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What a difference a week makes.
After of a summer of concerts and soccer, it's back to football. CBS 2's Roseanne Tellez reports.
A couple hundred cyclists hit the road this morning and plan to ride 360-miles from Chicago to Detroit. This is no ordinary bike ride, reports WBBM's Mike Krauser.
The only bags being allowed into Soldier Field--or any NFL stadium for that matter--are clear plastic, vinyl or PVC. Even then they must be under 12 by 6 by 12 inches in size.
With an estimated net worth of $1.25 billion, the Bears rank eight on the 2013 list of NFL team values, according to Forbes.com.
Football season is upon us, but Soldier Field was hosting athletes of a different kind today. Hundreds of wounded veterans from across the country are competing in The Valor Games Midwest.
Hundreds of people were gathering Friday for the start of the final Susan G. Komen 3-Day breast cancer walk in the Chicago area.
The biggest concert of the summer is almost here! Taylor Swift's Red Tour is coming to Chicago's Soldier Field on August 10th along with Ed Sheeran, Casey James and Austin Mahone.
Chicago Police say they're looking into a growing number of reports of bogus tickets for big name concerts sold online. CBS 2's Chris Martinez spoke with a suburban family of Taylor Swift fans who say they were victims.
If you ever doubted the chemistry between Justin Timberlake and Jay Z, the nonstop performance last night at Solider Field proved that they are a perfect entertainment match. Two of the biggest stars in pop and hip-hop performed about 35 songs back-to-back, and it was just the right balance of both genres of music.
Memorial Day parades and ceremonies in Chicago are a chance to thank veterans and active service members.
Outdoor NHL hockey will return to Chicago when the Blackhawks host the Pittsburgh Penguins on March 1, 2014 at Solider Field.
The Blackhawks will play the Pittsburgh Penguins in an outdoor hockey game at Soldier Field on March 1, 2014, according to a report by ESPN.
There is a team of hockey players who know all about battles and wars, and these days they're playing the game they love to raise awareness of other American heroes like them. CBS 2's Rob Johnson reports.
The Oakland Raiders are tarping off about 10,000 seats at the Coliseum to reduce capacity to approximately 53,250 next season.
When it comes to tailgating in Chicago, many people think about food and fun with fellow Bears fans. However, an item that can sometimes be overlooked is the bathrooms. It's important to know what the different options are for bathrooms, whether you're a family tailgating with young kids or just want some added comfort when out on game day.
Just like any metropolitan city, it can be difficult to navigate Chicago streets to get to Soldier Field. Even local residents can find it difficult to nail down the routes to take to a Bears home game. However, knowing some simple public transportation and regulations for local travelers can help make the process easier.
Let loose and sing your heart out for a couple of hours at one of the best concerts coming to Chicago in 2013.
Northern Illinois will play Nebraska at Soldier Field in 2016 and will travel to Memorial Stadium in Lincoln, Neb. for games in 2017 and 2019.
Attendance certainly didn't improve markedly this past weekend. Rather, it sunk startlingly.
Last week, I canvassed a swath of Illini Nation via Twitter and Facebook, asking for suggestions about how the state's flagship school could better connect with fans – both existing and prospective ones – in the city.
Chicago is known for adverse weather conditions, whether it be fierce winds or brutal snowfall. It's important to be prepared for harsh weather conditions for any tailgating excursion at Soldier Field to fully enjoy the experience and remain comfortable until kickoff.
After harshly criticizing the Soldier Field playing surface after Sunday night's soggy game against the Texans, Bears kicker Robbie Gould released a statement Wednesday apologizing.
The middle 40 yards of the field in between the hash marks will get new sod after it sustained too much damage during Sunday night's game between the Bears and Texans.
On Sunday night, as the rain poured down at Soldier Field, the Bears and the Texans slipped and slogged their way to a 13-6 final score as ugly as an offensive lineman's backside.
The food deserts on Chicago's South and West sides could spread even wider if seven Save A Lot grocery stores close.
The Chicago White Sox on Wednesday were set to honor Black baseball pioneers with the Double Duty Classic at Rate Field.
Iowa announced a fall exhibition game against Kansas at the Field of Dreams ballpark, where major and minor league games have been played since 2021.
Nolan Wells, 18, was found dead just off Horn Island in Mississippi after enjoying a day out with friends on July 4.
The state Democratic Party is asking Wisconsin's elections commission to allow voters who already returned absentee ballots to cast new ones, after Lt. Gov. Sara Rodriguez dropped out of the governor's race and Milwaukee County Executive David Crowley rejoined it.
The state Democratic Party is asking Wisconsin's elections commission to allow voters who already returned absentee ballots to cast new ones, after Lt. Gov. Sara Rodriguez dropped out of the governor's race and Milwaukee County Executive David Crowley rejoined it.
Speaking live on CBS News Chicago's morning news on Wednesday, Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson touted an improving economy and falling crime in the city and credited his administration with the success.
Republican candidate for Illinois governor Darren Bailey is calling for greater transparency over nongovernmental organizations that receive at least $10,000 in state grants by making them subject to public records and open meetings requests.
Two independent Latino candidates seeking to run for retiring U.S. Rep. Jesus "Chuy" Garcia's seat in Congress won't appear on the ballot in November.
New search data shows "fascism" drew roughly 264,700 monthly searches nationally in 2026, but in Illinois the most-searched word definition was "bias."
Chicago remained the most bed bug-treated city in the country, according to Orkin's latest annual rankings covering a full year of residential and commercial treatment data.
