Bears legend Steve McMichael picked as finalists for Pro Football Hall of Fame
Randy Gradishar, Steve McMichael and Art Powell are finalists for the Pro Football Hall of Fame's class of 2023.
Randy Gradishar, Steve McMichael and Art Powell are finalists for the Pro Football Hall of Fame's class of 2023.
Some sports fans may have lost a chance to get their hands on an iconic piece of Chicago sports history.
Legendary Bears coach Mike Ditka's Super Bowl XX sweater vest is being sold through Heritage Auctions, and bids have already topped $30,000.
The 79-year-old Ditka coached the Bears and the New Orleans Saints, finishing with a 121-95 record in 14 years, and he led Chicago to the Super Bowl title after the 1985 season.
Sources told CBS 2 Mike Ditka suffered a heart attack and is still in a hospital in Naples, Florida where he has a home.
Ditka's comments prompted a social media firestorm, with both current and former NFL players slamming him as out of touch.
With a special kind of privilege, Ditka provides no meaningful perspective. So why even ask him?
"It should outrage not only black people, it should outrage everyone," sports legal analyst Exavier Pope said.
As protests against racial injustice continue in the NFL and the sports landscape, Ditka criticized players kneeling.
Ditka was at Wrigley Field for Game 1 of the NLDS,
Kaepernick has taken a leading role in standing up against racial injustice and police brutality against blacks.
Former Bears coach Mike Dikta joined a panel of three others in front of the Chicago City Club entitled "Concussions in the NFL: Whose Bell Was Really Rung?"
As questionable endorsements for Trump line up from sports figures, we're reminded you can't separate sports and politics.
Dick Butkus and Mike Ditka will be at a draft party at Soldier Field on April 28.
Ditka will reportedly still remain at ESPN.
Rivera is hoping to emulate Ditka's success and win a Super Bowl.
On this day in 1982, Mike Ditka signed a contract to coach the Chicago Bears.
Crisis averted.
"Da Coach" and his celebrated quarterback, Jim McMahon, discussed the physical impact of football, which has circled back on the "Punky QB."
Former Bears coach Mike Ditka has lent his voice to a campaign to find a cure for Primary Sclerosing Cholangitis, which killed Hall of Fame running back Walter Payton.
Do you know the word? According to this map, it should be Illinois' official word. Here's what it means...
Urlacher appears to be on much better terms with the Bears.
Mike Ditka is weighing in on Jay Cutler, the new coach of the Bears, football concussions and kids, and even Chicago politics. He talked with reporters, including CBS 2's Mike Parker.
Fox must not worry about the Bears' past when building their future.
He ain't your daddy's McCaskey family member. George is frustrated, and George isn't going to take it anymore.
Scientists who study such things have found that cicadas urinate in a jet stream because they consume an incredible volume of fluid during their brief time above ground.
Eligible homeowners and business owners would be able to have their water bills lowered if they can prove their higher bill is the result of leak in the underground service line.
The crash involved a bus transporting about 53 farm workers and a 2001 Ford Ranger truck, officials said.
Liberal justices who control the Wisconsin Supreme Court showed signs Monday of being willing to overturn a ruling that all but eliminated the use of absentee ballot drop boxes in the swing state.
The moves come six months before the election and are just the latest examples of political jousting between Evers and the Legislature. Both are trying to use the stalemate over PFAS funding and other issues to their advantage in the November election
Eligible homeowners and business owners would be able to have their water bills lowered if they can prove their higher bill is the result of leak in the underground service line.
Liberal justices who control the Wisconsin Supreme Court showed signs Monday of being willing to overturn a ruling that all but eliminated the use of absentee ballot drop boxes in the swing state.
The moves come six months before the election and are just the latest examples of political jousting between Evers and the Legislature. Both are trying to use the stalemate over PFAS funding and other issues to their advantage in the November election
Trustee Jason House was approved as mayor pro tem at the village board meeting Monday night.
On the stand, Michael Cohen told jurors about the decade he spent working for Trump as his self-described "fixer" and attorney.
It also happens that the contractor was on a list specifically provided by the state.
Alderpeople are looking to try to stop rogue towers from making thousands off drivers who thought they were signing their car away to someone they could trust.
Employees at dozens of now-closed Foxtrot Market and Dom's Kitchen stores, now jobless, wonder what comes next for them as their paychecks will soon end.
The family didn't get their cut of the estate sale, not hearing back from the salesman until CBS 2 got involved.
The Better Business Bureau warns that anyone buying an event ticket should watch out for fake ticket scams.
Researchers hope their findings will inspire action to make hearing aid devices more affordable since they can cost over $1,000 per ear.
First known HIV cases from a nonsterile injection for cosmetic reasons highlights the risk of unlicensed providers.
