Des Plaines officer kills man while responding to mental health crisis
CBS 2's Asal Rezaei reports, according to police, the man inside was breaking items and may have had access to a weapon similar to an axe or machete.
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Pilsen organization helps teens navigate mental health, other challenges
The Chicago-based organization has been on the ground, working with families for nearly 65 years.
Pilsen organization helps teens navigate mental health, other challenges
CBS 2 is shining a light on an organization in Pilsen doing meaningful work in the community. CBS 2's Andrew Ramos introduced us to a troubled teen-turned-counselor inspiring change while addressing mental health.
Chicago doctor shares how to help children with mental health challenges
CBS 2 spoke to the doctor with concerns from one CBS 2 viewer about the challenges her child is facing.
Chicago doctor shares how to help children with mental health challenges
Desperate for help, CBS 2 heard from a mother of a teenager with mental health challenges. She wasn't sure what to do. Her son gets physical, even violent sometimes. CBS 2's Lauren Victory tapped a local mental health expert for some perspective on these challenges and others. It's part of CBS 2's coverage for Mental Health Action Day.
Chicago non-profit providing mental health services to Black men & boys
May is Mental Health Awareness Month, and we're spotlighting a Chicago non-profit focused on providing mental health and wellness services to communities of color; men and boys specifically. GRO Community is a mental health organization based in Roseland, with the goal of providing trauma-informed treatment for boys and men.
Lake County COAST helping police take new approach to mental health crises
"Not every incident needs someone arrested, and not every incident needs somebody ticketed; but somehow, someway, the police were called. So we're here to help," Sgt. Jim Yanecek said.
Lake County COAST helping police take new approach to mental health crises
Only on 2: there's been a push across the country to rethink policing when it comes to mental health crises, and the Lake County Sheriff's Department was one of the first in the Chicago area to put together a specialized team. Five years later, the Crisis Outreach and Support Team (COAST) has more than doubled the number of calls they respond to. CBS 2 Investigator Megan Hickey is digging into the numbers and what they mean.
Peace Runners 773 in Garfield Park unites community through holistic wellness
The group met early Friday morning and got in some warmups before heading out for an eight-mile run around Garfield Park.
'Safe space to share': Chicago libraries now offer mental health services, therapists
In 2019 the department only had 13 mental health service locations. This year, there are more than 170 centers, including mobile, home and community based services.
Chicago libraries now offer mental health services, therapists
The city started a new program to reduce the stigma associated with therapy. CBS 2's Shardaa Gray spent the day at the Beverly branch library learning about the new service.
St. Laurence High School prioritizing mental health with week of activities
According to the CDC, about 44% of teens say they have extreme feelings of fear and hopelessness.
St. Laurence High School spending week promoting mental wellness
Mental health is a crucial part of our wellness, but it's not always easy to talk about or navigate. One local high school is spending a week with its students to have the difficult conversations, and give them the tools they need to thrive.
Durbin announces $14 million in funding for mental health support at public schools
The senator said the federal funding will go toward trauma-informed care and additional mental health personnel in public schools through the Bipartisan Safer Communities Act passed by Congress last year.
Sen. Durbin announcing millions in funding for mental health personnel at local schools
U.S. Sen. Dick Durbin will announce more than $14 million in federal funding for local schools.
New facility provides a safe space for teens with mental health struggles
The Brookfield facility will offer mental health assessments, classes, and programs like yoga and meditation to any 14- to 18-year-old who wants or needs them.
New facility provides support for teens with mental health struggles
In the past year, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention reported that about 44 percent of teens they surveyed reported extreme feelings of fear and hopelessness. CBS 2 Political Investigator Dana Kozlov reports.
Evanston non-profit's lesson plans for youth evolving in post-pandemic world
"Youth have been through so much trauma through the pandemic; whether it's from the school shutdown, and just the isolation, lack of academic stimulation for some, and the lack of social interactions."
School district tries a radical new solution to address student mental health
A Colorado school district is prioritizing mental health by building a new facility that will double up as a school and a mental health day-treatment center.
Children languish in emergency rooms awaiting mental health care
A severe shortage of mental health treatment options means kids in crisis increasingly find themselves in emergency rooms for weeks or longer.
Chicago group brings Mobile Mental Health bus to Black, Latino residents
The organization BUILD Inc. is also set to open a brand new space in the Austin neighborhood to better serve residents.
Community group going on the road to get young people talking and healthy
In a time of crisis, admitting that you need help to manage your mental health is often the first step, but from there, without knowing where to go or who to contact, that is often where things stop. A community group in the Austin neighborhood is working to eliminate those hurdles of going out to find resources, by pulling right up to the people in need.
