Chicago area trumpet player receives double lung transplant
Dan Spees, who works for the Chicago Symphony Orchestra Association, said he wasn't sure he'd ever play again.
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Cubs game, Millennium Park concert go on as planned despite world's worst air quality
People were still venturing out – regardless of the unhealthy conditions.
Smoky air doesn't stop everyone from outdoor activities
A Cubs game, and a Chicago Symphony Orchestra concert in Millennium Park, went on as planned Tuesday despite the dangerously poor air quality. CBS 2's Jermont Terry reports.
West suburban schools move concert from Symphony Center due to fears of chaos
The school districts believe Symphony Center is too close to Millennium Park and are concerned that more unrest like what happened last weekend could be coming.
Conductor making debut for Chicago Symphony Orchestra is dedicated to helping war-torn Ukraine
"It has been for me really important to show Ukrainians that though I'm Finn, I'm standing with them and I'm not afraid," said Dalia Stasevska.
Conductor making debut for Chicago Symphony Orchestra is dedicated to helping Ukraine
Conductor Dalia Stasevska sat down Wednesday with CBS 2 Political Investigator Dana Kozlov.
Chicago Youth Symphony Orchestra premiering fall concert Sunday night
The concert will also feature the Chicago premiere of "Bohemian Queen."
Pickleball takes over CBS 2: Brad Edwards vs. Miles Maner
CBS 2's Brad Edwards takes on Chicago Symphony Orchestra contrabassoon player Miles Maner, and Bruce, a pickleball instructor, in our Studio A pickleball court.
Joffrey Ballet and Chicago Symphony Orchestra reunite for second collaboration
Performances include choreography by Annabelle Lopez Ochoa and Cathy Marston and music conducted by Baroque specialist Harry Bicket.
Joffrey Ballet and Chicago Symphony Orchestra join for collaboration
For just the second time since 2019, the Chicago Symphony Orchestra and the Joffrey Ballet are teaming up on the stage, with three days of performances at the Symphony Center.
Female conductors, trailblazers taking the spotlight this weekend at Ravinia
A music festival kicking off this weekend is celebrating those breaking barriers in a male-dominated field.
Chicago Symphony Orchestra offers tribute to Highland Park massacre victims
Ravinia, which is itself in Highland Park, closed for a week out of respect to those impacted by the July 4th shooting. Now, the community is hoping music will help heal. CBS 2's Marissa Perlman reports.
Chicago Symphony Orchestra returns to Millennium Park
The Chicago Symphony Orchestra performed at the Pritzker Pavilion for the Concert for Chicago – playing patriotic music and Tchaikovsky’s Fourth Symphony.
Young and diverse musicians take center stage at Chicago Symphony Orchestra event
A total of 50 gifted young musicians from 10 different states spent the weekend at the Symphony Center for a summit of diverse performers – and also to learn from the best.
Young and diverse musicians take spotlight at Symphony Center
A total of 50 gifted young musicians from 10 different states spent the weekend at the Symphony Center for a summit of diverse performers – and also to learn from the best. CBS 2's Charlie De Mar reports.
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McDonald’s has reached a settlement with former workers alleging harassment, a CTA train operator is recovering after being shoved onto the tracks, a second suspect has been charged in the murder of a woman in Hegewisch, and Chicago Symphony Orchestra musical director Riccardo Muti has tested positive for COVID-19.
CSO's Ricard Muti tests positive for COVID
According to a statement from the CSO he's been testing daily following protocols.
Music Director Riccardo Muti Reunites With Chicago Symphony Orchestra
The Chicago Symphony Orchestra held a captivating performance at Symphony Center Thursday night.
Chicago Symphony Orchestra Returns To The Stage Thursday Night
Everyone in the audience must be fully vaccinated or show proof of a negative COVID-19 test.
Chicago Symphony Orchestra Performs Live At Symphony Center For First Time Since Start Of Pandemic
The sweet sounds of pandemic progress were heard Thursday night, as the Chicago Symphony Orchestra held its first live performance in more than a year.
Former Ravinia Music Director, Metropolitan Opera Conductor James Levine, Accused Of Sexual Misconduct, Dies At Age 77
Levine died March 9 in Palm Springs, California, of natural causes, his physician of 17 years, Dr. Len Horovitz, said Wednesday.
CSO's So Young Bae Performs 4 Parts Of Spring Concerto From Vivaldi's 'Four Seasons' With Daughter In Tow
Mother's Day is usually about getting a gift for mom, but this Mother's Day during the COVID-19 pandemic, one baby daughter seems to love a gift that she received from mom.
Striking Chicago Symphony Orchestra Musicians Approve 5-Year Contract
Musicians and management at the Chicago Symphony Orchestra approved a new five-year contract and will return to work, after a nearly seven-week strike.
