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Former White Sox manager Tony La Russa sued Twitter in 2009 after an account bearing his name and likeness was sending out tweets.
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White Sox officially name Pedro Grifol as new manager
Grifol spent the past 10 seasons with the Royals, helping guide Kansas City to AL pennants in 2014 and 2015, and the World Series title in 2015.
Miguel Cairo hopes to succeed Tony La Russa as White Sox manager
Despite not completing a comeback to the postseason this year, the White Sox are 17-15 since Cairo took over following La Russa's medical leave.
Tony La Russa steps down as White Sox manager citing multiple health concerns
La Russa, who turns 78 on Tuesday, stepped away from the team at the end of August on the advice of his doctors and underwent a procedure to repair his pacemaker.
White Sox manager Tony La Russa will miss remainder of 2022 season due to health issues
White Sox manager Tony La Russa will not return to his position for the remainder of the 2022 season, the team announced Saturday.
White Sox manager La Russa cleared for Stewart's ceremony
Tony La Russa managed Dave Stewart during some of his best years in Oakland.
White Sox manager Tony La Russa out indefinitely with health issue
La Russa, 77, missed Tuesday night's game against the Royals to undergo unspecified "medical testing," according to a statement from the team.
'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.
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.
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Chicago's South Shore Drill Team gives back with winter coat drive
The show stoppers are usually on the streets performing their latest routines, but on Saturday, they decided to switch things up by performing an act of kindness.
2 Chainz hospitalized after early morning multi-vehicle crash in Miami
The rapper sustained non-life-threatening injuries.
Chicago First Alert Weather: Clouds linger with colder temps on Sunday
Cloudy skies will linger through Sunday as cooler air continues to pour in. Sunshine returns next week.
Chicago Weekend Shootings: 3 killed, 7 hurt
The ages of the victims range from 18 to 42.
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Off-duty Chicago police officer killed in Tinley Park traffic crash
Village officials say both drivers were taken to Silver Cross Hospital where the officer was pronounced dead.
1 dead after CCL holder returns fire at 2 gunmen in Humboldt Park
The victim was shot in the torso and was taken to Stroger Hospital in fair condition.
Suspect in multiple bank robberies strikes again on Michigan Avenue
With the holiday shopping bringing out the big crowds, authorities say it is critical to catch the man before he hits again.
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Chicago's South Shore Drill Team gives back with winter coat drive
The show stoppers are usually on the streets performing their latest routines, but on Saturday, they decided to switch things up by performing an act of kindness.
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Two men detail their claims of abuse at a place where young children were sent for help
This is national story now percolating right here in Chicago - allegations brought forward in a federal lawsuit by children now grown.
Foxx calls findings on how many Black women were victims of crime in 2022 "jarring"
Foxx is one of a handful of local, state, and national leaders responding a CBS 2 series of reports, Investigating Injustice: Black Women At Risk.
Chicago's enters new deal with crime database from same company as ShotSpotter
As CBS 2 Investigator Megan Hickey reported, the way the public found out about the deal CrimeTracer was surprising.
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.
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Texas court temporarily halts ruling allowing woman to have emergency abortion
Kate Cox, a mother of two, said she found out last week that her unborn child suffered from what doctors say is a fatal disorder.
Chi vs. Hate ordinance would make it easier to report hate incidents, alderwoman says
Chicago Police data show there have been 254 hate crimes reported so far this year alone - compared with 204 last year, 109 in 2021, and 80 in 2020.
Ed Burke trial: Jury hears recordings of Burke aide on holding up driveway permits
The permits – and how the city's longest-serving alderman is accused of holding them up for a would-be client – are central to the federal extortion case against Burke.
Chicago migrant crisis: Records shed light on contract for tents, city cracks down on buses
The Mayor's office told us they are in talks with the owner on a lot in Brighton Park where a tent base camp was called off by Gov. JB Pritzker.
Trump gag order in 2020 election case largely upheld by appeals court
A federal appeals court heard arguments in November over the gag order limiting what Trump can say about the 2020 election-related case filed against him in Washington, D.C.
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Privacy concerns at Chicago parking garage prompt proposed law change
Not only did CBS 2 hear from more upset customers, but also from Illinois Secretary of State Alexi Giannoulias.
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.
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FDA approves gene-editing treatment for sickle cell disease
Sickle cell disease affects approximately 100,000 people in the U.S., predominantly people of color.
An end to breast cancer? California company develops groundbreaking vaccine with promising future
An estimated one in eight women will develop breast cancer in their lifetime, killing on average 42,000 a year in the U.S. But what if a vaccine could significantly lower each woman's chance of ever getting it in the first place?
