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The Better Business Bureau has received more than 170 reports about a product called "LIPO MAX,” which is marketed as a form of the popular pink salt trick diet.
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The Better Business Bureau has received more than 170 reports about a product called "LIPO MAX,” which is marketed as a form of the popular pink salt trick diet.
Held in front of a studio audience in the battleground state of Michigan, Vice President Kamala Harris and Oprah Winfrey fielded questions from voters on gun violence, abortion rights, and more.
Oprah Winfrey gave a surprise speech and rallied the crowd to keep moving forward, while Bill Clinton’s speech featured zingers about how former President Trump talks a lot about himself.
CBS News Chicago political analysts Leslie Hairston and Pat Brady have analysis of the speeches on Night 3 of the Democratic National Convention—including vice presidential pick Gov. Tim Walz, former President Bill Clinton, and Oprah Winfrey.
Stevie Wonder also put on quite a show Wednesday night, and Chicago Ald. William Hall (6th), who is also a pastor, delivered the benediction.
Oprah Winfrey, in her DNC speech, called on Americans to back Kamala Harris and Tim Walz and "choose optimism over cynicism."
Winfrey notified the weight-loss company on Wednesday she's stepping away from its board. As a result, the company's stock plummeted around 20 percent.
Oprah Winfrey, of course, made quite the mark in Chicago. We went back to the archives to find her talking with CBS 2's Suzanne Le Mignot, and with Irika Sargent back at our Miami sister station.
Oprah dropped off pillows, shampoo, and other items to evacuees being housed at a gymnasium. She owns her own property on the fire-ravaged island of Maui.
Rachel James is the CEO of Pear Nova, a luxury nail polish line celebrating all skin tones that has been touted by the likes of Oprah and Marvel.
As we celebrate Women's History Month, we want you to meet the force behind a Black-owned beauty brand based in Pilsen. Rachel James is the CEO of Pear Nova, a luxury nail polish line celebrating all skin tones.
Oprah Winfrey's father, Vernon Winfrey, has died at the age of 89.
Oprah's tell-all interview with Meghan Markle and Prince Harry aired on CBS, Sunday night to over 17 million viewers.
Preview Oprah's tell-all interview with Prince Harry and Meghan Markle, coming to CBS on March 7th.
Winfrey will speak with Meghan, The Duchess of Sussex, in a wide-ranging interview, covering everything from stepping into life as a Royal, marriage, motherhood, philanthropic work to how she is handling life under intense public pressure.
Oprah is using her voice to get people to vote ahead of the 2020 election.
David Rubenstein is the co-founder of the private equity firm The Carlyle Group and talks with some of the world's biggest leaders in his new book like Jeff Bezos, Bill Gates, Oprah Winfrey and Ruth Bader Ginsburg.
From socially distant high school performances to theatre megastars, a who's who of notable names in Chicago joined in Sunday to salute the city's 2020 graduates.
"Completing high school is a momentous occasion and while this year's graduation ceremony might not be what they expected, this is an opportunity to send our students off in style."
The mayor is asking all Chicago graduating seniors to submit a "grad walk" video of their own graduation walk for a chance to appear in the virtual celebration. All seniors can upload their walk videos at the Chicago Grad 2020 website.
"The essential work, for all of us who have means, is to find a way to give back in a way that can be meaningful to other people."
Her charity is giving the money to groups in five cities she has called home, including of course Chicago, which will get five million dollars.
Oprah Winfrey will be delivering a virtual commencement address for all 2020 high school seniors in Chicago, as the coronavirus precludes them from having a traditional graduation, the Mayor's office announced Thursday.
She says women should continue to "rock the boat" and redefine the message that's positive, ambitious, inclusive and "brimming with hope."
Mrs. Obama talked openly about her time in the White House, her relationship with Barack Obama, and her family.
Police early Monday were searching for an attacker who shot and wounded two young men in Chicago's West Ridge or West Rogers Park neighborhood.
Chicago police were conducting a homicide investigation early Monday after a shooting in the city's Englewood neighborhood.
Newly acquired Luisangel Acuna was among the White Sox players getting on the field for the first time.
This is after Mayor Brandon Johnson vetoed an ordinance that would have banned most hemp-derived products this weekend.
The NBA Hall of Famer bear-hugged Reddick in victory lane and then jointly hoisted the Harley J. Earl trophy with the 23XI Racing driver.
The 11th Congressional District candidate, Tedora Brown, was left off the ballot after she was accused of gathering fake signatures to run for office.
It's the second time in as many weeks that government funding has lapsed as Democrats and the White House remain at an impasse over immigration enforcement policies.
Cook County Board President Toni Preckwinkle is seeking a fifth term in office and is facing off against longtime Chicago Ald. Brendan Reilly (42nd) in the Democratic primary.
A federal judge has ruled that President Donald Trump's administration cannot pull back $600 million in public health grants allocated to four Democratic-led states, including Illinois, for now.
President Trump pardoned five former NFL players - one posthumously - for crimes ranging from perjury to drug trafficking.
This week marks Identity Theft Awareness Week, and Illinois Comptroller Susana Mendoza emphasized some safety tips Monday for avoiding and dealing with identity theft.
A controversial data center in Naperville, Illinois, could be the cause to pack a city council meeting there on Tuesday night.