Striking Chicago Symphony Orchestra Musicians And Management Accept Mayor's Offer To Assist In Contract Talks
Chicago Symphony Orchestra musicians have been on strike since March 10, in a dispute over salaries and retirement benefits.
Chicago Symphony Orchestra Strike Will Go On After Management Rejects Musicians' Latest Counter-Offer
A week after Chicago Symphony Orchestra musicians rejected the "last, best and final offer" from management, their own counter-offer has been rejected, meaning their strike will continue.
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Chicago First Alert Weather: Cloudy and breezy on Thursday
The high on Thursday is 46-50.
Boost in clean energy means more union jobs, training in Chicago area
IBEW-NECA Technical Institute has been the source for new union jobs since 1985 and is still educating the next generation of apprentices.
Mount Carmel High School celebrates second straight football championship
Their victory makes back-to-back championships, and 15 titles overall.
Groundbreaking held for new Hollywood Casino in Aurora
The new facility will have a 200-room hotel, 1,200 gaming positions, and 10,000 feet of event space.
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Shooting kills man, wounds three women on Chicago's West Side
Sources said the shooting was believed to be domestic in nature.
Person questioned after 9-month-old girl is shot, critically wounded on South Side
The circumstances surrounding the shooting remained under investigation Wednesday, police said.
Henry Kissinger, influential and controversial diplomat, dies at age 100
Henry Kissinger, known for his practice of "realpolitik," was credited with helping thaw relations between the U.S. and China. But he was also accused of alleged war crimes.
Oak Park church steps up with shelter, programs for migrants
Volunteers called on the Calvary Memorial Church to take in migrants sleeping outside police stations in tents.
Boost in clean energy means more union jobs, training in Chicago area
IBEW-NECA Technical Institute has been the source for new union jobs since 1985 and is still educating the next generation of apprentices.
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Man called to report SUV on train tracks in Michigan, but Amtrak train hit it anyway
Amtrak said they were never notified of the SUV on the tracks before the crash last week, was despite a warning call a full 41 minutes earlier.
Could 'design flaw' blamed for Yellow Line accident be a broader problem on the CTA?
The National Transportation Safety Board said the Chicago Transit Authority was operating on out-of-date information with regard to stopping lengths.
After 38 are injured when CTA train hits snowplow, questions about what went wrong
National Transportation Safety Board investigators will be digging into the train crash - piece by piece.
Parents furious after girls are subjected to racist taunts at Minooka Community High
Minooka Community High School has faced allegations of tolerating racism in the classroom before.
Fallen Chicago firefighter Andrew Price remembered as a "light of sunshine"
Price's body was escorted to the Medical Examiner's office alongside his friends and family on Monday.
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Henry Kissinger, influential and controversial diplomat, dies at age 100
Henry Kissinger, known for his practice of "realpolitik," was credited with helping thaw relations between the U.S. and China. But he was also accused of alleged war crimes.
Former Illinois House GOP leader Jim Durkin won't run for Cook County state's attorney
"If you're going to run in a race, you have to run knowing that you have a good chance of winning, and I see no path winning with Trump at the top of the ticket," Durkin said.
U.S. Sen. Dick Durbin leads Senate Judiciary Committee hearing on gun violence crisis
"Across the country, gun violence is a public health epidemic, plain and simple," Durbin said.
Jurors hear wiretapped conversations between Ed Burke, mole Danny Solis
At the time, Solis was also a sitting member of the Chicago City Council, as alderman of the 25th Ward.
House begins latest effort to expel George Santos after damning ethics probe
The House will try for a third time this year to expel New York Rep. George Santos after the Ethics Committee released a scathing report detailing his alleged lawbreaking.
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St. Charles residents flee senior community after 300% increase in costs
Over the last several weeks, the Saint Charles senior living community has become a bit of a ghost town.
Rivers Casino Des Plaines warns of data breach affecting customer, staffer information
Casino officials said on Thursday, Nov. 2, they determined hackers got into their system and stole personal information about Rivers Casino staffers, customers, and online sports book customers.
Illinois congressman steps in after feds fail to reimburse COVID-19 testing labs
We previously told you about small business owner Janine Morabito's struggle after getting stiffed by Uncle Sam. There are several others in the same boat.
Consumer watchdog lists '10 Worst Toys' for 2023, highlights child safety concerns
W.A.T.C.H. – World Against Toys Causing Harm – issued a list Wednesday of toys they said are hazardous and should not be in children's hands.
Whereabouts of Chicago area woman's 2019 tax return is a mystery for more than three years
CBS 2's Lauren Victory unraveled what went wrong.
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UChicago study finds fatty acid found in some red meat can help fight cancer
Before you grab your steak knife, the scientists emphasize that the point of the study is not to advise people to eat more red meat.
Northwestern student says he was hit by norovirus outbreak, and it sent him to ER
The City of Evanston has linked the outbreak to the Big Wig Tacos & Burritos at 950 Church St. in downtown Evanston, which had a $1 burrito night for Northwestern students this past weekend.
