Lincolnwood Chamber Orchestra to perform free show in support of Ukrainians
The program is called "Genocide in Europe" and will feature music from Ukrainian, Armenian, Bosnian, Jewish, and Macedonian composers.
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The program is called "Genocide in Europe" and will feature music from Ukrainian, Armenian, Bosnian, Jewish, and Macedonian composers.
The program is called "Genocide in Europe" and will feature music from Ukrainian, Armenian, Bosnian, Jewish, and Macedonian composers.
The show recognizes the cultural contributions of Ukrainians around the world.
Chicago will be celebrating Ukrainian culture in a big way. On Thursday, Art on the Mart will debut a Ukrainian-themed holiday projection at the Merchandise Mart, telling the story of the famed tune "Carol of the Bells."
The mural is the work of a Ukrainian artist and muralist.
"To be able to actually come now to the school and meet the actual kids who were brought over from Ukraine with our help, play for them and then to sing their national anthem with us is just an unbelievable feeling."
"My dream? Open my bakery business."
You'll find the flags from Ida B. Wells to Wacker Drive.
"The good thing about a world record is that there's a world record book. And so if people are looking at it and they're looking at all these cool records, they can see this and be reminded and it helps create awareness about what's going on in Ukraine."
St. Nicholas welcomed more than 70 students from Ukraine during the past school year.
A man who fled from Ukraine 30 years ago is helping another couple who recently fled the country.
"They're looking for help with housing. They're looking for legal help with their immigration forms they need to fill out. And just to orient themselves with how to live life, day to day, in the city."
After pausing operations in March, caffeine brand completes departure and condemns "horrific attacks on Ukraine."
Oksana Skrynyk moved to the U.S. from Ukraine in 2018 with her husband and two sons. They now live in Palatine, and mom says she is dedicating every step of her first half marathon to those dealing with the war overseas.
Thousands of runners gathered downtown Sunday for the 13th annual Life Time Chicago Spring Half Marathon.
A Northbrook doctor along with a nurse are wrapping up their trip to the Poland/Ukraine border to help refugees with medical care.
Indiana National Guard providing aid to Ukrainian forces.
This weekend a local doctor will be trading the northern suburbs of Chicago for the border of Poland and Ukraine. He's stepping up to help refugees fresh from the war-torn country.
Ted Nims is well on his way to achieving his goal of visiting every country. But his most recent journey was not as a tourist, but to help.
A Chicagoan with a passion for traveling took one of his most recent adventures to the most unlikely destinations – the border of the war zone in Ukraine. CBS 2's Charlie De Mar reports.
Organizers are looking for a variety of items to help refugees.
Dancers dressed up in the yellow and blue of the Ukrainian flag at the Alhambra Palace, 1240 W. Randolph St.
It was a Thursday night filled with salsa dancing in the West Loop, all in support of Ukrainian firefighters.
Those with ties to Ukraine worry about conflict fatigue; that our community will forget about the ongoing atrocities of the war. And the war has shown no signs of slowing down. CBS 2's Marissa Perlman reports.
Those with ties to Ukraine worry about conflict fatigue; that our community will forget about the ongoing atrocities of the war. And the war has shown no signs of slowing down.
Chicago's win was the team's first of the season after losing 4-0 to Angel City FC last weekend.
The Chicago Fire Department said it happened in a restaurant in the mall's pedway, in the stretch that connects the CTA Red and Blue lines.
Police said that the victim was approached by an unknown man, who attempted to lure the victim just before 10 a.m. on Saturday.
It was reported that the bus carrying 54 people exited northbound I-43 onto North Webster Avenue when it crossed the roadway and went over an embankment.
Bedard scored his team-leading 29th goal, and Nick Lardis connected as the Blackhawks lost their second straight.
In a 54 to 37 vote, two Democrats voted with all Republicans in attendance to advance Sen. Markwayne Mullin's nomination. A final confirmation vote is expected in the coming days.
Robert Mueller served as FBI director from 2001 to 2013 and led the investigation into allegations of Russian meddling in the 2016 presidential election.
