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.
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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.
Ladies Of Virtue Mentoring Program Gives 'LOV Boxes' To Girls On Valentine's Day
On this Valentine's Day, a Chicago mentoring organization sent out some love.
Chicago Restaurants Get Creative For Valentine's Day Amid COVID-19 Capacity Restrictions
Valentine's Day usually brings a rush of lovestruck couples to restaurants. That's the case this year too – along with a reprieve from the frigid temps in Chicago, but also with restrictions due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
Chicago Restaurant Owners Hoping For Big Valentine's Day Weekend Despite COVID-19 Pandemic
This weekend is traditionally a big one for restaurants, especially when Valentine's Day falls on a weekend. Some restaurants are just trying to make the best of the restrictions.
Cute Critters Celebrate Valentine's Day At The Brookfield Zoo
According to the Brookfield Zoo, the Animal Programs staff is always thinking of ways to physically and mentally stimulated the animals at the zoo.
Long-Distance Romance In The Time Of COVID: 'I'm Not Gonna Let A Pandemic Ruin The Love That I Have'
Long distance relationships can be tough, even tougher in a pandemic. With Valentine's Day just around the corner, CBS 2 talked to one couple that's making it work from 4,000 miles apart.
Grace Point Place Memory Care Residents Make Valentines For First Responders, And They'll Be Receiving Valentines Too
Residents of a memory care facility in the southwest suburbs wanted to show their support for a group that hasn't stopped working in the outside world.
Special Valentines For Veterans From Chicago Students
All the goodies will be given to veterans in the Road Home Program at Rush Medical Center.
Celebrate Valentine's Day By Sending A Digital Card To A Child At Lurie Children's Hospital
Celebrate Valentine's Day this year with Lurie Children's Hospital.
Send Valentine's Day Cards To Residents At Oak Lawn Memory Care Community
This Valentine's Day, send a card to a resident at an Oak Lawn memory care community.
Get Your Valentine A Pickle Bouquet
Forget flowers and Edible Arrangements, there's a new kind of bouquet you can get your valentine.
Name A Cockroach After Your Ex For Valentines Day At Brookfield Zoo
Not sure how to celebrate Valentine's Day? Brookfield Zoo has an idea for you.
Valentine's Day Gifts For Guys
Valentine's Day is a couple of weeks away, and while flowers, candy and jewelry are some of the top gifts for women, what do you get for the special man in your life?
Today Marks The 90th Anniversary Of Chicago's St. Valentine's Day Massacre
It was 90 years ago today that seven people were murdered in Chicago's Lincoln Park neighborhood, likely at the hand of world-famous gangster Al Capone.
Potbelly Giving Free Cookies To Singles On Valentine's Day
If you're single this Valentine's Day, Potbelly has just the thing to heal your "aching" heart.
Northern Illinois University To Hold Moment Of Silence On 11th Anniversary Of Campus Shooting
On the 11th anniversary of the campus shooting at Northern Illinois University in DeKalb, the school will observe a moment of silence to remember the lives of five students who were killed on Feb. 14, 2008.
Valentine's Day Specials Throughout The Chicago Area
From heart-shaped waffles to chocolate dipping, Chicago-area businesses are making Valentine's Day a little more festive.
4 Can't-Miss Food And Drink Events In Chicago This Week
From a yappy hour for dog lovers to a greenhouse workshop, here's how to add some flavor to your social calendar.
4 Romantic Food And Drink Events To Celebrate Valentine's Day In Chicago This Week
If you love to eat and drink, this week offers a great chance to explore what Chicago's food and beverage world has to offer on Valentine's Day.
Survey: Fewer People Are Celebrating Valentine's Day, But Those Who Do Are Spending More
"With employment and income growing, consumers appear to be expanding the scope of who qualifies for a card or a box of candy."
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White Sox halt 8-game skid, top Twins 4-3
Liam Hendriks pitched a perfect ninth for his 34th save for the White Sox, who moved one game ahead of the Twins for second place in the AL Central.
"So Help Me Todd" to premiere Sept. 29 at 9 p.m. ET / PT
Academy Award-winner Marcia Gay Harden and Skylar Astin star as razor-sharp, meticulous attorney Margaret Wright and Todd, her talented but scruffy, aimless son whom she hires as her law firm's in-house investigator, on the series premiere of the new CBS Original drama.
