Winning First Day For Illinois Athletes At London Olympics
Three athletes with ties to the Chicago-area qualified for the medal rounds of their respective sports on Saturday at the 2012 Olympics in London.
Three athletes with ties to the Chicago-area qualified for the medal rounds of their respective sports on Saturday at the 2012 Olympics in London.
The U.S. Olympic athletes are made in America, but their uniforms are made in China. The revelation sparked controversy Thursday that brought angry reaction from the highest levels of government in the U.S.
Chris Bosh is still hurting, and his Olympic plans are being pushed aside so he can heal.
I never thought I would say this, but maybe Mr. Wade and Mr. Allen should listen to LeBron James to see what it means to be a member of Team USA.
The United States beat Italy for the first time in 11 games over 78 years, a 1-0 victory in an exhibition Wednesday night on Clint Dempsey's goal in the 55th minute.
Derrick Rose's 2010 season is going better than anyone realistically expected. Well maybe anyone but Rose himself who, on media day, wondered why he couldn't win the MVP award this season.
As expected, the Chicago Blackhawks have recalled defenseman Nick Leddy from the Rockford IceHogs.
In last year's Olympic games, the Chicago Blackhawks were on full display. While the next Olympics aren't for some time, the team will remain well represented in International play.
The Eagles and the Bears aren't the only big football game in town this weekend. The U.S. Women's soccer team is taking on Italy Saturday at Toyota Park with a spot in next year's World Cup at stake.
No one was in custody Friday night. Wentworth Area detectives were investigating.
The founder wants to create more green space in Chicago for her tiny, winged friends. CBS 2 was invited to be a fly on the wall at a very unusual museum.
All three victims were taken to Stroger Hospital of Cook County in good condition.
Taeyoung Kim of Northbrook was charged in the crash that killed 17-year-old Marko Niketic.
Paul Skenes struck out 11 in six no-hit innings in his second major league start, and the Pittsburgh Pirates beat the Chicago Cubs 9-3.
Under a proposed new policy, Cook County prosecutors would not file drug, gun, and theft charges in cases that begin with minor traffic stops such as broken tail lights or having an expired vehicle registration.
The man convicted of attempting to kidnap then-House Speaker Nancy Pelosi and attacking her husband with a hammer was sentenced to 30 years in prison Friday morning.
Wisconsin election officials have voted to provide more details to voters than normal to avoid confusion about a ballot that will have both a special and regular election for a vacant congressional seat.
North Carolina Republicans are pushing forward with their plan to repeal a pandemic-era law, citing crime and recent campus protests.
A coalition of pro-Palestinian activists groups said they will march with or without permits during the Democratic National Convention in Chicago.
A string of recalls connected to Wisconsin-based supplier Schreiber Foods has now extended to Aldi stores after similar recalls at Hy-Vee and other grocery chains.
With more and more such companies popping up, and salespeople showing up on doorsteps, who is making sure they're legitimate?
It also happens that the contractor was on a list specifically provided by the state.
Alderpeople are looking to try to stop rogue towers from making thousands off drivers who thought they were signing their car away to someone they could trust.
Employees at dozens of now-closed Foxtrot Market and Dom's Kitchen stores, now jobless, wonder what comes next for them as their paychecks will soon end.
North Carolina Republicans are pushing forward with their plan to repeal a pandemic-era law, citing crime and recent campus protests.
Thursday was Mental Health Action Day and CBS is partnering with MTV to provide grants to local nonprofits that give people the tools to improve their mental health.
So far, there have been eight cases of invasive meningococcal disease in Chicago in 2024 to date.
Researchers hope their findings will inspire action to make hearing aid devices more affordable since they can cost over $1,000 per ear.
First known HIV cases from a nonsterile injection for cosmetic reasons highlights the risk of unlicensed providers.
Consumers may pay more, or less, for the same items by stocking up just a few miles away.
Earlier this spring, the grocery store Foxtrot Market ordered 600 baseball caps from local apparel and gift shop Alice & Wonder – only to go out of business abruptly soon afterward.
