Cardinal George Arrives In Rome, Prepares For Emotional Farewell
Cardinal George arrived in Rome on Tuesday to pay homage to the retiring Pope Benedict before turning the attention toward choosing a new leader of the Catholic church.
Cardinal George arrived in Rome on Tuesday to pay homage to the retiring Pope Benedict before turning the attention toward choosing a new leader of the Catholic church.
Chances for an American pope are greater than ever before, Francis Cardinal George tells CBS 2 Chief correspondent Jay Levine.
George says the Pope is a very private person and his public role was the most difficult for him.
Cardinal George on Wednesday started a four-month course of cancer treatment.
Doctors have discovered cancerous cells in Cardinal George's kidney, the archdiocese announced on Friday.
Francis Cardinal George must submit his resignation to Pope Benedict when he turns 75 Friday, and he wants to make sure that his financial house is in order when he leaves.
In a statement posted Friday on the Archdiocese Website, George said he was 'deeply sorry for the hurt that my remarks have brought to the hearts of gays and lesbians and their families.'
It's been a year of ups and downs, highs and lows, for Chicago's Francis Cardinal George. He talks with CBS 2 Chief Correspondent Jay Levine.
When Francis Cardinal George turns 75 on Jan. 16, he's required by church law to hand in his resignation. But after 15 years as Archbishop of Chicago, he's not ready to step down just yet, CBS 2 Chief Correspondent Jay Levine reports.
In the latest salvo in a very public battle over the leadership at St. Sabina, members of the church put their thoughts in black and white today--with a full-page advertisement in the Chicago Sun-Times.
Cardinal Francis George on Friday defended his suspension of Father Michael Pfleger, saying it is his job to deal with priests in crisis. CBS 2's Roseann Tellez reports.
Caught in the middle of the feud between suspended St. Sabina Pastor Michael Pfleger and Cardinal George is one of the priests assigned to fill the gaps in Pfleger's absence.
Cardinal George on Wednesday suspended Father Michael Pfleger as pastor at St. Sabina's, expressing frustration at Pfleger's ongoing public statements regarding his tenuous future in the Chicago Archdiocese.
Thousands of the faithful at the Vatican for Easter on Sunday will remain in Rome for the beatification of Pope John Paul II next week. Hundreds of Chicagoans also plan to make the journey.
CBS 2's Walter Jacobson says the fate of Father Michael Pfleger could be decided as soon as this Easter weekend.
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On Thursday afternoon, 20-year-old Caden Mura was shot and killed after police said he fired at officers.
The organizers are demanding the University of Chicago end all partnerships with Israeli institutions – including their ties with any collaborative research, exchange programs, or funding of organizations they claim sell weapons to Israel.
The Bears' two newest players were both in Chicago to be introduced at Halas Hall on Friday.
It was not immediately learned who was killed, or if police had a suspect in custody.
Prosecutors in former President Donald Trump's criminal trial in New York called two new witnesses to the stand on Friday, rounding out the first week of testimony.
Former National Enquirer boss David Pecker appeared on the stand for the third day, detailing an agreement the tabloid made with a former Playboy model.
The governor's plan to reduce homelessness is focused on addressing inequities that hurt the Black community.
The Supreme Court convened to consider whether former President Donald Trump is entitled to broad immunity from criminal charges in the 2020 election case.
Guidice said he left City Hall on good terms.
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.
The family didn't get their cut of the estate sale, not hearing back from the salesman until CBS 2 got involved.
The Better Business Bureau warns that anyone buying an event ticket should watch out for fake ticket scams.
Financial records show Paul Croft and J.D. Frost raised about $30 million for a hydrogen plant that was supposed to be, at one point, in Indiana. It never existed, an attorney says.
Anyone with these sausages in their refrigerators should throw them away or return them to the store.
The city's measles dashboard said a total of 63 measles cases have been confirmed in Chicago this year, with one new case this week.
The department said anyone who visited the Sam's Club at 9400 S. Western Ave. in Evergreen Park one day last week may have been exposed to someone with measles.
