Awaiting word from friends and relatives in Turkey after earthquake
CBS 2's Marissa Perlman reports Chicago organizations are rushing to help those on the ground effected by the earthquake.
CBS 2's Marissa Perlman reports Chicago organizations are rushing to help those on the ground effected by the earthquake.
"Some of them they left their houses. Some of them don't have a place to stay and it's freezing. Everybody who speaks Turkish has been asking me 'is your family okay?' I say it's not only my family. It's a bunch of people."
The death toll was rising steadily in both countries. A frantic search for survivors is underway. The U.S. and Ukraine are among the many nations offering assistance.
Turkish meteorological officials say the peculiar formation is an example of lens clouds.
If your family still needs a turkey for Thanksgiving, there are a couple giveaways available in Chicago on Tuesday in the West Rogers Park and Humboldt Park neighborhoods.
Experts say you should take it slow and brush up on the technique. CBS News' Ian Lee talked with Paul Kelly of KellyBronze, who holds the world record for festive carver.
The cost of a thanksgiving turkey is sky-high right now because of inflation, but you can get a bird, for free Sunday.
One in four households with children in the Chicago metro area is facing hunger.
One in four households with children in the Chicago metro area is facing hunger.
If you haven't gotten a chance to get your hands on a turkey one high school is making sure you get one.
"Turkeys are all about abundance, community and connection and that's what this story is really about."
Each person who stood in line at the Austin (15th) District police station Friday afternoon was handed a free frozen turkey.
They are partnering with Molina Healthcare and Blue Cross Blue Shield of Illinois to hand out turkeys and hot meals to families.
Blue Cross Blue Shield of Illinois is hosting a friends-giving celebration and giving away turkey and vegetables.
From Thursday through the weekend families can attend turkey giveaways at several locations.
Intense flames came just 15 seconds after the turkey was dropped into the fryer.
Cristo Rey Jesuit High School is partnering with Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Illinois to host a community fair.
The holidays are upon us but not everyone can afford a traditional thanksgiving feast for their families.
Now through Saturday, anyone can visit one of the participating McDonald's locations to grab a turkey and sweet treats from Bimbo's Bakery.
"It really underscores the unpredictable nature of the job that our officers are asked to do at any given time," Wausau Police Patrol Capt. Todd Baeten said.
Mass Transit detectives said the robbery happened on May 9 just after 2 p.m. at the 69th Street stop.
The three-year deal was reached after nurses went on strike three times since August.
Police said the man had a domestic relationship with the woman, but did not elaborate.
Highs will be in the upper 70s with breezy conditions on Wednesday.
Matt Reum was trapped for six days after his truck swerved off the highway, rolled across a creek, and crash-landed underneath a bridge near Portage, Indiana, just before Christmas.
This all comes as homelessness has been on the rise in Chicago, and across Illinois, for years now.
Former Supt. Eddie Johnson was adamant that he is not being paid by the company to promote it. He said he just thinks it works.
Former President Donald Trump's defense rested its case at his "hush money" trial after calling two witnesses to the stand.
Robert Costello, a witness called by former President Donald Trump's defense team, was severely admonished by the judge over his behavior on the stand.
Jan. 6 defendant John Banuelos told the judge he had "nothing to worry about," since Trump would soon "be in office."
A string of recalls connected to Wisconsin-based supplier Schreiber Foods has now extended to Aldi stores after similar recalls at Hy-Vee and other grocery chains.
With more and more such companies popping up, and salespeople showing up on doorsteps, who is making sure they're legitimate?
It also happens that the contractor was on a list specifically provided by the state.
Alderpeople are looking to try to stop rogue towers from making thousands off drivers who thought they were signing their car away to someone they could trust.
Employees at dozens of now-closed Foxtrot Market and Dom's Kitchen stores, now jobless, wonder what comes next for them as their paychecks will soon end.
Chicago health officials said medetomidine has not previously been detected in Chicago.
North Carolina Republicans are pushing forward with their plan to repeal a pandemic-era law, citing crime and recent campus protests.
Thursday was Mental Health Action Day and CBS is partnering with MTV to provide grants to local nonprofits that give people the tools to improve their mental health.
So far, there have been eight cases of invasive meningococcal disease in Chicago in 2024 to date.
