'Smile To My Face': White Sox Ready For The Playoffs On Thursday
Tony La Russa leading the Sox into the playoffs for the first time in more than 30 years. He said the fun of it is in the sense of urgency.
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Dream White Sox 'Contract' Now The Real Thing For Popular Team Translator
"You are the GM of the Latinos (they say). I'm not. I'm just here to help the guys."
White Sox Pitcher Mike Wright Suspended For Three Games, Manager Tony La Russa For One, After MLB Concludes Wright Threw At Angels' Shohei Ohtani
Chicago White Sox pitcher Mike Wright was suspended for three games and manager Tony La Russa for one on Saturday by Major League Baseball, which concluded Wright intentionally threw at the Los Angeles Angels' Shohei Ohtani.
Some Decisions Ahead For Tony La Russa As White Sox Now Have Two Strong Closers In Craig Kimbrel, Liam Hendriks
One of the many Cubs deals Friday brought all-star closer Craig Kimbrel to the South Side, setting up either Kimbrel or Liam Hendriks to be maybe the best set-up man in baseball.
Eloy Jimenez Expected To Return To White Sox Monday For First Time In Season
The White Sox will be getting a big boost on Monday, as Eloy Jimenez is expected to make his season debut.
Lance Lynn Agrees To 2-Year Contract Extension With White Sox
Lance Lynn will be pitching for the White Sox for at least two more seasons.
Yasmani Grandal To Miss 4 To 6 Weeks With Torn Knee Tendon, But La Russa Says White Sox Will Battle On
Nearly half of the White Sox projected starting lineup will now have to miss significant time this season.
Adam Engel Goes On Injured List For White Sox With Strained Right Hamstring
Adam Engel is going to the injured list with a strained right hamstring for the second time this season.
MLB Goes Ahead With Crackdown On Use Of Foreign Substances By Pitchers; La Russa Says It Won't Be Issue For White Sox
The Major Leagues are cracking down on the use of foreign substances that pitchers use to grip the baseball.
Baseball Report: MLB Looking To Enforce Rules On Pitchers Using Foreign Substances
There have been complaints and murmurs throughout the season about pitchers' use of foreign substances to gain more spin on the ball. Now, the league is looking into cracking down.
La Russa Passes McGraw On Wins List As White Sox Beat Tigers
Tony La Russa moved past John McGraw into sole possession of second on baseball's career manager wins list, directing the Chicago White Sox to a victory over the Detroit Tigers on Sunday.
Family Feels Slighted After White Sox Drop Longtime Concession Worker Loretta Micele's Name From Lounge At Guaranteed Rate Field, Take Down Sign
At Guaranteed Rate Field, some White Sox fans and a family of a longtime employee have been left surprised by a move made inside the ballpark.
Three-Game Skid Over For White Sox As They Beat Cardinals, Tony La Russa's Old Team
White Sox manager Tony La Russa wound up a winner in his first game against the team that ensured his Hall of Fame induction as Chicago beat the St. Louis Cardinals Monday night behind Lance Lynn's arm and Andrew Vaughn's bat.
Tony La Russa Admits He Didn't Know He Extra-Innings Rule When He Had Pitcher Liam Hendriks Run Bases In 10th
The road continues to be a bumpy one for White Sox manager Tony La Russa.
White Sox' Lucas Giolito Said He Was Out Of Gas After Long Run In Tuesday Night Loss To Detroit; La Russa: 'I Take The Responsibility'
On Tuesday night, Lucas Giolito threw a season-high 114 pitches as a 2-1 White Sox lead against the Detroit Tigers in the seventh turned into a 5-2 loss.
Cubs, White Sox Enthusiastic About Return Of Fans To Stands
The Cubs and White Sox will be allowed to have roughly 8,000 fans at the ballpark to start the season next month.
Spring Training 2021: Jose Abreu Raring To Go, Luis Robert Called 'Six-Tool Player' For White Sox, Jason Heyward Calls Cubs Fans 'Best In Baseball'
Reigning American League MVP Jose Abreu is in MLB's COVID protocol, but he should be back with the White Sox by this weekend or early next week.
Spring Training 2021: Abreu Delayed Working Out With White Sox, While Most Of Cubs Full Squad In Place
Monday marked the first day of full-squad workouts for the Cubs and White Sox in Arizona.
Spring Training 2021: La Russa And White Sox Have High Hopes, Jake Arrieta Back With Cubs
It was report day or pitchers and catchers for Spring Training Wednesday at both Cubs and White Sox camp in Arizona.
La Russa Pleads Guilty To Lesser Charge To End DUI Case
La Russa's attorney said his client underwent alcohol counseling after his arrest. Authorities say La Russa blew out a tire and smashed into a curb, leaving the car smoking.