Health officials are warning consumers not to consume Infinite Herbs basil sold at some Trader Joe's and Dierberg's stores after 12 people were sickened.
Officials said there was no known link between this case and the recent outbreak of measles at a migrant shelter in Chicago.
Health department officials said the case does not appear to be linked to new migrant arrival shelters in Chicago, and the source of infection is unknown.
Mayor Brandon Johnson denied that the Bears' shiny new dome could end up costing taxpayers a pretty penny.
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.
The company announced Tuesday that it received a stalking horse bid to purchase its operating assets.
Dozens of typewriters clutter the shelves of the 24-year-old business owner's workshop inside his parents' home in Downers Grove.
The closure affects both Dom's locations in Chicago, and all 33 Foxtrot stores in Chicago, Texas, and the Washington D.C. area.
Harvey Weinstein's 2020 conviction on felony sex crime charges has been overturned by the State of New York Court of Appeals.
Still, Ravinia is capitalizing on the situation with a limited-edition shirt—reading, "Ravinia Interrupta," and calling the cicada buzz the loudest song of summer.
The singer was found deceased at her home, a representative said.
Anticipation was growing at a fever pitch before Taylor Swift's latest album, "The Tortured Poets Department," dropped at midnight EDT. But it turned out it's actually a double album.
Guitar legend Dickey Betts, who co-founded the Allman Brothers Band and wrote their biggest hit, "Ramblin' Man," has died.
The U.S. is supplying Patriot missiles to Ukraine to help in its defense against attacks by Russia.
Meanwhile, the aftermath of the shootout was visible a day later in the form of bullet holes everywhere. CBS 2's Tara Molina reports.
The organizers are demanding the University of Chicago end all partnerships with Israeli institutions – including their ties with any collaborative research, exchange programs, or funding of organizations they claim sell weapons to Israel. CBS 2's Sabrina Franza reports.
CBS 2 is partnering with local schools for the United Way’s April Food Day.
CBS 2 is partnering with local schools for the United Way’s April Food Day.
Jeremy Mack, 28, of the West Garfield Park neighborhood, was charged with multiple felony counts.
Arise Chicago, a workers' rights organization, said Friday that they have filed charges with the Illinois Department of Labor on the former Foxtrot employees' behalf.
The Bears' two newest players were both in Chicago to be introduced at Halas Hall on Friday.
On Thursday afternoon, 20-year-old Caden Mura was shot and killed after police said he fired at officers.
The organizers are demanding the University of Chicago end all partnerships with Israeli institutions – including their ties with any collaborative research, exchange programs, or funding of organizations they claim sell weapons to Israel.
Expert panel discussion centers the focus on the disparity that 1 in 3 victims of crime in Chicago is a Black woman
Police arrived at the scene sooner than if they had waited for the first 911 call.
Anthony Robinson's attorney said his previous defense lawyer failed to present evidence that showed it was physically impossible for him to be the shooter.
The village board is working on a resolution to hire Lightfoot, a former federal prosecutor before her lone term as Chicago's mayor, to investigate claims Henyard has been misusing public funds.
DCFS Director Heidi Mueller was asked Thursday why some kids in the system are being held in psychiatric hospitals longer than medically necessary.
The Bears' two newest players were both in Chicago to be introduced at Halas Hall on Friday.
Odunze was a star receiver at Washington and is coming off a year with 92 receptions and more than 1,600 yards, earning him All-American honors.
Williams represents the organization's best hope at finally having a franchise quarterback for the first time since Harry Truman was president.
Fans were in attendance at a big draft day party at Soldier Field Thursday night.
The NFL draft gives players a chance to show their style and many take advantage with custom-made suits.
On Thursday afternoon, 20-year-old Caden Mura was shot and killed after police said he fired at officers.
It was not immediately learned who was killed, or if police had a suspect in custody.
Jeremy Mack, 28, of the West Garfield Park neighborhood, was charged with multiple felony counts.
Jaheim Henyard, 22, pleaded guilty in October to one count of carjacking and two counts of robbery, according to court records.
Indiana State, Porter County Sheriff's, and Valparaiso police officers saturated the neighborhood where it all happened Thursday afternoon.