Chicago's My Block My Hood My City donates warm clothes for migrants
One Chicago organization Is on a mission to outfit the city's new migrants in warm winter clothes. They made the first of many drop-offs today in Pilsen with CBS 2's Sara Machi.
One Chicago organization Is on a mission to outfit the city's new migrants in warm winter clothes. They made the first of many drop-offs today in Pilsen with CBS 2's Sara Machi.
"I really don't like to see no child left behind and that's with anything."
Christmas came early for residents of a Cicero apartment complex that went up in flames last week. The fire displaced more than two dozen people, but on Friday, they all received needed items in hopes of moving forward.
Christmas came early for residents of a Cicero apartment complex that went up in flames last Friday. They received donations to help them recover.
Many pantries are struggling to keep up with demand and stock some of the most commonly donated items.
A Chicago Bears player lent a helping hand to the Chicago Food Depository and other can help too, by purchasing soup. Linebacker Tremaine Edmunds packed boxes full of food on Tuesday.
One local organization is making sure everyone has the chance to look good and feel good. "Dress for Success" provides women with lower incomes with free professional attire with the goal of securing employment.
"This significant gift will support the construction of Tropical Forests, featuring state-of-the-art outdoor and indoor environments for our great apes, as well as a series of exciting new animal habitats."
"There's been times that it's been real close. One of which, I think you're all aware of, was covered by CBS 2 News."
Here are some organizations accepting donations to assist victims of the disastrous wildfires on the Hawaiian island of Maui.
Amalia Gonzalez is going to drop off additional supplies in person in August, so it's not too late to donate.
Amalia Gonzalez started collecting backpacks and school supplies to donate to kids in Mexico back in 2019.
Amalia Gonzalez started collecting backpacks and school supplies to donate to kids in Mexico back in 2019.
"We are addressing the needs of folks that are officially classed by the U.S. government as asylum seekers."
For the past few weeks, they've been collecting donations. On Wednesday, parishioners formed a caravan to make a big delivery. CBS 2's Noel Brennan has the story from Chicago's West Side.
Many of the migrants who recently arrived in Chicago are in need of basic supplies. CBS 2's Andrew Ramos found out there's a right and wrong way to drop off your donations.
The goal of a store in Rogers Park remains the same: serving the refugee community. CBS 2's Noel Brennan shows us inside the store giving back by giving away.
Big Brothers Big Sisters said it'll will help more kids have a positive, caring mentor.
Forest Preserve District of DuPage County President Daniel Hebreard posted his own whimsical video message to Colbert on Thursday.
Gurnee police said the level of response was necessary for what they considered at the time to be a "high-risk traffic stop."
Pulaski Road between 51st and 71st streets—in the West Elsdon and West Lawn communities—is known as a busy area. To many residents, it is also dangerous.
The men and women of the Chicago Police Department are putting in the work. Yet the reality is that the department is down a significant number of sworn officers.
The Sox won their second straight and for the fourth time in six games to improve to 10-28.
The university has said protesters sleeping in tents were given fair warning before the encampment was removed, but protesters said there was no such warning.
Astarte Washington was 15 years old when she suffered multiple broken bones after an unattended Chicago police car rolled over her.
Irene Chavez's family said police ignored her pleas to go to the hospital, even after she repeatedly told them she was a veteran suffering from PTSD.
There were only 15 days with measurable snow this past winter in Chicago, but a total of 7,745 vehicles got hauled off the streets.
The convention is taking place from Monday, Aug. 19, to Thursday, Aug. 22.
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.
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.
Researchers hope their findings will inspire action to make hearing aid devices more affordable since they can cost over $1,000 per ear.
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.
Biden campaigned in the spot where Trump, to much fanfare, lauded a plan by Taiwan-based electronics giant Foxconn plan to build a $10 billion manufacturing facility that was supposed to eventually employ 10,000 people. Except it was never completed.
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.
This will be the first baby for Hailey and Justin Beiber, who announced their pregnancy after more than five years of marriage.
Brian Fox, a fellow producer and engineer at Albini's Electrical Audio studio in Chicago, confirmed Albini passed away Tuesday night from a heart attack.
For the past three months, a cast of 10 Asian American/Pacific Islander comedians has been working on the new program, "Youth in Asia (Are You Proud of Me Yet?)"
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.
Forest Preserve District of DuPage County President Daniel Hebreard posted his own whimsical video message to Stephen Colbert on Thursday.
CBS 2 Meteorologist David Yeomans has your 10 p.m. First Alert Weather forecast for Thursday, May 9, 2024.
Caglar Ozata was arrested because of an issue with the title for his car, and put in a holding cell ahead of questioning. It was all something he feared would happen because he never received a title document that proved he really owned the car. CBS 2's Lauren Victory reports.
A car crashed right into an auto shop this week on a dangerous stretch of Pulaski Road on the Southwest Side that has already made the news for several other crashes. CBS 2's Marybel Gonzalez reports.
A witness said they saw someone run from the wreckage into a nearby business after the accident in Palatine. That person was later arrested.
Chicago Police have struggled to contain the annual takeover with its car caravans.
The men and women of the Chicago Police Department are putting in the work. Yet the reality is that the department is down a significant number of sworn officers.
Pulaski Road between 51st and 71st streets—in the West Elsdon and West Lawn communities—is known as a busy area. To many residents, it is also dangerous.
You deserve a treat. And this spring, Mother Nature is providing a seemingly endless supply – trillions of cicadas.
Gurnee police said the level of response was necessary for what they considered at the time to be a "high-risk traffic stop."
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.
The Sox won their second straight and for the fourth time in six games to improve to 10-28.
The Cats will now play the waiting game to find out where they're headed for next week's NCAA Tournament on Sunday at 6 p.m. for the NCAA Selection Show.
Chris Flexen pitched six sharp innings, Paul DeJong homered again and the Chicago White Sox avoided their seventh sweep this season by beating the Tampa Bay Rays 4-1.
The team's first three games will be on the road. But the team's many new faces were on display at Media Day.
Dylan Cease struck out 12 and combined with two relievers on a one-hitter, and the San Diego Padres beat the Chicago Cubs 3-0.
Prosecutors said there was a clear history of issues between the alleged shooter and his neighbor, a white woman who had two Black sons.
Guillermo Caballero's family said he got trapped inside a chaotic circle of cars and people at the illegal meetup – and was unable to escape.
A car riddled with bullet holes was spotted at the scene.
Police said a woman caught a 13-year-old girl and a 14-year-old boy trying to steal her, when the woman shot the girl in the shoulder.
Business owners believe the same crew might be involved in several other incidents.