Creative mother and son share business spaces in historic Bronzeville
Makafui Searcy and his mother have found a mutually advantageous situation for their businesses that benefits the community.
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Makafui Searcy and his mother have found a mutually advantageous situation for their businesses that benefits the community.
The Black History Month event connected more than 150 African American college students with corporate leaders, including representatives from Microsoft, Amazon, and UI Health.
Ladies of Virtue offers mentoring, leadership development, and mental health support to help Black girls become confident, purpose-driven leaders.
CBS Chicago highlights stories that celebrate the theme for Black History Month 2025: African Americans and labor.
Tanesha Peeples, a storyteller and founder and CEO of The Roots Initiative, is here to talk about the work of resistance, self-love, and legacy. African Americans' legacy is a sacred task handed down through generations. It's resistance, resilience, and reimagining.
Tanesha Peeples, a storyteller and founder and CEO of The Roots Initiative, is here to talk about the work of resistance, self-love, and legacy. Today the work lies in the design of systems and spaces that honor our communities, celebrate our culture, and empower our youth.
Yusef's passion him on a path to award-winning success, and now, the chance to help others have that success too.
During Black History Month, social justice artist Tonika Johnson is honoring teacher and artist Margaret Burroughs, who co-founded the DuSable Museum of African American History.
If you had to create the perfect teacher, what type of qualities would they have? Today we'll talk about one of the greatest educators in American history: Marva Collins.
During Black History Month, we are honoring Rev. Augustus Tolton, the first African American ordained as a Catholic priest.
Throughout Black History Month, CBS News Chicago is sharing critical stories about people and moments that have shaped the nation. Ernest Crim III, an educator and author, has helped share lessons on Black history, and discusses how important it is to get these stories out.
During Black History Month, social justice artist Tonika Johnson is honoring playwright Lorraine Hansberry, who shattered barriers as the first Black woman to have a play performed on Broadway.
Makafui Searcy and his mother have found a mutually advantageous situation for their businesses that benefits the community. Jackie Kostek reports.
A selection of his favorite images, curated from tens of thousands of negatives, are on display as part of series celebrating Black History Month.
Meet a man who sees life through a lens of beauty. Howard Simmons was one of the first Black photographers for the Chicago Sun-Times. Now, the 81-year-old photographer is opening up his portfolio to the public in west suburban Oak Park.
All month long, CBS Chicago is bringing you the stories that celebrate the theme for Black History Month 2025: African Americans and labor, including the legacy of "Willis Wagons" and school segregation.
During Black History Month, social justice artist Tonika Johnson is honoring the Chicago Black Arts Movement, which inspires every photo she takes and every art project she does.
During Black History Month, we are honoring Tuskegee Airmen commanding officer Benjamin Davis Jr. After attending the University of Chicago, he went to West Point, and ended up becoming the first brigadier general in the U.S. Air Force.
At Barack Obama School of Leadership in STEM in Chicago Heights, students dress the part to celebrate Black heroes in science, the arts, and media — both past and present.
Aiden Talbert, 9, dressed up as Terry for the event at Barack Obama School of Leadership in STEM in Chicago Heights.
At Barack Obama School of Leadership in STEM in Chicago Heights, students dress the part to celebrate Black heroes in science, the arts, and media — both past and present. Noel Brennan reports.
A Chicago-based organization is tackling the problem of the falling number of Black men attending college by mentoring young Black men while they're still in high school.
The leaders' message was delivered inside the Walnut Room at Macy's — letting kids and adults know you can't be it unless you see it.
The leaders’ message was delivered inside the Walnut Room at Macy’s — letting kids and adults know you can’t be it unless you see it. Shardaa Gray reports on BUILD Chicago's Black Table event.
As we celebrate Black History Month, meet a man who is incredibly dedicated to his family, his industry, and his city.
A spokesperson for JB Pritzker did not share a timeline on when he will sign the bill into law.
The victims of Chicago's weekend shootings are between 13 and 47 years old.
The Lake County Sheriff's deputies responded to Route 173 near Crawford Road in Old Mill Creek, Illinois, for a traffic crash with injuries.
They suspects allegedly took the passenger's wallet, money, and hit him in the face while on the escalator at the CTA Red Line-Clybourn Station on July 12.
Chicago police said a 23-year-old woman ran a traffic light, hitting a squad car and causing it to roll over.
President Trump signed the country's first major legislation aimed at regulating cryptocurrency on Friday, hailing "the exciting new frontier" for the technology.
Wisconsin election officials have found that the former Madison city clerk broke five election laws during the 2020 presidential election.
President Trump has been diagnosed with a minor vein condition known as chronic venous insufficiency after he noticed swelling in his legs.
A Chicago protest dubbed the "Make Good Trouble Rally" on July 17 in honor of late U.S. Rep. John Lewis was held in Daley Plaza Thursday evening.
Maurene Comey is the daughter of former FBI director James Comey, who was terminated by President Trump in 2017.
The listing came with flashy social media videos to market the place that property owner Frank Diaz wasn't even selling.
The federal tax credits, which are meant to get drivers behind the wheel of electric cars, end Sept. 30.
ComEd is launching a $10 million customer relief fund for lower-income customers having trouble paying for electricity as prices rise.
The Antioch, Illinois, family said they wanted to share their story so others don't make the same mistake.
