Reports: Butler, Bulls Still Have Gap To Bridge In Contract Talks
The deadline for an extension is Friday night.
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Will The Bulls Be Active Or Sit Idle At Trade Deadline?
Unless they're blown away, the Bulls could be idle at the trade deadline, K.C. Johnson says.
Dunleavy Responds To Cousins' Criticism: 'His Reputation Speaks For Itself'
Mike Dunleavy hadn't heard about DeMarcus Cousins' criticism, but he wasn't surprised.
Report: Bulls Trade Korver To Atlanta
Pending a physical, the Bulls traded Kyle Korver to the Atlanta Hawks Friday.
Johnson On Bulls' Fall: 'Unlike Anything I've Ever Been Around'
Entering the playoffs, the Bulls appeared to be a lock to defeat the 76ers in the first round as they prepared to make a run at a championship.
Johnson: Rose Needs To Play Before Playoffs
One Bulls expert said that after Rose's 1-for-13 performance from the field in last night's win over the Heat, he'll need to play as much as possible before the playoffs begin.
Johnson: Without Hamilton, Bulls May Need To Make Trade
A shoulder injury threatens more games for the 34-year-old, and the Bulls may be forced to make a trade before the March 15 deadline.
Johnson: 'Luol Is Justifying All Star Selection'
As Derrick Rose continues to sit with an injured back, Luol Deng has stepped up nicely in place of the point guard.
Johnson: By Not Playing Rose You're 'Putting Shackles On Him'
A reoccurring theme during this shortened NBA season has been the health of Derrick Rose and whether or not he should be playing on a nightly basis.
Johnson: Rose, Bulls Match Up Well With Heat
Though the Heat edged the Bulls in the end, there a several positives that can be taken from the thrilling finish in Miami.
Johnson: Deng Wants To Play Sunday
Despite a torn ligament in his wrist, Luol Deng will play Sunday against the Heat. At least that's what he's telling people.
Johnson: Injuries No Problems For Bulls Thus Far
In a shortened NBA season, injuries are bound to happen.
Johnson: Rose Likely Out Vs. Suns
The usually-durable Derrick Rose missed his second game of the season Monday and it appears he'll likely miss Tuesday's game.
Hanley: Bears, Boozer, Suh And Cubs
Terry Boers started a spirited Score debate with listeners Tuesday when he said Charles Tillman is the best Bears cornerback ever. That statement probably said more about the team's mostly nondescript recent history at the position than anything.
Johnson: NBA Deal Not Close
Four full weeks of the NBA season have been canceled by commissioner David Stern, and while early reports indicate the league and Player's Association are "95 percent" finished with a deal, one NBA insider doesn't think it's that close.
Johnson: Time Is Ticking On NBA
There's still time for the NBA to salvage an entire 82-game season, but that time is quickly running out.
Contract Status Scared Many Teams Away From Mirotic
Many fans and members of the media expected the Bulls to pursue a bigger trade than the one they made during Thursday night's NBA Draft.
'Lengthy Lockout' Could Be On NBA Horizon
What should be a very important offseason for the Chicago Bulls could be shortened, or limited, thanks to an impending lockout and the uncertainty of a new collective bargaining agreement.
Bulls 'Will Be Aggressive' Heading Into NBA Draft
The Chicago Bulls made it clear that they're going to be one of the elite teams in the NBA for the foreseeable future. But if Chicago wants to take the next step, and get to the NBA Finals, they're going need to add some pieces in the offseason.
'This Is A Big Offseason For Carlos' Boozer
When the dust settled on the free agent frenzy last summer, the Chicago Bulls were left with several key role players and one player who was supposed to be a difference maker: Carlos Boozer.
Bulls' Offseason Likely Filled With 'Minor Upgrades'
After losing in the conference finals, Chicago Bulls fans are excited to see what moves the organization makes in the offseason to help them improve on the 2011 season.
Boozer 'A Big Issue' For Bulls
Last summer, the NBA saw the best free agency class they've ever had, hit the open market. The Eastern Conference finals featured some of the big names from that class, and some of those players played up to their free agency hype.
Bulls 'Not Taking Advantage' Of An Ineffective Wade
So far this series, the Miami Heat's Big 3 has really been the Big 2. LeBron James and Chris Bosh have had big games all series, but Chicago-native Dwyane Wade has struggled.
