Chicago's official Christmas tree cut down in Morton Grove
CBS 2's Jackie Kostek got a first look at the tree that will soon be lighting up Millennium Park in just a couple of weeks.
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CBS 2's Jackie Kostek got a first look at the tree that will soon be lighting up Millennium Park in just a couple of weeks.
It may seem like Millennium Park has been there forever, but it actually opened less than two decades ago in July 2004. From the CBS 2 Vault, Antonio Mora reports on the challenges involved with developing the park, while Alita Guillen talks with some of the first visitors.
The event is happening Saturday at the Pritzker Pavilion in Millennium Park near Columbus and Randolph.
The free show was presented by the National Museum of Mexican Art.
The free show was presented by the National Museum of Mexican Art.
This weekend's event is the first complete Chicago Jazz Festival in three years.
Thursday is the last concert in the summer series at Millennium Park.
"It's going to be like a buffet of musical theater for everyone who wants to come out."
The jubilee brought together five generations' worth of the choir's alumni.
The renowned gospel group is celebrating 40 years, and for a jubilee, they played with the Grant Park Symphony Orchestra for the first time. CBS 2's Marybel González reports.
The Chicago Symphony Orchestra performed at the Pritzker Pavilion for the Concert for Chicago – playing patriotic music and Tchaikovsky’s Fourth Symphony.
Starting Wednesday, visitors can no longer access the pavilion from Michigan Avenue.
After a two-year hiatus due to the COVID-19 pandemic, crowds have returned to Millennium Park for the Chicago Blues Festival. CBS 2's Jermont Terry reports.
The Millennium Park shooting prompted Chicago Mayor Lori Lightfoot to introduce a 6 p.m. curfew at the park for unaccompanied minors.
Just after the Robb Elementary School massacre that left 19 children dead in Uvalde, Texas, the Chicago Children's Choir will return to Millennium Park after a three-year hiatus – with their show "Paint the Town Red." CBS 2's Marissa Perlman reports.
Just after the Robb Elementary School massacre that left 19 children dead in Uvalde, Texas, the Chicago Children's Choir will return to Millennium Park after a three-year hiatus – with their show "Paint the Town Red."
A man is facing felony charges after shooting at an off-duty Sheriff in Millennium Park Friday night.
"It really does suck to be down here and hear about all this going on, because it draws people away," said Lily Stein, manager of Beat Kitchen on the Riverwalk.
The deputy was working a side job as a security officer at the time of the incident, according to a sheriff's office spokesperson.
The City Council Public Safety Committee voted 14-3 on Friday to approve the one hour rollback of the curfew hours on weekends, as well as to expand the city's curfew to include 17-year-olds.
From Thursday through Sunday after 6 p.m., minors are not allowed in Millennium Park unless accompanied by an adult 21 or over. CBS 2's Marissa Perlman reports.
Children under the age of 18 will need to be accompanied by an adult following last week's chaos.
Attendees released blue and pink balloons to honor Seandell Holliday.
Following the chaos downtown last weekend that led to a teenage boy being shot dead in Millennium Park, there is a push for parents and the community to step up.
Following the chaos downtown last weekend that led to a teenage boy being shot dead in Millennium Park, there is a push for parents and the community to step up. CBS 2's Jermont Terry reports.
