Shepkowski: An Apology On Behalf Of Illinois On Halloween
There's no excuse to give out Almond Joy as your Halloween candy.
There's no excuse to give out Almond Joy as your Halloween candy.
Life has been breathed into this matchup, with the Cubs and Brewers sharing some hard feelings now.
MLB is doing away with the traditional form of the intentional walk. And there goes some charming randomness.
Sale was dominating for seven seasons with the White Sox, but it's all over now.
The series is 1-1, but the Cubs remain in a good position.
Scully had a way of making every player, at-bat or moment feel special.
Relive the journey of the Cubs' season to date with the best highlights.
The Cubs have the benefit of setting up their playoff rotation, so what order should it go in? There's are quality options.
As Griffey gets inducted into the Hall of Fame this weekend, he carries the memories of a backward cap-wearing generation with him.
You know you're better off without Castro, just like he's probably better off not being with you.
The "Lovable Losers" tag is gone. Now, the Cubs can hope dislike comes their way in the form of sustained winning.
Given Sale's talent and bargain contract, a haul of young talent would be needed for the White Sox to make a deal.
Dexter Fowler struggled in his third plate appearances against starting pitchers in 2015.
Like those Indians had, these Cubs have bright futures ahead, and the eye test and history tell us they could be special.
No one would know who to root for if Saban and Meyer ever meet in a national title.
With the additions of Brett Lawrie and Todd Frazier, the White Sox go from awful to above-average at second and third.
Arrieta had a historic season that we may never see in this city again.
The Cubs may be chasing Jason Heyward now with the idea of using him in center and then transitioning him to right field.
Relive some of the top moments for the Cubs in the past 11 months.
The crazy events of Sept. 28, 2011, helped push Theo Epstein to Chicago.
Need some extra cash? Believe in the Ravens and expect the Titans to be supremely awful.
Jon Lester's isn't always throwing like a $155-million man, but he's a huge reason the Cubs are in contention.
Samardzija's fastball has regressed, and his slider is no longer a reliable weapon.
The tenures of John Paxson and Gar Forman have constantly ended in disappointment.
Does anyone like going to Cleveland?
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The family didn't get their cut of the estate sale, not hearing back from the salesman until CBS 2 got involved.
In February, Anderson agreed to a one-year contract with Miami worth $5 million.
Two trains' runs from LaSalle Street station to Joliet were canceled Thursday night because of the incident.
Israel launched at least one missile strike at Iran early Friday morning, U.S. officials confirmed to CBS News, in apparent retaliation for last weekend's drone and missile attack.
Israel launched at least one missile strike at Iran early Friday morning, U.S. officials confirmed to CBS News, in apparent retaliation for last weekend's drone and missile attack.
Rep. Dan Ugaste (R-Geneva) has proposed making it a felony to block an "exceptionally busy public right of way" for 5 minutes or longer.
Police arrested more than 100 people at Columbia University on Thursday at a makeshift encampment set up by pro-Palestinian protesters on the university's main lawn.
Ald. Timmy Knudsen (43rd) introduced the "Stop Hate Littering Ordinance" after a wave of antisemitic flyers popped up on cars in Lincoln Park in February and April.
The Supreme Court will consider Monday whether bans on public camping constitute "cruel and unusual punishment" barred by the Eighth Amendment.
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.
Financial records show Paul Croft and J.D. Frost raised about $30 million for a hydrogen plant that was supposed to be, at one point, in Indiana. It never existed, an attorney says.
Anyone with these sausages in their refrigerators should throw them away or return them to the store.
Elliott Henderson, of south suburban Glenwood, is featured on a website, a petition, and Facebook and Instagram pages -- all dedicated to warning others about his travel deals.
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 the Infinite Herbs basil sold at Trader Joe's after 12 people were sickened.
Officials said there was no known link between this case and the recent outbreak of measles at a migrant shelter in Chicago.
Health department officials said the case does not appear to be linked to new migrant arrival shelters in Chicago, and the source of infection is unknown.
