Aurora museum honoring legacy of women in the military with "Hidden Warriors" exhibit
Museum Curator Eric Pry said the exhibit features the personal stories of women veterans from Aurora; along with photographs and artifacts.
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Exhibit honoring military women in Aurora opening Friday
The exhibit highlights the challenges women have faced and overcome while serving in the armed forces.
Plane carrying National Guard chief returns to Midway International Airport after hitting bird
Ramp personnel were examining the plane at the airport – including the leading edges of the port side wing and also the nose.
'Very happy with it': After years of delays, veterans celebrate Veterans Day in new home
"We are in the final stages of our veterans administration certification. The federal VA wants you to operate a facility at a certain level so they can assure that your policies and your programs are all in order."
Illinois soldier buried more than 70 years after dying in Korean War
Army Corporal William M. Zoellick went missing in North Korea in November of 1950 when he was only 18 years old.
After almost 80 years, a Chicago man killed in World War II finally laid to rest
A team of scientists was tasked with identifying the remains of thousands of lost veterans, including Lt. Col. Addison Baker.
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Woman injured when pickup truck crashes into building in Highland, Indiana
The driver told police he had accidentally pressed the accelerator instead of the brake pedal while in the parking lot.
Palatine church hosting drive-thru donation event for displaced fire victims
On Monday and Tuesday, Christ Lutheran Church in Palatine will be holding a drive-through donation event from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.
New foods and flavors featured for White Sox concessions this year
The Sox home opener is April 3rd against the San Francisco Giants.
Michigan State student remains in critical condition weeks after mass shooting
The shooting left three dead and five others wounded after a gunman went onto campus and opened fire.
CTA ridership jumps nearly 25% in 2022, but still trails far behind pre-pandemic levels
Total CTA ridership is still only about half of what it was before COVID-19.
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Will County Coroner's office identifies man found dead in crate in 1980
On July 30, 1980, the man was found dead in a sealed wooden crate at the Lockport locks power plant.
Woman injured when pickup truck crashes into building in Highland, Indiana
The driver told police he had accidentally pressed the accelerator instead of the brake pedal while in the parking lot.
Palatine church hosting drive-thru donation event for displaced fire victims
On Monday and Tuesday, Christ Lutheran Church in Palatine will be holding a drive-through donation event from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.
New foods and flavors featured for White Sox concessions this year
The Sox home opener is April 3rd against the San Francisco Giants.
Michigan State student remains in critical condition weeks after mass shooting
The shooting left three dead and five others wounded after a gunman went onto campus and opened fire.
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Highland Park lets residents know about extra water use before bill comes
Residents said alerts about problems such as a broken sprinkler head, a running toilet, and even a massive pipe burst have saved them thousands.
Organizations sue over plans to expand toxic sludge dumpsite on southeast lakefront
The dump is located at the mouth of the river next to the lakefront park of Calumet Park.
COPA Chief administrator clears up misconceptions about what agency does
CBS 2 Investigator Megan Hickey sat down with Kersten, who said transparency is the agency's number one goal.
Illinois foster children are being moved repeatedly from one place to another
The CBS 2 Investigators delve into a practice the state was ordered to fix decades ago.
Aurora police program seeks to prevent another Henry Pratt massacre
It has been four years since the deadly mass shooting at the Henry Pratt Company in Aurora – after which it was discovered that the gunman's Firearm Owners Identification Card had been revoked, but he still had a gun.
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Vallas and Johnson address controversies, fire off familiar attacks at latest debate
The candidates largely repeated familiar talking points.
Johnson, Vallas pick up more endorsements 2 weeks before Election Day
The two candidates will go head-to-head in the runoff election on April 4.
Vallas, Johnson answer questions separately in latest mayoral forum
All the questions at the event were sponsored by 17 Black and Latino organizations – and were geared toward addressing concerns in those communities.
Vallas, Johnson keep busy on campaign trail ahead of early voting in mayoral race
Both candidates spent part of their day visiting Black churches as they seek to shore up their support in the African American community.
Pilsen and Little Village activists want mayoral candidates to make environmental issues a priority
While public safety has become a central issue in the upcoming mayoral runoff, community activists are hoping to shine a light on environmental justice in their neighborhoods.
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Raoul, 21 other attorneys general urge Kia and Hyundai to do more to stop car thefts
Since a surge in thefts of the vulnerable Kia and Hyundai models, the South Korean automakers have rolled out more anti-theft software, but the attorneys general are pushing for them to do more.
Highland Park lets residents know about extra water use before bill comes
Residents said alerts about problems such as a broken sprinkler head, a running toilet, and even a massive pipe burst have saved them thousands.
