Trailblazing North Central College president focused on listening to students.
Dr. Anita Thomas has only been on the job at North Central College since July, but she's made it her home and the students her family.
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Dr. Anita Thomas has only been on the job at North Central College since July, but she's made it her home and the students her family.
Black Luxe Candles, located at 1252 N. Milwaukee Ave., always has art on the walls - something nice to look at while students immerse themselves in their candle-making classes.
As we continue to celebrate Women's History month, we're recognizing some Chicago history makers and how we continue to honor their contributions today. Choose Chicago created a list of Chicago landmarks dedicated to key women who have helped shape the city and nation.
Connecting the franchise with its city is a big job, and it belongs to Erica Bauer, who boils it down to one question.
"We wanted to take this opportunity to really highlight local female artists, and also kind of highlight some of our vacancies in the neighborhood," said Nicole McLellan, community development director for the Lakeview Roscoe Village Chamber of Commerce.
Head over to Roscoe Village right now, and you'll find a celebration of art and women. Unique art installations can be found along Belmont Avenue between Western and Ravenswood; all to bring some color and life to vacant store fronts.
At 18 years old, high school senior Kami York hasn't been running her Shelby Mustang GT500 all that long, but the drive has always been there
At 18 years old, high school senior Kami York hasn't been running her Shelby Mustang GT500 all that long, but the drive has always been there. CBS 2's Jackie Kostek reports.
Panelists shared valuable insights into experiences from their careers, moments where they overcame challenges and how to keep it real with social media.
CBS 2's very own Audrina Bigos was there, speaking to students at the Miracle Center. The theme of the empowerment panel was "Things You Tell Your Teenage Self."
There are so many ways to celebrate Women's History Month, and we're sharing some things to do around Chicago that recognize women in our city. Lynn Osmond, president and CEO of Choose Chicago shares a list of ideas.
Rachel James is the CEO of Pear Nova, a luxury nail polish line celebrating all skin tones that has been touted by the likes of Oprah and Marvel.
As we celebrate Women's History Month, we want you to meet the force behind a Black-owned beauty brand based in Pilsen. Rachel James is the CEO of Pear Nova, a luxury nail polish line celebrating all skin tones.
"I'm overwhelmed, I'm sad. I'm excited. I can't even find the words for it."
The first female fire chief in Broadview is retiring, after two decades as a firefighter. CBS 2's Shardaa Gray reports, she's one of only a handful of female fire chiefs in Illinois.
The event wll honor four women and the impact they've made locally for Women's History Month.
Carol Ross Barney recently won the highest award given by the American Institute of Architects. She calls it a shining light for Chicago and for women in the field. CBS 2's Marie Saavedra reports.
"I'm the first living woman to win it as an individual. I think that's important, too. Whoever did it, it's import. It's making a crack in the ceiling and I hope there's a lot more women who win it now."
Carol Ross Barney recently won the highest award given by the American Institute of Architects. She calls it a shining light for Chicago and for women in the field. CBS 2's Marie Saavedra reports.
Experts say police departments with more women report fewer use of force violations and less legal trouble.
Experts say police departments with more women report fewer use of force violations, less legal trouble that it could change a department's culture. This Women's History Month, CBS 2's Sabrina Franza spoke with some of the women breaking down gender stereotypes within the Illinois State Police, pushing toward a more inclusive department and as a result, a safer state.
As we highlight Women's History Month, we introduce you to a woman with endless passion. As CBS 2's Marie Saavedra reports, Nancy Gianni and her daughter, GiGi, have created a growing network for individuals with Down syndrome.
"She really looked at a way to address complex causes of what she saw as a fundamental issue for equality opportunity and a better life for all people."
Museum Curator Eric Pry said the exhibit features the personal stories of women veterans from Aurora; along with photographs and artifacts.
As we celebrate Women's History Month, there's a new museum exhibit in Aurora honoring women in the military. “Hidden Warriors – The History of Women in the Military" at the Aurora Grand Army of the Republic Military Museum highlights the challenges women have faced and overcome while serving in the armed forces.
The city recently made its pitch video to the Bears, calling it "Hallas Harbor."
Frances Dahlke, 88, wanted to make sure her grandson Alex was the one to show her above the clouds for the first time.
The three videos show what happened before and after the shooting by a Border Patrol agent on Oct. 4, 2025, in Chicago's Brighton Park neighborhood.
Police said they found the suspect matching the description in the downtown Palatine area who grabbed the girl and robbed her of her cell phone on Monday morning.
The White Sox and Cubs are opening up camp in the desert, with both teams feeling good about more than the warmer weather.
A 14-year-old girl said she was "crying" and "struggling to breathe" when law enforcement officers herded her onto a racetrack with other detainees and zip-tied her hands.
DuPage County opened up its polls for early voting in the 2026 primary on Tuesday after a snag.
Chicago aldermen this week will consider $29.2 million in settlements in wrongful convictions linked to disgraced former CPD Det. Reynaldo Guevara.
Two Illinois state legislators want to make sure school districts get the funding they need.
The official DHS statistics, which had not been previously reported, provide the most detailed look yet into who ICE has arrested during the Trump administration's crackdown.
This week marks Identity Theft Awareness Week, and Illinois Comptroller Susana Mendoza emphasized some safety tips Monday for avoiding and dealing with identity theft.
