Health care workers hold vigil in Millennium Park, call for cease-fire in Gaza
The group said 200 health care workers had been killed by Israeli airstrikes.
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All 6 Chicago ice rinks now open for the holiday season
All six Chicago Park ice skating rinks officially opened Friday.
All Chicago Park District ice rinks to open by Friday
Ice skating on the ribbon at Maggie Daley Park has already begun. On Friday, Nov. 24 – weather permitting – ice skating will also open for the other five outdoor Park District rinks.
Christmas tree lighting, Christkindlmarket kick off holiday season in Chicago
Bringing a city like Chicago to life for the holidays is a tall task – as tall as the Willis Tower or the former John Hancock Center, or even this year's official Chicago Christmas tree. But as is the case every year, Chicago was up to the task. CBS 2's Darius Johnson reports.
Chicago lights up the Millennium Park tree to kick off the holiday season
The glow of 50,000 lights illuminated Millennium Park in the City of Chicago for the 110th Annual Christmas Tree Lighting Ceremony, and CBS 2 proudly led the festivities. People gathered for the big countdown Friday afternoon to light up the 45-foot tree full of holiday spirit. The Colorado blue spruce came courtesy of a donation by the De La Cruz family in southwest suburban Darien.
Chicago Dance Crash shows their moves at city’s tree-lighting countdown
Chicago Dance Crash, an elite street dancing group, showed off their moves at city’s tree-lighting countdown in Millennium Park.
Thousands come out to see Chicago's tree lighting to kick off the holidays
The glow of 50,000 lights will illuminate Millennium Park as the City of Chicago prepares for the 110th Annual Christmas Tree Lighting Ceremony, and CBS 2 proudly led the festivities. People were gathering for the big countdown Friday afternoon to light up the 45-foot tree full of holiday spirit.
Chicago lights up the tree in Millennium Park to kick off the holidays
People gathered for the big countdown Friday afternoon to light up the 45-foot tree full of holiday spirit.
Chicago gets into the holiday spirit as it prepares to light up the tree in Millennium Park
The glow of 50,000 lights will illuminate Millennium Park as the City of Chicago prepares for the 110th Annual Christmas Tree Lighting Ceremony, and CBS 2 proudly led the festivities. People were gathering for the big countdown Friday afternoon to light up the 45-foot tree full of holiday spirit.
Colorado blue spruce tree arrives at Chicago's Millennium Park
On November 17th CBS 2's Irika Sargent and Joe Donlon will flip the switch lighting the tree in Millennium Park for the holidays at 6:00.
Colorado blue spruce tree arrives at Chicago's Millennium Park
After being chosen over 100 others in the Chicagoland area, the giant tree in all its glory arrived before it's scheduled to be lit up at Millennium Park for the holidays.
Darien family's 45-foot Colorado blue spruce to be Chicago's official Christmas tree
The De La Cruz family's tree will be lit up at Millennium Park on November 17.
Last day to nominate tree to become official 2023 Christmas tree in Millennium Park
Trees must be at least 45 feet or taller, be located less than 50 miles from the Loop, and preferably be a Norway spruce or fir tree.
Last day for nominations for 2023 Chicago Christmas tree
Trees must be at least 45 feet or taller, be located less than 50 miles from the Loop, and preferably be a Norway spruce or fir tree.
Top chefs, sommeliers on hand for Chicago Gourmet culinary festival
It starts with a special brunch hosted by Chefs Art Smith and Lorena Garcia at Navy Pier.
Final day for Chicago Gourmet in Millennium Park
Tickets for the event start at $79.
Chicago Gourmet underway at Harris Theater Rooftop in the Loop
The Chicago Gourmet Festival benefits the Illinois Restaurant Association Educational Foundation.
Chicago Jazz Festival returns to Millennium Park
The sounds of saxophones and trombones will fill the air this Labor Day weekend at the annual Chicago Jazz Festival in Millennium Park. The four-day event will feature performances celebrating all forms of jazz while showcasing both local and international talent. Choose Chicago's Jason Lesniewicz tells us who to watch for.
Sunday in the Park with Lyric in Millennium Park happening tonight
Lyric Opera is performing for free at 7 p.m.
Sunday in the Park with Lyric happening at Millennium Park
Artists will sing a variety of favorites from this season accompanied by the Lyric Opera Orchestra.
Chicago's Bean in Millennium Park will have limited access starting next week
Public access and views of the sculpture will be limited during construction.
Chicago's Bean to undergo construction; visitation limited starting next week
The work begins on Tuesday and will continue through the spring of 2024.
Chicagoans find ways to beat the extreme heat
A heat advisory for most counties has now expanded north into the Chicago area. CBS 2's Marissa Perlman reports.
Chicago Human Rhythm Project celebrating 35 years with performance at Millennium Park
The non-profit supports artistic expression through percussive arts and rhythm.
Chicago Human Rhythm Project 35th anniversary showcase in Millennium Park
The non-profit supports artistic expression through percussive arts and rhythm.
