What Caught My Eye: Aug, 13, 2023
If you're a puppy lover or attending a comic and fan convention this weekend, you'll want to see what caught CBS 2's Suzanne Le Mignot and Robb Ellis' eye this week.
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If you're a puppy lover or attending a comic and fan convention this weekend, you'll want to see what caught CBS 2's Suzanne Le Mignot and Robb Ellis' eye this week.
From a glimpse inside the National Association of Black Journalists convention to service dogs being trained while watching a show. Here's what caught CBS 2's Suzanne Le Mignot and Ed Curran's eye this week.
Robin Hood Jr. remembers raising his son Rashaun - even going to parenting class himself as a 17-year-old father - to make sure he had all the tools to raise his son right. CBS 2's Suzanne Le Mignot reports.
From a stunning view of the Chicago skyline to a pet who doesn't like their sleep disrupted. Here's what caught CBS 2's Suzanne Le Mignot and Robb Ellis' eye this week.
The sold-out Renaissance Tour featuring Beyoncé along with the Pitchfork Music Festival is bringing not just thousands of visitors, but business to shops and services in the city.
From a cat who's looking to catch a nap after dinner to a visitor that's helping Robb keep his garden safe. Here's what caught CBS 2's Suzanne Le Mignot and Robb Ellis' eye this week.
It's an instant vacation with a touch of beauty and color. From a captivating waterfall to vibrant alliums, and a visit from a swallowtail butterfly. Here are three photos that caught CBS 2's Suzanne Le Mignot and Robb Ellis' eye this week.
From a beautiful sunrise taken by a loyal viewer to what's new in Robb's garden. Here's a look at what caught CBS 2's Suzanne Le Mignot and Robb Ellis' eye this week.
From a stunning view from a spa in California to the vibrant color of the purple coneflower. Here's what caught CBS 2's Suzanne Le Mignot and Robb Ellis' eye this week.
Sarah MacCallum of Noble Schools also says the Supreme Court decision leaves upcoming college seniors with a lot of questions. CBS 2's Suzanne Le Mignot reports.
The Noble Schools official called U.S. Supreme Court ruling rejecting affirmative action a huge blow when it comes to equality and diversity. CBS 2's Suzanne Le Mignot reports.
Police said a wrong-way in a black Ford F-150 driver went northbound in the southbound lanes near Lorenzo Road and mile marker 238, striking a light-colored GMC Yukon head-on and killing a man and woman people in the GMC. CBS 2's Suzanne Le Mignot reports.
Ronald Dube, 35, and Kelly Quinlan-Dube, 34, both of Emington, Illinois in Livingston County, were killed in the crash
From an update involving one of the PAWS Pet of the Week to a plant used as an additive in coffee. Here's what caught CBS 2's Suzanne Le Mignot and Robb Ellis' eye this week.
The residents of the Hickory Ridge Lake Apartments complex say they are being evacuated because of mold and other problems. CBS 2's Suzanne Le Mignot reports.
CBS 2's Suzanne Le Mignot spoke to tenants, who are frustrated - and are still paying June rent.
If you're looking for a possible new beach to visit or love the sight of bee balms, take a look at what caught Suzanne Le Mignot and Robb Ellis' eye this week.
From our continued series of plants to a look at the prize of the Indy 500, here's what caught CBS 2's Suzanne Le Mignot and Robb Ellis' eye this week.
The foundation is hosting its annual walk with CBS 2’s Ed Curran serving as emcee for the event. The money raised will go towards research and services for those in need. Jacqueline Burgess-Bishop, CEO of the foundation, talks with our Suzanne Le Mignot to provide a preview of the walk.
It has been nearly three years since Walter Williams Jr. was hit and killed while on his bike. CBS 2's Suzanne Le Mignot reports.
The program is inspired by a book, “Addicted in Film: movies we love about the habits we hate.” CBS 2's Suzanne Le Mignot reports.
If you love baby chickens or maybe Siberian irises are more your thing. Here's a look at what caught our Suzanne Le Mignot and Robb Ellis's eye this week.
From a cat caught in the act to a plant that you may have in your backyard. Here's a look at what caught CBS 2's Suzanne Le Mignot and Robb Ellis' eye this week.
