Suburban Chicago mural pays tribute to its blues legacy
The Bluebird Records recording sessions took place on the top floor of the now-Leland Tower, formerly the Leland Hotel where artists recorded more than 300 songs.
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The Bluebird Records recording sessions took place on the top floor of the now-Leland Tower, formerly the Leland Hotel where artists recorded more than 300 songs.
From 1937 and 1938, Aurora stood at a crossroads where some of the country's blues artists came to record. The stage is now set for a new mural honoring the city's connection to the blues. CBS 2's Sara Machi has the story.
Aurora police have not provided any details on the investigation at the Holiday Inn Express & Suites Aurora – Naperville.
Supporters addressed the mayor and alderpeople during public comments at an Aurora City Council meeting Tuesday night.
President Biden placed a wreath at the Tomb of the Unknowns at Arlington National Cemetery, Mayor Brandon Johnson took part at a wreath-laying ceremony back in Chicago. And World War II veteran Dick Miller led the Memorial Day Parade in Aurora.
Patrick Hilby, a Wisconsin commit, is one of the best high school runners in the country, especially in the 800-meter run.
Some of the best high school athletes in Illinois are chasing gold at Eastern Illinois University this weekend, and one runner from Aurora Central Catholic is no stranger to the top of the podium. Patrick Hilby is one of the best high school runners in the country, especially in the 800-meter run. The senior and Wisconsin commit is chasing another win at the IHSA state meet, which would go nice with some of the other victories that are already on his resume.
On Tuesday evening, the City of Aurora honored Miller with a proclamation from Mayor Richard Irvin and sash ahead of the parade.
On Tuesday evening, the City of Aurora honored Dick Miller, 97, with a proclamation from Mayor Richard Irvin and sash ahead of the parade.
The rain skirted the Chicago area Tuesday night, but the strong winds ripped down trees and power lines in many communities. CBS 2's Jermont Terry reports from Aurora.
The right fielder is the Division III leader in hits and garnered attention for his way of supporting new Chicago Cubs pitcher Shota Imanaga.
Laura Waegner is retiring form Holy Angels School in Aurora, where she has taught for 54 years. She talked with CBS 2’s Jim Williams and Marie Saavedra on Friday.
The department has partnered with My90, a community engagement platform, to send post-contact surveys to community members who have requested a police response.
If you can't adopt permanently, shelters are looking for foster parents to clear space.
A resident reported a fire inside a bedroom that was upgraded to a two-alarm by arriving companies after seeing a large amount of smoke while en route, fire officials said.
"Your Voice" is part of a greater effort to redesign the Aurora city website, with a full rollout planned for early next year.
Jennifer was charged with two counts of aggravated battery to a police officer, two counts of aggravated battery on a public way, and aggravated assault of a police officer. Sheba was also charged with two counts of aggravated battery to a police officer in addition to aggravated battery on a public way causing bodily harm and resisting a peace officer causing injury.
The design is a nod to the Roman goddess of dawn, also named Aurora.
The design is a nod to the Roman goddess of dawn, also named Aurora.
The growing and dangerous trend of making false calls to trigger big police responses is targeting innocent families.
Aurora police descended on the Adkins family's home at midnight one night with officers telling them to come outside - questioning whether they had weapons and wanting to search their home. CBS 2 Investigator Dave Savini reports on the shocking way a false claim was made to send police to their house.
Someone sent a message through the Domino’s Pizza app claiming a man’s wife and kids were being held at gunpoint at an Aurora home. Police then rushed to the house armed with rifles and left the family terrified, as CBS 2 Investigator Dave Savini reports.
At the Aurora complex, men in safety suits were seen taking a close look at a barrel marked with the logo of the pool maintenance company Rola-Chem.
Video taken just after 2 a.m. showed the massive response at Arbor West Apartments, at 1240 Nantucket Rd. in Aurora.
Aurora's Todd Elementary School closed in 2019, but it reopened on Wednesday as the new Fox Valley Apartments to house working families.
ISU knocked off No. 1-ranked and defending champion North Dakota State in the Football Championship Subdivision playoffs.
Daniel Hardy, Cole Kmet, and Kyle Monangai volunteered with the Salvation Army to serve a BBQ holiday meal to shelter residents and others in need.
It is unclear what led up to the crash or if any injuries were reported.
Rylee Parker discovered his goldendoodle, Cooper, was missing after his car was ransacked while he validated his parking.
It has been more than a month since the City of Harvey began reducing their workforce, amid a partial government shutdown due to severe financial trouble. Since then, another round of layoffs has hit city employees.
Majority Leader John Thune announced that the Senate will vote on a Republican-led measure alongside a Democratic bill to extend expiring tax credits.
President Donald Trump's former attorney in battleground Wisconsin is alleging that a judge presiding over his case and that of two other Trump aides charged with felonies related to the 2020 election is guilty of misconduct and must step aside.
An Indiana State Senate committee advanced a proposed new congressional map after hearings Monday, after months of contentious debate and pressure from the Trump administration.
The Justice Department can release investigative materials from a sex trafficking case against Ghislaine Maxwell, the longtime confidant of Jeffrey Epstein, a federal judge ruled.
The Federal Transit Administration is demanding that the CTA take immediate action to improve safety or risk losing funding.
A condo owner in Country Club Hills says he's forced to sell his home after his condo association failed to reimburse him for repairs to his leaking roof. Edward Hadnott's condo has sat empty since a major roof leak in 2022.