Teen charged with stealing car at gunpoint with baby inside in Archer Heights
If convicted of the carjacking count, he faces up to 15 years in federal prison.
Man shot during attempted robbery while working at construction site in West Englewood
A man is shot during an attempted robbery in the West Englewood neighborhood Thursday afternoon.
Chicago First Alert Weather: High waves this weekend thanks to remnants of Tropical Storm Ian
Once Ian loses tropical characteristics and low-pressure forms over the eastern seaboard, winds will increase this weekend in Chicago.
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3 members of Janus family died in 1982, and pain has passed on to generations
"It's hard for me to live," said Joe Janus, who lost two brothers and a sister-in-law. "But I still got my daughter, my son, my grandchildren. I've got to live for them."
PainKiller: Unraveling the dark mystery of the Tylenol Murders 40 years later
The case begins with a 12-year-old Elk Grove Village girl who wakes up with a cold. The pattern of horror only grew worse from there.
Live Updates: Ian forecast to become hurricane again after tearing through Florida
Florida is seeing widespread devastation in the storm's wake.
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White Sox halt 8-game skid, top Twins 4-3
Liam Hendriks pitched a perfect ninth for his 34th save for the White Sox, who moved one game ahead of the Twins for second place in the AL Central.
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'My Name Is Anjanette Young' Wins National Emmy Award For CBS 2
The story by CBS 2 Investigator Dave Savini--"My Name Is Anjanette Young"--won for Outstanding Regional News Story -- Investigative Report.
PainKiller: Unraveling the dark mystery of the Tylenol Murders 40 years later
The case begins with a 12-year-old Elk Grove Village girl who wakes up with a cold. The pattern of horror only grew worse from there.
3 members of Janus family died in 1982, and pain has passed on to generations
"It's hard for me to live," said Joe Janus, who lost two brothers and a sister-in-law. "But I still got my daughter, my son, my grandchildren. I've got to live for them."
Tylenol murders 40 years later: who have investigators identified as suspects or persons of interest?
Authorities examined thousands of leads in connection with the poisonings, but never made an arrest. However, a few people investigators considered key suspects or persons of interest were identified publicly.
CTA places real-time security monitors in all 'L' stations -- what impact could it have?
Experts who study crime trends said it is less about whether these cameras actually solve crimes, and more about whether or not they make riders feel safer.
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Tempers flare at Downers Grove Library Board meeting about canceled drag bingo event for teens
As emotions ran high, some people did not adhere to time limits to speak their mind – leading to the pounding of a gavel.
Bill Plante, legendary CBS News White House correspondent, has died at 84
The award-winning CBS News correspondent was one of the longest-serving White House broadcast journalists in history.
Some say Illinois Workers' Rights Amendment would empower workers, others say it would cost state
Giving Illinois workers the constitutional right to unionize is now Amendment No. 1 on the November ballot.
State grants have been held up for businesses decimated by looting in 2020
Two years after the launch of the program, CBS 2 Political Investigator Dana Kozlov found out only a small fraction of those millions have been given out.
Pediatrician who survived Highland Park parade massacre going to Washington to call for assault weapons ban
They are survivors from 12 mass shootings — hundreds of people on Thursday will gather in Washington, D.C. to push law makers to federally ban assault weapons.
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Berwyn woman unwittingly rents apartment out on Vrbo to scammer who dupes apartment seekers
"The fact that this happened in my home makes me feel completely terrible," said Dominika Opaczynska.
Uber expands Comfort Electric option to Chicago, 14 more cities
Uber users in Chicago now have the option to request a ride in a premium electric vehicle; like a Tesla, Polestar, or Ford Mustang Mach-E.
Freight train worker strike could cause supply chain crisis as well as halt commuter trains
The trains that might stop running carry everything from the food on your dinner table to this year's Halloween costume.
State of Illinois to set aside $300 million to help those struggling to pay energy bills
Help is on the way for Illinois families struggling to pay their electric bill – to the tune of $300 million.
Mail thieves strike in Norridge and Harwood Heights, leaving at least 40 victims
New video released Tuesday shows a thief swiping letters from a blue mailbox in the northwest suburbs.
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Suburban woman using her own struggle with infertility to get other Black women talking
"I can't believe this is something so common, but yet something not talked about, and especially in the Black community," Kenisha Leak said.