Illinois Attorney General Kwame Raoul this week warned residents cleaning up from last month's storms to be on the lookout for scams.
Illinois Gov. JB Pritzker on Thursday signed several new consumer protections into law, including a ban on junk fees.
CBS News Chicago has learned that Illinois home insurance premiums are not only higher than the nation's average, but going up faster too.
As an alternative to legalizing video gambling terminals citywide, Bally's offered to open slot machine lounges at O'Hare and Midway, saying the move would replace the $6.8 million the city budgeted from VGTs.
A new Northwestern Medicine study on long COVID shows women show more neurological symptoms than men.
A lettuce supplier to fast-food giant Taco Bell has been linked to a nationwide cyclosporiasis outbreak that has sickened thousands of people, the CDC said.
Chicago just barely made the top 20 in the American College of Sports Medicine's 2026 ranking of the country's fittest cities.
In a major turnaround in the opioid crisis, overdose deaths are falling across Chicago and Cook County.
The north Chicago suburb of Glenview became the latest Illinois municipality this week to confirm mosquitoes testing positive for the West Nile virus this year.
The food deserts on Chicago's South and West sides could spread even wider if seven Save A Lot grocery stores close.
Illinois American Water and Aqua Illinois are both seeking rate increases that would raise monthly bills by as much as $28, while their parent companies seek regulatory approval to merge — a deal a consumer watchdog says would give one company control of nearly all regulated water customers in the state.
The Federal Trade Commission and attorneys general from several states secured a right-to-repair settlement Wednesday with agriculture equipment giant Deere & Co. — commonly known as John Deere — that requires the company to let farmers and independent shops fix their own equipment.
Chicago Soul Café opened Monday at 6248 S. St. Lawrence Ave.
The Chicago Bears this weekend said they are assessing land at Wolf Lake Terminals in Hammond, Indiana, for a possible new stadium.
Iowa announced a fall exhibition game against Kansas at the Field of Dreams ballpark, where major and minor league games have been played since 2021.
Christopher Nolan's "The Odyssey" is the first film shot entirely on 70mm IMAX cameras, and Cinemark Seven Bridges in Woodridge is 1 of roughly 30 theaters nationwide equipped to show it that way.
Brenda Fricker won an Academy Award for 1989's "My Left Foot," played the Pigeon Lady in "Home Alone 2" and appeared in "A Time to Kill" and "So I Married an Axe Murderer."
The actor's agent said he was providing more information following news reports "which contain inaccuracies and outright falsehoods."
New Zealand actor Sam Neill, known for "Jurassic Park" and "The Piano," died Monday at 78, his family says.
Ghanafest is returning to Washington Park after a one-year hiatus. Here’s what you need to know.
The 30-year agreement would involve American companies providing technology and expertise for Saudi Arabia’s nuclear program. It is intended for civilian nuclear power.
A preliminary hearing was held in the murder trial of singer D4vd.
NSYNC's Joey Fatone joins CBS News Chicago to discuss his role in "& Juliet."
An independent autopsy on Nolan Wells' returned an undetermined cause of death, his attorneys and family announced in Chicago Wednesday morning.
Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson touted an improving economy and falling crime in the city and credited his administration with the success.
Nolan Wells, 18, was found dead just off Horn Island in Mississippi after enjoying a day out with friends on July 4.
A man was charged with attempted murder after a woman and a Chicago police SWAT officer were shot in Chicago's Albany Park neighborhood on Monday.
The food deserts on Chicago's South and West sides could spread even wider if seven Save A Lot grocery stores close.
The Chicago White Sox on Wednesday were set to honor Black baseball pioneers with the Double Duty Classic at Rate Field.
Record heat and major air quality issues created by wildfire smoke were key topics as some of the top climate leaders from around the world gathered in Chicago this week for the Aspen Institute's annual climate summit.
Police say a man and a woman were last seen speaking with the victim before the shooting.
Neighbors in the Avalon Park neighborhood said their community has been plagued by squatters, weeds, rats, and water leaks – all thanks to an abandoned home that's been sitting vacant for years.
Chicago has been feeling the heat this week, with highs in the 90s the past five days, but officials are making moves to cool off some of the hottest parts of the city, specifically Chicago Park District fieldhouses where many turn to keep cool.
Gene Rush survived throat cancer, but he didn't survive a trip to the Porter County Jail over 4th of July weekend. His family said jail staff failed to provide lifesaving medical care.
The Chicago White Sox on Wednesday were set to honor Black baseball pioneers with the Double Duty Classic at Rate Field.
Iowa announced a fall exhibition game against Kansas at the Field of Dreams ballpark, where major and minor league games have been played since 2021.
A night after losing the series opener 10-3, the Rangers (51-50) finished with a season-high 18 hits and avoided falling below .500 for the first time since June 27.
Chicago collected 11 hits while improving to 23-10 in its last 33 games, bouncing back nicely after losing 8-6 in 10 innings in the series opener on Monday night.
Head coach David Braun is excited about what an intimate environment can do for his team.
A bar on Lincoln Avenue in Chicago's Lincoln Park community was shut down by Chicago police Tuesday morning, days after a fight broke out at a party in the bar and led to a fatal shooting.
A man was shot and wounded early Tuesday in the Wentworth Gardens public housing development just south of Rate Field.
Charges were pending Tuesday morning for a man accused of shooting a woman and a Chicago police SWAT officer in Chicago's Albany Park community the day before.
A man stabbed two tourists near the ancient Acropolis in Athens, Greece's top tourist attraction, police said.
A man was shot and killed in a fight in Chicago's Lincoln Park neighborhood Sunday night.
