PAWS Chicago works to nurse abandoned, injured bulldog back to health
PAWS Chicago is nursing an injured bulldog back to health after the animal was dropped off at the organization's adoption center earlier this month.
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PAWS Chicago is nursing an injured bulldog back to health after the animal was dropped off at the organization's adoption center earlier this month.
The Chicago Bird Collision Monitors got a rather unusual call this past weekend about two bald eagles in a bit of a predicament.
A quick response from Arlington Heights police helped catch as slow-moving culprit.
On Saturday afternoon, someone on a boat noticed the pit bull terrier, named Farrow, standing in a drainpipe near the Harrison Street Bridge.
The Brookfield Zoo is asking the public to help them name their newest axolotl.
A dog was rescued by Chicago firefighters from an apartment in Chatham early Wednesday morning.
Brady Heiser is from Crown Point, Indiana, and now works as a teamster—hauling loads for Hollywood studios. But when the fires broke out, Heiser started hauling horses, cows, and other animals instead.
Brady Heiser is from Crown Point, Indiana, and now works as a teamster—hauling loads for Hollywood studios. But when the fires broke out, Heiser started hauling animals instead.
Flint Creek Wildlife Rehabilitation believes someone may have raised the hawk illegally in captivity.
On Thursdays, we highlight pet rescue organizations around Chicago. This week, we're featuring two adorable dogs from Wright-Way Rescue. Cheddar is almost three months old, and Calloway is two and a half months old. They're looking for sweet, special forever homes.
For three months, they helped him grow and gain independence, all while carrying for hundreds of other animals in Kane County.
A baby owl that was found alone and helpless is now back where he belongs, thanks to a dedicated local rescue. CBS News Chicago followed his journey from rehabilitation to freedom and was there to witness the heartwarming moment he spread his wings.
On Thursdays, pet rescue organizations around Chicago are in the spotlight. This week, PAWS Chicago's Ashley Podjasek brought Chickpea, who's almost three months old and looking for her forever home.
Simon was rescued in 2020 after a family who initially had tried to sell him off for Thanksgiving dinner.
The wheelchaired broad-breasted bird died suddenly after surgery to amputate his infected leg.
Every Thursday, CBS Chicago highlights pet rescue organizations around Chicago. Stacy Zeidman with Border Tails Rescue in Northbrook is with Chappell Roan, an adorable pit bull looking for a forever home.
Every Thursday, CBS Chicago highlights local pet rescues in our area. Today, it's Barb's Precious Rescue from Palatine. Founder and vice president Barb Weber is two adorable kittens looking for forever homes.
Every Thursday, CBS Chicago highlights local pet rescues in the area. Today, it's Barb's Precious Rescue in Palatine, featuring Chandler and Marlow, two adorable kittens looking for a forever home.
Firefighters in suburban North Chicago saved three kittens who were dumped into a portable toilet filled with human waste.
They'll be up for adoption in the next few weeks.
The cats were transferred from the Humane Society of Northwestern Iowa, and arrived Saturday afternoon at the PAWS Chicago Nan and Wayne Kocourek Medical Center in Little Village.
Each Thursday, CBS 2 highlights pet rescue organizations around Chicago, and this week, Marybeth Stone from Reach Rescue has brought the very sweet Lily who is looking for that special forever home.
Christina Morrison with Second City Canine Rescue joins CBS 2 with Aurora, an active fun, young retriever looking for a special forever home. An ideal home would be one with a sibling where she can run around in the backyard.
Each Thursday, CBS 2 highlights pet rescue organizations around Chicago. Back in the studio is Greg with Anderson Humane and Laredo, a one-year-old terrier mix looking for that special forever home.
The adorable dogs came from the organization's Last Litter Program and they'll be ready for adoption very soon. Visit the Chicago Rescue Authority for more information on the animals looking for that special forever home.
Up until kickoff, Ryan Field might be tackled with questions and concerns from neighbors not ready for change.
A defense attorney for one of the "Broadview Six" immigration protesters alleged in court Tuesday that he had "reason to believe" that U.S. Attorney Andrew Boutros had personal contact with members of the grand jury who indicted the group in October.
Of the nearly 250 people considered AWOL from Cook County's electronic monitoring program, almost a third of them are facing charges for violent crimes.
A Chicago teen being held in U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement custody in Kentucky is now on his way home, after a judge allowed him to go free on bond just in time to graduate from high school.
A man from northwest suburban Oakwood Hills is facing felony charges, accused of intentionally hitting a family member with his car.
A top DHS official directed ICE attorneys to aggressively pursue administrative fraud cases against immigration lawyers accused of filing false asylum claims.
A new study from the Cook County Treasurer's office underlines growing concerns about the impact the Illinois megaprojects bill could have on the county's property tax base and overall fiscal health.
Attorney General Todd Blanche said the ballroom is "being constructed for the physical safety and security of all Presidents, their families, staff, Foreign Dignitaries, and guests."
Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson got a warm sendoff Sunday as he prepares for a trip to the Vatican.
U.S. officials and negotiators were discussing a process to reopen the Strait of Hormuz, sources briefed on the conversations said.
A new study from the Cook County Treasurer's office underlines growing concerns about the impact the Illinois megaprojects bill could have on the county's property tax base and overall fiscal health.
As thousands of Chicagoans wrap up road trips over the Memorial Day holiday weekend, gas prices in the city have reached the highest levels seen in four years.
Consumer and environmental advocates said Monday that they found overcharges buried in the most recent rate-hike request by Nicor.
One week away from Memorial Day weekend and the unofficial start of the summer travel season, with gas prices remaining high, negotiations were set to resume Monday at the largest oil refinery in the Midwest.
