White Sox trade Kendall Graveman to Astros for catching prospect
Graveman is the latest veteran shipped out by the White Sox, joining fellow right-handed pitchers Lucas Giolito, Lance Lynn, Joe Kelly, and Reynaldo López.
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Cubs blow 6-1 lead, lose to Astros
It was a three-game sweep for Houston.
Matt Mervis hits first major league homer, but Cubs lose to Astros
Seiya Suzuki added a two-run shot with two outs in the ninth inning of the loss that extended the Cubs' skid to four games.
Cubs fall short to Astros, Bellinger hurt
Bellinger crashed into a padded wall to make a grab, and appeared to turn his left ankle when he landed and crumpled to the ground.
White Sox lose again as Astros take series
Lucas Giolito allowed four runs and seven hits in six innings.
Luis Robert Jr. stars as White Sox top Houston Astros
Robert homered and drove in two runs, and the White Sox beat the Houston Astros 3-1 on Saturday night.
White Sox fall shot to Astros in Game 2
Eloy Jimenez hit two RBI doubles for the White Sox, both off Astros starter Cristian Javier.
Vaughn's double lifts White Sox over Astros in opener
White Sox ace Dylan Cease allowed two hits and a run with 10 strikeouts over 6 1/3 innings in his first opening-day start.
Astros win second World Series in 6 years
The title puts a bow on what has been a dominant season which saw the team win an American League-best 106 games.
Astros batter White Sox 21-5 to take series split
Lucas Giolito has allowed 15 runs on 15 hits in two starts against the Astros this season.
Valdez, Alvarez lead Astros to 3-2 win over White Sox
The White Sox five-game winning streak is over, and they now trail the AL Central-leading Guardians by two games.
Moncada hits winning single in 8th again, White Sox beat Astros 4-3
While the showdown between AL Cy Young Award contenders Dylan Cease and Justin Verlander didn't live up to its billing, the White Sox came away with their fifth straight win.
Moncada, Cueto lead White Sox past Astros 4-2
Johnny Cueto pitched eight masterful innings, and Yoán Moncada hit a tiebreaking two-run single in Chicago's four-run eight inning to win the opening game of a 3-game set against the AL-best Astros.
Brantley's slam highlights 10-run 6th as Astros clobber White Sox
Yordan Alvarez and Kyle Tucker also homered in the sixth on a night when the Astros hit five homers and tied a season high for runs.
World Series: Braves Capture First Title Since 1995 After Slugging Way Past Astros In Game 6
The Atlanta Braves are World Series champions for the first time since 1995. The Braves won the 2021 World Series on Tuesday, defeating the Houston Astros in Game 6 to take the series, 4-2.
Altuve, Astros Going Back To ALCS After Topping White Sox 10-1
Michael Brantley had three hits and two RBIs.
White Sox Players And Fans Ready For Do Or Die Game 4 Vs. Astros; 'It's Going To Be Electric'
The pressure is still on the White Sox to avoid playoff elimination.
MLB Playoffs: White Sox Vs. Astros Game 4 Postponed Until Tuesday Amid Storm Threat
Game 4 of the ALDS will now start at 1:07 p.m. Tuesday at Guaranteed Rate Field.
'A Promise Is A Promise': White Sox Fan Vows To Get Tattoo In Leury Garcia's Honor Just Before His Big Home Run
Just before Garcia gave the White Sox a 6-5 lead in the bottom of the 3rd inning, Twitter user bertboy posted "if leury hits a homer here, i'll get a tattoo in his honor."
Astros Dominate White Sox Again In 9-4 Win, Take 2-0 Lead In ALDS
Carlos Correa and the Houston Astros are relentless at the plate and in the field. That's why they are so tough to beat in the playoffs.
Lance Lynn Knocked Out Early, Lance McCullers Dominates White Sox Bats As Astros Take Game 1 Of ALDS, 6-1
White Sox ace Lance Lynn gave up five runs in 3 2/3 innings as Chicago fell to the Houston Astros on Thursday in the first game of the American League Division Series.
Chicago Fans Ready For 'Soxtober' With AL Playoffs Starting Thursdsay
Bar owners said they're hoping this provides some revenue after suffering in the pandemic.
Lance Lynn Will Start ALDS Game 1 For White Sox; But Jose Abreu's Status In Doubt
Lynn, 34, was arguably the best White Sox starter this season, with a 2.69 ERA and an 11-6 record in 28 starts, leading the team with a 5.4 WAR.
