Bricks from wall under McCormick Place Lakeside Center fall onto DuSable Lake Shore
Drivers had to dodge a few bricks Monday night along DuSable Lake Shore Drive.
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Cars damaged when part of wall collapses on DuSable Lake Shore Drive
The wall is located under the McCormick Place Lakeside Center.
City announces three finalists for Chicago casino
Mayor Lori Lightfoot announced Tuesday that the city has shortlisted three bids for a casino within the Chicago city limits.
CPS students make connections with skilled trades professionals
Approximately 1,000 students were able to make connections with skilled trades professionals on Monday. CBS 2's Shardaa Gray reports.
CPS students make connections with skilled trades professionals
Approximately 1,000 students were able to make connections with skilled trades professionals on Tuesday.
Thousands of Chicago high school students attend special career fair
Approximately 1,000 students were able to make connections with skilled trades professionals on Monday. CBS 2's Shardaa Gray reports.
Inspired Home Show Returns After 2 Years
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"It's been really fun to see manufacturer support. Because they want the mom's opinion. Which is great, because that's a huge part of their target audience."
Chicago Auto Show Rolls In With Military Appreciation Day And More Vehicles Using Hybrid, Electric Power
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McCormick Place Gets Ready To Welcome Back Inspired Home Show After Two-Year COVID Hiatus
"Attendees from Asian countries, where we normally have a huge presence at the show, this year that's gonna be way down."
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The Chicago Auto Show is officially underway, and the COVID-19 pandemic is not keeping people away.
Chicago Auto Show's First Look For Charity Gala Fundraiser Set For Feb. 11
This year is the 30th anniversary of First Look, which has raised more than $56 million for local charities.
Chicago Boat Show Won't Be Sailing Into McCormick Place This Year, Thanks To COVID And Supply Chain Issues
The industry group behind the Chicago Boat Show, which has been canceled for the second year in a row, wants you to know you can still order a boat, and have it ready for summer fun in Chicago.
Chicago's Boat Show Cancelled For Second Year In A Row
One of Chicago's bigger conventions is being postponed for the second year in a row.
Lightfoot's Office Unveils Five Bids For A Chicago Casino; Public Meeting On Proposals Set For Dec. 16
Top officials at City Hall will sort through the proposals and negotiate with bidders before recommending one of the plans to Mayor Lori Lightfoot.
McCormick Place Expects To Generate $1.2 Billion For City And State This Coming Year, With Impact Well Beyond Convention Center
McCormick Place is expecting to generate $1.2 billion for the City of Chicago and the State of Illinois this coming year – not too shabby at all considering the COVID-19 pandemic.
Amid Spread Of Delta Variant, Conventions Rise To Challenge Of Holding Conferences At McCormick Place With Mitigations
In mid-July, conventions and big events like the Chicago Auto Show returned to McCormick Place. We saw big crowds and few masks, and didn't think much of it. But just afterward, the Delta variant of the coronavirus spread, and the world took a U-turn back to strict COVID protocols.
'Just So Grateful': A Local Nonprofit Has Students Fighting Food Insecurity, Food Waste While Helping Others
"I wanna eventually become a chef and open my own restaurant where people can go to it and have fancy five star food but for cheap. Not the expensive amount it normally is."
Behind The Wheel At The Chicago Auto Show: A CBS 2 Special
On Thursday evening, CBS 2 took you Behind the Wheel at the Chicago Auto Show. Watch the full special on this page.
Chicago Auto Show Kicks Off With A Different Look Than Ever Before
For the first time in its history, the Auto Show is being held both indoors and outdoors, offering food, music, and vehicles on display on Indiana Avenue outside the convention center.
Chicago Auto Show Returns To McCormick Place
The Chicago Auto Show is back at McCormick Place.
ASI Show Chicago Is First Trade Show At McCormick Place Since Start Of Pandemic, With Better-Than-Expected Attendance
The Chicago Auto Show marks a return to major events at McCormick Place, but its bread and butter is smaller trade shows booked throughout the year.
Chicago Hotels Have Been Deemed To Be In A 'Depression' And Desperately Need Staff Back, Experts Say
From O'Hare International Airport to DuSable Lake Shore Drive, more and more people are hitting the roads and taking to the skies lately as the city reopens. But despite an increase in travelers, CBS 2's Chris Tye found many Chicago hotels are still seriously hurting.
'It's So Exciting': Chicago Auto Show Returns Thursday To McCormick Place
"It's a smaller show indoors, but we have a lot of events going on outside."
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Former aide on Jan. 6 warnings, pardon requests, and Trump trying to grab the wheel
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Supreme Court overturns Roe v. Wade
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Wisconsin doctors halt abortions after Roe v. Wade overturned
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Billionaire Ken Griffin moving Chicago-based hedge fund Citadel to Miami
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Navarro scores, Slonina earns shutout as Fire beat Philadelphia Union
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Parker's 25 points, 11 rebounds lead Sky past Connecticut Sun
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