
Two artists seek to create community with La Esquina center in Pilsen
CBS 2's Marybel González spoke Thursday to the founders about their mission.
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CBS 2's Marybel González spoke Thursday to the founders about their mission.
CBS 2’s Marybel González spoke Thursday to the founders about their mission.
A Pilsen couple are using their green thumbs for a cause. CBS 2's Marybel Gonzalez reports.
"Latino populations are, in fact, one of several historically hard to count populations."
At least two people were killed and 20 others were wounded in weekend shootings across Chicago so far this weekend.
Three men were wounded after an exchange of gunfire in the Pilsen neighborhood Friday night, according to police.
A car crashed into a building after running a stoplight and hitting another car in the Pilsen neighborhood Monday morning.
On Small Business Saturday, the windows were all decked out for the holidays in Chicago's Pilsen neighborhood.
Police are warning businesses of recent burglaries in the Pilsen neighborhood.
Thanksgiving is one week away, and without the generosity of others, many families would not have a traditional dinner with the fixins.
People in Pilsen celebrated life Sunday with a ceremony for Día de Muertos, or Day of the Dead.
Dia de Muertos is one of Mexico's biggest holidays, where people honor lost loved ones. It traditionally involves an altar, but one woman in Pilsen is taking the celebration to the next level.
Take a stroll around Pilsen and one thing that stands out: vibrant murals on the walls of many buildings. For neighbors, they're more than just paint. They tell the story of the streets.
An extra-alarm fire broke out late Monday in a historic building in Pilsen.
"What we're trying to do is teach the preventative aspects of that, that's where healthy food comes into play."
It's meant to help people being pushed out of the neighborhood by increasing rents and higher property values because of gentrification.
The plaza honors the late Ray Castro, a social worker and Korean War veteran who grew up in the south Chicago neighborhood.
A woman and a teenage boy were shot Thursday afternoon near Benito Juarez Community Academy in Pilsen.
The public art was installed only eight months ago. Nancy Plax spent two years fundraising for the project.
With more businesses opening up, there is a renewed push to get more people vaccinated for COVID-19.
A 14-year-old girl was shot in Pilsen early Wednesday morning.
DePaul College Prep High School student, and Loyola basketball prospect, Ty Johnson was among two people injured in a shooting in Pilsen overnight.
"This is an extremely reasonable policy to protect naturally-occurring affordable housing in our Chicago neighborhoods that are seeing record-high displacement in this moment," said Ald. Carlos Ramirez-Rosa (35th).
Revenue from the additional fees would go to the city's Affordable Housing Opportunity Fund, which collects various fees from developers to help subsidize affordable housing initiatives in lower-income neighborhoods.
They say he has assaulted at least two women, however, we found there are more victims.
CBS 2 asked CPD why riders didn't see more officers Sunday. Police said they will be able to clarify that with an additional press conference Monday.
A suburban cafe that was vandalized over plans to hold a family friendly drag brunch went on with the show Sunday morning.
Gregory Baldwin of Valparaiso, Indiana, is facing several charges but none for impairment at the time of the crash.
Police have not confirmed what led to the crash.
In a video he posted he mentioned friends in Chicago, which prompted investigators to think he could have been heading to the Chicago area.
Although widespread severe storms are not expected, storms producing gusty winds and torrential downpours will be possible.
It's been one year since the officer was shot and killed during a traffic stop.
At least seven people are dead, and 45 others are wounded after weekend shootings across the city so far.
They say he has assaulted at least two women, however, we found there are more victims.
CBS 2 asked CPD why riders didn't see more officers Sunday. Police said they will be able to clarify that with an additional press conference Monday.
A suburban cafe that was vandalized over plans to hold a family friendly drag brunch went on with the show Sunday morning.
Gregory Baldwin of Valparaiso, Indiana, is facing several charges but none for impairment at the time of the crash.
Police have not confirmed what led to the crash.
Attorneys say it all started with a driver rolling through a stop sign.
With the Chicago federal trial for R. Kelly and two of his associates set to begin in less than two weeks, attorneys for one of the defendants – Derrell McDavid – filed a bizarre motion in court Wednesday.
That length of time made for a rough situation for people living in the building, and raised questions about why it took so long.
