Seniors and veterans honored with special luncheon in Englewood
FIve hundred seniors and veterans were honored with a special post Valentine's Day celebration in Englewood Saturday.
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Chicago church gives out hot meals for Valentine's Day
Volunteers also drove to five different shelters to hand out donations.
Chicago church gives out hot meals for Valentine's Day
For more than five years now, the Good Hope Freewill Baptist Church in East Garfield Park has been opening its doors on Valentine's Day.
For Valentine's Day, Chicago teens, seniors spread love with veterans
Hand-painted bowls filled with cranes and hearts went to 45 veterans on Tuesday.
For Valentine's Day, Chicago teens, seniors spread love with veterans
Teens and seniors on the Southwest Side are giving back to veterans on Valentine's Day. CBS 2's Noel Brennan showed us how the gifts they're making by hand come straight from the heart.
Our favorite romantic movies this Valentine's Day
It's Valentine's Day. You've got the champagne and the perfect dinner and dessert, and now you need the perfect romantic movie. Jim, Marie, Irika, and Joe have their picks.
Anti-Cruelty Society hosting Valentine's Day campaign
Through Feb. 18, you can take a shelter pup on a "Dog DATE Out."
City Cruises offering special Valentine's Day dinner cruises
While the skyline passes by, guests are served a four-course meal, made fresh in the boat's kitchen, which is comparable to any kitchen in the city.
Anti-Cruelty Society hosting Valentine's Day campaign
Even if you don't have a human Valentine, you could find a four-legged one this Valentine's Day.
City Cruises hosts special Valentine's Day dinner cruises
On this Valentine's Day, if you're looking for a romantic dinner with a view, we have just the spot for you. Digital journalist Jamaica Ponder shares a unique date idea that will take you right through the heart of the city.
Lurie Children's 'Handful of Love' campaign accepting Valentine's Day cards for residents
Lurie Children's Hospital wants to spread the love this Valentine's Day weekend.
Lurie Children's 'Handful of Love' campaign runs through Tuesday
They're hoping to send out 10,000 cards to patients this year.
Last day to buy Valentine's Day balloons for residents at DuPage Care Center
Today's the last day to order a Valentine's Day balloon which will be delivered to a care center resident on Feb. 14.
In need of a Valentine's Day date? Take out a dog
The Anti-Cruelty Society is hosting a special Valentine's Day campaign.
Looking for a 'sign' to get a special Valentine's Day Gift? CTA may have an answer
If signs aren't your thing, you can get other items as well, like a t-shirt or mug from the Pink Line.
Looking for a 'sign' to get a special Valentine's Day Gift? CTA may have an answer
It can come from one of your favorite rail stations, across all lines: Pink, Green, Red, Blue, whatever you like. If signs aren't your thing, you can get other items as well, like a t-shirt or mug from the Pink Line.
Lurie Children's Hospital accepting Valentine's Day cards for patients
It's part of their 'Handfuls of Love' campaign that kicked off Wednesday.
Lurie Children's 'Handfuls of Love' campaign accepting messages for patients
The cards will be delivered to the kids on Valentine's Day.
CTA offering station signs, other items for Valentine's Day
Valentine's Day is coming up and if you have no clue what to give that special someone, how about their very own CTA sign.
More Love For Restaurants On Valentine's Day With Eased COVID-19 Restrictions
Valentine's Day can mean a nice date night out, and this year, looser COVID restrictions are bringing people out to restaurants.
Chicago West Side Church Donates Hot Food, Hygiene Supplies To Homeless
The event begins at noon and runs until 3:00 Monday afternoon This is also a chance for people to create a sense of community.
Suburban Charity Gratitude Generation Provides Groceries For Local Veterans In Need
Saturday, volunteers with the Deerfield nonprofit Gratitude Generation made sure more than 550 military families will have a meal this Valentine's Day.
Ladies Of Virtue Volunteers Deliver Valentines Gift Boxes To Young Black Girls
Valentine's Day is Monday, so volunteers on Chicago's South Side are making sure 350 young Black girls know that they are loved.
Send A Valentine's Day Card To A Child At Lurie Children's Hospital
Lurie Children's Hospital is asking for your help to make Valentine's Day special for patients.
This Year, Flowers And Other Items Cost A Little More For Valentine's Day; Those In The Know Explain Why
The CBS 2 Morning Insiders got a look inside a shipping facility in the suburbs handling thousands of flower orders for that special someone. CBS 2's Tim McNicholas showed us Thursday morning how they're handling the rush – and why love costs a little more this year.
