Cold puts no damper on festivity for Chicago holiday kickoff
CBS 2's Jermont Terry spotted plenty of smiles, snacks, and trinkets to go around.
CBS 2's Jermont Terry spotted plenty of smiles, snacks, and trinkets to go around.
CBS 2 Chief Meteorologist Albert Ramon is joined by Christkindlmarket Vice President Kate Bleeker to talk about this year's festivities.
The family-favorite Chrstkindlmarket returns to three locations this year.
The family-favorite market opens there on Friday, Nov. 18. It will be the 26th season at Daley Plaza.
Many thanks to the marching band from Lincoln Park High School for helping us celebrate as we light up the corner of Dearborn and Washington
The Lincoln Park High School marching band join Joe, Irika, Albert, and Marshall to turn on our video wall facing Daley Plaza.
We're behind the wheel one last time to mark what was the final day of the Chicago Food Truck Fest for the 2022 season.
Don't miss out as the trucks will line up for the final time this year.
King walker was just two years old when he and his 21-year-old aunt disappeared after going for a walk in Gary.
Volunteers put folders, notebooks, pencils, and other back-to-school essentials in the backpacks.
This year's theme is "back and stronger than ever."
King Walker and aunt Diamond Bynum vanished in 2015.
Mayor Lori Lightfoot called it a privilege to honor heroes who put service above self.
"The Chicago Food Truck Festival showcases the city's food truck industry and the resilient entrepreneurs behind it."
The "Mitzvah Mobiles" parade began at the Lubavitch Chabad of Illinois and ended at the Daley Plaza.
For the first time in two years, the air in Daley Plaza is filled with the signature smells of fresh schnitzel and cocoa – as the Christkindlmarket returns.
Christkindlmarket plans to return in November, after the popular Christmas-themed festival was forced to go virtual last year due to the pandemic.
The city honored the 20th anniversary of 9/11 with a memorial ceremony in Daley Plaza.
You can grab a bite to eat every Friday from 11 a.m. until 3 p.m. through Oct. 15.
For the first time in Cook County history, that rainbow LGBTQ+ pride flag will fly over Daley Plaza for the entire month of June.
Cook County Board President Toni Preckwinkle joined other officials to lay a wreath at the Eternal Flame at Daley Plaza.
Families with loved ones who have been murdered in Chicago gathered carefully at Daley Plaza Wednesday night.
With more than 750,000 people filing for unemployment in Illinois since March, and rent and other bills coming due on May 1, protesters are pressing government leaders to give tenants more relief.
Guests were lined up in Daley Plaza ahead of the opening Friday, ready for roasted almonds, boot mugs and hot chocolate.
The tradition of an official Chicago Christmas tree goes back more than a century, but only in the past four years has it involved a single large tree mounted in Millennium Park.
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This was also the first meeting since the FBI served two subpoenas to the village—in a probe many believe centers around the embattled Mayor Tiffany Henyard and her lack of transparency.
Christopher Morel and Yan Gomes homered for the Cubs. Mike Tauchman had two hits and scored a run.
Preston's family led a balloon release – and helped dedicate a garden planted in Preston's honor outside the police station.
Jonny DeLuca continued his hot stretch with a homer and four RBIs, and the Tampa Bay Rays beat Mike Clevinger and the Chicago White Sox 8-2 on Monday night for their fourth consecutive win.
This was also the first meeting since the FBI served two subpoenas to the village—in a probe many believe centers around the embattled Mayor Tiffany Henyard and her lack of transparency.
Prosecutors are continuing to call witnesses in former President Donald Trump's criminal trial in New York, where jurors heard from a former Trump Organization executive.
The settlement covers 12 current and former Water Department workers who claimed they were subjected to a "hostile and abusive work environment."
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's office says the proposal is "far from meeting Israel's core demands."
Judge Juan Merchan said former President Donald Trump violated his gag order on April 22 when he commented on the political makeup of the jury.
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.
First known HIV cases from a nonsterile injection for cosmetic reasons highlights the risk of unlicensed providers.
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.
The Illinois Worker Adjustment and Retraining Notification (WARN) Act requires employers to notify workers of mass layoffs 60 days in advance.
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 stars came out for the the 2024 Met Gala in New York City. See some of the most eye-catching outfits of the night.
'Bob Hearts Abishola', the acclaimed comedy, is signing off after its fifth season on CBS.
Bernard Hill died Sunday at 79. The actor was known for his roles in "Lord of the Rings" and "Titanic."
"Sunday Morning" has an exclusive behind-the-scenes look at the creation of the country singer's first post-stroke song, "Where That Came From," which blends art with artificial intelligence in a recording that captures Travis' country heart.
"Happy 9th Birthday, Princess Charlotte!" the Prince and Princess of Wales said in a social media post with a new photo of their daughter taken by Kate.
CBS 2 Chief Meteorologist Albert Ramon has your 10 p.m. First Alert Weather forecast for Monday, May 6, 2024.
With the periodical cicadas coming, officials advise keeping pets on a leash so they aren’t startled by the insects’ noise. Also, Illinois ranks second nationwide for people interest in eating cicadas.
A total of 95 people have alleged sexual abuse at the facilities in a lawsuit filed against the State of Illinois. CBS 2's Charlie De Mar reports.
At the U of C, students and faculty said there are rumors swirling of tent removals – none of which have played out in reality so far. CBS 2's Marybel Gonzalez reports.
Preston's family, friends and colleagues gathered Monday night to honor her memory with a balloon release outside the Calumet (5th) District police station.
The Irish Nobleman Pub has had four people quit since Saturday, saying they don't feel safe working there anymore.
This was also the first meeting since the FBI served two subpoenas to the village—in a probe many believe centers around the embattled Mayor Tiffany Henyard and her lack of transparency.
"I want the world to know what was going on while I was in that system. Since it happened to me, I don't want it to happen to the next adolescent."
Some 400 million birds are on the move, and Illinois is in the area of high-intensity migration both nights.
Christopher Morel and Yan Gomes homered for the Cubs. Mike Tauchman had two hits and scored a run.
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.
Christopher Morel and Yan Gomes homered for the Cubs. Mike Tauchman had two hits and scored a run.
Jonny DeLuca continued his hot stretch with a homer and four RBIs, and the Tampa Bay Rays beat Mike Clevinger and the Chicago White Sox 8-2 on Monday night for their fourth consecutive win.
The Sky drafted Cardoso third overall in last month's WNBA Draft.
Right-hander Mike Clevinger was recalled by the Chicago White Sox from Triple-A Charlotte to start Monday night's game at the Tampa Bay Rays.
The Sky will begin the 2024 regular season on May 15 at 7 p.m. on the road against the Dallas Wings.
Peter Sova, 36, of McHenry, was arrested without incident Monday morning near the very bank he is accused of robbing.
Chicago police said 27 people were taken into custody after the violence forced a reroute of the parade.
The Irish Nobleman Pub has had four people quit since Saturday, saying they don't feel safe working there anymore.
The boy was shot at the outdoor patio of El G-FE Seafood & Steaks, according to police and the restaurant's manager.
Derek Swift, 48, is charged with one count each of aggravated kidnapping, kidnapping, criminal sexual assault, and aggravated criminal sexual abuse.