Salsa dance fundraiser held for firefighters in Kharkiv
It was a Thursday night filled with salsa dancing in the West Loop, all in support of Ukrainian firefighters.
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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.
So far, $ 100,000 has been raised so far. The goal is $150,000. If you want to help millions of Ukrainians displaced by the war, visit unicefusa.org/Illinois.
Millions of refugees have fled Ukraine -- some ending up in Chicago.
More than 100 Ukrainian college students are currently enrolled in online courses for the spring quarter, according to a release from the institution.
Dozens of supporters got together in Elmhurst Wednesday evening to stand in solidarity with Ukraine.
Dozens of supporters got together in Elmhurst Wednesday evening to stand in solidarity with Ukraine. CBS 2's Jackie Kostek reports.
We spoke with UNICEF worker Toby Fricker, who is on the ground in Ukraine, about the struggle to provide humanitarian relief as the war rages on.
As the humanitarian crisis continues in Ukraine, millions of families are in desperate need of help.
"Our musicians wear body armor instead of tuxedos," President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said in a pre-taped message before John Legend and the Recording Academy honored victims of the war.
Another group in Chicago is coming together to raise money for Ukrainians.
Dozens of supporters attended a benefit concert in Chicago's Ukrainian Village neighborhood Friday night to help the people of war-torn Ukraine.
Dozens of supporters attended a benefit concert in Chicago’s Ukrainian Village neighborhood Friday night to help the people of war-torn Ukraine. CBS 2's Jackie Kostek reports.
There is an urgent need right now for everyday things like diapers, food, and clothing, that need will go on long after the war in Ukraine ends.
Liliia Chernytska says with each day that passes, her concern for her home country grows. CBS 2's Meredith Barack reports.
The president criticized oil companies for failing to produce what the country needs, while sitting on "record profits."
"The need is not just going to end overnight. We hope the war will end soon and we pray for peace. But we realize that the need is going to continue to be there."
The organization is also working to bring injured Ukrainian soldiers and children to Chicago.
The mayors of Chicago and Warsaw, Poland are joining forces to help the people of Ukraine.
For Chicago native Jerome Randle, the war in Ukraine hit very close to home. The Hales Franciscan graduate was in his second stint playing professionally there and even represented the country on their national team.
Students from St. Nicholas not only gathered in song and prayer, but kids from other Catholic schools in the city were bussed in for the assembly.
In the war in Ukraine, Russia is ramping up its attacks in the port city of Mariupol, while around the country, Ukrainians continue to hold back Russian ground forces in other major cities. CBS News’ Tom Hanson reports on a rescue mission at the site of another missile strike.
The sister of the Minnesota native killed amid Russian shelling in the city of Chernihiv tells CBS News he "did not feel that the world would let this happen."
Nine Chicago doctors have returned home after going on the ground in Ukraine and Poland.
Megan Coronado is helping ignite the Flames in her first season as head coach at UIC.
The ages of the victims range from 18 to 46, according to Chicago police.
The Chicago Cubs handed the New York Mets their 10th consecutive loss with a 4-2 victory on Saturday.
Two teenagers were charged in multiple ATM burglaries reported at Chicago businesses on Friday.
The item is believed to be one of only a handful of Titanic life jackets still in existence, the auction house said.
Former Illinois House Majority Leader Barbara Flynn Currie, who served 40 years in the General Assembly, died Thursday at 85.
President Trump spoke with CBS News Friday in a new telephone interview.
The House OK'd a short-term renewal of a controversial surveillance program used by U.S. spy agencies, after Republicans revolted and refused President Trump's push for a longer extension.
Chicago residents, businesses, and city employees altogether owe the city more than $8.1 billion in overdue debt, some of it dating back to the 1990s, according to a report from the city's inspector general.
But underground construction work on a presidential bunker underneath the ballroom can continue, the judge said.
A passenger on an American Airlines flight from New York to Chicago has been charged with making a false bomb threat that forced an emergency landing at Detroit Metro Airport last month, according to a federal criminal complaint.
Skyrocketing property taxes continue to be a hot-button issue in Cook County — particularly since last fall, when many residents saw their tax bills increase by 100% or more.
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.
It has been several weeks since West Suburban Medical Center in Oak Park, Illinois, abruptly shut down — and then on Wednesday, it just as swiftly partially reopened, with some services available.
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention says more than 80% of deaths related to pregnancy are preventable, and Black women are three times more likely to die from pregnancy-related causes than white women.
The United States has long struggled with understanding and finding ways to help treat mental illness. A new documentary, which is screening Saturday in Chicago, examines the reality of living with mental illness in America.
