Your Chicago: Second Act Boutique For Cancer Survivors
CBS 2's Kate Sullivan introduces us to a woman who opened a boutique for cancer survivors, in the latest installment of "Your Chicago."
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CBS 2's Kate Sullivan introduces us to a woman who opened a boutique for cancer survivors, in the latest installment of "Your Chicago."
Next time you are looking for something to do on a Saturday night, how about independent theater? CBS 2's Kate Sullivan introduces us to members of The Factory Theater.
Since the start of the recession, many of us have become avid sale shoppers and coupon clippers, but is all this bargain hunting really saving us money? Or is it just giving us a false sense of frugality?
One Chicago company has done really well in this down economy, partly because they help other businesses to do the same. Thursday is the 8th anniversary of Chicago startup Grubhub, a website for the very hungry; and yes, they are hiring.
For 38 years, police work was Patrick Thompson's career. But painting was his passion. CBS 2's Kate Sullivan reports.
The menu reads like an all-American menu, complete with "short ribs" and "Buffalo wings," but the contents vary from tofu to eggplant. The goal is to make it delicious, CBS 2's Kate Sullivan reports.
Moussa Al Sheikh and his brother, Mohammed, run one of Oak Park's best known restaurants for Middle Eastern food, the Jerusalem Café. CBS 2's Kate Sullivan reports.
There is nothing like the sound of a handbell choir, especially at this time of year. CBS 2's Kate Sullivan introduces us to one of Chicago's finest handbell choirs: Chicago Bronze.
It's practically a well-kept secret, but Chicago's downtown has a pedestrian-friendly series of tunnels to keep you warm and dry during inclement weather. CBS 2's Kate Sullivan reports.
Is stress affecting you in a negative way? More and more, women are becoming overwhelmed by the everyday stresses of life.
For a piano to sound grand, it needs loving care. That's where Laura Olsen and her colleagues come in. CBS 2's Kate Sullivan reports.
One local tour guide tells CBS 2's Kate Sullivan about Chicago's connection to the Mother Road that linked the east and west coasts.
Bill Humecke of Wheaton and his family frequent the restaurant -- with its quaint interior and cool under-the-floor aquarium. In fact, it's their favorite spot.
The micro-brewery trend has grown in Chicago. CBS 2's Kate Sullivan takes a look at one of the producers, just west of Chicago's Loop.
For the past six years, Maryann Pedone has enjoyed social nights at a lakefront institution. She shares her experience in the latest installment of "Your Chicago."
CBS 2′s Rob Johnson and Kate Sullivan want to experience Chicago and its suburbs through the eyes of its viewers. So, we are asking you to tell us about your favorite place, thing or story in the Chicago area. Bring your appetite for this week's pick, Hero's Submarine Sandwich Shop!
In a world that keeps changing, Ted Machnik has found something he loves that has stayed exactly the same.CBS 2's Kate Sullivan reports.
CBS 2′s Rob Johnson and Kate Sullivan want to experience Chicago and its suburbs through the eyes of its viewers. So, we are asking you to tell us about your favorite place, thing or story in the Chicago area. Get your microphone ready for this week's pick, Davenport's Piano Bar!
CBS 2′s Rob Johnson and Kate Sullivan want to experience Chicago and its suburbs through the eyes of its viewers. So, we are asking you to tell us about your favorite place, thing or story in the Chicago area. Hop aboard this week's pick, The Mystic Blue!
Steve Lipine traded his job in electronics for a gig that allows him to admire Chicago's cityscape on a regular basis.
The former White House social secretary is trying to reinvent herself by taking EbonyJet in a new direction. CBS 2's Kate Sullivan reports.
Adam Nicolai was consumed with playing video games -- so much so, he neglected his small children. CBS 2's Kate Sullivan reports.
There's a growing type of identity theft most parents don't know about. Thieves are stealing children's identities, running up bills and destroying the child's credit.
Nutritionists are increasingly looking at foods rich in probiotics -- friendly bacteria -- to help control a variety of health issues. CBS 2's Kate Sullivan reports.
A Careerbuilder.com expert suggests ways for different types of people to score a job at McDonald's, as the fast-food giant is preparing to hire 50,000 new employees.
The Brookfield zoo is offering free admission from January 5 through February 28
Chicago police are investigating a sex assault that happened on Christmas Eve on the city's West Side.
Chicago police are looking for a tow truck driver who they said shot at a woman after a minor crash overnight.
The Veterans Affairs Department is reimposing a near total ban on abortions for veterans and their families that was modified in 2022.
Delays on Metra's Milwaukee District North Line are lingering and impacting service to and from Chicago's northern suburbs on Friday.
The Veterans Affairs Department is reimposing a near total ban on abortions for veterans and their families that was modified in 2022.
Strikes against ISIS targets in Nigeria come after President Trump spent weeks accusing the West African country's government of failing to rein in the persecution of Christians.
The message, aired on Channel 4 on Christmas Day, reflected on the impact of President Trump's second term in office thus far.
Pope Leo XIV has revealed he privately urged Gov. JB Pritzker not to sign a bill legalizing medical assistance in dying in Illinois.
President Trump invoked a law called Title 10 to bring members of the Illinois National Guard under federal service over the objections of state and local leaders.
A new report shines a light on electricity shortages that Illinois could face in less than 10 years.
