New Study: Eating Breakfast Helps You Stay Slim
A new study suggests adults who eat breakfast more often are less likely to gain weight and develop dangerous belly fat.
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After Mom Saved By Stem Cell Transplant, Son Donates His Own
Joanne Sullivan received a life-saving stem cell transplant from an anonymous donor in Germany two-and-a-half years ago, after she was diagnosed with myelofibrosis, a form of bone marrow cancer.
Elgin Man Waiting For 4th Kidney Transplant In 30 Years
An Elgin man whose immune system has led to rejection after rejection after rejection of donor kidneys is about to go under the knife again, and this time, his doctor says, is going to be different.
Rev. Jackson: Jesse Jr. 'Has Fought Gallantly' During Illness
Rev. Jesse Jackson said Wednesday that his son Jesse Jackson Jr.'s decision to resign from Congress has caused "a great sense of pain" for his family, but he said they've been encouraged by all the support they've received from the public.
Jackson Jr.'s Colleagues In Congress Add To Pressure For Answers
Several members of Illinois's congressional delegation have joined the growing chorus of voices pressuring U.S. Rep. Jesse Jackson Jr. (D-IL) to speak out about his ongoing medical and legal troubles.
Jackson Jr. Avoiding Spotlight By Staying In Minnesota
A day after Congressman Jesse Jackson Jr. left his second stint at the Mayo Clinic, a source close to the Jackson family said the congressman was still in Rochester, Minn., in an effort to avoid the spotlight.
Jackson Jr. Checks Out Of Mayo Clinic; Feds Reportedly Investigating Wife
U.S. Rep. Jesse Jackson Jr. was released from the Mayo Clinic in Minnesota on Tuesday, after a second stint there to be treated for bipolar disorder.
Jesse Jackson Jr. Votes By Absentee Ballot, No Event On Election Day
Jesse Jackson Jr.'s publicist says the ailing Illinois congressman has voted by absentee ballot.
Jackson Jr. Voted Absentee; Won't Hold Election Day Event
U.S. Rep. Jesse Jackson Jr.'s publicist says the ailing Illinois congressman has voted by absentee ballot.
Jesse Jackson Jr. Checks Back Into Mayo Clinic
The Rev. Jesse Jackson says his congressman son has checked back into the Mayo Clinic for an evaluation.
Jesse Jackson Jr. Back To Mayo Clinic For Treatment
Embattled Congressman Jesse Jackson Jr. received a show of support from two of his U.S. House colleagues Monday as he prepared to go back to the Mayo Clinic for continuing mental health treatment.
Sources: Jackson Jr. Returning To Mayo Clinic
Sources said Friday that Congressman Jesse Jackson Jr. is planning to return to the Mayo Clinic in Minnesota, as he continues treatment for bipolar disorder.
Rev. Jackson Says His Son Is Not Ready To Return To Congress
The Rev. Jesse Jackson says his son will not be ready to return to Congress in the immediate future.
Rep. Jackson Released From Mayo Clinic
U.S. Rep. Jesse Jackson Jr. (D-Ill.) has been released from the Mayo Clinic.
Jackson Jr. Gets Another Visit At Mayo Clinic
This time, Ohio Congressman Dennis Kucinich stops by the medical facility where Jackson is being treated for Bipolar II Disorder.
Friend Of Jackson Jr. Offers Status Report On Congressman's Treatment For Depression
U.S. Rep. Jesse Jackson Jr. is in a "deep" depression and has "a lot of work" ahead of him on the road to recovery, former Rhode Island U.S. Rep. Patrick Kennedy says.
Mayo Clinic: Congressman Jackson Has Bipolar Disorder
The Mayo Clinic in Minnesota has provided a new update on their treatment of U.S. Rep. Jesse Jackson Jr. (D-IL), revealing the congressman is being treated for bipolar disorder.
Report: Rep. Jackson Has Considered Ending Political Career
It appears that U.S. Rep. Jesse Jackson Jr. (D-Ill.) has been thinking about his political future since he has been in the hospital.
Jackson Senior Speaks Out On Congressman's Condition
Several experts in psychiatry tell the Associated Press that a complicating physical illness may have arisen during the treatment of U.S. Rep. Jesse Jackson Jr. for depression. But the congressman's father, the Rev. Jesse Jackson, won't confirm it.
