Day long book retreat coming to Chicago's American Writer's Museum
Dozens of bookworms will gather on Monday for the retreat being billed as the "ultimate in-person book club". Visit
Dozens of bookworms will gather on Monday for the retreat being billed as the "ultimate in-person book club". Visit
The store said in a post on X that the window displayed a Palestinian flag with a sign calling for a ceasefire.
The author of the book, Daniel De Vise talks about the memories of the Blues Brothers in his new book, "The Blues Brothers: An Epic Friendship, The Rise of Improv and the Making of an American Film Classic.
Call and Response Books plans to debut its new store in a couple of months.
The book giant added 31 stores last year and plans to open 50 more this year.
Barnes & Noble has also started construction at the old Bed, Bath & Beyond location at the Town Square Shopping Center on Indianapolis Boulevard. in Schererville, Indiana.
"Unfortunately, only about 10% of mainstream children's books have Black faces in them."
CBS 2's Jamaica Ponder visits the Black Child Book Fair that's grown a lot since its debut five years ago. The event is also going national inspiring kids and the authors who write for them.
The book teaches principles like how to tackle debt, build generational wealth, and support family within a reasonable framework.
Dr. Youn's new book, "Younger For Life: Feel Great and Look Your Best With The New Science of Autojuvenation" gives tips on how to turn back the clock without going under the knife.
Chicago writer, columnist, and former Chicago Tribune editor, Georgia Garvey, is noting the humor of life in a new book “Everything Is Going To Be Okay Until It’s Not.”
According to the American Library Association, there were 67 attempts to ban books in Illinois in 2022.
A Garden of Flowers is a follow-up to his national bestseller "The Caterpillar and the Butterfly.
Emma Noyes' struggle with anorexia and bulimia started at the age of 18.
Libreria Giron sold English learning and self help books even to this day. But like any good story, this one, too, has to come to an end.
It's the end of an era as a Little Village institution, a family-run bookstore that's operated for half a century, is closing its doors. As the owners close this chapter, they spoke to CBS 2's Marybel Gonzalez about their history and community.
If you're looking to unload some books, Chicago's only non-profit bookstore has a new location in Logan Square that's gladly accepting donations.
Readers of all ages - including adults and children - are invited to stop by the Douglass Branch Chicago Library near Homan and 13th Street to get a free book.
It's free to attend and takes place Saturday and Sunday from 10 a.m. until 6 p.m.
About 3,000 kids count on one nonprofit in the northern suburbs for new books every year.
About 300,000 kids count on one nonprofit in the northern suburbs for new books every year. But thousands of books are going to waste because they were ruined after a big storm on Tuesday night. CBS 2's Noel Brennan had the story from Lake Bluff.
Chicago is inviting residents to join the city's largest book club. On Wednesday, the Chicago Public Library announced its latest pick for the One Book, One Chicago program.
The UN Chief has declared that the world has left the era of "global warming" and now is in "global boiling" Rolling Stone Journalist and author of "The Heat Will Kill You First: Life and Death on a Scorched Planet" joined the stream to discuss why July has been the hottest month in recorded human history. In his book, Goodell examines why temperatures are rising so fast and if there is anything to be done to reverse the damage of anthropogenic climate change. "The Heat Will Kill You First" is available right now online and in stores.
"It literally goes against freedom of speech. It's dangerous and we have to step up for our libraries and librarians."
In the fall, student athletes across Chicago collected books and delivered them to the school, because it didn't have a library. So the teens created 24 mini libraries for classrooms there.
Highs will be in the upper 70s with breezy conditions on Wednesday.
Matt Reum was trapped for six days after his truck swerved off the highway, rolled across a creek, and crash-landed underneath a bridge near Portage, Indiana, just before Christmas.
"It's a taste you won't find anywhere else, and it's only available once every 17 years!" Noon Whistle Brewing said.
Mike Tauchman had two hits and two RBIs for the Cubs, who had dropped three of four.
On Tuesday evening, the City of Aurora honored Miller with a proclamation from Mayor Richard Irvin and sash ahead of the parade.
This all comes as homelessness has been on the rise in Chicago, and across Illinois, for years now.
Former Supt. Eddie Johnson was adamant that he is not being paid by the company to promote it. He said he just thinks it works.
Former President Donald Trump's defense rested its case at his "hush money" trial after calling two witnesses to the stand.
Robert Costello, a witness called by former President Donald Trump's defense team, was severely admonished by the judge over his behavior on the stand.
The Environmental Protection Agency warns that cyberattacks against water utilities around the U.S. are becoming more frequent and more severe.
A string of recalls connected to Wisconsin-based supplier Schreiber Foods has now extended to Aldi stores after similar recalls at Hy-Vee and other grocery chains.
With more and more such companies popping up, and salespeople showing up on doorsteps, who is making sure they're legitimate?
