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After 21 years of service, U.S. Army Sgt. First Class Louis B. Smith Jr. found himself battling a new enemy: heart failure.
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After 21 years of service, U.S. Army Sgt. First Class Louis B. Smith Jr. found himself battling a new enemy: heart failure.
After 21 years of service, U.S. Army Sgt. First Class Louis B. Smith Jr. found himself battling a new enemy: heart failure. Marie Saavedra reports on Smith's journey, and a special request.
During the ceremony, Mayor Johnson gave a special resolution making Chicago a Purple Heart City for retired Illinois Air National Guard Lt. Col. Eldridge Johnson Jr.
Several local leaders were there to thank veterans for their service this Veterans Day, including Gov. JB Pritzker.
The city, county, and state officials made sure to stop and honor the people who have protected our country this Veterans Day.
Each of the photos tries to capture the personality and the experience of the veteran in front of the camera.
If a picture is worth a thousand words, a portrait series of local veterans tells stories of sacrifice and service. The signs of appreciation for Veterans Day were visible at Belmont Village in Carol Stream, but inside there was also a permanent photo gallery honoring those who put their lives on the line for their country.
Natalie Brand talked with veterans and those honoring our troops at the World War II Memorial in Washington.
Those who served led a presentation of colors ceremony this Veterans Day, carrying flags of the various branches of the military.
Lynch was the first American prisoner of war to be rescued since World War II, and the first American woman POW to be successfully rescued.
Hundreds marched in Aurora's annual Veterans Day parade on Monday to honor the many men and women who have served in the military, including guest speaker Jessica Lynch, who was the first American prisoner of war to be rescued since World War II, and the first American woman POW to be successfully rescued.
Some businesses and services may be closed on Veterans Day, a holiday to commemorate Americans who served in the military.
Fredric Arana dropped out of high school to enlist in the Army and leave a volatile home life. Arana served in South Korea and Vietnam. He then went into education, as Sara Machi reports.
Fredric Arana dropped out of high school to enlist in the Army and leave a volatile home life. Arana served in South Korea and Vietnam. He then went into education, as Sara Machi reports.
Fredric Arana dropped out of high school to enlist in the Army and leave a volatile home life. Arana served in South Korea and Vietnam. He then went into education.
Scammers often get financial information and personal details, or lure in veterans with videos that claim they can win lots of money,
City and state officials gathered at Soldier Field on Saturday for Veterans Day to honor those who served the country in uniform.
Veteran cemeteries are being built in states across the U.S. to ensure each soldier can be laid to rest within 75 miles of their home.
"I really hope and pray that we never have another war like that one."
Every year, there are fewer and fewer stories from World War II veterans. This year, there was just one. CBS 2's Noel Brennan was there to listen.
The school continued its annual tradition of hosting veterans and the community.
Most schools have Friday off for Veterans Day, but a partnership about 10 years ago with the local American Legion has turned into an all-school assembly at Northbrook Junior High.
Veterans Day came early for a group of vets in Elmhurst. A retirement community decided to honor them with help from a class of high school students. As CBS 2's Noel Brennan showed, it all started with a conversation over breakfast.
Veterans and active military members are being treated with free admission, food, drinks, and more.
While the days of the battlefield might be behind those vets who were honored Friday night — all these years later, they were reminded that their service mattered.
Connor Bedard recorded his 100th career point on a second-period goal.
This marks the first time since 2018 that new Head Coach Gregg Berhalter is at the helm for an MLS team.
The amendment to the Welcoming City Ordinance would allow Chicago Police to work with Immigration and Customs Enforcement when they have arrested an undocumented immigrant for certain crimes.
The Civic Federation's finance report for the 2025 budget raises serious concerns about how the district will survive in the future.
It was not immediately learned if anyone was home during the fire or if anyone was injured.
The amendment to the Welcoming City Ordinance would allow Chicago Police to work with Immigration and Customs Enforcement when they have arrested an undocumented immigrant for certain crimes.
The Civic Federation's finance report for the 2025 budget raises serious concerns about how the district will survive in the future.
Residents will be able to access their driver's licenses and state IDs using their iPhone or Apple Watch.
His retirement is effective Friday, Jan. 31, 2025.
The people attending the protest said they were sending the message not just to Mr. Trump, but to local leaders as well.
Macy's announced the impending closures Thursday, calling it part of the retailer's plan to "return the company to sustainable, profitable sales growth."
Many turned out to take advantage of day-after-Christmas sales that can be hard to pass up.
At Yorktown Center in Lombard, just about everyone who spoke with CBS News Chicago on Monday said the act of going out and physically shopping puts them in the Christmas spirit.
Scammers know many of us are waiting for packages this holiday season.