Chatham residents say they're losing a vital resource as Walgreen's prepares to close its store near 86th and Cottage Grove.
Menopause can feel like a major turning point for millions of women, with symptoms like fatigue, weight gain, and brain fog can make women feel like their bodies aren't their own.
The head of the World Health Organization says Ebola has killed at least 7 people in Congo, but the U.N. agency says it knows the epidemic "is much larger."
A person suspected of having hantavirus in Winnebago County, Illinois, turned out to be a false alarm, officials said Monday.
The DuPage County Health Department has confirmed its first positive tests for West Nile virus in pools of mosquitoes this year.
The Kane County Health Department was set Monday to offer a free mental health awareness webinar.
The owners of Gene & Georgetti steakhouse are suing a concessions operator over their expansion at Midway International Airport.
DraftKings announced Monday that it is closing its sportsbook operation at Wrigley Field after only about two years.
After more than 80 years, there will be no Ann Sather restaurant location in the 900 block of West Belmont Avenue in Chicago's Lakeview community, effective in June.
Flight attendants at Chicago-based United Airlines have approved a new labor contract, marking their first pay increases in six years.
The Chicago Fire FC announced Wednesday morning that its new stadium in the South Loop will be named McDonald's Park.
Sonny Rollins, the legendary tenor saxophonist known for his bold tone and constant experimentation, has died at 95.
Former CBS Chicago anchorman Bill Kurtis has signed off from his role as the judge and scorekeeper on the NPR weekly news quiz show "Wait Wait… Don't Tell Me!"
Pop star Britney Spears said she was "totally fine" to drive and had not had a drink for about six hours when she was pulled over by the California Highway Patrol.
After nearly a century on the air, CBS News Radio signed off, with the final reports airing on Friday, May 22.
Stephen Colbert hosted "The Late Show" for the final time Thursday night as the franchise came to an end after 33 years.
Two weeks after Ryan Field opens, high school rivals will compete under the stadium lights, rent-free. Developers say Ryan Field will ease into hosting events.
An Indiana State trooper was shot in the chest, but was wearing a bulletproof vest. Officials said he was transferred to the University of Chicago Hospital for surgery and has since been released. The driver of the stopped vehicle was killed in the shootout.
Of the nearly 250 people considered AWOL from Cook County's electronic monitoring program, almost a third of them are facing charges for violent crimes.
Gun control advicates and survivors from across Illinois are heading to Springfield on Tuesday to push for the first-of-its-kind Responsibility in Firearm Legislation (RIFL) Act. If approved, organizers say Illinois would become the first state to hold gun makers financially responsible for weapons they produced.
An Air Quality Alert is in effect only for northwest Indiana on Wednesday, where ozone pollution again reaches elevated levels. Chief Meteorologist Albert Ramon is tracking the latest in your First Alert Weather.
Ald. Desmon Yancy (5th Ward) said officers confiscated dozens of weapons, including tasers, guns, knives, and bear mace.
A Chicago teen being held in U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement custody in Kentucky is now on his way home, after a judge allowed him to go free on bond just in time to graduate from high school.
An Indiana State trooper was shot, and a suspect was killed during a shootout with officers during a traffic stop on I-80/94 in Hammond, Indiana.
Up until kickoff, Ryan Field might be tackled with questions and concerns from neighbors not ready for change.
A defense attorney for one of the "Broadview Six" immigration protesters alleged in court Tuesday that he had "reason to believe" that U.S. Attorney Andrew Boutros had personal contact with members of the grand jury who indicted the group in October.
Chicago has the largest air quality monitoring network in the country thanks to a partnership between the city, the University of Illinois Chicago, and local community groups.
An Indiana State Police trooper was shot, and a suspect was killed during a shootout with officers during a traffic stop on I-80/94 in Hammond, Indiana.
Data centers popping up all over Illinois are sucking up millions of gallons of water a day, at a pace that the state can't keep up with. But experts say tapping into wastewater resources would steer the state in a new and much safer direction.
Many Metra riders with disabilities have been forced to reroute their trips due to Monday's closure of the only elevator providing access to the Electric Line at Millennium Station in downtown Chicago.
Pothole complaints continue everywhere, but especially on one street in the Pullman neighborhood on the South Side of Chicago.
Up until kickoff, Ryan Field might be tackled with questions and concerns from neighbors not ready for change.
Munetaka Murakami homered, Anthony Kay pitched six sparkling innings and the Chicago White Sox stopped Minnesota's four-game win streak with a 3-1 victory over the Twins.
Henry Davis hit a go-ahead solo home run in the seventh inning to lead the Pittsburgh Pirates to a 2-1 victory over the Chicago Cubs.
With a loaded roster back, the St. Laurence High School baseball team is primed for what they hope is another long playoff run as the No. 1 seed beginning Wednesday at home.
Rafael Devers hit San Francisco's third grand slam in a seven-day span, a tiebreaking, fifth-inning drive that led the Giants over the Chicago White Sox 8-5.
A Chicago man accused of shooting and killing his 74-year-old grandfather last week in Auburn Gresham had previously raised concerns from his family about his mental health, according to Cook County prosecutors.
A man has been ordered detained until trial on charges that he ran over a woman with a car in Chicago's northwest suburbs last week.
A 17-year-old boy was killed and two men were critically wounded in a shooting on Tuesday morning in the Back of the Yards neighborhood on the South Side of Chicago.
Forest Preserves of Cook County police released a sketch Tuesday of a man wanted in the sexual assault of a woman in a forest preserve on Chicago's Northwest Side.
Three burglars broke into a discount store in Chicago's Logan Square neighborhood early Tuesday and stole the cash register.
