Javy Baez A Bit Emotional After Saying Goodbye To Cubs As He Makes Debut With Mets
Javy Baez has arrived in Queens and he made his debut with the New York Mets Saturday night.
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MLB Trade Deadline: Cubs Send Javy Baez, Trevor Williams To Mets For Outfield Prospect Pete Crow-Armstrong
Nicknamed "El Mago" for his stellar defense and elite base-running ability, Baez was one of the most popular players on the team.
Kyle Hendricks Wins 7th Start In A Row, Cubs Blank Mets
Kyle Hendricks flummoxed the Mets for six innings Thursday night to win his career-best seventh straight start and lead the Chicago Cubs over the New York Mets.
Cubs Lose To Mets Again; Mets Pitcher DeGrom Leaves With Arm Injury
Jacob deGrom was pulled from a second straight start with an arm injury, this time leaving after three perfect innings with right shoulder soreness, but the New York Mets bullpen stepped up to finish a three-hitter in a win over the Chicago Cubs on Wednesday night.
Javy Báez Hits 15th Home Run, But Cubs Go On To Lose To Mets
Taijuan Walker struck out a career-high 12, Pete Alonso drove in three runs and the surging New York Mets threw out the potential tying run at the plate in the ninth inning of a victory over the Chicago Cubs on Tuesday night.
5-Game Winning Streak Snapped As Cubs Lose To Mets
David Peterson pitched one-hit ball over six innings for his first win in two months, and the New York Mets beat the Chicago Cubs at home for the first time in exactly four years Monday night.
Cubs Beat Mets On Heyward's Single In 10th For Three-Game Sweep
Jason Heyward had a game-ending, pinch-hit single in the 10th after Dan Winkler stranded the bases loaded in the top of the inning, and the Chicago Cubs beat the New York Mets Thursday night to complete a three-game sweep.
Javy Báez Hits Grand Slam, Cubs Clobber Mets
Javier Báez hit a grand slam and the Cubs took advantage of a season-high four errors by the New York Mets in a romp on a chilly Wednesday night at Wrigley Field.
Arrieta Pitches Cubs To Win Over Mets On Cool Night At Wrigley
Jake Arrieta pitched five effective innings, Craig Kimbrel escaped a jam in the ninth and the Chicago Cubs beat the New York Mets on Tuesday.
Mets Fire GM, Jared Porter, Over Explicit Texts Reportedly Sent To Female Reporter While Working For Cubs
Porter sent graphic, uninvited text messages and images to the reporter in 2016 when he was working for the Chicago Cubs in their front office, ESPN reported Monday night.
Tom Seaver, Hall Of Fame Pitcher Who Led 'Miracle Mets' To Overtake 1969 Cubs, Dies At 75
Baseball Report: Let The October Baseball Begin, MLB Playoff Field Is Set
October baseball is here with the Wild Card games getting started on Tuesday.
Caratini Homers Twice Off DeGrom, Cubs Sweep Mets
Victor Caratini homered twice off Mets ace Jacob deGrom, including a tiebreaking, three-run drive in the seventh inning that powered the Chicago Cubs past New York Thursday night for a three-game sweep.
Schwarber, Castellanos, Happ All Hit Homers Against Syndergaard As Cubs Top Mets Again
Kyle Schwarber hit one of Chicago's three homers against a stunned Noah Syndergaard, and the Cubs built an early nine-run lead before closer Craig Kimbrel held off the New York Mets in the ninth inning for a victory Wednesday night.
8 Great Innings For Darvish, 2-Run Homers For Baez, Russell As Cubs Top Mets In Queens
The Chicago Cubs topped the New York Mets Tuesday night to take the opener of a pivotal three-game series in the National League wild-card race.
Mets Complete Sweep Of White Sox With 4-0 Win
Chicago has dropped eight of nine and is 4-16 since the All-Star break.
Mets Score 3 In 9th, White Sox Lose
Todd Frazier hit a tiebreaking single in the ninth inning, Michael Conforto added a two-run single and the New York Mets beat the Chicago White Sox Wednesday night for their season-best sixth straight victory.
