Propane torch flame goes out of control at Wrigley Field
Crews put the fire out, and no one was hurt.
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Crews put the fire out, and no one was hurt.
Our Nonstop News crew spotted flames shooting from the outdoor heater and a cloud of smoke.
The free event starts at 3 this afternoon and the big menorah there will be lit at 4:30 p.m.
The free event starts at 3 this afternoon and the big menorah there will be lit at 4:30 p.m.
A helicopter is hoisting the new lights over the ballpark.
A helicopter is hoisting the new lights over the ballpark.
They will be at the helm of the underwater vessel named after a man who arrived in Chicago from Poland as a young immigrant and ultimately developed the Navy's first nuclear sub.
They will be at the helm of the underwater vessel named after a man who arrived in Chicago from Poland as a young immigrant and ultimately developed the Navy's first nuclear sub.
On Saturday, runners will be able to run on the warning track at Wrigley Field crossing the finish lines just steps away from the marquee.
The singer brought her smash-hit music and powerful message about mental health.
More than 700 immigrants are becoming the newest citizens of the United States.
According to a lawsuit filed Thursday in federal court, the Cubs "failed to ensure that recent additions and alterations at Wrigley Field are readily accessible to and usable by individuals with disabilities."
The film was originally released June 11, 1986.
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 News Meteorologist Kylee Miller says we still can't rule out having an isolated storm pop up during the afternoon.
Chicago police said the four men were unable to provide information after being wounded in a mass shooting on the Near West Side Saturday night.
Clarendon Hills bounced back from a lopsided loss in the first round of the Little League World Series to beat the Mid-Atlantic Region champion from Upper Uwchlan Township, Pennsylvania on Saturday 3-2.
John Rave homered playing in place of the ailing Vinnie Pasquantino and the Kansas City Royals beat Chicago White Sox 6-2 on Saturday night to move above .500 for the first time since June 10.
A man was killed in a police-involved shootout Saturday afternoon after officers responded to an unspecified incident in Batavia, Illinois.
President Trump and Russian President Vladimir Putin held a high-stakes summit in Alaska, but the talks did not yield a ceasefire in Ukraine.
Environmental groups and independent scientists are criticizing a report assembled by a small team of well-known climate skeptics selected by Energy Secretary Chris Wright.
Attorney General Pam Bondi issued an order Thursday that amounted to a reversal of "sanctuary" policies in D.C. The District sued over the order Friday.
National Guard troops have hit the streets in Washington, D.C., and are now patrolling at President Trump's direction.
In recent blog posts, Pekau published sensitive internal documents concerning ongoing litigation involving the village and non-public information about village employees, the village said.
Morton Grove slapped the seller with code violations after the sale to the Hovey family was completed, which prevented them from getting a deed.
It turns out what Tom Kuznar of Mount Prospect thought was a small problem is actually a big mess affecting 25,000 taxpayers.
For the past five months, Paul Mitchell has been in talks with Citibank. He turned to CBS News Chicago when Citibank would not refund his money.
CBS News Chicago reported on these traveling auctions in January 2025 after hearing from a woman who also spent a lot of money on jewelry and artwork that turned out to be worth much less than she paid.
The festivalgoers have spent months trying to cancel their Chicago hotel reservation and get a refund, before a bizarre twist this week.
With school starting next week for thousands of students, health officials are urging parents to get their kids vaccinated.
Chicago public health officials on Tuesday confirmed the city's first three human cases of West Nile virus in 2025.
Sicknesses creep up with kids being in close quarters in school. With that in mind, a grieving Northwest Indiana family wants to share a message about vaccinating children.
Instagram rolled out a new Map feature that lets users see their friends' locations in real time. Here's why privacy experts are concerned.
Summer may be winding down, but with the hot, wet weather the Chicago area has been having, pests like mosquitoes and ticks remain a big concern.
A Wisconsin man has pleaded guilty to smuggling lab equipment to Russian companies in violation of U.S. sanctions.
Some of the fans who received the email have long histories with the team, and there are a lot of concerns.
The Board of Trade Museum is open from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Monday through Friday, and is closed on weekends and federal holidays.
