American Red Cross installs more than 250 free smoke alarms in Chicago
Is your smoke detector working? The American Red Cross wants to make sure it is.
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Hundreds gather to honor Red Cross lifesaving community heroes
For the past 20 years, the Red Cross has shined a light on those going above and beyond with acts of bravery.
Red Cross installing free smoke detectors in Richton Park
The Red Cross will install hundreds of smoke detectors in Richton Park Saturday.
How does donated blood make its journey?
What is the journey to turn those well-intentioned donations into lifesaving blood ready to use in an emergency? Here's the answer. CBS 2's Marie Saavedra reports.
How does donated blood make its journey to those in need?
What is the journey to turn those well-intentioned donations into lifesaving blood ready to use in an emergency? Here's the answer.
Blood drive at Horseshoe Hammond Casino on Thursday
The Red Cross has a goal of signing up 69 volunteers to help patients in area hospitals.
West Suburban Man Whose Home Was Damaged By Tornado Doesn't Know Where He'd Be Without Red Cross' Help
Right here in our own backyard, dozens of families are still re-building after they were displaced by tornadoes this summer. CBS 2's Steven Graves talked with one west suburban man who doesn't know where he would be, without the Red Cross' help.
Blood Recipient Kristen Mill Reminds Us How Crucial Blood Donations To Organizations Like The Red Cross Are
The Red Cross specializes in really two currencies – love in the aftermath of loss, and blood - a scientific necessity to live. Kristen Mill knows about the need for blood all to well – as she is dependent on a stranger's blood every week.
Red Cross Hero Says The Recognition Helps Her Nonprofit Help Chicago
"There's times when you need the motivation and inspiration and things like this they really do help."
After Fuller Park Fire, Resident Credits The Red Cross For Getting Him And His Dogs Shelter; Says It 'Helped Me A Lot'
"In that instant, the Red Cross came in and helped me a lot and I thank them so much."
Red Cross Honors 16-Year-Old Hero Blair Holt, Who Lost His Life While Shielding Classmate From Gunfire
The Red Cross is honoring 16-year-old Blair Holt, who lost his life in 2007 while shielding a classmate when a gunman boarded a CTA bus.
163 Red Cross Volunteers From Illinois Responded To Hurricanes And Wildfires Nationally
Red Cross volunteers are helping families and strangers when they need it most.
Red Cross Reports Blood Emergency With Donations At Lowest Level In 10 Years
People depend on blood donations every day to survive and the Red Cross is reporting a blood shortage.
American Red Cross Offering Incentives To Donors Amid Emergency Blood Shortage
There's an emergency blood shortage and it could get worse as we head into flu season.
Brookfield Zoo Hosting Blood Drive Wednesday; Free Admission With Donation
You can save a life and see some animals Wednesday.
Red Cross Desperately Seeking Donors For Severe Blood Shortage
Some hospitals are being forced to delay certain surgeries until blood supplies are replenished.
After The Tornado, The New Nemesis For Woodridge Residents Is A Deluge Of Rain
The Red Cross is preparing to welcome people to their rescue site tomorrow, Steven Graves reports.
Red Cross Seeking Donations As Blood Shortage Worsens
As the pandemic goes on, the blood shortage in the U.S. is worsening.
Red Cross Shelter Open At Thomas Jefferson Junior High School In Woodridge
Volunteers will provide food, water, shelter and support. The shelter is open overnight.
Red Cross Honors Its 'Heroes' During Virtual Ceremony
We congratulate all the heroes. If you can, please donate to the Red Cross.
Red Cross Essential Services Hero: Esther Lindor
We want to introduce you to a woman who has certainly stepped up to help during the pandemic. Her name is Esther Lindor, and she's the Red Cross Essential Services Hero.
Red Cross Military Hero: Akbar Arsiwala
When Akbar Arsiwala had to put his military career on hold, he found another path, helping set up food pantries for veterans in need. He's the Red Cross Military Hero.
Red Cross Youth Heroes: Village Leadership Academy Students
We want to introduce you to some middle school students who embarked on a mission to change the name of Douglas Park in North Lawndale. They're this year's Red Cross Youth Heroes.
Red Cross Global Citizenship Hero: Joshua Hoyt
Joshua Hoyt has dedicated his life to helping immigrants become U.S. citizens, and he's now mentoring those following in his footsteps. He's this year's Global Citizenship Hero.
Red Cross Education Hero: Phalon Carpenter
Compassion and selflessness; two words that describe every one of this year's Red Cross Heroes. As a mentor for nonprofit Friends of the Children, Phalon Carpenter works tirelessly every day to help kids facing high levels of adversity, and her work didn't stop during the pandemic. She's this year's Education Hero.
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Amtrak train from L.A. to Chicago derails in Missouri
Amtrak said several cars on the train derailed after hitting a dump truck at a railroad crossing in the town of Mendon around 1:45 p.m.
Bolingbrook man charged with threatening federal prosecutors in R. Kelly's racketeering case
Christopher Gunn, who also goes by the name DeBoSki, was arrested on Saturday in Chicago on a charge of making threats involving serious bodily injury or death.
Man dragged during attempted carjacking at parking garage in Streeterville
Police on the scene said a stolen vehicle from an earlier carjacking just blocks away was used as the getaway car.
