Preview: Brewers-Cubs
Matt Garza opposes Jason Hammel tonight at Wrigley Field.
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Levine: Jon Lester Throwing Issue Goes Viral
The Cubs aren't as concerned about Lester as the national media seems to be.
Preview: Brewers-Cubs
Matt Garza opposes Kyle Hendricks tonight at Wrigley Field.
Wisch: Spending Dollars To Extend Samardzija Makes Sense
Jeff Samardzija's arm has much less wear and tear than that of most 29-year-olds.
Levine: Samardzija Alludes To Trade Possibility
Cubs righty Jeff Samardzija leads all starters with a 1.46 ERA -- but has zero wins.
Levine: Garza Deal Will Be Focal Point For Years
Pitching against his old teammates for the second time this season, Matt Garza continues to be a focal point around the Cubs and their future.
Levine: Olt Trying To Establish His Role
Mike has a strange stat line -- six homers and 16 RBIs but only 13 hits.
Levine: Cubs Top Pitching Prospect Edwards Shut Down For 2 Weeks
The overall news was good for C.J. Edwards, who has no structural damage.
Cubs Top Pitching Prospect Edwards To Have Throwing Shoulder Examined
One of the team's top prospects, Edwards has right shoulder discomfort.
Levine: Castillo Ready To Step Up As A Leader
A few Cubs pitchers didn't want Welington Castillo catching them last season, but he's confident now.
Door Opens For Olt As Rangers Claim Murphy From Cubs
Donnie Murphy is off to Texas, creating playing time at third base and second base.
Matt Garza On Cubs: Best Of Luck, But 'I'm Going To Try To Kick Their Teeth In'
Matt Garza appreciated his time in Chicago, but he has a new mission now.
Brewers Sign Ex-Cub Matt Garza To 4-Year Deal
Free agent pitcher Matt Garza signed a four-year contract with Milwaukee on Sunday, boosting the Brewers' hopes following a disappointing season.
Jordan Danks Homers, Sox Beat Rangers 5-2
Jordan Danks homered after replacing the injured Avisail Garcia, backing a solid start by his brother John and helping the surging Chicago White Sox beat the Texas Rangers 5-2 on Sunday.
Rusin, Lake Lead Cubs Past Diamondbacks 4-2
For the second time this season, Chris Rusin was called up from the minors after the Cubs dealt a pitcher, and helped lead the Cubs to a 4-2 victory over the Arizona Diamondbacks on Monday night.
Garza Pulled From Tonight's Start, Dealt To Rangers
The long awaited Matt Garza trade is a done deal.
Report: Garza Trade With Rangers Hits Snag
The Cubs were rumored to be sending pitcher Mat Garza to the Texas Rangers on Firday for prospects, but Fox Sports Ken Rosenthal reports the trade hit a snag.
Garza Given Notice He Will Likely Be Traded Soon
Cubs righthander Matt Garza has been given notice that he will likely be dealt, according to a report from CBS Sports' Jon Heyman.
Garza Pitches Cubs To 6-4 Victory Over Cardinals
That's All She Wrote: Justin Bieber? Who Cares?
I will spend this much time on Justin Bieber....Who cares?
Wisch: The Cubs Need To Extend Garza, Not Trade Him
Guys who can pitch like Matt Garza don't grow on trees.
Ofman: Time For Garza To Go
Let's go already. What are you waiting for? Matt Garza is still a Cub. He shouldn't be.
Garza, Soriano Lead Cubs Over White Sox 8-2
Matt Garza pitched seven strong innings, Alfonso Soriano homered and scored four runs, and the Chicago Cubs pulled away late to beat the White Sox 8-2 on Monday night.
Report: Cubs Considering Keeping Garza
In what could be a dramatic turnaround, the Cubs are now considering keeping righthanded starter Matt Garza on the North Side of Chicago.
Garza Throws 8 Strong Innings In Cubs' 3-1 Win
Matt Garza plans to pitch as well as he can for the Chicago Cubs as long as he's with the team. That's how he's dealing with all this trade talk.
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Chicago Police search for man groping women from motorized skaeboard
They say he has assaulted at least two women, however, we found there are more victims.
Chicago Police promise increased CTA patrols, but riders don't see more officers
CBS 2 asked CPD why riders didn't see more officers Sunday. Police said they will be able to clarify that with an additional press conference Monday.
The drag show goes on at Uprising Bakery after nearly being delayed due to vandalism, zoning issues
A suburban cafe that was vandalized over plans to hold a family friendly drag brunch went on with the show Sunday morning.
