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Players having local ties not only speaks to the talent level in the city, but also plays a part in the culture of the team.
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Players having local ties not only speaks to the talent level in the city, but also plays a part in the culture of the team.
While the Women's World Cup kicks off in one week in Australia and New Zealand, there are some professional soccer hopefuls making their own push for a championship in Chicago.
Addison's own Gabriel "Gaga" Slonina is among those playing in the match.
Blind soccer has been played in the Paralympics since 2004, but the 2028 Paralympic Games in Los Angeles will feature the first-ever U.S. blind soccer team.
After winning just twice in their first 10 matches, the Fire sent Ezra Hendrickson packing, and elevated Frank Klopas to interim head coach. It's Klopas' third time running the team. CBS 2's Jori Parys had more on a Fire legend who has the team playing its best soccer of the year.
The Fire are 2-1-1 since Klopas took over. The latest match featured a thrilling 3-3 draw with Atlanta United to remain unbeaten at home.
Through the first three months of this season, the team is 2-5-3 and ranks No. 14 out of 15 teams in the Eastern Conference.
The city hopes the new facility will bring in millions of dollars in revenue.
Chris Brady joined the Fire Academy back in 2017 and signed his first professional contract with the team in 2020, when he was only 16.
The Chicago Fire are playing some good soccer of late behind yet another young goalkeeper with a lot of skills. He's also homegrown talent. CBS 2's Matt Zahn had more on how Chris Brady is handling the pressure of being the Fire's keeper.
Coach Ezra Hendrickson is looking to bounce back after his team scored the second-fewest goals in MLS last year.
The 10-acre, $31 million project will provide equitable access to education, sports and other services.
Pelé, Brazil's mighty king of soccer, has died. He was 82.
A prolific journalist, Wahl wrote for multiple outlets and was a CBS Sports contributor.
It's the first men's soccer program led by a woman to win an NCAA title.
With no score in double overtime, Maroons forward Ryan Yetishefsky scored a goal with an assist from midfielder Naz Kabbini, according to NCAA Division III.
The U.S. men's national soccer team defeated Iran 1-0 in a must-win game.
The U.S. Soccer Federation briefly displayed Iran's national flag on social media without the emblem of the Islamic Republic.
The Alan B. Shepard High School community in southwest suburban Palos Heights is mourning the loss of one of their own.
Players said they were appalled by an investigation's findings involving abuse allegations against former Red Stars coach Rory Dames
Investigators claim the Red Stars were one of three teams that were not fully cooperative with the probe.
Five of the 10 head coaches in the National Women's Soccer League last season either were fired or stepped down amid allegations of misconduct.
As a result of COVID-19 news, the Chicago Fire FC will play its first match of the tournament against Inter Miami CF next Tuesday, July 14.
Ald. Michele Smith (43rd), who co-sponsored the proposed change in liquor sale hours, said it was prompted in part by the growing popularity of European soccer.
The school district said the school will transition to an "emergency e-learning day" as the investigation continues.
Super Bowl 59's ad lineup had some winners and plenty of losers among its crop of new commercials. Read what the experts say.
The Chicago Fire Department responded to the house in the 5900 block of West Waveland Avenue where flames and smoke were coming from a charred roof.
Green Line trains will only operate from Harlem/Lake to 35th-Bronzeville-IIT.
The teen was taken to Comer Children's Hospital, where she was pronounced dead.
Some aldermen say the settlement will send a dangerous message, while others say it will save the city money, and time, in the long run.
Tongue firmly in cheek, the governor said his proclamation has been sent to Google "so the world's maps reflect this momentous change."
The Trump administration and cybersecurity experts also have raised concerns that DeepSeek's technology could be a national security threat to the U.S.
A unanimous Wisconsin Supreme Court has ruled that the swing state's nonpartisan top elections official can remain in her post despite not being reappointed and confirmed by the state Senate.
This came nine days after a brawl in which Henyard's boyfriend and Henyard herself were involved. But Henyard's boyfriend, Kamal Woods, had already been suspended for work performance.
Val's halla Records will set up a pop-up event inside the Subterranean to celebrate the independent music venues 30th anniversary
While the tariffs on Mexico and Canada have been paused, there was still concern late Monday about what happens next month if the tariffs go ahead in a month.
"If these tariffs remain in place, it will jack up the price of groceries and goods, make gas more expensive, and raise utility bills," Pritzker said.
While the auctions in the Chicago area promise luxurious items for sale at high values, customers are complaining.
Insurance experts and watchdogs said the industry was among the first to take notice of climate change — and the rate increase could just be the start.
Shanon and William Schmidtknecht, of Poynette, say their 22-year-old son Cole was told the cost had jumped from $66 to $539 out-of-pocket. He tried to manage his condition with his rescue inhaler but suffered a fatal asthma attack days later.