Bulls Have Relied On Rose All Season, Same Goes For Game 4
Heading into Game 4 of the Eastern Conference finals, Bulls head coach Tom Thibodeau will be faced with some tough lineup decisions. The Bulls have a roster filled with players either talented offensively or defensively, but few who are both.
Rose, Offense Need To Start Coming Through For Bulls
After falling to the Heat in Game 3 of the conference finals, the Bulls trail in the postseason for only the second time. With one more game in Miami before returning to Chicago, the Bulls need to make adjustments if they don't want to return home facing elimination.
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Patrick Williams feeling more comfortable in year three with Bulls
Williams was as big part of the Bulls' salvaging their lone win in Orlando on Saturday.
Former Harvey school worker accused of embezzling $1.5 million through chicken wing orders
Vera Liddell is the former director of food services at Harvey School District 152 in south suburban Harvey.
Driver runs red light on South State Street, hits another car and two pedestrians
The occupants of the black Mercedes bailed out and an off, police said.
Amid theft spike, owners of Kias and Hyundais are being denied insurance
Late Monday, State Farm confirmed they are not writing policies for Kia and Hyundai owners in some states.
Chicago Police lieutenant found not guilty of shoving flashlight between teen's buttocks
Cook County Criminal Court Judge Joseph Claps found Lt. Wilfredo Roman not guilty of aggravated battery and official misconduct.
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Cook Co. prosecutors to drop sexual assault cases against R. Kelly, already facing decades in prison
"Mr. Kelly is potentially looking at the possibility of never walking out of prison again for the crimes he has committed," Foxx said.
80-year-old victim shoots suspect in home invasion near O'Hare Airport
The victim was also hospitalized with several injuries after an altercation with the suspects, police said.
South Deering residents without heat, but new boiler for building sits outside
"If someone ends up sick or dead, then now what?"
Amid theft spike, owners of Kias and Hyundais are being denied insurance
Late Monday, State Farm confirmed they are not writing policies for Kia and Hyundai owners in some states.
Blackhawks' all-time leading goal scorer Bobby Hull dies at 84
Hull was the first NHL player to score more than 50 goals in a season and helped lead the team to the 1961 Stanley Cup title.
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After Memphis SCORPION unit, watchdogs take issue with Chicago Police specialized units
Watchdogs say the CPD unit most closely resembling the unit in Memphis was disbanded after an investigation led to charges and prison sentences.
Feds retrieve nearly $400,000 in unpaid wages for Aurora store employees
Wage theft is the biggest type of theft adding up to $50B nationwide and tens of millions of dollars a year in Illinois.
Tylenol murder investigators order new DNA tests on key evidence
Beginning on Sept. 29, 1982, and over the next week, seven people were murdered in the Chicago area after unknowingly taking Tylenol pills that were spiked by a killer.
Two arrested in West Ridge, Rogers Park robberies; neighbors demand more police
This is an issue we have been tracking for months.
Coming Sunday: Illinois workers still waiting for millions in wage theft claims
It can happen in a lot of ways – including missing tips or overtime - or in the case of one worker we talked to, a company not mailing a paycheck altogether.
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After Memphis SCORPION unit, watchdogs take issue with Chicago Police specialized units
Watchdogs say the CPD unit most closely resembling the unit in Memphis was disbanded after an investigation led to charges and prison sentences.
Biden administration plans to end COVID-19 emergency declarations May 11
Former President Trump first declared a national emergency on March 13, 2020.
Mayor Lightfoot, candidates, elected officials condemn violent arrest of Tyre Nichols in Memphis
The mayor also encouraged everyone calling for justice to remain peaceful.
Crime the major focus again at Chicago mayoral forum
Rather than having all nine candidates at once, WCPT split up the debate.
Pritzker tells College Board not to change African American Studies course to appease DeSantis
Pritzker said the advanced placement course on Black history should not be changed "in order to fit Florida's racist and homophobic laws."
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Man whose home was hit by tornado says Window Depot of Chicago's repair job was shoddy
We have been investigating Window Depot USA of Chicago for weeks – with reports of multiple people who say they were scammed out of their money.
City employee gets bogus bill for 107,000 gallons of water in two months
"The issue with being a city employee is we are obligated to pay any city obligation," said paramedic Lisa Beard.
Couple hoped to build accessible home with settlement, but now feel victimized again
Tom Reynolds has been sleeping in his living room for 12 years.