City preparations underway for return of Riot Fest to Douglass Park
The city's Public Health Dept. is also warning festival-goers to test their drugs for fentanyl before using.
IDPH: Therapeutic COVID-19 treatments have kept 8,600 people out of hospital in Illinois in past four months
Illinois health officials say new data show COVID-19 treatments are working.
Still need your COVID-19 vaccine? Chicago will pay you to get the jab
The reason behind the booster push: only 38% of people in Chicago are fully vaccinated and boosted.
Legionnaires' disease cluster linked to cooling tower at church in Burbank
The church is fully cooperating with efforts to remediate the cooling tower, and is also notifying congregants.
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Southwest, United flight attendants picket in Chicago; expert says they have a lot of leverage
It has been a brutal pandemic for the airline industry and this summer — wasn't much better — with massive cancelations and weather issues.
Advocates call for more equity in Illinois recreational cannabis industry
The activists said the state needs to cut red tape and lower barriers to entry.
Pilsen couple serves up success at Malinche Coffee & Tea House, with guidance from local non-profit
"You just gotta follow the passion and you gotta be tough," café owner Hector Aguille said.
Get a taste of Latin American culture during Latin Restaurant Week in Chicago
"We have over 35 participating restaurants, and what they've done for you guys is create a delectable, delicious special to entice you guys to go visit them," said Karinn Andréa Chavarria, co-founder of Latin Restaurant Week.
City, state leaders hope planned innovation center, Accenture Tower will bring workers back
Chicago city and Illinois state leaders are hoping their announcement of two new building projects will lure Chicago workers back downtown in person.
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White Sox halt 8-game skid, top Twins 4-3
Liam Hendriks pitched a perfect ninth for his 34th save for the White Sox, who moved one game ahead of the Twins for second place in the AL Central.
White Sox lose for eighth straight time in fall to Twins
The Guardians have an 11-game lead on the Twins and White Sox, who have been two of baseball's most disappointing teams this season.
Cubs beat Phillies for seventh win in eight games
Rookie right-hander Hayden Wesneski (3-1) pitched five effective innings, and Yan Gomes drove in the Cubs' first run.
Northwestern University releases designs for smaller, privately funded Ryan Field
Designs call for a smaller stadium and more 'intimate' experience for fans, the university said.
Chicago Bears' Justin Fields says he's trying to learn from early season struggles
Fields himself said he played like "trash" during the team's 23-20 win over the Houston Texans.
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"So Help Me Todd" to premiere Sept. 29 at 9 p.m. ET / PT
Academy Award-winner Marcia Gay Harden and Skylar Astin star as razor-sharp, meticulous attorney Margaret Wright and Todd, her talented but scruffy, aimless son whom she hires as her law firm's in-house investigator, on the series premiere of the new CBS Original drama.
"Wicked" returning to Chicago for 10-week run at Nederlander Theatre
Lissa deGuzman plays Elphaba, Jennafer Newberry appears as Glinda, and John Bolton plays the Wizard in the touring production.
Coolio, "Gangsta's Paradise" rapper, dead at 59
Coolio, born Artis Leon Ivey Jr., the Compton-based rapper known for "Gangsta's Paradise," and other 90s hip-hop anthems died at 59 on Wednesday.
How did a Plainfield family get a Max from 'Stranger Things' Halloween decoration to float?
We've watched it over and over again on TikTok like millions of people online, and yet, we can't figure out how any of it is possible.
'Reeling: The Chicago LGBTQ+ Film Festival' begins 40th annual event
The fest continues through Oct. 8.
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Here's the scoop on Chicago's interactive Museum of Ice Cream
There's a relatively new museum downtown, called the Museum of Ice Cream – and it's been routinely selling out.
2 injured including bicyclist in crash on Lake Cook Road
Police closed Lake Cook Road in both directions between Wilke Road and Route 53 after a crash sent a landscaping truck onto the sidewalk into a bicyclist.
Chicago First Alert Weather: Cool and windy
CBS 2 meteorologist Mary Kay Kleist has a look at the extended forecast.
Judge approves $100M class action settlement against Google
Thousands of Illinois residents will get a check from Google after a Cook County judge approved a $100 million class action settlement.
4 people arrested after crime spree ends with deadly crash
Police said officers recovered two weapons from the suspects' vehicle.
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