Ground broken for new Howard Brown Health clinic on North Halsted Street
A new facility will bring greater access to health care in Chicago's north lakefront communities.
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Howard Brown Health, National Museum Of Mexican Art Team Up For Mass Vaccination Event
Even in 10° temperatures, people waited in line for hours just for a chance of getting a vaccine in case there were any doses left over.
Queer Mural Unveiling At Howard Brown Health
The 750 square-foot mural is dedicated to Chicago's queer community.
Chicago Health Center Sees Rise In Syphilis Cases
The Howard Brown reports said in 2016 alone, its clinics detected 303 new syphilis cases - a 28 percent increase from the previous year.
Charlie Sheen Expected To Address HIV Rumors
David Ernesto Munar, CEO of Chicago's Howard Brown Health Center, says today with the right treatment HIV patients can live long lives.
Ask A Chicago Expert: Decorating Your First Apartment On A Budget
Are you ready to furnish and decorate your first apartment in Chicago? Our experts give tips on how to make your apartment comfortable without breaking your budget.
Howard Brown LGBT Health Center Agrees To Return $715,000
The Howard Brown Health Care Center, a medical clinic that primarily serves the gay and lesbian community, has agreed to return $715,000 to the federal government in the wake of a misspending scandal two years ago.
Chicago Woman Killed At Indiana State Fair To Be Remembered
A Chicago woman killed in the Indiana State Fair stage collapse will be remembered and honored next weekend.
Services Planned For Chicago Woman Killed At Indiana State Fair
The Chicago woman killed in the Indiana Fair stage collapse last Saturday will be buried later this week.
Chicagoan Killed At Ind. State Fair Was 'Brilliant, Beautiful'
Friends and co-workers gathered Sunday to honor Christina Santiago, 29, a dedicated manager for a gay and lesbian health organization.
Guide To: Chicago Pride Parade
With almost half a million attendees, the Chicago Pride Parade is one of the biggest in the country. Come show your support for the gay, lesbian, bisexual and transgender community at the parade this year in the only manner acceptable: by having fun.
GLBT Health Center Raises $650K In 50 Days
The Howard Brown Health Center has raised $650,000 in a period of 50 days, after a financial emergency had the gay and lesbian medical clinic on the brink of closing.
Howard Brown Health Center Keeping Doors Open
Howard Brown Health Center - a fixture in Chicago's gay community for more than 30 years - was on the verge of closing its doors after the first of the year because of financial problems.
GLBT Health Center Pushes Toward Funding Goal
Howard Brown Health Center has reportedly received more than half of the money it needs to avert dangers of closing.
$100K Grant For Struggling GLBT Health Center
The Howard Brown Health Center, a medical clinic that has tended to the gay and lesbian community for 36 years, has received a sizable grant from an anonymous donor amid dangers of closing.
Health Center For LGBT Community In Danger Of Closing
A longtime medical care center that has served Chicago's gay and lesbian community for 36 years is hoping to raise $500,000 in 50 days to avoid shutting its doors.
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Vigil held for woman killed after deadly crash following police chase
More than a dozen people came together Sunday to remember 55-year-old Dominga Flores, the innocent woman killed by a car fleeing police .
One killed in fire in Burnside neighborhood
The still and box alarm fire broke out in the 1100 block of East 90th Street.
Chicago First Alert Weather: Sunny, pleasant start to the week
Conditions in the Chicago area will remain sunny and pleasant before a temperatures roller coaster arrives Wednesday through the weekend.
7-year-old boy shot in Roseland when family member confronts person breaking into car
The family was on their way to church when one of the occupants of their car saw a man breaking into that family member's vehicle.
Jones injures ankle in Giants' 20-12 victory over Bears
The Bears got the ball back at their own 27 with 17 seconds to play, but the game ended with a final play that included about 10 laterals.
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7-year-old boy shot in Roseland when family member confronts person breaking into car
The family was on their way to church when one of the occupants of their car saw a man breaking into that family member's vehicle.
