Crowds Head Downtown For 2-Mile-Long Fireworks Show To Ring In 2022
Chicago was set late Friday to kick off 2022 with what is being billed as the biggest fireworks show the city has ever seen.
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Restaurants See Business In Many Switching To Ordering Out For News Years Eve
The new wave of COVID cases is prompting many to reconsider their New Year's Eve plans. One way people are celebrating is by ordering in.
City Holding New Year's Celebration With Safety Measures
Despite growing COVID-19 cases, Chicago is moving forward with its big celebration this New Year's Eve.
'Can't Put Anyone In That Situation': Why Some Chicago Restaurants Are Closing On New Year's Eve Because Of COVID Surge
Illinois set a COVID-19 record Thursday, with more than 30,000 new cases across the state. The figure amounts to the highest one day total ever, and the surge in Chicago is forcing some restaurants to shut their doors again.
Mayor Lightfoot Defends Plans For New Year's Eve Fireworks Display Despite Ongoing COVID-19 Surge
"Let's keep in mind, it's outdoors, and there was a conscious decision made not only obviously that it's outdoors, but to spread it out so that we don't have massive crowds gathering in one place," Lightfoot said.
COVID-19 Surge Has Many Rethinking New Year's Eve Plans, Venues Such As Navy Pier Emphasizing Safety Measures
New Year's Eve was four days away Monday night, and with COVID-19 surging, lots of would-be revelers are worried that Omicron could crash the party.
'Omicron And Delta Are Coming To Your Party': Making New Year's Eve Plans While Dealing With COVID
"I think young people, younger folks who feel that they're going to be okay if they get COVID, just remember you give it somebody who's not going to be OK."
Navy Pier New Year's Eve Parties To Require Masks, Proof Of Vaccination Or Negative COVID Test Result
With COVID-19 cases skyrocketing in Chicago, Navy Pier is putting precautions in place for its New Year's Eve celebration this week.
New Year's Eve Fireworks Display Returning To Navy Pier, Chicago River To Ring In 2022
Bobby Bones And Rachel Smith To Host And Co-Host 'New Year's Eve Live: Nashville's Big Bash' On CBS
CBS Special 'New Year's Eve Live: Nashville's Big Bash' will be hosted by radio and TV personality Bobby Bones and co-hosted by Entertainment Tonight's Rachel Smith.
People Seek Out Safe, But Festive Ways To Ring In New Year Amid Pandemic
Just under two hours before the start of a New Year, we found no shortage of people out celebrating Thursday night – despite the pandemic.
COVID Pandemic Forcing Some Chicago Families To Start Different Kinds Of New Year's Eve Traditions
"We can't do most of the things you'd do in a new city."
South Side New Year's Eve Fundraiser Takes The Party Online: 'The Reach Is Limitless'
Logistically it's just easier and cheaper. In some cases, translating into thousands of dollars more in donations for these groups.
People Are Advised To Skip New Year's Parties Amid Pandemic, But For Those Having Them, Bartenders For Hire Are Hot Commodity
The State of Illinois says what you should be doing is staying home and partying with the people with whom you live. But others are still hosting small gatherings, and as CBS 2's Marie Saavedra reported Tuesday night, that means opportunities for certain industries.
Chicago's Mayor Wants People To Remain Vigilant Despite COVID Vaccine Rollout; 'We Don't Want To Take Any Steps Back'
"We've come a long way on this journey together and we cannot let up now. We got to continue through the end of the year."
Virtual New Year's Eve: How To Watch Streaming Celebrations Across The Country
The normal large gatherings on New Year's Eve won't be happening this year but cities across the U.S. are holding virtual celebrations for adults and kids.
Chicago Weather: Mid-20s As We Ring In 2020
We're on track to have a chilly, but slightly warmer-than-average New Year's Eve.
Navy Pier's New Year's Eve Preparations After Three Stabbings On Fourth Of July
Navy Pier said it has not hired a new security firm since the debacle on the Fourth of July, but the facility added additional private security companies to the mix and learned some lessons from this summer.
CPD Preparing For New Year's Eve Celebrations With Extra Patrols, Road Closures
Tens of thousands of people will pack downtown Tuesday night and Chicago police area ready to keep you safe.
Chicago Weather: Snowy, Windy New Year's Eve; Warmup On The Way
CBS 2 meteorologist Ed Curran is warning commuters to be aware of slick driving conditions with snow on the roads and high winds.
Chicago Police To Beef Up Patrols For New Year's Eve Celebrations
An additional 1,300 officers will be deployed across the city on New Year's Eve, to help handle any trouble if it pops up.
Some Winter Cocktail Ideas Just In Time For New Year's Eve
New Year's Eve is coming up on Tuesday night. Are you planning fun party with fun cocktails?
