Palatine animal rescue takes in cats abandoned amid immigration crackdown
An animal rescue shelter in Palatine, Illinois, is working to find forever homes for cats left behind by their owners amid recent immigration crackdowns.
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An animal rescue shelter in Palatine, Illinois, is working to find forever homes for cats left behind by their owners amid recent immigration crackdowns.
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Suzanne Le Mignot has a photo of her cats, Luce and Luna, frozen in place on her bed after she came back from vacuuming, while Mary Kay Kleist shows us the holiday lights at Cantigny Park in Wheaton.
If you're looking for a new furry friend, PAWS Chicago is hosting their holiday adopt-a-thon this weekend.
Barb’s Precious Rescue is holding its annual Whiskers and Wishes event in Palatine, where visitors can make lasting holiday memories with their cats or kittens. Joining us is Barb Weber, the founder of Barb’s Precious Rescue and Adoption Center.
Meet Paisley, the PAWS pet of the week! The 8-year-old is easy going and is looking for a quiet home.
Sakay and Satay are looking for forever homes. They are available for adoption through PAWS Chicago.
Veterinarians say that's not exactly true as pets and their people just have different kinds of bacteria.
Meet Suzanne Le Mignot’s cats Luce and Luna, who are now 3 years old. Meanwhile, Kylee Miller takes us to Treehouse in River North, which has been transformed into a spooky scene.
While firefighters battled two fires earlier this week, two officers stepped up to help two cats rescued from a smoke-filled apartment.
This 3-year-old with his striking green eyes and soft grey-and-white coat, Fiorello, is as handsome as he is fun.
From a three-year memory and recreation to the animals of Lincoln Park Zoo. Here's what caught Suzanne Le Mignot and Kylee Miller's eye this week.
Meet Aggie and Ainsley, a perfectly balanced sibling duo looking for a home together!
Each Thursday, CBS News Chicago highlights pet rescue organizations around the city. This week, Forever Fortunate Felines in Palatine, Illinois, introduces viewers to six loveable kittens ready for forever homes.
Jules is a 7-year-old calico with a soft, beautiful coat and a personality to match. Mild-tempered and sweet, she loves gentle attention and will politely meow or rub against your leg when she’s ready for pets and chin scratches.
PAWS Chicago is taking in cats and dogs from shelters in Texas that were affected by the deadly flooding there.
The golden-eyed beauty with a heart as soft as her fur. She may be a little shy at first, but once she feels safe, her curious, playful side starts to shine.
Rich Naponelli, owner of Dog Training Elite Chicago, said that fireworks can be triggering to pets as they don't know when to expect them.
Bridgett is a gorgeous, full-figured tabby with the soul of a poet and the snuggle skills of a professional.
Guards caught the cat as the animal jumped over the prison fence at night, with marijuana and crack taped to the cat’s body.
We'd like to highlight its spring kitty season. The adoption agency have plenty of kittens or older cats looking for their forever homes.
The chatty and friendly feline is always up for a little people-watching from his favorite windowsill perch.
Meet Tally, a sweet, 12-year-old cat with a heart of gold. Tally may be reserved at first, but once she feels comfortable, her gentle nature shines through.
pets offer a variety of benefits to a person's well being including reducing stress and anxiety and offering a social boost.
The next Cat Café event is coming up from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Monday. Admittance is included with museum admission.
Newly acquired Luisangel Acuna was among the White Sox players getting on the field for the first time.
This is after Mayor Brandon Johnson vetoed an ordinance that would have banned most hemp-derived products this weekend.
The NBA Hall of Famer bear-hugged Reddick in victory lane and then jointly hoisted the Harley J. Earl trophy with the 23XI Racing driver.
The 73-year-old was found safely after he was reported missing last month by his family.
The tenants formed a union last year to negotiate with their landlord, Imran Khan.
It's the second time in as many weeks that government funding has lapsed as Democrats and the White House remain at an impasse over immigration enforcement policies.
Cook County Board President Toni Preckwinkle is seeking a fifth term in office and is facing off against longtime Chicago Ald. Brendan Reilly (42nd) in the Democratic primary.
A federal judge has ruled that President Donald Trump's administration cannot pull back $600 million in public health grants allocated to four Democratic-led states, including Illinois, for now.
President Trump pardoned five former NFL players - one posthumously - for crimes ranging from perjury to drug trafficking.
From Kat Abughazaleh to Jason Friedman, some surprising names lead in fundraising in Illinois' primary elections.
This week marks Identity Theft Awareness Week, and Illinois Comptroller Susana Mendoza emphasized some safety tips Monday for avoiding and dealing with identity theft.
A controversial data center in Naperville, Illinois, could be the cause to pack a city council meeting there on Tuesday night.
Police in the west Chicago suburb of Geneva are warning of a scam involving spoofed phone numbers.
Protesters on Tuesday were cranking up the heat on Peoples Gas over a recently proposed rate hike that would add an additional $10 to $11 a month to utility bills.
