Christmas Marks 50th Anniversary of Rainbow PUSH Coalition
This Christmas marks a special anniversary. Fifty years ago the Rev. Jesse Jackson started a civil rights operation called PUSH, People United to Save Humanity.
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Charities Deliver Holiday Meals To Elderly, Homeless On Christmas
Hundreds of volunteers spent part of their Christmas Day making sure Chicago seniors are cared for and properly fed.
Logan Square Couple's Christmas Plans Cancelled Miles From Their Home Due To Positive COVID Test
A road trip home for the holidays was over before it even got started for a Logan Square couple. Their gut told them to take a COVID test during a trip to the gas station and it was a good thing they did.
Apostolic Faith Church Host Christmas Gift, Coat Giveaway
The holiday event is happening at the Apostolic Faith Church at 39th Place and Indiana Street in the Douglas neighborhood.
Tow Trucks Deliver More Than 6,000 Toys To 'Operation Cover Chicago'
Gifts will be given out to more than 2,000 families.
2's Got Your Ticket: Joffrey Ballet's 'Nutcracker' Still Thrills Audiences Young And Old
CBS 2 entertainment reporter Vince Gerasole spoke with company artist Xavier Nuñez about the demands of the production and dance post lockdown.
'Christmas Takes Flight' Coming to CBS Sunday, December 19
'Christmas Takes Flight' features a holiday battle of wills between pilot Jenny Beckett and Matt Hansen, a number-crunching CEO who purchases Jenny's family-owned, regional airline.
Still Shipping Christmas Gifts? Here Are Deadlines To Send By Post Office, UPS, And FedEx
Truckloads of packages are being sorted right now, which means it's time to get that holiday shopping done. Delivery deadlines are coming in hot.
Children Who Lost Family Members To Gun Violence Get Christmas Treat
More than 650 children who lost family members to gun violence got a special treat Saturday.
After Devastating Fire, Mother Is On A Mission To Make Christmas Special For Her Son
After a deadly fire on Chicago's Southwest Side, a mother is on a mission to make this Christmas special for her son.
'We're Nimble And 'We're Quick': Chicago Shopkeepers Deliver Toys Themselves, Skipping Mail Services
"Businesses like ours are one season away from being threatened into extinction."
Sensory Santa Events Welcomes Families Of Kids With Disabilities
Fashion Outlets of Chicago held a sensory Santa event where the children with autism and other special needs could enjoy time with Old Saint Nick without the crowds and noise.
23rd Annual 'A Home For The Holidays At The Grove' Comes To CBS On Sunday, December 5th
CBS presents the 23rd Annual A Home For The Holidays At The Grove , featuring uplifting stories of adoption from foster care and raising awareness of this important social issue.
300 Families Receive Turkeys And Christmas Trees For The Holidays
Now 300 families will have a turkey on the table this Thanksgiving thanks to a winning collaboration.
Tree Lighting Event Kicks Off Holiday Season In Chicago, Along With Other Festivities
There is less than a week until Thanksgiving, but Chicago was already thinking about Christmas with lots of holiday traditions kicking off Friday - including the city's tree lighting.
'A Christmas Story' With Santa Opening In Hawthorn Mall Friday
When Santa comes to northern suburbs Friday, it might remind you of a certain holiday movie.
The Museum of Science and Industry Opens 'Christmas Around The World' Wednesday
It's time for Christmas Around the World at the Museum of Science and Industry.
Chicago's 108th Christmas Tree Will Be Delivered To Millennium Park Monday
The official Chicago Christmas tree goes up in Millennium Park Monday.
Funny Gifts For Dad And Mom Under $50
These gag gifts from Uncommon Goods, Amazon and more will make Mom and Dad laugh
It's Not Beginning To Look A Lot Like Christmas: Stress, Delays On Global Supply Chain Leave Businesses Scrambling
Illinois' largest Christmas showroom, Treetime Christmas Creations in Lake Barrington, isn't immune to the global supply chain bottlenecks that escalated over the summer.
Northwest Indiana Woman Fears Items She Mailed To Her Son In Georgia For Christmas May Be Gone For Good -- And She's Not Alone
Chances are Christmas is coming a little later than usual for some in the Chicago area, as gifts sent through the U.S. Postal Service were still in limbo a day after Christmas for many people.
Chicago Weather: Warming Trend On The Way
Next week, expect near or above-average temperatures next week, with several chances for rain and snow.
'Time Is Ticking': Families Relying On Stimulus Checks Struggling This Christmas
With so many Americans relying on stimulus checks, it's making for an anxious Christmas for many families.
