Macy's downtown candy counter closes
The candy counter in the basement of Macy’s at 111 N. State St., formerly Marshall Field’s, was a one-stop shop for all of customers’ candy needs – until now.
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The candy counter in the basement of Macy’s at 111 N. State St., formerly Marshall Field’s, was a one-stop shop for all of customers’ candy needs – until now.
With less than two days before Christmas, the clock was ticking for last-minute shoppers. It was a madhouse in downtown Chicago as many rushed to wrap up their shopping. CBS 2's Darius Johnson had the latest on the holiday shopping rush Saturday.
Law enforcement sources told CBS 2 it was an off-duty officer who was driving when she lost control and hit a 56-year-old woman. CBS 2's Charlie De Mar reports.
After taking the victims' property, the robber has made purchases and used the victims' bank apps to transfer money to other accounts.
Police said the robbers restrained a 23-year-old man while removing an unknown amount of money.
First Santa and his friends will stop by Macy's on State Street to gather dozens of gifts. Then they'll deliver them with a full police escort to 16 families of fallen or catastrophically injured Chicago police officers.
The shooting happened on State Street near 71st Street.
All three victims were taken to the University of Chicago Medical center in good condition.
CBS 2's Brad Edwards joins staff from the charity to get State Street pedestrians to give to the Salvation Army this holiday season.
The lighting ceremony for the tree is set for 11:30 a.m. Saturday.
Looking to get into the Halloween spirit? The Arts in the Dark Parade is happening in Chicago on Saturday and will feature unique floats, costumes, and puppets. Organizer Sharene Shariatzadeh tells CBS Chicago what more attendees can expect.
The small fire at the store at State and Madison streets was extinguished by sprinklers.
There was a large response from emergency crews, and the store at 1 S. State St. was evacuated.
A survey found 76 percent of attendees said the event positively affected their feelings about the Loop.
The event featuring food, drinks, art, and other items will kick off at 11 a.m. and run until 6 p.m.
The victim was taken to an area hospital in critical condition.
The victim was taken to an area hospital in critical condition.
"It's dangerous," said Bi Nah Davis as he looked at the house at 10222 S. State St. "I live around the corner from that house, and that's my route home every day."
An abandoned home that is falling apart in Roseland is not only a sore sight to see, but it is dangerous and hazardous for neighbors. CBS 2's Shardaa Gray reports.
A "people plaza" reopened on Thursday in the Loop, just in time for summer gatherings.
First opened in 2013, the plaza features seating and tables, shade umbrellas, planters, trees, and public artwork.
Chicago is hosting its annual Memorial Day Parade this weekend and CBS 2’s Audrina Bigos will serve as the emcee for the event. Ann Hickey, from Cultural Affairs and Special Events, and the parade's Grand Marshal Major General Rodney Boyd tell us what families can expect at this year's parade.
Two men – ages 22 and 26 – remained in critical condition at Northwestern Memorial Hospital Sunday afternoon after being shot multiple times throughout the body. CBS 2's Shardaa Gray reports.
The victim was taken to Northwestern Memorial Hospital and was reported in critical condition at the time.
The park where the stabbing happened is just north of the Harold Washington Library.
Have you ever walked into a business with no employees? You may soon; autonomous businesses are becoming more popular.
Matas Buzelis led the Bulls with 29 points, including five 3-pointers.
The lawsuit alleges the teacher engaged in grooming, sexual assault, and abuse against a 15-year-old student who was diagnosed with Down syndrome and intellectual disabilities.
Operation BBQ Relief has been out helping those impacted by last week's EF-3 tornado.
A vote on Monday night from the Joliet City Council could pave the way for the state's largest data center.
A judge blocked a set of changes to the childhood vaccine schedule recommended by allies of Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy, dealing a setback to the Trump administration's efforts to overhaul federal vaccine policy.
Border Patrol official Gregory Bovino was pulled away from a high-profile role leading immigration raids in major U.S. cities, including Minneapolis, earlier this year.
Do you know where your polling place is? Here's how to find where to vote in Tuesday's Illinois primary election.
The Chicago Board of Elections said early voting numbers for the 2026 Illinois primary election Tuesday are already higher than previous midterm years.
In remarks ahead of a meeting with the Kennedy Center board of trustees, Mr. Trump provided an update on the ongoing conflict with Iran.
Tenants at a South Loop luxury high-rise that has been plagued with problems like broken elevators are vowing to fight five-day eviction notices.
It's become an annual March Madness tradition at CBS Chicago, pitting our city's best eateries in direct competition in a foodie bracket challenge. We did pizza, we've done Italian beef, we've done Chicago dogs. This year, we're taking flight with wings.
For Cook County residents hoping to lower their property tax bills, applications are open for exemptions.
Officials in the north Chicago suburb of Wilmette issued a warning Tuesday about scammers who are impersonating representatives of village departments.
The war with Iran is causing gas prices to surge, with motorists in Chicago and around the country guaranteed to feel the impact at the pump Monday morning.
A new Iowa law bans local nondiscrimination protections on the basis of gender identity after the state became the first in the U.S. to roll back its civil rights code last year.