Syndergaard Strikes Out 11, As Mets Beat White Sox 5-2 In 11 Innings
Chicago starter Reynaldo López allowed two runs and six hits in 5 1/3 innings. The White Sox have lost six of seven. They were 41-42 before play on July 4 but are 5-16 since.
Baseball Report: Cubs, Braves, Astros Each Get 7 MLB All-Star Finalists
The MLB All-Star voting process moves from the Primary to the Starters Election, which is scheduled to begin Wednesday.
Baez Hits Game-Winning HR As Cubs Beat Mets 5-3
Javier Baez hit the 100th homer of his career, a three-run drive in the eighth inning as the Chicago Cubs overcame another home run by Pete Alonso to beat the New York Mets 5-3 on Sunday.
Alzolay's Strong Debut, 6-Run 3rd Lead Cubs Over Mets 7-4
Whether rookie Adbert Alzolay stays in the majors for the remainder of the season is a question for another day. The 24-year-old from Venezuela showed he belongs Thursday night.
Mets Pound Cubs 10-3
Ian Happ hit an RBI single for Chicago in the second, but the Mets scored four in the seventh to make it 8-1.
Zobrist Hits RBI Single In 11th Of Suspended Game, Cubs Beat Mets 2-1
The Chicago Cubs keep rolling along, whether they're running away with lopsided victories or squeezing out tight ones like this.
Mets-Cubs Game Suspended Until Wed. At 1-1 In 10th Inning
An anticipated showdown between Jacob deGrom and Cole Hamels will be decided without them — and a day later, to boot.
The Baseball Report: Negro Leagues Baseball Museum Renovation Project Vandalized
A cut water pipe led to flooding of two floors of the Buck O'Neil Research and Education Center, delaying the $4 million renovation project.
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CPD vehicle damaged as large crowd of teens gathered on street in Lakeview
Crowds were dancing on buses and jumping rope in the street on Belmont Avenue near the Red Line station.
3 killed, at least 50 hurt when Amtrak train from L.A. to Chicago derails in Missouri
Amtrak said two locomotives and eight cars on an eastbound Southwest Chief train derailed after hitting a dump truck at a railroad crossing in the town of Mendon around 12:45 p.m.
First Black owned sliced bread company started by 3 Kenwood Academy graduates giving back to South Side community
The company has completed its first year in business after starting in February 2021.
Chicago First Alert Weather: Temperatures climbing
here's a chance for showers Tuesday night, especially for areas north of Chicago.
At least 42 found dead in 18-wheeler in San Antonio
At least 42 people were found dead inside a tractor-trailer on the southwest side of San Antonio, KSAT reported Monday evening.
Dixmoor Treasurer Anthony McCaskill arrested after fireworks complaint in Harvey
A fireworks show in south suburban Harvey didn't go as planned – it ended with the Dixmoor village treasurer getting thrown in jail.
Bridgeport man fit to be tied after getting school zone parking ticket next to school where classes are no longer held
We've pretty much all experienced it - a flash of red when there's a bit of orange on your car from a parking ticket. The fines especially frustrated a group of Bridgeport residents recently.
White Sox lose to Angels, have now dropped five of six
Taylor Ward hit a go-ahead double in the seventh inning, Noah Syndergaard snapped a four-game losing streak and the Los Angeles Angels rallied for a victory over the Chicago White Sox on Monday night.
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CPD vehicle damaged as large crowd of teens gathered on street in Lakeview
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3 killed, at least 50 hurt when Amtrak train from L.A. to Chicago derails in Missouri
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Dixmoor Treasurer Anthony McCaskill arrested after fireworks complaint in Harvey
A fireworks show in south suburban Harvey didn't go as planned – it ended with the Dixmoor village treasurer getting thrown in jail.
Woman without one document for foreign citizenship application, broken forklift blamed
Cutting through bureaucratic red tape can be frustrating – but red tape is not the reason for one west suburban woman's frustration.
Bid to raise threshold for speed camera tickets stalls; Lightfoot allies delay final vote
Ald. Anthony Beale has been trying for more than a year to raise the threshold for speed camera tickets from 6 mph over the limit back to the original to 10 mph.
Aldermen defy Lightfoot, advance plan to raise threshold for speed camera tickets back to 10 mph
"We've been trying to right the wrong on this corrupt red light camera/speed light camera system," said Ald. Anthony Beale (9th).
