'Pink out' held at Wrigley Field to honor breast cancer survivors
More than a dozen Advocate Health breast cancer survivors along with their families and medical staff enjoyed a day at the ballpark.
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50 Cubs fans get a batting practice at Wrigley Field
Fifty lucky Cubs fans weren't the least bit bothered by the chilly, foggy conditions Tuesday as they got into the swing of things at Wrigley Field.
50 Cubs fans take swings during batting practice to win prizes
Fifty lucky Cubs fans weren’t the least bit bothered by the chilly, foggy conditions Tuesday as they got into the swing of things at Wrigley Field.
Cubs holding fan raffle Tuesday at Gallagher Way
Some lucky Cubs fans will get the chance to win a $1 million, or test their batting skills at Wrigley Field.
Bars, Other Businesses Say Lockout, Delay Of Major League Baseball Season Is Bad News For Their Bottom Line
The COVID-19 pandemic messed up the Majors for two straight years. Now, the league is imploding on its own with the lockout and collapsing negotiations.
Teen Charged With Carjacking Man At Gunpoint Near Wrigley Field In December
A 17-year-old boy was charged Tuesday with carjacking a man at gunpoint near Wrigley Field in December.
Purdue Rolls In Second Half To Top Northwestern At Wrigley
Aidan O'Connell threw three touchdown passes to Milton Wright on Saturday to lead Purdue to a 32-14 victory over Northwestern at Wrigley Field.
Wrigley Field Crews Getting Grounds Ready For Northwestern Wildcats Game With Purdue
There are still limited tickets available in a wide range of prices, from $60 on up.
Proposal For Bears To Move To Arlington Heights Has Come Up Over And Over Again, Since Before They Moved To Soldier Field In 1971
The idea of the Bears moving to a site on or near the Arlington International Racecourse property in Arlington Heights may be a shock for Chicagoans, but it's far from new.
Now In A Giants Uniform, Kris Bryant Gets Choked Up Returning To Wrigley
"We were on the road, and Rizz got traded. We didn't get to say proper goodbyes to a lot of guys who made my life special here. That's been tugging at me."
Cubs Rededicate Wrigley Field To Mark End Of Renovations
Thursday's events at the Friendly Confines include placing a National Historic Landmark plaque under the iconic stadium marquee.
White Sox Sweep Cubs At Wrigley As Eloy Jiménez Drives In 5 Runs
Eloy Jiménez drove in five runs with two homers and a double, and the White Sox beat the Cubs on Sunday night for their first sweep of a three-game series at Wrigley Field since May 2012.
With Wrigley Field As The Backdrop, 172 Become New U.S. Citizens
CBS 2's Marissa Parra reports from the iconic location where they took their oath.
Cubs Welcoming Fans At Wrigley Field With 100% Capacity Friday
The Cubs are welcoming back crowds at 100% capacity for the first time since September 2019.
Saturday Marks Last Day For Wrigley Field COVID-19 Vaccination Site
Saturday was the last day for the COVID-19 vaccination site at Gallagher Way next to Wrigley Field.
Meet Jeremiah Paprocki, The 21-Year-Old UIC Senior Making History As The Cubs' First Black PA Announcer
The Cubs' new announcer is the youngest ever to take the mic for the team - and he's the team's first Black announcer too.
Cubs Fan Beaten By CPD Officer During 2016 World Series Celebrations Awarded $53,700 By Federal Jury
According to the Citizens Police Data Project, an online database of police misconduct files obtained by the Invisible Insitute, there have been 73 complaints registered against the officer, including 18 use of force complaints.
Chicago Opens Mass Vaccination Sites Near Wrigley Field, At Chicago State University
In an effort to get even more vaccines into arms as new COVID-19 cases and hospitalizations are rising again in Chicago, city officials said two new mass vaccination sites will open on Monday, April 5, near Wrigley Field and at Chicago State University.
Cubs Home Opener Comes With Tight Restrictions At Wrigley Field; City Appears To Have Passed Test
Baseball was back at Wrigley Field Thursday as the Cubs took on the Pittsburgh Pirates on a chilly Opening Day 2021 – though with reduced crowds. It was the first mega-event Chicago has seen since the pandemic began.
'We're Just So Excited To Be Back': Cubs Fans Happy To Be At The Ballgame, Even With COVID Restrictions
"They have zip ties on these four seats and on these two next to us then no one can sit in front or behind us."