A 2-year-old girl at the Near West (12th) District police station had been without her thyroid medication and had small masses forming under her skin. CBS 2's Suzanne Le Mignot told officers what was happening, and they immediately called for an ambulance.
Among the migrants are a family who traveled through treacherous conditions to get to the U.S. and to Chicago. CBS 2's Suzanne Le Mignot reports.
Illinois American Water and Aqua Illinois are both seeking rate increases that would raise monthly bills by as much as $28, while their parent companies seek regulatory approval to merge — a deal a consumer watchdog says would give one company control of nearly all regulated water customers in the state.
Mayor Brandon Johnson joined officials from the Chicago Park District on Thursday to announce plans for air-conditioning upgrades at 42 Chicago parks.
Francesca Hong has not backed away from calls to defund and abolish the police, raise taxes on the wealthy, and create a state-owned bank — positions now facing voters in a state Trump has carried twice.
Illinois Secretary of State Alexi Giannoulias on Thursday urged parents to be informed before buying e-bikes for their children.
The Chicago Symphony Orchestra's summer home in Highland Park reopened after a $70 million gut renovation that redesigned the stage to reduce sound levels harmful to musicians.
Illinois American Water and Aqua Illinois are both seeking rate increases that would raise monthly bills by as much as $28, while their parent companies seek regulatory approval to merge — a deal a consumer watchdog says would give one company control of nearly all regulated water customers in the state.
Francesca Hong has not backed away from calls to defund and abolish the police, raise taxes on the wealthy, and create a state-owned bank — positions now facing voters in a state Trump has carried twice.
Andrew Boutros, U.S. Attorney for the Northern District of Illinois, appeared Thursday morning before a federal judge who said he violated court orders regarding sealed criminal charges.
Maine Democratic Senate candidate Graham Platner is suspending his campaign against GOP Sen. Susan Collins, after a woman accused him of sexually assaulting her five years ago.
State Rep. Carol Ammons (D-Urbana) has been charged with orchestrating an alleged scheme to receive illegal cash kickbacks from her own campaign account and from local nonprofits for which she helped secure state grant funding.
Chicago remained the most bed bug-treated city in the country, according to Orkin's latest annual rankings covering a full year of residential and commercial treatment data.
Illinois Attorney General Kwame Raoul this week warned residents cleaning up from last month's storms to be on the lookout for scams.
Illinois Gov. JB Pritzker on Thursday signed several new consumer protections into law, including a ban on junk fees.
CBS News Chicago has learned that Illinois home insurance premiums are not only higher than the nation's average, but going up faster too.
As an alternative to legalizing video gambling terminals citywide, Bally's offered to open slot machine lounges at O'Hare and Midway, saying the move would replace the $6.8 million the city budgeted from VGTs.
In a major turnaround in the opioid crisis, overdose deaths are falling across Chicago and Cook County.
The north Chicago suburb of Glenview became the latest Illinois municipality this week to confirm mosquitoes testing positive for the West Nile virus this year.
Environmental and community groups are suing the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency for failing to act on a petition challenging U.S. Steel Gary Works operating permit renewal.
In the four years since Roe v. Wade was overturned and Illinois became a destination for abortion care, Illinois providers and advocates have rebuilt the state's infrastructure to support the tens of thousands of people who travel to the state for abortion services every year.
June is National Aphasia Awareness Month, raising awareness of a disorder that affects a person's ability to speak, write, and understand both spoken and written language.
Illinois American Water and Aqua Illinois are both seeking rate increases that would raise monthly bills by as much as $28, while their parent companies seek regulatory approval to merge — a deal a consumer watchdog says would give one company control of nearly all regulated water customers in the state.
The Federal Trade Commission and attorneys general from several states secured a right-to-repair settlement Wednesday with agriculture equipment giant Deere & Co. — commonly known as John Deere — that requires the company to let farmers and independent shops fix their own equipment.
Chicago Soul Café opened Monday at 6248 S. St. Lawrence Ave.
The Chicago Bears this weekend said they are assessing land at Wolf Lake Terminals in Hammond, Indiana, for a possible new stadium.
