Sarah Thomas To Be First Woman To Officiate NFL Playoff Game
Thomas, now in her fourth season as an official, will work the AFC divisional playoff game between the Los Angeles Chargers and the New England Patriots Sunday on CBS.
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Thomas, now in her fourth season as an official, will work the AFC divisional playoff game between the Los Angeles Chargers and the New England Patriots Sunday on CBS.
In the NFL divisional round, Jared Goff looks to carry a Rams offense that might have to rely less on a banged-up Todd Gurley.
To make sure parishioners don't have to choose between their worship and the game, the parish made the choice to move mass up two hours.
Goose Island is defending Bears kicker Cody Parkey, offering any fans who think a kicker's job is easy the chance to win some free beer.
The NFL Today analyst breaks down the matchup between the Los Angeles Rams and Dallas Cowboys set for this Saturday night in L.A.
The NFL Today studio analyst weighs in on the divisional round matchup between the Saints and Eagles in New Orleans.
The NFL Today studio analyst breaks down the AFC matchups prior to the divisional round.
Inside the NFL analyst Boomer Esiason looks at the Chargers-Patriots and other playoff matchups going into the divisional round.
The Chicago Bears lost to the Philadelphia Eagles Sunday, putting an end to Chicago's first run in the playoffs in eight years.
Chicago is in the playoffs for the first time since the 2010 team won the division, making a huge jump in Matt Nagy's first season.
Illinois Gov.-elect J.B. Pritzker and Pennsylvania Gov. Tom Wolf have made a friendly wager over Sunday's football game.
The NFL has announced a partnership with Las Vegas based casino Caesar's Palace, the first such sponsorship in league history.
As the NFL enters the wildcard round, the Cowboys' playoff hopes may depend on Ezekiel Elliott's ability to rack up yards.
Great performances from the Bears, Ravens and Colts highlight the final week of the NFL regular season. How did your team grade out?
Tarik Cohen scored the last touchdown on a short run to cap a 16-play drive for the Bears, who posted their best regular-season record since 2006.
The Ravens are now on top of the AFC North while the Steelers are in danger of missing the postseason.
Chicago's stout defense kept the 49ers out of the end zone to clinch at least the third seed in the NFC playoffs.
CBSSports.com's Heath Cummings likes Cleveland Browns QB Baker Mayfield in his matchup with the Cincinnati Bengals.
Offensively, the Bears have much room for improvement, even after getting five players chosen to the Pro Bowl: safety Eddie Jackson, linebacker Khalil Mack, defensive end Akiem Hicks, cornerback Kyle Fuller and return man Cohen.
NFL on CBS analyst breaks down the Eagles-Texans matchup set to take place in Philly this weekend.
The Rams and other top NFL offenses are slumping a little lately, even if Todd Gurley is set up to have another strong outing.
"Thank you to the Bears fans for giving me the opportunity to represent Chicago in the Pro Bowl...Bear Down!"
Inside the NFL analyst Boomer Esiason looks at the playoff races in the AFC and NFC going into Week 16.
Going into NFL Week 16, as the fantasy football playoffs wrap up, here are players to pull from the waiver wire and insert in your lineup.
The Chargers knocked off Kansas City, while the Bears beat the Packers at Soldier Field to clinch the NFC North crown.
The village of Grayslake is touting a new massive data center, but neighbors say they weren't given an opportunity to make their voices heard before the project was approved.
If you've collected a White Sox bobblehead, T-shirt, or hat at the gates in the last couple of decades, you might have a piece of graphic designer Toby Ramos' work without realizing it.
Hot water is finally flowing again at a Maywood senior apartment building, after residents say they went 10 days without it, but they say their frustration isn't over.
Chicago police said they found a body inside a new, unused squad car in the city's Pullman neighborhood Thursday.
Two months after Chicago Police Supt. Larry Snelling retired, some members of the City Council are pushing to hold off on appointing a permanent replacement until after next year's mayoral election.
Two months after Chicago Police Supt. Larry Snelling retired, some members of the City Council are pushing to hold off on appointing a permanent replacement until after next year's mayoral election.
Reps. Zach Nunn and Mariannette Miller-Meeks reversed course on a House resolution to require congressional approval for continued military action against Iran, citing open-ended war concerns ahead of competitive midterm races.
A City Council committee on Wednesday backed Mayor Brandon Johnson's proposal to increase protections for Chicago renters, after he dropped a key provision opposed by landlords, but the mayor's critics plan to press on with a competing proposal.
Illinois' senior senator, the Judiciary Committee's top Democrat, opened Tuesday's oversight hearing by accusing the director of turning the bureau's powers against President Trump's political opponents.
Three Chicago City Council members announced they have negotiated a revised parking meter deal with New York-based Stonepeak Partners to the benefit of the city.
Nicor customers will get a break on their bills this fall after Illinois Attorney General Kwame Roul reached an agreement with the utility to cut $140 million from its requested rate hike.
Drivers in Chicago and beyond were paying the highest gas prices ever recorded for the Labor Day holiday as millions of Americans were making their way home on Monday.
Around 115 million domestic and international tourists visited Illinois last year, pushing visitor spending past $50 billion for the first time and generating more than $88 billion in total economic impact.
Illinois Attorney General Kwame Raoul filed a lawsuit Thursday against ABC Plumbing, Heating, Cooling & Electric Inc., alleging deceptive business practices.
