Olympic gold medalist Gabby Douglas competes for first time since 2016
Gabby Douglas qualified in multiple events for the U.S. Championships in Fort Worth, Texas, next month.
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Gabby Douglas qualified in multiple events for the U.S. Championships in Fort Worth, Texas, next month.
Each one will feature an 18-gram piece of iron from the iconic 19th-century structure. The games begin July 26.
The Summer Olympics are still a year away, but the games have been going on all month in Arlington Heights. It's not the kind of competition getting tons of media attention, but it's the experience of the athletes that caught CBS 2's Noel Brennan's attention. He went to a gold medal match at the Moorings retirement community.
"If you fall up, you should just get back up, and that no matter how you try, even if you don't make it, you can still keep on trying."
CBS 2's Sara Machi talking to some of her youngest fans who are ready to welcome her back to the sport they share.
"i know i have a huge task ahead of me and i am beyond grateful and excited to get back out on the floor," Douglas wrote.
The 38-year-old said she will retire after the 2023 National Women's Soccer League season, following her final appearance in the Women's World Cup this summer.
CBS 2's Jackie Kostek caught up with the reigning junior national champion where he trains in Mount Prospect. For Kai Uemura, the Olympic dream is within reach.
"It's crazy. I never thought I would get this close," said Uemura, a 16-year-old junior at Francis W. Parker School.
A 16-year-old Chicago gymnast is trying to make his first world championship team, and that's far from his only goal.
Ricardo Gamboa, who is Mexican American, and Haneen Shriam, who is Mexican and Palestinian-American created the group, "Latinos for Palestine" in January of 2024, about three months after the war in Gaza began.
Survivors of the Nova Music Festival will also address the one-year mark of the attacks.
Johnson bristled when asked if he was moving to replace the entire school board so the new board could fire Chicago Public Schools CEO Pedro Martinez.
Monday's highs will be in the upper 60s with lows in the 40s by the evening.
Exactly one year after Hamas' terrorist rampage in Israel, 101 hostages are still missing and the death toll is still climbing.
Johnson bristled when asked if he was moving to replace the entire school board so the new board could fire Chicago Public Schools CEO Pedro Martinez.
About three dozen City Council members blasted the state of CPS after the resignations.
Billionaire Elon Musk also appeared with Trump on stage, calling the November election "the most important of our lifetime."
This comes as a big shake-up as all seven current members of the board saying they'll resign at the end of the month.
The move would allow Mayor Brandon Johnson to appoint a new school board that would fire CPS chief executive officer Pedro Martinez.
A federal judge in Georgia made a ruling that would allow for the Biden administration's sweeping relief that affects tens of millions of American borrowers.
Michael Cozzi bought a prepaid debit card for his friend and put $300 on it—only to be told by every party involved with the card that it was in somebody else's name and he couldn't unlock the money.
The New York Times has unveiled the 2024 edition of their list of the top 50 restaurants in the U.S., and a Chicago steakhouse is among the spots that made the national cut.
Earlier this year, CBS News Chicago reported on Monica Davis, a suburban woman who has since been arrested on accusations of pretending to be a dentist.
The Internet lit up this week with news that a Chicago restaurant is offering a luxe cocktail for $13,000, purportedly the most expensive martini in the United States.
Only people who had contact with a bat have reason to be concerned. A bat flying overhead cannot give anyone rabies.
Northwestern Medicine researchers hope their discovery will lead to a potential treatment for those with pulmonary issues.
Anyone who has not had a COVID-19 vaccination n two months or more should get the new updated vaccine right away, the city said.
The government has already disbursed more than 900 million free at-home COVID-19 tests, and will be reopening its free test kit portal.
According to the Cook County Department of Animal and Rabies Control, the bats were both found Monday.
The Indiana Court of Appeals has reinstated a lawsuit filed by the state accusing TikTok of deceiving its users about the video-sharing platform's level of inappropriate content for children and the security of its consumers' personal information.
Magnicity is still mum on what exactly it has in mind for the space, though 360 CHICAGO earlier said a restaurant will not be back.
Jeep is recalling more than 194,000 plug-in hybrid SUVs worldwide because they can catch fire with the ignition turned off.
