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The city says the school, formerly Wadsworth Elementary School, is ready to accept 250 migrants -- to start.
Parade organizers also brought in private security on top of the additional city resources already in place.
Cold is coming, but the forecast looks dry for the week ahead.
The CPD Marine Unit recovered the body of an adult man from the lake near the 1100 block of South Lakeshore Drive
The Trooper was inside the squad car at the time of the crash and was taken to an area hospital with non-life-threatening injuries.
The victims suffered non-life-threatening injuries and were transported to an area hospital for treatment, according to police.
Chicago police are warning residents to be on the lookout for two burglars posing as repair workers on the South and Southwest Sides.
The ages of the victims range from 3 to 52.
The three people who were killed in a shooting outside a rental home in a neighborhood in the Beverly Crest area have been identified.
Cold is coming, but the forecast looks dry for the week ahead.
Microbursts, which are difficult to forecast, could cause winds as high as 150 miles per hour.
As CBS2 Chief Meteorologist Albert Ramon explains, First Alert Weather is not a slogan. It is a promise
CBS2 News Chicago's weather forecast model — First Alert — helps digital users and traditional television viewers stay on top of Chicago's dynamic weather.
This is an issue we have been tracking for months.
It can happen in a lot of ways – including missing tips or overtime - or in the case of one worker we talked to, a company not mailing a paycheck altogether.
The homeowner was just being an honest guy and alerted the Chicago Department of Water Management to his unusually low bill.
"The issue with being a city employee is we are obligated to pay any city obligation," said paramedic Lisa Beard.
Phoenix police sergeant Jarrett Snowden, and officer Antoine "Bell" Larry each face charges of bribery conspiracy, extortion, and attempted extortion.
CBS 2 Meteorologist Robb Ellis has the 5:30 p.m. forecast for Sunday, Jan. 29, 2023.
Around 2:06 a.m., troopers responded to the crash on westbound I-90 milepost 78.5 near River Road.
Parade organizers also brought in private security on top of the additional city resources already in place.
Today you can learn "How the World Arrived on Lake Michigan's Shores."
The Ukrainian community is hosting its annual Caroling Together Festival - celebrating the birth of Jesus.
Georgia's Food Depot couldn't afford to pay the massive bill, so Peoples Gas shut off their service, leaving them unable to cook or provide heat.
CBS 2's Marissa Perlman spoke Tuesday with some of the migrants about their journey, and the organizations that are now scrambling to help.
Although Kevin Coachman has his limitations, don't underestimate what he's capable of.
Inspiration Kitchens is one arm of the Inspiration Corporation, a Chicago-based non-profit that's been fighting to eradicate poverty, and address inequity in the city for more than 30 years.
Cook County is on track to break a record that no one wanted – 2022 will likely be the worst year on record for opioid overdose deaths.
The Barrington-based non-profit's Springboard to Adulthood program helps foster youth get on their own; emotionally, physically, and financially.
Here are some of CBS 2's stories from 2022 that put a spotlight on the good being done in our community, and the ordinary people who are doing extraordinary things.
Jermaine Jordan is proving what it means to give a helping hand.
The Salvation Army distributed thousands of toys to children in need through their Angel Tree program.
The Chicago Bulls turned back a late rally and beat the Orlando Magic on Saturday night.
Parker made the announcement on Instagram saying, "While Chicago will always be my home, my family's home is on the west coast."
Northwestern takes on the Minnesota Golden Gophers Saturday at Welsh Ryan Arena in Evanston.
The Northwestern Wildcats men's basketball team returned from an eight-day hiatus due to COVID to win back-to-back games against Wisconsin and Nebraska.
Taylor Raddysh, Boris Katchouk, Jason Dickinson, Sam Lafferty, and Connor Murphy scored for the 'Hawks.
DeMar DeRozan had 28 points for the Bulls, while Zach LaVine finished with 18 points and nine rebounds, but was quiet in the second half.
Football could start as early as fall of 2025 and the committee's findings will be shared with the president at the end of the spring semester.
Chicago State University is looking for a new conference to play sports, and wherever they end up, the plan is to add football to the 15 sports programs already in the fold.
The goal was to go viral, and it worked. But it was not a great precedent to set in these times just to have people walking onto the court.
The city says the school, formerly Wadsworth Elementary School, is ready to accept 250 migrants -- to start.
Parade organizers also brought in private security on top of the additional city resources already in place.
Cold is coming, but the forecast looks dry for the week ahead.