As an alternative to legalizing video gambling terminals citywide, Bally's offered to open slot machine lounges at O'Hare and Midway, saying the move would replace the $6.8 million the city budgeted from VGTs.
The Chicago Symphony Orchestra's summer home in Highland Park reopened after a $70 million gut renovation that redesigned the stage to reduce sound levels harmful to musicians.
Bonnie Tyler, the Welsh pop star best known for singing the chart-topping power ballad "Total Eclipse of the Heart" in 1983, has died. She was 75.
The nominations for the 78th annual Primetime Emmy Awards were announced Wednesday morning in Los Angeles, with the final season of HBO Max's "Hacks" setting a new record for the most nominations in a single year for a comedy series.
Nikki Glaser, Michelle Wolf, Ali Siddiq and Bert Kreischer are among the comedians coming to the city to perform from Nov. 5 to Nov. 15.
Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce were married as they celebrated their wedding with hundreds of guests Friday at Madison Square Garden in New York City.
Meteorologist David Yeomans has the extended forecast.
A 16-year-old boy was charged this week in a mass shooting that left three people dead in Chicago's West Chatham community in 2024.
Andrew Boutros, U.S. Attorney for the Northern District of Illinois, appeared Thursday morning before a federal judge who said he violated court orders regarding sealed criminal charges. Asal Rezaei reports.
Jackie Kostek is jumpstarting your at The Greggory in South Barrington.
This weekend, a lot of people will be getting down to house music — a Chicago original — at the Chosen Few Picnic & Music Festival in Jackson Park. Joining Audrina Sinclair is actress and Chosen Few co-host Lisa-Raye McCoy. DJs Tony Hatchett and Terry Hunter are also in studio with us.
U.S. Attorney Andrew Boutros appeared Thursday morning before a federal judge who said he violated court orders regarding sealed criminal charges.
The third child who died when a boat capsized on Geneva Lake in Wisconsin during a severe storm has been identified by family members.
Two men were shot while sitting inside of an SUV in Chicago's West Pullman neighborhood overnight.
Chicago remained the most bed bug-treated city in the country, according to Orkin's latest annual rankings covering a full year of residential and commercial treatment data.
Illinois American Water and Aqua Illinois are both seeking rate increases that would raise monthly bills by as much as $28, while their parent companies seek regulatory approval to merge — a deal a consumer watchdog says would give one company control of nearly all regulated water customers in the state.
New Cook County State's Attorney Eileen O'Neill Burke is fighting innocence claims more often than her predecessor, Kim Foxx, and hiring outside counsel to help.
On Tuesday evening, CBS News Chicago reported on wild weeds taking over a property in the South Side's Washington Heights neighborhood, and neighbors who said they spent months trying to get help.
Kevin Jackson was wrongfully convicted of murder and spent 22 years in prison before he was freed. Now he has realized his dream by starting a landscaping business. But his quest to be declared innocent continues.
The weeds keep growing, and the complaints keep piling up, but neighbors on one street in the Washington Heights community on Chicago's South Side say nothing is changing.
City officials unveil underground stormwater storage units to reduce flooding on the West Side
The WNBA will be holding some marquee All-Star events at Chicago's newly opened Obama Presidential Center later this month.
Pete Crow-Armstrong hit two of Chicago's five home runs and the Cubs outslugged the Baltimore Orioles 9-7 on Wednesday night.
Phil Regan, who pitched for four major league teams over 13 years before spending five more decades in the game as a coach, manager and scout, has died.
New Chicago Blackhawks defenseman Ian Cole called the team an up-and-coming group.
Chicago Blackhawks center Connor Bedard will be out for four months after undergoing shoulder surgery, the team announced Wednesday.
Thieves left empty-handed in an attempted crash-and-grab burglary in Chicago's Budlong Woods neighborhood early Thursday, police said.
A 16-year-old boy was charged this week in a mass shooting that left three people dead in Chicago's West Chatham community in 2024.
The men accused in a crime spree that involved an attack on a CBS News Chicago crew last week were back in court Wednesday morning.
A former Wisconsin judge will soon learn her sentence for felony obstruction for helping an immigrant evade federal officers.
One person was killed, and another was injured after two shootings less than a mile apart on Tuesday night.
