Sister Jess Lambert: The Woman Who Gave Up An Engineering Career To Become A Nun
A young woman from Elmhurst heard the call from a higher power, giving engineering up for a life of service.
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A young woman from Elmhurst heard the call from a higher power, giving engineering up for a life of service.
A small business owner in Chicago reached out to the CBS 2 Morning Insiders, and Vince Gerasole takes us inside his wait for payment from the people supposed to be on his side.
A young woman who dedicates her life to helping others lost part of her hand in a tragic accident, but a remarkable medical procedure that was pioneered here in Chicago took her from heartache to happiness.
Ina Pinkney's famous West Loop restaurant might be closed, but the Morning Insiders learned her years of good will are being rewarded at a time she needs it most.
Gov. J.B. Pritzker's decision to put the James R. Thompson Center up for sale got the morning insiders curious – is selling a prized possession really the way to balance the budget?
The Morning Insiders answer the call after a viewer tweeted a photo of several handicapped parking spots at Navy Pier blocked off by large barricades.
It was the competition that came to the rescue when a bakery in Evanston faced a crisis.
On many streets downtown, the city has installed $6,000 solar-powered self-compacting garbage bins. However, many are broken, leaking and overflowing with trash.
There are hundreds of gardens in our urban environment, and Morning Insider Vince Gerasole found a solutions to doing neighborhood gardening right.
McHenry Township has voted to discontinue a bus service for seniors and people with disabilities that many say is vital.
CBS 2 was there as construction crews scrambled to get a brand new school ready for students in Cicero.
A news release earlier this month intrigued the CBS 2 Morning Insiders – it announced that Lollapalooza foot traffic on State Street set a record. But really – how in the world do they know that?
After taking a DNA test, a group of sisters born in northwest Indiana found themselves staring into new faces they somehow recognized.
An activist got hundreds of candidates to sign a pledge four years ago to fight the city's red light cameras if elected. Six of those candidates are now aldermen, so what have they done to keep their promise?
Cell phone video posted on social media shows rats clinging to the leaves of the sunflower stalks in the middle of the day at the garden at 37 S. Sangamon St.
"There is a billion dollars worth of delayed maintenance for our parks and facilities," Illinois Department of Natural Resources director Colleen Callahan said.
Thousands of acres in Chicago are little more than empty fields. But CBS 2 Morning Insider Vince Gerasole learned they could sprout jobs and economic opportunity by converting them into farms.
Hundreds of robots are moving into the Ford Motor Co. Chicago Assembly Plant on Torrence Avenue.
CBS 2 Morning Insider Vince Gerasole got an inside look at a critical spot in Chicago's Ford plan following a billion dollar investment -- the command center.
The waves of Lake Michigan can be an obstacle for some, but for others, they can be a challenge worth conquering.
A crown jewel in the northern suburbs is crumbling after repeated state budget battles, but funding from the recent capital construction program will help Illinois Beach State Park begin repairing the damage from years of neglect.
"Oh, back again," Lightfoot whispered from her seat on the dais in the City Council chamber. "This is this FOP clown."
For over a year, families have been struggling to overcome a shortage of EpiPens--a life-saving shot for those with severe allergies.
You'll soon see big purple buses along Milwaukee Avenue on the northwest side of Chicago and neighboring suburbs.
The 111th annual Chicago Yacht Club Race to Mackinac begins on Friday, with new safety measures in place after the death of sailor Jon Santarelli in last year's race.
A shooting investigation was under way Wednesday morning on busy Lincoln Avenue in Chicago's Budlong Woods neighborhood.
Several police officers were injured after a crash in Chicago's Mount Greenwood neighborhood early Wednesday morning.
A school bus aide charged in connection with a shooting on a bus in Chicago's Bridgeport neighborhood was set to appear in court for a detention hearing Wednesday.
Illinois' senior senator, the Judiciary Committee's top Democrat, opened Tuesday's oversight hearing by accusing the director of turning the bureau's powers against President Trump's political opponents.
The future of Rate Field is back in the spotlight on Wednesday.
Illinois' senior senator, the Judiciary Committee's top Democrat, opened Tuesday's oversight hearing by accusing the director of turning the bureau's powers against President Trump's political opponents.
Three Chicago City Council members announced they have negotiated a revised parking meter deal with New York-based Stonepeak Partners to the benefit of the city.
The Legislative Ethics Commission has appointed David Risley acting legislative inspector general effective the day following the Sept. 30 resignation of his predecessor.
The Kennedy Center board, which is filled with President Trump's allies, is set to vote Tuesday on a new plan to close the center for two years of renovations.
President Trump has thrown his support behind Darren Bailey, the Republican candidate for Illinois governor.
Nicor customers will get a break on their bills this fall after Illinois Attorney General Kwame Roul reached an agreement with the utility to cut $140 million from its requested rate hike.
Drivers in Chicago and beyond were paying the highest gas prices ever recorded for the Labor Day holiday as millions of Americans were making their way home on Monday.
Around 115 million domestic and international tourists visited Illinois last year, pushing visitor spending past $50 billion for the first time and generating more than $88 billion in total economic impact.
Illinois Attorney General Kwame Raoul filed a lawsuit Thursday against ABC Plumbing, Heating, Cooling & Electric Inc., alleging deceptive business practices.