The National Retail Foundation projected roughly 157 million people across the country would shop last-minute and try to wrap up their shopping lists.
In addition to norovirus, regular winter respiratory illnesses like RSV and flu are spiking, as is COVID-19.
Those with endometriosis, ovarian cysts, uterine fibroids, and female orgasmic disorder are now eligible to be prescribed medical cannabis in Illinois.
Lower immunity to the new GII.17 strain could be leading to more infections.
According to the CDC, at least 66 people have been infected with bird flu since last year. Most have had direct contact with sick birds.
The Louisiana patient was hospitalized with a severe case of bird flu in the first death in the U.S. caused by the H5N1 virus.
Macy's announced the impending closures Thursday, calling it part of the retailer's plan to "return the company to sustainable, profitable sales growth."
There remains a question of where exactly ground will be broken for the stadium.
Chef Bayless also addressed his lack of a relationship with his brother, sports broadcaster Skip Bayless.
John Carruthers and his thin crusts have raised $80,000—a lot of dough for charities around Chicago.
Many turned out to take advantage of day-after-Christmas sales that can be hard to pass up.
As we say ADIEU to 2024, a new study has revealed last year's hardest Wordle puzzles in each U.S. state, including Illinois.
Peter Yarrow was a singer-songwriter and a social activist, but he was best known as one-third of the folk-music group Peter, Paul and Mary.
Here is the full list of winners who took home awards at the 2025 Golden Globe Awards.
Here are the books and characters newly joining the list of works in the public domain in 2025.
Taylor also played two nights at Ravinia this past June.
Chief Meteorologist Albert Ramon has your 10 p.m. First Alert Weather forecast for Monday, Jan. 13, 2025.
Coyote mating season is in progress from January through March, and coyotes are now more visible as they search for mates and establish territory. Marissa Sulek reports.
Kris Habermehl shows us how the evening commute went from CBS Skywatch.
The Civic Federation’s finance report for the 2025 budget raises serious concerns about how the district will survive in the future. Jermont Terry reports.
The Los Angeles wildfires have killed at least 24 people and destroyed 12,000 homes and businesses, and there is now fear that heavy winds could make the catastrophic situation even worse. Danya Bacchus reports from Los Angeles, and Chief Meteorologist Albert Ramon explains the dangers of the winds.
Customers could be heard gasping as officers made several attempts to yank the coyote out of the shelf—finally pulling the animal out by its tail.
The Civic Federation's finance report for the 2025 budget raises serious concerns about how the district will survive in the future.
His retirement is effective Friday, Jan. 31, 2025.
Fire crews responded to the apartment for a hazmat with high carbon monoxide readings of 300 parts per million.
Fires across the Los Angeles area have killed at least 24 people, and the Palisades and Eaton wildfires still burn in Southern California.
City attorneys recommended the settlements in lawsuits tied to former CPD Commander Jon Burge, former Sgt. Ronald Watts, and former Det. Reynaldo Guevara - all of whom have been accused of framing dozens of people.
Ald. Ray Lopez (15th) said the wooden or plastic traffic barriers currently recommended for permitted street fairs and festivals in Chicago are a security weakness, and that needs to change.
Cook County sheriff deputies served only 25% of protective orders between 2021 and 2023, data show.
"San Antonio has really led the way in using aerial surveillance technology to prevent these activities," said Ald. Brian Hopkins (2nd), who chairs the City Council Public Safety Committee.
Customers said contractors from the company, Orange Elephant Roofing & Solar, seemed simply to disappear into thin air. But that is only the tip of the iceberg.
Connor Bedard recorded his 100th career point on a second-period goal.
This marks the first time since 2018 that new Head Coach Gregg Berhalter is at the helm for an MLS team.
Mike Vrabel snagged the first interview with the Bears last week, but it came as no surprise that he is going back to the New England Patriots as their head coach.
Zach LaVine led the Bulls with 36 points. Making his first start since Jan. 14, 2022, Lonzo Ball set season highs with 15 points and five 3s.
The Eagles defeated the Packers, 22-10, thanks to a strong defensive performance on Sunday in the wild-card round of the NFL playoffs.
A Chicago apartment building has been evacuated after a woman called 911 to report concerns about suspicious materials found inside an apartment.
Police said the incident that led to the man being shot by officers was an isolated domestic matter.
n each incident, the burglars smashed into a business using at least one vehicle, and then took gaming equipment and fled the scene.
At 5:25 p.m., the victims were in a house in the 13400 block of South Carondolet Avenue when someone fired multiple gunshots outside.
Police released surveillance video of the thief, who used a screwdriver to smash the windows of three businesses in the Edgewater neighborhood in the span of a week.
