On Mother's Day two Chicago moms plan funerals for sons lost to gun violence
While Mother's Day can bring a lot of joy, it is important to remember it can also be painful for some.
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"I just bawled": Aurora woman celebrates first Mother's day during the fight of her life
An Aurora woman is celebrating her first Mother's Day in the middle of the fight of her life.
Some in Austin celebrate Mother's Day early with 'Magnificent Mothers Extravaganza'
The party was the brain child of 37th Ward Ald. Emma Mitts, who wanted moms in her neighborhood to know they are not alone.
Original Rainbow Cone offering free cone for Mother's Day
What better way to celebrate your sweet mother this Mother's Day than with a sweet treat.
CBS 2 celebrates Mother's Day
Learn about the women CBS 2 reporters and anchors are celebrating this weekend.
Churches, Community Groups Hold Mother's Day Ceremony For Justice For Black And Brown People Killed By Police
Several churches and community groups are united for justice this Mother's Day.
Woman Fights To Get Mother Who Contracted COVID-19 Out Of Southwest Side Rehab Facility
This Mother's Day, a daughter was fighting to bring her mom home from a nursing home after the older woman tested positive for COVID-19.
CSO's So Young Bae Performs 4 Parts Of Spring Concerto From Vivaldi's 'Four Seasons' With Daughter In Tow
Mother's Day is usually about getting a gift for mom, but this Mother's Day during the COVID-19 pandemic, one baby daughter seems to love a gift that she received from mom.
Chicago Weather: Breezy And Cold With Showers For Mother's Day; Lakeshore Flood Advisory In Northwest Indiana
Mother's Day will be breezy and cold with showers. Temperatures will make a little progress, rising to 52 by noon, but they will fall back into the low 40s through the afternoon.
Chicago Weather: Showers In Store For Mother's Day
Mother's day will be just 54 degrees and bring showers.
Third Grader Selling Tulips For Mother's Day In Northwest Suburbs
A third grader in the northwest suburbs is selling flowers in honor of Mother's Day.
Mother's Day In The Time Of COVID: Real Life Hugs Or Virtual Brunch? Experts Differ On Advice
From beautiful spreads with missing guests, to visits blocked by glass, does #eastersocialdistancing need to be replicated this Mother's Day?
On Mother's Day, Communities Across Chicago Area Join Fight Against Breast Cancer
People around the Chicago area were thinking pink this Mother's Day.
Chicago Weather: A Chilly Mother's Day Weekend, Warmup On The Way
Temperatures will remain in the 50s with scattered rain showers for Mother's Day weekend, but a warm-up is on the way.
Mother's Day Fun: Top Ways To Celebrate Around Chicago
Still looking for ways to celebrate on May 12? We've got you covered.
Mothers Remember Children Lost To Opioids, Gun Violence
They held photos of loved ones who died of opioid abuse. They say they want the dealers held accountable.
Sweet And Savory Dishes To Make For Mother's Day
If you're still trying to figure the best gift to get mom, you can't go wrong with breakfast in bed or a sumptuous brunch.
Lots of Mother's Day Gift Options To Choose From
According to the National Retail Federation shoppers are expected to spend more than 2.6 billion dollars on flowers for Mother's Day this year.
Man Attacked His Mom, 80, With Ax Over Mother's Day Weekend: Prosecutors
DuPage County authorities say the incident is an example of domestic abuse, albeit it a "truly sickening" one.
200 Cook County Jail Officers Call In Sick On Mother's Day
About 32 percent of the officers assigned to work from 7 a.m. to 3 p.m. did not go to work, according to the Cook County Sheriff's office.
Chicago-Area College Student Honored For Breast Cancer Fundraising
An Illinois State University sophomore is being honored as a Pink Hero in this weekend's Susan G. Komen Mother's Day Race for the Cure.
A Mother's Day Call To Remember Women In Prison
A few dozen people spent Friday afternoon rallying in front of the Thompson Center to raise awareness about the mass incarceration of mothers across the country.
Mother's Day Book List Gift Guide
Looking to get Mom the perfect Mother's Day gift this year? Give her a book she won't be able to put down!
5 Handmade Mother's Day Gift Ideas
Looking for a new way to show mom some love this Mother's Day? Here are five great craft ideas to inspire your own creativity.
DIY Mother's Day Dinner Recipes
If you're on the lookout for some simple recipes to make for mom on Mother's Day, you can't go wrong with any of these five offerings.
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Darren Bailey wins GOP nomination for governor in Illinois primary
Bailey handily defeated Aurora Mayor Richard Irvin and four other candidates. Irvin had once been the frontrunner thanks to a $50 million infusion of campaign cash from billionaire Ken Griffin.
Campaign 2022: Illinois decides in midterm primary elections
As expected, Gov. JB Pritzker easily won the Democratic nomination in his bid for re-election. We'll have results from more state and federal races through the night.
Victim stabbed during attempted kidnapping in Belmont Cragin
The offender "forcibly shoved" the victim into the back seat of a white SUV.
