Chicagoans celebrate end of Assad regime in Syria
Syrians in Chicago on Sunday celebrated the end of the Assad family rule on Michigan Avenue near the entrance to Grant Park.
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Syrians in Chicago on Sunday celebrated the end of the Assad family rule on Michigan Avenue near the entrance to Grant Park.
Runners will be met with a post-run party here at Grant Park. It’ll feature music, vendors, along with fondue, dippable treats, and hot cocoa.
While the official list is not out yet, organizers say it will include more than 30 artists, art installations, and a new layout.
The event is underway in Grant Park. Director Carey Pinkowski talks about the thousands of runners hitting the pavement while getting a tour of the city.
During the second night of celebrations, people inside the caravans, which are very popular and also a way for people to demonstrate their pride and heritage, waved flags from their vehicles or had them covered.
This year, the city is trying a new angle to highlight the culture and pride of Mexican Independence Day in the form of a festival in Grant Park. Lauren Victory reports.
The festival returns this weekend in Grant Park. Jaime De Paolo, president and CEO of the Illinois Hispanic Chamber of Commerce who helped organize the festival, discusses the reasoning behind its return and what guests can expect.
The Taste of Chicago, a now-former summertime favorite, got underway on Friday with a slimmed-down event that's occurring later this season than in years past. This year, there are 39 food vendors, 17 food trucks, and about 285 items on the menu. The city said the menu this year is as diverse as ever.
The Taste of Chicago, a now-former summertime favorite, got underway on Friday with a slimmed-down event that's occurring later this season than in years past. This year, there are 39 food vendors, 17 food trucks, and about 285 items on the menu. The city said the menu this year is as diverse as ever.
Each year, the three-day event brings food and music to Grant Park. Here's some of what attendees can expect this year.
Next year's race is the last year of a three-year deal with the city.
Festival-goers should do their research on any ticket reseller's refund policy.
Sara Machi reports that Monday night's storm snapped a light pole and took down large branches in Grant Park, and crews are surveying the damage and cleaning up across the city.
This comes one year after torrential storms delayed and canceled some parts of the inaugural event.
Anyone can hear NASCAR's Chicago Street Race from downtown, even if they cannot see the track.
Anyone can hear NASCAR's Chicago Street Race from downtown, even if they cannot see the track.
The race takes over Grant Park this weekend, starting with the Xfinity Series Loop 110 at 2:30 p.m. on Saturday.
Following his race in New Hampshire, Creed discusses what he looks forward to ahead of the Xfinity Series Race in Grant Park.
Organizers on Friday hosted a series of events all over the city ahead of the two big races on Saturday and Sunday.
Preparations are underway in Grant Park for the return of the two-day NASCAR Chicago Street Race. The event will be speeding into the city next weekend and shut down major downtown streets.
The race, set for the Fourth of July weekend, July 6-7, at Grant Park, will close streets around many of the city's famous landmarks.
The messages, "Gaza is bleeding," and, "Stop genocide," were also scrawled on the plaza in front of the fountain.
Demand for hot food items alongside Grant Park has not stopped in the face of the heat. CBS 2's Sabrina Franza reports.
Downtown Chicago was bustling with people Monday, and there was plenty of demand for people brave enough to work in the heat. CBS 2's Sabrina Franza reports.
Downtown Chicago was bustling with people Monday, and there was plenty of demand for people brave enough to work in the heat.
A police procession will leave from Village Hall to the Apostolic Church of God around 9 a.m.
Harsh wind chills of -10 to -20 degrees are expected Thursday morning.
Activists say the plan to close the schools is placing thousands of kids in limbo.
The bar has been in the ownership of the same family since 1989.
Since 2015, Patterson has given out holiday bonuses to independent bookstore workers across the country.
Rep. Nancy Mace wrote in a social media post that she would need a brace for her wrist and ice for her arm — but that she would be fine.
It's unclear if Johnson has the votes to get his budget plan approved by the full council, and critics said the mayor has begun backroom promises to shore up support from those with cold feet.
Homan was a guest at a holiday party hosted by the Law and Order PAC and the Northwest Side GOP Club.
Before the budget can get to the City Council for a full vote, it needs to clear the Finance Committee on Tuesday morning.
This includes a decision on the future of Chicago Public Schools Chief Executive Officer Pedro Martinez.
Back in 2017, the city promised to replace the smelly windows after the CBS News Chicago Investigators exposed the issue. But just a tiny fraction of the windows in question have been replaced.
According to the U.S. Department of Labor, the department's Wage and Hour Division has an open investigation with a HelloFresh facility in Aurora.