Rep. Jackson At Mayo Clinic For Depression, Internal Disorder
A statement Friday from the Mayo Clinic represents the most specific information to date about the medical issues plaguing the embattled South Side congressman.
Killebrew To Stop Treatment For Cancer
Hall of Famer Harmon Killebrew was diagnosed with esophageal cancer back in December. On Friday, he announced that has settled in for the final days of his life saddening friends and fans of the former Minnesota Twin.
Hall of Famer Killebrew Diagnosed With Cancer
Harmon Killebrew announced today, via a statement released by the Minnesota Twins that he has been diagnosed with esophageal cancer.
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15 hospitalized in Seneca boat fire
At least one of those people suffered serious injuries.
Chicago celebrates unofficial start to summer with event-packed weekend
This year Chicago is kicking off the season in style, hosting dozens of fun events, including a brand new musical festival downtown.
Chicago First Alert Weather: Warming pattern continues
Higher temperatures are coming for Memorial Day -- but another cool down soon.
Funeral held for Seandell Holliday, 16, killed in chaotic gathering at Millennium Park
The Millennium Park shooting prompted Chicago Mayor Lori Lightfoot to introduce a 6 p.m. curfew at the park for unaccompanied minors.
Missing UIC Student Daniel Sotelo Found Dead
The 26-year-old was days away from graduating from UIC with a master's degree.
Two killed in West Englewood shootout
Police are trying to determine what led the men to start shooting at each other.
Chicago First Alert Weather: Temps warming up back into the 80s
After a spectacular Saturday, we're anticipating a sunny, warmer, breezy Sunday. Our temperatures should top out in the middle 80s.
Veterans' ruck march held to raise awareness for PTSD and veteran suicide
Participants walked 17 miles -- one mile for every veteran who died from suicide each day.
Wreath-laying ceremony at Daley Plaza honors lives lost
Mayor Lori Lightfoot called it a privilege to honor heroes who put service above self.
Thompson outpitches Cueto as Cubs beat White Sox 5-1
The right-hander struck out four and walked one in his third start and 11th appearance.
What we know about the victims of the Uvalde school shooting
19 children and two teachers are dead and several more injured after a gunman opened fire at a Texas elementary school.
Male, unknown age, dies after being shot in head in Chicago Lawn
A male of unknown age is shot and killed in the Chicago Lawn neighborhood Saturday afternoon.
Delay in breaching classroom during school shooting was "wrong decision," official says
Nearly 20 officers were in a hallway for more than 45 minutes before agents used a master key to open a door and confront the gunman, authorities said.
New African lion cub makes debut at Lincoln Park Zoo
A new African lion cub makes his debut at Lincoln Park Zoo's Pepper Family Wildlife Center.
Chicago First Alert Weather: Clear nighttime skies, lows in the 50s
Skies cleared Friday evening, with temperatures in the 50s for much of the night. Patchy areas of fog will be possible, especially for areas near the lake.
Woman identified in deadly hit-and-run in Ashburn neighborhood
A woman is dead after being struck by a car while crossing the street in the Ashburn neighborhood Friday evening.
3 dead, 6 wounded in weekend shootings across Chicago
At least three people were killed and five others were wounded in weekend shootings across the city as of Saturday night.
Paws Pet of the Week: Hazel
It's time to meet this week's Paws Pet of the Week -- Hazel.
3 people injured after wrong way crash on Eisenhower Expressway
Three people are injured following a wrong-way crash on the Eisenhower Expressway early Saturday morning, according to Illinois State Police
3 wounded, 1 critically in shooting in South Austin
Three people are wounded following a shooting in the South Austin neighborhood Friday night.
Chicago First Alert Weather: Sunny, slight chance of shower later in the day
It'll be a mostly sunny Saturday with a high in the middle to upper 70s, cooler by the lake.
Thanks to youth advocacy programs, two girls at Julian High School are now thriving at water polo
Many have pointed to the need for more programming that would engage Chicago teenagers.
Chicagoans kick off Memorial Day weekend with music, mole, and mirth
This is all proof that despite some concerns about crime and safety in Chicago lately, Chicagoans are not about to stop coming out and having fun.
A state trooper was left disabled in a crash, and now the driver is catching a break
Scott's Law requires drivers to slow down and move over when you approach emergency vehicles with their hazard lights flashing – but is it just tough talk?