A controversial data center in Naperville, Illinois, could be the cause to pack a city council meeting there on Tuesday night.
Police in the west Chicago suburb of Geneva are warning of a scam involving spoofed phone numbers.
Protesters on Tuesday were cranking up the heat on Peoples Gas over a recently proposed rate hike that would add an additional $10 to $11 a month to utility bills.
A lawsuit filed late last month took Chicago-based McDonald's to task over the McRib sandwich, calling its name a form of false advertising.
Ann & Robert H. Lurie Children's Hospital announced this week that it is planning to open a new pediatric hospital in the west Chicago suburb of Downers Grove.
It has been nearly six years since the start of the COVID-19 pandemic, and one of the many questions doctors are still working to answer concerns the long-term effects.
Leaders from Cook County, the Illinois Department of Human Services, and the Greater Chicago Food Depository denounced changes to the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program on Wednesday.
The University of Chicago Medicine Comprehensive Cancer Center has received a grant from The Ralph Lauren Corporate Foundation for a new cancer center.
Chicago's Lurie Children's Hospital said Tuesday that it is no longer initiating gender-affirming medical treatment for minors.
A Near West Side diner known for drawing in Blackhawks fans and players is up for sale.
January may be the coldest time of the year, but Chicago is already looking forward to summer farmers' markets.
A development proposal issued this month calls for the replacement of a building housing a Giordiano's pizzeria in Chicago's Lakeview neighborhood with a new mixed-use building with 28 residential units.
United Airlines flight attendants picketed outside Chicago's Willis Tower Thursday morning as they fought for a new contract.
WSCR-AM, 670 The Score, will begin a simulcast on 104.3 FM next month.
The 31-year-old Puerto Rican artist Bad Bunny took the stage on Sunday dressed in all white, donning a jersey with his last name, Ocasio, and the number 64.
Brad Arnold, the founder and lead singer of the 3 Doors Down has died following "his courageous battle with cancer," the rock band announced Saturday on social media.
Bad Bunny took the stage at halftime for the 2026 Super Bowl. Here's who else performed at Super Bowl 60.
Gamers across the world can now recreate drone strikes in Ukraine from the comfort of their own home, with this newly released game.
The members of Ratboys were teenagers when they met by chance, and now in their 30s, the Chicago band formed by two college friends almost two decades ago appears to be on the brink of something big.
While the team's season is over, the renewed push for a new stadium is in playoff mode, with more cities throwing their hats and money at the team to come to their community.
Officer Josh Thompson of the 7th division, who was on the case, said the search led them to a house, and at that house, he was approached by a dog who took him to the missing child.
The sender also includes a link to a high-quality fake Amazon webpage that prompts people to provide contact information for the account as well as their password.
Temperatures will stay milder than normal for the next week, with the warmest stretch likely arriving early next week.
Frances Dahlke, 88, had reached many milestones in her life, but there was one she had yet to check off - taking her first flight.
The three videos show what happened before and after the shooting by a Border Patrol agent on Oct. 4, 2025, in Chicago's Brighton Park neighborhood.
The city recently made its pitch video to the Bears, calling it "Hallas Harbor."
Frances Dahlke, 88, wanted to make sure her grandson Alex was the one to show her above the clouds for the first time.
An Indiana bride said a Chicago hotel workers' union has harassed her for months while she's been trying to plan her July wedding over a hotel listed on her wedding website.
CBS News Chicago is taking a closer look at the three top candidates in the 2026 race to replace U.S. Sen. Dick Durbin.
CBS News Chicago is tracking what led to the death of an 8-year-old boy in Round Lake Beach and whether state officials were aware of any red flags before his murder.
This is due in part to the new "Big Beautiful Bill" and job cuts at the Internal Revenue Service.
Fewer Chicago kids are getting the dental care they need, and some dentists are blaming Chicago Public Schools.
Cynthia Eason recounted the moment Chicago police officers raided her family's home in 2018.
Water bills could be going up in several Chicago suburbs and other parts of Illinois, as Illinois American Water seeks a rate increase to fund infrastructure improvements.
The city recently made its pitch video to the Bears, calling it "Hallas Harbor."
The White Sox and Cubs are opening up camp in the desert, with both teams feeling good about more than the warmer weather.
Indiana plans to build a bronze statue of longtime basketball coach Bob Knight inside Assembly Hall, where he led the Hoosiers to national championships in 1976, 1981 and 1987.
Keith Brookshire details his friendship with Seattle Seahawks wide receivers coach Frisman Jackson and the generosity he continues to provide to Chicago student athletes.
Anfernee Simons scored 23 points for Chicago, which lost its fifth straight.
FBI Director Kash Patel posted videos of a person outside the home of Nancy Guthrie, the mother of Savannah Guthrie, on the morning of her disappearance.
Kouri Richins allegedly poisoned her husband Eric by putting a fatal dose of fentanyl in his drink, leading to his sudden death in 2022.
A woman stood charged Tuesday with slashing a woman in a fight in Chicago's Roseland neighborhood this past weekend.
A man has been charged and extradited from Iowa in a 2024 shooting that left another man dead in Chicago's Hyde Park neighborhood.
A Wisconsin woman has been charged in the shooting death of a man last week in Chicago's western suburbs.