Last year, surgeons performed 148 lung transplants, the most in a single year since Northwestern's lung transplant program began 10 years ago.
Health officials said there were three times as many hospital admissions for flu as there were for COVID-19 during the week ending on January 25.
Monitors with an area bird tracking organization say that they've determined that a number of ducks have succumbed to bird flu along Lake Michigan.
Dwayne Wade underwent kidney surgery in December 2023 after a scan revealed a tumor.
Shanon and William Schmidtknecht, of Poynette, say their 22-year-old son Cole was told the cost had jumped from $66 to $539 out-of-pocket. He tried to manage his condition with his rescue inhaler but suffered a fatal asthma attack days later.
While the tariffs on Mexico and Canada have been paused, there was still concern late Monday about what happens next month if the tariffs go ahead in a month.
"If these tariffs remain in place, it will jack up the price of groceries and goods, make gas more expensive, and raise utility bills," Pritzker said.
The 47 clinics will all close on Thursday, Feb. 6.
Segreti Pharmacy has held court for decades at the corner of Roosevelt Road and Lombard Avenue, near the southeasternmost corner of Oak Park.
Rapper Kendrick Lamar headlined the much-anticipated Super Bowl 2025 halftime show.
Brands paid millions to air their commercials during Super Bowl 2025. Here's what's behind the cost, and why advertisers say it's worth it.
Val's halla Records will set up a pop-up event inside the Subterranean to celebrate the independent music venues 30th anniversary
The festival runs from Saturday, May 24 to Sunday, May 25.
It was a monumental, once-in-a-lifetime experience for Brown.
Firefighters worked with both an aerial response and hose lines on the ground to put out the fire in the brutal cold conditions. Fire officials said frozen lines and ice made the response more difficult.
Firefighters worked with both an aerial response and hose lines on the ground to put out the fire in the brutal cold conditions.
During Black History Month, we are honoring Fred Hampton, Bell Hooks, and Nina Simone. They paved the way for so many through radical action and justice-seeking.
Video from the scene shows firefighters using ladders to rescue stranded passengers from the elevated track just north of the 63rd and Halsted stop. At least two people were taken away in ambulances.
Seth Mendoza is chasing history, trying to become just the 15th wrestler ever in Illinois to win four straight state championships. Matt Zahn reports.
Green Line trains will only operate from Harlem/Lake to 35th-Bronzeville-IIT.
The teen was taken to Comer Children's Hospital, where she was pronounced dead.
Some aldermen say the settlement will send a dangerous message, while others say it will save the city money, and time, in the long run.
The Philadelphia Eagles claimed their franchise's second Super Bowl in a crushing win over the Kansas City Chiefs that was never in doubt.
The school district said the school will transition to an "emergency e-learning day" as the investigation continues.
Joy Gallivan had been getting the runaround since September, with finger-pointing between the village, two contractors, and insurance companies.
This year's dry winter and weather pattern swings over the past decade are impacting Illinois forests and home gardens
George Levin, 63, was found dead by his sister late Sunday night in the basement of his home in the 7600 block of West Talcott Avenue.
Millions in local funding could be in jeopardy, and many Chicago area nonprofits were anxiously waiting late Wednesday for some clarity on the future of their federal grants.
CBS News Chicago went searching for yearly and daily averages for such enforcement actions over the past eight years.
The Cubs are not exactly upstaging Super Bowl Sunday, but they did get back to work on this American sports holiday with the pitchers and catchers going through an official workout.
The Philadelphia Eagles claimed their franchise's second Super Bowl in a crushing win over the Kansas City Chiefs, denying the Chiefs a historic "three-peat."
Stephen Curry scored 34 points and Jimmy Butler added 25 points in his Golden State debut as the Warriors rallied to beat the Chicago Bulls 132-111.
The game extended Chicago's streak of scoring in every game this season, leaving the Blackhawks and the Dallas Stars as the only teams yet to be shut out.
Rapper Kendrick Lamar headlined the much-anticipated Super Bowl 2025 halftime show.
Witnesses said two people were taken away by ambulance, and at least one person was unresponsive.
On Thursday, a woman had her family car stolen right in front of a daycare center while people were picking up their children.
Police said a 29-year-old woman and a 1-year-old girl were in the back seat of a car in the 400 block of West Harrison Street, when two people got in the car and started driving.
James Allison, 20, is charged with two counts of first-degree murder; and one count each of attempted murder, aggravated discharge of a firearm, and aggravated unlawful possession of a weapon.
Swedish police say about 10 people have been killed in a shooting at a school for adults in the city of Orebro, including the suspected gunman.