Researchers hope their findings will inspire action to make hearing aid devices more affordable since they can cost over $1,000 per ear.
Consumers may pay more, or less, for the same items by stocking up just a few miles away.
Earlier this spring, the grocery store Foxtrot Market ordered 600 baseball caps from local apparel and gift shop Alice & Wonder – only to go out of business abruptly soon afterward.
Kadeya has developed a vending machine that dispenses a drink—and then takes a bottle back, cleans it, and can dispense a new one.
Biden campaigned in the spot where Trump, to much fanfare, lauded a plan by Taiwan-based electronics giant Foxconn plan to build a $10 billion manufacturing facility that was supposed to eventually employ 10,000 people. Except it was never completed.
The Illinois Worker Adjustment and Retraining Notification (WARN) Act requires employers to notify workers of mass layoffs 60 days in advance.
Those auditioning were asked to sing 16 bars a cappella from a contemporary musical theatre song to show their range.
Hip-hop mogul Sean "Diddy" Combs posted a video on social media apologizing for his "inexcusable" behavior and that he takes "full responsibility" for his actions.
Jim Parsons and Mayim Bialik are reprising their roles from "Big Bang Theory" in part one of the "Young Sheldon" series finale.
Steve Buscemi was allegedly punched in the face in Manhattan's Kips Bay neighborhood last week.
This will be the first baby for Hailey and Justin Beiber, who announced their pregnancy after more than five years of marriage.
CBS 2 Meteorologist Mary Kay Kleist has a look at the extended forecast.
Calling all Bluey fans, CBS Chicago's Jackie Kostek gets an inside look at the Bluey immersive experience in Lincoln Park.
CBS 2's Darius Johnson reports a Wicker Park resident is hearing from others who've been attacked, possibly by the same woman she says is mentally ill. She wants the police to help the suspect.
Nurses at Ascension Saint Joseph Hospital have approved a new contract their union spent more than a year negotiating with management.
Dr. Rachel Follmer, assistant professor of developmental behavioral pediatrics at Northwestern University and a physician at Lurie Children's Hospital, says the sounds of cicadas can be difficult for people with autism or sound sensitivities.
Matt Reum was trapped for six days after his truck swerved off the highway, rolled across a creek, and crash-landed underneath a bridge near Portage, Indiana, just before Christmas.
Mass Transit detectives said the robbery happened on May 9 just after 2 p.m. at the 69th Street stop.
The three-year deal was reached after nurses went on strike three times since August.
Police said the man had a domestic relationship with the woman, but did not elaborate.
Highs will be in the upper 70s with breezy conditions on Wednesday.
Former Supt. Eddie Johnson was adamant that he is not being paid by the company to promote it. He said he just thinks it works.
Plenty of high school seniors are 18 years old, and some are even older.
Maria Roque filed numerous police reports and got a protection order. But the system that was supposed to protect her failed.
Chicago does not resell their guns, but some suburban police departments do to reduce costs.
Why are more than 27,000 people in Cook County still holding on to their weapons when they shouldn't?
Mike Tauchman had two hits and two RBIs for the Cubs, who had dropped three of four.
Garrett Crochet and three relievers combined on a two-hitter, Corey Julks and Danny Mendick each had two RBIs and the Chicago White Sox snapped a four-game losing streak by beating the Toronto Blue Jays 5-0.
Manager Craig Counsell also announced Tuesday that struggling starting pitcher Kyle Hendricks is out of the rotation and will move to the bullpen.
Chicago Sky rookie Angel Reese can now call herself a professional sports team owner.
By the seventh inning, Kenwood was still leading 3-1 with one out, when Lane Tech's Tyler Trapp hit a double.
Police said two men began fighting with a victim on a northbound train, and one of the men shot him.
All were being treated at area hospitals Tuesday night.
Ardaries Harris, 26, Jordan Fox, 24, and Roosevelt Veal, 26, each are facing federal conspiracy and weapons charges.
Police and prosecutors say Agnieszka Rydzewski convinced her co-worker and secret lover, Anthony Calderon, to shoot and kill her boyfriend, Arturo Cantu Jr.
Police said the group sometimes used stolen cars to crash into stores, stealing items from inside.