Lady Gaga's Born This Way Foundation seeks Chicago youth ambassadors
The nonprofit wants people ages 15 to 24 to apply to its advisory board.
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Born This Way Foundation looking for Chicago ambassadors
Lady Gaga's nonprofit now wants people ages 15 to 24 to apply to its advisory board.
Lady Gaga highlights mental health during recent performance at Wrigley Field
The singer brought her smash-hit music and powerful message about mental health.
Lady Gaga's 'Born This Way' foundation gives two Chicago area organizations $75,000
"What we want to do is empower them, educate them and help them to better support their friends if they may be experiencing mental illness.
Even With Most Summer Festivals Canceled In Chicago, Some Concerts In August Still Up In The Air
Tickets are still being sold for some large shows in August, and the city of Chicago is not ready to rule it out.
Oscar Night's Winners, Losers And Surprises
The seventh time wasn't the charm for actress Glenn Close. She was nominated for Best Actress for "The Wife." She's remains among the most nominated actresses who've not taken home a statuette.
Chicago Building Inspectors Seeking To Investigate R. Kelly's West Town Studio
The City of Chicago is fighting to get into R. Kelly's Near West Side music studio.
Lady Gaga To Pull R. Kelly Duo, 'Do What U Want (With My Body)' From Music Streaming Platforms
Lady Gaga is sorry for her 2013 duet with R. Kelly in the wake of sexual misconduct allegations against the singer, and she intends to remove the song from streaming services. Posting on Twitter Wednesday, Gaga wrote she had collaborated with Kelly on "Do What U Want (With My Body)" during a "dark time" in her life as a victim of sexual assault.
Lady Gaga Starting Cosmetics Company Haus Beauty, Reports Say
Lady Gaga apparently is looking to add makeup mogul to her resume. The singer's company, Ate My Heart Inc., wants to trademark a line of cosmetics called Haus Beauty.
History To Be Made At Wrigley Field With Headliner Lady Gaga
History is in the making on Friday night at the historic Wrigley Field, as Lady Gaga will become the first female artist to headline there.
Lady Gaga Jumps Off Roof To Start Halftime Show, Twitter Reacts
The pop star turned in a performance that won't soon be forgotten at Super Bowl LI.
Lady Gaga Dedicates Her Super Bowl Concert 'For Everyone'
Lady Gaga said she hopes her Super Bowl halftime show will celebrate "inclusion" and the "spirit of equality" during a time of national division.
Lady Gaga Will Perform During Super Bowl Halftime Show
Lady Gaga will take the stage Feb. 5 at NRG Stadium in Houston.
Find Your Running Motivation
If you don't feel up to your after-work run, then this list of motivational tips is for you.
Hillary Clinton Shares Women's Day Playlist Ft. Beyoncé, Lady Gaga, More
The playlist also contains some great throwback tracks from TLC, Missy Elliott and Shania Twain.
Lady Gaga Among Polar Plungers At North Avenue Beach
Al Roker, Lady Gaga and the Shannon Rovers Irish Pipe Band were among the 6,000 people who ran into Lake Michigan at North Avenue Beach for this year's edition of the Polar Plunge to benefit the Special Olympics.
Joe Biden: Live From LA, Introducing Lady Gaga At The Oscars
Live from Los Angeles, introducing Lady Gaga at the Academy Awards, it's Vice President Joe Biden.
David Bowie's Son Reacts To Lady Gaga's GRAMMYs Tribute
"Overexcited or irrational, typically as a result of infatuation or excessive enthusiasm."
GRAMMY Wrap Up: Taylor Swift, Kendrick Lamar Win Big
If you combine actual GRAMMY trophies and social media buzz, hip-hop superstar Kendrick Lamar and country-turned-pop singer/songwriter Taylor Swift were the big winners of the 58th Annual GRAMMY Awards.
Lady Gaga To Perform National Anthem At Super Bowl 50
Lady Gaga is set to sing the national anthem at the Super Bowl on Sunday.
Lady Gaga To Perform David Bowie GRAMMY Tribute
Gaga has cited David Bowie as one of her leading artistic influences.
Bennett Showcases His Jazz Artistry On GRAMMY-Nominated Album
Tony Bennett really belongs in a different category at this year's GRAMMY Awards than the one he's dominated for the past quarter-century.
Original Song Nominees At Oscars Is Battle Of The Pop Stars
The race for best original song at the Academy Awards is a full-blown battle of the 20-something pop stars, with Lady Gaga, Sam Smith and the Weeknd up for the honor this year.
Sinatra 100 - An All-Star GRAMMY Concert
Lady Gaga, Zac Brown Added To GRAMMY Sinatra Tribute
Harry Connick Jr. and Celine Dion have also been added to the special.
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Chicago First Alert Weather: Warmer day Thursday
Mild conditions linger Friday with rain arriving at night into Saturday.
Crowds, record day of revenue point to comeback on Chicago's Magnificent Mile
According to The Magnificent Mile Association, a record $31.7 million in revenue was set in November on a single day.
DePaul now 1-7 after getting routed by Texas A&M
The Blue Demons lost their fifth straight.
Two men detail their claims of abuse at a place where young children were sent for help
This is national story now percolating right here in Chicago - allegations brought forward in a federal lawsuit by children now grown.
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3 killed in shooting at UNLV, suspect dead, police say
Las Vegas police said three people were killed and one person was wounded after a shooting on the University of Nevada, Las Vegas, campus.
After pulling plug on Brighton Park migrant tent camp, Morgan Park site still on the table
Sources said the tents from Brighton Park will be taken down and brought to a second possible camp location in Morgan Park.
Two men detail their claims of abuse at a place where young children were sent for help
This is national story now percolating right here in Chicago - allegations brought forward in a federal lawsuit by children now grown.
Crowds, record day of revenue point to comeback on Chicago's Magnificent Mile
According to The Magnificent Mile Association, a record $31.7 million in revenue was set in November on a single day.
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Two men detail their claims of abuse at a place where young children were sent for help
This is national story now percolating right here in Chicago - allegations brought forward in a federal lawsuit by children now grown.
Foxx calls findings on how many Black women were victims of crime in 2022 "jarring"
Foxx is one of a handful of local, state, and national leaders responding a CBS 2 series of reports, Investigating Injustice: Black Women At Risk.
Chicago's enters new deal with crime database from same company as ShotSpotter
As CBS 2 Investigator Megan Hickey reported, the way the public found out about the deal CrimeTracer was surprising.
Chicago woman says towing company demanded over $10,000 to get her car back
Elaine Kelly said when she finally got it back, her car appeared more damaged - with the inside was ransacked and some of her personal property missing.
Man called to report SUV on train tracks in Michigan, but Amtrak train hit it anyway
Amtrak said they were never notified of the SUV on the tracks before the crash last week, was despite a warning call a full 41 minutes earlier.
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Wisconsin judge upholds earlier ruling that state law permits abortions
Judge Diane Schlipper ruled an 1849 Wisconsin law prohibits someone from attacking a woman in an attempt to kill her unborn child but doesn't apply to consensual medical abortions.
Nearly $5 billion in additional student loan forgiveness approved
This latest $4.8 billion in relief brings the grand total of approved debt cancellation by the administration to $132 billion for over 3.6 million Americans.
Trump says he would be a dictator only on "Day One" if he wins a second term
Former President Donald Trump would not say whether he plans to go after political opponents if he were re-elected president .
Four highlights from the fourth Republican presidential debate in Tuscaloosa
Just four candidates faced off in Tuscaloosa Wednesday night, the smallest field yet on a 2024 GOP presidential debate stage.
Concern rises among Chicago universities, students about antisemitism, Islamophobia
Pro-Israel and pro-Palestine rallies have been seen at universities across the Chicago area.
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Privacy concerns at Chicago parking garage prompt proposed law change
Not only did CBS 2 hear from more upset customers, but also from Illinois Secretary of State Alexi Giannoulias.
St. Charles residents flee senior community after 300% increase in costs
Over the last several weeks, the Saint Charles senior living community has become a bit of a ghost town.
Rivers Casino Des Plaines warns of data breach affecting customer, staffer information
Casino officials said on Thursday, Nov. 2, they determined hackers got into their system and stole personal information about Rivers Casino staffers, customers, and online sports book customers.
Illinois congressman steps in after feds fail to reimburse COVID-19 testing labs
We previously told you about small business owner Janine Morabito's struggle after getting stiffed by Uncle Sam. There are several others in the same boat.
Consumer watchdog lists '10 Worst Toys' for 2023, highlights child safety concerns
W.A.T.C.H. – World Against Toys Causing Harm – issued a list Wednesday of toys they said are hazardous and should not be in children's hands.
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Panera's caffeine-fueled lemonade cited in second death, suit says
Casual dining chain faces another wrongful death suit related to its Charged Lemonade after cardiac arrest of Florida man.
Slow COVID-19 booster rollout cost thousands of lives, new study says
Researchers estimated that through June 2022, if the U.S. moved at a faster pace to approve it and get people boosted, an estimated 29,000 lives could have been saved.
UChicago study finds fatty acid found in some red meat can help fight cancer
Before you grab your steak knife, the scientists emphasize that the point of the study is not to advise people to eat more red meat.
