Suburban father with cancer surprised with trip to Disney World
Timothy, 25, is a father of two and fighting osteosarcoma, a cancer that took his arm. Doctors said he will die from the disease.
Timothy, 25, is a father of two and fighting osteosarcoma, a cancer that took his arm. Doctors said he will die from the disease.
Timothy, 25, is a father of two and fighting osteosarcoma, a cancer that took his arm. Doctors said he will die from the disease. But he and his family were recently treated to a heartwarming pleasant surprise. CBS 2's Lauren Victory reports.
The gift will support a seven-story 575,000 square-foot cancer care and research pavilion.
A new UChicago cancer care and research center will be Illinois' only freestanding facility dedicated solely to cancer. It is set to open in 2027 and has a total cost of $815 million.
The hardwood is starting to heat up for area high school basketball teams. Every team aspires to win a state championship, but one coach in suburban Palatine is battling for more.
Dave Yates said despite receiving the diagnosis, he was determined to return for his 18th season coaching.
Before you grab your steak knife, the scientists emphasize that the point of the study is not to advise people to eat more red meat.
The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention released new evidence of the cancer risks surrounding the former Sterigenics plant in suburban Willowbrook.
We know firefighters face risks on the job every day, but those risks continue even off the clock. According to the CDC, cancer is a leading cause of death among firefighters and ongoing research suggests firefighters are at higher risk of developing certain types of cancers.
A Chicago woman is on a mission to inspire women going through cancer treatment. CBS 2’s Audrina Sinclair is highlighting the Stay Beautiful Foundation with founder Ashleigh Cortes.
An insider from one of the companies accused of causing the problem spoke to CBS 2 Investigators.
A small northwest suburban town has been struggling with toxic chemicals in the ground around homes and schools. For 50 years, the list of cancer cases there has been growing. An insider from one of the companies accused of causing the problem spoke to CBS 2 Investigator Dave Savini, who's been tracking the problem for over a year.
Davarjaye "DJ" Daniel is on a mission to be sworn in by hundreds of law enforcement agencies from around the country.
Somers was most famous for her role as Chrissy Snow on the beloved 1970s sitcom "Three's Company."
"From a clinical perspective, this could be a game-changing approach to cancer therapy," said Dr. Jonathan Rivnay.
Scientists at Northwestern University have received $45 million in federal funding to develop a new implant that can detect and treat cancer.
Donations to Cal's Angels go to help fund pediatric cancer clinical trials, and fund wishes, a trip to the amusement park for one patient, a playset for another, and a racecar. CBS 2's Lauren Victory reports on one boy who has beaten back cancer five times with Cal's Angels alongside him.
Donations go to help fund pediatric cancer clinical trials, and fund wishes, a trip to the amusement park for one patient, a playset for another, and a racecar.
CBS 2's Lauren Victory has a preview of her story on several ways Cal's Angels tackles the harsh realities of pediatric cancer. She has more tonight at 10.
Sophie Nieves, 12, battled Leukemia for more than two years and was just declared cancer-free last month.
The Bears are taking Sophia and her family on a free trip to see the Bears play the Chiefs in Kansas City later this month. She'll even get to meet some of her favorite players.
A study published this month in the Journal of American Medical Association showed that more people under the age of 50 are getting cancer.
Jessica Zellermayer's words detailed the emotion and perspective of her journey for her thousands of readers.
A Chicago woman who dealt with a dreaded diagnosis shared her journey online. Jessica Zellermayer's words detailed the emotion and perspective of her journey for her thousands of readers. CBS 2's Joe Donlon had her story.
The World Health Organization is weighing in on aspartame, an artificial sweetener used in thousands of food and drink products.
Clarence and Wendy Weaver co-founded a corner store, ice cream parlor, and deli in 2014 as a part-time venture.
It was unclear late Friday if the two burglaries are related. But restaurant owner Billy Alvarez said there have been one too many.
The sightseeing trips can take off and land every five minutes or so from Vertiport Chicago on the Near West Side. Mike Palmer of the Gold Coast has heard enough.
Illinois Senate Bill 1807 looks to make "fleeing or attempting to elude" an officer by car a felony.
Taking advantage of a costly error on second baseman Gabriel Arias, the Sox improved to 8-6 since their ugly 3-22 start.
Illinois Senate Bill 1807 looks to make "fleeing or attempting to elude" an officer by car a felony.
Lawmakers on both sides of the aisle say the request is pretty much a non-starter.
U.S. Rep. Virginia Foxx (R-North Carolina), who chairs the House Education and Workforce Committee, said she has "grave concerns regarding Northwestern's persistent failure in addressing antisemitism."
The highly anticipated State Department report doesn't formally conclude Israel is in violation of U.S. or international law.
The university has said protesters sleeping in tents were given fair warning before the encampment was removed, but protesters said there was no such warning.
Alderpeople are looking to try to stop rogue towers from making thousands off drivers who thought they were signing their car away to someone they could trust.
Employees at dozens of now-closed Foxtrot Market and Dom's Kitchen stores, now jobless, wonder what comes next for them as their paychecks will soon end.
The family didn't get their cut of the estate sale, not hearing back from the salesman until CBS 2 got involved.
The Better Business Bureau warns that anyone buying an event ticket should watch out for fake ticket scams.
