Cubs game, Millennium Park concert go on as planned despite world's worst air quality
People were still venturing out – regardless of the unhealthy conditions.
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People were still venturing out – regardless of the unhealthy conditions.
A Cubs game, and a Chicago Symphony Orchestra concert in Millennium Park, went on as planned Tuesday despite the dangerously poor air quality. CBS 2's Jermont Terry reports.
There are plans to add retail sports betting in the future upon approval from the Illinois Gaming Board.
The space will open as a bar and restaurant next week, and will open as a sportsbook pending approval.
Bryan Rollins, 40, is charged with two misdemeanor counts driving under the influence of alcohol.
Pedicab operator Sarah Yopp says the charges against the driver of the bus are insufficient given what happened. CBS 2's Charlie De Mar reports.
Cell phone video shows a bus driver hitting a pedicab outside Wrigley Field on June 11, 2023. The driver later was arrested for DUI. (Video provided to CBS 2)
Fans will receive a Chicago Cubs law enforcement baseball cap and $4 from each ticket sold will go to the National Law Enforcement Officers Memorial Fund.
Fans will receive a Chicago Cubs law enforcement baseball cap and $4 from each ticket sold will go to the National Law Enforcement Officers Memorial Fund.
The Cubs hosted the third annual STEM Fair to celebrate careers in science, technology, engineering, and math.
Local middle and high school students presented projects on the science of baseball, testing them out on the field.
At a Cubs game last week, a man swung for the fences and asked a woman in the bleachers for her number. The exchange was captured in a viral video.
We got the inside scoop Friday on a true Chicago love story.
The trio announced their schedule for "Five Albums. One Night. The Tour." on Tuesday. In each concert, they will perform the entirety of five albums.
"The Murphy's family and all of us here would like to thank everyone for their support during this difficult time," Murphy's Bleachers said in part on Twitter. "May she Rest In Peace."
Robinson broke baseball's color barrier in 1947.
The proceeds will be donated to the Chicago Police Memorial Foundation.
Children and teens are invited to explore careers and youth resources.
Whether this was their first opener or their 50th, this day at the Friendly Confines means a fresh start for the Cubs and for fans.
CBS 2's Marissa Perlman met some of the loyal fans Thursday.
Whether this was their first opener or their 50th, this day at the Friendly Confines means a fresh start for the Cubs and for fans. CBS 2's Joe Donlon and Marissa Perlman are live at Wrigley Field.
CBS 2 Sports Director Marshall Harris caught up with pitcher Hayden Wesneski in the clubhouse about his first Opening Day experience after making his debut late last season.
CBS 2 Sports Director Marshall Harris caught up with pitcher Hayden Wesneski in the clubhouse about his first Opening Day experience after making his debut late last season.
Leading up to this week, business representatives met with Town Hall (19th) District police to talk about safety through the season.
Leading up to this Cubs home opener week, business representatives met with Town Hall (19th) District police to talk about safety through the season. CBS 2's Marissa Perlman reports.
Outside of Gotlieb Memorial Hospital, supporters rallied around Riccardo Aguayo Rodriguez's family.
Last week, a lawsuit was filed claiming inhumane conditions at the facility in Broadview and how the people inside don't have access to their attorneys.
Chicago police said the robbery happened around 3:46 a.m. on the Red Line train in the 200 block of West Garfield Boulevard in Fuller Park.
Just over two years after the deadly Hamas terrorist attack on the Nova Music Festival in Israel, a traveling tribute to the victims and survivors has arrived in Chicago.
Many federal workers are struggling to make ends meet amid the ongoing government shutdown, including firefighters at the Great Lakes Fire Department at Naval Station Great Lakes.
U.S. Rep. Jesus "Chuy" Garcia will not seek reelection for his seat in Congress in 2026, a source told CBS News Chicago.
The U.S. Department of Agriculture told a federal court that it will tap into a contingency fund to allow states to issue partial SNAP benefits.
Senate Majority Leader John Thune said he's "optimistic" about ending the government shutdown this week.
Illinois lawmakers have approved legislation prohibiting immigration arrests near courthouses.
Two federal judges on Friday said the Trump administration must tap into contingency funds to make SNAP payments during the government shutdown.
The Food and Drug Administration is warning about additional cookware brands that could be leaching lead into your food.
Walgreens said it will close its office space in Chicago's Old Post Office building.
Insurance companies are increasingly using drones and aerial surveillance to snap photos of home, then reviewed by AI, to inform underwriting. That can cause mistakes, like the one that affected a homeowner in Kane County, Illinois.
Beginning Monday, homeowners in Cook County can apply for a chunk of $15 million as part of a property tax relief program.
Marilyn Hagerty, the North Dakota newspaper columnist whose earnest review of her local Olive Garden became a social media sensation, has died.
Chicago's Lurie Children's Hospital this week launched a new advanced leukemia program.