Santa Delivers Toys In Chicago's Englewood Neighborhood By Tow Truck
Community activist Early Walker let Santa use his truck to deliver toys, games, coats and masks.
Many Stores Altering Hours For Holidays
If you still have some last minute gifts to buy, you're running out of time and options.
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Tyshon Brownlee, 19, charged in shooting and robbery of Dakotah Earley in Lincoln Park
Tyshon Brownlee is charged with one count of attempted murder and five counts of armed robbery, according to Cook County prosecutors.
KN95 masks that failed federal testing for health care workers were given to CPS schools in Omicron surge
A teacher brought concerns about the masks received in schools in January to the attention of CBS 2 News.
ComEd hiring 500 to power up workforce amid increased demand as more electric vehicles hit the roads
Electricity. It powers the device you're using to read this story right now, but will the juice be in low supply as more and more electric vehicles charge up?
Disney Magnet School student grazed by bullet, after gun goes off in classmate's backpack
One child was taken to the hospital with a graze wound to the abdomen, police said.
Chicago early voting supersite for June primary election opens downtown on May 26th
There will also be extended weekday hours for the supersite (9:00 a.m. to 7:00 pm) from June 20 to June 24, the week before Election Day.
Aldermen to weigh more than $16 million in settlements in CPD misconduct lawsuits
The biggest payout is a proposed $14.25 million settlement in a wrongful conviction case that already has cost Chicago taxpayers more than $13 million.
Work underway for new athletic field at Chicago's Farragut Career Academy High School
A larger project updating the building and adding new classrooms at Farragut is scheduled to be completed in 2023.
Red Cross looking for volunteers to install smoke detectors
This week alone, the Red Cross has helped 132 victims in Chicago and the suburbs after house fires.
Arson investigation underway after explosion damages parked cars in Humboldt Park
Four cars were damaged.
FDA clears COVID-19 booster shot for healthy kids ages 5 to 11
There is one more hurdle: The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention must decide whether to formally recommend the booster for this age group.
Man arrested for pointing gun at CTA passenger at 87th Street Red Line station
A man was arrested overnight after pointing a gun at another man on the CTA Red Line, police said.
How to order 8 more free at-home COVID tests
Families can now order another eight test kits.
Metra UP-W train hits pedestrian near Geneva
Extensive delays are expected.
Police search for driver who hit cyclist in Jefferson Park
Authorities are asking for the public's help in locating the driver who hit a cyclist in Jefferson Park.
Dolton Bowl finds new owners, will stay open for business
The bowling alley announced on Facebook overnight a change in owners who are willing to keep the business open.
1 person injured after shooting on I-80 at Torrence Avenue
Illinois State Police said shots were fired around 1:45 a.m.
Chicago First Alert Weather: Cooler Tuesday morning
Temperatures will be cooler, in the 60s.
Chicago First Alert Weather: Rain chances return the next few days
There are rain chances Tuesday through Saturday, with a chance for strong storms on Friday.
Robert powers White Sox past Royals in 10 after Cueto's gem
Luis Robert hit a two-run homer in the 10th inning after Johnny Cueto's impressive Chicago debut, and the White Sox defeated the Kansas City Royals on Monday night in the opener of a five-game series.
Baby formula shortage still leaves families desperate, especially those restricted by federal WIC program rules
Walk into the baby formula aisle at just about any drug or grocery store around the country, and you will still see rows of empty shelves.
Woman found shot and killed, man found dead in suspected murder-suicide at Warwick Allerton Hotel
Some guests said they did not hear anything when the shooting happened, and the hotel had not alerted them to what happened.
Chicago Police officer hit by car while chasing suspect in West Englewood
The officer who was struck was stabilized at a local hospital.
Push for parents, community to step up after large group of teens, deadly chaos downtown
Following the chaos downtown last weekend that led to a teenage boy being shot dead in Millennium Park, there is a push for parents and the community to step up.
ACLU, aldermen have doubts about Mayor Lightfoot's curfew and Millennium Park restrictions
Leaders are scrambling to find a way to curb the downtown chaos caused by large groups of kids – which resulted in a 16-year-old boy being shot and killed in Millennium Park this past Saturday.
Lightfoot moving back weekend curfew for minors to 10 p.m., after teen slain at Millennium Park
"I'm urging parents, guardians, and responsible adults in the lives of children to make sure that you know what the rules are, and that you make a plan with your children and young people," Lightfoot said.
