Local chef teaches Native American culture through traditional cuisine
Chef Jessica Walks First is gearing up for her ninth and final kitchen Station Takeover for Native American Heritage Month
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2 Chicago-based food retailers announce plan to merge
Upon closing the deal, Foxtrot Market and Dom's Kitchen & Market will become a new entity, Outfox Hospitality.
Chicago man sets new record at Florida Keys Stone Crab Eating Contest
Scott Milison triumphed over 39 other contestants in the raucous amateur eating competition in Marathon.
Chicago area chefs coming together for annual event benefiting March of Dimes
A unique tasting event happening Friday night to benefit March of Dimes which works to end preventable maternal health risks and deaths, along with premature births and infant death. The organization is hosting an annual fundraiser event bringing some of Chicago's most talented chefs all together in one room. Lisa Adams from March of Dimes and Davey Harvey, a Chicago area parent with three children who were born preterm, spoke with CBS 2 about the event. Visit
Chicago area neighbors make friends over international food
A Mount Prospect couple with a passion for food and travel wanted to create a cooking club.
Not everyone is toasting proposal of wage increase for Chicago's tipped workers
"There's no question the mayor had the votes in the City Council to pass this."
Pastry chef bakes her way into making history at one of Chicago's largest restaurant groups
In honor of Hispanic Heritage Month, we're highlighting Latino chefs and restaurateurs all month long.
Pookie Crack Cakes in Bronzeville gives customers what they want
The stream's Jamaica ponder takes you there to see what's so addictive about Pookie Crack Cakes.
New food items available at Bears home games this season
They include the "Meatball Grinder," mini deep dish pizza, and the "Sack Attack Burger."
Oscar Mayer giving away free hot dog straws on website
The Chicago-founded company got the idea after a viral video from last year showed a man at Yankee Stadium using a hot dog to drink a beer.
Ribfest is back in North Center Saturday and Sunday
Guests are invited to come out and sample some of the best dishes from local barbecue spots.
Instacart now accepting SNAP benefits for food orders
Instacart tested out accepting SNAP in Alaska but it's now expanding to all 50 states.
Taste of River North opens Friday
Guests are invited to come out and sample some of the best dishes from restaurants in River North.
James Beard Awards held in Chicago to honor the stars of the food industry
Damarr Brown of "Virtue" in Hyde Park won the award for "Best Emerging Chef."
City Council approves expanded outdoor dining program
The council committee on license and consumer protection unanimously approved a plan on Tuesday - allowing bars and restaurants to expand sidewalk patios, and in some cases spill into streets.
"Rachael Ray Show" ends after 17 seasons
Ray received tributes from several former guests, including former first lady Michelle Obama, Oprah, Kate Hudson, Jessica Alba and 50 Cent.
Asian American Pacific Islander Restaurant Week kicks off Friday
The event will feature 57 AAPI-owned restaurants in the Chicago area and will last through May 21.
New foods and flavors featured for White Sox concessions this year
The Sox home opener is April 3rd against the San Francisco Giants.
Lakeview Roscoe Village Restaurant Week kicks off Friday
There will offer special discounts and unique menu options for dine-in and take-out customers.
Chicago's Restaurant Week returns starting Friday
It's 17 days of restaurants showcasing their best food and drinks at fixed prices for lunch and dinner.
Foodie Friday: Proxi in West Loop offers globally inspired menu
CBS 2's Jamaica Ponder got a behind-the-scenes look at the globally inspired menu at Proxi in West Loop.
McDonalds giving away McGold cards that provides free food for life
The fast-food giant is offering a chance at what's called a McGold card - also known as "free McDonald's for life."
Lou Malnati's, Portillo mashup combines two of Chicago's classic foods
Here's a holiday gift idea combining two of Chicago's favorite restaurants.
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Family offers reward for help finding missing teen Brissa Romero
Brissa is believed to have been on her way to a bowling alley in Vernon Hills when she went missing on Monday.
Kurashev, Murphy net goals in Blackhawks' 4-2 loss to Capitals
NHL rookie scoring leader Connor Bedard assisted on both Chicago goals, and Arvid Söderblom had 23 saves.
Trash chute fire in Woodlawn apartment building prompts evacuations
Several floors of the building were evacuated due to smoke. Four people were evaluated by paramedics, but declined to go to the hospital.
At Hanukkah celebration in Evanston, Jews pray for release of all Hamas hostages
"We need to continue shining our light, because there are still over 130 hostages that are being held in the hands of Hamas terrorists," Rabbi Meir Hecht said.
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Family offers reward for help finding missing teen Brissa Romero
Brissa is believed to have been on her way to a bowling alley in Vernon Hills when she went missing on Monday.