Suspect killed in police involved shooting on Chicago's North Side
An investigation is underway after a man is killed during a police-involved shooting in the Old Town neighborhood Sunday morning.
Chicago First Alert Weather: Sunny, pleasant start to the week
Conditions in the Chicago area will remain sunny and pleasant before a temperatures roller coaster arrives Wednesday through the weekend.
3-year-old boy killed after being shot in head in road rage incident in West Lawn
The vehicle from which the shots were fired may be a red Dodge Charger or Ford Mustang.
2 dead, 1 critically hurt after multi-vehicle crash in Markham
Police investigate after two people are killed, and another is hospitalized following a four-car crash in Markham Friday evening.
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Chicago Tylenol murders: Who did it? Questions still surround James Lewis
Just last week, the CBS 2 Investigators learned Lewis was interviewed for hours outside of his Boston home.
3 members of Janus family died in 1982, and pain has passed on to generations
"It's hard for me to live," said Joe Janus, who lost two brothers and a sister-in-law. "But I still got my daughter, my son, my grandchildren. I've got to live for them."
'My Name Is Anjanette Young' Wins National Emmy Award For CBS 2
The story by CBS 2 Investigator Dave Savini--"My Name Is Anjanette Young"--won for Outstanding Regional News Story -- Investigative Report.
PainKiller: Unraveling the dark mystery of the Tylenol Murders 40 years later
The case begins with a 12-year-old Elk Grove Village girl who wakes up with a cold. The pattern of horror only grew worse from there.
Tylenol murders 40 years later: who have investigators identified as suspects or persons of interest?
Authorities examined thousands of leads in connection with the poisonings, but never made an arrest. However, a few people investigators considered key suspects or persons of interest were identified publicly.
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Mayor Lori Lightfoot won't seek property tax hike in 2023 budget plan
The mayor is foregoing her original plan for a 2.5% property tax increase, which officials estimated would have cost the average owner of a $250,000 home approximately $34 next year.
Tempers flare at Downers Grove Library Board meeting about canceled drag bingo event for teens
As emotions ran high, some people did not adhere to time limits to speak their mind – leading to the pounding of a gavel.
Bill Plante, legendary CBS News White House correspondent, has died at 84
The award-winning CBS News correspondent was one of the longest-serving White House broadcast journalists in history.
Some say Illinois Workers' Rights Amendment would empower workers, others say it would cost state
Giving Illinois workers the constitutional right to unionize is now Amendment No. 1 on the November ballot.
State grants have been held up for businesses decimated by looting in 2020
Two years after the launch of the program, CBS 2 Political Investigator Dana Kozlov found out only a small fraction of those millions have been given out.
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Berwyn woman unwittingly rents apartment out on Vrbo to scammer who dupes apartment seekers
"The fact that this happened in my home makes me feel completely terrible," said Dominika Opaczynska.
Uber expands Comfort Electric option to Chicago, 14 more cities
Uber users in Chicago now have the option to request a ride in a premium electric vehicle; like a Tesla, Polestar, or Ford Mustang Mach-E.
Freight train worker strike could cause supply chain crisis as well as halt commuter trains
The trains that might stop running carry everything from the food on your dinner table to this year's Halloween costume.
State of Illinois to set aside $300 million to help those struggling to pay energy bills
Help is on the way for Illinois families struggling to pay their electric bill – to the tune of $300 million.
Mail thieves strike in Norridge and Harwood Heights, leaving at least 40 victims
New video released Tuesday shows a thief swiping letters from a blue mailbox in the northwest suburbs.
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Illinois to expand wastewater testing for COVID, other pathogens
The Illinois Department of Public Health said it will pick 20 K-12 schools across Illinois take part in a 25-week pilot program.
Suburban woman using her own struggle with infertility to get other Black women talking
"I can't believe this is something so common, but yet something not talked about, and especially in the Black community," Kenisha Leak said.
City preparations underway for return of Riot Fest to Douglass Park
The city's Public Health Dept. is also warning festival-goers to test their drugs for fentanyl before using.
