Second person charged in St. Patrick's Day death of Palos Hills Marine Daniel Martinez
Daniel Martinez of Palos Hills was stabbed to death outside a bar, while visiting friends in Boston last Saint Patrick's Day.
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Beverly historian celebrates St. Patrick's Day with residents
"It was wonderful to see the neighborhood enjoying themselves together."
City of Aurora celebrates St. Patrick's Day with flag raising ceremony
The event featured Irish dancers, bagpipes, and a special proclamation in honor of Irish American Heritage Month.
Crowds return after two years for South Side Irish Parade
Irish eyes were smiling in the Beverly neighborhood Sunday for one of the biggest St. Patrick's Day gatherings outside of Dublin. CBS 2's Shardaa Gray reports.
South Side Irish Parade returns after two-year absence due to pandemic
Irish eyes were smiling in the Beverly neighborhood Sunday for one of the biggest St. Patrick's Day gatherings outside of Dublin.
Crowds pack banks of Chicago River again to watch it get dyed green
The color of the day in Chicago is green. The Chicago River is all decked out for St. Patrick's Day, and this year people were part of fun once again.
After two-year COVID hiatus, Chicago goes Irish again for St. Patrick's Day weekend festivities
"I'm kind of impressed. I didn't think there would be that many people out here, and it's kind of weird seeing everybody's face," Laura Bencsics said.
Old Saint Pat's Church host Shamrock'n The Block celebration
The festivities don't end after the dyeing of the Chicago River. The party continues on the Near West Side over at Old Saint Patrick's Church.
Relatives of the men who started Chicago River dyeing tradition feel their legacy is in jeopardy
The dyeing of the Chicago River is not just a city tradition -- it's also a family tradition for the relatives of the two men who first came up with the idea, and now they want to make sure their legacies live on. .
South Side Irish Parade to resume with founding families carrying on tradition
Caitlin and her brother George – along Mary and her brother Patrick – are the wee, wee folks who just so happen to be the heirs and heiresses of the South Side Irish Parade.
Chicago small businesses celebrate normalcy as they celebrate St. Patrick's Day
Chicago’s St. Patrick’s Day festivities are back on this weekend after two years off – with COVID restrictions gone, masks off, and crowds returning. CBS 2's Tara Molina reports.
Business owners pleased to see normalcy this St. Patrick's weekend
Chicago’s St. Patrick’s Day festivities are back on this weekend after two years off – with COVID restrictions gone, masks off, and crowds returning. CBS 2's Tara Molina reports.
Small business owners thrilled for normalcy and crowds for St. Patrick's weekend
Chicago's St. Patrick's Day festivities are back on this weekend after two years off – with COVID restrictions gone, masks off, and crowds returning.
St. Patrick's Day parades returning to Chicago; river to be dyed green Saturday
"I think it's amazing. I'm very lucky to be here on the weekend celebrating St. Patrick's Day," said John Gormley, who is visiting from Ireland.
Tinley Park Irish parade returns Sunday
An annual St. Patrick's Day tradition resumes Sunday.
A Disappointment May Be Coming For St. Patrick's Day: Corned Beef Prices Are Shooting Up, Some Local Butchers Aren't Even Carrying It
A few dinner plates might be going without corned beef this year, as the price to stock the meat keeps going up.
'We're Slowly Getting Back To Normal': Chicago Bars Say They'll Respect COVID Restrictions For St. Patrick's Day
"It's feeling like we're slowly getting back to normal. And I hope by this time next year, we can put this all behind us."
Only One Chicago Bar Cited For COVID-19 Restrictions During St. Patrick's Day Celebrations Saturday Night
The city's Department of Business Affairs and Consumer Protection said Sunday that it saw very high compliance at bars and restaurants during St. Patrick's Day celebrations the night before.
Chicago River Dyed Green In Scaled-Back St. Patrick's Day Celebrations
The City of Chicago unexpectedly dyed the Chicago River green Saturday morning as part of its long-standing tradition to celebrate St. Patrick's Day.
Chicago Bars, Restaurants Prepare For St. Patrick's Day COVID-19 Restrictions
With bar and restaurant owners set to lose it all if they do not follow Chicago's strict COVID-19 related guidelines, managers are prepping for a very different holiday.
St. Patrick's Day Celebrations Will Look Different In Chicago This Year Or There Could Be Fines
With city and state health officials urging people not to gather in celebration, like many chose to last year, CBS 2 found event after event is still on for St. Patrick's Day.
St. Patrick's Day Irish Recipes To Prepare While Stuck At Home Due To Coronavirus
Authentic Irish recipes for your socially distant St. Patrick's Day celebration.
5 St. Patrick's Day Drink Recipes To Make While Social Distancing From Coronavirus
These boozy beverages will turn any St. Patty's Day spent social distancing into one that keeps your spirits high.
Small Business Owners Worry About Impact Of Restaurant, Bar Closure Due To Coronavirus
Small business owners that took a hit with the canceled St. Patrick's Day celebrations are now fearing even more of a financial struggle.
Chicago To Require Bars And Restaurants That Sell Alcohol To Limit Capacity
Chicago will now require bars and liquor establishments to have less than half their regular maximum capacity of customers and a maximum of 100 people.
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CPD vehicle damaged as large crowd of teens gathered on street in Lakeview
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Six suburban Cook County voting precincts to stay open late
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COPA releases video of Englewood shooting that wounded CPD Officer Erik Moreno
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4th person dies from Amtrak derailment in Missouri; safety upgrades had been urged for site of wreck
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Chicago First Alert Weather: Sun peeks through clouds
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Police search for Bucktown electronics repair shop burglar
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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
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Bid to raise threshold for speed camera tickets stalls; Lightfoot allies delay final vote
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Six suburban Cook County voting precincts to stay open late
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Trump grabbed steering wheel to get to Capitol on Jan. 6, aide testifies
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Dixmoor Treasurer Anthony McCaskill arrested after fireworks complaint in Harvey
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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.
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Getting Hosed: Chicago landlord receives water bill for $10,000, with no warning
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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
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COVID-19 vaccines to be available for younger children soon, but many parents still hesitant
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CDC and FDA clear the way for COVID vaccines for kids under 5
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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
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Chicago-based Mondelez buys Clif Bar & Co. for $3 billion
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White Sox lose to Angels, have now dropped five of six
Taylor Ward hit a go-ahead double in the seventh inning, Noah Syndergaard snapped a four-game losing streak and the Los Angeles Angels rallied for a victory over the Chicago White Sox on Monday night.
Luke Richardson officially named new Blackhawks coach
Richardson, 53, replaces interim head coach Derek King.
Bulls introduce draft pick Dalen Terry, focus on keeping Zach LaVine
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Up and coming sportscaster Jason Ross Jr. already making a name for himself on Chicago airwaves
The moment Ross hits the airwaves, you know he's doing exactly what he was meant to do.
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.
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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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Chicago First Alert Weather: Sunny Primary Day
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Bucktown electronics repair shop burglarized
Chicago police are searching for at least one suspect in a burglary at an electronics repair shop in Bucktown. The burglary took place at E-Repair on North Avenue near Paulina around 4:30 Tuesday morning.
Illinois Primary Election Day voting underway
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Candidates hope to turn out the vote on Primary Day
One of the biggest races to keep an eye on Tuesday is the Republican Primary for Illinois governor.
Cars damaged when bricks from wall under McCormick Place Lakeside Center fall onto DuSable Lake Shor
At least two cars were damaged by falling debris. The Fire Department said no one was hurt.
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