Chicago In Memoriam: 53 notable Chicagoans who passed away in 2023
A look at 53 people who left a mark that helped make Chicago the vibrant, wonderful city we know and love.
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A look at 53 people who left a mark that helped make Chicago the vibrant, wonderful city we know and love.
Wirtz led the franchise for the better part of the past two decades, winning three Stanley Cup titles in six years, becoming a beloved figure in his native Chicago.
Blackhawks fans packed the United Center on Wednesday to honor a man who helped bring three Stanley Cup championships to Chicago. A public memorial service for late Blackhawks chairman Rocky Wirtz took place Wednesday morning.
Blackhawks fans packed the United Center on Wednesday to honor a man who helped bring three Stanley Cup championships to Chicago.
The event will be held Wednesday, Aug. 9, at 11 a.m. Seating is on a first-come, first-served basis.
The event will be held Wednesday, Aug. 9, at 11 a.m. Seating is on a first-come, first-served basis.
William Rockwell Wirtz had been chairman of the Chicago Blackhawks and President of the Wirtz Corporation since 2007.
We are told Wirtz died after a short illness. CBS 2's Jermont Terry reports.
Taking over 16 years ago from his late father, Wirtz reinvigorated the fanbase, helping put the Blackhawks on a 13-year sellout streak. CBS 2's Jori Parys reports.
Chicago Blackhawks Chairman Rocky Wirtz was facing a backlash Thursday after berating reporters at a townhall event the night before.
The Chicago Blackhawks on Wednesday held a townhall-style meeting with top executives, fans, and news media before their final game prior to the All-Star break. When 2010 player and sexual assault victim Kyle Beach's last name was brought up, things got ugly.
"In his first year as general manager, he made a mistake, alongside our other senior executives at the time, and did not take adequate action," team CEO Danny Wirtz said.
Whenever they play their next game, it sure looks as if they will be one of 24 teams with a shot at the Stanley Cup.
John McDonough is out as president and CEO of the Chicago Blackhawks, after a 13-year tenure with the NHL franchise.
The book,"The Breakaway," reveals the inside story of the Wirtz's family and the Chicago Blackhawks.
Baffoe sounds off on the marriage between the NHL and city of Chicago.
Blackhawks owner Rocky Wirtz spoke for all of Chicago on Thursday when he said celebrating a Stanley Cup championship will never get old, no matter how many times the team pulls off the feat.
Fresh off Monday night's victory, the Stanley Cup's first stop Tuesday was lunch downtown.
They're all chasing Rahm Emanuel still.
This weekend is the 30th version of the Cubs Convention, the first of its kind.
The Blackhawks are treating their star players with the utmost respect, and it's been reciprocated.
The deals will keep the two stars in Chicago through 2022-'23.
The proposed site would sit just northeast of the United Center.
Wins often equate to power in sports, but that's not all.
In order to last 29 years in the booth like Hawk has, you have to be doing something right.
Attorneys are paying close attention to details in what some say could be the largest political corruption case in Illinois history.
The fire left part of the mobile home a charred ruin. Homes on either side were also damaged.
A special City Council meeting had been scheduled for Wednesday to look into the recent school board shakeup, but no school board members showed up.
CBS News Chicago caught up with Pattie Eakin, who is now back at her Mount Prospect home after two weeks helping people at a Red Cross shelter north of Tampa for Helene.
Warm south winds boost high temperatures within a few degrees of record levels Friday, reaching the 80s areawide.
Attorneys are paying close attention to details in what some say could be the largest political corruption case in Illinois history.
A special City Council meeting had been scheduled for Wednesday to look into the recent school board shakeup, but no school board members showed up.
CTU officials said their plan to sweep TIF funds back to CPS would help the district avoid mass program and personnel cuts.
The ordinance sought to empower Police Supt. Larry Snelling to renew the city's ShotSpotter contract, but the mayor's office said the ordinance is unenforceable.
The reason the trustees did not show up, they argue, is due to meetings that have gotten out of control and are not safe.
This scam involves customers' purchased tickets disappearing before they could even be used—and landing in the hands of scammers.
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.
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.
Whether you’re on the internet or out in the world, it’s nearly impossible to avoid hearing Gen Z lingo. In an effort to reach the youth where they are, the Shedd is using said lingo on TikTok.
The Chicago City Council is still waiting to get answers to their questions regarding the recent shakeup at the Chicago Board of Education. Aldermen were supposed to hold a special meeting on the controversy on Wednesday, but none of the current or future school board members showed up, so they’ll try again next week.
Florida is bracing for impact, as Hurricane Milton is just hours away from making landfall on the state's Gulf coast. One county sheriff had a dire warning for people refusing to evacuate.
President Biden addresses the country ahead of Hurricane Milton’s anticipated landfall in Florida. Meanwhile, meteorologists Albert Ramon and Mary Kay Kleist examine the track of the storm, and from CBS News, Rob Marciano is on the ground in Bradenton, Jonathan Vigliotti is in Tampa, and Scott MacFarlane is at the White House.
An Ohio man was arrested on weapons charges Tuesday night at Trump International Hotel & Tower on the Chicago River, after he brought multiple guns into the hotel without a license.
A special City Council meeting had been scheduled for Wednesday to look into the recent school board shakeup, but no school board members showed up.
Hurricane Milton is on a path to make landfall on the west coast of Florida, south of the Tampa Bay area.
Attorneys are paying close attention to details in what some say could be the largest political corruption case in Illinois history.
The ordinance sought to empower Police Supt. Larry Snelling to renew the city's ShotSpotter contract, but the mayor's office said the ordinance is unenforceable.
The fire left part of the mobile home a charred ruin. Homes on either side were also damaged.
After more than 23 years in prison for a crime he has always maintained he didn't commit, Kevin Jackson stepped out of Western Illinois Correctional Center late Tuesday morning as a free man.
The CBS News Chicago Investigators have been exposing Jackson's case for nearly a year.
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.
Teuvo Teravainen and Nick Foligno each scored for Chicago to help trim a 3-0 deficit.
The players had the day off before starting game preps. They want to mix in a little pleasure on the business strip.
Berhalter led the United States to a 44-17-13 record during his tenure, taking the team to the round of 16 at the 2022 World Cup in Qatar.
Connor Bedard is usually one of the first players on the ice and one of the last players to leave when practice is over.
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 burglaries all happened Wednesday, Sept. 4 in the Wicker Park, Bucktown, and Avondale areas.
Brandon Peck, 21, of Oakwood, Ohio, was charged with two felony counts of aggravated unlawful use of a weapon.
Wedeke Nondo was charged with two counts of reckless homicide in connection with the crash in West Rogers Park.
Rosie Liggins described the moment both her son and grandson were shot in the West Pullman neighborhood.
The teen was treated by Fire Department personnel on scene and did not go to the hospital.
