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Communities across the country are making efforts to get out the vote. At Daley Plaza, the Cook County Clerk’s Election Team set up tents to help people register to vote and sign up to be election judges.
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Communities across the country are making efforts to get out the vote. At Daley Plaza, the Cook County Clerk’s Election Team set up tents to help people register to vote and sign up to be election judges.
Mr. Quiles received the People's Choice award after competing against 12 other trucks. Visitors submitted their votes while enjoying some good food.
Incumbent President Nicolás Maduro and the government claim he won, but there are concerns the results do not accurately reflect the will of the Venezuelan people.
City leaders gathered Monday morning at Daley Plaza downtown – emphasizing the city's dedication to making sure everyone is welcome.
City leaders gathered Monday morning at Daley Plaza downtown – emphasizing the city’s dedication to making sure everyone is welcome.
The city on Tuesday revealed plans for the big anniversary by turning Daley Plaza into a dance party.
Mayor Brandon Johnson and other city leaders were joined by house music DJs to announce a number of events planned for this year. These include a house music festival at Millennium Park, and a 40th anniversary house music parade.
The sport was invited in Chicago almost 140 years ago. In celebration, an event will take place at Daley Plaza hosted by Athletes Unlimited, equipped with a giant softball, autographs, and more. Visit
May is National Stroke Awareness Month. CBS 2's Marie Saavedra is hosting the "Cycle Nation" event on Daley Plaza and spoke to American Heart Association Executive Director Brittany Walsh about what to look for.
Chicago Police using the events of the day as a dry run for the type of protests that will come with this summer's Democratic National Convention. CBS 2 Political Investigator Chris Tye reports.
Chicago Police were on high alert as the two sides met in Daley Plaza in the heart of the Loop Tuesday. CBS 2 Political Reporter Chris Tye reports.
Chicago Police were on high alert as the two sides met in the heart of the Loop Tuesday, using the event as a dry run for what is expected to be an even more heated Democratic National Convention this summer.
They gathered in Daley Plaza to tell their stories in hopes of putting a spotlight on these cold cases.
They gathered in Daley Plaza to tell their stories in hopes of putting a spotlight on these cold cases.
Bringing a city like Chicago to life for the holidays is a tall task – as tall as the Willis Tower or the former John Hancock Center, or even this year's official Chicago Christmas tree. But as is the case every year, Chicago was up to the task. CBS 2's Darius Johnson reports.
People gathered for the big countdown Friday afternoon to light up the 45-foot tree full of holiday spirit.
Christkindlmarket noted that its popularity has been booming in recent years, and the result has been longer lines to get into the festival at Daley Plaza on weekends.
More than 1,000 hungry Loop dwellers cast their vote for their favorite taco.
The exhibition will take place right in the shadow of the Picasso statue.
The Picasso is one of the first big public artworks in the city. As a bonus, it doesn't need a lot of upkeep.
The locations in Daley Plaza and Aurora will close on Christmas Eve, but the one next to Wrigley Field will stay open through New Year's Eve.
All three Christkindlmarkets – at Daley Plaza, at Gallagher Way outside Wrigley Field, and at RiverEdge Park in Aurora – are set to open Nov. 17.
The sculpture in Daley Plaza was unveiled on this day in 1967.
The Picasso sculpture in Daley Plaza turns 56 Tuesday. The 50-foot-tall sculpture was dedicated on this day in 1967.
"We are facing an existential threat to what it means to be a working performer," actor Sean Astin said.
Police do not believe the shooting was a random act.
The man who was holding the knife was taken into custody, and charges were pending late Sunday.
More than 1,200 people were killed in the massacre on Oct. 7, 2023. More than 100 hostages are believed to remain captive in Gaza.
The scene is at the edge of the Bucktown neighborhood, right down the street from Whirlyball Chicago.
The offenders in each incident are two to three men, police said.
About three dozen City Council members blasted the state of CPS after the resignations.
Billionaire Elon Musk also appeared with Trump on stage, calling the November election "the most important of our lifetime."
This comes as a big shake-up as all seven current members of the board saying they'll resign at the end of the month.
The move would allow Mayor Brandon Johnson to appoint a new school board that would fire CPS chief executive officer Pedro Martinez.
While Nov. 5 is Election Day, voters in Illinois have the option of voting early in person or by mail beforehand.
A federal judge in Georgia made a ruling that would allow for the Biden administration's sweeping relief that affects tens of millions of American borrowers.
Michael Cozzi bought a prepaid debit card for his friend and put $300 on it—only to be told by every party involved with the card that it was in somebody else's name and he couldn't unlock the money.
The New York Times has unveiled the 2024 edition of their list of the top 50 restaurants in the U.S., and a Chicago steakhouse is among the spots that made the national cut.
