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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8-month-old baby returned safely after home invasion in Irving Park
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Ald. Sophia King announces campaign for mayor
She represents the 4th Ward--Bronzeville, Hyde Park and Kenwood.
Mayor Lightfoot releases budget forecast with $127.9 million shortfall, $42.7 million property tax hike
That property tax hike is about half of what she could have sought under the plan approved by the City Council two years ago tying annual property tax increases to the rise in the consumer price index.
Southwest Side neighbors on edge after car enthusiast takeover turns violent
Residents of the Marquette Park area also fear another takeover could get out of hand again.
Official in charge of overseeing Chicago Police reforms fired a day after critical email to Supt. David Brown
For almost two years, Robert Boik has been in charge of making sure the Chicago Police Department complied with a 2019 consent decree.
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Protestors to gather Wednesday; calling for indictment of CPD officer who shot, killed Anthony Alvarez
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8-month-old baby returned safely after home invasion in Irving Park
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Ald. Sophia King announces campaign for mayor
She represents the 4th Ward--Bronzeville, Hyde Park and Kenwood.
Mayor Lightfoot releases budget forecast with $127.9 million shortfall, $42.7 million property tax hike
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Offer to buy timeshare for over $1 million turns out to be elaborate scam
The timeshare owner says the business sent him elaborate emails and documentation, but the requests for money went on and on – until he was out more than $300,000.
$33.5 million verdict ordered against Village of Dolton in deadly 2016 crash involving police
Attorneys say it all started with a driver rolling through a stop sign.
New motion in R. Kelly case claims deceptive practices by former lead prosecutor
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.
Englewood building residents go for 12 days without water service
That length of time made for a rough situation for people living in the building, and raised questions about why it took so long.
How did a driver end up going the wrong way on I-90, causing crash that killed six?
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Trump says he took the Fifth in New York fraud investigation
The deposition is part of a wide-ranging probe into Trump's business practices by New York Attorney General Letitia James.
Tim Michels wins Wisconsin GOP governor primary, will face Gov. Tony Evers
Tim Michels, a wealthy businessman endorsed by former President Donald Trump, won the Republican primary for Wisconsin governor on Tuesday and will face Democratic Gov. Tony Evers.
Democrat Barnes set to challenge GOP Wisconsin Sen. Johnson
Wisconsin Lt. Gov. Mandela Barnes won the Democratic Senate primary on Tuesday and will face two-term Republican Sen. Ron Johnson in what is expected to be one of the country's most competitive races as the parties battle for control of the U.S. Senate.
Neighbors push back against proposal for gun shop, shooting range in Long Grove
The Long Grove village manager said he has received hundreds of emails about the proposal for a Range USA shop
Offer to buy timeshare for over $1 million turns out to be elaborate scam
The timeshare owner says the business sent him elaborate emails and documentation, but the requests for money went on and on – until he was out more than $300,000.
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Illinois AG warns of scam using phony websites to target banking customers
The scammers make the websites look real as they trick customers to enter their information to create a bank account.
Are we in a recession? An expert says yes, but there's a sliver of good news about falling prices
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.
Inflation is at 40-year high, and one expert says cost of living is even worse than numbers say
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.
Flight delays and cancellations are expected to be a disaster this holiday weekend
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.
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.
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Chicago expecting 20,000 more monkeypox doses in coming weeks.
Chicago's top health official says the rush is on to get more monkeypox vaccine doses to those who need them, as infections continue to rise.
Chicago launches public health plan for monkeypox
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.
U.S. declares monkeypox outbreak a public health emergency
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Neighbors push back against proposal for gun shop, shooting range in Long Grove
The Long Grove village manager said he has received hundreds of emails about the proposal for a Range USA shop
Groupon lays off 500 employees
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Camp Aramoni brings boutique camping experience to site less than two hours away from Chicago
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.
New 'first class' theatre at Wheeling Town Center hopes to draw back in-person crowds
Operators of the new theatre hope enhancing the experience will draw back crowds not since since before the pandemic.
Meet Kyriakos 'Carl' Damianides, proudly at the helm of the Sky-Ride Tap downtown for 50 years
Imagine working at a place 50 years and hoping for 50 more – all because of the people.
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Mike Ditka's Super Bowl sweater up for auction
Legendary Bears coach Mike Ditka's Super Bowl XX sweater vest is being sold through Heritage Auctions, and bids have already topped $30,000.
Cubs score four in 7th, but blow lead and lose to Nats
The Washington Nationals regrouped after blowing a three-run lead, beating the Cubs Tuesday night.
Minus All-Star Tim Anderson, White Sox split twinbill with KC
Lenyn Sosa hit his first major league home run and Yoan Moncada also connected as the Chicago White Sox, minus injured All-Star shortstop Tim Anderson, beat the Kansas City Royals Tuesday night to split a doubleheader.
Sky still in gear for No. 1 seed in WNBA playoffs after loss to Seattle Storm
Breanna Stewart had 25 points and nine rebounds, Gabby Williams added 21 points and seven assists, and the Seattle Storm set a WNBA record with 37 assists in a victory over the Chicago Sky on Tuesday night.
Bears LB Roquan Smith requests trade, says "new front office regime doesn't value me"
"I've been trying to get something done that's fair since April, but their focus has been on trying to take advantage of me," Smith said of the Bears' front office.
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Olivia Newton-John, beloved singer and actress, dies at 73
Her husband John Easterling announced her passing on her Facebook page.
Elton John stops to see preview of Broadway In Chicago's 'The Devil Wears Prada'
A preview performance of Broadway in Chicago's new show "The Devil Wears Prada" had a very special guest in attendance this week.
Ambulance transports, arrests at Lollapalooza down this year compared with last
The Office of Emergency Management and Communications said 68 people were transported by ambulance from Lollapalooza this year, compared with 102 last year.
Lightfoot announces 10-year deal extension to host Lollapalooza in Chicago
Lightfoot's office said the deal comes with an "estimated future financial impact of nearly $4 billion for the Chicago economy."
Mary Alice, Emmy and Tony winning actress, dead at 85
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."
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Protest tonight in support of Anthony Alvarez, shot and killed by CPD
Protesters plan to gather Wednesday night to call for the indictment of the Chicago police officer who shot and killed 22-year-old Anthony Alvarez last year.
Chicago First Alert Weather: Normal for August
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Last supermoon of the year happening this week
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8-month-old baby returned safely after home invasion in Irving Park
The Chicago Fire Department said the 8-month-old girl was taken to Swedish Hospital where her condition was stabilized Wednesday morning.
Mayor Lightfoot's 2023 budget forecast includes $42.7 million property tax hike
Facing the smallest budget shortfall of her tenure, a $127.9 million deficit for 2023, Mayor Lori Lightfoot is expecting a $42.7 million property tax hike as she prepares to run for a second term.
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