Vacant Ralph Waldo Emerson High School building gutted by fire in Gary, Indiana
The historic building has been through two fires. While the burned-out shell of the school was still standing Sunday, one alumnus questioned if it should be torn down.
Teacher killed in head-on crash by suspected drunk driver in Wheeling
Robert Gillen was a high school math teacher and athletic trainer for Wauconda School District 118.
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Kurashev, Murphy net goals in Blackhawks' 4-2 loss to Capitals
NHL rookie scoring leader Connor Bedard assisted on both Chicago goals, and Arvid Söderblom had 23 saves.
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Two men detail their claims of abuse at a place where young children were sent for help
This is national story now percolating right here in Chicago - allegations brought forward in a federal lawsuit by children now grown.
Foxx calls findings on how many Black women were victims of crime in 2022 "jarring"
Foxx is one of a handful of local, state, and national leaders responding a CBS 2 series of reports, Investigating Injustice: Black Women At Risk.
Chicago's enters new deal with crime database from same company as ShotSpotter
As CBS 2 Investigator Megan Hickey reported, the way the public found out about the deal CrimeTracer was surprising.
Chicago woman says towing company demanded over $10,000 to get her car back
Elaine Kelly said when she finally got it back, her car appeared more damaged - with the inside was ransacked and some of her personal property missing.
Man called to report SUV on train tracks in Michigan, but Amtrak train hit it anyway
Amtrak said they were never notified of the SUV on the tracks before the crash last week, was despite a warning call a full 41 minutes earlier.
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Texas court temporarily halts ruling allowing woman to have emergency abortion
Kate Cox, a mother of two, said she found out last week that her unborn child suffered from what doctors say is a fatal disorder.
Chi vs. Hate ordinance would make it easier to report hate incidents, alderwoman says
Chicago Police data show there have been 254 hate crimes reported so far this year alone - compared with 204 last year, 109 in 2021, and 80 in 2020.
Ed Burke trial: Jury hears recordings of Burke aide on holding up driveway permits
The permits – and how the city's longest-serving alderman is accused of holding them up for a would-be client – are central to the federal extortion case against Burke.
Chicago migrant crisis: Records shed light on contract for tents, city cracks down on buses
The Mayor's office told us they are in talks with the owner on a lot in Brighton Park where a tent base camp was called off by Gov. JB Pritzker.
Trump gag order in 2020 election case largely upheld by appeals court
A federal appeals court heard arguments in November over the gag order limiting what Trump can say about the 2020 election-related case filed against him in Washington, D.C.
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Privacy concerns at Chicago parking garage prompt proposed law change
Not only did CBS 2 hear from more upset customers, but also from Illinois Secretary of State Alexi Giannoulias.
St. Charles residents flee senior community after 300% increase in costs
Over the last several weeks, the Saint Charles senior living community has become a bit of a ghost town.
Rivers Casino Des Plaines warns of data breach affecting customer, staffer information
Casino officials said on Thursday, Nov. 2, they determined hackers got into their system and stole personal information about Rivers Casino staffers, customers, and online sports book customers.
Illinois congressman steps in after feds fail to reimburse COVID-19 testing labs
We previously told you about small business owner Janine Morabito's struggle after getting stiffed by Uncle Sam. There are several others in the same boat.
Consumer watchdog lists '10 Worst Toys' for 2023, highlights child safety concerns
W.A.T.C.H. – World Against Toys Causing Harm – issued a list Wednesday of toys they said are hazardous and should not be in children's hands.
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FDA approves gene-editing treatment for sickle cell disease
Sickle cell disease affects approximately 100,000 people in the U.S., predominantly people of color.
An end to breast cancer? California company develops groundbreaking vaccine with promising future
An estimated one in eight women will develop breast cancer in their lifetime, killing on average 42,000 a year in the U.S. But what if a vaccine could significantly lower each woman's chance of ever getting it in the first place?
Two babies infected with rare bacteria linked to baby formula recalls last year
Federal health officials confirmed Thursday that two cases of invasive infections caused by cronobacter sakazakii have been reported in 2023.
Panera's caffeine-fueled lemonade cited in second death, suit says
Casual dining chain faces another wrongful death suit related to its Charged Lemonade after cardiac arrest of Florida man.
Slow COVID-19 booster rollout cost thousands of lives, new study says
Researchers estimated that through June 2022, if the U.S. moved at a faster pace to approve it and get people boosted, an estimated 29,000 lives could have been saved.
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Customers line up for hours at drive-thru for new McDonald's concept, CosMc's
CBS 2's Jermont Terry took a trip out to Bolingbrook, off Weber Road, to see if it lived up to the hype.