CTA Offering Free Rides On New Year's Eve
The Chicago Transit Authority is helping Chicagoans travel to New Year's Eve plans safely.
Rain Doesn't Stop Partygoers Celebrating The New Year At Navy Pier
he rain is relentless for New Year's Eve partygoers, but that isn't stopping people from celebrating the holiday and coming out to see the fireworks.
Preparations For New Year's Celebrations Underway Downtown
In addition to the midnight fireworks show at Navy Pier, a private company will be launching a midnight fireworks display along the Chicago River.
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Bally's River West casino plan wins key vote, final City Council approval set for Wednesday
"This is a generational opportunity which the city has been working towards for over 30 years," said Jennie Huang Bennett, the mayor's chief financial officer.
University of Chicago teaming up with city to install more than 100 cameras near Hyde Park campus
The university is providing a $3 million grant to the city to fund installation of 110 new police surveillance cameras and license plate readers in the neighborhoods surrounding its South Side campus.
Mother of Dakotah Earley meets the man who saved his life
"Dave's my hero. He's my family's hero. He's Dakotah's hero. So glad he did what he did. I wouldn't have my son."
Mental Health First Aid helps adults identify and assist children experiencing mental health crisis
Even children are learning to speak up about their struggles but sometimes grown-ups don't know how to help.
Driver killed after Metra MD-N line hits dump truck, partially derails in Grayslake
Metra said the driver of the truck was killed in the crash. A passenger was taken to a local hospital with possible life threatening injuries.
Getting Hosed: East Garfield Park resident $64,000 for water bill; 'There must be a mistake'
"They told me to hire a good lawyer, that this is probably a billing issue with the city."
Huntington Bank branch in heart of the Loop robbed
A Huntington Bank branch right downtown was robbed late Monday.
Algonquin school bus driver gets prestigious national award reserved for teachers
It's usually given to teachers and others who work inside schools, so this was a first.
Woman arrested after shooting, killing dog that got loose in Kenosha
The woman was being held in jail late Monday and will be in court on Tuesday.
MLB suspends Josh Donaldson for 1 game for 'Jackie' comment
Major League Baseball suspended Josh Donaldson for one game Monday after the New York Yankees slugger made multiple references to Jackie Robinson while talking to White Sox star Tim Anderson during the weekend.
Some city transportation authorities have safety apps to report issues and dangers; why not the CTA?
CBS 2's Tara Molina has been looking at how other cities are handling safety and security - specifically, the reporting of issues and concerns.
Chicago First Alert Weather: Dry and quiet
It'll be windy and wet on Wednesday with isolated thunderstorm chances. Leftover showers for Thursday.
Aldermen plan special City Council meeting Wednesday to grill police, parks, schools leadership about summer safety plans
The City Council held a similar meeting last summer, when they spent hours grilling CPD Supt. David Brown about efforts to fight violent crime.
'Chicago at the Crossroad' documentary airs in Chatham Monday night
It was released three years ago after Brian Schodorf filmed it over the course of 15 years. In the film, Schodorf examines the root causes of violence in the city... and how chicago isn't making any progress to stop it.
Final vote delayed for Mayor Lightfoot's new citywide curfew for teens
The mayor has proposed rolling back the citywide curfew for minors from 11 p.m. to 10 p.m. on Friday and Saturday nights, and to expand the city's curfew to include 17-year-olds.
Starbucks joins McDonald's in exiting Russia
After pausing operations in March, caffeine brand completes departure and condemns "horrific attacks on Ukraine."
Back porch catches fire at apartment building in Albany Park
The cause of the fire is unknown at this time.
Pfizer says 3 of its COVID shots give kids under 5 strong protection
The company says it'll give U.S. regulators the data soon. Moderna is already seeking U.S. clearance to vaccinate kids 5 and under.
1 dead, 30 wounded in weekend shootings across Chicago
At least one person is dead and 30 are wounded in weekend shootings across the city as of Sunday evening.
Chicago First Alert Weather: Cool conditions continue
Monday's high temperatures will be in the low 60s with cloudy skies in the afternoon.
16-year-old boy shot in East Garfield Park
Police said the teen was outside, in the 3300 block of West Madison Street around 11:30 p.m., when shots were fired.
Anderson's HR hushes Yankees, lifts Sox to twinbill sweep
Tim Anderson hit a three-run homer and then put a finger to his lips to silence fans booing and chanting "Jackie" at him, capping a tumultuous weekend at Yankee Stadium and helping the Chicago White Sox beat New York Sunday night for a doubleheader sweep.