Kadeya has developed a vending machine that dispenses a drink—and then takes a bottle back, cleans it, and can dispense a new one.
Biden campaigned in the spot where Trump, to much fanfare, lauded a plan by Taiwan-based electronics giant Foxconn plan to build a $10 billion manufacturing facility that was supposed to eventually employ 10,000 people. Except it was never completed.
The Illinois Worker Adjustment and Retraining Notification (WARN) Act requires employers to notify workers of mass layoffs 60 days in advance.
Jim Parsons and Mayim Bialik are reprising their roles from "Big Bang Theory" in part one of the "Young Sheldon" series finale.
Steve Buscemi was allegedly punched in the face in Manhattan's Kips Bay neighborhood last week.
This will be the first baby for Hailey and Justin Beiber, who announced their pregnancy after more than five years of marriage.
Brian Fox, a fellow producer and engineer at Albini's Electrical Audio studio in Chicago, confirmed Albini passed away Tuesday night from a heart attack.
For the past three months, a cast of 10 Asian American/Pacific Islander comedians has been working on the new program, "Youth in Asia (Are You Proud of Me Yet?)"
Organizers continue their calls for the university to end partnerships with Israeli corporations and politicians. CBS 2's Charlie De Mar reports.
Taeyoung Kim of Northbrook was charged with reckless homicide, and drunken driving in the crash that killed 17-year-old Marko Niketic.
Laura Waegner is retiring form Holy Angels School in Aurora, where she has taught for 54 years. She talked with CBS 2’s Jim Williams and Marie Saavedra on Friday.
CBS 2 Meteorologist David Yeomans has a check on the rainy weather on the way for the Chicago area.
People in north suburban Wilmette have some strong feelings about a new fence that recently appeared outside the South Beach at Gillson Park. CBS 2's Noel Brennan has the story.
The protesters have occupied the University of Chicago Institute of Politics, 5707 S. University Ave. Chicago Police have been spotted at the scene.
Taeyoung Kim of Northbrook was charged in the crash that killed 17-year-old Marko Niketic.
The men are accused of staging armed robberies at gas stations, liquor stores, Subway restaurants, Dunkin Donuts stores, and other businesses, and then asking police to certify them as crime victims to get immigration visas.
No one was in custody Friday night. Wentworth Area detectives were investigating.
The founder wants to create more green space in Chicago for her tiny, winged friends. CBS 2 was invited to be a fly on the wall at a very unusual museum.
Chicago does not resell their guns, but some suburban police departments do to reduce costs.
Why are more than 27,000 people in Cook County still holding on to their weapons when they shouldn't?
Nina Sanders was brought on to build relationships between the team and the Native American community. But instead, she said she was pushed out.
Eligible homeowners and business owners would be able to have their water bills lowered if they can prove their higher bill is the result of leak in the underground service line.
Expert panel discussion centers the focus on the disparity that 1 in 3 victims of crime in Chicago is a Black woman
Paul Skenes struck out 11 in six no-hit innings in his second major league start, and the Pittsburgh Pirates beat the Chicago Cubs 9-3.
The right fielder is the Division III leader in hits and garnered attention for his way of supporting new Chicago Cubs pitcher Shota Imanaga.
Footage showed top-ranked golfer Scottie Scheffler handcuffed and walking toward a police car in the morning darkness. He later teed off at the PGA Championship.
The slumping Ian Happ hit a solo homer for the Cubs in the second after being held out of the previous two games.
Izzy Scane added to her mark as the women's lacrosse scoring leader with four goals.
No one was in custody Friday night. Wentworth Area detectives were investigating.
All three victims were taken to Stroger Hospital of Cook County in good condition.
Taeyoung Kim of Northbrook was charged in the crash that killed 17-year-old Marko Niketic.
The teacher from Bloom Trail High School in Steger began abusing the student in 2000, according to a lawsuit.
Ald. Brian Hopkins (2nd) said there will be a strong police bike patrol presence this weekend to make the beach safer.