
'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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More than a dozen Advocate Health breast cancer survivors along with their families and medical staff enjoyed a day at the ballpark.
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.
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.
Some lucky Cubs fans will get the chance to win a $1 million, or test their batting skills at Wrigley Field.
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.
A 17-year-old boy was charged Tuesday with carjacking a man at gunpoint near Wrigley Field in December.
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.
There are still limited tickets available in a wide range of prices, from $60 on up.
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.
"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."
Thursday's events at the Friendly Confines include placing a National Historic Landmark plaque under the iconic stadium marquee.
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.
CBS 2's Marissa Parra reports from the iconic location where they took their oath.
The Cubs are welcoming back crowds at 100% capacity for the first time since September 2019.
Saturday was the last day for the COVID-19 vaccination site at Gallagher Way next to Wrigley Field.
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.
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.
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.
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.
"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."
For the Chicago Cubs' opening day, there will be fans in the stands.
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.
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.
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.
The Cubs and White Sox will be allowed to have roughly 8,000 fans at the ballpark to start the season next month.
"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.
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.
The teen is facing charges of second degree murder, aggravated battery and aggravated unlawful use of a weapon.
Students and staff will have to wear masks indoors, regardless of vaccination status.
Ten people were killed Saturday in what officials are calling a hate crime and a case of racially motivated violent extremism.
Firefighters rescued a dog from underneath a bed.
Residents in Claredon Hills express their concerns about a new Dunkin drive-thru.
Police said there was a physical altercation and the offenders took the victim's purse.
At least five people are dead and 29 others were wounded following weekend shootings in the city.
From 11 a.m. to 2 p.m., the virtual event will offer more than 25 employers looking to hire.
A few nice Spring days are ahead.
The victim and someone inside a vehicle started shooting at each other before those in the vehicle fled the scene.
Marchers blame Israel for the death of Shireen Abu Akleh, a reporter for Al-Jazeera.
He is now the oldest and longest serving priest in the Chicago Archdiocese.
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.
Money raised supports Navy Pier's nonprofit endeavors.
The Sneider Apartments house seniors and people with disabilities.
The new policy requires anyone under 18 be accompanied by an adult after 6 p.m. Thursday through Sunday.
A Glenwood man is charged after crashing into two vehicles including an IDOT truck early Sunday morning.
Multiple arrests were made, and two officers were injured after large crowds gathered in the Loop Saturday night.
Both victims were shot while walking in a crowd by two juveniles, according to police.
One child is dead and another is wounded following a shooting in Skokie just after midnight.
At least two persons of interest were taken in for questioning, and at least two weapons were recovered.
Scattered showers continue through the late evening hours, then a clearing sky is expected overnight. Lows will be in the mid-50s.
In Illinois abortion access isn't under threat regardless of what the Supreme Court decides, but the fight is just as fierce.
"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.
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.
The teen is facing charges of second degree murder, aggravated battery and aggravated unlawful use of a weapon.
Students and staff will have to wear masks indoors, regardless of vaccination status.
Ten people were killed Saturday in what officials are calling a hate crime and a case of racially motivated violent extremism.
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.
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.
What if a computer model could detect misconduct without a whistleblower ever coming forward?
Could a decision overturning Roe v. Wade have an impact on Illinois with its sanctuary status? Planned Parenthood of Illinois says yes.
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.
"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.
Ten people were killed Saturday in what officials are calling a hate crime and a case of racially motivated violent extremism.
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.
Smash-and-grab thefts have been reported at stores across Chicago and the suburbs.
IDOT announced Thursday that it has revoked its permit for a red-light camera at Route 83 and 22nd Street in Oakbrook Terrace.
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.
According to AAA, the average price of a gallon of regular unleaded gasoline is $5.12 as of Tuesday morning.
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?
A North Chicago man had been saving a diamond ring for a special lady, but now, his dream proposal is ruined.
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?
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 will be merging with Atrium Health.
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.
"As long as I am mayor, the city of Chicago will continue to take comprehensive approach to reproductive justice," Lightfoot said.
"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.
Mayor Lori Lightfoot helped cut the ribbon Tuesday morning to open the official U.S. headquarters of FTX, a Bahamas-based cryptocurrency exchange.
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.
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.
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.
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.
The controversial comic laughed off the incident after being tackled, and video appeared to show the person who charged him being beaten onstage.
"We lost our beautiful mother to the disease of mental illness," the Judd sisters said on social media.
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.
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.
The Golden Con for fans of the classic sitcom – starring Bea Arthur, Estelle Getty, Rue McClanahan, and Betty White – runs through Sunday.
From 11 a.m. to 2 p.m., the virtual event will offer more than 25 employers looking to hire.
Morning Insider Lauren Victory explains the plan that's giving neighbors a jolt.
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.
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.
Firefighters rescued a dog from underneath a bed.
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