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A protest by the drivers is planned for near O’Hare International Airport – and it could very well affect people trying to get to the airport from the city. Organizers said they hope to disrupt their service to prove a point. CBS 2's Marybel Gonzalez reports.
More people on dating apps are being targeted by scammers using bots and artificial intelligence, according to experts.
"Food systems globally are in crisis right now as a result of this."
It's the news no one wants to hear before Valentine's Day. Not that your beloved is cheating on you -- but worse -- the price of chocolate is going up.
The couples won the opportunity for the special ceremonies by submitting their love stories.
The restaurant chain is offering free dumplings for anyone who's suffered a recent heartbreak. Here’s how to claim the free meal.
The limited-edition hot honey pizza comes in a custom box with a broken pizza heart. It is available in Chicago, New York City, and Miami only.
Sen. Adriane Johnson from Buffalo Grove posted on Facebook that she is collecting those cards from people of all ages from across the state.
The board will be unveiled on Valentine's Day.
This may just be the perfect Valentine's Day gift for that kinda special person.
CBS 2's Jackie Kostek helps get your day started with the latest, including a 13-year-old boy in Oklahoma who achieves what many thought was impossible, and a new Valentine's Day version of hearts with blurry messages representing a relationship status for some.
FIve hundred seniors and veterans were honored with a special post Valentine's Day celebration in Englewood Saturday.
Volunteers also drove to five different shelters to hand out donations.
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.
Hand-painted bowls filled with cranes and hearts went to 45 veterans on Tuesday.
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.
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.
Through Feb. 18, you can take a shelter pup on a "Dog DATE Out."
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.
Even if you don't have a human Valentine, you could find a four-legged one this Valentine's Day.
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 Hospital wants to spread the love this Valentine's Day weekend.
They're hoping to send out 10,000 cards to patients this year.
Today's the last day to order a Valentine's Day balloon which will be delivered to a care center resident on Feb. 14.
Indiana Gov. Mike Braun declared a statewide emergency after storms caused widespread wind damage and flooding.
The ages of the victims range from 16 to 43, according to Chicago police.
Chicago police said the victims were on the sidewalk when an unknown vehicle pulled up and multiple occupants from inside fired shots in their direction.
Harvey police say they're working with Chicago police to learn more about the initial incident.
Residents packed a town hall event on Saturday to protest the new Illinois Quantum and Microelectronics Park.
Alyssa's Law requires all school districts to have a mobile panic alert system to automatically notify law enforcement during on-site emergencies.
Senate Democrats are demanding answers about conditions aboard the USS Abraham Lincoln during the aircraft carrier's record-setting deployment.
President Trump said Karoline Leavitt will be leaving her role to focus on her young family.
Chicago mayoral candidate John Kelly on Wednesday said the city has had enough of career politicians, and took some of his opponents to task for running for two offices at once.
David Crowley unexpectedly beat a progressive candidate in the Democratic primary for Wisconsin governor, and will face Republican Rep. Tom Tiffany on the ballot in November.
Illinois is one of 46 states that have reached a $15.5 million settlement with a Pennsylvania-based mortgage servicer for improperly imposing new insurance policies on homeowners who already had insurance.
The Trump administration is taking aim at power grid operator PJM Interconnection over rising electricity bills that affect Illinois and Indiana residents.
Chicago remained the most bed bug-treated city in the country, according to Orkin's latest annual rankings covering a full year of residential and commercial treatment data.
Illinois Attorney General Kwame Raoul this week warned residents cleaning up from last month's storms to be on the lookout for scams.
Illinois Gov. JB Pritzker on Thursday signed several new consumer protections into law, including a ban on junk fees.
The Illinois Department of Public Health is not adopting new federal child vaccine guidelines and will continue following recommendations by the American Academy of Pediatrics.
In a wide-ranging interview with the CBS News partner BBC News, Hunter Biden grew emotional as he discussed his father's condition, describing it as very sad to watch.
With the cyclosporiasis linked to iceberg lettuce growing and consumers wary of the products on grocery shelves, many in Chicago are turning to local farmers market for fresh and safe greens.
East Chicago, Indiana is being placed on a precautionary boil water advisory starting Monday morning for planned installations that could affect water safety.
A new Northwestern Medicine study on long COVID shows women show more neurological symptoms than men.
