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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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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.
The Chicago-based organization has been on the ground, working with families for nearly 65 years.
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.
CBS 2 spoke to the doctor with concerns from one CBS 2 viewer about the challenges her child is facing.
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.
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.
"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.
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.
The group met early Friday morning and got in some warmups before heading out for an eight-mile run around Garfield Park.
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.
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.
According to the CDC, about 44% of teens say they have extreme feelings of fear and hopelessness.
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.
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.
U.S. Sen. Dick Durbin will announce more than $14 million in federal funding for local schools.
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.
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.
"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."
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.
A severe shortage of mental health treatment options means kids in crisis increasingly find themselves in emergency rooms for weeks or longer.
The organization BUILD Inc. is also set to open a brand new space in the Austin neighborhood to better serve residents.
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.
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.
A California psychology professor has gained a million followers on TikTok by debunking "wellness" advice that could do more harm than good.
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
According to CBS 2 Chief Meteorologist Albert Ramon, it'll be partly cloudy and warmer Tuesday with highs in the upper 80s.
A flag-raising ceremony will be held Monday morning in St. Charles at 10:45 a.m.
Families involved in MLB's youth outreach program Reviving Baseball in Inner Cities are invited to the friendly confines Monday.
Hendriks could provide a big lift for a Chicago team that has struggled for much of the season.
You can get "unlimited ride" day passes for just $7.
A flag-raising ceremony will be held Monday morning in St. Charles at 10:45 a.m.
Memorial Day weekend is proving to be a violent one in Chicago's Lakeview neighborhood.
According to CBS 2 Chief Meteorologist Albert Ramon, it'll be partly cloudy and warmer Tuesday with highs in the upper 80s.
Families involved in MLB's youth outreach program Reviving Baseball in Inner Cities are invited to the friendly confines Monday.
Hendriks could provide a big lift for a Chicago team that has struggled for much of the season.
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.
If passed, Arab Americans and minority groups from the Middle East will be separately recognized.
ICE agents are frequently using an administrative subpoena, also known as a 1509 summons, in questionable ways to seek records and information.
The bill would protect young survivors of human trafficking from being tried as adults.
After days of intense negotiations and weeks of talks, an agreement in principle has been reached to raise the debt ceiling.
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.
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.
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."
Pritzker, Senate President Don Harmon and House Speaker Emanuel "Chris" Welch did not disclose a dollar amount for the budget.
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 new bill in Springfield would collect data from SNAP cards to better track skimming and fraud.
Models who were supposed to be wearing the designer's gowns are also missing money.
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.
Nationwide drug shortage is a "tragedy happening in slow motion," a cancer surgeon says. "Patients simply deserve better."
All of those affected have been symptomatic men – most of whom have already had two doses of the JYNNEOS vaccine.
CBS 2 spoke to the doctor with concerns from one CBS 2 viewer about the challenges her child is facing.
All the cases in the Chicago area were among men between the ages of 24 and 46.
A local shea butter skincare brand has recently joined the ranks of legacy brands, making it onto shelves of beauty retailer Ulta.
Gov. JB Pritzker approved the popular policy during the COVID-19 pandemic. It was set to expire in June of 2024.
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.
They said without urgent help, they won't make the July deadline to open and could lose their investment.
The legal cannabis transporters say they will be forced out of business if the state does not enforce its own standards.
Hendriks could provide a big lift for a Chicago team that has struggled for much of the season.
The win comes after the team made it into their fourth-straight Final Four and beating Denver 15-17 on Friday.
Northwestern took Game 1 of the best-of-three series 3-1. Game 2 is Saturday night.
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.
Elena Delle Donne scored 25 points, Shakira Austin had 15 points and 11 rebounds and the Washington Mystics beat the Chicago Sky 71-69.
The event features 20 of the most popular reggaeton and Latin artists around. The lineup includes Wisin & Yandel, Feid, Grupo Firme, and Nicky Jam
Ray received tributes from several former guests, including former first lady Michelle Obama, Oprah, Kate Hudson, Jessica Alba and 50 Cent.
The "What's Love Got To Do With It" singer's death was confirmed to CBS News on Wednesday afternoon.
The rapper was one of six defendants involved in a conspiracy that distributed over 100 kilograms of illicit drugs.
The NCIS team continues the case with ATF and the stolen military-grade weapons.
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.
Families involved in MLB's youth outreach program Reviving Baseball in Inner Cities are invited to the friendly confines Monday.
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.
CBS 2 Chief Meteorologist Albert Ramon has a check on the extended forecast
Metra is making it easier to get around Chicago with kids this summer.
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