Congenital heart defect likely caused Bronny James' cardiac arrest
Bronny James, an incoming freshman at USC, suffered a cardiac arrest during a July 24 practice with his college basketball team.
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Bronny James, LeBron James' son, suffers cardiac arrest during USC practice
A family spokesperson said the 18-year-old is now in stable condition and no longer in the ICU.
LeBron James breaks NBA's all-time scoring record
James now sits in sole possession of the NBA's all-time scoring record, which was set over 30 years ago.
LeBron James: Capitol Riots Show 'We Live In Two Americas'
The Lakers star said that Wednesday's violence at the U.S. Capitol building illustrates the divide in police response in this country.
Aleshia Ocasio On Athletes Unlimited Softball: 'I Feel An Obligation To Play & Use My Voice To Fight Social Injustice'
Aleshia Ocasio discusses her experience in the inaugural season of the new professional softball league Athletes Unlimited and the importance of using her platform to create social change.
Chicago Scholars Nets $400,000 Donation After LeBron James' Leads His Team To NBA All-Star Win
Thanks to Team LeBron's NBA All-Star victory, $400,000 will go Chicago Scholars, a nonprofit that helps at-risk youth apply for and stay in college.
All-Star Game Delivers Thousands Of Dollars To Chicago Students
It was an NBA All-Star weekend to remember in Chicago and the game was also a victory for Chicago school kids.
Team LeBron Wins NBA All-Star Game At United Center
Anthony Davis finished with 20 points after hitting the winning free throw to lift Team LeBron to a victory over Team Giannis in the All-Star game at the United Center Sunday night.
Both Teams Honor Kobe And Gianna Bryant In NBA All-Star Game At United Center
The NBA All-Star Game was under way at the United Center Sunday night.
Chicago Native Anthony Davis Clarifies Comments On Possibility Of Playing For Chicago Bulls Next Season
Anthony Davis is back in Chicago, for the first time with the Lakers.
NBA All-Star Weekend 2019: Who, What, When
The NBA All-Star Weekend brings together LeBron James, Giannis Antetokounmpo and Steph Curry, among other big basketball stars.
The Lakers' LeBron Era Begins
LeBron James, four-time NBA MVP, brings League veterans to a Lakers team with a core of young talent, making them relevant again.
Can The Golden State Warriors Three-Peat?
The defending NBA champion Warriors face a Western Conference that now includes LeBron James. Can Curry, Durant and company three-peat?
Showtime To Air 'Shut Up And Dribble' Docu-series In November
The highly anticipated series executive produced by LeBron James and Maverick Carter will be coming to television and streaming in November.
LeBron James Named Executive Producer Of 'Million Dollar Mile'
CBS has ordered a new show called Million Dollar Mile (working title). The series will be a 10-episode high-stakes competition that confronts everyday athletes with physical and mental challenges for a chance to change their lives forever.
Top 10 NBA Free Agents To Watch
This year's NBA free agency season offers plenty of talent beyond LeBron, from difference makers to glue guys, and here are the top 10.
Where Do The Warriors Go From Here?
Key Warriors are all signed or have committed for next season, but the team can still make a play in free agency, possibly even for LeBron.
Will Stephen Curry Win NBA Finals MVP Award?
The outstanding play of Steph Curry, who is averaging 31 points and shooting 50% from three, shouldn't be overshadowed by LeBron's efforts.
NBA Playoff Talk Turns To Trump And White House Visits
LeBron James knows for certain that this year's NBA champion, be it the Cavaliers or Warriors, will not visit the White House.
Cavaliers-Celtics: LeBron James, Terry Rozier And The Matchup Game
In the NBA conference finals, finding a mismatch is often the best way to create an advantage on offense.
The 2017 NBA Offseason And The 2018 Conference Finals
The two biggest moves of the 2017 NBA offseason helped set the stage for this year's Eastern and Western Conference Finals match-ups.
Keidel: Is LeBron Playing The Best Basketball Of His Career?
NBA fans are ever-eager to replace LeBron as the league's best player, even as he carries his Cavaliers through the NBA Playoffs again.
LeBron Has Closed Gap In MVP Race, But It Should Still Go To Harden
The race for this year's MVP Award will be close, but with the level that the Houston Rockets have been playing at all season, it would be shocking if James Harden was not the recipient of the 2017-18 Maurice Podoloff Trophy.
Anthony Davis Enters NBA MVP Conversation
The Pelicans power forward has averaged an amazing stat line since the NBA All-Star break, while putting his team in the playoff hunt.
