Salvation Army dispatches fleet of Shuttles of Hope to transport people in need
A new fleet of vehicles called Shuttles of Hope are being sent out for people requesting shelter or wellbeing checks.
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Salvation Army dispatches Shuttles of Hope to transport people in need
The Salvation Army is expanding its resources to do more for those in need. CBS 2's Shardaa Gray reports.
Uber Partners With Salvation Army To Collect Coats For People In Need
It's a first of its kind coat drive for the city. Rideshare service Uber is partnering with the Salvation Army to donate gently used coats to people in need.
Bears, Salvation Army Hold Food Pantry For Low Income Families In Humboldt Park
The team hosting another neighborhood pantry Friday along with the Salvation Army and Greater Chicago Food Depository.
Charities Deliver Holiday Meals To Elderly, Homeless On Christmas
Hundreds of volunteers spent part of their Christmas Day making sure Chicago seniors are cared for and properly fed.
Salvation Army Volunteers Box Up Meals For The Holiday Season
Because the need for food is so high this year, volunteers are packing a thousand more boxes than they did last year.
Salvation Army Gives Out Thousands Of Meals To Chicagoans In Need This Thanksgiving
The Salvation Army took on a mission to help those in need this Thanksgiving – with an effort to serve thousands of meals.
Salvation Army Red Kettle Campaign Kicks Off Today
You might hear bells ringing on Chicago streets Monday.
Salvation Army Gives Away COVID-19 Relief Baskets In Englewood
The Salvation Army Red Shield Center handed out 500 COVID relief baskets to people for free; baskets full of free clothing, shoes, toiletries and household items like bleach and toilet paper.
Mentoring Group Holds Day Of Service To Honor Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.
Volunteers with I Am a Gentleman Monday cleaned and sanitized the Salvation Army Center near 69th and Morgan as part of a day of service to honor Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.'s legacy.
Cookies For Coats And The Salvation Army Bring In Toys And Clothing For The Holiday Season
Last year, the Angel Tree program helped 58,000 people in Chicago.
Facing COVID Challenges For Red Kettle Campaign, Salvation Army Introduces Kettle Pay
The Salvation Army will place smart chips and QR codes on red kettle signs across the country, allowing people to tap their phone to the kettle or scan the QR code to make a customizable online donation.
Thanksgiving Amid Coronavirus Pandemic Is Showing That 2020 Is Even Harder For Those In Need
The coronavirus pandemic has altered the way people are celebrating this Thanksgiving, but 2020 is shaping up to be even harder for those in need.
Amid COVID-19 Surge, Salvation Army Offers Thanksgiving Meals To Go For Those In Need
Organizations like the Salvation Army were forced to rethink their plans for Thanksgiving amid this COVID-19 surge.
Salvation Army Brings Out Red Kettles, Pleas For Early Donations
Instead, the group wants people to donate now on its website.
Salvation Army Red Kettle Stolen From Outside Macy's On State Street
Someone stole the red Salvation Army donation kettle from outside Macy's on State Street, police and the organization said Wednesday.
Gold Coin Worth $1,600 Dropped Into The Salvation Army Red Kettle In Naperville
Salvation Army Red Kettle Stolen From Magnificent Mile
The Salvation Army said one of its bell ringers was taking a break when the kettle was stolen outside the Under Armour store at 600 N. Michigan Av.
Salvation Army Red Kettles Now Take Apple, Google Pay
Because of debit cards, many of us don't have cash in our wallets these days. But not to worry – now, making a donation to the Salvation Army on the street or at the mall is as easy as grabbing your cell phone.
Recovering Heroin Addict Explains Addiction As He Receives Treatment In Neighborhood That Suffered Overdose Surge
Steve speaks candidly and honestly about his heroin addiction from a room at the Salvation Army's Freedom Center off Chicago Avenue, where he's getting treatment.
Salvation Army Working To Get Homeless Off The Streets During Life-Threatening Cold
Getting the city's most vulnerable to come out of the cold even with potentially life-threatening temperatures is a tough job.
Salvation Army Bell Ringer Steals Kettle With $400 Inside
"There's a sense of frustration. We're trying to raise as much as we can to fund services for families in need, and overall donations are down about 30 percent from last year."
Golden Weekend For Salvation Army In Chicagoland
Thousands of dollars worth of gold coins were left in Salvation Army red kettles in the Chicago area this weekend.
Salvation Army Bell Ringers With 'Aryan' Patches At NWI Walmart
A Walmart spokesperson said the store asked the bell ringers to leave as soon as the issue was brought to their attention.
Salvation Army Receives Donation To Replace Stolen Kettles' Funds
After someone stole two Salvation Army red kettles twice in the past week, a family from Schaumburg stepped up.
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Temporary relief from grocery taxes, gas taxes coming to Illinois starting Friday
It comes at a time when many families are understandably struggling with increased prices for groceries and other needs, due to inflation.