Walgreens lifts purchase limits on children's fever medicines
The drugstore chain said improved supplies allowed it to lift its restriction of six products.
More say they were scammed by Window Depot USA of Chicago
We first told you last week about a home remodeling company that apparently duped many customers in our area for big bucks.
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Biden administration plans to end COVID-19 emergency declarations May 11
Former President Trump first declared a national emergency on March 13, 2020.
What you need to know before watching videos showing police brutality
Watching such videos can be traumatic – affecting your mental and physical health.
Dr. Ngozi Ezike reflects, three years after first official Illinois COVID-19 case
The first major COVID challenge for Dr. Ezike came three years ago Tuesday.
Debunking tripledemic misconceptions with an Illinois immunologist
March 2023 will mark three years since health officials declared COVID-19 a pandemic. Now, high case numbers of both flu and RSV are in the mix, creating what some people are calling a "tripledemic."
Pritzker signs law to safeguard abortion patients, providers
"Here in Illinois, we know that reproductive care is health care," Pritzker said. "A medical decision should be made between a patient and their health care provider."
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Chicago woman's lawsuit: Fireball Cinnamon mini bottles are "misleading" due to lack of whiskey
The mini-bottles, unlike the larger ones, do not contain any whiskey.
The Bellevue to replace Tavern on Rush in Gold Coast
Artist's renderings were released Thursday of the interior and exterior plan for The Bellevue.
Party City files for bankruptcy
Party City filed for bankruptcy protection Tuesday after years of losses and weak sales.
Restaurant group addresses concerns on plans to open at once-troubled hotel
CBS 2's Tara Molina asked the restaurant group directly about neighbors' concerns.
Pickwick Theatre owners may soon announce new operator taking over
The Pickwick Theatre shows its final movie for now on Thursday night, but it may not be closed very long at all.
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Patrick Williams feeling more comfortable in year three with Bulls
Williams was as big part of the Bulls' salvaging their lone win in Orlando on Saturday.
Blackhawks' all-time leading goal scorer Bobby Hull dies at 84
Hull was the first NHL player to score more than 50 goals in a season and helped lead the team to the 1961 Stanley Cup title.
White Sox beat writer on the team's new manager, possible closers
CBS 2 spoke with MLB.com White Sox writer Scott Merkin about what difference will be with Grifol replacing Tony La Russa.
DeRozan, LaVine lead Bulls to 128-109 win over Magic
The Chicago Bulls turned back a late rally and beat the Orlando Magic on Saturday night.
Candace Parker leaving Chicago Sky, signing with Las Vegas Aces
Parker made the announcement on Instagram saying, "While Chicago will always be my home, my family's home is on the west coast."
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Cindy Williams, "Laverne & Shirley" actor, is dead at 75
Williams played Shirley opposite Penny Marshall's Laverne on the popular sitcom.
Music experts offer up their Grammy predictions
The 65th Annual Grammy Awards are set for Sunday night. So who is most likely to win on Music's Biggest Night?
Lisa Loring, who played Wednesday Addams in "The Addams Family," dies at 64
Loring had the role in the classic 1960s sitcom, which was the original version of "The Addams Family."
First round of performers announced for 65th Annual Grammy Awards
Bad Bunny, Mary J. Blige, Brandi Carlile, Luke Combs, Steve Lacy, Lizzo, Kim Petras and Sam Smith will take the stage on "Music's Biggest Night."
NASCAR announces concert lineup, general admission ticket sales for Chicago Street Race
The Chainsmokers, Miranda Lambert, The Black Crowes, and Charley Crockett will perform in concerts at the two-day event in Grant Park.
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Illinois to spend $74 million to prevent beach erosion
The Department of Natural Resources is allocating $74 million to build underwater reefs as well as offshore ridges to protect the shoreline from waves and currents.
South Deering residents without heat, but new boiler for building sits outside
CBS 2's Shardaa Gray reports at least a dozen renters in Chicago's South Deering neighborhood are without heat, with some claiming it's been a month.
Chicago Transit Authority worker awarded $99,000 in harassment case
An electrician for the Chicago Transit Authority was awarded $99,000 after he said he was harassed at work. In one instance, a noose was hung in a building where he was working.
Cook County State's Attorney drops charges against R. Kelly
The decision was made with the disgraced singer already facing decades in prison following two separate convictions on federal charges. CBS 2's Charlie De Mar reports.
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.
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