NHLPA releases findings of handling of Kyle Beach allegations
The review found there was no individual wrongdoing by NHL Players Association head Donald Fehr – nor an institutional failure of policy. CBS 2's Jackie Kostek reports.
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Blackhawks Chairman Rocky Wirtz Faces Backlash After Dismissing Reporters' Questions About Sex Abuse Scandal, Preventing Abuse In The Future
Chicago Blackhawks Chairman Rocky Wirtz was facing a backlash Thursday after berating reporters at a townhall event the night before.
Asked About Kyle Beach Sexual Abuse Scandal And What Blackhawks Are Doing To Prevent Abuse, Rocky Wirtz Tells Reporter, 'That's None Of Your Business'
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Blackhawks Announce Settlement With Kyle Beach, Who Claims He Was Sexually Abused By Former Video Coach Brad Aldrich In 2010
Former minor league player Kyle Beach has reached a confidential settlement with the Chicago Blackhawks on accusations that Beach was sexually abused by former video coach Brad Aldrich.
Former Blackhawks Coach Brad Aldrich's Name Crossed Off Stanley Cup
A spokeswoman for the Hockey Hall of Fame confirmed Aldrich's name was x-ed out on the trophy on Sunday, when the 2021 Stanley Cup champion Tampa Bay Lightning team names were being added.
Blackhawks Ask To Have Disgraced Former Coach Brad Aldrich's Name Removed From Stanley Cup
In the wake of a damning report on the Blackhawks' handling of former player Kyle Beach's sexual assault allegations against former coach Brad Aldrich in 2010, the team is asking the Hockey Hall of Fame to remove Aldrich's name from the Stanley Cup.
Joel Quenneville Resigns As Florida Panthers Coach, Hours After Meeting With NHL Commissioner Gary Bettman Over Handling Of Blackhawks Sexual Assault Scandal
Florida Panthers coach Joel Quenneville has resigned, hours after he met with NHL commissioner Gary Bettman in New York on Thursday to discuss his handling of the Chicago Blackhawks sexual abuse case during the team's 2010 Stanley Cup run.
'John Doe' Who Accused Former Blackhawks Video Coach Brad Aldrich Of Sexual Abuse Identifies Himself As Kyle Beach
The "John Doe" who accused former Blackhawks video coach Brad Aldrich of sexual abuse back in 2010 identified himself Wednesday as former Blackhawks minor league player Kyle Beach.
Blackhawks Acquire Mashinter From Rangers
The Blackhawks have acquired forward Brandon Mashinter from the Rangers in exchange for forward Kyle Beach.
Blackhawks Sign Beach To 1-Year Deal
The Blackhawks announced today they have signed forward Kyle Beach to a one-year contract.
Bowman: No 'Overhaul' For Blackhawks, But Physicality Needed
After winning the Stanley Cup, the Chicago Blackhawks went through a much publicized roster overhaul. A year later, the Blackhawks' of season will be focused on filling team needs instead of cutting salary.
Wolves Slide By IceHogs
The Chicago Wolves pulled ahead in the second period and held on to grab a win against the Rockford IceHogs at the Rockford MetroCentre Friday night.
Wolves Blanked By IceHogs
The Chicago Wolves and Rockford IceHogs battled through 49:38 of scoreless hockey before left wing Kyle Beach cracked the stalemate and gave the IceHogs a 1-0 victory before 12,053 fans at the Allstate Arena Saturday night.
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1 woman dead, 2 people wounded after shooting in Chinatown
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90-year-old man shot, critically wounded in Lawndale
A 90-year-old man is in critical condition after being shot in Lawndale Saturday morning.
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Domestic violence survivor's mom urges victims to leave abusers, after daughter's boyfriend shot CPD officer
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Leury Garcia scores single RBI giving the White Sox the win over the Giants 1-0 in the series.
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1 woman dead, 2 people wounded after shooting in Chinatown
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Domestic violence survivor's mom urges victims to leave abusers, after daughter's boyfriend shot CPD officer
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Chicago's Arab American community launches campaign to end racial profiling
Following a story we broke Thursday night on CBS 2, Chicago's Arab American community is demanding police end the use of suspicious activity reporting after a groundbreaking study found the reports were being used as tool for racial profiling.
Unfounded suspicious activity reports target Arabs, Muslims in routine activities, report shows
The report confirms what many have suspected for decades: being suspicious has less to do with what a person is doing, and more to do with what they look like.
