Rolling Stones add second Chicago show next year
The Stones just last week announced they were going on tour next year – with a stop at Soldier Field on Thursday, June 27. There will also now be a show at Soldier Field on Sunday, June 30.
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Chicago honors veterans at Soldier Field ceremony
City and state officials gathered at Soldier Field on Saturday for Veterans Day to honor those who served the country in uniform.
Two Bears fans beaten at Soldier Field during Vikings game
Police said, around 1:30 p.m., a 50-year-old man and a 27-year-old man got into an argument with three other men inside the stadium, when the three men began beating them.
Fans came from all over to see Lionel Messi take on Chicago Fire, but now he might not play
An injury may keep the superstar sidelined – and it has sent ticket prices tanking just a day before the match.
Soldier Field loses $100,000 worth of equipment in theft
A thief stole ride-along lawnmowers and John Deere Gators, which belonged to a contractor.
$100,000 worth of equipment stolen from Soldier Field
A thief stole ride-along lawnmowers and John Deere Gators, which belonged to a contractor.
New food items available at Bears home games this season
They include the "Meatball Grinder," mini deep dish pizza, and the "Sack Attack Burger."
Aramark showcases new food items available at Bears home games this season
The Chicago Bears kickoff the 2023 season this Sunday at Soldier Field. After an active offseason, the team is hungry to improve upon last year's 3-14 record. And Bears fans should show up to the game hungry too. The organization's food partner, Aramark, showcased some of the new items that will be on the stadium's menu this year.
Ed Sheeran performing at Soldier Field part of 'Mathematics' Tour
Openers for Sheeran include Khalid and Cat Burns.
Chicago tourism gets a bump this weekend with Beyoncé, Pitchfork Music Festival
"I've been coming since 2012, and it's great. I love the food. There's great music here. The beer is great. I love it all."
Renaissance Tour, Pitch Fork Music Festival among events happening in Chicago this weekend
Beyoncé is taking over Soldier Field with her Renaissance World Tour which is sold out for Saturday and Sunday. If you couldn't score a ticket, there's more live music to be heard at the Pitch Fork Festival in Union Park.
Soldier Field prepares for Beyoncé's "Renaissance Tour" this weekend
It's the first time Beyoncé has performed in Chicago since 2018.
Beyoncé set to take the stage at Soldier Field this weekend
In just a matter of days, the BeyHive will be buzzing Chicago. Beyoncé will take the stage this weekend at Soldier Field as part of her "Renaissance Tour," and construction is already underway on the big stage.
Chicago Football Classic returning to Soldier Field on Sept. 2
This year, Mississippi Valley State University will take on Central State University at Soldier Field.
CTA reporting Taylor Swift Eras Tour boost in commuters
A lot of Swifties relied on public transit to get to Soldier Field for the three nights the show was in town.
Bears meet with Johnson to discuss possibly remaining in Chicago
Bears President Kevin Warren met with Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson on Wednesday.
Limo company cancels trips for Chicago area Taylor Swift fans causing frustration
Taylor Swift wrapped up her third sold-out night at Soldier Field in Chicago Sunday evening. But the show was nearly ruined for several fans, including a group of moms and their three 10-year-old daughters from the western suburbs. After months of planning and thousands of dollars spent, their limo ride to the show was canceled less than 24 hours before the show. Those affected want more than refunds for their trouble.
Fans pack Soldier Field for first night of Taylor Swift Eras Tour concerts
More than 50,000 fans swarmed the lakefront stadium for the first of three sold-out shows.
Thousands pack Soldier Field Night 1 of Taylor Swift's Eras Tour
More than 50,000 fans swarmed the lakefront stadium for the first of three sold-out shows. And of course, they were there well ahead of time.
Fans couldn't be more thrilled on night one of Taylor Swift in Chicago
Fans came from the city, the suburbs, and from multiple states away to see Taylor Swift on The Eras Tour at Soldier Field Friday night. CBS 2's Marissa Perlman reports.
Fans describe their excitement to see Taylor Swift at Chicago's Soldier Field
The Swifties were out in full force hours before Taylor Swift was set to take the stage Friday at Chicago's Soldier Field for the first of three concerts for her Eras Tour this weekend.
CBS 2's Noel Brennan gets an education in Taylor Swift ahead of her first Eras Tour concert at Soldi
The Swifties were out in full force hours before Taylor Swift was set to take the stage Friday at Chicago's Soldier Field for the first of three concerts for her Eras Tour this weekend. More than 50,000 fans are expected to pack the stadium each night for the three sold-out shows.
Fans pack Chicago's Soldier Field for first night of Taylor Swift Eras Tour concerts
The Swifties were out in full force hours before Taylor Swift was set to take the stage Friday at Chicago's Soldier Field for the first of three concerts for her Eras Tour this weekend. More than 50,000 fans are expected to pack the stadium. CBS 2 Noel Brennan was there in the thick of it all with the dedicated fans.