Relief hard to come by for Chicago area wire fraud scam victims
We've told you about this trick before, where thousands of dollars are transferred out of bank accounts in minutes.
Chicago couple 'bombarded' with cold calls from attorneys after fender bender
CBS 2 found how law firms were able to get the couple's information and how the calls were likely unlawful.
Woman says Rokaitis Towing took her car from Chicago Ridge Mall parking lot with no warning
Rokaitis Towing does have a valid towing license for parking lots – but also has three Illinois Commerce Commission citations and 92 complaints.
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Chicago medical expert sounds alarm over drug-resistant Candida auris fungal infections
The number of infections has tripled over the last three years.
Saturday marks three years since COVID-19 was deemed worldwide pandemic
The World Health Organization made the announcement on Wednesday, March 11, 2020.
Cubs top Rangers in Cactus League meetup
Luis Torrens' first home run of the spring put the Cubs up 7-6.
New facility provides a safe space for teens with mental health struggles
The Brookfield facility will offer mental health assessments, classes, and programs like yoga and meditation to any 14- to 18-year-old who wants or needs them.
Doctors raise alarm about drug-resistant Shigella bacteria
Doctors say for the most part, people can fight off such infections on their own. But the drug resistance is a big concern.
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Edward Gardner, co-founder of Soft Sheen Products and titan in philanthropy, dies at 98
Gardner died Monday surrounded by family.
ProMat trade show brings more people to McCormick Place than it did in 2019
Many say the trade show is really meaningful to the city's economic recovery – especially the downtown area.
U.S. government moves to guarantee Silicon Valley Bank depositors' funds
The U.S. government took extraordinary steps Sunday to stop a potential banking crisis after the historic failure of Silicon Valley Bank, assuring depositors at the failed financial institution that they would be able to access all of their money.
Guinness to open brewery, taproom in Fulton Market district
It will open later this summer in a former railroad depot.
The Cure call out Illinois for policies on ticket scalping
The Cure said Illinois is among states that "actually have laws in place that protect scalpers."
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Japan tops defending champ U.S. 3-2, wins World Baseball Classic
Two-way star Shohei Ohtani struck out fellow Los Angeles Angels star Mike Trout to end the game. Ohtani was voted the WBC's MVP and called it "the best moment in my life."
Bulls, Advocate Children's Hospital team up to give young fan VIP experience
The Bulls teamed up with Advocate Children's Hospital to send Ben, a longtime neuro patient there, on a VIP trip to Philly.
Bears' leading tackler from least season signs with Eagles
Nicholas Morrow signed a one-year deal with Philly after a career-high 116 tackles with Chicago in 17 games last season.
Blackhawks get shut out by Avalanche in Denver
Alex Stalock stopped 27 shots for the 'Hawks, who has dropped two straight.
LaVine and DeRozan lead Bulls past 76ers in double overtime
Nikola Vucevic added 21 points and 12 rebounds for the Bulls, who have won three games in a row and five of six.
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Lance Reddick, actor in "The Wire" and "John Wick" movies, dies at age 60
The actor's death was confirmed to CBS News by two of his representatives.
Lyric Opera unveils 2023-24 season; featuring "The Flying Dutchman, "Aida," and Mozart's "Requiem"
The upcoming season includes productions from around the world, ranging from opera classics to more contemporary pieces.
Oscars 2023: List of winners and nominees
"Everything Everywhere All at Once" stormed through awards season, taking the top prize for each of Hollywood's major award shows.
The Cure call out Illinois for policies on ticket scalping
The Cure said Illinois is among states that "actually have laws in place that protect scalpers."
Actor Robert Blake, known for "Baretta" and "Lost Highway," dies at 89
Robert Blake died after a battle with heart disease, his niece told CBS News.
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First Alert Weather: Showers later in the afternoon
Showers develop Wednesday afternoon and become more widespread overnight into Thursday morning.
Church hosting drive-thru donation event for fire victims in Palatine
Bags of donations were dropped off at the community resource center to help the dozens of people left homeless by the fire.
New foods and flavors featured for White Sox concessions this year
We're less than two weeks away from the White Sox home opener, but when you enjoy a ballgame at Guaranteed Rate Field, you'll find a lot more than just a hot dog and chips.
How to celebrate Women's History Month in Chicago
There are so many ways to celebrate Women's History Month, and we're sharing some things to do around Chicago that recognize women in our city. Lynn Osmond, president and CEO of Choose Chicago shares a list of ideas.
Emergency injunction filed to prevent Little Village Discount Mall vendor evictions
Little Village Discount Mall vendors are at City Hall Wednesday morning one day after a court order was filed to help protect them from getting forced out.
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