IDPH: Therapeutic COVID-19 treatments have kept 8,600 people out of hospital in Illinois in past four months
Illinois health officials say new data show COVID-19 treatments are working.
Still need your COVID-19 vaccine? Chicago will pay you to get the jab
The reason behind the booster push: only 38% of people in Chicago are fully vaccinated and boosted.
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Medinah Temple temporary casino proposal gets green light from traffic study
Not everyone is in agreement with the conclusions of the study.
Southwest, United flight attendants picket in Chicago; expert says they have a lot of leverage
It has been a brutal pandemic for the airline industry and this summer — wasn't much better — with massive cancelations and weather issues.
Advocates call for more equity in Illinois recreational cannabis industry
The activists said the state needs to cut red tape and lower barriers to entry.
Pilsen couple serves up success at Malinche Coffee & Tea House, with guidance from local non-profit
"You just gotta follow the passion and you gotta be tough," café owner Hector Aguille said.
Get a taste of Latin American culture during Latin Restaurant Week in Chicago
"We have over 35 participating restaurants, and what they've done for you guys is create a delectable, delicious special to entice you guys to go visit them," said Karinn Andréa Chavarria, co-founder of Latin Restaurant Week.
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Jones injures ankle in Giants' 20-12 victory over Bears
The Bears got the ball back at their own 27 with 17 seconds to play, but the game ended with a final play that included about 10 laterals.
Padres beat White Sox 5-2, magic number at 1; Next Game Sunday
San Diego Padres beat the Chicago White Sox 5-2 on Saturday to reduce their magic number for clinching an NL wild card to one.
White Sox takes 3-1 win over Padres; magic number remains at 3
The Chicago White Sox jumped on San Diego ace Yu Darvish in a 3-1 win Friday night.
Chicago Bears dealing with several injuries, but hopeful for debut of rookie receiver
Cairo Santos is questionable because of a personal issue and the Bears reportedly had multiple kickers in for tryouts.
How a Humboldt Park native became a Spanish-language voice of Chicago sports
When you hear Miguel Esparza, a Spanish play-by-play broadcaster, on the call, you'd think this was the plan all along.
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"The Price Is Right At Night" primetime special welcomes "Young Sheldon" stars
An audience of twins competes for double the prizes since Armitage and Revord play twins on "Young Sheldon."
"East New York" premiere set for Sunday, Oct. 2
Amanda Warren stars as the newly promoted boss of the 74th precinct in a working class Brooklyn neighborhood in the midst of social upheaval.
Teatro Leyden uses theatre to break down language barriers for students in Northlake
The school is also using the art form to connect with its students' families.
"So Help Me Todd" to premiere Sept. 29 at 9 p.m. ET / PT
Academy Award-winner Marcia Gay Harden and Skylar Astin star as razor-sharp, meticulous attorney Margaret Wright and Todd, her talented but scruffy, aimless son whom she hires as her law firm's in-house investigator, on the series premiere of the new CBS Original drama.
"Wicked" returning to Chicago for 10-week run at Nederlander Theatre
Lissa deGuzman plays Elphaba, Jennafer Newberry appears as Glinda, and John Bolton plays the Wizard in the touring production.
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Vigil held for woman killed after deadly crash following police chase
More than a dozen people came together Sunday to remember 55-year-old Dominga Flores, the innocent woman killed by a car fleeing police .
COPA investigating police shooting on Chicago's North Side
An investigation is underway after a man is killed during a police-involved shooting in the Old Town neighborhood Sunday morning.
Chicago First Alert Weather: Sunny, pleasant start to the week
CBS 2 Meteorologist Robb Ellis has the 5:30 p.m. forecast for Sunday, Oct. 2, 2022.
7-year-old boy shot in Roseland when family member confronts person breaking into car
The family was on their way to church when one of the occupants of their car saw a man breaking into that family member's vehicle.
Annual AIDS Run and Walk takes place at Soldier Field Sunday
The 31st annual Aids Run and Walk kicks off later this morning at Soldier Field.
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