Cubs fall 6-2 to Phillies, who win NL East for first time since 2011
Chicago Cubs reliever Caleb Kilian (0-1) took the loss in a bullpen game.
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Chicago Cubs reliever Caleb Kilian (0-1) took the loss in a bullpen game.
Eric Wagaman scored with one out in the 13th inning when Jordyn Adams' grounder deflected off the glove of third baseman Miguel Vargas, and the Los Angeles Angels dealt the Chicago White Sox their 117th loss, rallying for a 4-3 victory on Wednesday.
Tyler Soderstrom homered and was 2 for 4 and Zack Gelof hit a double to take the lead in the eighth as the Athletics beat the Cubs.
Cooper Kmet picked up football and he's turning heads as a dual-threat quarterback.
Andrew Benintendi homered twice for the third time this season and drove in four runs, and the Chicago White Sox beat the Los Angeles Angels 8-4 for their first three-game winning streak in nearly three months.
Caleb Williams faced constant pressure behind a shaky offensive line.
Napheesa Collier scored 20 points, and the Minnesota Lynx beat the Chicago Sky 83-66 for their fifth straight victory.
No. 1 draft pick Caleb Williams could be missing two key wide receivers when the Chicago Bears visit the Houston Texans.
Lane Thomas had four RBIs and the Cleveland Guardians held on behind their bullpen to beat the Chicago White Sox 6-4 for a three-game series sweep.
Chicago Bears receiver Rome Odunze was having an MRI on Monday for a knee injury he suffered in his NFL debut on Sunday.
Ceddanne Rafaela hit a tiebreaking two-run homer in the seventh inning, and the Red Sox handed the White Sox their 110th loss of the season 3-1.
Luis Gil pitched six sparkling innings in his return from a back injury, leading the New York Yankees to a 3-0 victory over the Chicago Cubs.
Jonathan Cannon pitched into the sixth inning and the Chicago White Sox homered three times, snapping their 12-game losing streak with an 8-1 victory over the Baltimore Orioles.
New Northwestern athletic director Mark Jackson says he had never visited the school before he was hired last week.
Walt Disney Co. pulled ESPN, its Disney network and ABC stations from DirecTV's service, a move that came on a busy sports night.
Bryan Reynolds and Andrew McCutchen homered during Pittsburgh's four-run eighth inning, and the Pirates cooled off the Chicago Cubs with a 5-3 victory.
Gunnar Henderson tied a franchise record for shortstops with his 34th home run, and the Baltimore Orioles extended Chicago's losing streak to 11 with a 13-3 rout of the White Sox.
An extreme swimmer said he again will try to cross Lake Michigan, from Michigan to Wisconsin. He crossed Lake Michigan in 1998, but three attempts to do it again since 2023 have been unsuccessful.
Cody Bellinger homered to cap a seven-run second inning, and the Chicago Cubs held on to defeat the Washington Nationals 7-6 in the opener of a three-game series.
Christian Bethancourt drove in seven runs, including a go-ahead two-run single in the ninth, as the Cubs rallied past the Pirates 14-10.
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.
Miguel Amaya hit his first career grand slam and drove in a personal-best five runs, and the Chicago Cubs pounded the Detroit Tigers 10-2.
The win was Houston's 10th in 11 games and it moved the AL West leaders to a season-best 11 games over .500 at 67-56.
Lawyers for the student-athletes argue forcing someone like Parker Tirrell to play on the boy's team violates their rights under the Constitution and Title IX.
Lawyers for the student-athletes argue forcing someone like Parker Tirrell to play on the boy's team violates their rights under the Constitution and Title IX.
This comes as one North Side alderman is calling for people not use public transit at night until CTA can prove it's safe.
Johnson made it clear that he didn't like the Packers in a locker room video following their Wild Card win.
A local developer envisions replacing the historic building with a five-story condo building with 39 units. That comes down to a vote on Monday night by village trustees.
Bears fans are already making plans for where to watch the playoff game against the Rams, who to watch it with, and what they'll be wearing for the big game.
The group of journalists who won a preliminary injunction over federal agents' use of force have filed to have the same judge hear the state's new lawsuit against the Trump administration.
The group of journalists who won a preliminary injunction over federal agents' use of force have filed to have the same judge hear the state's new lawsuit against the Trump administration.
Does the Chicago Bears' dramatic improvement this season, culminating in their first playoff run in five years, change the discussion about where they will build a new stadium?
The state of Illinois and city of Chicago are suing the Trump administration and Department of Homeland Security for unlawful use of force and dangerous tactics in immigration raids.
The subpoenas threatened a criminal indictment related to Jerome Powell's testimony before the Senate Banking Committee in June 2025, according to the Fed chair.
This weekend, CBS News Chicago's Jermont Terry hosted a forum with Democratic candidates hoping to fill the seat of retiring U.S. Sen. Dick Durbin (D-Illinois).
Police in the west Chicago suburb of Geneva are warning of a scam involving spoofed phone numbers.
Protesters on Tuesday were cranking up the heat on Peoples Gas over a recently proposed rate hike that would add an additional $10 to $11 a month to utility bills.
A lawsuit filed late last month took Chicago-based McDonald's to task over the McRib sandwich, calling its name a form of false advertising.
