Kirk's condition upgraded to good
U.S. senator who suffered stroke last month watched Super Bowl with family, doctor saysSen. Mark Kirk has been upgraded to good condition and was able to watch the Super Bowl on Sunday night, said Dr. Richard Fessler, who operated on Kirk after a stroke last month. Read more...
Chicago Tribune news - Local news, Yesterday, 10:20pm
Locals try to revive Ramova Theater
Once biggest cinema in Bridgeport, Ramova has been shut for 26 yearsWith its ornate terra cotta facade, the 1,400-seat theater once attracted thousands of moviegoers to its exquisite Spanish-courtyard-style auditorium, with cozy balconies nestled on the inside walls and a vaulted ceiling painted with a fresco of a night sky. Read more...
Chicago Tribune news - Local news, Yesterday, 10:20pm
Judge ends parental rights of mom who abandoned newborn
Boy found outside Wheaton apartment building to remain in custody of foster parentsA toddler would be better off with his foster family than with his mother, a Myanmar refugee who abandoned him outside a Wheaton apartment building, a DuPage County judge ruled Monday. Read more...
Chicago Tribune news - Local news, Yesterday, 10:20pm
Rose Exits Early, But Bulls Pummel Nets 109-87
Carlos Boozer scored 24 points and the Chicago Bulls beat the New Jersey Nets 109-87 Monday night. Read more...
Chicago news, weather, sports, traffic and video from cbs2chicago.com: Local News, Yesterday, 10:12pm
Jackson, Halvorson spar over ethics
Congressman defends actions amid probe linked to Blagojevich scandalU.S. Rep. Jesse Jackson Jr. said Monday that he did not violate House ethics rules when he had a fundraiser buy a plane ticket for a woman who had a secret relationship with the congressman. Read more...
Chicago Tribune news - Local news, Yesterday, 9:53pm
Man Trapped In Sand Silo For Hours In Naperville
Two vacuum trucks were used to remove the sand from around a factory worker, who was taken Edward Hospital in Naperville in “stable” condition. Read more...
Chicago news, weather, sports, traffic and video from cbs2chicago.com: Local News, Yesterday, 8:51pm
Big Ten considers national 4-team playoff
Semifinals would be played on college campus of higher seed; title game could be bid out, like Super BowlSources told the Tribune that a Big Ten plan would remove the top four teams from the BCS bowl pool and have semifinal games played on the campus of the higher seed. Read more...
Chicago Tribune news - Local news, Yesterday, 8:11pm
Movie life in Chicago: managing the New 400
The four-screen movie house at 6746 N. Sheridan formerly know as the Village North recently reopened under new management and a new name. Read more...
Chicago, IL - Topix.net, Yesterday, 6:44pm
Naperville Grade School Begins To Cope With Loss Of Slain Teacher
Parents and children on Monday were trying to come to grips with the weekend stabbing death of Naperville second-grade teacher Shaun Wild. CBS 2's Vince Gerasole reports. Read more...
Chicago news, weather, sports, traffic and video from cbs2chicago.com: Local News, Yesterday, 6:37pm
Empire Carpet Purchases Rival Luna Carpet
The Empire carpet company has bought its rival, Luna Carpet, but neither company is going away anytime soon. Read more...
Chicago news, weather, sports, traffic and video from cbs2chicago.com: Local News, Yesterday, 6:10pm
Eastwood ad sparks the discord it decries
Clint Eastwood's Super Bowl ad for Chrysler was intended to be a call for people of all ideological stripes to come together for the common good. But not even Dirty Harry can stop the discord of election-year politics. >> Super Bowl photos Read more...
Chicago Tribune news - Local news, Yesterday, 5:59pm
Cubs Claim Cardenas, Designate DeWitt
The Cubs announced Monday they have claimed infielder Adrian Cardenas off waivers from the Athletics. Read more...