LeBron Haters Sound Off On Warriors Free Agency Rumors
LeBron James, criticized for a rumor that he would talk to the Warriors in free agency, deserves the benefit of the doubt.
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Winterland returns to Chicago's Wrigley Field
Visit the Christkindlmarket Wrigleyville location and the Gallagher ice rink inside the ballpark.
Woman shot to death inside South Side motel
Chicago police officers responded to a person shot and found a woman, 30s, who was shot in the neck and back.
More than 70 million face increased threat of sea level rise worldwide
New data finds the impact of climate change on coastal flooding could increase five-fold by the end of the century, leading to major property and infrastructure losses.
1 person injured in high-rise fire on Chicago's North Side
CFD confirmed heavy smoke is coming from the building.
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2 hospitalized after multi-car crash near Marquette Park
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Off-duty Chicago police officer cited, relieved of powers in deadly crash, sources say
Law enforcement sources told CBS 2 it was an off-duty officer who was driving when she lost control and hit a 56-year-old woman.
1 person injured in high-rise fire on Chicago's North Side
CFD confirmed heavy smoke is coming from the building.
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Two men detail their claims of abuse at a place where young children were sent for help
This is national story now percolating right here in Chicago - allegations brought forward in a federal lawsuit by children now grown.
Foxx calls findings on how many Black women were victims of crime in 2022 "jarring"
Foxx is one of a handful of local, state, and national leaders responding a CBS 2 series of reports, Investigating Injustice: Black Women At Risk.
Chicago's enters new deal with crime database from same company as ShotSpotter
As CBS 2 Investigator Megan Hickey reported, the way the public found out about the deal CrimeTracer was surprising.
Chicago woman says towing company demanded over $10,000 to get her car back
Elaine Kelly said when she finally got it back, her car appeared more damaged - with the inside was ransacked and some of her personal property missing.
Man called to report SUV on train tracks in Michigan, but Amtrak train hit it anyway
Amtrak said they were never notified of the SUV on the tracks before the crash last week, was despite a warning call a full 41 minutes earlier.
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Chicago City Council committee rejects change in disciplinary procedures for police officers
The change would allow officers with serious disciplinary cases to have the cases discussed behind closed doors, rather than in public through an arbitrator.
Hunter Biden indicted on tax crimes by special counsel
Hunter Biden, the son of President Joe Biden, was indicted in the Central District of California Thursday.
Wisconsin judge upholds earlier ruling that state law permits abortions
Judge Diane Schlipper ruled an 1849 Wisconsin law prohibits someone from attacking a woman in an attempt to kill her unborn child but doesn't apply to consensual medical abortions.
Nearly $5 billion in additional student loan forgiveness approved
This latest $4.8 billion in relief brings the grand total of approved debt cancellation by the administration to $132 billion for over 3.6 million Americans.
Trump says he would be a dictator only on "Day One" if he wins a second term
Former President Donald Trump would not say whether he plans to go after political opponents if he were re-elected president .
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Privacy concerns at Chicago parking garage prompt proposed law change
Not only did CBS 2 hear from more upset customers, but also from Illinois Secretary of State Alexi Giannoulias.
St. Charles residents flee senior community after 300% increase in costs
Over the last several weeks, the Saint Charles senior living community has become a bit of a ghost town.
Rivers Casino Des Plaines warns of data breach affecting customer, staffer information
Casino officials said on Thursday, Nov. 2, they determined hackers got into their system and stole personal information about Rivers Casino staffers, customers, and online sports book customers.
Illinois congressman steps in after feds fail to reimburse COVID-19 testing labs
We previously told you about small business owner Janine Morabito's struggle after getting stiffed by Uncle Sam. There are several others in the same boat.
Consumer watchdog lists '10 Worst Toys' for 2023, highlights child safety concerns
W.A.T.C.H. – World Against Toys Causing Harm – issued a list Wednesday of toys they said are hazardous and should not be in children's hands.
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An end to breast cancer? California company develops groundbreaking vaccine with promising future
An estimated one in eight women will develop breast cancer in their lifetime, killing on average 42,000 a year in the U.S. But what if a vaccine could significantly lower each woman's chance of ever getting it in the first place?
Two babies infected with rare bacteria linked to baby formula recalls last year
Federal health officials confirmed Thursday that two cases of invasive infections caused by cronobacter sakazakii have been reported in 2023.
Panera's caffeine-fueled lemonade cited in second death, suit says
Casual dining chain faces another wrongful death suit related to its Charged Lemonade after cardiac arrest of Florida man.