Food containing norovirus may smell and taste normal but still cause serious illness if consumed, FDA warns.
Illinois Gov. JB Pritzker on Monday announced a $1.5 billion investment from biotherapeutics company CSL for a new plasma therapy manufacturing plant in Kanakee.
When a doctor was told there was no cure for his daughter's condition, he was motivated to transform not only her health, but the lives of thousands of others.
Ann & Robert H. Lurie Children's Hospital announced this week that it is planning to open a new pediatric hospital in the west Chicago suburb of Downers Grove.
Despite a rash of restaurant closures, veterans of the plant-based food business pushed back against prophecies of doom — and in one case argued that such closures notwithstanding, plant-based eating is only growing.
Two popular Chicago craft breweries – Half Acre Beer Co. and Maplewood Brewery & Distillery – announced on Tuesday they are merging to create a new "premier Chicago beverage company."
Illinois Gov. JB Pritzker on Monday announced a $1.5 billion investment from biotherapeutics company CSL for a new plasma therapy manufacturing plant in Kanakee.
Capital One is laying off more than 1,100 workers at the former Discover headquarters in north suburban Riverwoods.
A new development at the southeast corner of Chicago's East Lakeview community would clear away a medical office building and replace it with a residential high-rise.
Legendary Chicago blues singer and guitarist Buddy Guy took the stage at the Oscars Sunday night, performing alongside the cast of "Sinners."
Amy Madigan, who won the Academy Award for Best Supporting Actress Sunday night, is the daughter of a newsman who helped shape CBS Chicago in the 1960s.
"One Battle After Another" took home several big awards, including Best Picture, Best Director and the newly created Best Casting.
The acclaimed filmmaker, who died in February at age 96, revolutionized the art of documentaries with such films as "Titicut Follies." In an interview recorded last year, the pioneering Wiseman talked about his unusual production methods aimed at capturing life.
Comedy power couple Nick Offerman and Megan Mullally are starring in the Goodman Theatre's new musical coming this summer.
U.S. District Judge Brian Murphy of Boston sided with the American Academy of Pediatrics and other plaintiffs who challenged Kennedy and Health and Human Service’s efforts to cut the number of recommended childhood vaccines.
Researchers looked at saliva samples from participants with people they labeled "hasslers" in their lives, people who frequently caused stress. They found several biomarkers linked to accelerated aging, including inflammation and hormone changes.
From big names like Waymo and Coco to your neighborhood mattress store, more and more locally owned businesses are doing everything from recreation to retail without a single on-site employee.
Another system arrives Tuesday night in the form of a fast-moving clipper, bringing a period of light accumulating snow. Chief Meteorologist Albert Ramon is tracking the latest.
Parents addressed the school board at a meeting on Monday night, saying the administration and board overlooked prior arrests and background checks and allowed him to stay employed at the school.
Sources said the firefighter suffered extensive burns all over his body.
A vote on Monday night from the Joliet City Council could pave the way for the state's largest data center.
Have you ever walked into a business with no employees? You may soon; autonomous businesses are becoming more popular.
The lawsuit alleges the teacher engaged in grooming, sexual assault, and abuse against a 15-year-old student who was diagnosed with Down syndrome and intellectual disabilities.
Streets were left pooled with rainwater, and homes flooded after Sunday night's storms. Residents say there is one clear solution
Have you ever walked into a business with no employees? You may soon; autonomous businesses are becoming more popular.
Streets were left pooled with rainwater, and homes flooded after Sunday night's storms. Residents say there is one clear solution
Attorneys for the family of a woman killed in a crash during a high-speed police chase in 2017 say officers involved failed to activate their body cameras or turned them off during the pursuit.
A new specialized unit is being created to prosecute domestic violence homicides in Cook County, as these killings surged 15% last year, even as overall violent crime declined across Chicago.
After a year of water bill complaints in Lisle, Illinois, the village board is officially moving forward with a plan to review those issues and possibly have the village take over for the private utility that supplies water to part of the village.
Matas Buzelis led the Bulls with 29 points, including five 3-pointers.
The top 16 seeds in the 68-team women's NCAA field will host first- and second-round games, with the regional rounds being played at two neutral sites for the fourth straight year.
Duke is the top overall seed in the NCAA men's college basketball tournament, with Arizona, Michigan, and Florida also landing on the No. 1 line.
The Boilermakers won the Big Ten Tournament for the first time since 2023 and the third time overall.
For Wheaton College's Tess Boyer, her prowess in the pool isn't the only impressive part of her story.
A suspect Is in custody after one person was killed and another was critically injured in a stabbing on Sunday morning at a home in Merrillville, Indiana.
A man was critically injured after he was shot while driving in Chicago's West Humboldt Park neighborhood Sunday night.
A 15-year-old boy was shot and critically wounded this weekend in Joliet, Illinois.
A man stood charged with a hate crime Sunday following an incident at a bakery in the west Chicago suburb of Lombard last week.
A 17-year-old boy was shot and killed Saturday night in the North Park neighborhood on Chicago's Northwest Side.
