Grant Park Orchestra to perform annual American Salute at Millennium Park
It kicks off at 6:30 p.m. at the Jay Pritzker Pavilion.
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It kicks off at 6:30 p.m. at the Jay Pritzker Pavilion.
People were still venturing out – regardless of the unhealthy conditions.
A Cubs game, and a Chicago Symphony Orchestra concert in Millennium Park, went on as planned Tuesday despite the dangerously poor air quality. CBS 2's Jermont Terry reports.
The smoke had visibility down to one to three miles late Tuesday.
Even the most picturesque places in Chicago didn’t make for the best pictures Tuesday. CBS 2's Noel Brennan reports.
The Joffrey Ballet is hosting its first-ever Joffrey For All celebration.
The Joffrey Ballet is hosting its first-ever Joffrey For All celebration Sunday.
It's happening at the Pritzker Pavilion where a number of talented artists will put on a concert in a "Tribute to Ramsey Lewis".
It's happening at the Pritzker Pavilion where a number of talented artists will put on a concert in a "Tribute to Ramsey Lewis".
The series at the Pritzker Pavilion continues through Aug. 19.
The classical concert series continues into August.
We're getting a taste of Blues Fest this morning. We caught up with Mud Morganfield and his band yesterday at the famous Delmark Records studio for a preview of their concert this weekend at Millennium Park. Morganfield, who's also the eldest son of Chicago blues legend Muddy Waters, is one of several artists performing at Chicago Blues Fest at Millennium Park this weekend.
The Chicago Blues Festival begins today at Millennium Park and runs through Sunday.
Stephen Hull also gave CBS 2 a live performance. Catch the full interview on our website and YouTube channel.
Stephen Hull also gave CBS 2 a live performance. Catch the full interview on our website and YouTube channel.
The choir is back in full force, after being forced to miss some big performances due to the pandemic.
Grab your friends and family and work out while enjoying one of the best views of the city.
"You have to be the light. You have to be the light for yourself, and the choir is not just a choir, but we're movement, and were moving people through music," said Disney II Magnet School junior Isis Clark.
Millennium Park was a sea of red on Thursday, as this year's Uniting Voices "Paint the Town Red" event kicked off the park's summer concert series in a big way, with thousands of young people singing their hearts out downtown.
it happened last night at the Arlo Chicago right near Millennium Park.
A witness says he heard multiple gunshots then the window in his room shattered.
The temperatures have a lot of people thinking of summer.
CBS 2's Tara Molina asked city leaders Thursday what is being done to keep people safe this year.
The summerlike weather this week brought out what we typically don't track until we're actually heading into the summer.
Chicago rush hour is always a challenge. Throw in the downtown NASCAR race, and it could be one of the biggest traffic challenges that some who drive and work downtown have ever experienced. CBS 2 Political Investigator Dana Kozlov reports.
The Chicago Park District announced the city's outdoor public swimming pools will open on June 19 and stay open through Labor Day.
If you attended Pokémon Go Fest in Grant Park over the weekend, you were not alone. The event was a such a huge hit, it broke attendance records.
Longtime CBS News Chicago sports and news anchor/reporter Ryan Baker announced he will be leaving his role after nearly 20 years to enter a new chapter in the nonprofit sector.
With weddings, graduation parties, and other summer events in full swing, it's important to watch out for scams.
A rally was set for Tuesday morning calling for the reopening of West Suburban Medical Center in Oak Park.
Donald Trump was booed loudly by fans inside Madison Square Garden when he was shown on video screens during the national anthem prior to Game 3 of the NBA Finals on Monday.
Currently acting attorney general, Todd Blanche may face an uphill confirmation battle from some wary Republican senators.
U.S. District Judge Leo Sorokin ruled in favor of a group of 20 states that challenged President Trump's new $100,000 visa fee.
Despite local hopes to rebuild Logan Correctional Center in its original Lincoln location, the Illinois Department of Corrections announced its plans to build a women's facility in Crest Hill, near Joliet.
President Trump abruptly ended an interview with NBC News when repeatedly challenged on his claims of election fraud
An Illinois law banning "swipe fees" on taxes and tips — already delayed twice by lawmakers — appears to be on life support after a federal judge that once permitted it issued a permanent injunction against it this week.
A new study from the Cook County Treasurer's office underlines growing concerns about the impact the Illinois megaprojects bill could have on the county's property tax base and overall fiscal health.
As thousands of Chicagoans wrap up road trips over the Memorial Day holiday weekend, gas prices in the city have reached the highest levels seen in four years.
Consumer and environmental advocates said Monday that they found overcharges buried in the most recent rate-hike request by Nicor.
One week away from Memorial Day weekend and the unofficial start of the summer travel season, with gas prices remaining high, negotiations were set to resume Monday at the largest oil refinery in the Midwest.
Dr. Peter Stafford was working with a missionary group in the Congo when he came down with the virus last month.
While 330 Ebola infections are confirmed in central Africa and huge challenges remain, hundreds more suspected cases "have been cleared out," the WHO says.