As this holiday season nears its end, Illinois Treasurer Alexi Giannoulias issued a warning Tuesday about text scams.
A new report shines a light on electricity shortages that Illinois could face in less than 10 years.
January is Radon Action Month, and the Cook County Department of Public Health is urging residents to test their homes for radon.
Severe flu season is sending many people to hospital emergency rooms across the country, including in the Chicago area.
Unionized health care workers this week took aim at Northwestern Medicine, saying the health care system needs to hire more people before expanding the emergency room at Northwestern Memorial Hospital.
The Illinois Department of Public Health announced Tuesday that its recommendations for childhood vaccines will not be affected by a change in federal guidelines.
The first pediatric flu death for this year's flu season has been reported, Illinois health officials said, as flu cases across the state continue to rise.
The Piggery, a popular barbecue restaurant and bar in the northwest corner of Chicago's Lakeview neighborhood, announced Thursday that it is going out of business.
The Lincolnwood Town Center mall in the north Chicago suburb of Lincolnwood has been sold to a developer, the village announced Wednesday.
They do say imitation is the sincerest form of flattery, but a longtime Chicago fried chicken institution said imitation went too far after a new business opened with a very similar name.
A lawsuit filed late last month took Chicago-based McDonald's to task over the McRib sandwich, calling its name a form of false advertising.
American Airlines announced Monday that it is adding 100 more departures from Chicago early next year as it continues its expansion at O'Hare International Airport.
Here is everything you need to know about how to watch and stream the 2026 Golden Globes.
Bob Weir wrote or co-wrote and sang lead vocals on Grateful Dead classics including "Sugar Magnolia," "One More Saturday Night" and "Mexicali Blues."
Chicago Theatre Week brings value-priced tickets for shows from Feb. 5 until Feb. 15 at Chicago's stage venues. Tickets can sell for $30, $15, or even less.
Isiah Whitlock Jr. is perhaps best known for his role as state Sen. R. Clayton "Clay" Davis on HBO's "The Wire."
It marks the second lawsuit in recent months accusing the filmmaker and studio mogul of leveraging his power in Hollywood to make sexual advances.
The Violence Interrupters have been patrolling since late December on the Red Line, usually during the day.
As the Bears begin prepping for the Rams, Ben Johnson's postgame handshake with Matt Lafleur and profanity-laced comments about the Packers in the locker room postgame are still the hot topic at Halas Hall.
The idea for the five-story multi-unit building to take the place of the Jackson Square Antique Mall is getting mixed reactions from renters inside.
Get Covered Illinois announced on Monday it is pushing back the deadline to Jan. 31 for coverage starting February first. The previous deadline was Jan. 15.
Sources inside Iran said that some people were able to connect to Starlink for just a few minutes to send quick messages before things went dark again.
The body of a Chicago Public Schools teacher who has been missing for more than a week has been found, her family confirmed.
Does the Chicago Bears' dramatic improvement this season, culminating in their first playoff run in five years, change the discussion about where they will build a new stadium?
The state of Illinois and city of Chicago are suing the Trump administration and DHS for unlawful use of force and dangerous tactics in immigration raids.
This comes as one North Side alderman is calling for people not use public transit at night until CTA can prove it's safe.
A local developer envisions replacing the historic building with a five-story condo building with 39 units. That comes down to a vote on Monday night by village trustees.
Fire department officials in Chicago's western suburbs said drone technology has been helping keep firefighters safe and make a major impact on public safety.
With the stores becoming a common target for thieves, some of the stores in the Chicago area are taking new steps to fight back.
As thousands of people are expected downtown for New Year's Eve celebrations, Mayor Johnson, the Chicago police, and the Office of Emergency Management and Communications are trying to get out ahead of any safety concerns.
Cameras not working, video evidence missed by police and a psychic that leads a hit and run victim's son to a clue that changes the case
Some Chicago area hospitals are at risk of significant flooding both in and around the buildings, according to new KFF Health News/Fathom models.
Johnson made it clear that he didn't like the Packers in a locker room video following their Wild Card win.
The Chicago Cubs on Monday announced the schedule for the 2026 Cubs Convention, set for this coming weekend at the Sheraton Grand Chicago along the Chicago River.
Sunday of this week was the anniversary of the appearance of "The Super Bowl Shuffle" on the Billboard music charts.
The NBA has rescheduled a game between the Chicago Bulls and Miami Heat due to a slippery court issue.
The Chicago Bears will face the L.A. Rams at Soldier Field for the NFC Divisional round playoffs game at Soldier Field next weekend.
The state of Illinois and city of Chicago are suing the Trump administration and Department of Homeland Security for unlawful use of force and dangerous tactics in immigration raids.
A man and a 6-year-old boy were stabbed in Chicago's Lincoln Park neighborhood Sunday night.
A woman who works at Rush University Medical Center was critically wounded in a drive-by shooting early Monday morning in the middle of the hospital's campus on the Near West Side.
A man was due in court Monday in a shooting that left one man dead and another wounded on a CTA 'L' train in downtown Chicago last month.
Burglars targeted two businesses on Clark Street in Chicago's Lincoln Park neighborhood overnight Sunday into Monday.