The CPD Marine Unit recovered the body of an adult man from the lake near the 1100 block of South Lakeshore Drive
The Trooper was inside the squad car at the time of the crash and was taken to an area hospital with non-life-threatening injuries.
This is an issue we have been tracking for months.
It can happen in a lot of ways – including missing tips or overtime - or in the case of one worker we talked to, a company not mailing a paycheck altogether.
The homeowner was just being an honest guy and alerted the Chicago Department of Water Management to his unusually low bill.
"The issue with being a city employee is we are obligated to pay any city obligation," said paramedic Lisa Beard.
Phoenix police sergeant Jarrett Snowden, and officer Antoine "Bell" Larry each face charges of bribery conspiracy, extortion, and attempted extortion.
The mayor also encouraged everyone calling for justice to remain peaceful.
Rather than having all nine candidates at once, WCPT split up the debate.
Pritzker said the advanced placement course on Black history should not be changed "in order to fit Florida's racist and homophobic laws."
Surveillance video shows a sport-utility vehicle pulling up, and someone appears to get out and grab the sign for candidate Sam Royko.
The U.S. plans to send 31 top-of-the-line M1 Abrams battle tanks to Ukraine, delivering on a key request from Kyiv.
We have been investigating Window Depot USA of Chicago for weeks – with reports of multiple people who say they were scammed out of their money.
"The issue with being a city employee is we are obligated to pay any city obligation," said paramedic Lisa Beard.
Tom Reynolds has been sleeping in his living room for 12 years.
The drugstore chain said improved supplies allowed it to lift its restriction of six products.
We first told you last week about a home remodeling company that apparently duped many customers in our area for big bucks.
Watching such videos can be traumatic – affecting your mental and physical health.
The first major COVID challenge for Dr. Ezike came three years ago Tuesday.
March 2023 will mark three years since health officials declared COVID-19 a pandemic. Now, high case numbers of both flu and RSV are in the mix, creating what some people are calling a "tripledemic."
"Here in Illinois, we know that reproductive care is health care," Pritzker said. "A medical decision should be made between a patient and their health care provider."
"I am so proud that Illinoisans have shown their giving and caring spirit by signing up for this lifesaving program," retiring Illinois Secretary of State Jesse White said.
The mini-bottles, unlike the larger ones, do not contain any whiskey.
Artist's renderings were released Thursday of the interior and exterior plan for The Bellevue.
Party City filed for bankruptcy protection Tuesday after years of losses and weak sales.
CBS 2's Tara Molina asked the restaurant group directly about neighbors' concerns.
The Pickwick Theatre shows its final movie for now on Thursday night, but it may not be closed very long at all.
The Chicago Bulls turned back a late rally and beat the Orlando Magic on Saturday night.
Parker made the announcement on Instagram saying, "While Chicago will always be my home, my family's home is on the west coast."
Northwestern takes on the Minnesota Golden Gophers Saturday at Welsh Ryan Arena in Evanston.
Taylor Raddysh, Boris Katchouk, Jason Dickinson, Sam Lafferty, and Connor Murphy scored for the 'Hawks.
DeMar DeRozan had 28 points for the Bulls, while Zach LaVine finished with 18 points and nine rebounds, but was quiet in the second half.
Bad Bunny, Mary J. Blige, Brandi Carlile, Luke Combs, Steve Lacy, Lizzo, Kim Petras and Sam Smith will take the stage on "Music's Biggest Night."
The Chainsmokers, Miranda Lambert, The Black Crowes, and Charley Crockett will perform in concerts at the two-day event in Grant Park.
It's an art display consisting of cocktails and various unique displays created by about 100 artists.
The awards show honoring the best in film is scheduled to be held March 12.
Rick Nielsen of Rockford's Cheap Trick was there to help welcome the sculpture.
CBS 2 Meteorologist Robb Ellis has the 5:30 p.m. forecast for Sunday, Jan. 29, 2023.
Around 2:06 a.m., troopers responded to the crash on westbound I-90 milepost 78.5 near River Road.
Parade organizers also brought in private security on top of the additional city resources already in place.
Today you can learn "How the World Arrived on Lake Michigan's Shores."
The Ukrainian community is hosting its annual Caroling Together Festival - celebrating the birth of Jesus.
The best looks from the 62nd annual GRAMMY Awards on CBS.
Red carpet looks from the 61st annual GRAMMY Awards on CBS.
Meet Akiem Hicks
Meetup with Jed Hoyer