Mallory Pugh scores first goal of season as Red Stars beat Orlando Pride
Mallory Pugh and the Red Stars took on the Orlando Pride in NWSL action Sunday.
Wolves top Milwaukee Admirals again in Game 2 of AHL Central Division Finals
The Wolves were ready to flex on the Milwaukee Admirals Sunday in Game 2 of the AHL Central Division Finals.
Woman runs Chicago Spring Half Marathon for home country of Ukraine
Thousands of runners gathered downtown Sunday for the 13th annual Life Time Chicago Spring Half Marathon.
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Bally's River West casino plan wins key vote, final City Council approval set for Wednesday
"This is a generational opportunity which the city has been working towards for over 30 years," said Jennie Huang Bennett, the mayor's chief financial officer.
University of Chicago teaming up with city to install more than 100 cameras near Hyde Park campus
The university is providing a $3 million grant to the city to fund installation of 110 new police surveillance cameras and license plate readers in the neighborhoods surrounding its South Side campus.
Mother of Dakotah Earley meets the man who saved his life
"Dave's my hero. He's my family's hero. He's Dakotah's hero. So glad he did what he did. I wouldn't have my son."
Mental Health First Aid helps adults identify and assist children experiencing mental health crisis
Even children are learning to speak up about their struggles but sometimes grown-ups don't know how to help.
Driver killed after Metra MD-N line hits dump truck, partially derails in Grayslake
Metra said the driver of the truck was killed in the crash. A passenger was taken to a local hospital with possible life threatening injuries.
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Ransomware attacks have been on rise, and CBS 2 has found out why schools are especially vulnerable
CPS officials said a technology vendor, Battelle for Kids, was the victim of a ransomware attack last December, on a server that stores course information and evaluations.
Mass shooting on Near North Side was part of a growing trend in Chicago
The troubling reality is mass shootings like this are skyrocketing in Chicago compared to the rest of the country.
Eleventh contempt of court order issued against DCFS Director Marc Smith
An 11-year-old abused girl, considered a risk to herself and others, has spent two months in what's considered a shelter and has been waiting months longer for a secure residential treatment center placement.
Park Ridge man says failures by Post Office cost him opportunity to run for state Senate as write-in
Michael Walters thought he did everything right.
CBS 2 Chicago wins four regional Edward R. Murrow Awards
CBS 2 Chicago won four regional Edward R. Murrow awards, the most of any station.
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University of Chicago teaming up with city to install more than 100 cameras near Hyde Park campus
The university is providing a $3 million grant to the city to fund installation of 110 new police surveillance cameras and license plate readers in the neighborhoods surrounding its South Side campus.
Aldermen plan special City Council meeting Wednesday to grill police, parks, schools leadership about summer safety plans
The City Council held a similar meeting last summer, when they spent hours grilling CPD Supt. David Brown about efforts to fight violent crime.
Final vote delayed for Mayor Lightfoot's new citywide curfew for teens
The mayor has proposed rolling back the citywide curfew for minors from 11 p.m. to 10 p.m. on Friday and Saturday nights, and to expand the city's curfew to include 17-year-olds.
City Council Public Safety Committee backs Mayor Lightfoot's new citywide curfew for teens
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.
First vote on Chicago casino plan delayed, amid ongoing questions from aldermen
"We feel very confident that we have the votes to make sure that this gets over the hurdle," Mayor Lightfoot said.
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Demand rises for donated breast milk amid baby formula shortage
With parents struggling to navigate the baby formula shortage, breast milk donation banks are seeing a sharp increase in demand — but also a jump in donations.
Baby formula shortage still leaves families desperate, especially those restricted by federal WIC program rules
Walk into the baby formula aisle at just about any drug or grocery store around the country, and you will still see rows of empty shelves.
Abbott to resume production of baby formula at Sturgis, Michigan plant after recall
Abbott Nutrition said after its plant in Sturgis, Michigan gets back in operation, product could be back on shelves in six to eight weeks, subject to approval by the Food and Drug Administration.
Chicago gas prices hit new record, at more than $5 per gallon
According to AAA, the average price of a gallon of regular unleaded gasoline is $5.12 as of Tuesday morning.
Parents desperate, searching for options amid persistent nationwide baby formula shortage
Parents are struggling to keep up with the nationwide shortage of baby formula – with several retailers now limiting how much you can buy. So what do you do if you can't find any?
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Pfizer says 3 of its COVID shots give kids under 5 strong protection
The company says it'll give U.S. regulators the data soon. Moderna is already seeking U.S. clearance to vaccinate kids 5 and under.
Expert: Risk for monkeypox is low for overall population
It has been almost three months since city leaders dropped COVID-19 restrictions – but as we head toward summer, experts warn we could see more COVID cases.
