a big bill.
New fraud targets doctors, nurses and other medical professionals
You can help us for an upcoming investigation focusing on fraud by filling out a short survey.
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Chicago alderman calls for ordinance ensuring sidewalk repairs with construction projects
Ald. Gilbert Villegas (36th) is calling out the city's Department of Transportation to work more efficiently.
Retired Cook County judge disbarred over fleecing of late Tuskegee Airman uncle
Patricia Martin admitted to misconduct after being accused of using nearly $250,000 of her uncle's funds for her own personal purposes.
Chicago signs $29M contract with security firm to set up tent "base camps" for migrants
City officials have said the priority for the base camps would be to relocate migrants who have been sleeping on the floors of police stations.
Judge delays order that Chicago State University provide documents at center of Nigerian presidential dispute
Bola Tinubu's political rival, Atiku Abubakar, claims that documents showing that Tinubu graduated from Chicago State in 1979 are not authentic, and that is grounds to nullify Tinubu's election victory earlier this year.
City Council committee backs proposal to raise minimum wage for tipped workers
The ordinance would gradually increase the minimum wage for tipped workers to match the full minimum wage by July 1, 2028.
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Indiana AG sues MV Realty, says company is deceptive
MV Realty is based out of Florida, but operates in Indiana and several other states – including Illinois.
Contractor accused of scamming people in need of housework
They accused James Nesbitt of taking off with deposits without completing jobs and complained he didn't respond to customers.
Getting Hosed: Officials finally address on bad water billing at City Council hearing
The Chicago City Council Finance Committee held a hearing Tuesday with the heads of the Water Management and Finance departments.
Chime customer frustrated by slow response after bogus $1,200 charge
She was yet another victim who didn't get their money back until CBS 2 got involved.
Hackers post crude content on Schaumburg spa's Facebook page
While Noelle Fredrick frequently has to straighten up her spa workspace, but what she can't seem to tidy up is her spa's Facebook page.
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How FDA's top vaccines official is timing his COVID and flu shots
Can you get your COVID booster and flu shot at the same time? Here's what health experts say.
Silver Cross NICU like a second home for some new parents
Millions of babies are born prematurely every year. That translates to about one in 10 newborns who need extra support in the NICU.
Hospital changed disposal procedures after CBS 2 bought empty COVID-19 vaccine vials
After a pharmacy director admitted selling "empty" COVID vaccine vials to CBS 2, the hospital changed policy to protect the public.
Free COVID test kits are back. Here's how to get them.
The Biden administration is also pouring $600 million into more COVID tests manufacturing across the U.S.
Two people in DuPage County die from West Nile Virus
There have been six human cases reported in DuPage County in 2023.
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GM and Stellantis plants in Bolingbrook and Naperville join UAW strike
"We're not going to wait around forever for a fair contract," UAW President Shawn Fain said. "The companies know how to make this right."
Workers at Chicago Ford plant worry they may have to walk off the job amid strike
Hundreds of autoworkers gathered Thursday outside the UAW Local 551 headquarters, 13550 S. Torrence Ave., to protest.
Alderman wants moratorium on Dollar Tree stores, says properties are "filthy"
"I want to see a moratorium on these type of businesses opening up in our city," said Ald. Matt O'Shea (19th). "This happens in communities all across the city of Chicago."
Kroger and Albertsons sell hundreds of stores in a bid to clear merger of the 2 largest US groceries
Grocers Kroger and Albertsons are selling more than 400 stores and other assets to C&S Wholesale Grocers in an approximately $1.9 billion deal as part of their efforts to complete their merger.
Steppenwolf Theatre announces layoffs of 13 staffers
The company said it has been "negatively impacted by a protracted post-pandemic economic recovery for our sector and the rising cost of inflation,"
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Megan Rapinoe gets triumphant sendoff at Soldier Field before final match
The U.S. went on to beat South Africa 2-0.
Bears remain winless, fall to Kansas City for 13th consecutive loss
It was a brutal end to a dismal week of distractions for the Bears
White Sox beat Red Sox to win 1st series since early August
Luis Robert Jr. left with a sore right knee after stealing his 20th base.
Wisdom hits go-ahead homer, playoff-hopeful Cubs beat Rockies
Yan Gomes also drove in two runs for the Cubs, who remained a game in front of Miami for the final NL wild card.
Usher to headline Super Bowl halftime show in Las Vegas
Usher will perform at the Super Bowl halftime show in Las Vegas on Feb. 11, 2024.
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Hollywood writers, studios reach tentative deal to end strike
Terms of the deal must still be ratified by the WGA's approximately 11,000 members.
Hundreds of local artists take stages at Chicago Live! at Navy Pier
The event is the Midwest's largest free performing arts festival.
Usher to headline Super Bowl halftime show in Las Vegas
Usher will perform at the Super Bowl halftime show in Las Vegas on Feb. 11, 2024.
"The Amazing Race" set to return for milestone 35th season
The Emmy Award-winning series returns for its biggest season yet with 90-minute original episodes starting Wednesday, Sept. 27.
Chicago LGBTQ+ International Film Festival and South Asian Film Festival begin Thursday
The LGBTQ+ International Film Festival begins at the Music Box Theatre, with the Chicago premiere of Andy Vallentine's "The Mattachine Family."
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Nonprofit Shatterproof holding fundraiser walk to fight addiction
This morning we're talking about the pain and struggles of addiction, something that impacts millions of people and families across the country. According to the latest data from the National Institute on Drugs and Addiction, 20.4 million people in the U.S. were diagnosed with substance use disorder in 2019, but only 10.3% of that number received treatment. Ending addiction is the focus of several fundraiser walks happening across the country being held by the non-profit Shatterproof. CBS 2 is the proud media sponsor of Chicago's walk, which takes place this Saturday. Read more
Chicago Water Taxi sails its way back
The unmistakable yellow of the Chicago Water Taxi has made its way back to the Chicago River, after shutting down at the beginning of the pandemic. They're still working to get ridership back to where it once was.
WGA, major Hollywood studios reach tentative deal
The Writers Guild of America is suspending picketing after reaching a tentative deal with major studios on Sunday. Although the two sides aren't releasing the details, it's big news after five months on the picket lines.
NASA spacecraft brings samples from asteroid Bennu back to Earth
Some are calling it a gift from outer space. A capsule containing asteroid fragments that might hold clues about the birth of our solar system entered Earth's atmosphere on Monday, right on target.
"The Price is Right" gets a new home
America's longest-running game show now has a new home. After more than half a century, "The Price is Right" has ended its run at TV City in California. Drew Carey and company are now ready to start Season 52 in a brand new studio.
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5 people robbed in less than an hour overnight on North Side
Police said all of the robberies involved a white SUV and three to four suspects, but have not said if the holdups were connected.
Funeral for Hillcrest High School student to be held next week
Marshawn Mitchell, 14, was shot multiple times outside of his school's homecoming football game on Sept. 15.
86-year-old man killed in Auburn Gresham shooting
Neighbors and family described Charles Hobson Sr. as a caring grandfather-figure and "man of God."
22-year-old man in critical condition after South Shore shooting
The victim then boarded a bus traveling westbound on 67th Street before being transported to the University of Chicago Hospital.
2 delivery men robbed at gunpoint on Northwest Side within minutes
No one is in custody in connection with either incident.
