Community organizations step up for migrants bused from Texas, donations flood in

As 75 migrants spent their second night in Chicago after being bused from Texas, local organizations have ensured they will not be emptyhanded.

• Sep 1, 2022

Chicago Football Classic doesn't take field, but it gives dozens of scholarships to HBCUs

"We couldn't let COVID slow us down," said Everett Rand. "We still did something."

• Aug 23, 2022

School in Lakeview launches 'L' train art fundraiser to ensure all students can take school trips

"We wanted to make sure that finances were not a barrier whatsoever for any of our students for our travel," said Hawthorne principal Trish Davlantes.

• Aug 12, 2022

Chicago community organizations come together to meet challenges with new school year coming

Between COVID, rising prices, and staffing shortages, the need is great.

• Aug 9, 2022

New men's homeless shelter in Rogers Park has green light, but not everyone likes the idea

"Our community's feelings about this are complex and the concerns are complex," said Ald. Maria Hadden (49th).

• Aug 4, 2022

South Shore block club shows power in numbers; fights for services and amenities

Block clubs have long been a bedrock in Chicago and help bring communities together.

• Aug 4, 2022

Chicago shelters say inflation driving more people to use their services

So far this year, the centers have served 2,163 guests. Last year in total, the number was 422.

• Aug 5, 2022

Love Fridges seek to nourish Chicago communities with food and support

The Chicago Love Fridge is celebrating its second year operating free community refrigerators around the city.

• Aug 1, 2022

Two artists seek to create community with La Esquina center in Pilsen

CBS 2's Marybel González spoke Thursday to the founders about their mission.

• Jul 28, 2022

Pilsen couple transformed home into butterfly sanctuary, want to pay efforts forward

"It feels like you are giving life to the world," said Claudia Galeno-Sanchez.

• Jul 25, 2022

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