Thomas Riolo said he is paying the price for an update to his report that shows damage to his vehicle for which he is not responsible. The damage in question happened before he even owned the car.
While many scoured the internet to look for the best deals Monday, some prefer to shop in person and locally.
On Monday, President-elect Trump specifically promised a 25% tariff on all products coming from Mexico and Canada—in addition to a 10% levy on Chinese goods.
Scientists used the NanoGripper to grab particles from the SARS-CoV2 virus that causes COVID-19.
The program should launch early next year.
Feds find 11 kids illegally employed for at least 4 years at Seaboard Triumph Foods facility in Sioux City, Iowa.
Annesley Clark and Christine Corso were determined to say their vows before it was too late. So when Clark's nurses at Northwestern Medicine heard the couple's story, they jumped right into action.
Little Penelope Lo Destro's parents were about to start their family when there was a terrible diagnosis.
The bar has been in the ownership of the same family since 1989.
Experts said Tuesday night that the industry is facing hard times because of factors such as slowing sales and diminishing reimbursements—leading to store closures.
The restaurant, at 4806 N. Broadway, announced that it will close its doors for good on Friday, Dec. 20.
According to the U.S. Department of Labor, the department's Wage and Hour Division has an open investigation with a HelloFresh facility in Aurora.
The company said the decision means temporary layoffs of 400 workers—more than half of its workforce.
Taylor also played two nights at Ravinia this past June.
Mindy Kaling and Morris Chestnut announced the nominations for the 82nd annual Golden Globes, with 10 nominees revealed live on CBS News.
The lawsuit alleges the unidentified girl was raped at a Video Music Awards afterparty in 2000.
Social media sleuths noticed that the house next door to the iconic "Home Alone" house in Winnetka is now up for sale.
Here are the top songs, artists, and albums streamed on Spotify in Chicago this year, according to communications agency Burson Global.
Meteorologist Laura Bannon is tracking dangerous wind chills in Chicago.
Meteorologist David Yeomans has your 10 p.m. First Alert Weather forecast for Wednesday, Dec. 11, 2024.
The customer, Michael Murray, was angry about a refund dispute.
The self-appointed Best Bar on Western is closing its doors though the bar has not yet announced their last day in business.
Students, parents, and teachers who rallied Wednesday night took their concerns about the planned closure of seven schools directly to the Acero charter school board. Jermont Terry reports.
Harsh wind chills of -10 to -20 degrees are expected Thursday morning.
Da'Karia Spicer, 10, was killed in the wreck. Her little brother Dhaamir, only 5 at the time, was severely injured.
Activists say the plan to close the schools is placing thousands of kids in limbo.
A police procession will leave from Village Hall to the Apostolic Church of God around 9 a.m.
The bar has been in the ownership of the same family since 1989.
Back in 2017, the city promised to replace the smelly windows after the CBS News Chicago Investigators exposed the issue. But just a tiny fraction of the windows in question have been replaced.
With thefts across the city at the worst levels in five years, retailers have high hopes for a crackdown on shoplifting by the county's top prosecutor.
So far, the employee, Jillian Desyatnyk, has won the first couple of rounds against the retail giant.
Why does so much of what gets tossed into those blue recycling bins end up in the trash? CBS News Chicago visited the city's largest recycling facility for some answers.
Eight people—four men and four women—were shot around 2 p.m. Monday afternoon in the house at 3511 W. 59th St. in the Chicago Lawn neighborhood.
Billy Donovan III was promoted after being an assistant with the team last season.
The return for the White Sox is catcher Kyle Teel, outfielder Braden Montgomery, infielder Chase Meidroth and right-handed pitcher Wikelman Gonzalez, per The Athletic.
It was the fourth straight game in which Jakucionis scored 20 or more points for the Illini (7-2, 1-1 Big Ten), who beat Wisconsin for the ninth consecutive time.
David Skogman led the Blue Demons (7-2) with 22 points and six rebounds. Jacob Meyer added 12 points.
Previously, Gould most recently served as football coach at Rolling Meadows High School—a position he took in February.
Police said a 23-year-old man was found in the street after a call of shots fired in the 1100 block of South Francisco Avenue around 12:45 a.m.
Initial reports indicated that a hand grenade was either discovered or dropped off at the hot dog stand.
The man was shot as many as three times.
Police said, around 7:10 p.m., officers responded to a report of shots fired in a parking lot in the 700 block of South Lake Street.
At least two people broke the glass door at Glitz Car Wash at 2511 W. Augusta Blvd. around 5:40 a.m., according to police.
