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Mario Hernandez is the Gallery Education Coordinator at the National Museum of Mexican Art located in Pilsen. He explains why it's so symbolic to families and details the roots of this widely celebrated holiday.
At 106 pounds and all of 14 years old, Pilsen eighth grader Jessie Anthony Sanchez is already considered a veteran of the sport.
He's just 14 years old, and he's already a force to be reckoned with. The student from Pilsen is building buzz in the boxing ring after winning a number of titles. At this rate, he may very well be on his way to the Olympics. CBS 2's Andrew Ramos had the story on the prizefighter from Pilsen.
Organizers are calling on the Biden administration to give everyone the ability to work legally.
They say that immigrants are forced to be paid under the table - opening them up to exploitation.
Police say when the victim attempted to run, he was struck with a gun by one of the offenders and suffered a cut to the back of the head.
In addition to the bonds created, empowering the community through health and wellness has become a priority for the Venados Running Club and other running clubs now springing up.
Ald. Byron Sigcho-Lopez (25th) said the shelter is scheduled to open its doors on Tuesday.
Five more buses arrived in Chicago on Monday alone.
As migrants continue to arrive in Chicago, the city is scrambling to find more housing options – with the latest temporary shelter opening in Pilsen. CBS 2's Marybel Gonzalez reports.
CBS 2's Shardaa Gray spoke with Alderman Byron Sigcho-Lopez (25th) before the meeting where they'll talk about two shelters. One for migrants and one to address homelessness.
"This is a humanitarian need given that we have children right now at police stations. Many children already have chronic bronchitis. They have complications at birth from mothers, who had to give birth in inhumane conditions."
There are more than 9,600 migrants living in city shelters and, almost 3,000 more waiting for housing. The city's latest temporary shelter is set to open in Pilsen. CBS 2's Shardaa reports from Benito Juarez High School
CBS 2's Mugo Odigwe reports the city has released the latest numbers on the situation, and as of Sunday, Chicago has received more than 16,500 new migrant arrivals.
Several buses carrying migrants arrived at the city's Greyhound station late Sunday afternoon.
Several buses carrying migrants arrived at the city's Greyhound station late Sunday afternoon.
Police said the vehicle was previously reported stolen in a vehicular hijacking incident yesterday, on the 4800 block of South Kostner. The driver and a passenger were taken into custody after crashing the car.
A Chicago police officer is hurt after he was hit by a car while trying to stop the stolen vehicle. CBS 2's Suzanne Le Mignot reports from the Pilsen neighborhood where this all unfolded Wednesday afternoon.
One in five households in the Chicago area experiences some sort of food insecurity, and a local organization is trying to put a dent into that. A grocery tour kicked off Monday, where hundreds of cases of food will be distributed to communities in need.
"Sometimes, when you talk about mental health, it's usually a journey that is alone. And we are trying to normalize that you could have these conversations with loved ones, with family."
As Hispanic Heritage Month gets underway this week, a local organization is using the moment to put a spotlight on how culture and community could help to heal CBS 2's Andrew Ramos reports from Pilsen.
The award-winning youth program is seeking to highlight local one-of-a-kind goods.
Vendors must be 25 years old or younger and there is no application fee.
The Chicago City Council still needs to vote and approve of Chief Snelling as the next police superintendent. Wednesday's forum is the public's chance to get to know him prior to that vote.
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Arriving deputies located a Chevrolet Silverado that had caught fire.
One of the offenders then punched and kicked the victim as he fell to the ground.
Daeshawn Hill, 21, of Chicago, was charged with one felony count of first-degree murder.
Gray skies will stay in the entire seven-day forecast.
Following an extensive search of the hotel, one person of interest was taken into custody.
Work began earlier this week on the tent structures at the site.
Kenneth Mosby, 23, of Chicago was arrested on Thursday, in the 2100 block of South First Avenue in Maywood.
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Multiple officers were on the scene when the man walked out of a house with knife in hand, police said.
Elaine Kelly said when she finally got it back, her car appeared more damaged - with the inside was ransacked and some of her personal property missing.
Amtrak said they were never notified of the SUV on the tracks before the crash last week, was despite a warning call a full 41 minutes earlier.
The National Transportation Safety Board said the Chicago Transit Authority was operating on out-of-date information with regard to stopping lengths.
National Transportation Safety Board investigators will be digging into the train crash - piece by piece.
Minooka Community High School has faced allegations of tolerating racism in the classroom before.
With thousands of undercover recordings at their disposal, federal prosecutors spent the week laying out how Burke wanted to be paid for helping the developers of the Old Post Office.