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Fire spreads to 3 houses in Elmwood Park
Elmwood Park officials confirmed the damage was reported on both houses next to the fire.
City leaders will hold meeting to discuss handling of migrant, asylum seekers
This all comes after the state stepped in and nixed the migrant tent camp going up at 38th and California in Brighton Park.
Man shot and killed out of Chicago's Ogilvie Transportation Center
He was taken to Stroger Hospital where he died.
Chicago First Alert Weather: Warmer day Thursday
Mild conditions linger Friday with rain arriving at night into Saturday.
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Two men detail their claims of abuse at a place where young children were sent for help
This is national story now percolating right here in Chicago - allegations brought forward in a federal lawsuit by children now grown.
3 killed in shooting at UNLV, suspect dead, police say
Las Vegas police said three people were killed and one person was wounded after a shooting on the University of Nevada, Las Vegas, campus.
After pulling plug on Brighton Park migrant tent camp, Morgan Park site still on the table
Sources said the tents from Brighton Park will be taken down and brought to a second possible camp location in Morgan Park.
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Fire spreads to 3 houses in Elmwood Park
Elmwood Park officials confirmed the damage was reported on both houses next to the fire.
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Two men detail their claims of abuse at a place where young children were sent for help
This is national story now percolating right here in Chicago - allegations brought forward in a federal lawsuit by children now grown.
Foxx calls findings on how many Black women were victims of crime in 2022 "jarring"
Foxx is one of a handful of local, state, and national leaders responding a CBS 2 series of reports, Investigating Injustice: Black Women At Risk.
Chicago's enters new deal with crime database from same company as ShotSpotter
As CBS 2 Investigator Megan Hickey reported, the way the public found out about the deal CrimeTracer was surprising.
Chicago woman says towing company demanded over $10,000 to get her car back
Elaine Kelly said when she finally got it back, her car appeared more damaged - with the inside was ransacked and some of her personal property missing.
Man called to report SUV on train tracks in Michigan, but Amtrak train hit it anyway
Amtrak said they were never notified of the SUV on the tracks before the crash last week, was despite a warning call a full 41 minutes earlier.
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Wisconsin judge upholds earlier ruling that state law permits abortions
Judge Diane Schlipper ruled an 1849 Wisconsin law prohibits someone from attacking a woman in an attempt to kill her unborn child but doesn't apply to consensual medical abortions.
Nearly $5 billion in additional student loan forgiveness approved
This latest $4.8 billion in relief brings the grand total of approved debt cancellation by the administration to $132 billion for over 3.6 million Americans.
Trump says he would be a dictator only on "Day One" if he wins a second term
Former President Donald Trump would not say whether he plans to go after political opponents if he were re-elected president .
Four highlights from the fourth Republican presidential debate in Tuscaloosa
Just four candidates faced off in Tuscaloosa Wednesday night, the smallest field yet on a 2024 GOP presidential debate stage.
Concern rises among Chicago universities, students about antisemitism, Islamophobia
Pro-Israel and pro-Palestine rallies have been seen at universities across the Chicago area.
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Privacy concerns at Chicago parking garage prompt proposed law change
Not only did CBS 2 hear from more upset customers, but also from Illinois Secretary of State Alexi Giannoulias.
St. Charles residents flee senior community after 300% increase in costs
Over the last several weeks, the Saint Charles senior living community has become a bit of a ghost town.
Rivers Casino Des Plaines warns of data breach affecting customer, staffer information
Casino officials said on Thursday, Nov. 2, they determined hackers got into their system and stole personal information about Rivers Casino staffers, customers, and online sports book customers.
Illinois congressman steps in after feds fail to reimburse COVID-19 testing labs
We previously told you about small business owner Janine Morabito's struggle after getting stiffed by Uncle Sam. There are several others in the same boat.
Consumer watchdog lists '10 Worst Toys' for 2023, highlights child safety concerns
W.A.T.C.H. – World Against Toys Causing Harm – issued a list Wednesday of toys they said are hazardous and should not be in children's hands.
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Panera's caffeine-fueled lemonade cited in second death, suit says
Casual dining chain faces another wrongful death suit related to its Charged Lemonade after cardiac arrest of Florida man.
Slow COVID-19 booster rollout cost thousands of lives, new study says
Researchers estimated that through June 2022, if the U.S. moved at a faster pace to approve it and get people boosted, an estimated 29,000 lives could have been saved.
UChicago study finds fatty acid found in some red meat can help fight cancer
Before you grab your steak knife, the scientists emphasize that the point of the study is not to advise people to eat more red meat.