White Sox Manager Tony La Russa To Change Plea In Arizona Drunk Driving Case
Authorities say La Russa blew out a tire on the grey Lexus he was driving in a collision with a curb that left the vehicle smoking.
No Comment From White Sox After Revelations About DUI Charge Against Tony La Russa Day Before His Hiring
The White Sox are not talking a day after revelations that new manager Tony La Russa is facing a DUI charge in Arizona.
Report: DUI Charges Were Filed Against Tony La Russa In Arizona On Day Before He Was Announced As White Sox Manager
One day before the White Sox introduced Tony La Russa as their new manager, misdemeanor driving under the influence charges were filed against the Hall of Fame manager in Arizona.
Tony La Russa Named As Chicago White Sox Manager, Returning After 34 Years
"La Russa and Connie Mack are the only two managers to win World Series titles in three different decades and to win pennants in four decades. La Russa, who was named Manager of the Year in 1983, 1988, 1992 and 2002, is one of only four managers to receive the honor in each league."
Diamondbacks Hire Chip Hale As New Manager
Hale has served as the Athletics' bench coach for the past three seasons.
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Violence, chaos erupts throughout Chicago over Fourth of July weekend
Violence continues to be at the forefront over the holiday weekend.
Man accused of shooting Chicago Police officer 3 times in 'ambush' held on $2 million bond
He yelled "there go police right there," jumped in front of them, and fired multiple times, prosecutors said.
1 officer injured after crowd attack CPD squad cars in Portage Park
One officer had to be treated for minor injuries, police said.
Chicago July 4 Fireworks 2022: Where and when to watch shows around the area
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Mother begs for justice after no answers in shooting that killed her 5-month-old daughter
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7 dead, 27 wounded in weekend shootings across Chicago
At least eight people are dead, and 30 others are wounded following shootings across the city as of Sunday afternoon.
Activists call for more freedom for people who have completed their prison terms
"We know that people with criminal records tend to live a life as the second-class citizens, and we need to make sure that when people serve their time that they are able to reintegrate in society with their full rights."
Bulls reportedly sign veteran PG Goran Dragic to one-year deal
Dragic, 36, is clearly in the twilight of his career, but he still has a little bit left in the tank, as he showed with the Nets last season.
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Violence, chaos erupts throughout Chicago over Fourth of July weekend
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1 officer injured after crowd attack CPD squad cars in Portage Park
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Chicago July 4 Fireworks 2022: Where and when to watch shows around the area
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Mother begs for justice after no answers in shooting that killed her 5-month-old daughter
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Chicago's Arab American community launches campaign to end racial profiling
Following a story we broke Thursday night on CBS 2, Chicago's Arab American community is demanding police end the use of suspicious activity reporting after a groundbreaking study found the reports were being used as tool for racial profiling.
Unfounded suspicious activity reports target Arabs, Muslims in routine activities, report shows
The report confirms what many have suspected for decades: being suspicious has less to do with what a person is doing, and more to do with what they look like.
Five years after her brother's murder, one Chicago woman learns justice will never come
Chicago Police have low arrest rates, but higher rates for cleared or closed cases. We dig into what's behind those numbers.
Dixmoor Treasurer Anthony McCaskill arrested after fireworks complaint in Harvey
A fireworks show in south suburban Harvey didn't go as planned – it ended with the Dixmoor village treasurer getting thrown in jail.
Woman without one document for foreign citizenship application, broken forklift blamed
Cutting through bureaucratic red tape can be frustrating – but red tape is not the reason for one west suburban woman's frustration.
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Indiana transgender girl athlete raises voice against school sports ban
Transgender girls in Indiana are now banned from playing on girls' teams at schools in that state.
Chicago's Arab American community launches campaign to end racial profiling
Following a story we broke Thursday night on CBS 2, Chicago's Arab American community is demanding police end the use of suspicious activity reporting after a groundbreaking study found the reports were being used as tool for racial profiling.
Supreme Court limits EPA's authority to regulate greenhouse gas emissions
The ruling delivers a significant blow to the Biden administration's efforts to fight climate change.
Supreme Court says Biden can end "Remain in Mexico" rule for asylum-seekers
In a 5-4 opinion written by Chief Justice John Roberts, the high court rejected arguments by Republican-led states seeking to force officials to keep the policy.
Biden says he'd support eliminating filibuster to codify Roe
The president blasted the Supreme Court's decision as "outrageous" and "destabilizing."
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Flight delays and cancellations are expected to be a disaster this holiday weekend
Buckle up for a weekend of travel chaos – starting Thursday, mass delays and cancellations are expected just to get worse heading into the holiday weekend.
After losing rental income, Chicago man gets stuck with long wait from state assistance program
Rental income was part of a Chicago man's retirement plan, but that hit a snag when his renters lost their jobs during the pandemic.