June is World Infertility Awareness Month, and Northwestern Medicine on Monday shared the story of a woman who is celebrating the birth of her second child after a tumor disrupted her fertility.
The Centennial Park Aquatic Center in the southwest Chicago suburb of Orland Park has been closed to the public after two recent cases of E. coli infection.
Menopause can feel like a major turning point for millions of women, with symptoms like fatigue, weight gain, and brain fog can make women feel like their bodies aren't their own.
Walgreens is set to close in Chicago's Chatham neighborhood on Thursday, and there's growing concern about where families will get their medications.
The owners of Gene & Georgetti steakhouse are suing a concessions operator over their expansion at Midway International Airport.
DraftKings announced Monday that it is closing its sportsbook operation at Wrigley Field after only about two years.
After more than 80 years, there will be no Ann Sather restaurant location in the 900 block of West Belmont Avenue in Chicago's Lakeview community, effective in June.
Flight attendants at Chicago-based United Airlines have approved a new labor contract, marking their first pay increases in six years.
Visitors will soon be able to check out the set from CBS' "The Late Show with Stephen Colbert" in Chicago, at the Museum of Broadcast Communications.
"Schmigadoon!" — which was tied for the most nominations, with 12 — won Best Musical, and "Liberation" took home the honor of Best Play at the 2026 Tony Awards.
Anthony Head played librarian and mentor Rupert Giles in "Buffy the Vampire Slayer" and recently appeared in "Ted Lasso."
Chicago Bears quarterback Caleb Williams is on the cover of Madden NFL 27, the first Bear ever to grace the primary cover of the massively popular video game.
Peabo Bryson, a two-time Grammy-winning singer and songwriter known for Disney movie hits "Beauty and the Beast" and "A Whole New World," has died at age 75.
If you attended Pokémon Go Fest in Grant Park over the weekend, you were not alone. The event was a such a huge hit, it broke attendance records.
Chicago City Council members and the Cook County Board held hearings Tuesday on pretrial policies, including electronic monitoring and warrants.
President Trump was booed at Madison Square Garden when shown on the jumbotron during the national anthem before Game 3 of the NBA finals between the Knicks and the Spurs. Trump was also booed at the Knicks watch party in Bryant Park.
Wednesday is Pride night for the Chicago White Sox. Here's what you need to know ahead of the game.
Matches for the World Cup will be played at venues throughout North America. Bradley Blackburn reports.
Chicago police are investigating three armed robberies at fast food restaurants on Tuesday morning.
The Obama Presidential Center sits towering and shining new on the South Side. But down Stony Island Avenue, four addresses show the neighborhood's contrasts, the scars disinvestment has left and the promising new future being built around the new landmark.
Two members of Iraq's World Cup delegation were detained at O'Hare International Airport late Friday night. One of them was sent back home.
The forecast for a summer reopening of West Suburban Medical Center in Oak Park is growing cloudy, as negotiations continue between the owners and landlord, after the safety net hospital abruptly shuttered its doors in March.
The Chicago Park District announced the city's outdoor public swimming pools will open on June 19 and stay open through Labor Day.
The forecast for a summer reopening of West Suburban Medical Center in Oak Park is growing cloudy, as negotiations continue between the owners and landlord, after the safety net hospital abruptly shuttered its doors in March.
The Obama Presidential Center has been built with sustainability literally in its foundation. But its infrastructure for clean energy, environmentalism and climate change resiliency will also help the communities around it on Chicago's South Side.
A driver in Carol Stream says a band of hungry squirrels caused nearly $30,000 in damage to three different luxury vehicles because of plant-based parts they view as a tasty snack.
Legislation protecting Illinois customers receiving professional massages from sexual assaults and harassment is now on its way to Gov. JB Pritzker for his signature.
Could banning cell phones make Illinois classrooms better places to learn? State lawmakers are betting on it, sending a bill to Gov. JB Pritzker's desk to do exactly that.
Longtime CBS News Chicago sports and news anchor/reporter Ryan Baker announced he will be leaving his role after nearly 20 years to enter a new chapter in the nonprofit sector.
Two members of Iraq's World Cup delegation were detained at O'Hare International Airport late Friday night. One of them was sent back home.
Team owner Cherie Travis came up with the playful name, which was inspired by the city's cold winters.
Two-time Gold Glove shortstop Dansby Swanson was held out of the Cubs' starting lineup for a second straight game.
Brandon Marsh homered for the third straight day and drove in two runs as the Phillies beat the White Sox in South Philly.
Prosecutors allege the suspects robbed a home in Warren, Michigan, killing two people in December 2024.
An Illinois investment advisor has been indicted by a grand jury on charges that he swindled his clients in a Ponzi scheme.
One person was arrested after a pickup truck struck an Illinois State Police squad car in Chicago's Grand Crossing community early Monday.
Chicago police early Monday were investigating a stabbing that left a man dead in the Auburn Gresham community.
A man is dead after police said he was shot multiple times in the West Garfield Park neighborhood on Chicago's West Side.