Ald. Anthony Beale hopes for vote on proposal to repeal lower 6mph threshold for speed camera tickets
One Chicago alderman is hoping the fourth time is the charm when it comes to changing Chicago's speed camera tickets and fines.
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Dixmoor Treasurer Anthony McCaskill arrested after fireworks complaint in Harvey
A fireworks show in south suburban Harvey didn't go as planned – it ended with the Dixmoor village treasurer getting thrown in jail.
Voters set to head to polls for heated Illinois gubernatorial, congressional primaries
Beginning at 6 a.m. Tuesday, voters from across the State of Illinois will head to the polls for primary races ahead of the midterm elections.
DuPage County program allows voters to cast their ballots at any site countywide
The Illinois primary is coming up Tuesday, and early voting numbers ahead of that date were down in Chicago. But that has not been the case everywhere.
Supreme Court sides with football coach who lost his job for praying after games
"The Constitution and the best of our traditions counsel mutual respect and tolerance, not censorship and suppression," Justice Neil Gorsuch wrote.
After Roe v. Wade was overturned, where do the candidates for Illinois governor stand on abortion?
Now that Roe v. Wade has been overturned, it will be up to the states to decide if abortion is legal; and, if it is, under what circumstances.
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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
Woodfield Mall in Schaumburg was the site of a post-Christmas shopping spree that Cynthia DeSimone still regrets months later – and it wasn't her idea at all.
Getting Hosed: D.C. has an app to warn customers of high water usage; could Chicago use the same?
What if there were a way to get warnings about high water usage before the bill arrived in the mail?
Getting Hosed: Chicago landlord receives water bill for $10,000, with no warning
How does a City of Chicago water bill for $70 turn into a $10,000 tab from one bill to the next?
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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
Wisconsin has an 1849 law that bans abortion, except to save the life of the mother, but whether that law is enforceable is expected to be challenged in court.
COVID-19 vaccines to be available for younger children soon, but many parents still hesitant
A Kaiser poll taken earlier this spring found fewer than one in five parents would get their children under 5 vaccinated right away.
CDC and FDA clear the way for COVID vaccines for kids under 5
Panels of outside vaccine advisers to the CDC and FDA both voted unanimously this week to back the shots from Moderna as well as Pfizer and BioNTech.
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Billionaire Ken Griffin moving Chicago-based hedge fund Citadel to Miami
In a note to employees at Citadel, Griffin announced he already has moved his family to Miami, and will soon be bringing the company with him, though some Citadel employees will remain in Chicago.
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.
Chicago-based Mondelez buys Clif Bar & Co. for $3 billion
The company will get the Clif, LUNA and Clif Kids brands of bars.
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White Sox lose to Angels, have now dropped five of six
Taylor Ward hit a go-ahead double in the seventh inning, Noah Syndergaard snapped a four-game losing streak and the Los Angeles Angels rallied for a victory over the Chicago White Sox on Monday night.
Luke Richardson officially named new Blackhawks coach
Richardson, 53, replaces interim head coach Derek King.
Bulls introduce draft pick Dalen Terry, focus on keeping Zach LaVine
Terry played for the University of Arizona, and is known for his energy, competitive drive, and defensive playmaking.
Up and coming sportscaster Jason Ross Jr. already making a name for himself on Chicago airwaves
The moment Ross hits the airwaves, you know he's doing exactly what he was meant to do.
Wolves beat Springfield Thunderbirds in Game 5 to win Calder Cup
The Chicago Wolves are now the first American Hockey League team in 22 years to achieve two shutouts in the finals.
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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.
After successful inaugural event, organizers hope to make Sueños Music Festival into a Chicago tradition
The Sueños Music Festival transformed Grant Park into a colorful celebration of Latino culture this past Memorial Day Weekend.
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Political analyst Stephen Maynard Caliendo joined the morning team to weigh in on Illinois's Primary Election Day.
Bridgeport man fit to be tied after getting school zone parking ticket next to school where classes
The fines especially frustrated a group of Bridgeport residents recently. As CBS 2's Lauren Victory reported, the residents are angrily asking what makes a school qualify as a school.
CPD vehicle damaged as large crowd of teens gathered on street in Lakeview
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