Chicago First Alert Weather: Morning showers, sunshine ahead Wednesday
Morning showers will come to an end and sun will return with temperatures climbing to the 80s and 70s near the lake.
R. Kelly to be sentenced in New York sex trafficking case Wednesday
He was convicted of racketeering and sex trafficking last year in New York.
Luis Castillo strikes out 11 as Reds beat Cubs 5-3
Luis Castillo struck out 11 over six shutout innings in his first win in a month, and the Cincinnati Reds beat Keegan Thompson and the Chicago Cubs 5-3 on Tuesday night.
Illinois primary election results: Darren Bailey wins bid to face Gov. Pritzker in November
As expected, Gov. JB Pritzker easily won the Democratic nomination in his bid for re-election and will face Darren Bailey in the general election. We'll have results from more state and federal races through the night.
Rep. Sean Casten wins 6th District Democratic primary, topping fellow incumbent Marie Newman
Casten won 63 percent of the vote compared with 33 percent for Newman, and 4 percent for Charles Hughes.
Former aide on Jan. 6 warnings, pardon requests, and Trump trying to grab the wheel
Cassidy Hutchinson, an aide to former chief of staff Mark Meadows, testified that Trump said about the crowd at the Ellipse "something to the effect of, 'I don't effing care that they have weapons.'"
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Darren Bailey wins GOP nomination for governor in Illinois primary
Bailey handily defeated Aurora Mayor Richard Irvin and four other candidates. Irvin had once been the frontrunner thanks to a $50 million infusion of campaign cash from billionaire Ken Griffin.
Campaign 2022: Illinois decides in midterm primary elections
As expected, Gov. JB Pritzker easily won the Democratic nomination in his bid for re-election. We'll have results from more state and federal races through the night.
Victim stabbed during attempted kidnapping in Belmont Cragin
The offender "forcibly shoved" the victim into the back seat of a white SUV.
Chicago First Alert Weather: Morning showers, sunshine ahead Wednesday
Morning showers will come to an end and sun will return with temperatures climbing to the 80s and 70s near the lake.
R. Kelly to be sentenced in New York sex trafficking case Wednesday
He was convicted of racketeering and sex trafficking last year in New York.
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Dixmoor Treasurer Anthony McCaskill arrested after fireworks complaint in Harvey
A fireworks show in south suburban Harvey didn't go as planned – it ended with the Dixmoor village treasurer getting thrown in jail.
Woman without one document for foreign citizenship application, broken forklift blamed
Cutting through bureaucratic red tape can be frustrating – but red tape is not the reason for one west suburban woman's frustration.
Bid to raise threshold for speed camera tickets stalls; Lightfoot allies delay final vote
Ald. Anthony Beale has been trying for more than a year to raise the threshold for speed camera tickets from 6 mph over the limit back to the original to 10 mph.
Aldermen defy Lightfoot, advance plan to raise threshold for speed camera tickets back to 10 mph
"We've been trying to right the wrong on this corrupt red light camera/speed light camera system," said Ald. Anthony Beale (9th).
Ald. Anthony Beale hopes for vote on proposal to repeal lower 6mph threshold for speed camera tickets
One Chicago alderman is hoping the fourth time is the charm when it comes to changing Chicago's speed camera tickets and fines.
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Illinois primary election results: Darren Bailey wins bid to face Gov. Pritzker in November
As expected, Gov. JB Pritzker easily won the Democratic nomination in his bid for re-election and will face Darren Bailey in the general election. We'll have results from more state and federal races through the night.
Rep. Sean Casten wins 6th District Democratic primary, topping fellow incumbent Marie Newman
Casten won 63 percent of the vote compared with 33 percent for Newman, and 4 percent for Charles Hughes.
Former aide on Jan. 6 warnings, pardon requests, and Trump trying to grab the wheel
Cassidy Hutchinson, an aide to former chief of staff Mark Meadows, testified that Trump said about the crowd at the Ellipse "something to the effect of, 'I don't effing care that they have weapons.'"
Jonathan Jackson declares victory in 1st Congressional District Democratic primary
U.S. Rep. Bobby Rush is retiring when his term ends next winter, and a crowded field emerged to replace him in the 1st Congressional District.
Delia Ramirez wins Democratic nomination in Illinois' newly drawn 3rd Congressional District
Ramirez will go on to face Republican Justin Burau, who was unopposed in the GOP primary.
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After losing rental income, Chicago man gets stuck with long wait from state assistance program
Rental income was part of a Chicago man's retirement plan, but that hit a snag when his renters lost their jobs during the pandemic.
Kroger, Walgreens recall pain medications over faulty child-proofing
There's nothing wrong with the medication, but the bottles don't meet standards for child resistance.
Woman loses $17,000 in gift card scam perpetrated by Microsoft security impostor
Woodfield Mall in Schaumburg was the site of a post-Christmas shopping spree that Cynthia DeSimone still regrets months later – and it wasn't her idea at all.
Getting Hosed: D.C. has an app to warn customers of high water usage; could Chicago use the same?