Vehicle blasts right through house in Downers Grove
The vehicle slammed right through the house at 66th Street and Briargate Drive in the western suburb and went on to hit a tree.
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15 hospitalized in Seneca boat fire
At least one of those people suffered serious injuries.
Chicago celebrates unofficial start to summer with event-packed weekend
This year Chicago is kicking off the season in style, hosting dozens of fun events, including a brand new musical festival downtown.
Chicago First Alert Weather: Warming pattern continues
Higher temperatures are coming for Memorial Day -- but another cool down soon.
Funeral held for Seandell Holliday, 16, killed in chaotic gathering at Millennium Park
The Millennium Park shooting prompted Chicago Mayor Lori Lightfoot to introduce a 6 p.m. curfew at the park for unaccompanied minors.
Missing UIC Student Daniel Sotelo Found Dead
The 26-year-old was days away from graduating from UIC with a master's degree.
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City to send out police saturation patrols, provide recreation for teens this Memorial Day weekend
For the weekend, the city plans to saturate big gathering spots with officers — with a focus in particular on younger groups of people.
Complaints mount against Chicago's last Black bank: 'It's like the Flintstones'
Complaints against Chicago's last Black bank and federal concerns over its management and record-keeping
Lawsuit claims 13-year-old boy had his hands up when a CPD officer shot him in the back
The lawsuit said the shooting is proof that there is still a "widespread pattern and practice of using excessive force, including deadly force, against African Americans" within the Chicago Police Department.
Getting Hosed: A woman fights the city over a water bill she never should have received and wins
Getting Hosed, our exposé on Chicago's bad water billing, has saved consumers hundreds of thousands of dollars. So we wanted to know - what happens if you take on the City yourself?
Getting Hosed: East Garfield Park resident $64,000 for water bill; 'There must be a mistake'
"They told me to hire a good lawyer, that this is probably a billing issue with the city."
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Women are taking the lead in Broadview, where mom is fire chief and daughter just became a police officer
Women are taking the lead in a family of first responders in Broadview.
Former state Rep. Luis Arroyo gets 4 years, 9 months in prison for bribery scheme
Arroyo, 67, entered a blind guilty plea in November to accepting thousands of dollars in bribes to promote a gambling bill legalizing sweepstakes machines.
Pennsylvania, North Carolina, Kentucky, Idaho and Oregon primary results
CBS News projects Chuck Edwards will win the GOP nomination in North Carolina's 11th Congressional District, defeating incumbent Rep. Madison Cawthorn.
Texas Gov. Greg Abbott invokes Chicago violence, dismisses 'quote-"real"' gun laws
"There are, quote, 'real' gun laws in Chicago," Abbott said at a news conference. "There are more people who are shot every weekend in Chicago than there are in schools in Texas."
Early voting for Chicago primary election moved back to Tuesday, May 31
The start date for early voting had been Thursday, May 26, but had to be changed after the Cook County Circuit Court made three rulings.
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Getting Hosed: A woman fights the city over a water bill she never should have received and wins
Getting Hosed, our exposé on Chicago's bad water billing, has saved consumers hundreds of thousands of dollars. So we wanted to know - what happens if you take on the City yourself?
Demand rises for donated breast milk amid baby formula shortage
With parents struggling to navigate the baby formula shortage, breast milk donation banks are seeing a sharp increase in demand — but also a jump in donations.
Baby formula shortage still leaves families desperate, especially those restricted by federal WIC program rules
Walk into the baby formula aisle at just about any drug or grocery store around the country, and you will still see rows of empty shelves.
Abbott to resume production of baby formula at Sturgis, Michigan plant after recall
Abbott Nutrition said after its plant in Sturgis, Michigan gets back in operation, product could be back on shelves in six to eight weeks, subject to approval by the Food and Drug Administration.
Chicago gas prices hit new record, at more than $5 per gallon
According to AAA, the average price of a gallon of regular unleaded gasoline is $5.12 as of Tuesday morning.
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Chicago, suburbs, collar counties now at high community risk level for COVID-19, CDC says
Chicago Department of Public Health Commissioner Dr. Allison Arwady warned the advance to the high risk level was coming.
