Cubs beat Padres during home opener at Wrigley Field
The Cubs end their home opener with a win, their standing now 6-4.
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The Cubs end their home opener with a win, their standing now 6-4.
As fans prepare to head back to Wrigley Field, here are some things guests can expect and what first-timers to know before Opening Day.
The Chicago Cubs will play the San Diego Padres in their 2025 home opener on Friday at Wrigley Field.
The Chicago Cubs will face off against the San Diego Padres in their 2025 home opener at Wrigley Field Friday.
Here is a breakdown of some memorable home openers and other Cubs history going back 155 years.
The Chicago Cubs kicked off the regular season against the Los Angeles Dodgers on Tuesday and Wednesday in Tokyo, Japan.
A sea of bundled sports fans made their way to an ice-cold competition in below-freezing temperatures.
The NHL arrived at Wrigley with a crew of 300 workers on Monday, Dec. 16.
The Blackhawks are playing at Wrigley Field on Tuesday for the first time in 16 years, taking on the St. Louis Blues. Shardaa Gray reports.
Nick Foligno's message to his team is to use the energy the event brings to their advantage.
Some businesses have even swapped out the Cubs logo for that of the Blackhawks outside their windows. Shardaa Gray has a preview of the New Year's Eve Blackhawks-Blues game at Wrigley Field.
League officials have been working to ensure the surface will be up to snuff in regard to safety standards for the Blackhawks as they take on the St. Louis Blues on New Year's Eve.
League officials have been working to ensure the surface will be up to snuff in regard to safety standards for the Blackhawks as they take on the St. Louis Blues on New Year’s Eve.
Weier was with 10 others on an elevator when it malfunctioned Thursday.
Patrick Weier, 46, was killed in an accident at the Colorado Gold Mine, where he worked as a tour guide. Weier was one of the men behind Billy Cub—the former unofficial Cubs mascot who posed for photos for years with fans outside Wrigley Field.
Billy Cub stood outside Cubs games as an unofficial mascot for several years. In April 2014, the man performing him, Patrick Weier, admitted to throwing a punch at someone who took the head off his costume at John Barleycorn down the street from Wrigley Field. Weier talked with the late Mike Parker for CBS 2 News on April 7, 2014.
Greater traffic restrictions begin for the red zone around the stadium starting Thursday night.
The main votes, entertainment, and big-ticket speeches will all be held at the stadium next week. Sabrina Franza got a sneak peek.
The "Frozen Confines: Big Ten Hockey Series" will feature a pair of doubleheaders on Jan. 3 and 4.
The game on Monday, Aug. 8, 1988, did not actually wind up being the first official night game—as it got rained out. But it was still a historic day.
This video was used for the credit roll at the end of the Channel 2 News at 5 p.m. on Aug. 8, 1988. That night, the Cubs played their first night game at Wrigley Field, although it got rained out early.
The lights went on at Wrigley Field for the first Cubs night game on Aug. 8, 1988, but Charlotte Newfeld and other Lakeview area activists kept up their fight against lights at the ballpark and hoped to get them turned off. Phil Ponce reports in this Channel 2 News archive story.
While the Cubs' first night game on Aug. 8, 1988 was rained out, fans were thrilled even to get close to Wrigley Field, whether on rooftops or the tops of vans. Giselle Fernandez reports in this Channel 2 News archive video.
Lights went on in Wrigley Field for a Cubs game for the first time on Aug. 8, 1988. The game got rained out, but fans—including Gov. Jim Thompson himself—were thrilled just the same. Lester Holt reports in this archive Channel 2 News video.
From a spectacular fireworks show shared by viewer Rosemary Leitich to Kylee's first time at Wrigley Field, here's what caught Suzanne Le Mignot and Kylee Miller's eye this week.
An 18-year-old woman was shot and killed near the lakefront in the Rogers Park neighborhood early Thursday morning.
As the partial government shutdown drags on, officials warn sick calls from Transportation Security Administration officers could force some airports to close.
The city put a nearly six-month moratorium on any new data centers coming to the western suburb.
Cleanup is underway after the driver of an SUV lost control of their vehicle and crashed into the store on Wednesday.
The sluggish Bulls shot 38.5% in the first half and committed 11 turnovers, leading to 20 points for the Raptors.
Fresh off his win in the Tuesday's primary election, Republican gubernatorial nominee Darren Bailey visited the Chicago suburbs on Wednesday, and said he'll be focusing on building support in the Chicago area during his rematch with Gov. JB Pritzker.
Illinois' heavily Democratic tilt means statewide candidates and those in the Chicago area and its suburbs are favored to win in November.
Some Illinois primary election candidates raked in huge amounts of campaign cash. Not all of them won their primaries, despite massive spending.
The Chicago City Council on Wednesday approved a $27 million settlement with the family of an innocent woman killed in a crash during a high-speed police chase in 2017.
The artificial intelligence and cryptocurrency industries have suffered a setback as they try to reshape the midterm elections and establish themselves as power players in American politics.
Tenants at a South Loop luxury high-rise that has been plagued with problems like broken elevators are vowing to fight five-day eviction notices.
It's become an annual March Madness tradition at CBS Chicago, pitting our city's best eateries in direct competition in a foodie bracket challenge. We did pizza, we've done Italian beef, we've done Chicago dogs. This year, we're taking flight with wings.
For Cook County residents hoping to lower their property tax bills, applications are open for exemptions.