A lawsuit filed late last month took Chicago-based McDonald's to task over the McRib sandwich, calling its name a form of false advertising.
The Trump administration's new discounted drug platform isn't a game-changer for consumers, health care experts said.
Ann & Robert H. Lurie Children's Hospital announced this week that it is planning to open a new pediatric hospital in the west Chicago suburb of Downers Grove.
It has been nearly six years since the start of the COVID-19 pandemic, and one of the many questions doctors are still working to answer concerns the long-term effects.
Leaders from Cook County, the Illinois Department of Human Services, and the Greater Chicago Food Depository denounced changes to the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program on Wednesday.
The University of Chicago Medicine Comprehensive Cancer Center has received a grant from The Ralph Lauren Corporate Foundation for a new cancer center.
With his name now hanging in the rafters, former Chicago Bulls guard Derrick Rose is helping the United Center with its major redevelopment.
A potential bidding war is taking shape for the Daily Herald, the newspaper of record for suburban Chicago.
A Near West Side diner known for drawing in Blackhawks fans and players is up for sale.
January may be the coldest time of the year, but Chicago is already looking forward to summer farmers' markets.
A development proposal issued this month calls for the replacement of a building housing a Giordiano's pizzeria in Chicago's Lakeview neighborhood with a new mixed-use building with 28 residential units.
"Dawson's Creek" and "Varsity Blues" star James Van Der Beek has died at 48 years old.
The 31-year-old Puerto Rican artist Bad Bunny took the stage on Sunday dressed in all white, donning a jersey with his last name, Ocasio, and the number 64.
Brad Arnold, the founder and lead singer of the 3 Doors Down has died following "his courageous battle with cancer," the rock band announced Saturday on social media.
Bad Bunny took the stage at halftime for the 2026 Super Bowl. Here's who else performed at Super Bowl 60.
Gamers across the world can now recreate drone strikes in Ukraine from the comfort of their own home, with this newly released game.
Before position players officially take the field on Monday in Mesa, Arizona, the White Sox held their first full-squad workout.
Monday will also see decreasing clouds with breezy winds with gusts near 30 mph at times.
The governor is set to deliver his state of the state address on Wednesday in Springfield.
The community gathered at the consulate downtown in honor of Feb. 15, the adoption of Serbia’s first constitution. It’s also a day when the community reflects on the country's revolution and first uprising.
The ordinance was put forth due to concerns that some products were marketed to minors and easily accessible to children.
The 11th Congressional District candidate, Tedora Brown, was left off the ballot after she was accused of gathering fake signatures to run for office.
This is after Mayor Brandon Johnson vetoed an ordinance that would have banned most hemp-derived products this weekend.
The 73-year-old was found safely after he was reported missing last month by his family.
Two people were killed early Sunday when a car crashed into a support column under the Eisenhower Expressway.
The tenants formed a union last year to negotiate with their landlord, Imran Khan.
A state lawmaker is joining the growing call for accountability from the Illinois Department of Children and Family Services about past abuse allegations before an 8-year-old boy's murder.
Chicago's rodent problem is well known, but a new pilot program testing rat birth control to curb the population in problem areas is underway to help rein it in.
From Kat Abughazaleh to Jason Friedman, some surprising names lead in fundraising in Illinois' primary elections.
The move means the United States Environmental Protection Agency will no longer regulate greenhouse gases emitted from sources like cars, trucks and power plants.
CBS News Chicago is tracking what led to the death of an 8-year-old boy in Round Lake Beach and whether state officials were aware of any red flags before his murder.
Newly acquired Luisangel Acuna was among the White Sox players getting on the field for the first time.
The NBA Hall of Famer bear-hugged Reddick in victory lane and then jointly hoisted the Harley J. Earl trophy with the 23XI Racing driver.
Illinois pulled down 15 offensive rebounds, which led to 17 second-chance points, and outrebounded Indiana 38-25.
Saint Patrick High School in Chicago's Portage Park neighborhood finished third in Class 3A last year in what was a historic moment for the basketball program — marking their first ever trip to Champaign.
Cubs manager Craig Counsell said the plan is to let their players have some freedom, challenging balls and strikes in Cactus League games this spring.
A boy was shot and wounded early Sunday morning in Aurora, Illinois.
Nancy Guthrie, the mother of "Today" show co-host Savannah Guthrie, was last seen on Jan. 31 and was reported missing the following day, Feb. 1.
Chicago police issued a community alert on Sunday after two robberies on the same Woodlawn neighborhood block involving a man whose victims had agreed to meet him on a dating app.
The FBI and sheriff's department have been investigating the disappearance of Nancy Guthrie, the mother of "Today" show co-host Savannah Guthrie, for nearly two weeks.
A bustling downtown neighborhood has been left on edge after a brutal armed robbery in broad daylight. West Loop leaders and business owners were speaking out on Friday about the attack.
