Chicagoans Can Help Koala's Impacted By Australian Wildfires; Donations Needed
Donations can be made to organizations including the World Wide Fund for Nature, Kangaroo Island Council and the Red Cross.
Donations can be made to organizations including the World Wide Fund for Nature, Kangaroo Island Council and the Red Cross.
The Morales family is grateful for the help they received, after a fire last August destroyed their Logan Square home.
Red Cross volunteers don't just help after a disaster, they also work to prevent disasters.
Volunteers from the American Red Cross of Greater Chicago respond to three or four home fires every day.
A deadly fire ripped through a three-story Portage Park apartment building Saturday, killing one and displacing dozens.
They planned to work in assembly line-fashion to pack up 75,000 pounds (34,019 kilograms) of food.
The agency said more than 60 people deployed to help those affected by Hurricane Florence are now in Florida to assist people who need everything from food and shelter to clean up services.
More than 3,000 Red Cross volunteers are on the ground in the Carolinas and many of them are from the Chicago area.
"There is an especially critical need for platelets to help cancer patients and type O blood donations for ongoing patient care and emergencies."
The North Maine Fire Department District said the blaze started on the sixth floor of the building around 7:50 a.m. in the 9300 block of Landings Lane.
The organization said it plans to send more than 700 workers for disaster relief efforts. From the Chicago area more than 17 will head east to the Carolinas.
"Type O in particular is critically needed right now to replenish the blood supply."
There's no word on what started a fire in Waukegan that left more than 100 people without a home.
The Red Cross is providing emergency services to everyone.
Volunteers with the Red Cross in the Chicago area have assisted displaced people at more than a dozen fires over the past few days.
Fifty-thousand cans of drinking water have arrived in flood-ravaged Texas from a company that's based in Chicago.
James Connelly is a logistics supervisor for the Red Cross, setting up shelters for people affected by Harvey in South Texas.
Here are some ways that you can assist victims of the storm.
CBS 2's Jeremy Ross met Kandis Fox and her kids earlier this week while looking into claims they had no heat.
As soon as a Red Cross truck from Chicago arrived in Baton Rouge, it was put to work transporting bottled water and ready-to-eat meals to flood victims.
After 14 hours of giving, the CBS Chicago Cares Disaster Relief Telethon raised more than $1,016,514 for the Red Cross.
Each year, the American Red Cross of Greater Chicago helps 1,400 families with disaster relief, due to home fires. On Tuesday, CBS 2 and CBS Radio are hosting the annual CBS Chicago Cares Telethon to support the Red Cross.
It will take place Tuesday from 6 a.m. until 7 p.m.
The Red Cross says last Sunday's tornadoes illustrate how disasters can devastate communities, but it says the biggest threat to Chicago area families isn't severe weather, but fires.
The former Chicago pastor was charged with sexual abuse of a minor, but ultimately pleaded guilty to lesser charges.
Chicago Animal Care & Control says people feeding the coyotes is likely part of the problem.
An investigation has been launched, and the results will be made public in the coming weeks.
Cubs starters have combined to throw 32 1/3 shutout innings against the Brewers so far this season.
Dana Evans scored 13 points, Chennedy Carter and Elizabeth Williams each added 12 points and Angel Reese had 11 points and 12 rebounds for the Sky (2-3).
Lawyers from both sides presented their final cases before the jury in former President Donald Trump's "hush money" trial in New York.
The Democratic National Committee wants to nominate President Biden and Vice President Harris virtually before the scheduled convention to ensure meeting Ohio's Aug. 7 ballot certification deadline.
The Biden campaign says the men will meet with locals to "raise the alarm" about a second Trump term.
The Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library and Museum is under the spotlight again after a manager failed to consult a collections committee before purchasing a 21-star flag, supposedly from 1818 when Illinois became the 21st state to join the Union.
Robert Atwell says he won't step down when his term ends this month. Atwell said in his email that he hoped that his "temporary continuation" as a regent will support communication between legislators and the regents.
A string of recalls connected to Wisconsin-based supplier Schreiber Foods has now extended to Aldi stores after similar recalls at Hy-Vee and other grocery chains.
With more and more such companies popping up, and salespeople showing up on doorsteps, who is making sure they're legitimate?
It also happens that the contractor was on a list specifically provided by the state.
Alderpeople are looking to try to stop rogue towers from making thousands off drivers who thought they were signing their car away to someone they could trust.