Opening Day At Wrigley Field With Fans Returning; Here's What You Need To know
For the Chicago Cubs' opening day, there will be fans in the stands.
Wrigleyville Shops Hope Return Of Cubs Fans To The Stands Helps Boost Their Business Too
For small business owner Mel Nelson and others on her block, it's been a struggle with not many shoppers since the pandemic and fan-less games in 2020.
Cubs Implement Touchless Entry System, Other New Measures To Prevent Crowding At Stadium
Changes have been made to keep everyone safe, including a new touchless entering system. Fans don't even have to hand over their phones or keys before going through metal detectors.
Chicago Cubs Release Ticket Plan For Games At Wrigley Field During COVID-19 Pandemic
The Chicago Cubs today announced the launch of a presale opportunity for fans to register for random drawings to win a chance to purchase tickets to limited-capacity regular season home games. Attendance will be limited due to COVID-19 restrictions.
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.
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Lightfoot moving back weekend curfew for minors to 10 p.m., after teen slain at Millennium Park
"I'm urging parents, guardians, and responsible adults in the lives of children to make sure that you know what the rules are, and that you make a plan with your children and young people," Lightfoot said.
Seandell Holliday, 16, had a goal of living to 21 but was fatally shot at Millennium Park
Before he was killed in a large gathering in the Loop, Seandell wrote 10 goals as part of a mentoring program to keep young men out of violence.
17-year-old charged with murder in death of Seandell Holliday, killed in Millennium Park
The teen is facing charges of second degree murder, aggravated battery and aggravated unlawful use of a weapon.
Evanston Township High School requiring masks starting Monday
Students and staff will have to wear masks indoors, regardless of vaccination status.
Biden to travel Tuesday to Buffalo following mass shooting
Ten people were killed Saturday in what officials are calling a hate crime and a case of racially motivated violent extremism.
1 person injured, dog rescued after apartment building fire in Irving Park
Firefighters rescued a dog from underneath a bed.
Residents in Clarendon Hills protest against Dunkin Drive thru; concerns of noise and road safety
Residents in Claredon Hills express their concerns about a new Dunkin drive-thru.
Woman attacked, robbed on CTA train in The Loop
Police said there was a physical altercation and the offenders took the victim's purse.
5 dead, 29 wounded in weekend shootings across Chicago
At least five people are dead and 29 others were wounded following weekend shootings in the city.
Schaumburg virtual career fair kicks off Monday
From 11 a.m. to 2 p.m., the virtual event will offer more than 25 employers looking to hire.
Chicago Weather: Sunny day ahead
A few nice Spring days are ahead.
14-year-old killed in shootout at North Chicago gas station
The victim and someone inside a vehicle started shooting at each other before those in the vehicle fled the scene.
Loop rally protests murder of Palestinian-America journalist
Marchers blame Israel for the death of Shireen Abu Akleh, a reporter for Al-Jazeera.
Most Holy Redeemer celebrates Father Al's 100th birthday
He is now the oldest and longest serving priest in the Chicago Archdiocese.
911 dispatcher Keith Thornton Jr. calls Chicago a place that 'caters strictly to criminals who target the innocent'
Thornton is the 911 dispatcher praised for how he coordinated the response the night officers Ella French and Carlos Yanez were shot in the line of duty.
Navy Pier hosts 5K race
Money raised supports Navy Pier's nonprofit endeavors.
Air conditioning back on at Sneider Apartments after 3 deaths
The Sneider Apartments house seniors and people with disabilities.
Unaccompanied minors no longer allowed in Millennium Park after 6 p.m. following chaos that left one teen dead
The new policy requires anyone under 18 be accompanied by an adult after 6 p.m. Thursday through Sunday.
Glenwood man crashes into IDOT truck; charged with DUI
A Glenwood man is charged after crashing into two vehicles including an IDOT truck early Sunday morning.
Dozens arrested, 2 officers injured following night of violence in the Loop
Multiple arrests were made, and two officers were injured after large crowds gathered in the Loop Saturday night.
2 men shot during overnight chaos near Millennium Park
Both victims were shot while walking in a crowd by two juveniles, according to police.
2 children shot, 1 killed inside apartment in Skokie
One child is dead and another is wounded following a shooting in Skokie just after midnight.
