Chicago nonprofit raises millions of dollars for breast cancer research
October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month and the Lynn Sage Foundation has become synonymous with research on the disease.
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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.
The university hosted its first "Stroll to the Polls" to encourage voter registration and participation.
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Sidi Mohamed Abdallahi, 22, had already faced six counts of attempted first-degree murder, seven counts of aggravated discharge of a firearm, and aggravated battery.
The project includes a new overflow channel to keep rainwater from flooding streets in Robbins.
Progressive groups are urging the mayor and state to provide more affordable housing, rental assistance, and rapid rehousing programs.
The university hosted its first "Stroll to the Polls" to encourage voter registration and participation.
Progressive groups are urging the mayor and state to provide more affordable housing, rental assistance, and rapid rehousing programs.
Rev. Mitchell Ikenna Johnson has written Facebook posts supporting Hamas, advancing 9/11 conspiracy theories, and making sexist comments about women.
The money spent on Chicago School Board races is closing in on nearly $7 million.
Police said Larry Savage was caught on video stealing two ballots during a public test of voting machines earlier this month.
For the first time since 1938, children in Des Moines, Iowa, will go trick-or-treating on Halloween. The city began its unusual custom of opting for Beggar's Night decades ago in hopes of tamping down on hooliganism.
According to the Citizens Utility Board, it will cost another $12.8 billion to complete the project--$5 billion more than previous estimates.
Dozens more lawsuits are expected.
This is part of a massive recall that includes nearly 12 million pounds of ready-to-eat meat and chicken.
The study said the unique difficulty finding a place in suburban Chicago was the result of a number of factors, including the growth of hip suburbs, big businesses relocating to the area, and high occupancy rates and slow construction.
Three patients at the University of Chicago Medicine are in the trial for the treatment.
Some pathogens that contaminate food are even showing up in the U.S. for the first time thanks to climate change.
McDonald's says Quarter Pounders will be back on the menu at hundreds of its restaurants after testing ruled out beef patties as the source of an E. coli outbreak.
Work in the labs at the IFSH in southwest suburban Bedford Park is centered around learning more about why some food products make people sick.
Dozens more lawsuits are expected.
The South Side warehouse has more than 200 employees, according to the union that represents 75 members.
Dozens more lawsuits are expected.
Experts raised concerns about people in already underserved communities losing easy access to drug stores.
The Indiana Court of Appeals has reinstated a lawsuit filed by the state accusing TikTok of deceiving its users about the video-sharing platform's level of inappropriate content for children and the security of its consumers' personal information.
Magnicity is still mum on what exactly it has in mind for the space, though 360 CHICAGO earlier said a restaurant will not be back.
During six undistinguished seasons in the major leagues, Bob Uecker never played an inning for the Milwaukee Brewers. But during his more than half-century as the team's play-by-play announcer, he has become a mascot for the game.
The lead singer-songwriter for the superstar band Fleetwood Mac who became a superstar solo artist talks about her latest song, "The Lighthouse," that was inspired by her own experience with abortion, and a strong desire to "do something."
Beyoncé, Kelly Rowland, Willie Nelson and Jessica Alba are the latest big-name celebrities to join Vice President Kamala Harris on the campaign trail.
Joe Rogan interviewed former President Donald Trump at his studio Friday. Here's what to know about the show.
The concert, part of Timberlake's Forget Tomorrow World Tour, had been scheduled for this coming Sunday, Oct. 27. It will instead be held Friday, Feb. 14, 2025.
The Chicago Park District is sending the fountain into winter hiatus with one last light show.
Election Day is just five days away, and Chicago State University is not only encouraging people to vote early, but also encouraging them to express why their votes matter. Shardaa Gray reports.
The company says it is staying true to the spirit of the original design.
The lawsuit claims a security guard at Dunbar Vocational Career Academy would take the student out of class consistently and sexual assault him, and says school employees failed to report it. Tara Molina reports.
The wind knocked down a tree in Arlington Heights, and is likely to blame for toppling several trees in Rogers Park.
Sidi Mohamed Abdallahi, 22, had already faced six counts of attempted first-degree murder, seven counts of aggravated discharge of a firearm, and aggravated battery.
The mayor asked Rev. Mitchell Ikenna Johnson to step down over his "antisemitic, misogynistic, and conspiratorial statements."
The suit claims the school knew the security guard's behavior was out of the ordinary and failed to report it.
The Resurrection Mary story fits a common ghost story genre called the "vanishing hitchhiker" going back centuries. But some say too many people claim firsthand experiences for this haunting to be written off as the Chicago variation of a dime-a-dozen ghost story.
The university hosted its first "Stroll to the Polls" to encourage voter registration and participation.
The accused killer has a decade-long documented history of attacking law enforcement, inmates, and mental health staff. He was even issued a jail ID card alerting staff of his security threat.
Jackson has been waiting for this specific decision since his release from prison two weeks ago
The skull has been identified as Esther Granger, a 17-year-old girl who died in Indiana, in 1866.
In a court document, a DCFS worker predicted the teen would run—and so did the judge handling the case.
The hospitals where both volunteers worked for were destroyed by Israeli airstrikes and raids, they said.
The White Sox confirmed they have signed Venable to a multi-year contract, but terms of the deal were not announced.
Coby White scored 21 points, Josh Giddey added 20 and the Bulls beat the Magic 102-99.
Bears players have openly questioned other decisions, like giving the ball to an offensive lineman at the goal line.
This will be his first time as a manager, but he has been a top candidate in recent years. He has withdrawn his name from consideration for several recent managerial openings.
Ball sustained a right wrist sprain in the first quarter of Monday's game against Memphis.
Sidi Mohamed Abdallahi, 22, had already faced six counts of attempted first-degree murder, seven counts of aggravated discharge of a firearm, and aggravated battery.
Ventura Orozco was face to face with a robber who managed to sneak into the back office demanding cash.
The FBI said the same robbers are also responsible for heists in Michigan and Missouri.
Chicago recorded about 70 anti-Jewish hate crimes this year, including vandalism and bomb threats, with West Ridge hit more than any neighborhood in the city.
Police said Larry Savage was caught on video stealing two ballots during a public test of voting machines earlier this month.