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Tyshon Brownlee, 19, charged in shooting and robbery of Dakotah Earley in Lincoln Park
Tyshon Brownlee is charged with one count of attempted murder and five counts of armed robbery, according to Cook County prosecutors.
KN95 masks that failed federal testing for health care workers were given to CPS schools in Omicron surge
A teacher brought concerns about the masks received in schools in January to the attention of CBS 2 News.
ComEd hiring 500 to power up workforce amid increased demand as more electric vehicles hit the roads
Electricity. It powers the device you're using to read this story right now, but will the juice be in low supply as more and more electric vehicles charge up?
Disney Magnet School student grazed by bullet, after gun goes off in classmate's backpack
One child was taken to the hospital with a graze wound to the abdomen, police said.
Chicago early voting supersite for June primary election opens downtown on May 26th
There will also be extended weekday hours for the supersite (9:00 a.m. to 7:00 pm) from June 20 to June 24, the week before Election Day.
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Red Cross looking for volunteers to install smoke detectors
This week alone, the Red Cross has helped 132 victims in Chicago and the suburbs after house fires.
KN95 masks that failed federal testing for health care workers were given to CPS schools in Omicron surge
A teacher brought concerns about the masks received in schools in January to the attention of CBS 2 News.
ACLU, aldermen have doubts about Mayor Lightfoot's curfew and Millennium Park restrictions
Leaders are scrambling to find a way to curb the downtown chaos caused by large groups of kids – which resulted in a 16-year-old boy being shot and killed in Millennium Park this past Saturday.
Judge to take another look at innocence claims for James Bannister in murder he says he didn't commit
A man who has spent three decades behind bars for a murder he says he didn't commit is now getting one more shot to prove he didn't do it.
Attorney argues before Illinois Supreme Court for release of 50 years of Chicago Police misconduct records
The fight over the release of five decades of Chicago Police misconduct records made it all the way to the Illinois Supreme Court on Wednesday.
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Aldermen to weigh more than $16 million in settlements in CPD misconduct lawsuits
The biggest payout is a proposed $14.25 million settlement in a wrongful conviction case that already has cost Chicago taxpayers more than $13 million.
ACLU, aldermen have doubts about Mayor Lightfoot's curfew and Millennium Park restrictions
Leaders are scrambling to find a way to curb the downtown chaos caused by large groups of kids – which resulted in a 16-year-old boy being shot and killed in Millennium Park this past Saturday.
Lightfoot moving back weekend curfew for minors to 10 p.m., after teen slain at Millennium Park
"I'm urging parents, guardians, and responsible adults in the lives of children to make sure that you know what the rules are, and that you make a plan with your children and young people," Lightfoot said.
Aldermen approve new Chicago ward map, avoid ballot referendum on new boundaries
The new map, which sets the boundaries for Chicago's 50 wards for the next 10 years, has 14 Latino majority wards, 16 Black majority wards, one Black plurality ward, and the city's first-ever Asian majority ward.
Biden to travel Tuesday to Buffalo following mass shooting
Ten people were killed Saturday in what officials are calling a hate crime and a case of racially motivated violent extremism.
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Baby formula shortage still leaves families desperate, especially those restricted by federal WIC program rules
Walk into the baby formula aisle at just about any drug or grocery store around the country, and you will still see rows of empty shelves.
Abbott to resume production of baby formula at Sturgis, Michigan plant after recall
Abbott Nutrition said after its plant in Sturgis, Michigan gets back in operation, product could be back on shelves in six to eight weeks, subject to approval by the Food and Drug Administration.
Chicago gas prices hit new record, at more than $5 per gallon
According to AAA, the average price of a gallon of regular unleaded gasoline is $5.12 as of Tuesday morning.
Parents desperate, searching for options amid persistent nationwide baby formula shortage
Parents are struggling to keep up with the nationwide shortage of baby formula – with several retailers now limiting how much you can buy. So what do you do if you can't find any?
North Chicago man finding himself stuck as he tries to get missing jewelry back from shuttered Sears
A North Chicago man had been saving a diamond ring for a special lady, but now, his dream proposal is ruined.
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FDA clears COVID-19 booster shot for healthy kids ages 5 to 11
There is one more hurdle: The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention must decide whether to formally recommend the booster for this age group.
Abbott baby formula plant could reopen in two weeks
Sturgis plant will reopen soon as nationwide out-of-stock levels of baby formula rise above 40%.
COVID-19 reaches 'high' community risk level in Evanston
The Evanston Department of Health and Human Service reported 397 new COVID-19 cases over the last seven days – up from 305 the prior week.