Chicago news, weather, sports, traffic and video from cbs2chicago.com: Local News, Yesterday, 5:14pm
Durbin: Egypt’s Treatment Of U.S. Visitors, Including Cabinet Member’s Son, An ‘Outrage’
The American citizens facing criminal trial in the troubled nation include Sam LaHood, son of U.S. Transportation Secretary Ray LaHood, a former Republican congressman from Peoria. Read more...
Chicago news, weather, sports, traffic and video from cbs2chicago.com: Local News, Yesterday, 5:07pm
Four dead in wrong-way I-80 wreck
Four men are dead after a wrong-way driver crashed with another vehicle on Interstate 80 early Monday near Hazel Crest, Illinois State Police said. Read more...
Chicago, IL - Topix.net, Yesterday, 4:40pm
Emery To Start For Hawks On Tuesday
While head coach Joel Quenneville won't name a full-time starter in the net, he did say veteran Ray Emery will get the nod for Tuesday's game. Read more...
Chicago news, weather, sports, traffic and video from cbs2chicago.com: Local News, Yesterday, 4:35pm
Edholm: Do Whatever It Takes To Win
In the final minutes of Super Bowl XLVI the Giants were presented with an interesting decision. Read more...
Chicago news, weather, sports, traffic and video from cbs2chicago.com: Local News, Yesterday, 3:59pm
Empire Carpet buys Luna
The owner of Empire Carpet purchased rival Luna Carpet. Both brands, each famous for their catchy ad jingles, will operate and advertise separately. Read more...
Chicago Tribune news - Local news, Yesterday, 3:58pm
Report: Bogans Calls Release By Bulls ‘A Slap In The Face’
If you're thinking New Jersey Nets guard Keith Bogans will have extra motivation tonight against his former team in New Jersey then you would be correct. Read more...
Chicago news, weather, sports, traffic and video from cbs2chicago.com: Local News, Yesterday, 3:51pm
Tinley Park Career Fair Draws Hundreds Seeking Jobs
About 200 to 300 job seekers showed up for a career fair in Tinley Park on Monday. Read more...
Chicago news, weather, sports, traffic and video from cbs2chicago.com: Local News, Yesterday, 3:47pm
Super Bowl draws record 111.3M viewers
For the third consecutive year, the Super Bowl set a record as the most-watched television show in U.S. history. Read more...
Chicago Tribune news - Local news, Yesterday, 3:40pm
Chicago Marathon Fills Up In Record Time
Registration for the 2012 Bank of America Chicago Marathon closed in record time Monday, as the maximum 45,000 participants signed up in six days for the 35th anniversary of the race. Read more...
Chicago news, weather, sports, traffic and video from cbs2chicago.com: Local News, Yesterday, 3:26pm
Kirk Upgraded To Good Condition
More than two weeks after suffering a stroke and undergoing brain surgery, U.S. Sen. Mark Kirk (R-IL) has been upgraded to good condition and doctors said he will soon begin rehabilitation. Read more...
Chicago news, weather, sports, traffic and video from cbs2chicago.com: Local News, Yesterday, 3:19pm
Chicago Yet Again Makes Forbes’ ‘Most Miserable Cities’ List
It just wouldn’t be February without Forbes Magazine yet again slapping Chicago with the distinction of a place on the Most Miserable Cities list. Read more...
Chicago news, weather, sports, traffic and video from cbs2chicago.com: Local News, Yesterday, 2:55pm
Durbin, Amtrak: Venting Issues At Old Post Office Hurt Union Station
U.S. Sen. Dick Durbin said Monday he hopes the owner of the Old Post Office building is going to make good on his word to help vent harmful exhaust fumes from Union Station, located just below the building. Read more...
Chicago news, weather, sports, traffic and video from cbs2chicago.com: Local News, Yesterday, 2:25pm
More Accusations Surface Against Former Wisconsin Associate AD
University of Wisconsin police have opened an investigation into new allegations against a former athletic official accused of trying to fondle a male student at a pre-Rose Bowl party. Read more...