3 people shot in Lakeview East; CPD sergeant punched hours earlier
Police said the shooting took place around 1:30 a.m. at the intersection of Barry Avenue, Clark and Halsted streets.
1 man in serious condition, another man injured in River North shooting
A 29-year-old man is in serious condition at Northwestern Hospital.
Supreme Court sides with football coach who lost his job for praying after games
The justices heard arguments in April in the case addressing religious rights in public schools.
2 Indiana men charged with trafficking guns from Indianapolis to Chicago
Prosecutors said the two men illegally sold 10 firearms to undercover law enforcement officers on Friday.
Chicago First Alert Weather: Temps going up
According to CBS 2 meteorologist Mary Kay Kleist, scattered storms develop Friday along a cold front.
Early voting wraps up Monday, more than 43,000 vote-by-mail ballots have been returned
At least 125,000 people applied to vote by mail.
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Amtrak train from L.A. to Chicago derails in Missouri
Amtrak said several cars on the train derailed after hitting a dump truck at a railroad crossing in the town of Mendon around 1:45 p.m.
Bolingbrook man charged with threatening federal prosecutors in R. Kelly's racketeering case
Christopher Gunn, who also goes by the name DeBoSki, was arrested on Saturday in Chicago on a charge of making threats involving serious bodily injury or death.
Man dragged during attempted carjacking at parking garage in Streeterville
Police on the scene said a stolen vehicle from an earlier carjacking just blocks away was used as the getaway car.
3 people shot in Lakeview East; CPD sergeant punched hours earlier
Police said the shooting took place around 1:30 a.m. at the intersection of Barry Avenue, Clark and Halsted streets.
1 man in serious condition, another man injured in River North shooting
A 29-year-old man is in serious condition at Northwestern Hospital.
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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.
Underground Aunties Networks seek to help women obtain legal abortions
CBS 2 Investigator Megan Hickey spoke with two organizers from Auntie Network USA as they were preparing for the justices' decision.
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Supreme Court sides with football coach who lost his job for praying after games
"The Constitution and the best of our traditions counsel mutual respect and tolerance, not censorship and suppression," Justice Neil Gorsuch wrote.
After Roe v. Wade was overturned, where do the candidates for Illinois governor stand on abortion?
Now that Roe v. Wade has been overturned, it will be up to the states to decide if abortion is legal; and, if it is, under what circumstances.
Abortion rights advocates protest at Federal Plaza, march downtown following Roe v. Wade decision
The rally and march comes after the Supreme Court's decision to overturn Roe V. Wade decision Friday.
Former President Barack Obama drops by Presidential Center construction site
Former President and former Kenwood neighborhood resident Barack Obama and a surprise visit to Chicago on Friday.
With Roe v. Wade gone, Chicago's LGBTQ+ community worries their rights could be next
"Everything is on the table now, and it's all going to be affected," said Ryan McIntyre, "and I think that this is just the first strike – the first blow."
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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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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.
Chicago, Cook County suburbs return to medium COVID-19 risk level
"We have been trending in the right direction of late with lower case rates and very few hospitalizations and deaths from COVID-19, so we're happy to see this," Chicago Department of Public Health Commissioner Dr. Allison Arwady said.
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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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Wolves beat Springfield Thunderbirds in Game 5 to win Calder Cup
The Chicago Wolves are now the first American Hockey League team in 22 years to achieve two shutouts in the finals.
White Sox score one run as they lose to Orioles; heated exchange Kopech's pitch hits Baltimore's Mateo
Austin Voth and four relievers combined on a one-hitter, Jorge Mateo had a heated exchange with White Sox starter Michael Kopech after getting nailed by a pitch and the Baltimore Orioles beat Chicago on Friday night.
Hendricks carries shutout into 8th, Cubs blank Cardinals
Kyle Hendricks carried a shutout into the eighth inning and Nico Hoerner homered to help the Chicago Cubs to a win over the St. Louis Cardinals on Friday night.
Wolves beat Springfield Thunderbirds in Game 4 and are now a win away from Calder Cup
The Wolves are now one win from the Calder Cup, after they topped the Springfield Thunderbirds in Game 4 of the finals.
Steph Curry's "Underrated Golf Tour" makes debut at Cog Hill
Curry has helped start a new tour to help some potential future greats, and provide opportunities, especially for those underserved and underrepresented in the game of golf.
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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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3 shot, 3 stabbed in separate incidents in Lakeview East overnight
Chicago police continue their search for whoever opened fire on a crowd of people in Lakeview East early Monday morning. The shooting left three people wounded.
Man dragged during attempted carjacking at parking garage in Streeterville
"I grabbed onto the door, he dragged me with my car," The victim said. "That's when the vehicle hit another car over there, so then he jumps out the passenger side and runs and gets into another vehicle and they take off."
Chicago First Alert Weather: Cooler and sunny
CBS 2 meteorologist Laura Bannon has a look at the extended forecast.
Early voting ends Monday
The Chicago Board of Election Commissioners said, for the first time, all of the city's early voting sites will be open on Election Day.
Where do the candidates for Illinois governor stand on abortion?
Now that Roe v. Wade has been overturned, it will be up to the states to decide if abortion is legal; and, if it is, under what circumstances. That adds weight to the importance of the abortion issue in Illinois' upcoming primary elections.
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