In Chicago, volunteers light up the season of giving
"The need is very great within these communities."
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"The need is very great within these communities."
"We have several large buckets, trays and they fill up within two or three days."
"There is a big need, you know. We try to be gracious with people's time. We know that it's cold. A lot of these people are migrants and unfortunately, they don't have jackets."
One of those deliveries will happen Tuesday night for an 11-year-old battling leukemia in Hoffman Estates. CBS 2 will be there and bring you the story on Wednesday.
It's the 57th year the former secretary of state has coordinated the food drive.
"A Blues Christmas" will feature several Chicago blues legends celebrating the season inside the Aon Ballroom
"It means family and friends. Family (and) friends come together."
"No matter what color, gender, or religion, opinion, or ethnicity you are, you're a Chicagoan."
If you don't have your tree yet, you might get a move on.
"I really don't like to see no child left behind and that's with anything."
More Americans are expected to travel over Christmas compared to last year.
"Honestly, it's one of my favorite shows that I do because the energy of the show is just so remarkable."
The holidays can be a tough time of year for many of Chicago's seniors.
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For Giving Tuesday, CBS News correspondent Skyler Henry reports on what the non-profit calls an "often invisible emergency."
All six Chicago Park ice skating rinks officially opened Friday.
While free, they ask for donations at the end. $80,000 was raised last year for Aurora non-profits.
CBS 2's Marissa Perlman got a behind-the-scenes look at the experience.
The Chicago Department of Aviation says they're prepared to welcome more than 1.6 million passengers at Chicago airports.
In preparation for the season, she is offering tips on how to prevent that dreaded holiday weight gain.
People gathered for the big countdown Friday afternoon to light up the 45-foot tree full of holiday spirit.
Over the last six years, they've raised over $120,000 for Make a Wish Illinois.
UPS said thanks to their digital-first process, you don't need an interview to get most of these jobs. And when it's all said and done, you may get an offer in less than twenty minutes.
The program is awarding up to $45,000 in funding, but the application closes Friday night.
The program awards up to $45,000 in funds.