Driver of party bus that rammed into a dozen vehicles in Chicago facing charges
Gregory Baldwin of Valparaiso, Indiana, is facing several charges but none for impairment at the time of the crash.
Stephen Marlow, suspected of 4 murders, captured by police after multi-state manhunt
In a video he posted he mentioned friends in Chicago, which prompted investigators to think he could have been heading to the Chicago area.
Chicago Weather Alert: Scattered downpours, possible flooding
Although widespread severe storms are not expected, storms producing gusty winds and torrential downpours will be possible.
Fallen Chicago police officer Ella French honored in special ceremony 1 year after her death
It's been one year since the officer was shot and killed during a traffic stop.
6 killed, 40 wounded in weekend shootings across Chicago
At least seven people are dead, and 45 others are wounded after weekend shootings across the city so far.
Multiple cars hit by party bus in Northalsted neighborhood
People on Chicago's North Side were forced to run for safety as an out-of-control party bus sideswiped a string of cars Saturday.
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Chicago Police search for man groping women from motorized skaeboard
They say he has assaulted at least two women, however, we found there are more victims.
Chicago Police promise increased CTA patrols, but riders don't see more officers
CBS 2 asked CPD why riders didn't see more officers Sunday. Police said they will be able to clarify that with an additional press conference Monday.
The drag show goes on at Uprising Bakery after nearly being delayed due to vandalism, zoning issues
A suburban cafe that was vandalized over plans to hold a family friendly drag brunch went on with the show Sunday morning.
Driver of party bus that rammed into a dozen vehicles in Chicago facing charges
Gregory Baldwin of Valparaiso, Indiana, is facing several charges but none for impairment at the time of the crash.
Stephen Marlow, suspected of 4 murders, captured by police after multi-state manhunt
In a video he posted he mentioned friends in Chicago, which prompted investigators to think he could have been heading to the Chicago area.
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$33.5 million verdict ordered against Village of Dolton in deadly 2016 crash involving police
Attorneys say it all started with a driver rolling through a stop sign.
New motion in R. Kelly case claims deceptive practices by former lead prosecutor
With the Chicago federal trial for R. Kelly and two of his associates set to begin in less than two weeks, attorneys for one of the defendants – Derrell McDavid – filed a bizarre motion in court Wednesday.
Englewood building residents go for 12 days without water service
That length of time made for a rough situation for people living in the building, and raised questions about why it took so long.
How did a driver end up going the wrong way on I-90, causing crash that killed six?
The Illinois Secretary of State's office said the women, Jennifer Fernandez of Carpentersville, had a valid driver's license and no offenses on her record.
Getting Hosed: North Lawndale landlord's water bill jumps from $200 to $20,000 for one month
Yasser Almanaseer said he has had no luck in getting it fixed.
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Indiana becomes 1st to approve abortion ban post Roe
The Indiana Legislature on Friday approved the near-total abortion ban with some exceptions, including in cases of rape, incest, and to protect the life and physical health of the mother.
Illinois abortion clinics have been flooded with patients since Roe overturning; new Indiana law could mean even more
More than a month after the U.S. Supreme Court overturned Roe v. Wade, a better idea is emerging of how big the impact has been on Illinois clinics.
Republicans pick Milwaukee to host 2024 national convention
The decision was all-but sealed after opposition in Nashville lead to that city's council on Tuesday rejecting a draft agreement for hosting the event.
Arizona, Missouri, Kansas, Michigan and Washington primary results
Abortion was on the ballot in Kansas, while Trump's influence was put to the test in swing state Arizona.
New men's homeless shelter in Rogers Park has green light, but not everyone likes the idea
"Our community's feelings about this are complex and the concerns are complex," said Ald. Maria Hadden (49th).
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Illinois AG warns of scam using phony websites to target banking customers
The scammers make the websites look real as they trick customers to enter their information to create a bank account.
Are we in a recession? An expert says yes, but there's a sliver of good news about falling prices
The GDP a measure of total spending on goods and services across the economy, fell at an annual rate of 0.9 percent, the Commerce Department said Thursday.
Inflation is at 40-year high, and one expert says cost of living is even worse than numbers say
The Consumer Price Index reports the price of gas skyrocketed nearly 60 percent over the last year – and it's of course far from the only commodity affected.
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.
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Chicago launches public health plan for monkeypox
The United States now counts more infections from the virus than any other country in the world. Since May, cases have grown from zero to 6,617.