Chicago news, weather, sports, traffic and video from cbs2chicago.com: Local News, Yesterday, 2:22pm
Big Doug Breaks Down Super Bowl
Check out Bears legend Doug Buffone breaking down the Super Bowl with The McNeil and Spiegel Show. Read more...
Chicago news, weather, sports, traffic and video from cbs2chicago.com: Local News, Yesterday, 2:09pm
Building Boom Set To Begin At Northwestern
A building boom appears to be ahead for Northwestern University, as it plans to spend more than $150 million to build a new visitor center and two new academic buildings. Read more...
Chicago news, weather, sports, traffic and video from cbs2chicago.com: Local News, Yesterday, 1:50pm
Arkush: Super Bowl ‘Seemed Like A Sloppy, Mid-Season Game’
One day after Eli Manning and the Giants took home their second Super Bowl in four years, one NFL expert wasn't pleased with what he saw. Read more...
Chicago news, weather, sports, traffic and video from cbs2chicago.com: Local News, Yesterday, 1:48pm
From Chumps To Champs: Giants Cap Stunning Season With Super Bowl Title
Beset by injuries, the Giants were counted out before the season even began. At 7-7, they seemed doomed to narrowly miss the playoffs. Forget about all of that now. Get ready for a parade, New York. Read more...
Chicago news, weather, sports, traffic and video from cbs2chicago.com: Local News, Yesterday, 1:45pm
WATCH: Jubilant Giants Sing ‘I Got A Ring!’ On Flight Home From Indy
Sure, the Giants' victory parade down the Canyon of Heroes is still a day away. But can you blame them for starting the celebration early? Read more...
Chicago news, weather, sports, traffic and video from cbs2chicago.com: Local News, Yesterday, 1:45pm
Clouds And Fog, But Temps Over 40 Again
Clouds and patchy fog will continue through the afternoon, as temperatures once again top out in the 40s. Read more...
Chicago news, weather, sports, traffic and video from cbs2chicago.com: Local News, Yesterday, 12:44pm
Wisch: Make Super Bowl Monday A Federal Holiday
What if Super Bowl Monday was a federal holiday? And you could just sleep in, never change out of your pigskin pajamas and lounge around watching Super Bowl commercials on YouTube all day long? Read more...
Chicago news, weather, sports, traffic and video from cbs2chicago.com: Local News, Yesterday, 12:40pm
Some companies bracing for post-Super Bowl worker absenteeism
Surveys suggest productivity, attendance suffers the day after the big gameIf your office appears emptier than usual Monday, there could be an explanation. Read more...
Chicago Tribune news - Local news, Yesterday, 12:40pm
The greatest Soul Train performance?
Though I possess a vague knowledge of Soul Train and Don Cornelius, I had never quite realized the massive impact that both had on soul music, music television, and on soul music, music, and television. Read more...
Chicago, IL - Topix.net, Yesterday, 12:40pm
Betting Break Down For Super Bowl XLVI
Check out the full break down of how money was made and lost on Super Bowl XLVI. Read more...
Chicago news, weather, sports, traffic and video from cbs2chicago.com: Local News, Yesterday, 12:21pm
Amare Stoudemire’s Brother Dies In Car Crash
A Florida Highway Patrol report says Hazell Stoudemire was driving an SUV that crashed into the back of a trailer being towed by a truck early Monday morning. Read more...
Chicago news, weather, sports, traffic and video from cbs2chicago.com: Local News, Yesterday, 12:18pm
In Wake Of Stabbing, Naperville Councilman Fights Lenient Liquor Law
When the Naperville City Council meets tomorrow night, one member wants to revisit a new, looser liquor law that is due to take effect on May 1. Read more...