Teen shot and killed at Millennium Park
At least two persons of interest were taken in for questioning, and at least two weapons were recovered.
Chicago First Alert Weather: Scattered showers in the evening
Scattered showers continue through the late evening hours, then a clearing sky is expected overnight. Lows will be in the mid-50s.
Hundreds flood Millennium Park pushing for abortion rights
In Illinois abortion access isn't under threat regardless of what the Supreme Court decides, but the fight is just as fierce.
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Lightfoot moving back weekend curfew for minors to 10 p.m., after teen slain at Millennium Park
"I'm urging parents, guardians, and responsible adults in the lives of children to make sure that you know what the rules are, and that you make a plan with your children and young people," Lightfoot said.
Seandell Holliday, 16, had a goal of living to 21 but was fatally shot at Millennium Park
Before he was killed in a large gathering in the Loop, Seandell wrote 10 goals as part of a mentoring program to keep young men out of violence.
17-year-old charged with murder in death of Seandell Holliday, killed in Millennium Park
The teen is facing charges of second degree murder, aggravated battery and aggravated unlawful use of a weapon.
Evanston Township High School requiring masks starting Monday
Students and staff will have to wear masks indoors, regardless of vaccination status.
Biden to travel Tuesday to Buffalo following mass shooting
Ten people were killed Saturday in what officials are calling a hate crime and a case of racially motivated violent extremism.
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Attorney argues before Illinois Supreme Court for release of 50 years of Chicago Police misconduct records
The fight over the release of five decades of Chicago Police misconduct records made it all the way to the Illinois Supreme Court on Wednesday.
Illinois Supreme Court to decide whether landlord who accused former alderman of zoning shakedown can sue the city
Brian Strauss claims former Ald. Proco Joe Moreno had his building at Milwaukee and Damen downzoned in retaliation for evicting the music venue Double Door in 2017.
Northwestern research team devises computer model to detect CPD misconduct
What if a computer model could detect misconduct without a whistleblower ever coming forward?
Potential overturning of Roe v. Wade could mean many more coming to Illinois for legal abortions
Could a decision overturning Roe v. Wade have an impact on Illinois with its sanctuary status? Planned Parenthood of Illinois says yes.
New Chicago Inspector General Deborah Witzburg outlines improvements she'd like to see at CPD
Deborah Witzburg was recently confirmed as the new Chicago Inspector General, and she is already laying out improvements she'd like to see involving the Chicago Police Department.
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Lightfoot moving back weekend curfew for minors to 10 p.m., after teen slain at Millennium Park
"I'm urging parents, guardians, and responsible adults in the lives of children to make sure that you know what the rules are, and that you make a plan with your children and young people," Lightfoot said.
Biden to travel Tuesday to Buffalo following mass shooting
Ten people were killed Saturday in what officials are calling a hate crime and a case of racially motivated violent extremism.
Gov. Pritzker signs legislation protecting auto accident victims from rogue towing companies
Among its requirements are a "tow rotation list," in which essentially, police agencies will call an approved list of tow companies whenever there's an accident.
Gov. Pritzker signs new law targeting smash-and-grab thieves
Smash-and-grab thefts have been reported at stores across Chicago and the suburbs.
IDOT orders Oakbrook Terrace to turn off red light cameras due to noncompliance
IDOT announced Thursday that it has revoked its permit for a red-light camera at Route 83 and 22nd Street in Oakbrook Terrace.
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Abbott to resume production of baby formula at Sturgis, Michigan plant after recall
Abbott Nutrition said after its plant in Sturgis, Michigan gets back in operation, product could be back on shelves in six to eight weeks, subject to approval by the Food and Drug Administration.
Chicago gas prices hit new record, at more than $5 per gallon
According to AAA, the average price of a gallon of regular unleaded gasoline is $5.12 as of Tuesday morning.
Parents desperate, searching for options amid persistent nationwide baby formula shortage
Parents are struggling to keep up with the nationwide shortage of baby formula – with several retailers now limiting how much you can buy. So what do you do if you can't find any?
North Chicago man finding himself stuck as he tries to get missing jewelry back from shuttered Sears
A North Chicago man had been saving a diamond ring for a special lady, but now, his dream proposal is ruined.