Earlier this year, CBS News Chicago reported on Monica Davis, a suburban woman who has since been arrested on accusations of pretending to be a dentist.
The Internet lit up this week with news that a Chicago restaurant is offering a luxe cocktail for $13,000, purportedly the most expensive martini in the United States.
Only people who had contact with a bat have reason to be concerned. A bat flying overhead cannot give anyone rabies.
Northwestern Medicine researchers hope their discovery will lead to a potential treatment for those with pulmonary issues.
Anyone who has not had a COVID-19 vaccination n two months or more should get the new updated vaccine right away, the city said.
The government has already disbursed more than 900 million free at-home COVID-19 tests, and will be reopening its free test kit portal.
According to the Cook County Department of Animal and Rabies Control, the bats were both found Monday.
The Indiana Court of Appeals has reinstated a lawsuit filed by the state accusing TikTok of deceiving its users about the video-sharing platform's level of inappropriate content for children and the security of its consumers' personal information.
Magnicity is still mum on what exactly it has in mind for the space, though 360 CHICAGO earlier said a restaurant will not be back.
Jeep is recalling more than 194,000 plug-in hybrid SUVs worldwide because they can catch fire with the ignition turned off.
A Black man alleges in a lawsuit that an Iowa trucking company fired him as a driver because he wouldn't cut off his dreadlocks.
The restaurant will begin with dinner service from 4 p.m. to midnight, with plans to extend hours in the future.
There are five new stadium dates for next summer in Toronto, Chicago, New Jersey, Los Angeles and Mexico City.
Kris Kristofferson, a songwriter who became a country star and A-list actor, died at his home on Maui surrounded by family on Saturday, a spokesperson said in an statement.
British actress Dame Maggie Smith had an extensive career in theater and movies, gaining international acclaim in later roles in "Harry Potter" and "Downton Abbey."
The adventure begins for 16 ordinary Americans as they embark on their trek to the top of the treacherous New Zealand Alps in 'The Summit.'
Since their debut nearly 35 years ago, Pearl Jam has been one of the world's most popular and influential rock groups. Lead singer Eddie Vedder and bassist Jeff Ament talk about success, friendship, creativity, and giving back to their loyal fans.
Meteorologist Mary Kay Kleist has your 5:30 p.m. First Alert Weather forecast for Sunday, Oct. 6, 2024.
October is Depression and Mental Health Screening Month, and an event for relaxation and recharging was held at Harms Woods on Skokie.
The event raised $163,000 to help fight food insecurity.
More than 100 dapper dogs were invited to strut their stuff at Phillips Park in Aurora.
Former President Donald Trump focused his efforts in Wisconsin Sunday, while Vice President Kamala Harris has a media blitz coming this week. Natalie Brand reports.
About three dozen City Council members blasted the state of CPS after the resignations.
The ages of the victims range from 16 to 42.
The Bears (3-2) won their second straight after dropping two in a row, with the two key pieces they acquired as a result of a blockbuster trade with Carolina in 2023 leading the way.
Police do not believe the shooting was a random act.
The man who was holding the knife was taken into custody, and charges were pending late Sunday.
The CBS News Chicago Investigators have been reporting for months on the allegations of sexual and physical abuse to children in DCFS custody at Aunt Martha's Integrated Care Center.
The Jasper County, Indiana Sheriff's office has not specified what the defendants are accused of doing, or their relationship to the children.
Beachgoers notice a much wider beach, and 22 stone breakwater structures to protect against erosion.
The complaint alleges "a pattern of discrimination that has caused an increasingly hostile environment at UChicago for Palestinian, Arab, and Muslim students and students associated with them."
Chicago Police Supt. Larry Snelling talked with CBS News Chicago about victories and challenges after a year in the job.
The Bears (3-2) won their second straight after dropping two in a row, with the two key pieces they acquired as a result of a blockbuster trade with Carolina in 2023 leading the way.
The Lakers football team is embracing the step up in competition, mirroring the strength of its head coach, Jared Williamson.
Kurtis Rourke threw for 380 yards and three touchdowns to help No. 23 Indiana stay unbeaten with a 41-24 victory over Northwestern on Saturday.
Northwestern is coming off back-to-back NCAA Tournament appearances for the first time in program history.
Even as the Bears have kept their last 10 opponents to under 20 points, Jaylon Johnson says they can do more to be "dominant."
Police do not believe the shooting was a random act.
The man who was holding the knife was taken into custody, and charges were pending late Sunday.
The scene is at the edge of the Bucktown neighborhood, right down the street from Whirlyball Chicago.
The offenders in each incident are two to three men, police said.
Police said the man, along with a 48-year-old woman, had shoplifted from the Walgreens separately.
