Brookfield Zoo spring lineup includes holiday brunches, after-hours events
Brookfield Zoo released its full lineup of spring events Tuesday, including its first ever Spring Fest and several after-hours events for visitors over 21.
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Brookfield Zoo released its full lineup of spring events Tuesday, including its first ever Spring Fest and several after-hours events for visitors over 21.
Crown Point High School in is hosting an event to raise money for childhood cancer research Wednesday.
Nine chefs joined forces for the unique fundraiser in River North Thursday evening. Suzanne Le Mignot reports.
October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month and the Lynn Sage Foundation has become synonymous with research on the disease.
October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month and a name that has become synonymous with breast cancer research in Chicago is Lynn Sage. Her daughter, Laura Sage, gave CBS News Chicago a look at the woman who has done so much to help the fight against the disease.
Bar Roma, the Roman-inspired eatery in Andersonville, will welcome guests for a special chef's tasting event to benefit Ukraine.
A chef's tasting event in Andersonville aimed to raise money on Monday to help those affected by the war in Ukraine. The event kicked off at Bar Roma with the goal of helping those affected by the war. Two chefs were preparing for a night they hoped would be memorable.
An organization is giving back to local military members and their families. On Tuesday, the Chicago Automobile Trade Association presented a big check to the U.S.O. for more than $81,000.
Thousands of rubber ducks splashed into the water and each duck was paid for online with money going to the Special Olympics. The first three to cross the finish line won a prize from their sponsors.
Car dealerships in the Chicago area are raising awareness and funds for local military members and their families. More than 65 car dealerships signed up to participate in the 11th Annual BBQ for the Troops community fundraising event last weekend where they offered a range of activities including patriotic ceremonies, classic car shows, live music and more.
Wednesday featured two big political stories with President Biden in Chicago and Mayor Brandon Johnson in Springfield, both trying to drum up money. Biden was doing so for his campaign, and Johnson for Chicago.
He was greeted by Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson and other local leaders. The president then stopped at the Drake Hotel for a campaign meeting before heading to a private residence for the fundraising event.
He will start his Midwest trip to Madison Wisconsin to announce details of his new student loan debt relief plan.
Church officials blamed state lawmakers for cutting scholarship funds. But now the Ingleside school has a chance at staying open thanks to one family who set up an online fundraiser.
A fundraiser is happening this weekend benefiting a Chicago nonprofit that helps parents and children affected by domestic violence. Maria Schideler, the co-chair of the Sweet Home Chicago fundraiser for the WINGS program, explains more about the upcoming fundraiser.
CBS 2 Chief Meteorologist Albert Ramon talks with Denesia Polusca, Corps Officer with TSA Temple Corps about the urgent need to help people this holiday season.
Shatterproof's Walk to End Addiction will be held Saturday, Sept. 30, beginning at 9 a.m. at Diversey Harbor.
An effort to help those struggling with addiction is coming to Chicago this weekend. More than 20 million people in the U.S. received a diagnosis of a substance use disorder in 2019, according to the latest data from the National Institute of Drugs and Addiction. Only about 10% of those individuals received treatment.
A big part of the 9/11 remembrance is making sure the next generation never forgets. That was the focus of a fundraiser in River Forest. CBS 2's Sabrina Franza had the story.
The 30th annual Swim Across America Chicago was held at Ohio Street Beach.
The village will also collect notes and cards for the family.
The event will have entertainment, food, a raffle, and other activities. The village will also collect notes and cards for the family. All profits will go to helping with Huntley's treatment and recovery.
Huntley Daniels. 10, spent over a week in the hospital after he was hurt on the Moby Dick ride at the Taste of Antioch Festival.
That's why neighbors in Antioch are invited to a fundraiser on August 10th during the village's summer concert series. All the profits will go to help Huntley and his family.
A 98-year-old grandmother from the northwest suburbs is heartbroken after losing her cherished necklace, and her family hopes someone will find it.
The brother Karen Schepers, whose car was pulled from the Fox River nearly 42 years after she disappeared, thanked community for their support as the family awaits a positive ID on remains found inside.
The Chicago Cubs kicked off the regular season against the Los Angeles Dodgers on Tuesday and Wednesday in Tokyo, Japan.
Police said Farrell Theis was restocking vending machines at the Joliet Park District building last month when a staffer caught him taking pictures of high school boys using the swimming pool.
Opening day for the Chicago White Sox will mark the start of their attempt to rebuild the team after an MLB record-setting 121 losses last year.
White House national security adviser Mike Waltz inadvertently added Jeffrey Goldberg, the editor-in-chief of The Atlantic magazine, to the chat.
Federal health officials said they are cutting $11.4 billion in COVID-19-related funds for state and local public health departments.
Director of National Intelligence Tulsi Gabbard and CIA Director John Ratcliffe returned to Capitol Hill to testify before the House Intelligence Committee.
The Lynwood Village Board meeting was packed Tuesday night, and many in attendance said Curry deserves every penny of that salary.
Next Tuesday, voters in Aurora, Illinois, will decide who will lead the state's second-largest city for the next four years.
A Mega Millions lottery ticket that contained all the winning numbers — bought along the western edge of the Chicago metro area, in DeKalb County — has made someone in Illinois $344 million richer this week.
