Good Memories Choir gives dementia patients and their loved ones something to sing about
Their emotion is right on target, and they're interacting verbally. That's the effect of singing."
Their emotion is right on target, and they're interacting verbally. That's the effect of singing."
The Good Memories Choir held its first spring concert since the pandemic. After weeks of rehearsing, the group gets in one last warm-up before the big show at the Fourth Presbyterian Church. CBS 2's Andrew Ramos reports.
Research shows Latinos are 1.5 times more likely to develop memory loss disorders liker Alzheimer's disease than white Americans.
Dementia patients will be able to connect with wildlife at the zoo and be part of a special community.
The Lincoln Park Zoo provides a fun and educational experience for its visitors. Now, it's also helping a unique population: people with dementia, as well as their family, friends, and caregivers.
"We just love to say that a dementia-friendly space is just a friendly space."
The group is called Chicago Hyde Park Village. CBS 2's Shardaa Gray shows us how they socialize and fight early memory loss.
The donation was part of the Race to #ENDALZ Match Challenge that ran last month.
Willis was originally diagnosed with aphasia last year, but has since received a "painful" new diagnosis.
A Christmas tree at Terra Vista of Oakbrook Terrace is not just any tree. In this case, it's also therapeutic, used to try to jump start the brain. CBS 2's Lauren Victory showed us how it's providing some hope for the holidays.
Candy is not great for your teeth, but experts say there are three other types of foods and drinks to be mindful about for better oral health.
Police have not confirmed if the burglaries are connected.
Thunderstorms develop Tuesday afternoon and evening with the most severe conditions expected from 3 p.m. to 9 p.m.
The Civilian Office of Police Accountability is investigating the shooting.
Street Pastor Donovan Price said he still has to prepare himself well in advance for the violence figures.
The Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library and Museum is under the spotlight again after a manager failed to consult a collections committee before purchasing a 21-star flag, supposedly from 1818 when Illinois became the 21st state to join the Union.
Robert Atwell says he won't step down when his term ends this month. Atwell said in his email that he hoped that his "temporary continuation" as a regent will support communication between legislators and the regents.
Illinois is now a step closer to approving a $53-billion state budget. The Senate passed it, but the House still has to vote on it.
Several House Democrats are wondering why a plaque to honor police officers who saved the Capitol on Jan. 6, 2021, wasn't installed by the deadline required by law.
The summer safety plans are a little different from what the city has put together for summer safety in previous years.
A string of recalls connected to Wisconsin-based supplier Schreiber Foods has now extended to Aldi stores after similar recalls at Hy-Vee and other grocery chains.
With more and more such companies popping up, and salespeople showing up on doorsteps, who is making sure they're legitimate?
It also happens that the contractor was on a list specifically provided by the state.
Alderpeople are looking to try to stop rogue towers from making thousands off drivers who thought they were signing their car away to someone they could trust.
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.
Chicago health officials said medetomidine has not previously been detected in Chicago.
North Carolina Republicans are pushing forward with their plan to repeal a pandemic-era law, citing crime and recent campus protests.
Thursday was Mental Health Action Day and CBS is partnering with MTV to provide grants to local nonprofits that give people the tools to improve their mental health.
So far, there have been eight cases of invasive meningococcal disease in Chicago in 2024 to date.
Researchers hope their findings will inspire action to make hearing aid devices more affordable since they can cost over $1,000 per ear.
No one was hurt but the fire burned a charred area on the outside of the mall.
The owner, Andy Kalish, says he just doesn't have the energy to keep it going.
Lagunitas will move its Chicago brewing operation to their original brewery in California by early August, and permanently close its Chicago brewery and taproom.
They are concerned about increased congestion and environmental concerns.
Consumers may pay more, or less, for the same items by stocking up just a few miles away.
It was not specified whether Young or someone else involved in the concert was ill, and or what the ill person was suffering from.
"The Miseducation of Lauryn Hill" topped Apple Music's list while Michael Jackson's "Thriller," Stevie Wonder's "Songs in the Key of Life" and Nirvana's "Nevermind" finished in the top 10.
Those auditioning were asked to sing 16 bars a cappella from a contemporary musical theatre song to show their range.
Hip-hop mogul Sean "Diddy" Combs posted a video on social media apologizing for his "inexcusable" behavior and that he takes "full responsibility" for his actions.
Jim Parsons and Mayim Bialik are reprising their roles from "Big Bang Theory" in part one of the "Young Sheldon" series finale.
According to police, just after 2 a.m. several people shattered the glass doors of "The Angry Crab" in the 1900 block of North Milwaukee Avenue.
Dermatologist Dr. Jeffrey Hsu joined Audrina Sinclair to share the dangers of fake Botox and the warning signs you need to look for when picking a product.
CBS Chicago meteorologist David Yeomans has the extended forecast.
Chicago police shot and killed a man and critically injured another while responding to a stabbing incident in the Austin neighborhood Monday night. According to Chicago police, officers were on routine patrol just after 11 p.m. in the 300 block of South Cicero Avenue when they saw a man attempting to stab another man.
CBS 2’s Ed Curran is tracking the noise, and says it is 76 decibels where he is – similar to a vacuum cleaner.
The Civilian Office of Police Accountability is investigating the shooting.
Thunderstorms develop Tuesday afternoon and evening with the most severe conditions expected from 3 p.m. to 9 p.m.
Candy is not great for your teeth, but experts say there are three other types of foods and drinks to be mindful about for better oral health.
Police have not confirmed if the burglaries are connected.
Street Pastor Donovan Price said he still has to prepare himself well in advance for the violence figures.
After learning of the woman's troubled history and other aspects of the case, lawmakers in Springfield spoke out passionately on the Illinois House floor.
Former Supt. Eddie Johnson was adamant that he is not being paid by the company to promote it. He said he just thinks it works.
Plenty of high school seniors are 18 years old, and some are even older.
Maria Roque filed numerous police reports and got a protection order. But the system that was supposed to protect her failed.
Chicago does not resell their guns, but some suburban police departments do to reduce costs.
Gavin Sheets homered in the eighth against Erik Swanson for the only run for the White Sox.
The Brewers welcomed Counsell back with a brief thank-you video message on the scoreboard that was accompanied by a chorus of boos from Brewers fans in the sellout crowd of 41,882.
Notre Dame (16-1), which won its second title in program history, became the first program to win back-to-back championships in consecutive seasons since Duke repeated in 2014.
"Bill Walton was truly one of a kind," NBA commissioner Adam Silver said in a statement.
Kyle Bradish struck out 11 in seven no-hit innings, and the Baltimore Orioles beat the Chicago White Sox 4-1 on Sunday for a sweep of their four-game series.
Street Pastor Donovan Price said he still has to prepare himself well in advance for the violence figures.
Police aren't officially saying these burglaries are believed to be connected yet, only saying they are investigating.
During the encounter, the homeowner exchanged gunfire with one of the offenders, Winnetka police said. No one was injured in this exchange.
The summer safety plans are a little different from what the city has put together for summer safety in previous years.
Prosecutors laid out the events leading up to Clarence Johnson allegedly stabbing his coworker, Francois Swain, to death on Wednesday at the City Winery.