Friendly reminders ahead of Taylor Swift's Eras Tour at Soldier Field
If you are starting to stress about transportation, "Shake It Off." We have you covered.
It's Eras Tour weekend! Here's everything you need to know
From the merchandise to how far you have to walk to get picked up. Here's all the details you need to know before heading to Soldier Field over the weekend.
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Boy, 9, critically hurt after falling from third-floor apartment window in Rogers Park
The boy suffered trauma to the body and was taken to St. Francis Hospital in critical condition.
Buie stars as Northwestern tops Edey and Purdue for 2nd straight season
Ty Berry also scored seven points in OT and finished with 21, and Ryan Langborg added 20 points.
Misunderstanding kept Hyde Park mom from her $600 in childcare money
The whole situation took three years and a CBS 2 reporter to finally resolve.
Downtown Chicago tree lighting honors victims of violence
Organizers said hundreds of victims' names will be added to the tree in the coming days.
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Boy, 9, critically hurt after falling from third-floor apartment window in Rogers Park
The boy suffered trauma to the body and was taken to St. Francis Hospital in critical condition.
Man shot, killed by police in Elk Grove Village
Multiple officers were on the scene when the man walked out of a house with knife in hand, police said.
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Chicago migrant tent camp site in Brighton Park deemed safe after environmental review
Work began earlier this week on the tent structures at the site.
UChicago researchers say thousands of postcards for paid study went missing in mail
They told CBS 2's Jermont Terry that a previous story of ours tipped them off that thousands of their surveys may have been lost.
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Chicago woman says towing company demanded over $10,000 to get her car back
Elaine Kelly said when she finally got it back, her car appeared more damaged - with the inside was ransacked and some of her personal property missing.
Man called to report SUV on train tracks in Michigan, but Amtrak train hit it anyway
Amtrak said they were never notified of the SUV on the tracks before the crash last week, was despite a warning call a full 41 minutes earlier.
Could 'design flaw' blamed for Yellow Line accident be a broader problem on the CTA?
The National Transportation Safety Board said the Chicago Transit Authority was operating on out-of-date information with regard to stopping lengths.
After 38 are injured when CTA train hits snowplow, questions about what went wrong
National Transportation Safety Board investigators will be digging into the train crash - piece by piece.
Parents furious after girls are subjected to racist taunts at Minooka Community High
Minooka Community High School has faced allegations of tolerating racism in the classroom before.
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Prosecutors detail plan for former Ald. Burke to be paid by developer
With thousands of undercover recordings at their disposal, federal prosecutors spent the week laying out how Burke wanted to be paid for helping the developers of the Old Post Office.
Sandra Day O'Connor, first woman on the Supreme Court, dies at 93
Sandra Day O'Connor was appointed to the U.S. Supreme Court by President Ronald Reagan in 1981, and she retired in 2006.
George Santos expelled from Congress in historic House vote
Rep. George Santos is just the sixth House member in U.S. history to be expelled and the first in more than 20 years.
Emotions run high as Evanston commission weighs resolution for Israel-Hamas cease-fire
People lined up to let city leaders know where they stand on the emotional issue.
As Chicago winters become warmer with less snow, overnight parking rules persist
Since 1980, Chicago's overnight ban prevents motorists from parking on roughly 100 miles of city streets, and about 95% of the time there was no plowable snow.
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St. Charles residents flee senior community after 300% increase in costs
Over the last several weeks, the Saint Charles senior living community has become a bit of a ghost town.
Rivers Casino Des Plaines warns of data breach affecting customer, staffer information
Casino officials said on Thursday, Nov. 2, they determined hackers got into their system and stole personal information about Rivers Casino staffers, customers, and online sports book customers.
Illinois congressman steps in after feds fail to reimburse COVID-19 testing labs
We previously told you about small business owner Janine Morabito's struggle after getting stiffed by Uncle Sam. There are several others in the same boat.
Consumer watchdog lists '10 Worst Toys' for 2023, highlights child safety concerns
W.A.T.C.H. – World Against Toys Causing Harm – issued a list Wednesday of toys they said are hazardous and should not be in children's hands.
Whereabouts of Chicago area woman's 2019 tax return is a mystery for more than three years
CBS 2's Lauren Victory unraveled what went wrong.
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UChicago study finds fatty acid found in some red meat can help fight cancer
Before you grab your steak knife, the scientists emphasize that the point of the study is not to advise people to eat more red meat.
Northwestern student says he was hit by norovirus outbreak, and it sent him to ER
The City of Evanston has linked the outbreak to the Big Wig Tacos & Burritos at 950 Church St. in downtown Evanston, which had a $1 burrito night for Northwestern students this past weekend.