Inside America's youth mental health crisis
Children and teens across the U.S. increasingly face significant mental health challenges and a severe shortage of services to treat them. The result: kids everywhere are in crisis.
Teens turning to TikTok for mental health advice are self-diagnosing
A California psychology professor has gained a million followers on TikTok by debunking "wellness" advice that could do more harm than good.
Crisis training required for Aurora police after man is critically wounded by officers
The goal is to help officers better understand mental illness. They'll also learn de-escalation tactics. The announcement coming one day after Aurora police shot a man. CBS 2's Andrew Ramos
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Chicago First Alert Weather: Great start to the week
According to CBS 2 Chief Meteorologist Albert Ramon, it'll be partly cloudy and warmer Tuesday with highs in the upper 80s.
Honoring Memorial Day in Chicago, suburbs
A flag-raising ceremony will be held Monday morning in St. Charles at 10:45 a.m.
Family day for youth outreach program at Wrigley Field
Families involved in MLB's youth outreach program Reviving Baseball in Inner Cities are invited to the friendly confines Monday.
Liam Hendriks returns to White Sox after beating stage 4 cancer
Hendriks could provide a big lift for a Chicago team that has struggled for much of the season.
Metra summer passes now available
You can get "unlimited ride" day passes for just $7.
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Honoring Memorial Day in Chicago suburbs
A flag-raising ceremony will be held Monday morning in St. Charles at 10:45 a.m.
Family, friends mourn man killed in Lakeview shooting
Memorial Day weekend is proving to be a violent one in Chicago's Lakeview neighborhood.
Chicago First Alert Weather: Great start to the week
According to CBS 2 Chief Meteorologist Albert Ramon, it'll be partly cloudy and warmer Tuesday with highs in the upper 80s.
Family day for youth outreach program at Wrigley Field
Families involved in MLB's youth outreach program Reviving Baseball in Inner Cities are invited to the friendly confines Monday.
Liam Hendriks returns to White Sox after beating stage 4 cancer
Hendriks could provide a big lift for a Chicago team that has struggled for much of the season.
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Illinois clergy sex abuse probe reveals hundreds more cases in Catholic church
The report found, in all six dioceses in Illinois, there were 451 Catholic clerics and religious brothers who abused nearly 2,000 children.
Illinois lawmakers pass bill making it easier to sue gun manufacturers
Gov. JB Pritzker is poised to sign the bill that will help hold "reckless" gun manufacturers and advertisers accountable in court.
Illinois set to become first state to count Arab Americans in state data
If passed, Arab Americans and minority groups from the Middle East will be separately recognized.
ICE demands data from abortion clinics, restaurants, schools with obscure legal tool
ICE agents are frequently using an administrative subpoena, also known as a 1509 summons, in questionable ways to seek records and information.
Illinois lawmakers pass bill reforming prosecution of young criminal defendants
The bill would protect young survivors of human trafficking from being tried as adults.
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Tentative debt ceiling deal reached to avert default
After days of intense negotiations and weeks of talks, an agreement in principle has been reached to raise the debt ceiling.
Doctor reprimanded for speaking publicly about 10-year-old's abortion
Attorney General Todd Rokita filed a complaint with Indiana's medical licensing board against Dr. Caitlin Bernard after she spoke publicly about a 10-year-old's abortion.
Durbin: Speaker McCarthy is 'playing political poker' in debt ceiling standoff
Lawmakers in Washington have just one week to raise the debt ceiling or risk defaulting on the U.S. debt for the first time in history.
More than 100 CPD officers have history of making false reports, watchdog finds
The city's inspector general said those officers have been allowed "to remain in positions with duties that depend upon their truthfulness and credibility," even though a history of lying "can erode public trust and create risks for CPD."
Gov. Pritzker, Democratic leaders announce state budget deal
Pritzker, Senate President Don Harmon and House Speaker Emanuel "Chris" Welch did not disclose a dollar amount for the budget.
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Highway safety group releases list of vehicles that can help keep teens safe
US Centers for Disease Control says teenagers are three times more likely to be involved in a fatal accident compared to older drivers.
Billy Corgan says he paid off hacker who threatened to leak new Smashing Pumpkins songs
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.
FDA considers first ever over-the-counter birth control pill
The FDA is concerned about the effectiveness of the pill in overweight women and if individuals would follow the instructions properly.
Illinois Senate committee advances safety changes to SNAP after CBS 2 exposes fraud
The new bill in Springfield would collect data from SNAP cards to better track skimming and fraud.