Officials in the north Chicago suburb of Wilmette issued a warning Tuesday about scammers who are impersonating representatives of village departments.
The war with Iran is causing gas prices to surge, with motorists in Chicago and around the country guaranteed to feel the impact at the pump Monday morning.
A new Iowa law bans local nondiscrimination protections on the basis of gender identity after the state became the first in the U.S. to roll back its civil rights code last year.
Food containing norovirus may smell and taste normal but still cause serious illness if consumed, FDA warns.
Illinois Gov. JB Pritzker on Monday announced a $1.5 billion investment from biotherapeutics company CSL for a new plasma therapy manufacturing plant in Kanakee.
When a doctor was told there was no cure for his daughter's condition, he was motivated to transform not only her health, but the lives of thousands of others.
Ann & Robert H. Lurie Children's Hospital announced this week that it is planning to open a new pediatric hospital in the west Chicago suburb of Downers Grove.
The artificial intelligence and cryptocurrency industries have suffered a setback as they try to reshape the midterm elections and establish themselves as power players in American politics.
Wednesday marked the last day to help celebrate Lou Malnati's pizzeria's 55th birthday with a special deal.
Despite a rash of restaurant closures, veterans of the plant-based food business pushed back against prophecies of doom — and in one case argued that such closures notwithstanding, plant-based eating is only growing.
Two popular Chicago craft breweries – Half Acre Beer Co. and Maplewood Brewery & Distillery – announced on Tuesday they are merging to create a new "premier Chicago beverage company."
Illinois Gov. JB Pritzker on Monday announced a $1.5 billion investment from biotherapeutics company CSL for a new plasma therapy manufacturing plant in Kanakee.
The late Sister Jean has been honored with T-shirts, socks, and bobbleheads — and now her spirit lives on with a new documentary.
Legendary Chicago blues singer and guitarist Buddy Guy took the stage at the Oscars Sunday night, performing alongside the cast of "Sinners."
Amy Madigan, who won the Academy Award for Best Supporting Actress Sunday night, is the daughter of a newsman who helped shape CBS Chicago in the 1960s.
"One Battle After Another" took home several big awards, including Best Picture, Best Director and the newly created Best Casting.
The acclaimed filmmaker, who died in February at age 96, revolutionized the art of documentaries with such films as "Titicut Follies." In an interview recorded last year, the pioneering Wiseman talked about his unusual production methods aimed at capturing life.
An 18-year-old woman was shot and killed near the lakefront in the Rogers Park neighborhood early Thursday morning.
Researchers at Northwestern University found that early menopause raised long-term heart disease risk by 40%. The study suggests doctors should routinely ask women about their age at menopause to identify high-risk patients.
A driver pulling out of the McDonald's drive-thru across the street lost control, jumped the curb, sped through two bike racks, and right into the storefront on North Milwaukee and Sawyer Avenue.
It’s part of a promotion through Runway magazine, where $50 gets you one ticket to the movie and the snack bag.
Researchers from Harvard, MIT, and Mass General Brigham found that coffee and tea consumption was linked to an 18% lower risk of dementia and improved cognitive performance.
The family of a college student from Elmhurst who was reported missing during a trip to Spain said his disappearance is "completely out of character."
An 18-year-old woman was shot and killed near the lakefront in the Rogers Park neighborhood early Thursday morning.
Altman died on Tuesday, one day after battling an apartment fire in Rogers Park.
Candidates for governor, U.S. Senate, U.S. House, and Cook County Board President were among the races on the ballot in the 2026 Illinois primary election on Tuesday.
As the partial government shutdown drags on, officials warn sick calls from Transportation Security Administration officers could force some airports to close.
United Steel Workers union representatives said that some workers had already had their access cards deactivated.
Have you ever walked into a business with no employees? You may soon; autonomous businesses are becoming more popular.
Streets were left pooled with rainwater, and homes flooded after Sunday night's storms. Residents say there is one clear solution
Attorneys for the family of a woman killed in a crash during a high-speed police chase in 2017 say officers involved failed to activate their body cameras or turned them off during the pursuit.
A new specialized unit is being created to prosecute domestic violence homicides in Cook County, as these killings surged 15% last year, even as overall violent crime declined across Chicago.
The sluggish Bulls shot 38.5% in the first half and committed 11 turnovers, leading to 20 points for the Raptors.
It's the Illini's sixth tournament appearance under head coach Brad Underwood, but for the first time in program history, the Illini are led by a freshman all-American.
The White Sox's current lease for Rate Field expires after the 2029 season.
Wisconsin lawmakers are taking a shot at expanding sports betting in the state.
Minnesota forward Nick Foligno received a warm welcome in his first game against Chicago since he was acquired in a March 6 trade with the Blackhawks.
A man from Chicago's northwest suburbs stood charged Tuesday with leaving the scene of a crash and driving drunk, after authorities said he hit a pedestrian overnight near Barrington, Illinois.
A man stood charged Tuesday in two separate shootings that wounded a Chicago police sergeant and a 63-year-old woman in the Pullman and Roseland neighborhoods this past weekend.
Jurors delivered their verdict Monday in the trial of Kouri Richins, a Utah mother accused of murdering her husband and later publishing a children's book about grief.
A suspect Is in custody after one person was killed and another was critically injured in a stabbing on Sunday morning at a home in Merrillville, Indiana.
A man was critically injured after he was shot while driving in Chicago's West Humboldt Park neighborhood Sunday night.