CBS News Chicago spent months trying to get a simple answer from Lynwood Mayor Jada Curry about her salary.
In most of Lisle, residents get their water from the village. But in one section, the Oak View subdivision, a private company supplies the water, and residents are furious about the bills.
Mark Aiello's winning bets banked $389,000 — enough for his daughter's future college education. But a moment was about all it lasted, as all his bets were suddenly canceled as if he'd never made them.
This threat was a response to the EU's 50% tariffs on American whiskey, which are set to go into effect next month.
Abortion has been top of mind for many voters casting early ballots in the race for a seat on the Wisconsin Supreme Court.
In research published last month, UChicago scientists created a hydrogel out of husks from the malva nut.
Five years since COVID-19 was declared a pandemic by the World Health Organization, people who are still vulnerable to the virus have found safe ways to be in community.
The U.S. has seen the most measles cases in a single year since 2019, with the vast majority of cases confirmed from an outbreak in Texas and neighboring New Mexico.
About one in five newborns in the U.S. start out on infant formula, making it a crucial source of nutrition.
Singleton will be the first to tell you her success is not a solo act.
The owners are waiting to see if the federal grants they lost are reinstated.
A total of 30 employees agreed to resign after accepting a buyout from ownership.
The building is at the corner of 79th Street and Cottage Grove Avenue — an area with a history of violence. The church that has purchased it hopes to bring new life to the area.
CBS News Chicago checked in with Momentum Coffee owner Nikki Bravo on Wednesday to see how she was doing with the uncertainty in the market.
Lollapalooza announced the daily lineup for the 2025 festival in Grant Park July 31 through Aug. 3. Tickets are going fast.
Want to catch the 2025 NCAA March Madness tournament? Here's how to stream the college basketball games for free.
The Lollapalooza 2025 lineup is here, featuring Doechii, Sabrina Carpenter, and Olivia Rodrigo among the headliners.
Lollapalooza is an essential part of summer in Chicago, and a new book has created a record of the oral history of one of the city's most defining festivals.
You can't celebrate St. Patrick's Day without a bit of Irish dancing, and Monday you could get some lessons right from the pros.
If you're wondering how Kermit could be an alum, his creator and original puppeteer, Jim Henson, graduated from the University of Maryland in 1960. Henson died in 1990.
The brother a woman whose car was pulled from the Fox River with skeletal remains inside nearly 42 years after she disappeared said they can wait a little longer for positive identification and full closure.
CTA workers on Wednesday warned passengers of the potential for big transit cuts without additional state funding by next year.
More than 9 million borrowers could see their credit scores tank in the first quarter of 2025 according to the Federal Reserve Bank of New York, and 15% of federal student loans were past due at the end of 2024.
Irvin Ivan Saucedo-Guardado, 20, of Racine, Wisconsin, is also charged with grooming and criminal sexual abuse.
White House national security adviser Mike Waltz inadvertently added Jeffrey Goldberg, the editor-in-chief of The Atlantic magazine, to the chat.
After the tornado tore through, the city says at least one person was trapped and had to be rescued by first responders.
The brother Karen Schepers, whose car was pulled from the Fox River nearly 42 years after she disappeared, thanked community for their support as the family awaits a positive ID on remains found inside.
A 98-year-old grandmother from the northwest suburbs is heartbroken after losing her cherished necklace, and her family hopes someone will find it.
The Chicago Cubs kicked off the regular season against the Los Angeles Dodgers on Tuesday and Wednesday in Tokyo, Japan.
In most of Lisle, residents get their water from the village. But in one section, the Oak View subdivision, a private company supplies the water, and residents are furious about the bills.
From inside command centers, first responders would be able to deploy a drone as soon as a 911 call is made to provide an eye in the sky before police can get there.
A new report revealed scammers stealing Illinois SNAP funds from EBT cards have made off with nearly $21 million since October 2022.
The new documentation shows how bodies were being handled at the Heights Crematory in south suburban Chicago Heights dating back years.
Mendoza's office has suspended Heights Crematory and has also filed a complaint to revoke the license permanently.
The Chicago Cubs kicked off the regular season against the Los Angeles Dodgers on Tuesday and Wednesday in Tokyo, Japan.
Opening day for the Chicago White Sox will mark the start of their attempt to rebuild the team after an MLB record-setting 121 losses last year.
Vaughn and his wife, Lexi, visited around 100 inpatient and outpatient families. They gave out some Sox gear as well.
The Ramblers are making the most of a second chance to keep playing in March.
Dino Pecoraro decided to start boxing when he was 16 years old, just a few years after he had first noticed a change in his vision.
Irvin Ivan Saucedo-Guardado, 20, of Racine, Wisconsin, is also charged with grooming and criminal sexual abuse.
Jamari Dunbar, 18, and two juveniles – a 14-year-old boy and a 15-year-old boy – each have been charged with one count of aggravated vehicular hijacking.
Police said she robbed victims at the Lake, Monroe, and Garfield stops on the Red Line.
Selena Quintanilla-Perez was killed by the president of her fan club, Yolanda Saldívar, in 1995.
Burglars targeted two restaurants where officers found broken glass and open cash registers.