Chicago area fashion designer suddenly lost more than $100,000 from his PayPal account
The money is back where it belongs now. But Morning Insider Lauren Victory discovered the mystery remains: why did all that cash disappear in the first place?
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COVID-19 reaches 'high' community risk level in Evanston
The Evanston Department of Health and Human Service reported 397 new COVID-19 cases over the last seven days – up from 305 the prior week.
Advocate Aurora Health merging with Charlotte-based Atrium Health
Advocate Aurora Health will be merging with Atrium Health.
CPS launches 'Please Stay' campaign to promote mental health and prevent teen suicides
Chicago Public Schools has become the first school district in the nation to launch a new anti-suicide campaign created by Lady Gaga's Born This Way foundation.
Mayor Lightfoot pledges $500,000 for abortion access ahead of possible overturn of Roe v. Wade
"As long as I am mayor, the city of Chicago will continue to take comprehensive approach to reproductive justice," Lightfoot said.
Chicago moves to medium risk level for COVID-19; masks recommended indoors again
"Chicago moving into the Medium Level does not mean a citywide mask mandate, restrictions on public gatherings, or reinstatement of vaccination requirements at this time," Public Health Commissioner Dr. Allison Arwady said.
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FTX cryptocurrency exchange opens new headquarters in Chicago
Mayor Lori Lightfoot helped cut the ribbon Tuesday morning to open the official U.S. headquarters of FTX, a Bahamas-based cryptocurrency exchange.
Bally's unveils further plans for Chicago casino; some aldermen say it's being pushed through too fast
The city did not conduct a new safety study to determine how crime would be impacted by a casino - in hopes of getting the casino up and generating revenue quickly.
Boeing to move corporate headquarters from Chicago to Arlington, Virginia
A news release said the company will maintain a "significant presence" at its Chicago office at 100 N. Riverside Plaza in the West Loop Gate.
Mayor Lori Lightfoot places bet on Bally's plan for River West casino, but more hurdles remain
The mayor's pick still requires approval by the City Council, and needs the Illinois Gaming Board to approve a casino license for Bally's.
Woman was set to fulfill dream with vegan tattoo shop, only to be shut down by Orland Park zoning laws
An environmentally-conscious suburban woman spent a lot of green to get her business up and running – and then after she had welcomed just one customer, the Village of Orland Park shut her down.
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Dave Chappelle attacked by armed man while onstage in L.A.
The controversial comic laughed off the incident after being tackled, and video appeared to show the person who charged him being beaten onstage.
Naomi Judd, Grammy-winning singer, has died at 76
"We lost our beautiful mother to the disease of mental illness," the Judd sisters said on social media.
'Jersey Boys' is returning to a Chicago stage next week
The new national tour of "Jersey Boys" opens next week at the Cadillac Palace Theatre, celebrating the music of the Frankie Valli and the Four Seasons.
Lollapalooza announces daily lineup; single-day tickets now on sale
The lineup includes Thursday headliners Metallica and Lil Baby, Friday headliners Dua Lipa and Machine Gun Kelly, Saturday headliners J. Cole and Kygo, and Sunday headliners Green Day and Doja Cat.
'Golden Girls' fan convention under way at Navy Pier
The Golden Con for fans of the classic sitcom – starring Bea Arthur, Estelle Getty, Rue McClanahan, and Betty White – runs through Sunday.
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Schaumburg virtual career fair kicks off Monday
From 11 a.m. to 2 p.m., the virtual event will offer more than 25 employers looking to hire.
Residents in Clarendon Hills protest against Dunkin Drive thru; concerns of noise and road safety
Morning Insider Lauren Victory explains the plan that's giving neighbors a jolt.
17-year-old charged with murder in death of Seandell Holliday, killed in Millennium Park
A 17-year-old boy has been charged in the death of 16-year-old Seandell Holliday, who was fatally shot in Chicago's Millennium Park Saturday evening as large crowds of young people gathered there.
Unaccompanied minors no longer allowed in Millennium Park after 6 p.m. following chaos that left one
After a chaotic night in Chicago's Loop that left a teenager dead, a new policy will no longer allow unaccompanied minors in Millennium Park after 6 p.m. from Thursday through Sunday. The new policy goes into effect immediately.
1 person injured, dog rescued after apartment building fire in Irving Park
Firefighters rescued a dog from underneath a bed.
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