The Original Rainbow Cone celebrated its 100th anniversary on Sunday with a special event at its Beverly location.
The Shops at North Bridge on the Magnificent Mile announced plans Thursday for a multimillion-dollar renovation project.
While the building that housed the flagship Ann Sather restaurant on Belmont Avenue has been torn down, the renowned Chicago restaurant chain is now set to open a new Lakeview location.
Nationally, data centers used 17.4 billion gallons of water in 2023 — a figure projected to reach 72.6 billion gallons by 2028, raising concerns about states' water supplies.
Chicago's Wishbone Restaurant will soon be closing after 36 years in business.
Crews need about a week and a half to tear down the festival site before the city can begin its own inspection — and past cleanup costs have topped $1 million.
Vincent Pastore played Salvatore "Big Pussy" Bonpensiero on all six seasons of "The Sopranos," which aired from 1999 to 2007.
If weather forces an evacuation, shelter sites are located at Grant Park North, Grant Park South, and Millennium Lakeside Garages, accessible through the vehicle entrance on Michigan Avenue.
Grant Park was filled with tens of thousands of people Thursday for the start of Lollapalooza, as warm weather greeted festivalgoers on day one of the four-day music festival.
Academy Award-winning Irish singer-songwriter Glen Hansard has died in a motorcycle crash.
Meteorologist Mary Kay Kleist has the latest in First Alert Weather.
This comes after Indiana Gov. Mike Braun declared a statewide emergency after storms caused widespread wind damage in northwest Indiana and significant flooding in central parts of the state.
Chicago police said three men and a woman were on the sidewalk when an unknown vehicle pulled up and multiple occupants from inside fired shots in their direction.
Gary police said two NIPSCO employees were scouting around when someone fired on their vehicle, hitting their Jeep twice, with one bullet lodged in the back of a headrest.
Harvey police on Friday said the man, between 30 and 40 years of age, was found outside a home near 155th and Loomis.
Chicago police said the victims were on the sidewalk when an unknown vehicle pulled up and multiple occupants from inside fired shots in their direction.
Indiana Gov. Mike Braun declared a statewide emergency after storms caused widespread wind damage and flooding.
The ages of the victims range from 16 to 43, according to Chicago police.
The 2026 Chicago Air & Water Show has been delayed due to heavy rain in the Chicago area on Saturday.
A NIPSCO utility vehicle was hit by gunfire overnight. No injuries were reported, the city said.
The discovery of dozens of decomposing bodies at a Chicago funeral home run by a couple with a history of mishandling human remains has raised questions about how Illinois regulates the funeral home and crematory industries.
An arrest at a Lululemon athletic wear store in the Gold Coast neighborhood in Chicago led investigators to a crew that was exploiting unhoused people and responsible for thefts totaling $100,000.
More violations at Chicago's Bohemian National Cemetery and Crematorium have surfaced, which is now under investigation for its role in mishandling bodies connected to the family that ran South Chicago Chapel.
Many unanswered questions remain after 56 decomposing bodies were found inside a Chicago funeral home last week.
A lawsuit on behalf of a man who was shot and killed by police in Humboldt Park in March claims a CPD officer fired deadly shots just after arriving at a controlled scene instead of de-escalating.
The series ends Sunday afternoon when the Cardinals send Hunter Dobbins against fellow right-hander Edward Cabrera.
Caleb Williams got the day off as Chicago coach Ben Johnson rested most of his starters.
Andrew Benintendi had two hits, including the go-ahead single in the seventh inning, and the Chicago White Sox defeated the Detroit Tigers for the second straight day, 4-3.
Miguel Vargas homered twice, Tristan Peters and Munetaka Murakami went deep once each, and the Chicago White Sox beat the Detroit Tigers 9-5.
Clay Holmes and three Cubs relievers combined on a three-hitter, and Seiya Suzuki hit a three-run homer Friday to send Chicago to a 3-0 win over the St. Louis Cardinals.
The ages of the victims range from 16 to 43, according to Chicago police.
Five people were injured in the shooting involving multiple suspects. One person is currently listed in critical condition, the university said.
The founder of a popular youth outreach program in Englewood has been charged with grooming and sexually assaulting two girls
Luigi Mangione entered a guilty plea in his federal case at a court appearance in Manhattan Friday morning.
A year-long investigation has led to an arrest in a fatal shooting in northwest suburban Des Plaines.