The rideshare customer made it very clear that her frustration is not over the amount of money that was charged, but rather that she was charged at all without her permission.
It is becoming apparent that the increase in ticks and tick bites is correlating to emergency room visits in Chicago and the rest of the Midwest.
Many Southeast, Southern and West Coast states are likely seeing an increase in COVID cases.
Parkinson's disease is a neurogenerative disease that affects more than 1 million people in the U.S. While some cases are caused by genetics, the cause is unknown in most.
The Wisconsin Supreme Court's liberal majority struck down the state's 176-year-old abortion ban on Wednesday, ruling 4-3 that it was superseded by a newer state law that criminalizes abortions only after a fetus can survive outside the womb.
The Illinois Department of Public Health regularly tests the water to determine when beaches are safe to reopen.
Some of the fans who received the email have long histories with the team, and there are a lot of concerns.
The Board of Trade Museum is open from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Monday through Friday, and is closed on weekends and federal holidays.
Right now, it is not exactly clear how the tax will be passed onto the consumer. But vaping products and popular Zyn pouches will now be subject to a 45% tax — up from 15%.
The Wisconsin Supreme Court has delivered a victory for environmentalists in the battle over the regulation of "forever chemicals" known as PFAS.
On Tuesday, July 1, the city's minimum wage will go up, along with wages for tipped workers, as part of Chicago's One Fair Wage Ordinance.
The Giallo Geltao event at the Logan Theatre in Logan Square is bringing four nights of Italian horror films paired with cold, sweet treats.
CBS will end "The Late Show with Stephen Colbert" and retire "The Late Show" franchise in May 2026, the company announced Thursday.
Connie Francis was a wholesome pop star of the 1950s and '60s whose personal life was filled with heartbreak and tragedy.
After years of working on and performing their song, "Pursuit," Chicago band Pixel Grip woke up to a surprise when they heard a sample of their song in a Travis Scott track.
"Severance," "The White Lotus," "The Studio" and "Hacks" are among the shows that earned top nominations for the 77th annual Primetime Emmy Awards as the 2025 nominees were announced Tuesday morning.
Meteorologist Kylee Miller shares how long the warning will last.
Israel claims Hamas is the hold up right now after refusing to give key data about how many Palestinians would be released in exchange for Israelis. Hamas claims Israel is not talking seriously about a permanent ceasefire, making a deal difficult.
Blackstone emerged as a front-runner in a deal created by President Trump after the company considered to take a minority stake.
Bolsonaro is a close ally of President Trump, and Bolsonaro's family members have lobbied the White House to punish the judicial figures in Brazil who are prosecuting him.
Nearly twenty inches of rain have fallen since Wednesday in parts of the South Chungcheong province.
The woman was taken to the hospital after she allegedly drowned a 1-year-old boy in Lake Michigan Friday night.
A spokesperson for JB Pritzker did not share a timeline on when he will sign the bill into law.
The victims of Chicago's weekend shootings are between 13 and 47 years old.
Tech company Astronomer said its board launched an investigation after CEO Andy Byron was seen embracing a coworker at a Coldplay concert.
The man accused of the murder of Chicago Police Officer Andrés Mauricio Vásquez Lasso two years ago took the stand in his own defense Friday at his trial, claiming he shot the officer "out of pure fear."
In 2017, Chicago police officers pointed guns in the face of Peter Mendez, then 9 years old, after raiding the wrong home. On Friday, Peter, now 17, spoke out for the first time about his family's $2.5 million settlement with the city.
The 1995 Chicago heat wave, which took place 30 years ago this week, remains the Chicago area's deadliest weather disaster.
The children left behind and the hidden toll of domestic violence in Chicago.
Three Chicago pharmacies were hit by burglars overnight. Police have not yet connected the three burglaries, but small business owners said this crew has hit them more than once and cost them thousands in damage.
Chicago Public Schools interim CEO Macquline King sat down with us to discuss the district's precarious financial situation and how she plans to reassure parents after a tumultuous year.
The Chicago White Sox breezed past the reeling Pittsburgh Pirates 10-1 on Friday night.
DJ Moore and his Moore2Life Foundation teamed up with the Boys and Girls Clubs of Chicago at Bartlett J. McCartin Club in Bridgeport to hand out backpacks filled with school supplies donated by Cradles to Crayons to 120 kids.
Seiya Suzuki hit a three-run homer, and the Chicago Cubs stopped Boston's 10-game win streak with a 4-1 victory over the Red Sox.
The Huskies are returning just four starters from last season, which was highlighted by a huge upset of Notre Dame in South Bend.
occer players ages 18 and 19 gathered at Lake View High School, 4015 N. Ashland Ave., to try out for the Abbott Dream Team.
A man who was attacked in River North while visiting his kids last week is warning others after learning about another similar attack in the neighborhood a short time later.
Prosecutors said Steve Farzam has allegedly impersonated first responders since 1999 and entered the Palisades Fire zone by using forged firefighter credentials.
Wisconsin election officials have found that the former Madison city clerk broke five election laws during the 2020 presidential election.
A Wisconsin judge has approved releasing a woman from a mental hospital, more than a decade after she nearly killed a classmate to please the fictional horror character Slender Man.
The LaSalle County Sheriff's office said Ronald W. Martin Jr., 45, was taken into custody.