The city's measles dashboard said a total of 63 measles cases have been confirmed in Chicago this year, with one new case this week.
The department said anyone who visited the Sam's Club at 9400 S. Western Ave. in Evergreen Park one day last week may have been exposed to someone with measles.
Health officials are warning consumers not to consume Infinite Herbs basil sold at some Trader Joe's and Dierberg's stores after 12 people were sickened.
Biden campaigned in the spot where Trump, to much fanfare, lauded a plan by Taiwan-based electronics giant Foxconn plan to build a $10 billion manufacturing facility that was supposed to eventually employ 10,000 people. Except it was never completed.
The Illinois Worker Adjustment and Retraining Notification (WARN) Act requires employers to notify workers of mass layoffs 60 days in advance.
Mayor Brandon Johnson denied that the Bears' shiny new dome could end up costing taxpayers a pretty penny.
Employees at dozens of now-closed Foxtrot Market and Dom's Kitchen stores, now jobless, wonder what comes next for them as their paychecks will soon end.
The company announced Tuesday that it received a stalking horse bid to purchase its operating assets.
Steve Buscemi was allegedly punched in the face in Manhattan's Kips Bay neighborhood last week.
This will be the first baby for Hailey and Justin Beiber, who announced their pregnancy after more than five years of marriage.
Brian Fox, a fellow producer and engineer at Albini's Electrical Audio studio in Chicago, confirmed Albini passed away Tuesday night from a heart attack.
For the past three months, a cast of 10 Asian American/Pacific Islander comedians has been working on the new program, "Youth in Asia (Are You Proud of Me Yet?)"
The stars came out for the the 2024 Met Gala in New York City. See some of the most eye-catching outfits of the night.
Several major airlines are now suing the Biden Administration over a new "fee disclosure" rule. The federal government expects this to help consumers avoid any surprise fees, but the airlines say this would "confuse" people. CBS travel editor Peter Greenberg joins The Stream.
From Chinatown to “Asia on Argyle” in the Uptown neighborhood, Asian culture has a strong influence and history in Chicago. For Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month, there are many options on how to celebrate AAPI culture.
CBS Chicago's Jackie Kostek is jumpstarting your day in Bridgeview where the Chicago Hounds are training for their next rugby match.
A key City Council committee on Monday backed Mayor Brandon Johnson's plan to offer help to homeowners and businesses who have seen their water bills spike due to underground leaks.
Jackie Kostek tests her rugby skills with the Chicago Hounds in Bridgeview.
When it comes to the imminent cicada emergence, meteorologist Ed Curran said, "It's up to the cicadas."
A woman, now 38, says the pain she says she suffered at the hands of a Chicago Public Schools (CPS) high school English teacher more than 20 years ago remains fresh.
Similar situations have occurred in other parts of town recently.
Scientists who study such things have found that cicadas urinate in a jet stream because they consume an incredible volume of fluid during their brief time above ground.
Incredible heroes walk among us, delivering kindness and making a difference every day.
Eligible homeowners and business owners would be able to have their water bills lowered if they can prove their higher bill is the result of leak in the underground service line.
Expert panel discussion centers the focus on the disparity that 1 in 3 victims of crime in Chicago is a Black woman
Police arrived at the scene sooner than if they had waited for the first 911 call.
Anthony Robinson's attorney said his previous defense lawyer failed to present evidence that showed it was physically impossible for him to be the shooter.
The village board is working on a resolution to hire Lightfoot, a former federal prosecutor before her lone term as Chicago's mayor, to investigate claims Henyard has been misusing public funds.
Zack Short made the most of his first start with Atlanta by breaking a scoreless tie with a run-scoring double in the sixth and the Braves spoiled another strong start by Chicago rookie Shota Imanaga to beat the Cubs 2-0.
The Sky's 12-player roster was set ahead of the season opener after 13th overall draft pick Brynna Maxwell was waived after suffering a knee injury.
Northwestern attacker Izzy Scane has broken the Division I record for women's lacrosse goals.
Amaan Khan, whose mom was born in Pakistan, got the opportunity to pitch for the Pakistan national team.
Mike Clevinger combined with three relievers on a four-hitter, and the Chicago White Sox topped the Cleveland Guardians 3-1 on Saturday night for their season-high fourth consecutive victory.
The three are due for a detention hearing on Tuesday.
The victim, Zet Rodriguez-Lara, was described as a great father to his 6-month-old daughter, a friend, a son, and a brother.
Six people approached the victim while he was near his car in the 5600 block of South Prairie Avenue
Steve Buscemi was allegedly punched in the face in Manhattan's Kips Bay neighborhood last week.
It was unclear late Friday if the two burglaries are related. But restaurant owner Billy Alvarez said there have been one too many.