DeRozan Leads Bulls Over Lakers In Team's Return
DeMar DeRozan scored 38 points after missing two weeks in the NBA's health and safety protocols, leading the Chicago Bulls to a victory over the Los Angeles Lakers on Sunday night.
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The Bulls are in a holding pattern after having 10 of their players placed in the NBA's COVID Health and Safety Protocols.
DeRozan, LaVine Lead Bulls' 121-103 Rout of Lakers; Davis Tossed
DeRozan and LaVine combined for 39 points in the first half at Staples Center, hitting seven 3-pointers in a dynamic two-man display.
Bulls' Winning Streak Over As They Fall To Lakers
LeBron James added 17 points and 11 rebounds and the Los Angeles Lakers beat the Chicago Bulls on Saturday.
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.
At Memorial Service, Michael Jordan Says Kobe Bryant Was 'Like A Little Brother'
At the memorial service for Kobe Bryant on Monday, Michael Jordan called the Los Angeles Lakers legend a "dear friend" who was "like a little brother."
Pilot Of Bryant Helicopter Tried To Avoid Heavy Fog
While the investigation into the cause of the crash was just beginning and crews were still working to recover the bodies, experts and armchair pilots alike flooded social media and the airwaves with speculation, some of them suggesting that the pilot had become disoriented in the dense fog that had settled along part of the flight path.
Willis Tower Lit In Purple And Gold For Kobe Bryant
The Willis Tower was among many landmarks around the country to light up in Los Angeles Lakers purple and gold Monday night, in honor of the life of Kobe Bryant.
'A Tragic Loss': CBS 2's Ryan Baker Pays Tribute To Kobe Bryant
CBS 2's Ryan Baker shared his personal connection to Kobe Bryant with viewers Monday morning.
United Center Lit To Pay Tribute To Kobe Bryant
The United Center mounted a tribute to Kobe Bryant Sunday night, after the Los Angeles Lakers legend was killed along with his 13-year-old daughter Gianna and seven others in a helicopter crash.
Fans, Fellow Players Mourn Death Of NBA Legend Kobe Bryant; 'Words Can't Even Come Close To Describing It'
Bryant, 41, was named as a nominee for the Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame last month.
Bulls Blow 19-Point Lead, Lose To Lakers
LeBron James had 30 points, 11 assists and 10 rebounds for his third consecutive triple-double, and the Los Angeles Lakers rallied to beat the Chicago Bulls on Tuesday night for their sixth straight victory.
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.
James Scores 36 Points In Lakers' 123-107 Win Over Bulls
LeBron James had 36 points and 10 rebounds, and the Los Angeles Lakers overcame a 20-point deficit to beat the Chicago Bulls 123-107 on Tuesday night and end a five-game losing streak.
Ball Scores 19 As Lakers Deal Bulls Eighth Straight Loss
Lonzo Ball and the Los Angeles Lakers were angry after the NBA's worst team broke a long losing streak on their home floor. They weren't about to let the league's second-worst team do the same thing on Tuesday night.
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.
Tex Winter, Former Chicago Bulls Coach From Jordan-Era Bulls Dynasty Dies
Former Chicago Bulls assistant coach Tex Winter has passed away at age 96, according to a statement from the team.
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.
Lakers Forward Kyle Kuzma Thanks 'The Rock' For Helping Him Add Muscle This Summer
The movie star visited the Lakers to give a motivational speech this season and Kuzma apparently took some of the lessons to heart.
Andre Ingram's Long Road To The NBA
Lakers rookie Andre Ingram played his first NBA game Tuesday night, after 10 years in the NBA G League, inspiring dreamers everywhere.
Lakers Overcome Bulls, 108-103
Nikola Mirotic hit a 3-pointer to give the Bulls the 95-92 lead before Los Angeles took control.
Lakers Rally From 19-point Deficit To Beat Bulls, 103-94
Kyle Kuzma had 22 points, and Kentavious Caldwell-Pope scored 11 of his 21 in the fourth quarter.
Lakers Fined $500K By NBA For Tampering Involving Paul George
New Lakers general manager Rob Pelinka's contact with George's agent violated the NBA's anti-tampering rule.
Keidel: Can Magic Fix The Lakers?
Greatness on the basketball court doesn't guarantee success as a coach or team executive. Just ask any number of former NBA stars.
Lakers Hire Magic Johnson As President Of Basketball Operations, Fire Jim Buss, Mitch Kupchak
The Lakers are mired in the worst four-year stretch in franchise history. They're 19-39 this season.