Northwestern student says he was hit by norovirus outbreak, and it sent him to ER
The City of Evanston has linked the outbreak to the Big Wig Tacos & Burritos at 950 Church St. in downtown Evanston, which had a $1 burrito night for Northwestern students this past weekend.
Norovirus outbreak linked to $1 burrito special for Northwestern University students
Investigators have learned that people reported stomach cramps, vomiting, and diarrhea after eating at Big Wig Tacos & Burritos.
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Crowds, record day of revenue point to comeback on Chicago's Magnificent Mile
According to The Magnificent Mile Association, a record $31.7 million in revenue was set in November on a single day.
Who is moving into those vacant Bed, Bath & Beyond stores?
Who will be moving into closed Bed, Bath & Beyond stores nationwide and in the Chicago area? Court documents provide some clues.
South Shore yoga studio strives for inclusive, calm vibe
It's Small Business Saturday 2023, a big day to highlight the success of entrepreneurs who started small and are working hard to make it big.
Shoppers turn out in Ravenswood for Small Business Saturday
Three of the trolleys were running on Small Business Saturday, making eight stops in Ravenswood so people could visit their favorite shops.
Chicago's Berlin nightclub closes doors; union says club made "wrong decision"
Berlin announced that "the party" ended at 5 a.m. Sunday, Nov. 19.
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DePaul now 1-7 after getting routed by Texas A&M
The Blue Demons lost their fifth straight.
DeMar DeRozan scores 29 points, Bulls beat short-handed Hornets
Nikola Vucevic had 20 and 11 rebounds for the Bulls and Coby White added 19 points.
Amid questions over future with Bears, Fields isn't worried about the noise
The final stretch of the season could be Fields' last chance to show he's the quarterback of the future, and the Bears don't need to draft his replacement.
Blackhawks fall to Predators in shootout for fourth consecutive loss
Connor Bedard scored in the shootout for the 'Hawks, but Tyler Johnson was stopped by Juuse Saros.
Loyola gets knocked off by Tulsa, falls to 5-4
Jayden Dawson led the way for the Ramblers (5-4) with 26 points.
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'BOOP! The Betty Boop Musical' premieres at Chicago's CIBC Theatre
The show runs through Christmas Eve.
Norman Lear, legendary TV producer, dies at age 101
Norman Lear created groundbreaking shows like "All in the Family," "Maude" and "The Jeffersons" that took on serious social issues with humor.
Taylor Swift is TIME's 2023 Person of the Year
"This is the proudest and happiest I've ever felt," Taylor Swift told TIME after being named the magazine's Person of the Year for 2023.
Rolling Stones announce second concert in Chicago in June 2024
Tickets for the tour go on sale on Dec. 1. For those who signed up, the presale for tickets went live on Wednesday.
American Blues Theater opens permanent home on Lincoln Avenue in Chicago
The new venue features two theater spaces – a 137-seat proscenium and a 40-seat rehearsal studio.
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3 killed, 1 critically hurt in UNLV campus shooting
Law enforcement sources say the gunman was killed in a shootout with police and he was a former college professor.
Fire spreads to 3 houses in Elmwood Park
Elmwood Park officials confirmed the damage was reported on both houses next to the fire. No injuries were reported.
City leaders meeting to discuss handling of migrants, asylum seekers
This all comes after the state stepped in and nixed the migrant tent camp going up at 38th and California in Brighton Park.
Man shot and killed out of Chicago's Ogilvie Transportation Center
Police are searching for the person who shot and killed a man outside the Ogilvie Transportation Center in the West Loop early Thursday morning.
Las Vegas shooting: 3 killed at UNLV, suspect dead, police say
Three people were killed and one person was wounded in a shooting on the University of Nevada, Las Vegas, campus Wednesday afternoon, police said.
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Billboards in Kansas City seek information on fugitives with ties to Chicago
They are among 15 people who have been indicted in the case out of U.S. District Court in the Western District of Missouri.
Police officer from Elgin, Illinois faces child pornography charges
Officer Jordan Collins was taken into custody while on duty Monday.
Former NFL player Sergio Brown pleads not guilty to murder of his mother
An autopsy determined Myrtle Simmons-Brown died from blunt force trauma. Prosecutors said Brown's DNA was found under her nails.
Eugene McLaurin pleads guilty to shooting CPD officer, 2 ATF agents in Morgan Park in 2021
The officer and agents were conducting an undercover investigation when Eugene McLaurin mistook them for rival gang members.
UNLV shooting suspect dead after 3 killed on campus, police say
Las Vegas police said three people were killed and one person was wounded after a shooting on the University of Nevada, Las Vegas, campus.