With less than two weeks until Christmas, if you're sending gifts to people far from home, the deadlines to get them there on time are fast approaching.
A condo owner in Country Club Hills says he's forced to sell his home after his condo association failed to reimburse him for repairs to his leaking roof. Edward Hadnott's condo has sat empty since a major roof leak in 2022.
The U.S. stopped minting pennies this week, and some groups have issued a warning about the headaches that can create for some businesses and consumers.
Why is one school in the west Chicago suburb of Lisle paying a water bill three times higher than another? The answer has to do with a private utility company.
Millions of people with an Affordable Care Act health plan face a massive jump in premiums next year — this chart shows just how much.
It's the holiday season, which means it's the most common time of year for norovirus to spread. Here's what you need to know about this winter stomach bug.
A study conducted in part by Chicago's Northwestern Medicine found that tanning beds not only triple the risk of melanoma, but can also damage DNA across nearly the whole skin surface.
An investigation into the case of a Michigan man who contracted rabies after an organ transplant provided more details on the infection's origin.
The newest measles vaccination numbers released by Chicago Public Schools shows immunizations are finally moving in the right direction.
The Chicago Bears are expanding their search for a new stadium to Northwest Indiana, even though they already own land in Arlington Heights and have also proposed a new lakefront stadium in Chicago.
A Culver's is coming to Chicago's South Loop, a real estate broker has confirmed.
A new vision for passenger rail is on track in southeastern Wisconsin. The MARK Passenger Rail Commission held its inaugural meeting on December 5, 2025, at Racine City Hall.
U.S. Steel says it'll resume making steel slabs at its Granite City Works plant in Illinois amid strengthening demand.
Traffic at O'Hare International Airport is growing faster than expected, and this has Chicago city leaders wanting to make big changes to future construction plans at the airport.
The message, aired on Channel 4 on Christmas Day, reflected on the impact of President Trump's second term in office thus far.
The singer said an MRI showed a cancerous spot on one of his lungs after he recovered from a lengthy bout of bronchitis.
James Ransone, the actor who played Ziggy Sobotka in the HBO series "The Wire" and appeared in many other TV shows and movies, has died.
Chicago's Cadillac Palace Theatre is hosting "The Phantom of the Opera," and staff offered a firsthand look at the iconic chandelier inside the theater this week.
The special features interviews with Kathy Bates, Annette Bening, Albert Brooks, Michael Douglas, Kiefer Sutherland, Jerry O'Connell and Mandy Patinkin.
Heating costs are up and temperatures are down, but there are things you can do to make sure you stay warm without breaking the bank this winter.
Showers are expected to move in on Friday morning in Chicago with highs in the upper 40s and low 50s.
Parts of the Northeast are preparing for winter weather this week.
We often make the wrong choices simply because we buy into myths about food. Here are some food truths.
Chicago police are investigating a sex assault that happened on Christmas Eve on the city’s West Side.
Two teens were injured in separate shootings overnight in Chicago.
Metra Milwaukee District North Line trains are running with "extensive delays" to and from Chicago's northern suburbs on Friday morning.
The Brookfield zoo is offering free admission from January 5 through February 28
A host of new laws in Illinois will take effect on Jan. 1, 2026. From gun safety to rogue towers, protection from squatters, medical assistance in dying, protections for immigrants and more, here are some of the most notable changes in the new year.
Chicago police are investigating a sex assault that happened on Christmas Eve on the city's West Side.
Cameras not working, video evidence missed by police and a psychic that leads a hit and run victim's son to a clue that changes the case
Some Chicago area hospitals are at risk of significant flooding both in and around the buildings, according to new KFF Health News/Fathom models.
Lawmakers in Springfield are looking to address the high water bills being reported in some suburbs from customers of Illinois American Water.
Electric bills in the Chicago area could go up as much as $70 in the next three years because of data centers, according to the Citizens Utility Board.
Advocates and legislators are seeking solutions and and accountability for a pattern of Chicago police arresting Black gun owners on firearms charges despite valid FOID and CCL licenses.
One year ago, the Chicago Bears were fighting for draft positioning. Now they've clinched a playoff spot in the first year of a new coaching regime.
As the 11-4 Chicago Bears prepare for their Sunday night matchup with the 11-4 San Francisco 49ers, one player earned an extra Christmas present from the league thanks to his impressive performance against the Green Bay Packers.
Travis Konecny scored and added his 300th career assist, leading the Philadelphia Flyers past the Blackhawks 3-1 and handing depleted Chicago its sixth straight loss.
The Bulls trailed 117-107 but closed the game on a 19-6 run.
Three Chicago Bears players have been named to the 2026 NFC Pro Bowl roster: safety Kevin Byard III, center Drew Dalman, and left guard Joe Thuney.
A woman was released on electronic monitoring Wednesday after authorities said she drove drunk and caused a crash that injured a family of four in Lombard, Illinois.
Multiple cars were broken into this week in Chicago's Lincoln Park neighborhood.
Four women have been charged with leading police on a high-speed chase after stealing from a retail store in the west Chicago suburb of Villa Park.
A woman has been charged with attacking four people at a CTA bus stop in the Lawndale neighborhood, including a woman she allegedly slashed with a broken beer bottle after threatening that woman's mother.
Three teens have been charged with sexually assaulting a classmate this past summer at a graduation party for St. Viator High School students.