Kroger, Walgreens recall pain medications over faulty child-proofing
There's nothing wrong with the medication, but the bottles don't meet standards for child resistance.
Woman loses $17,000 in gift card scam perpetrated by Microsoft security impostor
Woodfield Mall in Schaumburg was the site of a post-Christmas shopping spree that Cynthia DeSimone still regrets months later – and it wasn't her idea at all.
Getting Hosed: D.C. has an app to warn customers of high water usage; could Chicago use the same?
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New Indiana law aims to address state's nursing shortage
The Indiana Hospital Association said the state will still need about 5,000 more nurses by 2031.
Planned Parenthood of Illinois prepares for huge spike in demand for abortion services
Every state that borders Illinois has or could soon have restrictions on abortion in the wake of the striking down of Roe v. Wade.
Supreme Court overturns Roe v. Wade
The Supreme Court Friday overturned the landmark 1973 Roe v. Wade ruling, which guaranteed a woman's right to abortion. The ruling sends the issue back to the states. CBS News chief legal correspondent Jan Crawford reports.
Wisconsin doctors halt abortions after Roe v. Wade overturned
Wisconsin has an 1849 law that bans abortion, except to save the life of the mother, but whether that law is enforceable is expected to be challenged in court.
COVID-19 vaccines to be available for younger children soon, but many parents still hesitant
A Kaiser poll taken earlier this spring found fewer than one in five parents would get their children under 5 vaccinated right away.
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Employees go on strike at Starbucks on Ridge Avenue in Edgewater
The employees said Starbucks has cut their hours and has forced the staff to do more with fewer people.
Billionaire Ken Griffin moving Chicago-based hedge fund Citadel to Miami
In a note to employees at Citadel, Griffin announced he already has moved his family to Miami, and will soon be bringing the company with him, though some Citadel employees will remain in Chicago.
Chicago company using fungi from Yellowstone to grow vegan protein products
The edible fungi was discovered as part of a NASA-funded research mission about life in extreme environments.
Black-owned and operated craft coffee shop works to expand, and to inspire entrepreneurs
The coffee shop wants to support Black, Latinx, and women entrepreneurs get their own start.
Kellogg to split into three companies, with snack division headquarters in Chicago
The snack company – which accounts for 80% of Kellogg's current sales – will have dual campuses in Battle Creek and Chicago, with its headquarters in Chicago.
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Bulls reportedly sign veteran PG Goran Dragic to one-year deal
Dragic, 36, is clearly in the twilight of his career, but he still has a little bit left in the tank, as he showed with the Nets last season.
White Sox takes win over Giants 1-0 heading into Game 2 of series
Leury Garcia scores single RBI giving the White Sox the win over the Giants 1-0 in the series.
Morel homers in 3rd straight game, Cubs beat Red Sox
The Cubs took advantage of 10 walks by five pitchers and came back after falling behind 4-0.
Back home again, this time with Chicago Dogs, outfielder Charlie Tilson hoping to earn his way back to MLB
New Trier High School alum and former Chicago White Sox player Charlie Tilson saw his first shot in the major leagues derailed by injury.
Bulls reportedly sign All-Star Zach LaVine to max contract extension, at five years, $215 million
LaVine averaged 24.4 points and made his second straight All-Star team last year.
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Chicago July 4 Fireworks 2022: Where and when to watch shows around the area
Celebrate the Fourth of July with these fireworks shows around the Chicagoland area.
Rhapsody Theater celebrates grand opening in historic Rogers Park space
The official debut of the 200-seat space Tuesday evening featured magician Carisa Hendrix – better known by her stage name, Miss Lucy Darling.
Volunteer men's chorus The Jolly Boys celebrate 75 years performing
For the last three quarters of a century, the Jolly Boys have shared their song throughout Chicagoland.
Chicago's Jennifer Hudson is now part of exclusive EGOT club with Tony win for 'A Strange Loop'
Hudson produced the new musical "A Strange Loop" which won for Best Musical Sunday night.
Jury awards millions to Johnny Depp, less to Amber Heard in libel suits
The judge said state law caps punitive damages at $350,000, meaning Depp's award would total $10.35 million.
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Chosen Few Picnic and Festival returns to Jackson Park
A Fourth of July weekend tradition returned Saturday to Chicago's South Side.
Bodies, cremated remains found in Jeffersonville funeral home
Police in Indiana found over 30 bodies inside a funeral home in Jeffersonville.
Man arrested after spraying mace inside restaurant in the Loop
A man is in custody after spraying mace inside a restaurant in the Loop early Sunday morning.
Chicago First Alert Weather: Sunny, highs in the 80s
Low chance again for a shower later in the evening.
Officer injured after crowd attacks CPD squad cars in Portage Park
A rowdy group attacked Chicago police officers on the city's Northwest Side Sunday morning.
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