Designer says fashion show producer scammed him, but producer says he did nothing wrong
Models who were supposed to be wearing the designer's gowns are also missing money.
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University of Chicago Medicine hosting free clinic in Glendale Heights on Saturday
It's taking place at the Glendale Heights Sports Hub at 250 Civic Centre Plaza in Glendale Heights on Saturday from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Drugs — from cancer meds to children's Tylenol — are in short supply
Nationwide drug shortage is a "tragedy happening in slow motion," a cancer surgeon says. "Patients simply deserve better."
Mpox cases still on the rise in Chicago
All of those affected have been symptomatic men – most of whom have already had two doses of the JYNNEOS vaccine.
Chicago doctor shares how to help children with mental health challenges
CBS 2 spoke to the doctor with concerns from one CBS 2 viewer about the challenges her child is facing.
At least a dozen new mpox cases under investigation in Chicago area
All the cases in the Chicago area were among men between the ages of 24 and 46.
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Former teacher turns love for skincare into booming business
A local shea butter skincare brand has recently joined the ranks of legacy brands, making it onto shelves of beauty retailer Ulta.
Illinois lawmakers vote to extend law allowing serving of cocktails to-go
Gov. JB Pritzker approved the popular policy during the COVID-19 pandemic. It was set to expire in June of 2024.
Business continues to rebound at McCormick Place after pandemic
McCormick Place officials said, in the first quarter of 2023, hotel room stays generated from events were up 70% from last year, and attendance to conventions was 77% higher.
Cannabis license holders of color say they need help from state lawmakers
They said without urgent help, they won't make the July deadline to open and could lose their investment.
Licensed cannabis transporters say illegal deliveries are happening without consequence
The legal cannabis transporters say they will be forced out of business if the state does not enforce its own standards.
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Liam Hendriks returns to White Sox after beating stage 4 cancer
Hendriks could provide a big lift for a Chicago team that has struggled for much of the season.
Northwestern Women's Lacrosse team beats Boston College 18-6; wins first NCAA Championship since 2012
The win comes after the team made it into their fourth-straight Final Four and beating Denver 15-17 on Friday.
Northwestern wins Game 1 of Super Regional 3-1 against Alabama
Northwestern took Game 1 of the best-of-three series 3-1. Game 2 is Saturday night.
White Sox sluggers Vaughn, Moncada rough up Tigers early and often in 12-3 rout
Andrew Vaughn hit a two-run homer and drove in three runs, Yoan Moncada also had three RBIs and the Chicago White Sox routed the Detroit Tigers 12-3 on Friday night.
Delle Donne hits late go-ahead 3-pointer, Mystics beat Sky 71-69
Elena Delle Donne scored 25 points, Shakira Austin had 15 points and 11 rebounds and the Washington Mystics beat the Chicago Sky 71-69.
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Sueños Music Festival returns to Grant Park this weekend
The event features 20 of the most popular reggaeton and Latin artists around. The lineup includes Wisin & Yandel, Feid, Grupo Firme, and Nicky Jam
"Rachael Ray Show" ends after 17 seasons
Ray received tributes from several former guests, including former first lady Michelle Obama, Oprah, Kate Hudson, Jessica Alba and 50 Cent.
Tina Turner, "Queen of Rock 'n' Roll," dies at 83
The "What's Love Got To Do With It" singer's death was confirmed to CBS News on Wednesday afternoon.
Rapper Fetty Wap sentenced to 6 years in prison for drug trafficking charges
The rapper was one of six defendants involved in a conspiracy that distributed over 100 kilograms of illicit drugs.
Series finale of "NCIS: Los Angeles" airs Sunday, May 21
The NCIS team continues the case with ATF and the stolen military-grade weapons.
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Honoring Memorial Day in Chicago, suburbs
Several events are planned to commemorate and honor our fallen servicemen and women on this Memorial Day. CBS2's Mugo Odigwe has a recap of the events.
Family day for youth outreach program at Wrigley Field
Families involved in MLB's youth outreach program Reviving Baseball in Inner Cities are invited to the friendly confines Monday.
Liam Hendriks returns to White Sox after beating stage 4 cancer
Emotions are sure to be running high Monday night on the South Side, when the White Sox begin their series against the Angels, as closer Liam Hendriks will be back in the bullpen after beating cancer.
Chicago First Alert Weather: Sunny start to the week
CBS 2 Chief Meteorologist Albert Ramon has a check on the extended forecast
Metra summer passes now available
Metra is making it easier to get around Chicago with kids this summer.
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