A Black man alleges in a lawsuit that an Iowa trucking company fired him as a driver because he wouldn't cut off his dreadlocks.
The restaurant will begin with dinner service from 4 p.m. to midnight, with plans to extend hours in the future.
There are five new stadium dates for next summer in Toronto, Chicago, New Jersey, Los Angeles and Mexico City.
Kris Kristofferson, a songwriter who became a country star and A-list actor, died at his home on Maui surrounded by family on Saturday, a spokesperson said in an statement.
British actress Dame Maggie Smith had an extensive career in theater and movies, gaining international acclaim in later roles in "Harry Potter" and "Downton Abbey."
The adventure begins for 16 ordinary Americans as they embark on their trek to the top of the treacherous New Zealand Alps in 'The Summit.'
Since their debut nearly 35 years ago, Pearl Jam has been one of the world's most popular and influential rock groups. Lead singer Eddie Vedder and bassist Jeff Ament talk about success, friendship, creativity, and giving back to their loyal fans.
Jackie Kostek is kicking off spooky season with some of Chicago’s most haunted spots.
Two Chicagoans are working to uplift their communities a year after the war and humanitarian crisis began in Gaza.
A creative arts school in Chicago is unveiling a major expansion. Art In Motion, located in the South Shore neighborhood, will reveal a new space offering students state-of-the-art facilities for exploring the arts and academics.
Tampa is bracing for Hurricane Milton to make landfall in a matter of days, little more than a week after Hurricane Helene slammed Florida and five other Southern states.
It's been one year since the Oct. 7 terrorist attacks by Hamas in Israel. About 1,200 people were killed – marking the deadliest day for Jews since the Holocaust – and more than 250 others were taken hostage, setting off a yearlong war in Gaza. Jews across the Chicago area were spending Monday honoring those who were killed in the attack, and demanding the release of more than 100 hostages believed to still be in captivity in Gaza.
Johnson bristled when asked if he was moving to replace the entire school board so the new board could fire Chicago Public Schools CEO Pedro Martinez.
About three dozen City Council members blasted the state of CPS after the resignations.
Survivors of the Nova Music Festival will also address the one-year mark of the attacks.
Exactly 1 year after Hamas' terrorist rampage in Israel, 101 hostages are still missing and the death toll is still climbing.
Ricardo Gamboa, who is Mexican American, and Haneen Shriam, who is Mexican and Palestinian-American created the group, "Latinos for Palestine" in January of 2024, about three months after the war in Gaza began.
The CBS News Chicago Investigators have been reporting for months on the allegations of sexual and physical abuse to children in DCFS custody at Aunt Martha's Integrated Care Center.
The Jasper County, Indiana Sheriff's office has not specified what the defendants are accused of doing, or their relationship to the children.
Beachgoers notice a much wider beach, and 22 stone breakwater structures to protect against erosion.
The complaint alleges "a pattern of discrimination that has caused an increasingly hostile environment at UChicago for Palestinian, Arab, and Muslim students and students associated with them."
Chicago Police Supt. Larry Snelling talked with CBS News Chicago about victories and challenges after a year in the job.
The Bears (3-2) won their second straight after dropping two in a row, with the two key pieces they acquired as a result of a blockbuster trade with Carolina in 2023 leading the way.
The Lakers football team is embracing the step up in competition, mirroring the strength of its head coach, Jared Williamson.
Kurtis Rourke threw for 380 yards and three touchdowns to help No. 23 Indiana stay unbeaten with a 41-24 victory over Northwestern on Saturday.
Northwestern is coming off back-to-back NCAA Tournament appearances for the first time in program history.
Even as the Bears have kept their last 10 opponents to under 20 points, Jaylon Johnson says they can do more to be "dominant."
Meanwhile, multiple other people bailed from the stolen car and crossed into Harvey, police said. Two people were arrested on the spot, while police searched for the others.
Police do not believe the shooting was a random act.
The man who was holding the knife was taken into custody, and charges were pending late Sunday.
The scene is at the edge of the Bucktown neighborhood, right down the street from Whirlyball Chicago.
The offenders in each incident are two to three men, police said.