Advocate Aurora Health merging with Charlotte-based Atrium Health
Advocate Aurora Health will be merging with Atrium Health.
CPS launches 'Please Stay' campaign to promote mental health and prevent teen suicides
Chicago Public Schools has become the first school district in the nation to launch a new anti-suicide campaign created by Lady Gaga's Born This Way foundation.
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FTX cryptocurrency exchange opens new headquarters in Chicago
Mayor Lori Lightfoot helped cut the ribbon Tuesday morning to open the official U.S. headquarters of FTX, a Bahamas-based cryptocurrency exchange.
Bally's unveils further plans for Chicago casino; some aldermen say it's being pushed through too fast
The city did not conduct a new safety study to determine how crime would be impacted by a casino - in hopes of getting the casino up and generating revenue quickly.
Boeing to move corporate headquarters from Chicago to Arlington, Virginia
A news release said the company will maintain a "significant presence" at its Chicago office at 100 N. Riverside Plaza in the West Loop Gate.
Mayor Lori Lightfoot places bet on Bally's plan for River West casino, but more hurdles remain
The mayor's pick still requires approval by the City Council, and needs the Illinois Gaming Board to approve a casino license for Bally's.
Woman was set to fulfill dream with vegan tattoo shop, only to be shut down by Orland Park zoning laws
An environmentally-conscious suburban woman spent a lot of green to get her business up and running – and then after she had welcomed just one customer, the Village of Orland Park shut her down.
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Robert powers White Sox past Royals in 10 after Cueto's gem
Luis Robert hit a two-run homer in the 10th inning after Johnny Cueto's impressive Chicago debut, and the White Sox defeated the Kansas City Royals on Monday night in the opener of a five-game series.
Contreras hits 1st-inning slam, Cubs shut out Pirates
Willson Contreras led off with a double and became a rare leadoff hitter with a first-inning grand slam as the Chicago Cubs burst to an eight-run lead and beat the Pittsburgh Pirates on Monday night.
White Sox pitcher Dylan Cease talks strike outs and close shaves
"I mean, we just we've got depth, we've got we've got a lot of talent. So at the end of the day, it's not super surprising, but I'm just glad that we've kind of been able to weather the storm."
Cubs lose first game in series against Diamondbacks 4-3
Cubs fall short in a close Game 1 in the series against the Diamondbacks 4-3.
White Sox get clobbered by Yankees again for third loss in four games
Giancarlo Stanton homered in his third consecutive game, Aaron Judge went deep for the second time in two nights and the New York Yankees beat the Chicago White Sox on Friday night.
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Dave Chappelle attacked by armed man while onstage in L.A.
The controversial comic laughed off the incident after being tackled, and video appeared to show the person who charged him being beaten onstage.
Naomi Judd, Grammy-winning singer, has died at 76
"We lost our beautiful mother to the disease of mental illness," the Judd sisters said on social media.
'Jersey Boys' is returning to a Chicago stage next week
The new national tour of "Jersey Boys" opens next week at the Cadillac Palace Theatre, celebrating the music of the Frankie Valli and the Four Seasons.
Lollapalooza announces daily lineup; single-day tickets now on sale
The lineup includes Thursday headliners Metallica and Lil Baby, Friday headliners Dua Lipa and Machine Gun Kelly, Saturday headliners J. Cole and Kygo, and Sunday headliners Green Day and Doja Cat.
'Golden Girls' fan convention under way at Navy Pier
The Golden Con for fans of the classic sitcom – starring Bea Arthur, Estelle Getty, Rue McClanahan, and Betty White – runs through Sunday.
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Work underway for new athletic field at Chicago's Farragut Career Academy High School
A larger project updating the building and adding new classrooms at Farragut is scheduled to be completed in 2023.
Police respond to Disney Magnet School; scanner traffic says gun went off in backpack
Chicago Police responded to Disney Magnet School in the Buena Park neighborhood, after unconfirmed reports that a gun went off after a child brought it to school in a backpack.
Tyshon Brownlee charged with attempted murder in shooting of Dakotah Earley
A 19-year-old man has been charged with the shooting and robbery of 23-year-old culinary student Dakotah Earley earlier this month, as well as four other armed robberies.
Arson investigation underway after explosion damages parked cars in Humboldt Park
A resident recorded video on her cell phone as she walked outside to see cars on fire on her street.
Cell phone video shows car fires, explosion being investigated as arson
An arson investigation is underway after an explosion in Humboldt Park.
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