Slow COVID-19 booster rollout cost thousands of lives, new study says
Researchers estimated that through June 2022, if the U.S. moved at a faster pace to approve it and get people boosted, an estimated 29,000 lives could have been saved.
UChicago study finds fatty acid found in some red meat can help fight cancer
Before you grab your steak knife, the scientists emphasize that the point of the study is not to advise people to eat more red meat.
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Customers line up for hours at drive-thru for new McDonald's concept, CosMc's
CBS 2's Jermont Terry took a trip out to Bolingbrook, off Weber Road, to see if it lived up to the hype.
Crowds, record day of revenue point to comeback on Chicago's Magnificent Mile
According to The Magnificent Mile Association, a record $31.7 million in revenue was set in November on a single day.
Who is moving into those vacant Bed, Bath & Beyond stores?
Who will be moving into closed Bed, Bath & Beyond stores nationwide and in the Chicago area? Court documents provide some clues.
South Shore yoga studio strives for inclusive, calm vibe
It's Small Business Saturday 2023, a big day to highlight the success of entrepreneurs who started small and are working hard to make it big.
Shoppers turn out in Ravenswood for Small Business Saturday
Three of the trolleys were running on Small Business Saturday, making eight stops in Ravenswood so people could visit their favorite shops.
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Petr Mrazek makes 37 saves as Blackhawks beat Anaheim Ducks
Philipp Kurashev scored the last-place Blackhawks, which had dropped 10 of 12 overall.
Bears prep for Lions with memories of late collapse in last matchup
The way the Bears blew a double-digit lead late in Detroit was clearly still bothering and motivating players this week.
Fremd H.S. girls basketball coach returns while battling brain cancer
Dave Yates said despite receiving the diagnosis, he was determined to return for his 18th season coaching.
Former Bears kicker Robbie Gould retires after 18-year career
Gould, who celebrated his 41st birthday on Wednesday, was unable to find an NFL home in 2023.
DePaul now 1-7 after getting routed by Texas A&M
The Blue Demons lost their fifth straight.
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Def Leppard, Journey to play Wrigley Field next summer
The Steve Miller Band will also be joining them.
Fans fall in love with Mona, little puppet from Nanalan' on Tiktok
Whose that wonderful girl? Could she be any cuter? Mona, the small green puppet who is the star of Nanalan', an old Canadian TV show, gains new fans on Tiktok.
'BOOP! The Betty Boop Musical' premieres at Chicago's CIBC Theatre
The show runs through Christmas Eve.
Norman Lear, legendary TV producer, dies at age 101
Norman Lear created groundbreaking shows like "All in the Family," "Maude" and "The Jeffersons" that took on serious social issues with humor.
Taylor Swift is TIME's 2023 Person of the Year
"This is the proudest and happiest I've ever felt," Taylor Swift told TIME after being named the magazine's Person of the Year for 2023.
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Chicago First Alert Weather: Have the umbrella handy
CBS 2's Chief Meteorologist Albert Ramon has a check on the soggy forecast.
Pedestrian struck, killed by car driven by off-duty CPD officer on Near North Side identified
Sources said the officer dropped her cell phone and went to pick it up, but overcorrected the car to avoid crossing the median – and then jumped the curb struck and killed a 56-year-old woman on the sidewalk near the House of Blues.
1 person injured in high-rise fire on Chicago's North Side
CFD confirmed one person, a 24-year-old man, was injured on the ninth floor of the building. He suffered smoke inhalation. Officials believe the cause of the fire was an unattended candle. The fire was contained to one unit.
Celebrate the holidays at Winterland at Gallagher Way
From carnival rides to ice skating to a cozy spot to sip a drink, CBS 2's Marissa Perlman takes a look at the festivities.
Hunter Biden facing second federal indictment for tax evasion
Prosecutors formally charged Hunter Biden for evading federal taxes Thursday night.
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55 years in prison for Algonquin woman who admitted to killing boyfriend's parents
Arin Fox, 42, reached the plea agreement back in October.
Video shows gun-toting robbers holding up Cicero liquor store
This was the second robbery at the store this year.
Prosecution details fmr. Ald. Burke's alleged pressuring of Burger King franchisee
The prosecution laid out what they found in Burke's office that showcased the scheme they said he used to line his pockets.
Suspect's girlfriend involved in killing of Romeoville family, police say
Romeoville police said Ermalinda Palomo knew about Nathaniel Huey's intent to kill the family and drove the car to the scene of the crime.
Billboards in Kansas City seek information on fugitives with ties to Chicago
They are among 15 people who have been indicted in the case out of U.S. District Court in the Western District of Missouri.