Allergy season is here, and the dreaded pollen can trigger sneezing, congestion, wheezing, and shortness of breath.
Northwestern Medicine and the American Red Cross teamed up for a community blood drive in Chicago on Monday morning.
Philz Coffee will once again sport the Pride flag at its cafés after a directive to have them and other flags removed created a backlash.
A new restaurant has joined the busy stretch of Halsted Street toward the south end of Chicago's Lincoln Park neighborhood that is also home to Alinea and Boka.
The federal government is suing Illinois, Connecticut and Arizona over efforts to regulate prediction market operators such as Kalshi and Polymarket.
The owners of the popular Uncommon Ground restaurant, live music venue, and brewery in Chicago's Wrigleyville community announced this week that they're looking for a successor to take over the business.
Chicago consistently ranks in the top three cities in Fortune 500 company headquarters, and now a competition has been launched to build on Chicago's power in business.
Blues icon and world music pioneer Taj Mahal will be headlining the Chicago Blues Festival this June.
The United States has long struggled with understanding and finding ways to help treat mental illness. A new documentary, which is screening Saturday in Chicago, examines the reality of living with mental illness in America.
Afrika Bambaataa, a rapper and producer, was best known for breakthrough tracks like 1982's "Planet Rock" and for founding the Universal Zulu Nation art collective.
Mozart's "Don Giovanni," the local premiere of the 2022 opera "Omar," and a fresh production of "Guys and Dolls" are among the highlights of the 2026-2027 season for Chicago's Lyric Opera.
Federal magistrate Renee Harris Toliver told Pooh Sheisty that the evidence against him is strong.
Having a head coach who knows what it takes to make three NCAA tourney appearances and two NCAA regional finals as a player isn't the only thing that's been good for this team.
The Village of Lincolnshire said officials are monitoring the status of the Des Plaines River, which was determined to be at a moderate level.
Meteorologist Kylee Miller has the extended forecast.
Cleanup for Earth Day were held throughout the city on Saturday.
Two teenagers were charged in multiple burglaries after ATMs were taken from Chicago businesses on Friday.
Many areas across Illinois are dealing with flooding threats after storms Friday night brought heavy rainfall.
A flight from O'Hare International Airport heading to LaGuardia was diverted to Pittsburgh on Saturday afternoon.
Two teenagers were charged in multiple ATM burglaries reported at Chicago businesses on Friday.
Recovery efforts are underway on Saturday after a tornado touchdown has been reported in Lena, Illinois, about 48 miles west of Rockford.
The ages of the victims range from 18 to 46, according to Chicago police.
A specially designed playground in the West Pullman neighborhood is making a difference, addressing flooding and the impact of climate change across Chicago.
A tree planting initiative has kicked off in Chatham, among the Chicago neighborhoods most plagued by flooding, to help with the persistent problem.
Chicago residents, businesses, and city employees altogether owe the city more than $8.1 billion in overdue debt, some of it dating back to the 1990s, according to a report from the city's inspector general.
Some parents in southwest suburban Oswego are fired up, saying the school district invited all non-white students to participate in summer remedial programming, regardless of how they're doing in school.
New proposed Illinois legislation would allow renters or people who can't install massive rooftop panels to also harness the power of the sun.
Megan Coronado is helping ignite the Flames in her first season as head coach at UIC.
The Chicago Cubs handed the New York Mets their 10th consecutive loss with a 4-2 victory on Saturday.
Moisés Ballesteros, Nico Hoerner and Ian Happ homered, and the Chicago Cubs handed the Mets their ninth straight loss, pounding New York 12-4.
The University of Notre Dame and Villanova will kick off both their men's and women's 2026-2027 basketball seasons with an international game in Rome.
Junior Caminero homered and the Tampa Rays scored twice on bases-loaded walks in the ninth inning, rallying for a 5-3 win over the Chicago White Sox.
Three people were killed and one other was wounded in a shooting on Friday afternoon in the West Garfield Park neighborhood.
A well-known café and newsstand in Chicago's Portage Park neighborhood was damaged early Thursday morning when a stolen car that police were pursuing crashed into it.
Gregory Morgan Jr. of Temple Hills, Maryland, was charged Thursday morning with two counts of second-degree assault in the Feb. 5 incident.
Members of the Cook County State's Attorney's office visited CTA train stations across Chicago on Thursday.
Former Virginia Lt. Gov. Justin Fairfax shot and killed his wife and then turned the gun on himself what police described as a murder-suicide in their home in Annandale, Virginia, police said Thursday.