What if there were a way to get warnings about high water usage before the bill arrived in the mail?
Getting Hosed: Chicago landlord receives water bill for $10,000, with no warning
How does a City of Chicago water bill for $70 turn into a $10,000 tab from one bill to the next?
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Planned Parenthood of Illinois prepares for huge spike in demand for abortion services
Every state that borders Illinois has or could soon have restrictions on abortion in the wake of the striking down of Roe v. Wade.
Supreme Court overturns Roe v. Wade
The Supreme Court Friday overturned the landmark 1973 Roe v. Wade ruling, which guaranteed a woman's right to abortion. The ruling sends the issue back to the states. CBS News chief legal correspondent Jan Crawford reports.
Wisconsin doctors halt abortions after Roe v. Wade overturned
Wisconsin has an 1849 law that bans abortion, except to save the life of the mother, but whether that law is enforceable is expected to be challenged in court.
COVID-19 vaccines to be available for younger children soon, but many parents still hesitant
A Kaiser poll taken earlier this spring found fewer than one in five parents would get their children under 5 vaccinated right away.
CDC and FDA clear the way for COVID vaccines for kids under 5
Panels of outside vaccine advisers to the CDC and FDA both voted unanimously this week to back the shots from Moderna as well as Pfizer and BioNTech.
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Billionaire Ken Griffin moving Chicago-based hedge fund Citadel to Miami
In a note to employees at Citadel, Griffin announced he already has moved his family to Miami, and will soon be bringing the company with him, though some Citadel employees will remain in Chicago.
Chicago company using fungi from Yellowstone to grow vegan protein products
The edible fungi was discovered as part of a NASA-funded research mission about life in extreme environments.
Black-owned and operated craft coffee shop works to expand, and to inspire entrepreneurs
The coffee shop wants to support Black, Latinx, and women entrepreneurs get their own start.
Kellogg to split into three companies, with snack division headquarters in Chicago
The snack company – which accounts for 80% of Kellogg's current sales – will have dual campuses in Battle Creek and Chicago, with its headquarters in Chicago.
Chicago-based Mondelez buys Clif Bar & Co. for $3 billion
The company will get the Clif, LUNA and Clif Kids brands of bars.
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Luis Castillo strikes out 11 as Reds beat Cubs 5-3
Luis Castillo struck out 11 over six shutout innings in his first win in a month, and the Cincinnati Reds beat Keegan Thompson and the Chicago Cubs 5-3 on Tuesday night.
White Sox lose to Angels, have now dropped five of six
Taylor Ward hit a go-ahead double in the seventh inning, Noah Syndergaard snapped a four-game losing streak and the Los Angeles Angels rallied for a victory over the Chicago White Sox on Monday night.
Luke Richardson officially named new Blackhawks coach
Richardson, 53, replaces interim head coach Derek King.
Bulls introduce draft pick Dalen Terry, focus on keeping Zach LaVine
Terry played for the University of Arizona, and is known for his energy, competitive drive, and defensive playmaking.
Up and coming sportscaster Jason Ross Jr. already making a name for himself on Chicago airwaves
The moment Ross hits the airwaves, you know he's doing exactly what he was meant to do.
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Rhapsody Theater celebrates grand opening in historic Rogers Park space
The official debut of the 200-seat space Tuesday evening featured magician Carisa Hendrix – better known by her stage name, Miss Lucy Darling.
Volunteer men's chorus The Jolly Boys celebrate 75 years performing
For the last three quarters of a century, the Jolly Boys have shared their song throughout Chicagoland.
Chicago's Jennifer Hudson is now part of exclusive EGOT club with Tony win for 'A Strange Loop'
Hudson produced the new musical "A Strange Loop" which won for Best Musical Sunday night.
Jury awards millions to Johnny Depp, less to Amber Heard in libel suits
The judge said state law caps punitive damages at $350,000, meaning Depp's award would total $10.35 million.
After successful inaugural event, organizers hope to make Sueños Music Festival into a Chicago tradition
The Sueños Music Festival transformed Grant Park into a colorful celebration of Latino culture this past Memorial Day Weekend.
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R. Kelly to be sentenced Wednesday
Kelly's lawyers have asked a federal judge to sentence him to the mandatory minimum 10-year sentence for his conviction on racketeering and other charges following his conviction last year at a sex trafficking trial in Brooklyn.
Darren Bailey wins GOP nomination for governor in Illinois primary
CBS 2's Meredith Barack has the Illinois Primary Election Day results.
Victim stabbed during attempted kidnapping in Belmont Cragin
Police said around 9:30 a.m. Tuesday, a victim was standing in broad daylight in the 5500 block of West Wellington Avenue when an offender armed with a knife exited a white SUV.
Chicago First Alert Weather: Morning showers, sunshine ahead Wednesday
CBS 2 meteorologist Laura Bannon has the forecast.
Rep. Sean Casten wins Democratic Primary for 6th Congressional District
Casten was up against fellow incumbent Rep. Marie Newman after her district was redrawn. CBS 2's Chris Tye reports.
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