Right now, it is not exactly clear how the tax will be passed onto the consumer. But vaping products and popular Zyn pouches will now be subject to a 45% tax — up from 15%.
The Wisconsin Supreme Court has delivered a victory for environmentalists in the battle over the regulation of "forever chemicals" known as PFAS.
President Trump announced this year's "truly exceptional class" of Kennedy Center Honorees and said he will host the annual ceremony himself.
UFC CEO Dana White confirmed plans for a July 4, 2026 fight at the White House to mark America's 250th birthday.
Taylor Swift announced her 12th studio album, "The Life of a Showgirl," after a countdown tease on her website. The release date is now set for Oct. 3.
Paramount will become the new home to all UFC events in the U.S., while UFC's CEO says the White House may host a July 4 event broadcast on CBS.
Eddie Palmieri was the first Latino to win a Grammy and won seven more over a career spanning nearly 40 albums.
Most of the storms will diminish by late morning, but can't rule out an isolated storm pop-up during the afternoon.
Chicago police said officers responded to a call of a person shot and found the men who were hit by gunfire.
Meteorologist Mary Kay Kleist has the latest First Alert Weather forecast.
You could get thousands of dollars as part of a $177 million settlement over two AT&T data breaches.
More than 10,000 Air Canada flight attendants who went on strike on Saturday will be ordered to return to work. After the airline supsended operations, the Canadian jobs minister ordered the airline and its employees to resume operations to protect the country’s interest and economy.
CBS News Meteorologist Kylee Miller says we still can't rule out having an isolated storm pop up during the afternoon.
Strong storms swept through the Chicago area, bringing torrential rain, hail, and damaging winds, causing significant damage in several suburbs.
Chicago police said the four men were unable to provide information after being wounded in a mass shooting on the Near West Side Saturday night.
Joliet police said the woman shot the suspect in the head after he forced his way into her home Friday night.
The Chicago Air and Water Show is back for 2025. Watch from along the lakefront as the U.S. Air Force Thunderbirds headline the event.
Seventeen and a half years later, the murder of five women at a Lane Bryant store in Tinley Park, Illinois, remains one of the most infamous cold cases in the Chicago area.
FEMA joined state, county, and city officials this week, going door-to-door in parts of Chicago hit hardest by flooding from heavy rain in July.
Illinois state Rep. Kam Buckner (D-Chicago) penned an opinion piece that ran in the Chicago Tribune Tuesday morning explaining why he says the Bears should be paying more into the system, not less.
Published scientific research fuels the breakthroughs that shape our world — but what happens when that research is totally fake?
World leaders meeting in Geneva, Switzerland this week have been discussing a treaty meant to end the problem of plastic waste.
Clarendon Hills bounced back from a lopsided loss in the first round of the Little League World Series to beat the Mid-Atlantic Region champion from Upper Uwchlan Township, Pennsylvania on Saturday 3-2.
John Rave homered playing in place of the ailing Vinnie Pasquantino and the Kansas City Royals beat Chicago White Sox 6-2 on Saturday night to move above .500 for the first time since June 10.
Seiya Suzuki hit a tiebreaking single in the eighth inning, and the Chicago Cubs beat the Pittsburgh Pirates 3-1 for a sorely needed victory.
Noah Cameron pitches into the sixth inning, and Salvador Perez hits a go-ahead homer as the Kansas City Royals beat the Chicago White Sox 3-1.
Pre-snap penalties remained an issue for the Bears' offensive line, which is still looking for a starting left tackle.
A man was killed in a police-involved shootout Saturday afternoon after officers responded to an unspecified incident in Batavia, Illinois.
Seventeen and a half years later, the murder of five women at a Lane Bryant store in Tinley Park, Illinois, remains one of the most infamous cold cases in the Chicago area.
Nearly 30 years after an 11-year-old girl disappeared in her hometown in western Illinois, a man has been charged with her murder.
A former Chicago Public Schools dean has been sentenced to 22 years in prison, after he was convicted of repeatedly sexually assaulting a Little Village Lawndale High School student.
Police said a man broke into apartment buildings at least four times in a week, and damaged vending machines and laundry machines to steal the coins inside:
