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"Basically give them hope. There are other ways to live than gang life, there are other ways to make it out of the hood than sell drugs. Maybe we get a champion out of there and then we motivate the other kids,"
It's why a group of Chicago moms and community leaders want to open a boxing gym in their neighborhood, giving teenagers a reason to stay off the streets. CBS 2's Andrew Ramos has the story from Little Village.
The "respite center" in Little Village's Piotrowski Park in the 24th Ward is expected to handle about 150 people.
The "respite center" in Little Village's Piotrowski Park in the 24th Ward is expected to handle about 200 people.
Around 200 migrants will be housed here temporarily, as the city works to find a more permanent place for them. They'll be coming from other places around the city, like police stations.
The crash happened near 26th and Harding – leaving debris on the street from the collision.
The crash happened near 26th and Harding – leaving debris on the street from the collision.
The victim was taken to Mount Sinai Hospital in serious-to-critical condition.
The current 125-year-old hospital at 2875 W. 19th St. has infrastructure problems that hinder the patient experience.
They'll be heading to Springfield to ask state lawmakers for the necessary funding to build the new Saint Anthony development.
They're pushing for funding for a new Saint Anthony Hospital facility in Little Village.
They'll be heading to Springfield to ask state lawmakers for the necessary funding to build the new Saint Anthony development.
Organizers are expecting about 400 people to board buses here at Saint Anthony Hospital and set off at 7 a.m.
Police said the driver of the SUV was issued citations for operating an uninsured motor vehicle and driving on a revoked license.
A head-on crash involving a school bus sent several people, including children, to the hospital in Little Village on Tuesday. According to the Chicago Police Department, the crash took place in the 3100 block of South Kedzie Avenue and left 17 people injured.
What began as a typical day inside Kyle Nowicki's design lab at Little Village Academy took a sudden turn that left him baffled.
The CIA set out on a mission on Thursday, closing in on a deserving educator working hard to help students. CBS 2's Andrew Ramos was there for the surprise that's bringing much needed funds to a Chicago classroom.
Numerous charred pieces of wood were left behind at the pallet yard at 25th and Rockwell streets.
Numerous charred pieces of wood were left behind at the pallet yard at 25th and Rockwell streets.
The wind Monday night made fighting the fire more difficult.
The wind Monday night made fighting the fire more difficult.
Walmart claims the stores they're closing aren't profitable and have been losing millions of dollars a year.
The new location is a vacant Kmart, and more than 40 ousted vendors from the Little Village Discount Mall are set to move in. CBS 2's Marissa Perlman reports.
Ald. Byron Sigcho Lopez (25th) hopes this will be a fresh start for these families.
Dozens of vendors who were kicked out of the Discount Mall building in Little Village will officially have a new home. The news comes amid an ongoing battle over leases at the Discount Mall, a place some of these vendors have been running their businesses for decades
The free course will be taught at Malcolm X College by faculty at the University of Chicago and City Colleges of Chicago.
Starting Friday night, Ida B. Wells Drive will close from Michigan Avenue to Columbus Drive.
She recalled the final moment she shared with Marquita Reed, her best friend, four years ago.
A CBS 2 investigation raises questions about whether the child's foster mother should have even had her foster license at the time of the girl's death.
It's expected to bring in 80,000 people to the North Side neighborhood.
Donald Trump is the first former president in history to face a federal criminal indictment.
The free course will be taught at Malcolm X College by faculty at the University of Chicago and City Colleges of Chicago.
"They know the parks around here. They know how to ride their bikes around here. They are already embraced by the community in West Ridge and Rogers Park. So please, stop uprooting these people who have sacrificed so much."
A CBS 2 investigation raises questions about whether the child's foster mother should have even had her foster license at the time of the girl's death.
Starting Friday night, Ida B. Wells Drive will close from Michigan Avenue to Columbus Drive.
The free course will be taught at Malcolm X College by faculty at the University of Chicago and City Colleges of Chicago.
Police said the 38-year-old officer was arrested coming out of a Norwood Park neighborhood bar early Friday morning.
It is unclear whether either of the two people charged in each shooting actually fired a weapon.
The report found, in all six dioceses in Illinois, there were 451 Catholic clerics and religious brothers who abused nearly 2,000 children.
Gov. JB Pritzker is poised to sign the bill that will help hold "reckless" gun manufacturers and advertisers accountable in court.
About 3,200 families are participating in a similar program through the Cook County government.
CBS 2 Legal Analyst Irv Miller said what's striking is just how much evidence prosecutors laid out in the charges.
Donald Trump is the first former president in history to face a federal criminal indictment.
The charges would be the first to arise from special counsel Jack Smith's investigations into former President Donald Trump.
"It's nine of us. We have the largest queer city council in the country," Robinson said.
The hype for Taylor is high – and so is the chance of online vendors taking advantage of fans.
Both Chicago and Cook County have their own separate minimum wage ordinances, both setting higher rates than set by Illinois state law.
US Centers for Disease Control says teenagers are three times more likely to be involved in a fatal accident compared to older drivers.
The Smashing Pumpkins just released ATUM, a three-act rock opera, on Friday, May 5. But if it were up to the hacker, some of the album would've been released months ago.
The FDA is concerned about the effectiveness of the pill in overweight women and if individuals would follow the instructions properly.
The shortage stems from manufacturing problems, unexpected demand spikes and tight ingredient supplies.
The majority of the state's money will go to the Illinois remediation fund to be used for rehabilitation and recovery centers throughout the state.
CBS 2 cameras first spotted a notice about a measles outbreak over the weekend, but it's unclear how or why that sign was posted.
CBS 2 headed over to the Shirley Ryan AbilityLab in Streeterville to check out specialized equipment used to care for patients.
One doctor who tried to help said she was stunned by why
The pop-up restaurant celebrates the iconic fashion doll with Barbie-themed food and drinks.
Population loss, as calculated by the 2020 U.S. Census, recently cost Illinois a congressional seat.
The work is taking place even though the new stadium is still far from a done deal.
Both Chicago and Cook County have their own separate minimum wage ordinances, both setting higher rates than set by Illinois state law.
A local shea butter skincare brand has recently joined the ranks of legacy brands, making it onto shelves of beauty retailer Ulta.
The Hounds are building the foundation for what they're hoping is a bright future.
Clevinger allowed three runs and six hits in 5 2/3 innings.
Eloy Jiménez hit a go-ahead homer in the seventh inning off Michael King, and the Chicago White Sox beat the New York Yankees 6-5 in the opener of a doubleheader to extend their winning streak to a season-high five games.
The league will welcome in USC and UCLA and usher out divisions.
NBC Sports chair Pete Bevacqua has been tabbed to replace Swarbrick, who's overseen the department since 2008.
All eyes are on the Tony Awards, set to air June 11 on CBS and streaming on Paramount+.
The actors' union, which has roughly 160,000 members, voted overwhelmingly to strike if negotiations with studios turn sour.
The choir is back in full force, after being forced to miss some big performances due to the pandemic.
Mike Smail, director of theaters and visualization at the Adler, joined CBS 2's Brad Edwards on the stream Friday.
Yondorf died on Wednesday, May 17, after a battle with cancer.
Last year, Chicago police responded to nearly 3,000 shootings. Many of those victims did not survive, but for many of those who did, it was a life-altering experience. For every survivor, there's a caregiver, or two or three, whose lives are forever changed as well. CBS 2 Investigator Megan Hickey dug into why caring for caregivers could help solve the city's epidemic of violence.
A reminder for those who drive or walk near Grant Park: starting Friday night, Ida B. Wells Drive will close from Michigan Avenue to Columbus Drive. The sidewalks along the route will be inaccessible too.
Exactly four years ago, a Chicago police officer crashed into a restaurant and killed a woman. Prosecutors said the officer was drunk. For the first time, we heard from the friend who was with the victim the night of the crash.
The historic federal indictment filed against former President Donald Trump was made public Friday, detailing the charges the former president is facing related to his handling of sensitive government records after leaving the White House.
As festival season in Chicago gets underway, you can celebrate Swedish culture this weekend in Andersonville. It's the big Midsommarfest's 57th year.
The best looks from the 62nd annual GRAMMY Awards on CBS.
Red carpet looks from the 61st annual GRAMMY Awards on CBS.
Meet Akiem Hicks
Meetup with Jed Hoyer