Sox Tix Cheap In Texas, But It'll Cost You Around $200 For Game 3 In Chicago
If you want to go to Sox Park Sunday for game three, it'll cost you close to $200 dollars each.
Schedule Set For White Sox ALDS Playoff Series Against Houston Astros
The schedule for the Chicago White Sox American League Division Series against the Houston Astros was released Monday.
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Investigation underway after deadly crash in Park Ridge
The driver, 37-year-old Shalom Peters, of Morton Grove, was pronounced dead at the scene.
Ald. Raymond Lopez to run against U.S. Rep. Jesus "Chuy" Garcia in 2024 primary
Lopez, one of the most conservative members of the Chicago City Council, billed himself as a centrist Democrat, and argued Garcia is too "extreme" for the district's voters.
Settlement reached in death of Kenneka Jenkins, found in Rosemont hotel freezer in 2017
An autopsy determined Jenkins died of hypothermia. Her family said hotel staff didn't secure the freezer, or conduct a proper search when she went missing.
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Settlement reached in death of Kenneka Jenkins, found in Rosemont hotel freezer in 2017
An autopsy determined Jenkins died of hypothermia. Her family said hotel staff didn't secure the freezer, or conduct a proper search when she went missing.
House to vote on Matt Gaetz's motion to oust Kevin McCarthy as speaker
House Republicans failed to table to table Rep. Matt Gaetz's resolution to remove House Speaker Kevin McCarthy.
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Investigation underway after deadly crash in Park Ridge
The driver, 37-year-old Shalom Peters, of Morton Grove, was pronounced dead at the scene.
Ald. Raymond Lopez to run against U.S. Rep. Jesus "Chuy" Garcia in 2024 primary
Lopez, one of the most conservative members of the Chicago City Council, billed himself as a centrist Democrat, and argued Garcia is too "extreme" for the district's voters.
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Victim of botched Chicago police raid in 2017 to get $300,000 settlement
Police raided Sharnia Phillips' home while searching for two gang members who had never lived there.
Despite rise in catalytic converter theft, few arrests made in Chicago
Despite years of city leaders and lawmakers trying to fix the problem, the thieves are almost never caught.
Child care providers face "cliff" with pandemic funds set to expire
The American Rescue Plan funding has helped thousands of child care centers across Illinois pay their staff, upgrade their facilities and keep cots lower for parents.
Feds to fund improvements to keep pedestrians off Chicago area railroad tracks
A total of 39 people were killed trespassing on railroad tracks in Illinois last year alone.
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.
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Ald. Raymond Lopez to run against U.S. Rep. Jesus "Chuy" Garcia in 2024 primary
Lopez, one of the most conservative members of the Chicago City Council, billed himself as a centrist Democrat, and argued Garcia is too "extreme" for the district's voters.
Watch Live: House votes on Matt Gaetz's motion to oust Kevin McCarthy as speaker
House Republicans failed to table Rep. Matt Gaetz's resolution to remove House Speaker Kevin McCarthy.
New York judge issues gag order in civil trial after Trump posts about clerk
"Consider this statement a gag order forbidding all parties from posting" on social media about members of the court staff, Judge Arthur Engoron said.
Gov. Pritzker calls on President Biden to increase federal support for "overwhelming" migrant crisis
"Governors and mayors from border states have shipped people to our state like cargo in a dehumanizing attempt to score political points," Pritzker wrote.
Hunter Biden pleads not guilty at arraignment on felony gun charges
A deal that included a diversion in connection with a firearms charge and a guilty plea to two misdemeanor tax charges collapsed in court over the summer.
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Nonprofit dance group owed nearly $50,000 for holiday show performance
The company that owed the money also hadn't paid other entities for security and the venue for the show.
Kia, Hyundai models recalled due to fire risk; separate concerns about security flaws persist
Hyundai warned drivers to park their cars outside until they can get the necessary repairs.
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.
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COVID vaccine during pregnancy helps protect newborns, new study finds
The findings are just the latest to show benefits from COVID vaccination during pregnancy.
Teen who's had two lung transplants gets behind-the-scenes tour of Field Museum
Scientists at the Field Museum showed Josh Burton ways he can still have a career without digging in the dirt.