Northwestern student says he was hit by norovirus outbreak, and it sent him to ER
The City of Evanston has linked the outbreak to the Big Wig Tacos & Burritos at 950 Church St. in downtown Evanston, which had a $1 burrito night for Northwestern students this past weekend.
Norovirus outbreak linked to $1 burrito special for Northwestern University students
Investigators have learned that people reported stomach cramps, vomiting, and diarrhea after eating at Big Wig Tacos & Burritos.
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Crowds, record day of revenue point to comeback on Chicago's Magnificent Mile
According to The Magnificent Mile Association, a record $31.7 million in revenue was set in November on a single day.
Who is moving into those vacant Bed, Bath & Beyond stores?
Who will be moving into closed Bed, Bath & Beyond stores nationwide and in the Chicago area? Court documents provide some clues.
South Shore yoga studio strives for inclusive, calm vibe
It's Small Business Saturday 2023, a big day to highlight the success of entrepreneurs who started small and are working hard to make it big.
Shoppers turn out in Ravenswood for Small Business Saturday
Three of the trolleys were running on Small Business Saturday, making eight stops in Ravenswood so people could visit their favorite shops.
Chicago's Berlin nightclub closes doors; union says club made "wrong decision"
Berlin announced that "the party" ended at 5 a.m. Sunday, Nov. 19.
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DePaul now 1-7 after getting routed by Texas A&M
The Blue Demons lost their fifth straight.
DeMar DeRozan scores 29 points, Bulls beat short-handed Hornets
Nikola Vucevic had 20 and 11 rebounds for the Bulls and Coby White added 19 points.
Amid questions over future with Bears, Fields isn't worried about the noise
The final stretch of the season could be Fields' last chance to show he's the quarterback of the future, and the Bears don't need to draft his replacement.
Blackhawks fall to Predators in shootout for fourth consecutive loss
Connor Bedard scored in the shootout for the 'Hawks, but Tyler Johnson was stopped by Juuse Saros.
Loyola gets knocked off by Tulsa, falls to 5-4
Jayden Dawson led the way for the Ramblers (5-4) with 26 points.
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'BOOP! The Betty Boop Musical' premieres at Chicago's CIBC Theatre
The show runs through Christmas Eve.
Norman Lear, legendary TV producer, dies at age 101
Norman Lear created groundbreaking shows like "All in the Family," "Maude" and "The Jeffersons" that took on serious social issues with humor.
Taylor Swift is TIME's 2023 Person of the Year
"This is the proudest and happiest I've ever felt," Taylor Swift told TIME after being named the magazine's Person of the Year for 2023.
Rolling Stones announce second concert in Chicago in June 2024
Tickets for the tour go on sale on Dec. 1. For those who signed up, the presale for tickets went live on Wednesday.
American Blues Theater opens permanent home on Lincoln Avenue in Chicago
The new venue features two theater spaces – a 137-seat proscenium and a 40-seat rehearsal studio.
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Chicago First Alert Weather: Warmer day Thursday
CBS 2 meteorologist Mary Kay Kleist has the forecast.
A first look at the McDonald's concept CosMc's
The "small-format, beverage-led" concept has its first pilot location in Bolingbrook.
Chicago First Alert Weather: Breezy, much warmer Thursday and Friday
CBS 2 Chief Meteorologist Albert Ramon has your 10 p.m. First Alert Weather forecast for Wednesday, Dec. 6, 2023.
'BOOP: The Betty Boop Musical' opens in Chicago
The show made its pre-Broadway premiere at the CIBC Theatre Wednesday night.
Things are looking up on the Magnificent Mile, organization says
According to The Magnificent Mile Association, a record $31.7 million in revenue was set in November on a single day. CBS 2's Jermont Terry reports on how the association says things are looking up on the storied thoroughfare.
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Billboards in Kansas City seek information on fugitives with ties to Chicago
They are among 15 people who have been indicted in the case out of U.S. District Court in the Western District of Missouri.
Police officer from Elgin, Illinois faces child pornography charges
Officer Jordan Collins was taken into custody while on duty Monday.
Former NFL player Sergio Brown pleads not guilty to murder of his mother
An autopsy determined Myrtle Simmons-Brown died from blunt force trauma. Prosecutors said Brown's DNA was found under her nails.
Eugene McLaurin pleads guilty to shooting CPD officer, 2 ATF agents in Morgan Park in 2021
The officer and agents were conducting an undercover investigation when Eugene McLaurin mistook them for rival gang members.
3 killed in shooting at UNLV, suspect dead, police say
Las Vegas police said three people were killed and one person was wounded after a shooting on the University of Nevada, Las Vegas, campus.