Police warn of series of catalytic converter thefts on Northwest Side
The offenders pull up alongside parked vehicles, climb underneath and remove the catalytic converter, police said.
Chicago First Alert Weather: Some showers Friday
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Chicago July 4 Fireworks 2022: Where and when to watch shows around the area
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Chicago minimum wage rising to $15.40 an hour on Friday
The city's minimum wage goes up every year on July 1, and the increases are tied to the consumer price index, but capped at 2.5%.
Car with child inside plows into house in Jefferson Park as driver tries to flee police
Video from the scene showed the white BMW wrecked against the house, which was left with serious structural damage to its porch and lower floor.
Judge denies R. Kelly's appeal to have Chicago case thrown out
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Star Farm Chicago in Back of the Yards plans to open market next year
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Man stabbed twice at Monroe Street Blue Line station downtown
Witnesses said the man ran up the stairs from the subway station onto Dearborn Street, and then across the street to the Chase Tower.
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Temporary relief from grocery taxes, gas taxes coming to Illinois starting Friday
It comes at a time when many families are understandably struggling with increased prices for groceries and other needs, due to inflation.
Police warn of series of catalytic converter thefts on Northwest Side
The offenders pull up alongside parked vehicles, climb underneath and remove the catalytic converter, police said.
Chicago First Alert Weather: Some showers Friday
Expect a wide range of temperatures on July 4th. Mid 80s well inland, while a dominant lake breeze holds shoreline temps in the 70s. Scattered showers & storms.
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Chicago minimum wage rising to $15.40 an hour on Friday
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Five years after her brother's murder, one Chicago woman learns justice will never come
Chicago Police have low arrest rates, but higher rates for cleared or closed cases. We dig into what's behind those numbers.
Dixmoor Treasurer Anthony McCaskill arrested after fireworks complaint in Harvey
A fireworks show in south suburban Harvey didn't go as planned – it ended with the Dixmoor village treasurer getting thrown in jail.
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).
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Supreme Court limits EPA's authority to regulate greenhouse gas emissions
The ruling delivers a significant blow to the Biden administration's efforts to fight climate change.
Supreme Court says Biden can end "Remain in Mexico" rule for asylum-seekers
In a 5-4 opinion written by Chief Justice John Roberts, the high court rejected arguments by Republican-led states seeking to force officials to keep the policy.
Biden says he'd support eliminating filibuster to codify Roe
The president blasted the Supreme Court's decision as "outrageous" and "destabilizing."
Residents vote to recall Dolton Mayor Tiffany Henyard, but legal action is keeping her in office now
"What you have here is absolutely a legal rollercoaster," said CBS 2 Legal Analyst Irv Miller.
Pritzker, Bailey discuss businesses, Trump's involvement, comments made about Chicago
Darren Bailey faces incumbent JB Pritzker in November.
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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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Planned Parenthood of Illinois prepares for huge spike in demand for abortion services
Every state that borders Illinois has or could soon have restrictions on abortion in the wake of the striking down of Roe v. Wade.
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.
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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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Former Illini basketball star named head coach at Roosevelt University
Brown's name is synonymous with Chicago basketball after starring at Proviso East and the University of Illinois.
USC and UCLA might leave Pac-12 for Big Ten in 2024
Though the move is not yet final and still in the exploratory stages, it appears as if the Big Ten is aiming to make a significant acquisition that will change the college sports landscape.
Ohtani Ks 11, extends scoreless streak in 4-1 win over White Sox
Michael Kopech (2-5) yielded five hits and two walks over 5 1/3 innings for the White Sox, who have lost six of eight.
Contreras homers, Morel also goes deep as Cubs beat Reds
Willson Contreras homered, Christopher Morel also went deep and nailed a runner at the plate with a terrific throw from center field, and the Chicago Cubs beat the Cincinnati Reds on Wednesday night.
Navarro scores, Slonina earns shutout as Fire beat Philadelphia Union
Federico Navarro scored in the 68th minute and the Chicago Fire beat the Philadelphia Union on Wednesday night.
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Chicago July 4 Fireworks 2022: Where and when to watch shows around the area
Celebrate the Fourth of July with these fireworks shows around the Chicagoland area.
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.
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Fourth child dies following basement fire in Humboldt Park
Axel Cruz, 4, was pronounced dead Wednesday evening, according to the Cook County Medical Examiner's Office.
Car plows into house in Jefferson Park while driver flees police
Video from the scene showed the white BMW wrecked against the house, which was left with serious structural damage to its porch and lower floor. CBS 2's Jackie Kostek reports.
Star Farm transforming vacant building into market in Back of the Yards
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Man stabbed at Monroe Street Blue Line station downtown
Witnesses said the man came upstairs and rushed to the Chase Tower with a trail of blood behind him. CBS 2's Sabrina Franza reports.
Judge denies R. Kelly's appeal to have Chicago case thrown out
He asked to have the case thrown out, one day after he was sentenced to 30 years in prison in New York.
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