Northwestern researchers get $45M to develop implant to sense and treat cancer
"From a clinical perspective, this could be a game-changing approach to cancer therapy," said Dr. Jonathan Rivnay.
How to get the new COVID vaccine for free, with or without insurance
Americans still have ways to get vaccinated against COVID-19 at no out-of-pocket cost. Here's what to know.
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.
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Autoworkers' strike against Ford leads to layoffs at suburban Chicago stamping plant
The layoffs took effect Saturday, Sept. 30.
Union files labor complaint after Signature Room at former John Hancock closes abruptly
No notice was given to the 132 restaurant employees represented by UNITE HERE Local 1, the union said.
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."
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Bulls to begin training camp, preseason with same core in place
There will also be a three-way competition for the starting point guard spot as Lonzo Ball continues his rehab process.
Claypool will remain away from Bears in Week 5, Eberflus says
Claypool was inactive in Week 4 after criticizing the Bears' use of him.
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The 2023 Bank of America Chicago Marathon is on October 8, 2023.
Claddagh Ring Pub pays fans' tab after Chicago Bears loss
The Claddagh Ring Pub on Foster Avenue made good on its promise to pay everyone's tab if the Bears lost Sunday
Russell Wilson throws 3 TDs, Broncos rally from 21 down to top Bears 31-28
Russell Wilson threw for three touchdowns, Wil Lutz kicked a tiebreaking field goal with just under two minutes remaining and the Denver Broncos bounced back from one of the most lopsided losses in franchise history
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Man indicted for murder of Tupac Shakur in 1996 drive-by shooting
A Nevada grand jury indicted Duane "Keffe D" Davis in the long-unsolved killing of rapper Tupac Shakur, prosecutors announced in court Friday.
Actor Michael Gambon, who played Harry Potter's Dumbledore, dies at 82
Michael Gambon, the British-Irish actor who portrayed Dumbledore in the latter 6 of the 8 "Harry Potter" movies, has died after a bout of pneumonia.
Teri Bristol, Chicago house music DJ, dies at 66
Bristol began DJing in Chicago in the 1980s, and paved the way for a generation of other women DJs.
"Survivor" returns for season 45 Wednesday, Sept. 27 at 8 p.m. ET
Through longer weekly episodes, "Survivor" will take a deeper dive into the players' stories as they're stranded on the stunning islands of Fiji.
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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51-year-old Algonquin woman heading to Germany to compete for Team USA
CBS 2’s Marissa Perlman got to join a local woman who is heading to Germany to compete for Team USA.
'Girls Like Me Project' in the spotlight for 12th annual Chicago Day of the Girl on Oct. 11
The annual event highlights the strength and potential of Black girls in Chicago, while also encouraging and uplifting them to make big changes in the future.
Ribbon cut on Bally's temporary Chicago casino
Dealers at Bally's temporary casino in Chicago have been taking bets and spinning the roulette wheel for nearly a month, but on Tuesday the casino celebrated its opening with a formal ribbon cutting.
Hunter Biden pleads not guilty to gun charges
Hunter Biden, the son of President Biden, pleaded not guilty Tuesday to three felony gun charges, after a deal that included a diversion in connection with a firearms charge and a guilty plea to two misdemeanor tax charges collapsed in court over the summer.
Family of Tupac Shakur responds to arrest in murder case
Tupac Shakur's family is responding to news of a long-awaited arrest in his 1996 murder case. Duane Davis, known as Keffe D, long considered a suspect, was arrested on Friday. Shakur's sister called the arrest a "pivotal moment."
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Suspect charged with kidnapping 9-year-old Charlotte Sena from Upstate campground
Investigators say fingerprints left on a ransom note helped lead them to the suspect and find the little girl inside a cabinet.
After man is shot during youth football game, some question whether playing in park is safe
Instead of tackles, the players dodged bullets.
Robbers hold up bank in Chicago suburb shortly before armored truck heist
The FBI says one of the suspects was shot. That person got away.
Monday marks five years since disappearance of postal worker Kierra Coles
Coles was last seen at 81st Street and Vernon Avenue in the Chatham neighborhood – and she was three months pregnant at the time.
Man convicted in 2018 murder of Naperville man dumped in garbage can
Prosecutors have said Ernest Collins, his girlfriend, and her mother plotted to rob and shoot Michael Armendariz, then dumped his body in a garbage can in a vacant home.