The Illinois Secretary of State's office said the women, Jennifer Fernandez of Carpentersville, had a valid driver's license and no offenses on her record.
Yasser Almanaseer said he has had no luck in getting it fixed.
The Indiana Legislature on Friday approved the near-total abortion ban with some exceptions, including in cases of rape, incest, and to protect the life and physical health of the mother.
More than a month after the U.S. Supreme Court overturned Roe v. Wade, a better idea is emerging of how big the impact has been on Illinois clinics.
The decision was all-but sealed after opposition in Nashville lead to that city's council on Tuesday rejecting a draft agreement for hosting the event.
Abortion was on the ballot in Kansas, while Trump's influence was put to the test in swing state Arizona.
"Our community's feelings about this are complex and the concerns are complex," said Ald. Maria Hadden (49th).
The scammers make the websites look real as they trick customers to enter their information to create a bank account.
The GDP a measure of total spending on goods and services across the economy, fell at an annual rate of 0.9 percent, the Commerce Department said Thursday.
The Consumer Price Index reports the price of gas skyrocketed nearly 60 percent over the last year – and it's of course far from the only commodity affected.
Buckle up for a weekend of travel chaos – starting Thursday, mass delays and cancellations are expected just to get worse heading into the holiday weekend.
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.
The United States now counts more infections from the virus than any other country in the world. Since May, cases have grown from zero to 6,617.
The declaration could help the federal government respond as the number of cases grows and demand for the vaccine far exceeds supply around the country.
It's estimated that more than 70% of Americans have had COVID, but we all know someone who says they've never had it.
Market Days will be held this Saturday and Sunday along Halsted Street from Addison Street south to Belmont Avenue.
The proclamation takes effect immediately and will remain in place for 30 days.
In the town of Tonica – less than two hours away from Chicago and right next to Starved Rock State Park – a hidden treasure sits on 96 acres of preserved land.
Operators of the new theatre hope enhancing the experience will draw back crowds not since since before the pandemic.
Imagine working at a place 50 years and hoping for 50 more – all because of the people.
The GDP a measure of total spending on goods and services across the economy, fell at an annual rate of 0.9 percent, the Commerce Department said Thursday.
The state issued 149 retail licenses on Friday, more than doubling the number of pot shops statewide.
Dane Dunning allowed one hit in seven dominant innings against his former team for his first win since April, and Adolis García drove in five runs as the Texas Rangers shut out the Chicago White Sox 8-0 on Saturday night.
Drew Smyly tossed shutout ball into the seventh inning for his first win at Wrigley Field for the Cubs, leading Chicago past the Miami Marlins 4-0 on Saturday.
Dylan Cease pitched six strong innings, Eloy Jimenez hit a tiebreaking solo home run and the Chicago White Sox beat the Texas Rangers on Friday night.
The young phenom goalkeeper will finish out the season in Chicago before heading over to the English Premier League.
The Sky have a two-game lead over second-place Las Vegas with four games to play.
A preview performance of Broadway in Chicago's new show "The Devil Wears Prada" had a very special guest in attendance this week.
The Office of Emergency Management and Communications said 68 people were transported by ambulance from Lollapalooza this year, compared with 102 last year.
Lightfoot's office said the deal comes with an "estimated future financial impact of nearly $4 billion for the Chicago economy."
She won a Tony Award for her starring role in "Fences" on Broadway, and an Emmy Award for her supporting role in the TV series "I'll Fly Away."
Smith said he didn't apologize during his Oscar's acceptance speech because he was "fogged out by that point."
A suburban cafe that was vandalized over plans to hold a family friendly drag brunch went on with the show Sunday morning.
On Sunday French's police star was enshrined in a memorial at Chicago Police Headquarters.
Do you recognize this man? Chicago Police say he pushed a 26-year-old man onto the CTA tracks. The push can be seen in surveillance video. It happened at the Illinois Medical District Blue Line stop at 7 a.m. Friday. The man pushed was treated and released from the hospital.
CBS 2 Meteorologist Albert Ramon has the 10 p.m. forecast for Sunday, Aug. 7, 2022.
They say he has assaulted at least two women, however, we found there are more victims.
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