The U.S. stopped minting pennies this week, and some groups have issued a warning about the headaches that can create for some businesses and consumers.
Why is one school in the west Chicago suburb of Lisle paying a water bill three times higher than another? The answer has to do with a private utility company.
The Food and Drug Administration is warning about additional cookware brands that could be leaching lead into your food.
Walgreens said it will close its office space in Chicago's Old Post Office building.
The newest measles vaccination numbers released by Chicago Public Schools shows immunizations are finally moving in the right direction.
Two pregnant Black women recently faced alarming neglect at hospitals in Indiana and Texas, highlighting racial disparities in maternal care.
Illinois Gov. JB Pritzker on Tuesday signed a bill aimed at protecting vaccine access in Illinois.
Roseland Community Hospital on Monday celebrated the opening of a new sickle cell treatment clinic.
Consumers with the imported pans should throw them away due to the severe health risks posed by lead, the agency warns.
A Culver's is coming to Chicago's South Loop, a real estate broker has confirmed.
A new vision for passenger rail is on track in southeastern Wisconsin. The MARK Passenger Rail Commission held its inaugural meeting on December 5, 2025, at Racine City Hall.
U.S. Steel says it'll resume making steel slabs at its Granite City Works plant in Illinois amid strengthening demand.
Traffic at O'Hare International Airport is growing faster than expected, and this has Chicago city leaders wanting to make big changes to future construction plans at the airport.
Small Business Saturday was disrupted by the winter storm for many business owners in Chicago, but in the Rogers Park neighborhood, a group of business owners came together to draw customers.
Paramount Skydance's $30 per share offer comes just days after Netflix agreed to buy parts of Warner Bros. in a deal valued at nearly $83 billion.
The nominations for the 2026 Golden Globes have been announced. Here are the nominees.
Landon Wallace, better known as Power 92 radio and Chicago Bulls mixer DJ Commando, died last week.
Thirty-five years after throngs headed to a theater near them to see "Home Alone," you can have a lovely cheese pizza, just for you, like Macaulay Culkin's Kevin McCallister character did.
Frank Gehry was known for designing the Guggenheim Museum Bilbao in Spain and the Walt Disney Concert Hall in Los Angeles.
The report blames Instacart’s algorithmic pricing experiments. The AI model places different price tags on identical products without revealing it to consumers.
The scents are inspired by crisp apple, vintage cola, and ginger ale flavors. The company is randomly selecting 1,000 fans to receive a roll of wrapping paper and a 12-pack of the corresponding flavored soda.
A recent study of more than 200 adults with chronic pain found users cut their morphine dose by 22% over 18 months.
A recent study of more than 200 adults with chronic pain found users cut their morphine dose by 22% over 18 months.
Snow will impact the mid-morning hours tomorrow through the early afternoon with heavy bursts of snow at times.
A Chicago Border Patrol agent is facing federal charges for allegedly sexually assaulting four women at Chicago area hotels while on the job in 2022.
It has been more than a month since the City of Harvey began reducing their workforce, amid a partial government shutdown due to severe financial trouble. Since then, another round of layoffs has hit city employees.
Rylee Parker discovered his goldendoodle, Cooper, was missing after his car was ransacked while he validated his parking.
It is unclear what led up to the crash or if any injuries were reported.
The Chicago White Sox will have the first overall pick in the 2026 Major League Baseball draft.
A Chicago woman battling ALS said she's been struggling just to get a disabled parking space in front of her Bridgeport home.
Days after new Cook County Chief Judge Charles Beach ordered an urgent review of the county's electronic monitoring program, Sheriff Tom Dart said this crisis isn't new, and that he's been warning lawmakers of problems for years.
Charles Beach was sworn in on Monday as Cook County's first new chief judge in 24 years, and takes over amid a political firestorm over what appears to be systemic issues with how accused criminals are being monitored before trial.
Some Chicagoans found out the hard way on Monday that the overnight winter parking ban is in effect.
The electronic monitoring system in Cook County has come under increased scrutiny, after a woman was set on fire in a horrific arson attack on the Blue Line, with critics demanding answers as to why the suspect wasn't already behind bars.
ISU knocked off No. 1-ranked and defending champion North Dakota State in the Football Championship Subdivision playoffs.
Daniel Hardy, Cole Kmet, and Kyle Monangai volunteered with the Salvation Army to serve a BBQ holiday meal to shelter residents and others in need.
The Chicago White Sox will have the first overall pick in the 2026 Major League Baseball draft.
Despite Sunday's loss and losing the top spot in the NFC North, fans said they're confident the Bears will bounce back.
Leo Carlsson scored two goals and rookie Beckett Sennecke had a goal and an assist in the Anaheim Ducks' 7-1 victory over the road-weary Chicago Blackhawks.
A man stood charged with attempted murder Tuesday in a shooting involving a Chicago police officer in the Morgan Park neighborhood this past weekend.
A man died after being with multiple gunshot wounds in an alley in Chicago's North Lawndale neighborhood early Tuesday morning.
The Federal Transit Administration is demanding that the CTA take immediate action to improve safety or risk losing funding.
A man has been charged with setting a fire in the apartment building where he lived to cover up the shooting death of his roommate last month in Cicero, Illinois.
A man was charged with impersonating a police officer and other counts after a chain of events that led to gunfire from real police officers in Aurora, Illinois.