Cook County homeowners are again facing a sharper increase in property taxes this year than businesses, the Office of Cook County Treasurer Maria Pappas announced Monday.
Nearly half of Americans with medical debt owe at least $2,000, forcing them to make tough choices, new research shows.
A judge on Tuesday was expected to place two shuttered Chicago-area safety-net hospitals into receivership.
Cardinal Blase Cupich and a group of Catholic nuns have joined a federal lawsuit challenging Illinois' Medical Aid in Dying law, which is set to take effect in just over a week.
Flies have been everywhere this summer in the Chicago area, and some of them bite. But why is this happening?
Prime Healthcare is drawing criticism after announcing it will stop obstetrics services at three Chicago-area hospitals.
The future of Rate Field was back in the spotlight on Wednesday.
Plans for a new Chicago White Sox stadium in the South Loop have residents near the existing ballpark in Bridgeport concerned, not just because the team might be leaving, but also what might be coming nearby.
A new report from the University of Illinois Chicago said federal immigration enforcement led to $1.26 billion in unspent money at retail establishments and restaurants in Cook County.
Around 115 million domestic and international tourists visited Illinois last year, pushing visitor spending past $50 billion for the first time and generating more than $88 billion in total economic impact.
A new Whole Foods Market is coming to Chicago's Old Town neighborhood.
Aaron Rowe, Beoga, Lukas Graham and Finneas all released statements Tuesday on Instagram saying they were withdrawing from Ed Sheeran's tour.
Performer Macklemore is being dropped from Ed Sheeran's Loop tour after making on-stage statements that some found controversial.
Dubbed the "Designer to the Stars," Bob Mackie won nine Emmy Awards, a Tony Award and was nominated for three Oscars.
The stage was set and the air was humid as rapper Ye, formerly known as Kanye West, took the stage for the first of two Chicago concerts at Soldier Field Thursday night.
James Fulton Engstrom, now a healthy teenager, was born without a pulse in 2010 — and his survival is the miracle the Catholic Church credited to Fulton Sheen's intercession, clearing the way for beatification.
If you've collected a White Sox bobblehead, T-shirt, or hat at the gates in the last couple of decades, you might have a piece of graphic designer Toby Ramos' work without realizing it.
The village of Grayslake is touting a new massive data center, but neighbors say they weren't given an opportunity to make their voices heard before the project was approved.
Hot water is finally flowing again at a Maywood senior apartment building, after residents say they went 10 days without it, but they say their frustration isn't over.
Diesel prices are at record highs, gas prices are rising again, and according to the latest CBS poll, the economy, inflation and healthcare are the top issues for Americans in the 2026 midterm election.
Chicago police said they found a body inside a new, unused squad car in the city’s Pullman neighborhood Thursday.
Some members of the City Council are pushing to hold off on appointing a permanent replacement for Larry Snelling until after the mayoral election.
Chicago police are looking for two suspects they said stole cash registers in smash-and-grabs at restaurants in North Park.
The village of Grayslake is touting a new massive data center, but neighbors say they weren't given an opportunity to make their voices heard before the project was approved.
If you've collected a White Sox bobblehead, T-shirt, or hat at the gates in the last couple of decades, you might have a piece of graphic designer Toby Ramos' work without realizing it.
Hot water is finally flowing again at a Maywood senior apartment building, after residents say they went 10 days without it, but they say their frustration isn't over.
The village of Grayslake is touting a new massive data center, but neighbors say they weren't given an opportunity to make their voices heard before the project was approved.
A Cicero woman is suing Uber and a driver after the driver allegedly sexually assaulted her. She and her boyfriend said Uber hired him despite the driver having a criminal background.
Both hospitals were supposed to be placed in receivership, but after five hours of closed-door negotiations on Tuesday, it is still unclear what the future holds for both hospitals.
Chicago police crime data show 255 reported crimes in the last two years on the two blocks where the former Hard Rock and Rainforest cafés sit vacant. Neighbors have been calling the city about the alley between them for six years.
A three-year effort by the Cook County Sheriff's Office to help bring down crime on the Magnificent Mile in downtown Chicago appears to be working.
Armstrong homered to lead off the third, breaking Billy Williams' franchise record set in 1970.
Petey Halpin hit a three-run home run in the sixth inning, Parker Messick struck out eight and the Cleveland Guardians moved into first place in the AL Central with a 6-3 victory over the Chicago White Sox.
Chicago Bears running back D'Andre Swift has been named the NFC Offensive Player of the Week after his performance in the team's record-breaking 59-37 win over the Carolina Panthers.
The Cubs (84-68) maintained a half-game lead over Philadelphia (83-68) for the top NL wild card.
The White Sox, who lost at least 100 games in each of the past three seasons, have held at least a share of first since July 4.
Three girls have been charged with threatening a school in the west Chicago suburb of Addison, with two of them making a video depicting a shooting at the school, authorities announced Wednesday.
A Zion man has been charged in the shooting death of another man in July in north suburban Ingleside.
Chicago police on Wednesday were looking for a man who attacked and beat another man and ordered his dog to bite the victim in the Edgewater neighborhood.
Shots were fired during a fight early Wednesday morning on busy Lincoln Avenue in Chicago's Budlong Woods neighborhood.
A judge allowed a school bus aide charged in connection with a shooting on a bus in Chicago's Bridgeport neighborhood to be released with conditions.