Norovirus outbreak linked to $1 burrito special for Northwestern University students
Investigators have learned that people reported stomach cramps, vomiting, and diarrhea after eating at Big Wig Tacos & Burritos.
Peaches, plums, nectarines recalled due to deadly listeria outbreak
CDC investigating fruit from HMC Farms after one person died and 10 are hospitalized following a listeria outbreak.
Another eye drop recall pulls 28 products from store shelves
Kilitch Healthcare India is recalling the products more than three weeks after the FDA warned against their use.
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Who is moving into those vacant Bed, Bath & Beyond stores?
Who will be moving into closed Bed, Bath & Beyond stores nationwide and in the Chicago area? Court documents provide some clues.
South Shore yoga studio strives for inclusive, calm vibe
It's Small Business Saturday 2023, a big day to highlight the success of entrepreneurs who started small and are working hard to make it big.
Shoppers turn out in Ravenswood for Small Business Saturday
Three of the trolleys were running on Small Business Saturday, making eight stops in Ravenswood so people could visit their favorite shops.
Chicago's Berlin nightclub closes doors; union says club made "wrong decision"
Berlin announced that "the party" ended at 5 a.m. Sunday, Nov. 19.
Chicago's Big Shoulders Coffee tops list of best independent coffee shops
"With multiple locations in the Chicago area, Big Shoulders Coffee is a must-stop for no-nonsense artisan beans, roasted to perfection," USA Today wrote.
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Mount Carmel High School celebrates second straight football championship
Their victory makes back-to-back championships, and 15 titles overall.
Peoples fills big role leading DePaul's rebound in the Big East
DePaul University's women's basketball team is coming off its first losing season under head coach Doug Bruno since 1999, and All-American Aneesah Morrow transferred to LSU.
Blackhawks get goals from Dickinson, 3 others, top Kraken
The Blackhawks had dropped six of seven. They held off the Kraken in the final minutes.
Bulls get pounded by Celtics, have now lost 8 of 9
DeMar DeRozan and Coby White led the Bulls with 19 points apiece.
Blackhawks to terminate Corey Perry's contract for "unacceptable" conduct
The Blackhawks said Perry engaged in "unacceptable" conduct that violated terms of his contract and the team's internal policies "intended to promote professional and safe work environment."
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Rolling Stones announce second concert in Chicago in June 2024
Tickets for the tour go on sale on Dec. 1. For those who signed up, the presale for tickets went live on Wednesday.
American Blues Theater opens permanent home on Lincoln Avenue in Chicago
The new venue features two theater spaces – a 137-seat proscenium and a 40-seat rehearsal studio.
Daryl Hall gets restraining order against John Oates
The pair made up the pop rock duo Hall & Oates, and put out 18 studio albums together.
"Blue Bloods" wrapping up in 2024 after its 14th season
A long-time anchor to the Network's successful Friday night lineup, "Blue Bloods" is Friday's #1 primetime program and the #3 broadcast drama on television.
The Rolling Stones tour coming to Chicago's Soldier Field in June
The Solider Field show is scheduled for June 27, 2024.
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Rolling Stones add second Chicago show next year
The Stones just last week announced they were going on tour next year – with a stop at Soldier Field on Thursday, June 27. There will also now be a show at Soldier Field on Sunday, June 30.
Chicago First Alert Weather: Cloudy and milder Thursday
CBS 2 Meteorologist Mary Kay Kleist has your 10 p.m. First Alert Weather forecast for Wednesday, Nov. 29, 2023.
A visit to a school that trains for a bright future in clean energy
Renewable energy – it means new technology, new jobs, and new training. CBS 2's Lauren Victory takes us to a school that turns the talk about clean energy into action.
Groundbreaking held for new Aurora Hollywood Casino
The new facility will have a 200-room hotel, 1,200 gaming positions, and 10,000 feet of event space.
Fire breaks out at senior living facility in west Chicago suburbs
Firefighters rescued one person from the burning part of the building in Naperville.
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Shooting kills man, wounds three women on Chicago's West Side
Sources said the shooting was believed to be domestic in nature.
Union wants to see Postal Police back on street after more mail carriers are robbed in Chicago area
U.S. Sen. Dick Durbin (D-Illinois) has introduced legislation that would put Postal Police back on the street to protect workers.
Man wanted into Chicago homicide slams into school bus following pursuit in Milwaukee
The school bus ended up on its side, and several other vehicles were also damaged.
Legal expert on rap lyrics as evidence in Young Thug RICO trial
The trial could serve as a window into how prosecutors will go after former President Donald Trump and how they use rap lyrics as evidence.
Person questioned after 9-month-old girl is shot, critically wounded on South Side
There was a lot that remained unknown Wednesday night about the circumstances surrounding the shooting.