Employees at dozens of now-closed Foxtrot Market and Dom's Kitchen stores, now jobless, wonder what comes next for them as their paychecks will soon end.
Lawmakers applauded federal efforts to crack down on one of the most common opioids, illegal fentanyl.
Chicago health officials said medetomidine has not previously been detected in Chicago.
North Carolina Republicans are pushing forward with their plan to repeal a pandemic-era law, citing crime and recent campus protests.
Thursday was Mental Health Action Day and CBS is partnering with MTV to provide grants to local nonprofits that give people the tools to improve their mental health.
So far, there have been eight cases of invasive meningococcal disease in Chicago in 2024 to date.
No one was hurt but the fire burned a charred area on the outside of the mall.
The owner, Andy Kalish, says he just doesn't have the energy to keep it going.
Lagunitas will move its Chicago brewing operation to their original brewery in California by early August, and permanently close its Chicago brewery and taproom.
They are concerned about increased congestion and environmental concerns.
Consumers may pay more, or less, for the same items by stocking up just a few miles away.
In his fourth special, Pepitone gets to a new level of honesty in confronting his own battles but not without social commentary
It was not specified whether Young or someone else involved in the concert was ill, and or what the ill person was suffering from.
"The Miseducation of Lauryn Hill" topped Apple Music's list while Michael Jackson's "Thriller," Stevie Wonder's "Songs in the Key of Life" and Nirvana's "Nevermind" finished in the top 10.
Those auditioning were asked to sing 16 bars a cappella from a contemporary musical theatre song to show their range.
Hip-hop mogul Sean "Diddy" Combs posted a video on social media apologizing for his "inexcusable" behavior and that he takes "full responsibility" for his actions.
CBS 2 Chief Meteorologist Albert Ramon has your 10 p.m. First Alert Weather forecast for Tuesday, May 28, 2024.
The women told CBS 2's Sabrina Franza they were frustrated to find out that the pastor won't be required to register as a sex offender despite the pain they said they endured as children in his care.
Chicago Animal Care & Control says people feeding the coyotes in North Center is likely part of the problem. CBS 2's Jermont Terry reports.
Supporters addressed the mayor and alderpeople during public comments at an Aurora City Council meeting Tuesday night.
The Glenbrook High School District 225 Board of Education started its meeting by condemning the quote that made it into the yearbook – calling it antisemitic. CBS 2's Charlie De Mar reports.
The former Chicago pastor was charged with sexual abuse of a minor, but ultimately pleaded guilty to lesser charges.
An investigation has been launched, and the results will be made public in the coming weeks.
Chicago Animal Care & Control says people feeding the coyotes is likely part of the problem.
The owner of the dog has already filed a lawsuit against the City of Chicago, the CPD and the officer in this case.
The Democratic National Committee wants to nominate President Biden and Vice President Harris virtually before the scheduled convention.
The owner of the dog has already filed a lawsuit against the City of Chicago, the CPD and the officer in this case.
After learning of the woman's troubled history and other aspects of the case, lawmakers in Springfield spoke out passionately on the Illinois House floor.
Former Supt. Eddie Johnson was adamant that he is not being paid by the company to promote it. He said he just thinks it works.
Plenty of high school seniors are 18 years old, and some are even older.
Maria Roque filed numerous police reports and got a protection order. But the system that was supposed to protect her failed.
Cubs starters have combined to throw 32 1/3 shutout innings against the Brewers so far this season.
Dana Evans scored 13 points, Chennedy Carter and Elizabeth Williams each added 12 points and Angel Reese had 11 points and 12 rebounds for the Sky (2-3).
The Chicago White Sox have placed right-hander Mike Clevinger on the 15-day injured list and brought up right-hander Jake Woodford from Triple-A Charlotte.
Ángel Hernández unsuccessfully sued Major League Baseball for racial discrimination.
Gavin Sheets homered in the eighth against Erik Swanson for the only run for the White Sox.
The former Chicago pastor was charged with sexual abuse of a minor, but ultimately pleaded guilty to lesser charges.
Victoria Moreno, 35, is charged with three counts of murder, one count of aggravated battery to a child, and two counts of aggravated kidnapping in the death of Josiah Brown.
Street Pastor Donovan Price said he still has to prepare himself well in advance for the violence figures.
Police aren't officially saying these burglaries are believed to be connected yet, only saying they are investigating.
During the encounter, the homeowner exchanged gunfire with one of the offenders, Winnetka police said. No one was injured in this exchange.