FDA clears COVID-19 booster shot for healthy kids ages 5 to 11
There is one more hurdle: The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention must decide whether to formally recommend the booster for this age group.
Abbott baby formula plant could reopen in two weeks
Sturgis plant will reopen soon as nationwide out-of-stock levels of baby formula rise above 40%.
COVID-19 reaches 'high' community risk level in Evanston
The Evanston Department of Health and Human Service reported 397 new COVID-19 cases over the last seven days – up from 305 the prior week.
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City Council committee to vote on Chicago casino plan, which has some neighbors thinking of selling condos and leaving
There is still a push from nearby residents to stop the billon-dollar Bally's project that is planned for the Chicago Tribune Freedom Center site in River West.
Crime and chaos downtown and beyond are keeping tourists away from Chicago
Such events as the chaos downtown that led to a deadly shooting right in the middle of Millennium Park have led people to cancel trips, meetings, and events in Chicago because they don't feel safe.
Carvana tower in Skokie put on hold after Illinois suspends dealer's state license
The village of Skokie is telling Carvana it cannot build a proposed 14-story car vending tower, just three months after the project won approval from village trustees.
FTX cryptocurrency exchange opens new headquarters in Chicago
Mayor Lori Lightfoot helped cut the ribbon Tuesday morning to open the official U.S. headquarters of FTX, a Bahamas-based cryptocurrency exchange.
Bally's unveils further plans for Chicago casino; some aldermen say it's being pushed through too fast
The city did not conduct a new safety study to determine how crime would be impacted by a casino - in hopes of getting the casino up and generating revenue quickly.
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MLB suspends Josh Donaldson for 1 game for 'Jackie' comment
Major League Baseball suspended Josh Donaldson for one game Monday after the New York Yankees slugger made multiple references to Jackie Robinson while talking to White Sox star Tim Anderson during the weekend.
Anderson's HR hushes Yankees, lifts Sox to twinbill sweep
Tim Anderson hit a three-run homer and then put a finger to his lips to silence fans booing and chanting "Jackie" at him, capping a tumultuous weekend at Yankee Stadium and helping the Chicago White Sox beat New York Sunday night for a doubleheader sweep.
Mallory Pugh scores first goal of season as Red Stars beat Orlando Pride
Mallory Pugh and the Red Stars took on the Orlando Pride in NWSL action Sunday.
Wolves top Milwaukee Admirals again in Game 2 of AHL Central Division Finals
The Wolves were ready to flex on the Milwaukee Admirals Sunday in Game 2 of the AHL Central Division Finals.
Northwestern women's softball team beats McNeese State, advances to NCAA Super Regional
The Northwestern Wildcats women's softball team was looking to clinch a trip to the NCAA Super Regionals Sunday – and clinch they did.
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CBS unveils 2022-2023 primetime lineup
CBS announced its 2022-2023 primetime programming lineup of CBS Originals, featuring four new dramas and more.
Dave Chappelle attacked by armed man while onstage in L.A.
The controversial comic laughed off the incident after being tackled, and video appeared to show the person who charged him being beaten onstage.
Naomi Judd, Grammy-winning singer, has died at 76
"We lost our beautiful mother to the disease of mental illness," the Judd sisters said on social media.
'Jersey Boys' is returning to a Chicago stage next week
The new national tour of "Jersey Boys" opens next week at the Cadillac Palace Theatre, celebrating the music of the Frankie Valli and the Four Seasons.
Lollapalooza announces daily lineup; single-day tickets now on sale
The lineup includes Thursday headliners Metallica and Lil Baby, Friday headliners Dua Lipa and Machine Gun Kelly, Saturday headliners J. Cole and Kygo, and Sunday headliners Green Day and Doja Cat.
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Proposal for River West casino wins first key vote
Lightfoot's push for Bally's to build the city's first casino in the River West neighborhood cleared its first major hurdle on Monday. CBS 2's Chris Tye reports.
Chicago First Alert Weather: Cool and cloudy
CBS 2 Chief Meteorologist Albert Ramon has a look at the extended forecast.
Bank robbery in the loop
Chicago police are investigating a bank robbery that took place at Clark and Madison.
Committee approves Chicago casino plan, full council to vote on Wednesday
Mayor Lori Lightfoot's push for Bally's to build the city's first casino in the River West neighborhood cleared its first major hurdle on Monday, as a key city panel approved the plan, setting up a final City Council vote on Wednesday. CBS 2's Chris Tye reports.
Getting Hosed: East Garfield Park resident $64,000 for water bill; 'There must be a mistake'
How does a water bill for $200 turn into a $64,000 tab from one bill to the next? CBS 2 Investigator Megan Hickey has the story.
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