The Pink and Pearl Campaign held at Rush University Medical Center is designed to push a powerful message: that early detection for breast and lung cancer saves lives.
Doctors at Northwestern Memorial Hospital are the first in Illinois to offer a new treatment for atrial fibrillation, a heart condition that often strikes firefighters.
Three prominent Chicago hospitals are joining forces in the fight against breast cancer, through new clinical trials involving two drugs.
Doctors at UChicago Medicine saved the life of a 2-year-old boy who suffered a catastrophic spinal injury that is typically not survived.
The popular Unabridged Bookstore in Chicago's East Lakeview community celebrated 45 years in business this weekend.
Chicago's Latino-owned breweries combine their culture with craft beer for a unique take. This Hispanic Heritage Month, CBS News Chicago visited a couple of them.
The Central Area Plan 2045 seeks to transform and invest in the downtown area.
The grocery store chain came to an agreement with the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission to make the payout.
American Science & Surplus has also closed its warehouse and its online sales.
Diane Ladd, the actor known for her Oscar-nominated roles in "Alice Doesn't Live Here Anymore," "Wild at Heart," and "Rambling Rose" has died.
Prince Andrew is being stripped of his titles and must surrender his lease to Royal Lodge, according to a statement from Buckingham Palace.
Longtime Rogers Park resident Chad Willetts, a pianist and drummer, died suddenly on Friday, Oct. 17.
Britain's Prince Andrew will not use his royal titles any longer, he said in a statement released by Buckingham Palace on Friday.
Frehley was recovering from a "minor fall" that forced him to cancel a scheduled performance in late September, his tour manager had said.
Videos shared on social media showed Riccardo Rodriguez in a headlock on the ground next to a white truck, struggling with a border patrol agent.
The Broadview ICE processing center, where many at the meeting have been protesting outside for weeks, is the point of contention during a federal court hearing on Tuesday.
Just over two years after the deadly Hamas terrorist attack on the Nova Music Festival in Israel, a traveling tribute to the victims and survivors has arrived in Chicago.
The StopAlong pizza shop in Bucktown and Wooden Paddle Pizzeria in Lemont gave away free pizzas over the weekend.
The chief of staff to U.S. Rep. Jesus "Chuy" Garcia has filed petitions to run for his seat in Congress in 2026, fueling speculation Garcia will step down at the end of his term.
A Winthrop Harbor man under investigation by the U.S. Secret Service was arrested Monday morning at his home in Lake County, Illinois.
A source told CBS News Chicago that U.S. Rep. Jesus "Chuy" Garcia will not seek reelection for his seat in Congress in 2026.
Outside of Gotlieb Memorial Hospital, supporters rallied around Riccardo Aguayo Rodriguez's family.
Last week, a lawsuit was filed claiming inhumane conditions at the facility in Broadview and how the people inside don't have access to their attorneys.
Chicago police said the robbery happened around 3:46 a.m. on the Red Line train in the 200 block of West Garfield Boulevard in Fuller Park.
Starting in 2026, Illinois schools will be required to teach students about climate change. One CPS school in Back of the Yards is well ahead of the curve thanks to one of their teachers.
Documents obtained by CBS News Investigators found Radule Bojovic, a Hanover Park police officer arrested by ICE two weeks ago, had valid work authorization and no criminal record.
Families said a rat infestation is plaguing their Jefferson Park neighborhood, and they want to know why the city isn't doing more to help. They've even resorted to trapping the rats themselves.
A deadly crash last week has reignited concerns about a dangerous intersection at Illinois Route 50 and County Line Road, between Peotone and Manteno in Chicago's far south suburbs.
A woman who was punched in the head in a random attack in Chicago five months ago – one of several women who are victims of similar attacks – is coming forward in hopes of preventing more assaults.
The Saints are the Chicago area's only 9U Division 1 Pop Warner Team, made up of 9-year-olds.
Pete Crow-Armstrong, Ian Happ, and Nico Hoerner all received baseball's most famous fielding honor.
Brunson scored 31 points and Karl-Anthony Towns added 20 and 15 rebounds as the Knicks handed the Bulls their first loss, 128-116 on Sunday night.
Williams passed for 280 yards and three touchdowns, and he also caught a TD pass from D.J. Moore on a trick play for the Bears' first score.
Evan Bouchard scored 2:43 into overtime and the Edmonton Oilers beat the Chicago Blackhawks 3-2 on Saturday night.
A woman was shot and wounded by a man during a quarrel Monday morning in Chicago's Edgewater neighborhood.
Alvin Thomas is charged with the murders of Huayi Bian, 36, and Weizhing Xiong, 38.
Two men are facing federal charges in what the Federal Bureau of Investigation has called a "potential terrorist attack" that was allegedly targeting Halloween weekend.
Chicago police on Sunday issued a community alert about a string of robberies and retail thefts targeting pharmacies last month in north lakefront neighborhoods.
At 1:45 a.m., four people were shot in the 3400 block of North Clark Street.
