Cubs legend Sammy Sosa returns to Chicago for first time in years
Sosa swung by the "Steve Cochran Show" ahead of a few events around town.
Sosa swung by the "Steve Cochran Show" ahead of a few events around town.
He says he hasn't been in Chicago for so long that he still hasn't even seen the Wrigley Field renovations.
Christopher Morel, Matt Mervis and Seiya Suzuki homered and the Chicago Cubs cooled off the New York Mets with a 7-2 victory.
The Cubs have never seemed to acknowledge that Sosa's time with the team produced far more positives than perceived slights since.
Ricketts pointed to Sosa's place as a controversial figure in baseball's steroid era as the reason why he hasn't been welcomed back.
At a time of year in which we have nothing to talk about, Sosa has turned ... pink.
The Cubs have reacted to Sosa's recent comments by choosing to ignore him, as they should.
High-ranking Cubs officials were apparently upset by Sosa's recent comments to a blogger.
Sosa has had a non-existent relationship with the organization since the unceremonious ending to his 2004 season.
You can't reward the kingpin and in good faith shut out the dutiful players who did the legwork of hitting all those dingers in the steroid era.
Sosa has had a non-existent relationship with the Cubs since his exit after the 2004 season.
Enshrinement for catching great Mike Piazza, suspected of PED use, could change the game for others.
Feeling good feels better than carry spite. It's time Sammy Sosa and the Cubs bury the hatchet.
With Manny Ramirez in the fold, could the Cubs embrace Sammy Sosa again?
Carlos Zambrano still loves Chicago and cracking jokes.
"He is a young man that is trying to show everybody he belongs here," Cubs manager Rickey Renteria says.
Thomas also called current White Sox first baseman Jose Abreu "must-watch TV."
What's Bud Selig's legacy? An idiotic home-field advantage rule and PEDs.
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The frosty relationship will continue until Sammy Sosa tells the truth.
Sammy Sosa's early departure in 2004 finale and link to PEDs has contributed to a frosty relationship.
The 100-year celebration of Wrigley won't include Sosa, Zambrano, Maddux or Sandberg.
Let's not forget that Ryan Braun tried to ruin an innocent man's reputation.
The Chicago Cubs invited both Hall of fame pitcher Greg Maddux and infielder Ryne Sandberg to the Cub Convention this weekend.
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Staff Sgt. Charles Crmulett was originally from Streamwood, and joined the Air Force in 2016.
A week ago Thursday, Flossmoor Mayor Michelle Nelson said the village was "parting ways" with Jones. Last week Jones – the south suburban village's first Black police chief – filed a federal civil rights lawsuit.
The fire broke out in a chemical plant at 4650 S. Racine Ave. in the early afternoon Monday.
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A week ago Thursday, Flossmoor Mayor Michelle Nelson said the village was "parting ways" with Jones. Last week Jones – the south suburban village's first Black police chief – filed a federal civil rights lawsuit.
The study also found that predominantly Black and Latino populations were disproportionately less likely to be tested for lead, but also disproportionately exposed to contaminated drinking water.
Staff Sgt. Charles Crmulett was originally from Streamwood, and joined the Air Force in 2016.
The fire broke out in a chemical plant at 4650 S. Racine Ave. in the early afternoon Monday.
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On Oct. 26, 2022, 7-year-old Akeem Briscoe was struck and killed by a single stray bullet while washing his hands.
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A week ago Thursday, Flossmoor Mayor Michelle Nelson said the village was "parting ways" with Jones. Last week Jones – the south suburban village's first Black police chief – filed a federal civil rights lawsuit.
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ComEd claimed one woman owed almost $10,000 on what was supposed to be a bill for $49.20.
The study also found that predominantly Black and Latino populations were disproportionately less likely to be tested for lead, but also disproportionately exposed to contaminated drinking water.
The eclipse, expected on April 8, will be the last one visible from the continental U.S. until 2044.
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Of the 12 cases, 10 have been linked to a migrant shelter in Pilsen.
CEO Scott Kirby said the airline was already planning an extra day of training for pilots starting in May and changes in training curriculum for newly hired mechanics.
Brothers opened K's Department Store three quarters of a century ago – and now, one of them has to close it for good.
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Gym members hope the heavy lifting of advocacy will save their gym from being the latest business closure on Chicago's South Side.
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The club informed its members it hired an art appraisal firm to help sell this original Claude Monet painting, "Pommiers en Fleurs." Board members approved the sale to help pay off some debt.
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The Julia C. Lathrop Homes along the Chicago River used to be a public housing complex. The beautiful North Side location is filled with some ugly buildings. They're vacant eyesores that have waited years to be redeveloped, so CBS 2 looked into the latest on Lathrop.
Crosetti Brand, 37, was charged Friday in the murder of Jayden Perkins, 11, and the stabbing of his mother.
Police said Williams was in an alley outside Gusto's when he was approached by a suspect in a blue vehicle. The suspect pulled out a gun and began shooting.
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