Blackhawks beat Penguins, deal blow to Pittsburgh's playoff hopes
Buddy Robinson and Andres Athanasiou scored 26 seconds apart in the third period.
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Shedd Aquarium's Penguin Celebrities Showcased In New Children's Book
A new penguin-focused children's book showcasing two of Shedd Aquarium's favorite residents will soon be available for purchase.
Blackhawks Win Again Under Derek King, Topping Penguins
Marc-Andre Fleury made 42 saves and then two more stops in the shootout, and the Chicago Blackhawks won again under interim coach Derek King, topping the Pittsburgh Penguins on Tuesday night.
Blackhawks Fail To Recover From Slow Start, Lose To Penguins
Drew O'Connor scored his first NHL goal, Danton Heinen got his third in three games and the Pittsburgh Penguins scored four times in the first period to beat the Chicago Blackhawks in their home opener Saturday night.
Frank Pietrangelo, Hero Of 1991 Stanley Cup Playoffs, Says He Was Among Those Sexually Abused By Hockey Coach Tom 'Chico' Adrahtas
CBS 2 Investigator Dave Savini tracked down a local youth hockey coach who now lives in Florida – and is accused of posing as a woman to abuse his players. This happened as another player came forward.
Shedd Aquarium Animals Chow Down On Seafood For Thanksgiving
Forget the turkey. The sea otters at the Shedd Aquarium munched and crunched on clams, pollock, and crabs for Thanksgiving.
Wellington Strolls By The Shedd's Movie Theater
Wellington the penguin is seen wandering past the Phelps Auditorium where the Shedd plays movies.
Shedd Penguins Get A Lyric Opera Serenade
The Lyric Opera ended its season early and the Shedd Aquarium closed its doors to visitors because of the COVID-19 pandemic.
Shedd Aquarium Penguins Take Another Field Trip, Meet Beluga Whales
While the penguins waddled around and stared at the belugas, the whales stopped their swimming and gathered at the Oceanarium windows to stare back at the birds.
Chicago's Shedd Penguins On The Move Again
On Tuesday, Bosco, Iris and Calista made their way to the Underwater Beauty special exhibit at the aquarium to see the other aquarium residents.
Penguins Roam The Shedd Aquarium, Now Closed To Visitors
The Shedd said it will continue sharing animal updates while everyone is practicing social distancing.
Penguins Rally, Edge Blackhawks 3-2 In Shootout
The Penguins ended a 10-game losing streak against the Chicago Blackhawks by rallying for a 3-2 victory Saturday night.
Shedd Aquarium's Newest Baby Penguins Have Been Named
Two Magellanic penguin chicks were officially named after a week-long naming contest held by the aquarium resulted in more than 1,300 votes from aquarium members.
Two Baby Penguins At Shedd Aquarium Need Names
The sisters are currently known at Chick 420 and Chick 421 and are hitting critical growth milestones, according to the aquarium.
Blackhawks Beat Penguins 5-3
Dylan Strome broke a tie 1:48 into the third period and the Chicago Blackhawks beat Pittsburgh 5-3 on Sunday night.
Blackhawks End 8-Game Slide With 6-3 Win Over Penguins
Jonathan Toews had a goal and two assists, and the Chicago Blackhawks snapped an eight-game losing streak by topping the Pittsburgh Penguins 6-3 on Wednesday night.
Old Penguin Gets New Life After Aquarium Uses Acupuncture Treatment
Acupuncture has been a common practice among humans for centuries, but now humans are using acupuncture to give a penguin a new lease on life.
Bruins Win Dramatic Game 7 And, Is It Finally The Capitals Year?
A comeback win for Boston in Game 7. In the other Eastern series, is this finally the year the Caps get past the Penguins?
Four Penguins Celebrate 30th Birthdays At Shedd Aquarium
Four Rockhopper penguins at Shedd Aquarium turn 30 this month, a milestone event for the aquarium.
NHL Headlines Of The Week
Things are beginning to heat up around the NHL as we have passed the quarter-mark of the 2017-2018 NHL season. Here are this week's top NHL headlines.
NHL Headlines Of The Week
Things are beginning to heat up around the NHL as we approach the quarter-mark of the 2017-2018 NHL season. Here are this week's top NHL headlines.
Blackhawks Beat Penguins, 2-1
Artem Anisimov's third-period power-play goal was the game-winner.
Emma: 10 Reasons Why Blackhawks Can Win The Stanley Cup — One For Each Goal In Opening Rout
In honor of a historic goal total, here are 10 reasons of championship promise for this new Blackhawks team.
Blackhawks Trounce Penguins 10-1 In Chicago's Season Opener
Brandon Saad scored three times in his return to Chicago.
Blackhawks Open Season Against Penguins At Home On Oct. 5
The full NHL schedule for the upcoming season will be released Thursday at noon.
