Chicago’s west side gets a reputation, so there are many in the community working to change that. “I believe where we are sitting right now is seven miles from downtown, but the lives of people who ...

CHICAGO -- After a career as a professional boxer and working as a classroom teacher, Jamyle Cannon combined his two passions and founded The Bloc on Chicago's West Side. "The Bloc spreads the love of ...

CHICAGO -- The gloves are on, and boxers are ready for a knockout this Pride month. The World Gay Boxing Championship is being held in Chicago. One man says the competition is more than a fight in the ...

CHICAGO -- When Melissa Herrera first stepped foot into the Chicago Youth Boxing Club in October 2019, the then-13-year-old was ready to throw in the towel. But now she can't imagine life without ...

CHICAGO -- A Chicago boxing club is not only teaching children about how to keep in shape, but it also instills confidence and determination in young athletes. Jamyle Cannon said he started The Bloc ...

CHICAGO (CBS) -- An era is coming to an end at Hamlin Park, as a longtime boxing coach is set tgo put up his gloves for the last time. Coach Bill Heglin will soon retire after 51 years with the ...