Financial records show Paul Croft and J.D. Frost raised about $30 million for a hydrogen plant that was supposed to be, at one point, in Indiana. It never existed, an attorney says.
Researchers hope their findings will inspire action to make hearing aid devices more affordable since they can cost over $1,000 per ear.
First known HIV cases from a nonsterile injection for cosmetic reasons highlights the risk of unlicensed providers.
The city's measles dashboard said a total of 63 measles cases have been confirmed in Chicago this year, with one new case this week.
The department said anyone who visited the Sam's Club at 9400 S. Western Ave. in Evergreen Park one day last week may have been exposed to someone with measles.
Health officials are warning consumers not to consume Infinite Herbs basil sold at some Trader Joe's and Dierberg's stores after 12 people were sickened.
Biden campaigned in the spot where Trump, to much fanfare, lauded a plan by Taiwan-based electronics giant Foxconn plan to build a $10 billion manufacturing facility that was supposed to eventually employ 10,000 people. Except it was never completed.
The Illinois Worker Adjustment and Retraining Notification (WARN) Act requires employers to notify workers of mass layoffs 60 days in advance.
Mayor Brandon Johnson denied that the Bears' shiny new dome could end up costing taxpayers a pretty penny.
Employees at dozens of now-closed Foxtrot Market and Dom's Kitchen stores, now jobless, wonder what comes next for them as their paychecks will soon end.
The company announced Tuesday that it received a stalking horse bid to purchase its operating assets.
This will be the first baby for Hailey and Justin Beiber, who announced their pregnancy after more than five years of marriage.
Brian Fox, a fellow producer and engineer at Albini's Electrical Audio studio in Chicago, confirmed Albini passed away Tuesday night from a heart attack.
For the past three months, a cast of 10 Asian American/Pacific Islander comedians has been working on the new program, "Youth in Asia (Are You Proud of Me Yet?)"
The stars came out for the the 2024 Met Gala in New York City. See some of the most eye-catching outfits of the night.
'Bob Hearts Abishola', the acclaimed comedy, is signing off after its fifth season on CBS.
CBS 2 Meteorologist David Yeomans has your 10 p.m. First Alert Weather forecast for Friday, May 10, 2024.
Clarence and Wendy Weaver co-founded a corner store, ice cream parlor, and deli in 2014 as a part-time venture. As CBS 2's Marie Saavedra reports, they are fighting food insecurity in their community and beyond.
Mima’s Taste of Cuba, was one of two restaurants located just blocks away from each other that were each burglarized in a similar fashion – just weeks apart. CBS 2's Marybel Gonzalez reports.
Robin Robinson, 65 -- not to be confused with the former CBS 2 and Fox 32 news anchor -- was struck and killed while crossing the street on Ogden Avenue in Downers Grove.
The sightseeing trips can take off and land every five minutes or so from Vertiport Chicago on the Near West Side. As CBS 2's Charlie De Mar reports, Mike Palmer of the Gold Coast has heard enough.
A rare severe geomagnetic storm watch meant some Chicago area residents saw the Northern Lights Friday night, and they may be back a night later.
Illinois Senate Bill 1807 looks to make "fleeing or attempting to elude" an officer by car a felony.
The sightseeing trips can take off and land every five minutes or so from Vertiport Chicago on the Near West Side. Mike Palmer of the Gold Coast has heard enough.
It was unclear late Friday if the two burglaries are related. But restaurant owner Billy Alvarez said there have been one too many.
Clarence and Wendy Weaver co-founded a corner store, ice cream parlor, and deli in 2014 as a part-time venture.
Expert panel discussion centers the focus on the disparity that 1 in 3 victims of crime in Chicago is a Black woman
Police arrived at the scene sooner than if they had waited for the first 911 call.
Anthony Robinson's attorney said his previous defense lawyer failed to present evidence that showed it was physically impossible for him to be the shooter.
The village board is working on a resolution to hire Lightfoot, a former federal prosecutor before her lone term as Chicago's mayor, to investigate claims Henyard has been misusing public funds.
DCFS Director Heidi Mueller was asked Thursday why some kids in the system are being held in psychiatric hospitals longer than medically necessary.
Taking advantage of a costly error on second baseman Gabriel Arias, the Sox improved to 8-6 since their ugly 3-22 start.
The Cubs took the lead in the sixth on Miguel Amaya's RBI single and then pulled away.
Rookie receiver Rome Odunze hopes Williams will help bring out the best in him as they prepare to come in together as highly-touted top-10 draft picks.
The Sox won their second straight and for the fourth time in six games to improve to 10-28.
The Cats will now play the waiting game to find out where they're headed for next week's NCAA Tournament on Sunday at 6 p.m. for the NCAA Selection Show.
It was unclear late Friday if the two burglaries are related. But restaurant owner Billy Alvarez said there have been one too many.
Illinois Senate Bill 1807 looks to make "fleeing or attempting to elude" an officer by car a felony.
The victim was walking around 7 a.m. when an unknown offender shot him in the chest, Chicago police said. He was taken to Loyola Hospital, where he died.
The employees on the scene were not injured, UIC police said.
A Kansas judge on Friday determined there was sufficient probable cause for the case against Shannon to go to trial. His trial date was tentatively set for June 10.