Chicago news, weather, sports, traffic and video from cbs2chicago.com: Local News, Yesterday, 12:01pm
Gisele Rips Patriots’ Receivers While Defending Brady
Supermodel Gisele Bundchen was understandably upset after Tom Brady, her husband, and the New England Patriots lost the Super Bowl Sunday night. Read more...
Chicago news, weather, sports, traffic and video from cbs2chicago.com: Local News, Yesterday, 11:52am
City To Settle Lawsuit From Family Terrorized By Rogue Cops
David Stewart and Sharon Wilkins learned at least two lessons during their year of terror: Get to the door quickly and always keep plenty of cash on hand. Read more...
Chicago news, weather, sports, traffic and video from cbs2chicago.com: Local News, Yesterday, 11:48am
USA Today’s Highest Rated Super Bowl Ads
Here are the 20 highest-ranking Super Bowl ads, as measured on USA Today’s Ad Meter. Read more...
Chicago news, weather, sports, traffic and video from cbs2chicago.com: Local News, Yesterday, 11:44am
Gisele Consoles Brady, Rips Bleepin’ Patriots Receivers After Loss
"My husband cannot (bleeping) throw the ball and catch the ball at the same time," Tom Brady's supermodel wife snapped after the game. Read more...
Chicago news, weather, sports, traffic and video from cbs2chicago.com: Local News, Yesterday, 11:44am
Museum Of Broadcast Communications To Honor Don Cornelius
The Museum of Broadcast Communications will honor “Soul Train” creator Don Cornelius with a special tribute Wednesday night. Read more...
Chicago news, weather, sports, traffic and video from cbs2chicago.com: Local News, Yesterday, 11:40am
Aikman: Giants Win Super Bowl Behind Strong Coughlin
With his team's Super Bowl win Sunday night, Giants head coach Tom Coughlin has now moved into an elite category of head coaches in NFL history. Read more...
Chicago news, weather, sports, traffic and video from cbs2chicago.com: Local News, Yesterday, 11:30am
Simply Giant: Tom Coughlin Leads Franchise To 4th Lombardi Trophy
No more hot seat for Tom Coughlin. No more second-guessing. The 65-year-old made NFL history on Sunday. Read more...
Chicago news, weather, sports, traffic and video from cbs2chicago.com: Local News, Yesterday, 11:04am
Patriots’ Wes Welker Not So Sure-Handed When It Matters Most
Blame me, Welker said. Blame me for letting a ball I always catch fall to the ground. Read more...
Chicago news, weather, sports, traffic and video from cbs2chicago.com: Local News, Yesterday, 11:04am
What A Catch! Manningham’s Fourth-Quarter Grab One For The Ages
Sure, Victor Cruz had on his dancin' shoes Sunday. But it was fellow wide receiver Mario Manningham who saved the Giants with his feet. Read more...
Chicago news, weather, sports, traffic and video from cbs2chicago.com: Local News, Yesterday, 11:04am
VIDEO: Watch Sunday’s Super Bowl Commercials Again
Check out some of the commercials form aired during Super Bowl XLVI. Read more...
Chicago news, weather, sports, traffic and video from cbs2chicago.com: Local News, Yesterday, 10:53am
Brady's wife rips receivers
Tom Brady is taking plenty of heat in the aftermath of Super Bowl XLVI, but the supermodel wife of the New England quarterback says the blame for the Patriots' loss belongs elsewhere. Read more...
Chicago Tribune news - Local news, Yesterday, 10:51am
Quinn Approves City’s Plan To Bust Speeders With Cameras
Gov. Pat Quinn has signed legislation allowing the City of Chicago to use cameras to catch speeders near schools and parks. Read more...
Chicago news, weather, sports, traffic and video from cbs2chicago.com: Local News, Yesterday, 10:50am
New Trier Community Mourns Former Teacher, Administrator
Students and staff at New Trier High school are grieving over the weekend death of a former teacher and administrator. Read more...
Chicago news, weather, sports, traffic and video from cbs2chicago.com: Local News, Yesterday, 10:45am