Softball pitcher Taylor McQuillin never let health issues beat her on the field
Taylor McQuillin has been playing softball since she was 7 years old. She'd already undergone five surgeries by then.
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Taylor McQuillin has been playing softball since she was 7 years old. She'd already undergone five surgeries by then.
The athletes who play wheelchair football wear helmets, but no shoulder pads, because they hit with their wheelchairs. Some of the best wheelchair athletes around are playing in Rosemont all weekend long at a big tournament at the Wintrust Financial Campus.
This weekend, Chicago’s Fest for Beatles Fans is celebrating its 50th year. Chris O’Dell, who worked with the group, talks about her time with them and what fans can expect.
Barber Los Cut It takes you through what’s trending in the shops for men and women. The event runs from April 20 through 22 at the Donald E. Stephen's Convention Center in Rosemont.
The show features the latest trends in beauty, from skincare products to hair and make-up. Morphed Beauty is one of this year's vendors featuring products made from raw shea butter imported from Guana.
"Doing the right thing should never be a political issue. It should never be for votes."
CBS 2's Andrew Ramos reports as Muslims in Chicago celebrate the end of Ramadan, their event is in the shadow of war in the Middle East.
In 2025, the Boat Show will be held at the Donald E. Stephens Convention Center.
Organizers say the Donald E. Stephens Convention Center in Rosemont will create more opportunity for growth.
Spokesperson Barry Cronin details what attendees can expect at this weekend's event at the Donald E. Stephens Convention Center.
"There is no doubt that the program is so important to our participants that we're not going to let that stop us."
CBS 2's Noel Brennan reports even though thieves stole their drumline equipment, they didn't steal the group's enthusiasm for their music and hard work.
The mall remained open, but crews were working to clear smoke from the garage, and officials said shoppers should expect delays getting into the mall.
Trains have been suspended between Rosemont and O'Hare.
Dinosaurs will take over Rosemont this weekend.
The Stephens Convention Center is looking more like a scene from "Jurassic Park" as "Jurassic Quest" makes its way to the Chicago area. CBS 2's Marissa Perlman has more on the nation's "biggest dinosaur experience."
The U.S. Indoor Championship is taking place and CBS 2's Marissa Perlman reports from Rosemont for the Association of Pickleball Players' (APP) final event of 2023.
It's the fastest-growing sport in the country - and on Friday it's taking over Rosemont.
The U.S. Indoor Championship is taking place and CBS 2's Marissa Perlman reports from Rosemont for the Association of Pickleball Players' (APP) final event of 2023.
Hundreds of players from local amateurs to top world professionals attend the AAP’s final event of 2023.
Some customers at the Fashion Outlets of Chicago in Rosemont said the crowds are bigger this year than in the past – but worth it, to get their Christmas shopping for family done in one day.
Shoppers got up early and fought the crowds at the Fashion Outlets of Chicago in Rosemont. CBS 2's Marissa Perlman reports.
For the second year in a row, there will be ice skating, tubing, and two-story ice slide, train rides, and more at Impact Field. CBS 2’s Marissa Perlman reports from Rosemont on how your family can join in on the fun.
CBS 2's Marissa Perlman got a behind-the-scenes look at the experience.
CBS 2 Photojournalist George Umbenhauer takes us there.
The denser the breast, the harder it is to detect breast cancer with a mammogram alone.
Motaz Azaiza took the picture of Jood that was shared worldwide and caught the attention of the Palestine Children's Relief Fund, which helped save his family.
Prayers filled the Muslim Community Center of Chicago at a memorial for Wadee Alfayoumi, who was stabbed to death last October.
Jan Hoffman-Rau said she was flabbergasted when she spotted the wild cat hanging out in her backyard on Friday morning.
Police said the man stole laptops, tablets, a guitar, tools, and a donation box containing cash.
The closing of the Little Village shelter comes at a time when more than 5,000 migrant shelter beds in Chicago are empty.
Henyard's lawsuit claims four trustees and other village officials illegally held a meeting at a Park District building instead of Dolton Village Hall.
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.
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.
The denser the breast, the harder it is to detect breast cancer with a mammogram alone.
In 1974, a creative surgical procedure saved the career of L.A. Dodgers pitcher Tommy John after he tore his UCL. Today, an astonishing 35% of active MLB pitchers have had "Tommy John surgery." But more than half of the athletes getting the procedure are under 18.
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 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.
One of the greatest actors of all time, Al Pacino's life might have turned out very differently, if not for his mother's determination, the faith of director Francis Ford Coppola, or his success at overcoming an addiction to drink. He talks about his new memoir, "Sonny Boy."
The 2024-2025 prime-time programming lineup of CBS Originals features three new dramas, two new comedies, a reimagined classic game show, special event programming and much more.
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."
CBS News Chicago chief meteorologist Albert Ramon has the latest 7-day forecast.
As we focus on Breast Cancer Awareness Month, we have a powerful story of sisterhood and survival. At the Paint the Lake Pink Walk in north suburban Lake Zurich, honoring loved ones is just as important as raising awareness.
A caracal is something you might expect to see on a safari in central or southern Africa, not in Chicago's northwest suburbs. But Hoffman Estates police said one of the exotic cats has been roaming around the village, and they're trying to catch it. The caracal has become the talk of the town.
A community came together Monday night to remember a 6-year-old Plainfield boy who was stabbed to death one year ago in an alleged hate crime.
A 2-year-old Palestinian boy who was rescued from Gaza and brought to the Chicago area amid the ongoing Israel-Hamas war was reunited on Monday with the photographer who took a viral photo that helped him get the attention of a non-profit and get the care he desperately needed.
Motaz Azaiza took the picture of Jood that was shared worldwide and caught the attention of the Palestine Children's Relief Fund, which helped save his family.
Jan Hoffman-Rau said she was flabbergasted when she spotted the wild cat hanging out in her backyard on Friday morning.
Richard Allen is charged with two counts of murder in the 2017 slayings of 14-year-old Liberty (Libby) German and 13-year-old Abigail Williams.
The denser the breast, the harder it is to detect breast cancer with a mammogram alone.
Prayers filled the Muslim Community Center of Chicago at a memorial for Wadee Alfayoumi, who was stabbed to death last October.
Chiropractor who promoted stem cell benefits for relieving arthritis pain is disciplined after six-year investigation by state
The Westchester County, New York school, Shrub Oak, has been investigated for reports of abuse and neglect. Yet, CPS continues sending kids there.
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.
It's a huge milestone for Ball, who has suffered several setbacks in his journey to get back to this point.
After missing the postseason in back-to-back years for the first time in franchise history, the Wolves are on a mission to get back.
Despite three straight trips to the national championship game, the team is not satisfied, partly because they've come up just short in their last two trips.
Chicago Bears held a tea party celebration in the end zone in a 35-16 rout of the Jacksonville Jaguars on Sunday at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium in London.
Seth Jones also had a goal and two assists in his 800th career NHL game and Philipp Kurashev scored the other goal to help the Blackhawks improved to 1-1-1 on the season.
Police said the man stole laptops, tablets, a guitar, tools, and a donation box containing cash.
Richard Allen is charged with two counts of murder in the 2017 slayings of 14-year-old Liberty "Libby" German and 13-year-old Abigail "Abby" Williams.
No officers were injured. One person of interest was taken into custody.
One man was sitting in the lobby, and another man was walking on the sidewalk outside, when three men walked up and started shooting.
Just steps away from the scene of the robbery attempt, a vehicle burst into flames.