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GM and Stellantis plants in Bolingbrook and Naperville join UAW strike
"We're not going to wait around forever for a fair contract," UAW President Shawn Fain said. "The companies know how to make this right."
White Sox fall to Red Sox for 10th loss in last 13 games
The White Sox are looking to avoid just their second 100-loss season in 53 years.
Chicago man charged with carjacking on South Side
Police arrested 30-year-old Keyruni Buford on Wednesday, in the 2400 block of East 79th Street.
Chicago First Alert Weather: Fall begins
Temperatures will flirt with 80 degrees inland.
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GM and Stellantis plants in Bolingbrook and Naperville join UAW strike
"We're not going to wait around forever for a fair contract," UAW President Shawn Fain said. "The companies know how to make this right."
Brown, Purple Line trains snagged after woman is hit by train
Service on the Purple Line from the Loop through Evanston and into Wilmette has been suspended altogether.
Cook County Crime Stoppers offers reward for information in 12-year-old girl's 2018 murder
She'Nyah O'Flynn was returning home after celebrating a cousin's graduation, and was holding her baby cousin when the shots rang out.
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White Sox fall to Red Sox for 10th loss in last 13 games
The White Sox are looking to avoid just their second 100-loss season in 53 years.
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Now-dead man suspected in murder of Romeoville family had lengthy criminal record
Nathaniel Huey Jr.'s criminal past should have been a red flag – including a court order banning him from possessing firearms.
Hospital changed disposal procedures after CBS 2 bought empty COVID-19 vaccine vials
After a pharmacy director admitted selling "empty" COVID vaccine vials to CBS 2, the hospital changed policy to protect the public.
Former state inspector Jose Guillen expected to plead guilty to lying about groping women
Guillen was indicted last year on four counts of deprivation of civil rights and one count of obstruction of justice
Electric rental car breaks down, traps Gurnee mom, daughter inside
They turned to CBS 2 Investigators for help after they then got stuck with a big bill.
New fraud targets doctors, nurses and other medical professionals
You can help us for an upcoming investigation focusing on fraud by filling out a short survey.
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Chicago alderman calls for ordinance ensuring sidewalk repairs with construction projects
Ald. Gilbert Villegas (36th) is calling out the city's Department of Transportation to work more efficiently.
Retired Cook County judge disbarred over fleecing of late Tuskegee Airman uncle
Patricia Martin admitted to misconduct after being accused of using nearly $250,000 of her uncle's funds for her own personal purposes.
Chicago signs $29M contract with security firm to set up tent "base camps" for migrants
City officials have said the priority for the base camps would be to relocate migrants who have been sleeping on the floors of police stations.
Judge delays order that Chicago State University provide documents at center of Nigerian presidential dispute
Bola Tinubu's political rival, Atiku Abubakar, claims that documents showing that Tinubu graduated from Chicago State in 1979 are not authentic, and that is grounds to nullify Tinubu's election victory earlier this year.
City Council committee backs proposal to raise minimum wage for tipped workers
The ordinance would gradually increase the minimum wage for tipped workers to match the full minimum wage by July 1, 2028.
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Indiana AG sues MV Realty, says company is deceptive
MV Realty is based out of Florida, but operates in Indiana and several other states – including Illinois.
Contractor accused of scamming people in need of housework
They accused James Nesbitt of taking off with deposits without completing jobs and complained he didn't respond to customers.
Getting Hosed: Officials finally address on bad water billing at City Council hearing
The Chicago City Council Finance Committee held a hearing Tuesday with the heads of the Water Management and Finance departments.
Chime customer frustrated by slow response after bogus $1,200 charge
She was yet another victim who didn't get their money back until CBS 2 got involved.
Hackers post crude content on Schaumburg spa's Facebook page
While Noelle Fredrick frequently has to straighten up her spa workspace, but what she can't seem to tidy up is her spa's Facebook page.
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How FDA's top vaccines official is timing his COVID and flu shots
Can you get your COVID booster and flu shot at the same time? Here's what health experts say.
Silver Cross NICU like a second home for some new parents
Millions of babies are born prematurely every year. That translates to about one in 10 newborns who need extra support in the NICU.
Hospital changed disposal procedures after CBS 2 bought empty COVID-19 vaccine vials
After a pharmacy director admitted selling "empty" COVID vaccine vials to CBS 2, the hospital changed policy to protect the public.
Free COVID test kits are coming back. Here's how to get them.
The Biden administration is also pouring $600 million into more COVID tests manufacturing across the U.S.
Two people in DuPage County die from West Nile Virus
There have been six human cases reported in DuPage County in 2023.
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GM and Stellantis plants in Bolingbrook and Naperville join UAW strike
"We're not going to wait around forever for a fair contract," UAW President Shawn Fain said. "The companies know how to make this right."