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U.S. Soccer to pay women's and men's teams equally in milestone
The American national governing body becomes the first in the sport to promise both sexes matching money.
Two friends share horrifying experience of being carjacked in Homewood gas station
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Disney Magnet School student grazed by bullet after gun goes off in classmate's backpack; mom charged
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Chicago Park District offering incentives for open lifeguard positions
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Tyshon Brownlee, 19, charged in shooting and robbery of Dakotah Earley in Lincoln Park
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Inspector General report reveals CPS automatically enrolled students in voluntary JROTC program
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Thieves steal cigars, pipes and cash from smoke shop in West Town; second smoke shop reports break-in in Wicker Park
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Business built on shared office space pivots with new model born from the pandemic
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Pennsylvania, North Carolina, Kentucky, Idaho and Oregon primary results
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Chicago First Alert Weather: Light rain tonight, isolated storms possible tomorrow morning
Overcast tonight with areas of light rain and sprinkles.
Orlando Magic win NBA Draft Lottery at McCormick Place
The Magic will now have the No. 1 overall pick in the 2022 NBA Draft, which is set for June 23.
Madison Cawthorn, Trump-backed incumbent congressman, loses primary
CBS News projects Chuck Edwards will win the Republican primary in the 11th Congressional District.
Cubs shut out Pirates for second straight night
Keegan Thompson combined with three relievers on a five-hitter, and the Chicago Cubs shut out he Pittsburgh Pirates for the second straight game, a win Tuesday night that extended their winning streak to a season-best four.
Car stolen with 3-year-old inside in Oak Park, found 15 minutes later
The child was safely returned to their parent, police said. No one is custody and the investigation is ongoing.
White Sox and Royals split doubleheader
Brady Singer outdueled Davis Martin as the Kansas City Royals beat the Chicago White Sox in the second game of a doubleheader on Tuesday.
South Austin shooting leaves teen in critical condition
The teen was standing on the sidewalk in the 5200 block of West Ferdinand Street when someone fired shots and struck him, police said.
Former Bears running back Tarik Cohen suffers injury during training session
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Black real estate developers 'Buy Back the Block' for the future of West Woodlawn
"We know that people in the area, they want to live in the area. They just want good housing stock and they want a safe place for their children."
Some state lawmakers renew calls for DCFS Director Marc Smith to step down
The department in charge of caring for the state's most vulnerable kids is failing them on everything from regular medical visits to home checks to the way the department is staffed, an audit said.
Dylan Cease strikes out 9, White Sox beat Royals 3-0 in first game of doubleheader
Cease (4-1) wrangled out of trouble throughout, allowing runners in every inning. He gave up seven hits in 5 2/3 innings, with nine strikeouts — several in clutch situations.
Deaths of man, woman at Allerton hotel were murder-suicide, officials confirm
The shooting deaths of a man and woman in the Warwick Allerton Hotel on the Magnificent Mile were indeed a murder-suicide, officials confirmed Tuesday.
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Red Cross looking for volunteers to install smoke detectors
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KN95 masks that failed federal testing for health care workers were given to CPS schools in Omicron surge
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ACLU, aldermen have doubts about Mayor Lightfoot's curfew and Millennium Park restrictions
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Judge to take another look at innocence claims for James Bannister in murder he says he didn't commit
A man who has spent three decades behind bars for a murder he says he didn't commit is now getting one more shot to prove he didn't do it.
Attorney argues before Illinois Supreme Court for release of 50 years of Chicago Police misconduct records
The fight over the release of five decades of Chicago Police misconduct records made it all the way to the Illinois Supreme Court on Wednesday.
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Pennsylvania, North Carolina, Kentucky, Idaho and Oregon primary results
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Madison Cawthorn, Trump-backed incumbent congressman, loses primary
CBS News projects Chuck Edwards will win the Republican primary in the 11th Congressional District.
Some state lawmakers renew calls for DCFS Director Marc Smith to step down
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Aldermen to weigh more than $16 million in settlements in CPD misconduct lawsuits
The biggest payout is a proposed $14.25 million settlement in a wrongful conviction case that already has cost Chicago taxpayers more than $13 million.
ACLU, aldermen have doubts about Mayor Lightfoot's curfew and Millennium Park restrictions
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Baby formula shortage still leaves families desperate, especially those restricted by federal WIC program rules
Walk into the baby formula aisle at just about any drug or grocery store around the country, and you will still see rows of empty shelves.