It also happens that the contractor was on a list specifically provided by the state.
Alderpeople are looking to try to stop rogue towers from making thousands off drivers who thought they were signing their car away to someone they could trust.
Employees at dozens of now-closed Foxtrot Market and Dom's Kitchen stores, now jobless, wonder what comes next for them as their paychecks will soon end.
Chicago health officials said medetomidine has not previously been detected in Chicago.
North Carolina Republicans are pushing forward with their plan to repeal a pandemic-era law, citing crime and recent campus protests.
Thursday was Mental Health Action Day and CBS is partnering with MTV to provide grants to local nonprofits that give people the tools to improve their mental health.
So far, there have been eight cases of invasive meningococcal disease in Chicago in 2024 to date.
Researchers hope their findings will inspire action to make hearing aid devices more affordable since they can cost over $1,000 per ear.
Consumers may pay more, or less, for the same items by stocking up just a few miles away.
Earlier this spring, the grocery store Foxtrot Market ordered 600 baseball caps from local apparel and gift shop Alice & Wonder – only to go out of business abruptly soon afterward.
Kadeya has developed a vending machine that dispenses a drink—and then takes a bottle back, cleans it, and can dispense a new one.
Biden campaigned in the spot where Trump, to much fanfare, lauded a plan by Taiwan-based electronics giant Foxconn plan to build a $10 billion manufacturing facility that was supposed to eventually employ 10,000 people. Except it was never completed.
The Illinois Worker Adjustment and Retraining Notification (WARN) Act requires employers to notify workers of mass layoffs 60 days in advance.
Those auditioning were asked to sing 16 bars a cappella from a contemporary musical theatre song to show their range.
Hip-hop mogul Sean "Diddy" Combs posted a video on social media apologizing for his "inexcusable" behavior and that he takes "full responsibility" for his actions.
Jim Parsons and Mayim Bialik are reprising their roles from "Big Bang Theory" in part one of the "Young Sheldon" series finale.
Steve Buscemi was allegedly punched in the face in Manhattan's Kips Bay neighborhood last week.
This will be the first baby for Hailey and Justin Beiber, who announced their pregnancy after more than five years of marriage.
A man called police after spotting someone struggling in the Chicago River.
Severe storms did not materialize in the Chicago area Tuesday as expected – but the system still brought strong and damaging winds that toppled trees and took out power.
CBS Chicago meteorologist Laura Bannon has the forecast.
On Tuesday evening, the City of Aurora honored Dick Miller, 97, with a proclamation from Mayor Richard Irvin and sash ahead of the parade.
Noon Whistle Brewing is offering its exclusive locally-harvested Cicada-Infuesed Malort at its Lombard brewpub.
Wind gusts reached 60 to 70 mph in Hampshire, Illinois, in Kane County.
There were multiple fatalities from a tornado that ripped through the small Iowa town of Greenfield, which saw homes and businesses destroyed.
Flames first shot through the rear of a house at 5247 N. Laramie Ave. The wind was so fierce that the fire quickly spread to the two houses to the north, and also charred a backyard tree.
Highs will be in the upper 70s with breezy conditions on Wednesday.
Matt Reum was trapped for six days after his truck swerved off the highway, rolled across a creek, and crash-landed underneath a bridge near Portage, Indiana, just before Christmas.
Former Supt. Eddie Johnson was adamant that he is not being paid by the company to promote it. He said he just thinks it works.
Plenty of high school seniors are 18 years old, and some are even older.
Maria Roque filed numerous police reports and got a protection order. But the system that was supposed to protect her failed.
Chicago does not resell their guns, but some suburban police departments do to reduce costs.
Why are more than 27,000 people in Cook County still holding on to their weapons when they shouldn't?
Mike Tauchman had two hits and two RBIs for the Cubs, who had dropped three of four.
Garrett Crochet and three relievers combined on a two-hitter, Corey Julks and Danny Mendick each had two RBIs and the Chicago White Sox snapped a four-game losing streak by beating the Toronto Blue Jays 5-0.
Manager Craig Counsell also announced Tuesday that struggling starting pitcher Kyle Hendricks is out of the rotation and will move to the bullpen.
Chicago Sky rookie Angel Reese can now call herself a professional sports team owner.
By the seventh inning, Kenwood was still leading 3-1 with one out, when Lane Tech's Tyler Trapp hit a double.
Police said two men began fighting with a victim on a northbound train, and one of the men shot him.
All were being treated at area hospitals Tuesday night.
Ardaries Harris, 26, Jordan Fox, 24, and Roosevelt Veal, 26, each are facing federal conspiracy and weapons charges.
Police and prosecutors say Agnieszka Rydzewski convinced her co-worker and secret lover, Anthony Calderon, to shoot and kill her boyfriend, Arturo Cantu Jr.
Police said the group sometimes used stolen cars to crash into stores, stealing items from inside.