Police in the west Chicago suburb of Geneva are warning of a scam involving spoofed phone numbers.
Protesters on Tuesday were cranking up the heat on Peoples Gas over a recently proposed rate hike that would add an additional $10 to $11 a month to utility bills.
A lawsuit filed late last month took Chicago-based McDonald's to task over the McRib sandwich, calling its name a form of false advertising.
The Trump administration's new discounted drug platform isn't a game-changer for consumers, health care experts said.
Ann & Robert H. Lurie Children's Hospital announced this week that it is planning to open a new pediatric hospital in the west Chicago suburb of Downers Grove.
It has been nearly six years since the start of the COVID-19 pandemic, and one of the many questions doctors are still working to answer concerns the long-term effects.
Leaders from Cook County, the Illinois Department of Human Services, and the Greater Chicago Food Depository denounced changes to the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program on Wednesday.
The University of Chicago Medicine Comprehensive Cancer Center has received a grant from The Ralph Lauren Corporate Foundation for a new cancer center.
With his name now hanging in the rafters, former Chicago Bulls guard Derrick Rose is helping the United Center with its major redevelopment.
A potential bidding war is taking shape for the Daily Herald, the newspaper of record for suburban Chicago.
A Near West Side diner known for drawing in Blackhawks fans and players is up for sale.
January may be the coldest time of the year, but Chicago is already looking forward to summer farmers' markets.
A development proposal issued this month calls for the replacement of a building housing a Giordiano's pizzeria in Chicago's Lakeview neighborhood with a new mixed-use building with 28 residential units.
"Dawson's Creek" and "Varsity Blues" star James Van Der Beek has died at 48 years old.
The 31-year-old Puerto Rican artist Bad Bunny took the stage on Sunday dressed in all white, donning a jersey with his last name, Ocasio, and the number 64.
Brad Arnold, the founder and lead singer of the 3 Doors Down has died following "his courageous battle with cancer," the rock band announced Saturday on social media.
Bad Bunny took the stage at halftime for the 2026 Super Bowl. Here's who else performed at Super Bowl 60.
Gamers across the world can now recreate drone strikes in Ukraine from the comfort of their own home, with this newly released game.
There’s a lot of certainty in the world, so how can we find stability in our day-to-day. Joining Marie Saavedra with some ideas is Erica Hornthal, a therapist and the author of “Body Aware.”
Harvard sleep scientist Rebecca Robbins says we should spend about one third of our lives sleeping, yet many Americans aren’t resting easy. Evyn Moon reports.
The shooting happened Sunday evening in near Rockwell Street and Granville Avenue.
The files have caused an international domino effect, as millions of documents reveal Jeffrey Epstein’s global connections. Leigh Kiniry reports from London.
The latest shutdown is affecting agencies such as the Federal Emergency Management Agency, the U.S. Coast Guard, and the Transportation Security Administration.
The 11th Congressional District candidate, Tedora Brown, was left off the ballot after she was accused of gathering fake signatures to run for office.
Chicago police were conducting a homicide investigation early Monday after a shooting in the city's Englewood neighborhood.
This is after Mayor Brandon Johnson vetoed an ordinance that would have banned most hemp-derived products this weekend.
Police early Monday were searching for an attacker who shot and wounded two young men in Chicago's West Ridge or West Rogers Park neighborhood.
The 73-year-old was found safely after he was reported missing last month by his family.
A state lawmaker is joining the growing call for accountability from the Illinois Department of Children and Family Services about past abuse allegations before an 8-year-old boy's murder.
Chicago's rodent problem is well known, but a new pilot program testing rat birth control to curb the population in problem areas is underway to help rein it in.
From Kat Abughazaleh to Jason Friedman, some surprising names lead in fundraising in Illinois' primary elections.
The move means the United States Environmental Protection Agency will no longer regulate greenhouse gases emitted from sources like cars, trucks and power plants.
CBS News Chicago is tracking what led to the death of an 8-year-old boy in Round Lake Beach and whether state officials were aware of any red flags before his murder.
Newly acquired Luisangel Acuna was among the White Sox players getting on the field for the first time.
The NBA Hall of Famer bear-hugged Reddick in victory lane and then jointly hoisted the Harley J. Earl trophy with the 23XI Racing driver.
Illinois pulled down 15 offensive rebounds, which led to 17 second-chance points, and outrebounded Indiana 38-25.
Saint Patrick High School in Chicago's Portage Park neighborhood finished third in Class 3A last year in what was a historic moment for the basketball program — marking their first ever trip to Champaign.
Cubs manager Craig Counsell said the plan is to let their players have some freedom, challenging balls and strikes in Cactus League games this spring.
Police early Monday were searching for an attacker who shot and wounded two young men in Chicago's West Ridge or West Rogers Park neighborhood.
Chicago police were conducting a homicide investigation early Monday after a shooting in the city's Englewood neighborhood.
A boy was shot and wounded early Sunday morning in Aurora, Illinois.
Nancy Guthrie, the mother of "Today" show co-host Savannah Guthrie, was last seen on Jan. 31 and was reported missing the following day, Feb. 1.
Chicago police issued a community alert on Sunday after two robberies on the same Woodlawn neighborhood block involving a man whose victims had agreed to meet him on a dating app.