Norovirus outbreak linked to $1 burrito special for Northwestern University students
Investigators have learned that people reported stomach cramps, vomiting, and diarrhea after eating at Big Wig Tacos & Burritos.
Peaches, plums, nectarines recalled due to deadly listeria outbreak
CDC investigating fruit from HMC Farms after one person died and 10 are hospitalized following a listeria outbreak.
Another eye drop recall pulls 28 products from store shelves
Kilitch Healthcare India is recalling the products more than three weeks after the FDA warned against their use.
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Who is moving into those vacant Bed, Bath & Beyond stores?
Who will be moving into closed Bed, Bath & Beyond stores nationwide and in the Chicago area? Court documents provide some clues.
South Shore yoga studio strives for inclusive, calm vibe
It's Small Business Saturday 2023, a big day to highlight the success of entrepreneurs who started small and are working hard to make it big.
Shoppers turn out in Ravenswood for Small Business Saturday
Three of the trolleys were running on Small Business Saturday, making eight stops in Ravenswood so people could visit their favorite shops.
Chicago's Berlin nightclub closes doors; union says club made "wrong decision"
Berlin announced that "the party" ended at 5 a.m. Sunday, Nov. 19.
Chicago's Big Shoulders Coffee tops list of best independent coffee shops
"With multiple locations in the Chicago area, Big Shoulders Coffee is a must-stop for no-nonsense artisan beans, roasted to perfection," USA Today wrote.
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Buie stars as Northwestern tops Edey and Purdue for 2nd straight season
Ty Berry also scored seven points in OT and finished with 21, and Ryan Langborg added 20 points.
Bulls guard LaVine sidelined for one week with right foot soreness
The foot may be part of the reason that, according to ESPN, there isn't much of a trade market for LaVine in the league.
Bears among teams discussing Michigan's Harbaugh as potential hire
Will Harbaugh finally make the leap back to the pros?
Vucevic and White lead the way as Bulls beat Bucks in OT
The Bulls trailed 110-109 in overtime when Vucevic cut for a dunk with 2:28 remaining, sparking an eight-point run.
Illinois State knocks off UIC
The Flames (5-3) were led in scoring by Filip Skobalj, who finished with 17 points.
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Rolling Stones announce second concert in Chicago in June 2024
Tickets for the tour go on sale on Dec. 1. For those who signed up, the presale for tickets went live on Wednesday.
American Blues Theater opens permanent home on Lincoln Avenue in Chicago
The new venue features two theater spaces – a 137-seat proscenium and a 40-seat rehearsal studio.
Daryl Hall gets restraining order against John Oates
The pair made up the pop rock duo Hall & Oates, and put out 18 studio albums together.
"Blue Bloods" wrapping up in 2024 after its 14th season
A long-time anchor to the Network's successful Friday night lineup, "Blue Bloods" is Friday's #1 primetime program and the #3 broadcast drama on television.
The Rolling Stones tour coming to Chicago's Soldier Field in June
The Solider Field show is scheduled for June 27, 2024.
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9-year-old boy critically hurt after falling from third-floor apartment window in Rogers Park
Officers responded to the apartment just after 2 a.m., in the 1500 block of West Jonquil Terrace, where the boy fell from the window of a third-floor unit, police said.
Migrant tent camp moving forward in Chicago's Brighton Park neighborhood
The city late Friday released an environmental review for the site.
Chicago First Alert Weather: Cloudy Saturday
CBS 2 Meteorologist Robb Ellis has your 10 p.m. First Alert Weather forecast for Friday, Dec. 1, 2023.
Misunderstanding over one word kept woman from her childcare money
A Hyde Park mother got caught up with the likes of international criminals because of a Zelle transfer – in a big misunderstanding over just one word that has lasted three years. CBS 2’s Lauren Victory reports.
Chicago tree lighting honors victims of violence
On Friday night, grieving family members gathered to light the tree – encouraging everyone across the city to remember their lost loved ones.
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SWAT team responds to West Rogers Park home in connection with bank robbery
A massive police presence was at the scene Friday night.
Prosecutors detail plan for former Ald. Burke to be paid by developer
With thousands of undercover recordings at their disposal, federal prosecutors spent the week laying out how Burke wanted to be paid for helping the developers of the Old Post Office.
Nearly a dozen patrons at Chipp Inn robbed at gunpoint in Noble Square
It wasn't the first time the Chipp Inn in Noble Square has been hit by robbers in recent months.
Derek Chauvin was stabbed 22 times in federal prison attack, charges say
The U.S. Attorney's Office identified the alleged perpetrator as 52-year-old John Turscak. He now faces charges of attempted murder, assault with intent to commit murder, assault with a dangerous weapon, and assault resulting in serious bodily injury.
Retired Chicago firefighter gets 2 months in prison for Jan. 6 charges
Joseph Pavlik pleaded guilty to two charges related to the riot at the U.S. Capitol.