Crowds, record day of revenue point to comeback on Chicago's Magnificent Mile
According to The Magnificent Mile Association, a record $31.7 million in revenue was set in November on a single day.
Who is moving into those vacant Bed, Bath & Beyond stores?
Who will be moving into closed Bed, Bath & Beyond stores nationwide and in the Chicago area? Court documents provide some clues.
South Shore yoga studio strives for inclusive, calm vibe
It's Small Business Saturday 2023, a big day to highlight the success of entrepreneurs who started small and are working hard to make it big.
Shoppers turn out in Ravenswood for Small Business Saturday
Three of the trolleys were running on Small Business Saturday, making eight stops in Ravenswood so people could visit their favorite shops.
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Kurashev, Murphy net goals in Blackhawks' 4-2 loss to Capitals
NHL rookie scoring leader Connor Bedard assisted on both Chicago goals, and Arvid Söderblom had 23 saves.
Justin Fields leads Bears to 28-13 win over Lions, for first back-to-back wins under Matt Eberflus
Receiver DJ Moore had his first career rushing touchdown and caught a scoring pass to help Chicago (5-8) win for the third time in four games.
Blackhawks beat Blues 3-1 for first win streak of the season
Anthony Beauvillier, Alex Vlasic and Jason Dickinson scored, and the Chicago Blackhawks beat the St. Louis Blues 3-1 for their first back-to-back wins of the season.
LSU QB Jayden Daniels wins Heisman Trophy with prolific season
LSU quarterback Jayden Daniels has won the Heisman Trophy in a decisive victory.
Alston scores 25, Loyola Chicago wins 115-64 against Goshen
Philip Alston had 25 points in Loyola Chicago's 115-64 win over Goshen.
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Bono impersonator has fans fooled at Old Town bar
Some U2 fans spent the evening thinking they were hanging out with Bono in the flesh and blood – and singing Christmas carols with him.
Ryan O'Neal, star of "Love Story," is dead at 82
Ryan O'Neal, the Oscar-nominated star of films including "Love Story" and "Paper Moon," has died at 82.
CBS presents 'Grammy® Salute to 50 Years of Hip Hop'
A star-studded lineup of hip hop legends and GRAMMY-winning artists will grace the stage at this special tribute concert, airing Sunday, Dec. 10 (8:30-10:30 PM, ET/8:00-10:00 PM, PT) on the CBS Television Network, and streaming on Paramount+.
Def Leppard, Journey to play Wrigley Field next summer
The Steve Miller Band will also be joining them.
Fans fall in love with Mona, little puppet from Nanalan' on Tiktok
Whose that wonderful girl? Could she be any cuter? Mona, the small green puppet who is the star of Nanalan', an old Canadian TV show, gains new fans on Tiktok.
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Chicago First Alert Weather: Sunny and mild week ahead
CBS 2 Meteorologist Robb Ellis has the latest forecast.
Teacher killed in Wheeling crash
A high school teacher from Palatine was killed following a wrong-way crash Sunday morning in Wheeling.
Carpentersville teen last seen on Monday; family offering $14,000 reward
A vigil was held Sunday night for a teenage girl from Carpentersville who has been missing for six days. Brissa Romero, 17, is believed to have been on her way to a bowling alley in Vernon Hills when she went missing on Monday.
Chicago First Alert Weather: Sunny start to the week
CBS 2 Meteorologist Robb Ellis has the latest forecast.
Poll shows most Americans disapprove of Biden's handling of Israel-Hamas war
Aid organizations are warning half of the Palestinians inside Gaza are starving, as Israel intensifies its bombing campaign inside the territory. Meantime, a growing number of Americans are questioning the way Washington is handling the israel-Hamas war.
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2 off-duty CPD officers robbed at gunpoint, source says
A police source told CBS 2 that the man stole the police stars, IDs, and FOID cards from the two off-duty women officers.
Scott Eby, who admitted to rape and murder of 3-year-old Riley Fox, dies in prison
On June 6, 2004, Riley vanished from her Wilmington, Illinois home – and her body was later found in Forked Creek four miles away.
Ed Burke trial: Jury hears recordings of Burke aide on holding up driveway permits
The permits – and how the city's longest-serving alderman is accused of holding them up for a would-be client – are central to the federal extortion case against Burke.
Suspect in multiple bank robberies strikes again on Michigan Avenue
With the holiday shopping bringing out the big crowds, authorities say it is critical to catch the man before he hits again.
55 years in prison for Algonquin woman who admitted to killing boyfriend's parents
Arin Fox, 42, reached the plea agreement back in October.