Five years after her brother's murder, one Chicago woman learns justice will never come
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Dixmoor Treasurer Anthony McCaskill arrested after fireworks complaint in Harvey
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Woman without one document for foreign citizenship application, broken forklift blamed
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Indiana transgender girl athlete raises voice against school sports ban
Transgender girls in Indiana are now banned from playing on girls' teams at schools in that state.
Chicago's Arab American community launches campaign to end racial profiling
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Supreme Court limits EPA's authority to regulate greenhouse gas emissions
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Supreme Court says Biden can end "Remain in Mexico" rule for asylum-seekers
In a 5-4 opinion written by Chief Justice John Roberts, the high court rejected arguments by Republican-led states seeking to force officials to keep the policy.
Biden says he'd support eliminating filibuster to codify Roe
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Flight delays and cancellations are expected to be a disaster this holiday weekend
Buckle up for a weekend of travel chaos – starting Thursday, mass delays and cancellations are expected just to get worse heading into the holiday weekend.
After losing rental income, Chicago man gets stuck with long wait from state assistance program
Rental income was part of a Chicago man's retirement plan, but that hit a snag when his renters lost their jobs during the pandemic.
Kroger, Walgreens recall pain medications over faulty child-proofing
There's nothing wrong with the medication, but the bottles don't meet standards for child resistance.
Woman loses $17,000 in gift card scam perpetrated by Microsoft security impostor
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Getting Hosed: D.C. has an app to warn customers of high water usage; could Chicago use the same?
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New Indiana law aims to address state's nursing shortage
The Indiana Hospital Association said the state will still need about 5,000 more nurses by 2031.
Planned Parenthood of Illinois prepares for huge spike in demand for abortion services
Every state that borders Illinois has or could soon have restrictions on abortion in the wake of the striking down of Roe v. Wade.
Supreme Court overturns Roe v. Wade
The Supreme Court Friday overturned the landmark 1973 Roe v. Wade ruling, which guaranteed a woman's right to abortion. The ruling sends the issue back to the states. CBS News chief legal correspondent Jan Crawford reports.
Wisconsin doctors halt abortions after Roe v. Wade overturned
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Employees go on strike at Starbucks on Ridge Avenue in Edgewater
The employees said Starbucks has cut their hours and has forced the staff to do more with fewer people.
Billionaire Ken Griffin moving Chicago-based hedge fund Citadel to Miami
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Chicago company using fungi from Yellowstone to grow vegan protein products
The edible fungi was discovered as part of a NASA-funded research mission about life in extreme environments.
Black-owned and operated craft coffee shop works to expand, and to inspire entrepreneurs
The coffee shop wants to support Black, Latinx, and women entrepreneurs get their own start.
Kellogg to split into three companies, with snack division headquarters in Chicago
The snack company – which accounts for 80% of Kellogg's current sales – will have dual campuses in Battle Creek and Chicago, with its headquarters in Chicago.
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White Sox takes win over Giants 1-0 heading into Game 2 of series
Leury Garcia scores single RBI giving the White Sox the win over the Giants 1-0 in the series.
Morel homers in 3rd straight game, Cubs beat Red Sox
The Cubs took advantage of 10 walks by five pitchers and came back after falling behind 4-0.
Back home again, this time with Chicago Dogs, outfielder Charlie Tilson hoping to earn his way back to MLB
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Bulls reportedly sign All-Star Zach LaVine to max contract extension, at five years, $215 million
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Wisdom's slam, 6 RBIs lift Cubs over Reds
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Rhapsody Theater celebrates grand opening in historic Rogers Park space
The official debut of the 200-seat space Tuesday evening featured magician Carisa Hendrix – better known by her stage name, Miss Lucy Darling.
Volunteer men's chorus The Jolly Boys celebrate 75 years performing
For the last three quarters of a century, the Jolly Boys have shared their song throughout Chicagoland.
Chicago's Jennifer Hudson is now part of exclusive EGOT club with Tony win for 'A Strange Loop'
Hudson produced the new musical "A Strange Loop" which won for Best Musical Sunday night.
Jury awards millions to Johnny Depp, less to Amber Heard in libel suits
The judge said state law caps punitive damages at $350,000, meaning Depp's award would total $10.35 million.
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1 woman dead, 2 people injured in Chinatown shooting.
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A man is charged with attempted murder after shooting a Chicago police officer responding to a domestic incident Friday morning.
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