Wait times aren't expected to improve until government funding is restored and TSA officers receive paychecks.
Chicago's public safety plan is in flux after Mayor Brandon Johnson fired his deputy mayor of community safety, Garien Gatewood.
It is unclear under what circumstances President Trump would authorize the use of U.S. troops on the ground in Iran.
Illinois Secretary of State Alexi Giannoulias this weekend issued a warning about a surge in text messages that falsely claim to come from his office or the DMV within it.
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.
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.
Hundreds of workers were locked out of the BP refinery in Whiting, Indiana, on Thursday after contract negotiations failed to produce a deal ahead of a midnight deadline.
The artificial intelligence and cryptocurrency industries have suffered a setback as they try to reshape the midterm elections and establish themselves as power players in American politics.
Wednesday marked the last day to help celebrate Lou Malnati's pizzeria's 55th birthday with a special deal.
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."
Following a ribbon-cutting attended by Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson on Saturday, people were let inside the new space, at 5035 N. Broadway right off Argyle Street, for a special open house.
Chuck Norris' family said his death at 86 was sudden, but did not share any details on the cause.
ABC has canceled its already filmed season of "The Bachelorette" starring Taylor Frankie Paul after video surfaced of a 2023 incident in which she was charged with assault.
Acclaimed Chicago bar and music venue The Hideout has been sold to a performer and former employee, but the owners said it will carry on as the same beloved place that visitors have always known.
Afroman spoke to CBS News after he won the case, which tested the limits of parody and the license artists can take in social commentary directed at public figures.
Nine-year-old Logan was given an award in front of his whole school for helping save a man's life by performing CPR at church.
The family urged people to go back over their memories between Jan. 31, when Nancy Guthrie was last seen, and Feb. 1, as well as the evening of Jan. 11.
The Wisconsin State Patrol assisted with a vehicle inspection to identify any potential mechanical issues. Police said they will determine whether to refer charges against the bus driver.
A 26-year-old man and two other men of unknown age were all in the driveway of an apartment complex when someone shot them.
Around 12:40 p.m., a man driving a pick-up truck crashed into the American Science and Surplus store in Geneva, Illinois. No injuries were reported.
The shooting happened last Thursday as Gorman, 18, was walking with her friends near the pier at Tobey Prinz Beach at Pratt Boulevard to see the Northern Lights.
Two Illinois State University students were among six people wounded in a mass shooting in downstate Normal, Illinois, early Sunday.
It was reported that the bus carrying 54 people exited northbound I-43 onto North Webster Avenue when it crossed the roadway and went over an embankment.
The Chicago Fire Department said it happened in a restaurant in the mall's pedway, in the stretch that connects the CTA Red and Blue lines.
Chicago police on Sunday were looking for the driver behind a hit-and-run that left a teenage girl dead in Chicago's South Shore neighborhood.
United Steel Workers union representatives said that some workers had already had their access cards deactivated.
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.
Chicago's win was the team's first of the season after losing 4-0 to Angel City FC last weekend.
Bedard scored his team-leading 29th goal, and Nick Lardis connected as the Blackhawks lost their second straight.
Chanting in celebration, Illinois fans basked in a second-round victory in the tournament over Virginia Commonwealth University.
Illinois will now go on to face Houston on Thursday, March 26, at the Toyota Center.
Nathan MacKinnon had three assists in Colorado's 4-1 victory over the Chicago Blackhawks, helping the Avalanche become the first NHL team to clinch a playoff spot this season.
Chicago police on Sunday continued to question a person of interest in the shooting that killed Loyola University student Sheridan Gorman in Rogers Park.
Two Illinois State University students were among six people wounded in a mass shooting in downstate Normal, Illinois, early Sunday.
Chicago police were investigating Sunday morning after a man was found shot in the head in the city's Auburn Gresham neighborhood.
One person was killed and two others were wounded in a shooting in Chicago's Bronzeville neighborhood Saturday night.
The ages of the victims range from 22 to 57, according to Chicago police.