U.S. declares monkeypox outbreak a public health emergency
The declaration could help the federal government respond as the number of cases grows and demand for the vaccine far exceeds supply around the country.
Are "Novids" special or just lucky at avoiding COVID-19?
It's estimated that more than 70% of Americans have had COVID, but we all know someone who says they've never had it.
Northalsted Market Days organizers focus on safety amid monkeypox outbreak
Market Days will be held this Saturday and Sunday along Halsted Street from Addison Street south to Belmont Avenue.
Gov. Pritzker declares monkeypox virus outbreak in Illinois a Public Health Emergency
The proclamation takes effect immediately and will remain in place for 30 days.
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Camp Aramoni brings boutique camping experience to site less than two hours away from Chicago
In the town of Tonica – less than two hours away from Chicago and right next to Starved Rock State Park – a hidden treasure sits on 96 acres of preserved land.
New 'first class' theatre at Wheeling Town Center hopes to draw back in-person crowds
Operators of the new theatre hope enhancing the experience will draw back crowds not since since before the pandemic.
Meet Kyriakos 'Carl' Damianides, proudly at the helm of the Sky-Ride Tap downtown for 50 years
Imagine working at a place 50 years and hoping for 50 more – all because of the people.
Are we in a recession? An expert says yes, but there's a sliver of good news about falling prices
The GDP a measure of total spending on goods and services across the economy, fell at an annual rate of 0.9 percent, the Commerce Department said Thursday.
More Illinois Black, Latino business owners receive marijuana retail licenses
The state issued 149 retail licenses on Friday, more than doubling the number of pot shops statewide.
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Dunning blanks old team, García 5 RBIs as Texas routs ChiSox
Dane Dunning allowed one hit in seven dominant innings against his former team for his first win since April, and Adolis García drove in five runs as the Texas Rangers shut out the Chicago White Sox 8-0 on Saturday night.
Smyly finally wins at home as Cubs beat Marlins 4-0
Drew Smyly tossed shutout ball into the seventh inning for his first win at Wrigley Field for the Cubs, leading Chicago past the Miami Marlins 4-0 on Saturday.
Dylan Cease pitches 6 strong innings, White Sox beat Rangers
Dylan Cease pitched six strong innings, Eloy Jimenez hit a tiebreaking solo home run and the Chicago White Sox beat the Texas Rangers on Friday night.
Chicago Fire goalkeeper Gabriel Slonina signs with Chelsea
The young phenom goalkeeper will finish out the season in Chicago before heading over to the English Premier League.
Sky beat Washington Mystics, tie franchise record with 24 regular-season wins
The Sky have a two-game lead over second-place Las Vegas with four games to play.
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Elton John stops to see preview of Broadway In Chicago's 'The Devil Wears Prada'
A preview performance of Broadway in Chicago's new show "The Devil Wears Prada" had a very special guest in attendance this week.
Ambulance transports, arrests at Lollapalooza down this year compared with last
The Office of Emergency Management and Communications said 68 people were transported by ambulance from Lollapalooza this year, compared with 102 last year.
Lightfoot announces 10-year deal extension to host Lollapalooza in Chicago
Lightfoot's office said the deal comes with an "estimated future financial impact of nearly $4 billion for the Chicago economy."
Mary Alice, Emmy and Tony winning actress, dead at 85
She won a Tony Award for her starring role in "Fences" on Broadway, and an Emmy Award for her supporting role in the TV series "I'll Fly Away."
Will Smith addresses Chris Rock slap at Oscars in apology video
Smith said he didn't apologize during his Oscar's acceptance speech because he was "fogged out by that point."
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The drag show goes on at Uprising Bakery after nearly being delayed due to vandalism, zoning issues
A suburban cafe that was vandalized over plans to hold a family friendly drag brunch went on with the show Sunday morning.
Fallen CPD Officer Ella French honored in special ceremony
On Sunday French's police star was enshrined in a memorial at Chicago Police Headquarters.
Police seek to identify man who pushed another onto the CTA tracks
Do you recognize this man? Chicago Police say he pushed a 26-year-old man onto the CTA tracks. The push can be seen in surveillance video. It happened at the Illinois Medical District Blue Line stop at 7 a.m. Friday. The man pushed was treated and released from the hospital.
Chicago Weather Alert: Scattered downpours, possible flooding
CBS 2 Meteorologist Albert Ramon has the 10 p.m. forecast for Sunday, Aug. 7, 2022.
Chicago Police search for man groping women from motorized skaeboard
They say he has assaulted at least two women, however, we found there are more victims.
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