Two babies infected with rare bacteria linked to baby formula recalls last year
Federal health officials confirmed Thursday that two cases of invasive infections caused by cronobacter sakazakii have been reported in 2023.
Panera's caffeine-fueled lemonade cited in second death, suit says
Casual dining chain faces another wrongful death suit related to its Charged Lemonade after cardiac arrest of Florida man.
Slow COVID-19 booster rollout cost thousands of lives, new study says
Researchers estimated that through June 2022, if the U.S. moved at a faster pace to approve it and get people boosted, an estimated 29,000 lives could have been saved.
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Customers line up for hours at drive-thru for new McDonald's concept, CosMc's
CBS 2's Jermont Terry took a trip out to Bolingbrook, off Weber Road, to see if it lived up to the hype.
Crowds, record day of revenue point to comeback on Chicago's Magnificent Mile
According to The Magnificent Mile Association, a record $31.7 million in revenue was set in November on a single day.
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.
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DePaul beats Louisville ending Blue Demons' 5-game skid
Jeremiah Oden scored 22 points and Chico Carter Jr. scored 14 points and DePaul ended its five-game losing streak by beating Louisville 75-68.
No. 17 Tennessee rallies to beat No. 20 Illinois 86-79
Dalton Knecht scored 21 points to help No. 17 Tennessee rally from a second-half deficit to beat No. 20 Illinois, 86-79, in front of a raucous crowd of more than 20,000 Volunteer fans.
Coby White has 24 as Bulls hand Spurs 16th straight loss
Nikola Vucevic added 21 points and 16 rebounds.
Bears meet Lions again: Three things to watch
Will the Bears be saying goodbye to Justin Fields at the end of the season?
Rivera scores 14 as UIC knocks off Jacksonville State
Rivera shot 4 of 6 from the field and 5 for 7 from the line for the Flames (6-3).
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Bono impersonator has fans fooled at Old Town bar
Some U2 fans spent the evening thinking they were hanging out with Bono in the flesh and blood – and singing Christmas carols with him.
Ryan O'Neal, star of "Love Story," is dead at 82
Ryan O'Neal, the Oscar-nominated star of films including "Love Story" and "Paper Moon," has died at 82.
CBS presents 'Grammy® Salute to 50 Years of Hip Hop'
A star-studded lineup of hip hop legends and GRAMMY-winning artists will grace the stage at this special tribute concert, airing Sunday, Dec. 10 (8:30-10:30 PM, ET/8:00-10:00 PM, PT) on the CBS Television Network, and streaming on Paramount+.
Def Leppard, Journey to play Wrigley Field next summer
The Steve Miller Band will also be joining them.
Fans fall in love with Mona, little puppet from Nanalan' on Tiktok
Whose that wonderful girl? Could she be any cuter? Mona, the small green puppet who is the star of Nanalan', an old Canadian TV show, gains new fans on Tiktok.
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Chicago First Alert Weather: Colder temps to return
CBS 2 Meteorologist Robb Ellis has the 6 p.m. forecast for Dec. 9, 2023.
Chicago's South Shore Drill Team gives back with winter coat drive
For nearly two decades, the South Shore Drill Team has called the Greater Grand Crossing community and the Gary Comer Youth Center home. On Saturday, they opened their doors to welcome the community for a holiday coat drive. CBS 2's Darius Johnson, a South Shore Drill team alum, went to the South Side for the community giveback.
Concealed carry holder shoots 3, kills 1 on Chicago's West Side
One man is dead following a triple shooting in the Humboldt Park neighborhood early Saturday morning.
Off-duty Chicago police officer killed in Tinley Park traffic crash
An off-duty Chicago police officer was killed following a traffic crash in Tinley Park Saturday morning.
Israel-Hamas War: Death toll rises as fighting enters third month
As the civilian death toll grows in Gaza, there are more threats to Jewish people in the region and around the world as the Hanukkah festival is underway.
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Scott Eby, who admitted to rape and murder of 3-year-old Riley Fox, dies in prison
On June 6, 2004, Riley vanished from her Wilmington, Illinois home – and her body was later found in Forked Creek four miles away.
Ed Burke trial: Jury hears recordings of Burke aide on holding up driveway permits
The permits – and how the city's longest-serving alderman is accused of holding them up for a would-be client – are central to the federal extortion case against Burke.
Suspect in multiple bank robberies strikes again on Michigan Avenue
With the holiday shopping bringing out the big crowds, authorities say it is critical to catch the man before he hits again.
55 years in prison for Algonquin woman who admitted to killing boyfriend's parents
Arin Fox, 42, reached the plea agreement back in October.
Video shows gun-toting robbers holding up Cicero liquor store
This was the second robbery at the store this year.