Workers at Chicago Ford plant worry they may have to walk off the job amid strike
Hundreds of autoworkers gathered Thursday outside the UAW Local 551 headquarters, 13550 S. Torrence Ave., to protest.
Alderman wants moratorium on Dollar Tree stores, says properties are "filthy"
"I want to see a moratorium on these type of businesses opening up in our city," said Ald. Matt O'Shea (19th). "This happens in communities all across the city of Chicago."
Kroger and Albertsons sell hundreds of stores in a bid to clear merger of the 2 largest US groceries
Grocers Kroger and Albertsons are selling more than 400 stores and other assets to C&S Wholesale Grocers in an approximately $1.9 billion deal as part of their efforts to complete their merger.
Steppenwolf Theatre announces layoffs of 13 staffers
The company said it has been "negatively impacted by a protracted post-pandemic economic recovery for our sector and the rising cost of inflation,"
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White Sox fall to Red Sox for 10th loss in last 13 games
The White Sox are looking to avoid just their second 100-loss season in 53 years.
Taillon pitches 6 scoreless as Cubs blank Rockies
Seiya Suzuki and Jared Young each hit two-run homers, Jameson Taillon pitched six scoreless innings and the struggling Chicago Cubs improved their playoff chances with a 6-0 win over the Colorado Rockies Friday.
Bears vs. Chiefs: 3 things to watch in Sunday's Week 3 matchup
The Bears are not a dumpster fire, but fans understandably are trying to locate the nearest exit just two games into the season.
Cubs lose again to Pirates for 10th loss in 13 games
The Cubs are now tied with the Miami Marlins for the final National League wild card spot.
Poles says Bears aren't panicking after 0-2 start, Williams' resignation
Poles also reaffirmed his confidence in Matt Eberflus as the coach of the Bears and said he's done a great job, and he has faith in him as a defensive playcaller.
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"The Amazing Race" set to return for milestone 35th season
The Emmy Award-winning series returns for its biggest season yet with 90-minute original episodes starting Wednesday, Sept. 27.
Chicago LGBTQ+ International Film Festival and South Asian Film Festival begin Thursday
The LGBTQ+ International Film Festival begins at the Music Box Theatre, with the Chicago premiere of Andy Vallentine's "The Mattachine Family."
Elgin church recreates program from 1893 at pipe organ concert
Renowned organist Douglas Cleveland performed the exact program that historically acclaimed organist Clarence Eddy performed 130 years ago.
Drew Barrymore says talk show will not return until "strike is over"
"I have listened to everyone, and I am making the decision to pause the show's premiere until the strike is over," Barrymore wrote on Instagram.
Lifelong friends compete in absurd challenges on "Buddy Games"
Six teams of lifelong friends join host Josh Duhamel at a stunning lake house where they compete in absurd physical and mental challenges.
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Chicago First Alert Weather: Fall begins early Saturday morning
CBS 2 Meteorologist Mary Kay Kleist has your 10 p.m. First Alert Weather forecast for Friday, Sept. 22, 2023.
$15,000 reward for information about shooting death of girl, 12
She’Nyah O’Flynn was shot and killed by a stray bullet around 11:20 p.m. Thursday, July 14, 2018, as she exited a car on the West Side.
Search on for armed robbers who targeted two mail carriers
The robberies happened on the same block in Humboldt Park.
Striking autoworkers at Chicago area parts distribution centers are prepared for long haul
U.S. Sen. Tammy Duckworth (D-Illinois) stopped by a Stellantis parts distribution center in Naperville to offer her backing of the strike. CBS 2's Jermont Terry reports.
More employees hit picket lines in United Auto Workers strike
Across 20 states from coast to coast, approximately 5,600 more autoworkers walked off the job at 38 parts distribution centers belonging to GM and Chrysler parent Stellantis on Friday. CBS News' Kris Van Cleave reports.
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Police search for robber who targeted two mail carriers on same Humboldt Park block
Police said a robber in a hooded sweatshirt and ski mask pointed a gun at the postal workers and stole their mail.
Cook County Crime Stoppers offers reward for information in 12-year-old girl's 2018 murder
She'Nyah O'Flynn was returning home after celebrating a cousin's graduation, and was holding her baby cousin when the shots rang out.
Suspect in murder of Romeoville family was ordered to not have guns
Nathaniel Huey Jr. also had a lengthy criminal past, and was denied a FOID card by state police.
Suspect charged with strangling woman in garage had violent history
Prosecutors said the victim, Sierra Jamison, had known the accused man for 10 years and started a romantic relationship with him.
Now-dead man suspected in murder of Romeoville family had lengthy criminal record
Nathaniel Huey Jr.'s criminal past should have been a red flag – including a court order banning him from possessing firearms.