The fake dentist also faces accusations of practicing while unlicensed in Nevada and was even arrested before treating patients in the Chicago suburbs.
Café Selmarie, 4721 N. Lincoln Ave., first announced its plans to close in September. Owner Birgit Kobayashi is set to retire.
Right now, Illinois sports books pay 15% tax on their revenue. But Gov. JB Pritzker's latest budget proposal would spike the tax to 35%.
Currently, a pair of two-story vintage buildings occupy the space.
Quinn has filed an ordinance with the Chicago city clerk that would ask the City Council to put a referendum on the November ballot allowing voters to decide if their tax dollars should support new stadiums.
The Lincoln Square standby, at 4721 N. Lincoln Ave., first announced its plans to close in September.
Taylor Swift took to social media hours ahead of the expected release of her new album "The Tortured Poets Department."
Guitar legend Dickey Betts, who co-founded the Allman Brothers Band and wrote their biggest hit, "Ramblin' Man," has died.
Colbert lived in Chicago for 11 years, performing and "cutting his comedy teeth" at the legendary Second City and attending Northwestern University. His show will broadcast from Chicago's storied Auditorium Theater Aug. 19-22 on CBS.
The mural was unveiled on the side of the building at the southeast corner the Chicago Medical Society building at Grand Avenue Dearborn Street.
In the 1,000th episode, titled "A Thousand Yards," NCIS comes under attack by a mysterious enemy from the past.
CBS 2 Chief Meteorologist Albert Ramon has your 10 p.m. First Alert Weather forecast for Thursday, April 18, 2024.
The family didn't get their cut of the estate sale, not hearing back from the salesman until CBS 2 got involved. CBS 2's Lauren Victory reports.
According to state data, the soil temperature was about 53 degrees as of Thursday, April 18. With a frost in the forecast this weekend, it could affect the anticipated emergence in late May or early June.
Anderson and the Miami Marlins will take on the Cubs Friday.
One resident told CBS 2 she now lives in fear, as many of the recent armed robberies happened within blocks of her home. CBS 2's Marybel Gonzalez reports.
Police body camera footage shows police shooting at Reed 96 times in 41 seconds by a CPD tactical team.
Each time, four to eight armed men took the victims' cell phones and other possessions at gunpoint, and then drove off.
The family didn't get their cut of the estate sale, not hearing back from the salesman until CBS 2 got involved.
In February, Anderson agreed to a one-year contract with Miami worth $5 million.
Two trains' runs from LaSalle Street station to Joliet were canceled Thursday night because of the incident.
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.
DCFS Director Heidi Mueller was asked Thursday why some kids in the system are being held in psychiatric hospitals longer than medically necessary.
CBS 2 discovered the woman, Whitley Temple, was hired by the City of Chicago while awaiting trial.
Whitley Temple pleaded not guilty to the charges — and after nearly two years of delays, the case goes before a Cook County judge for trial on Monday.
In February, Anderson agreed to a one-year contract with Miami worth $5 million.
Fans started an online petition calling for the games to be moved from Wintrust Arena to the United Center.
Caruso reportedly suffered a 'significant' right foot sprain in Chicago's win against the Hawks on Wednesday.
White, whose previous high was 37, went hard at the rim throughout the game and had fans chanting his name down the stretch.
Gavin Sheets homered, Erick Fedde pitched scoreless ball into the sixth inning and the struggling Chicago White Sox edged the Kansas City Royals 2-1 for a doubleheader split that ended a six-game slide.
The shots were reported at 4:01 p.m. on southbound I-294 near the 88th Avenue overpass in Justice.
A motive was not known as of late Thursday, and police have not established a relationship between Crane and the woman.
University police were ramping up patrols, and students said other new resources in place help make them feel a bit better.
The same man is suspected in both robberies. Police said he made a verbal demand for funds while showing a handgun.
Collette Bancroft, 35, currently faces a charge of drug possession.