Cook County homeowners are again facing a sharper increase in property taxes this year than businesses, the Office of Cook County Treasurer Maria Pappas announced Monday.
A judge on Tuesday was expected to place two shuttered Chicago-area safety-net hospitals into receivership.
Cardinal Blase Cupich and a group of Catholic nuns have joined a federal lawsuit challenging Illinois' Medical Aid in Dying law, which is set to take effect in just over a week.
Flies have been everywhere this summer in the Chicago area, and some of them bite. But why is this happening?
Prime Healthcare is drawing criticism after announcing it will stop obstetrics services at three Chicago-area hospitals.
The Chicago Department of Public Health on Tuesday announced two human cases and one death from the West Nile virus in the city this year, and one of those two people has died.
The future of Rate Field is back in the spotlight on Wednesday.
Plans for a new Chicago White Sox stadium in the South Loop have residents near the existing ballpark in Bridgeport concerned, not just because the team might be leaving, but also what might be coming nearby.
A new report from the University of Illinois Chicago said federal immigration enforcement led to $1.26 billion in unspent money at retail establishments and restaurants in Cook County.
Around 115 million domestic and international tourists visited Illinois last year, pushing visitor spending past $50 billion for the first time and generating more than $88 billion in total economic impact.
A new Whole Foods Market is coming to Chicago's Old Town neighborhood.
Aaron Rowe, Beoga, Lukas Graham and Finneas all released statements Tuesday on Instagram saying they were withdrawing from Ed Sheeran's tour.
Performer Macklemore is being dropped from Ed Sheeran's Loop tour after making on-stage statements that some found controversial.
Dubbed the "Designer to the Stars," Bob Mackie won nine Emmy Awards, a Tony Award and was nominated for three Oscars.
The stage was set and the air was humid as rapper Ye, formerly known as Kanye West, took the stage for the first of two Chicago concerts at Soldier Field Thursday night.
James Fulton Engstrom, now a healthy teenager, was born without a pulse in 2010 — and his survival is the miracle the Catholic Church credited to Fulton Sheen's intercession, clearing the way for beatification.
At least four opening acts have dropped out of Ed Sheeran's tour after the rapper Macklemore was pulled from the lineup.
Some parents find a new sense of freedom when their adult children leave the nest, but others can’t find their happiness knowing their children are away. Transformational speaker and coach Julie Thornton joins Lauren Victory to talk about dealing with an empty nest.
Kids under 13 would not be able to use social media in the European Union if one leader gets her way.
A KNBC-TV 4 reporter and pilot were among those killed in the crash. Gwen Baungardner is following the investigation and what went wrong.
A shooting investigation was under way Wednesday morning on busy Lincoln Avenue in Chicago’s Budlong Woods neighborhood.
Durbin opened Tuesday's oversight hearing by accusing the director of turning the bureau's powers against President Trump's political opponents.
The future of Rate Field is back in the spotlight on Wednesday.
A 16-year-old boy was shot while walking in Albany Park on Tuesday night.
A Cicero woman is suing Uber and a driver after the driver allegedly sexually assaulted her. She and her boyfriend said Uber hired him despite the driver having a criminal background.
A shooting investigation was under way Wednesday morning on busy Lincoln Avenue in Chicago's Budlong Woods neighborhood.
A Cicero woman is suing Uber and a driver after the driver allegedly sexually assaulted her. She and her boyfriend said Uber hired him despite the driver having a criminal background.
Both hospitals were supposed to be placed in receivership, but after five hours of closed-door negotiations on Tuesday, it is still unclear what the future holds for both hospitals.
Chicago police crime data show 255 reported crimes in the last two years on the two blocks where the former Hard Rock and Rainforest cafés sit vacant. Neighbors have been calling the city about the alley between them for six years.
A three-year effort by the Cook County Sheriff's Office to help bring down crime on the Magnificent Mile in downtown Chicago appears to be working.
Several lawsuits are challenging Illinois' medical aid in dying law that is set to take effect on Sept. 12, including one in federal court arguing the law discriminates against people with disabilities.
The Cubs (84-68) maintained a half-game lead over Philadelphia (83-68) for the top NL wild card.
The White Sox, who lost at least 100 games in each of the past three seasons, have held at least a share of first since July 4.
Indiana Fever guard Sophie Cunningham outlined the traits she wants in the WNBA's next commissioner — someone who values players, communicates openly, and can unite a diverse league.
Connor Bedard has been named the 37th captain of the Chicago Blackhawks, capping a busy offseason for the young center.
Chicago has won three of four and moved one-half game ahead of idle Philadelphia for the top NL wild card.
A shooting investigation was under way Wednesday morning on busy Lincoln Avenue in Chicago's Budlong Woods neighborhood.
A school bus aide charged in connection with a shooting on a bus in Chicago's Bridgeport neighborhood was set to appear in court for a detention hearing Wednesday.
Chicago police on Tuesday issued a community alert after a man groped a woman on a CTA Red Line subway platform downtown.
A $30,000 reward is being offered for information leading to the arrest and indictment of the person who shot and killed a 911 dispatcher in the Back of the Yards neighborhood last week.
A 15-year-old girl returned to court Monday to face murder charges, after authorities said she was one of a few people responsible for pushing a man out of a moving Chicago Transit Authority Red Line train.