Sandra Day O'Connor was appointed to the U.S. Supreme Court by President Ronald Reagan in 1981, and she retired in 2006.
Rep. George Santos is just the sixth House member in U.S. history to be expelled and the first in more than 20 years.
People lined up to let city leaders know where they stand on the emotional issue.
Since 1980, Chicago's overnight ban prevents motorists from parking on roughly 100 miles of city streets, and about 95% of the time there was no plowable snow.
Over the last several weeks, the Saint Charles senior living community has become a bit of a ghost town.
Casino officials said on Thursday, Nov. 2, they determined hackers got into their system and stole personal information about Rivers Casino staffers, customers, and online sports book customers.
We previously told you about small business owner Janine Morabito's struggle after getting stiffed by Uncle Sam. There are several others in the same boat.
W.A.T.C.H. – World Against Toys Causing Harm – issued a list Wednesday of toys they said are hazardous and should not be in children's hands.
CBS 2's Lauren Victory unraveled what went wrong.
Before you grab your steak knife, the scientists emphasize that the point of the study is not to advise people to eat more red meat.
The City of Evanston has linked the outbreak to the Big Wig Tacos & Burritos at 950 Church St. in downtown Evanston, which had a $1 burrito night for Northwestern students this past weekend.
Investigators have learned that people reported stomach cramps, vomiting, and diarrhea after eating at Big Wig Tacos & Burritos.
CDC investigating fruit from HMC Farms after one person died and 10 are hospitalized following a listeria outbreak.
Kilitch Healthcare India is recalling the products more than three weeks after the FDA warned against their use.
Who will be moving into closed Bed, Bath & Beyond stores nationwide and in the Chicago area? Court documents provide some clues.
It's Small Business Saturday 2023, a big day to highlight the success of entrepreneurs who started small and are working hard to make it big.
Three of the trolleys were running on Small Business Saturday, making eight stops in Ravenswood so people could visit their favorite shops.
Berlin announced that "the party" ended at 5 a.m. Sunday, Nov. 19.
"With multiple locations in the Chicago area, Big Shoulders Coffee is a must-stop for no-nonsense artisan beans, roasted to perfection," USA Today wrote.
Morez Johnson Jr. is the top-rated recruit in Illinois in the Class of 2024 and a top-30 prospect in the nation.
Coby White scored a season-high 31 points, DeMar DeRozan added 24 points and 10 assists, and the Chicago Bulls beat the New Orleans Pelicans 124-118 on Saturday night.
Morgan Barron snapped a tie in the second period, and the Winnipeg Jets beat Connor Bedard and the Chicago Blackhawks 3-1.
Led by Philip Alston's 16 points, the Loyola Chicago Ramblers defeated the Harvard Crimson 75-53.
Terrence Shannon Jr. had 23 points and 10 rebounds, and No. 24 Illinois beat Rutgers 76-58 in the Big Ten opener for both schools.
Tickets for the tour go on sale on Dec. 1. For those who signed up, the presale for tickets went live on Wednesday.
The new venue features two theater spaces – a 137-seat proscenium and a 40-seat rehearsal studio.
The pair made up the pop rock duo Hall & Oates, and put out 18 studio albums together.
A long-time anchor to the Network's successful Friday night lineup, "Blue Bloods" is Friday's #1 primetime program and the #3 broadcast drama on television.
The Solider Field show is scheduled for June 27, 2024.
A pro-Palestinian protest gathered huge crowds in Chicago's Loop on Saturday.
The Brighton Park neighborhood site for a migrant tent camp is going forward, following an environmental review. The city's Department of Assets, Information, and Services contracted with Terracon Consultants Inc. to conduct an environmental assessment of the site at 3710 S. California Ave.
A U.S. Postal Service vehicle was briefly stolen along with mail Saturday afternoon on Chicago's South Side.
One person was shot in a hotel in Oakbrook Terrace.
CBS 2 Meteorologist Robb Ellis has the 5 p.m. forecast for Dec. 2, 2023.
A postal worker accidentally dropped the vehicle keys which were picked up by a suspect.
A massive police presence was at the scene Friday night.
With thousands of undercover recordings at their disposal, federal prosecutors spent the week laying out how Burke wanted to be paid for helping the developers of the Old Post Office.
It wasn't the first time the Chipp Inn in Noble Square has been hit by robbers in recent months.
The U.S. Attorney's Office identified the alleged perpetrator as 52-year-old John Turscak. He now faces charges of attempted murder, assault with intent to commit murder, assault with a dangerous weapon, and assault resulting in serious bodily injury.