Abbott to resume production of baby formula at Sturgis, Michigan plant after recall
Abbott Nutrition said after its plant in Sturgis, Michigan gets back in operation, product could be back on shelves in six to eight weeks, subject to approval by the Food and Drug Administration.
Chicago gas prices hit new record, at more than $5 per gallon
According to AAA, the average price of a gallon of regular unleaded gasoline is $5.12 as of Tuesday morning.
Parents desperate, searching for options amid persistent nationwide baby formula shortage
Parents are struggling to keep up with the nationwide shortage of baby formula – with several retailers now limiting how much you can buy. So what do you do if you can't find any?
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FDA clears COVID-19 booster shot for healthy kids ages 5 to 11
There is one more hurdle: The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention must decide whether to formally recommend the booster for this age group.
Abbott baby formula plant could reopen in two weeks
Sturgis plant will reopen soon as nationwide out-of-stock levels of baby formula rise above 40%.
COVID-19 reaches 'high' community risk level in Evanston
The Evanston Department of Health and Human Service reported 397 new COVID-19 cases over the last seven days – up from 305 the prior week.
Advocate Aurora Health merging with Charlotte-based Atrium Health
Advocate Aurora Health will be merging with Atrium Health.
CPS launches 'Please Stay' campaign to promote mental health and prevent teen suicides
Chicago Public Schools has become the first school district in the nation to launch a new anti-suicide campaign created by Lady Gaga's Born This Way foundation.
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FTX cryptocurrency exchange opens new headquarters in Chicago
Mayor Lori Lightfoot helped cut the ribbon Tuesday morning to open the official U.S. headquarters of FTX, a Bahamas-based cryptocurrency exchange.
Bally's unveils further plans for Chicago casino; some aldermen say it's being pushed through too fast
The city did not conduct a new safety study to determine how crime would be impacted by a casino - in hopes of getting the casino up and generating revenue quickly.
Boeing to move corporate headquarters from Chicago to Arlington, Virginia
A news release said the company will maintain a "significant presence" at its Chicago office at 100 N. Riverside Plaza in the West Loop Gate.
Mayor Lori Lightfoot places bet on Bally's plan for River West casino, but more hurdles remain
The mayor's pick still requires approval by the City Council, and needs the Illinois Gaming Board to approve a casino license for Bally's.
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Orlando Magic win NBA Draft Lottery at McCormick Place
The Magic will now have the No. 1 overall pick in the 2022 NBA Draft, which is set for June 23.
Cubs shut out Pirates for second straight night
Keegan Thompson combined with three relievers on a five-hitter, and the Chicago Cubs shut out he Pittsburgh Pirates for the second straight game, a win Tuesday night that extended their winning streak to a season-best four.
White Sox and Royals split doubleheader
Brady Singer outdueled Davis Martin as the Kansas City Royals beat the Chicago White Sox in the second game of a doubleheader on Tuesday.
Former Bears running back Tarik Cohen suffers injury during training session
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Dave Chappelle attacked by armed man while onstage in L.A.
The controversial comic laughed off the incident after being tackled, and video appeared to show the person who charged him being beaten onstage.
Naomi Judd, Grammy-winning singer, has died at 76
"We lost our beautiful mother to the disease of mental illness," the Judd sisters said on social media.
'Jersey Boys' is returning to a Chicago stage next week
The new national tour of "Jersey Boys" opens next week at the Cadillac Palace Theatre, celebrating the music of the Frankie Valli and the Four Seasons.
Lollapalooza announces daily lineup; single-day tickets now on sale
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'Golden Girls' fan convention under way at Navy Pier
The Golden Con for fans of the classic sitcom – starring Bea Arthur, Estelle Getty, Rue McClanahan, and Betty White – runs through Sunday.
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Inspector General report reveals CPS automatically enrolled students in voluntary JROTC program
Hundreds of Chicago Public Schools freshmen have been automatically enrolled in junior reserve officers training corps classes, in what's supposed to be a voluntary program.
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Mom charged after gun goes off in student's backpack, 7-year-old boy is grazed by bullet at Disney M
Police late Tuesday said Tatanina Kelly, 28, was charged with three misdemeanor counts of causing a child to be endangered. Kelly was the mother of the child who had the gun in a backpack, police said.
Chicago First Alert Weather: Rain Wednesday morning
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