Mothers draw attention to missing people cold cases on Mother's Day
They gathered in Daley Plaza to tell their stories in hopes of putting a spotlight on these cold cases.
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They gathered in Daley Plaza to tell their stories in hopes of putting a spotlight on these cold cases.
People gathered for the big countdown Friday afternoon to light up the 45-foot tree full of holiday spirit.
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.
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.
The film and TV actors' strike came to Chicago on Friday, as members of the Screen Actors Guild and American Federation of Television and Radio Artists (SAG-AFTRA) marched at Daley Plaza.
Professional actors have been striking since mid-July after coming to a standstill with the alliance of motion picture and television producers.
Actors are demanding increased pay better residuals and protections from the likeness being used by artificial intelligence technology.
It’s almost back to school time, and the cost of supplies can leave some parents feeling a bit stressed. One group is looking to ease that stress and supply their kids with what they’ll need to start the school year off right. Zulma Colon with Kids Above All spoke with CBS 2 about the backpack drive and how you can contribute.
Mayor Brandon Johnson is expected to stop to give remarks around 10 a.m.
Over 700 volunteers will pack thousands of brand-new backpacks with school supplies to donate to cps students.
They want to call attention to gun violence in Chicago and call on lawmakers to take a stand.
Several community and youth groups are teaming up to hold a rally and "Die-In." They want to call attention to gun violence in Chicago and call on lawmakers to take a stand.
He said they'll be outside in Tinley Park on Saturday.
Before the storms rolled in, Chicago's air quality was such a concern again on Thursday that the city canceled the Daley Plaza city market.
Thursday's advocacy march starts at 11 a.m. and dozens of organizations will join forces to fight for minority and marginalized communities.
This is in support of the National We The People March.
CBS 2's Noel Brennan did not get stung while covering this story, but a bee did find its way back into the CBS 2 newsroom while stuck in his hair.