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Former Bear Adewale Ogunleye reunites with fan he met as child at Soldier Field in 2009
Ogunleye had a ritual after games – singling out the youngest fans in the stands, and handing them his game-worn gloves.
50-year-old man shot to death in Chicago
The suspect was seen running southbound from the scene.
Chicago man convicted of murder on testimony of blind witness to get new trial
"There's significant evidence of Darien's innocence that makes it so that we're surprised that the state is retrying the case," Darien Harris' attorney said.
CFD shares safety tips with Christmas trees and space heaters nearby
Experts showed how quickly a fire could spread and had tips to keep your family safe.
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Gov. JB Pritzker scraps Chicago's plan for first migrant tent camp in Brighton Park
"We will not proceed with housing families on a site where serious environmental concerns are still present," Pritzker said.
3-year-old boy dead after being shot in Northwest Indiana
Police were on the scene in Merrillville at 79th Avenue near Lincoln Highway.
Foxx calls findings on how many Black women were victims of crime in 2022 "jarring"
Foxx is one of a handful of leaders responding a CBS 2 series of reports, Investigating Injustice: Black Women At Risk.
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Former Bear Adewale Ogunleye reunites with fan he met as child at Soldier Field in 2009
Ogunleye had a ritual after games – singling out the youngest fans in the stands, and handing them his game-worn gloves.
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Foxx calls findings on how many Black women were victims of crime in 2022 "jarring"
Foxx is one of a handful of local, state, and national leaders responding a CBS 2 series of reports, Investigating Injustice: Black Women At Risk.
Chicago's enters new deal with crime database from same company as ShotSpotter
As CBS 2 Investigator Megan Hickey reported, the way the public found out about the deal CrimeTracer was surprising.
Chicago woman says towing company demanded over $10,000 to get her car back
Elaine Kelly said when she finally got it back, her car appeared more damaged - with the inside was ransacked and some of her personal property missing.
Man called to report SUV on train tracks in Michigan, but Amtrak train hit it anyway
Amtrak said they were never notified of the SUV on the tracks before the crash last week, was despite a warning call a full 41 minutes earlier.
Could 'design flaw' blamed for Yellow Line accident be a broader problem on the CTA?
The National Transportation Safety Board said the Chicago Transit Authority was operating on out-of-date information with regard to stopping lengths.
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Chicago's enters new deal with crime database from same company as ShotSpotter
As CBS 2 Investigator Megan Hickey reported, the way the public found out about the deal CrimeTracer was surprising.
Prosecutors detail plan for former Ald. Burke to be paid by developer
With thousands of undercover recordings at their disposal, federal prosecutors spent the week laying out how Burke wanted to be paid for helping the developers of the Old Post Office.
Sandra Day O'Connor, first woman on the Supreme Court, dies at 93
Sandra Day O'Connor was appointed to the U.S. Supreme Court by President Ronald Reagan in 1981, and she retired in 2006.
George Santos expelled from Congress in historic House vote
Rep. George Santos is just the sixth House member in U.S. history to be expelled and the first in more than 20 years.
Emotions run high as Evanston commission weighs resolution for Israel-Hamas cease-fire
People lined up to let city leaders know where they stand on the emotional issue.
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St. Charles residents flee senior community after 300% increase in costs
Over the last several weeks, the Saint Charles senior living community has become a bit of a ghost town.
Rivers Casino Des Plaines warns of data breach affecting customer, staffer information
Casino officials said on Thursday, Nov. 2, they determined hackers got into their system and stole personal information about Rivers Casino staffers, customers, and online sports book customers.
Illinois congressman steps in after feds fail to reimburse COVID-19 testing labs
We previously told you about small business owner Janine Morabito's struggle after getting stiffed by Uncle Sam. There are several others in the same boat.
Consumer watchdog lists '10 Worst Toys' for 2023, highlights child safety concerns
W.A.T.C.H. – World Against Toys Causing Harm – issued a list Wednesday of toys they said are hazardous and should not be in children's hands.
Whereabouts of Chicago area woman's 2019 tax return is a mystery for more than three years
CBS 2's Lauren Victory unraveled what went wrong.
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Slow COVID-19 booster rollout cost thousands of lives, new study says
Researchers estimated that through June 2022, if the U.S. moved at a faster pace to approve it and get people boosted, an estimated 29,000 lives could have been saved.
UChicago study finds fatty acid found in some red meat can help fight cancer
Before you grab your steak knife, the scientists emphasize that the point of the study is not to advise people to eat more red meat.
Northwestern student says he was hit by norovirus outbreak, and it sent him to ER
The City of Evanston has linked the outbreak to the Big Wig Tacos & Burritos at 950 Church St. in downtown Evanston, which had a $1 burrito night for Northwestern students this past weekend.
Norovirus outbreak linked to $1 burrito special for Northwestern University students
Investigators have learned that people reported stomach cramps, vomiting, and diarrhea after eating at Big Wig Tacos & Burritos.