Chicago expected to move to "high risk" for COVID-19 on Friday, but no return to mask or vaccine mandates
"We are not reinstating the mask or vaccine requirement mandates, because the health system in Chicago remains stable."
Pfizer says 3 of its COVID shots give kids under 5 strong protection
The company says it'll give U.S. regulators the data soon. Moderna is already seeking U.S. clearance to vaccinate kids 5 and under.
Expert: Risk for monkeypox is low for overall population
It has been almost three months since city leaders dropped COVID-19 restrictions – but as we head toward summer, experts warn we could see more COVID cases.
FDA clears COVID-19 booster shot for healthy kids ages 5 to 11
There is one more hurdle: The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention must decide whether to formally recommend the booster for this age group.
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City Council committee to vote on Chicago casino plan, which has some neighbors thinking of selling condos and leaving
There is still a push from nearby residents to stop the billon-dollar Bally's project that is planned for the Chicago Tribune Freedom Center site in River West.
Crime and chaos downtown and beyond are keeping tourists away from Chicago
Such events as the chaos downtown that led to a deadly shooting right in the middle of Millennium Park have led people to cancel trips, meetings, and events in Chicago because they don't feel safe.
Carvana tower in Skokie put on hold after Illinois suspends dealer's state license
The village of Skokie is telling Carvana it cannot build a proposed 14-story car vending tower, just three months after the project won approval from village trustees.
FTX cryptocurrency exchange opens new headquarters in Chicago
Mayor Lori Lightfoot helped cut the ribbon Tuesday morning to open the official U.S. headquarters of FTX, a Bahamas-based cryptocurrency exchange.
Bally's unveils further plans for Chicago casino; some aldermen say it's being pushed through too fast
The city did not conduct a new safety study to determine how crime would be impacted by a casino - in hopes of getting the casino up and generating revenue quickly.
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Thompson outpitches Cueto as Cubs beat White Sox 5-1
The right-hander struck out four and walked one in his third start and 11th appearance.
Wolves beat Milwaukee Admirals, advance to AHL Western Conference Finals
The Wolves had a second chance for to close out the Milwaukee Admirals in Game 4 of their AHL Calder Cup playoff series – and this time, they did it.
Northwestern women's lacrosse trip to Final Four ends with heartbreaking loss to North Carolina
The Northwestern Wildcats have established themselves as one of the premiere women's lacrosse programs in the country – and this was their third straight appearance in the Final Four.
Northbrook's Nick Hardy golfs in NV5 Invitational in Glen Elyn as he prepares for return to PGA Tour
"I played a lot of golf at this course; literally a couple miles from my high school, and where I grew up. So it's really special," he said.
White Sox lose to Red Sox by more than double the score
The Boston Red Sox beat the White Sox 16-7 Thursday night to take two of three from Chicago.
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Legendary 'Goodfellas' actor Ray Liotta dead at 67
Liotta reportedly died in his sleep while filming a new movie in the Dominican Republic.
CBS unveils 2022-2023 primetime lineup
CBS announced its 2022-2023 primetime programming lineup of CBS Originals, featuring four new dramas and more.
Dave Chappelle attacked by armed man while onstage in L.A.
The controversial comic laughed off the incident after being tackled, and video appeared to show the person who charged him being beaten onstage.
Naomi Judd, Grammy-winning singer, has died at 76
"We lost our beautiful mother to the disease of mental illness," the Judd sisters said on social media.
'Jersey Boys' is returning to a Chicago stage next week
The new national tour of "Jersey Boys" opens next week at the Cadillac Palace Theatre, celebrating the music of the Frankie Valli and the Four Seasons.
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Chicago First Alert Weather: Warming pattern continues
CBS 2 Meteorologist Robb Ellis has the 10 p.m. forecast for Saturday, May 28, 2022.
Chicago holds Memorial Day Parade
The parade honors all men and women who made the ultimate sacrifice.
Veterans' ruck march held to raise awareness for PTSD and veteran suicide
Participants walked 17 miles -- one mile for every veteran who died from suicide each day.
Memorial Day brings weekend of events in Chicago
This year Chicago is kicking off the season in style, hosting dozens of fun events, including a brand new musical festival downtown.
Unity Day at Washington Park raises money for scholarships
Unity Day Chicago began with a 5K walk and run at Washington Park.
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