Peaches, plums, nectarines recalled due to deadly listeria outbreak
CDC investigating fruit from HMC Farms after one person died and 10 are hospitalized following a listeria outbreak.
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Who is moving into those vacant Bed, Bath & Beyond stores?
Who will be moving into closed Bed, Bath & Beyond stores nationwide and in the Chicago area? Court documents provide some clues.
South Shore yoga studio strives for inclusive, calm vibe
It's Small Business Saturday 2023, a big day to highlight the success of entrepreneurs who started small and are working hard to make it big.
Shoppers turn out in Ravenswood for Small Business Saturday
Three of the trolleys were running on Small Business Saturday, making eight stops in Ravenswood so people could visit their favorite shops.
Chicago's Berlin nightclub closes doors; union says club made "wrong decision"
Berlin announced that "the party" ended at 5 a.m. Sunday, Nov. 19.
Chicago's Big Shoulders Coffee tops list of best independent coffee shops
"With multiple locations in the Chicago area, Big Shoulders Coffee is a must-stop for no-nonsense artisan beans, roasted to perfection," USA Today wrote.
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Former Bear Adewale Ogunleye reunites with fan he met as child at Soldier Field in 2009
Ogunleye had a ritual after games – singling out the youngest fans in the stands, and handing them his game-worn gloves.
With five games to go for Bears, Eberflus says he's focused on the field
So far, some challenges this year – Eberflus' second – have led to just four wins.
Blackhawks' scoring woes continue in 4-1 loss to Wild
Taylor Raddysh scored in the third period for Chicago, which has been outscored 13-2 during its three-game losing streak.
Top Illinois boys basketball recruit commits to staying in-state for college
Morez Johnson Jr. is the top-rated recruit in Illinois in the Class of 2024 and a top-30 prospect in the nation.
White scores season-high 31 as Bulls beat Pelicans 124-118
Coby White scored a season-high 31 points, DeMar DeRozan added 24 points and 10 assists, and the Chicago Bulls beat the New Orleans Pelicans 124-118 on Saturday night.
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Rolling Stones announce second concert in Chicago in June 2024
Tickets for the tour go on sale on Dec. 1. For those who signed up, the presale for tickets went live on Wednesday.
American Blues Theater opens permanent home on Lincoln Avenue in Chicago
The new venue features two theater spaces – a 137-seat proscenium and a 40-seat rehearsal studio.
Daryl Hall gets restraining order against John Oates
The pair made up the pop rock duo Hall & Oates, and put out 18 studio albums together.
"Blue Bloods" wrapping up in 2024 after its 14th season
A long-time anchor to the Network's successful Friday night lineup, "Blue Bloods" is Friday's #1 primetime program and the #3 broadcast drama on television.
The Rolling Stones tour coming to Chicago's Soldier Field in June
The Solider Field show is scheduled for June 27, 2024.
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Israeli military moving deeper into southern Gaza
An Israeli commander is calling Tuesday the heaviest day of fighting for his troops in the war with Hamas since Israel's ground operations in Gaza began.
Congress questions college presidents over antisemitism on campus
Three college presidents testified before a House committee on Tuesday about how they have handled antisemitic incidents on their campuses since the Oct. 7 terrorist attack by Hamas on Israel, with many Republican lawmakers insisting they aren't doing enough to root out and denounce anti-Jewish sentiments.
State rejects plan for migrant tent camp in Brighton Park
Gov. JB Pritzker has rejected Chicago's plans to build a migrant tent camp in Brighton Park, saying there are too many environmental concerns at the proposed site to proceed.
Trees for Troops
The holiday time can be tough for military members. A local group is stepping up to help provide trees. Trees For Troops Richards Farm Restaurant richardsfarm.com.
Police investigating fiery home explosion in Virginia
Police in Arlington, Virginia, outside of Washington DC, say they were called to the home Monday night after reports of shots fired. When they got there they say someone fired a flare gun 30 to 40 times from inside the home.
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Foxx calls findings on how many Black women were victims of crime in 2022 "jarring"
Foxx is one of a handful of local, state, and national leaders responding a CBS 2 series of reports, Investigating Injustice: Black Women At Risk.
3-year-old boy dead after being shot in Northwest Indiana
Initial reports indicated that the child got a hold of the gun and suffered a self-inflicted wound, but police have not confirmed that information.
Stolen car being pursued by police causes crashes, panic on Dan Ryan Expressway
Everyone in the stolen white Infiniti took off running, and remained on the run late Monday night.
Robbers hold up Gold Coast Walgreens at gunpoint
Police said the robbers restrained a 23-year-old man while removing an unknown amount of money.
Woman charged in fatal shooting at Oakbrook Terrace hotel, following argument at hotel pool
Latrice Phillips, 51, is charged with first-degree murder in the slaying of 33-year-old Calvin Truitt.
