Congress honors Hoffman Estates WWII veteran who served in "Ghost Army"
The unit was tasked with fooling and distracting the Germans.
The unit was tasked with fooling and distracting the Germans.
Bernard Bluestein of Hoffman Estates was among the Ghost Army members honored Thursday with the Congressional Gold Medal.
Feb. 15 brought out the Pullman neighborhood like it was the Fourth of July for Henry D. Wiley.
Most birthday celebrations don't make the news, but then again, not every birthday involves a 103-year-old World War II veteran. Feb. 15 brought out the Pullman neighborhood like it was the Fourth of July for Henry D. Wiley.
While most people probably associate Jewish delis with New York, they also have important roots in Chicago's meat industry.
100 years ago the American Battle Monuments Commission was created to honor fallen and missing service members overseas, with the promise that "Time will not dim the glory of their deeds."
"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.
G. Grant Duncan from Lincolnshire is turning 100 years old on Monday. He is one of the few remaining living veterans who served in WWII.
His remains were not identified following the war, and he was buried in Romania under the "Unknown Hero Section."
The body of a soldier from Chicago, killed during World War II, has been found and identified. Edward Barnett was a U.S. Army Air Force's Second Lieutenant.
Police said they don't know how long the object was buried or if it still has the potential to explode.
The discovery of a possible World War II-era rocket in unincorporated Antioch prompted a bomb squad response and for residents to be evacuated as a precaution on Thursday.
A former top judge in Cook County has been ordered to pay over $1 million to the family of a World War II veteran. Patricia Martin, who sat on the bench for decades, was in charge of handling his money, but his family, and the state, claim she pocketed nearly all of it.
Leonard Messineo and Morrie Bishaf met more than seven decades ago, they don't remember the details, exactly. Likely somewhere along the L tracks on the way to college.
Marine Cpl. Raymond Tuhey was one of 1,000 Americans killed fighting in the South Pacific in 1943, nearly 80 years ago.
A Chicago family finally has some closure on their loved one who was killed in action during World War II. Marine Cpl. Raymond Tuhey was one of 1,000 Americans killed fighting in the South Pacific on Nov. 23, 1943, nearly 80 years ago. He was 24 years old.
Some of the violins were abandoned by their owners on the way to concentration camps, while others were brought to the camps during the Holocaust.
Some of the violins were abandoned by their owners on the way to concentration camps, while others were brought to the camps and prisoners were forced to play them.
"Violins of Hope" is a series of concerts, exhibits, and other events coming to Illinois from April through September.
Dozens of musical instruments nearly lost during World War II were recovered and restored. Now they're being played as a symbol of hope and survival. "Violins of Hope" is a series of concerts, exhibits, and other events coming to Illinois from April through September.
All six people who were onboard the two planes at the time of the crash were killed, a county official said.
More than 100 military veterans from the Chicago area are on their way to Washington D.C. on an Honor Flight.
"We see these examples of what people are capable of, and what we, as people living in the world today, have the potential to do to create change," said the museum's Amanda Friedman.
A team of scientists was tasked with identifying the remains of thousands of lost veterans, including Lt. Col. Addison Baker.
"I think that the number one thing is that people want to see this play because they actually want to learn about Native American issues, and there's nowhere else to do that."
Gabrielle Williams, 23, of Springfield, is charged with one felony count of disorderly conduct.
The victim was taken to Loyola Hospital in critical condition with a gunshot wound to the chest and was later pronounced dead.
Before most kitchens in the city have fired up their grills, students at one high school are already halfway through the meal they're cooking for classwork.
In each attack, rideshare drivers would pick up a passenger and take them to their destination, and then the passenger would rob them at gunpoint.
The university has said protesters sleeping in tents were given fair warning before the encampment was removed, but protesters said there was no such warning.
Astarte Washington was 15 years old when she suffered multiple broken bones after an unattended Chicago police car rolled over her.
Irene Chavez's family said police ignored her pleas to go to the hospital, even after she repeatedly told them she was a veteran suffering from PTSD.
There were only 15 days with measurable snow this past winter in Chicago, but a total of 7,745 vehicles got hauled off the streets.
The convention is taking place from Monday, Aug. 19, to Thursday, Aug. 22.
Alderpeople are looking to try to stop rogue towers from making thousands off drivers who thought they were signing their car away to someone they could trust.
Employees at dozens of now-closed Foxtrot Market and Dom's Kitchen stores, now jobless, wonder what comes next for them as their paychecks will soon end.
The family didn't get their cut of the estate sale, not hearing back from the salesman until CBS 2 got involved.
The Better Business Bureau warns that anyone buying an event ticket should watch out for fake ticket scams.
Financial records show Paul Croft and J.D. Frost raised about $30 million for a hydrogen plant that was supposed to be, at one point, in Indiana. It never existed, an attorney says.
Researchers hope their findings will inspire action to make hearing aid devices more affordable since they can cost over $1,000 per ear.
First known HIV cases from a nonsterile injection for cosmetic reasons highlights the risk of unlicensed providers.
The city's measles dashboard said a total of 63 measles cases have been confirmed in Chicago this year, with one new case this week.
The department said anyone who visited the Sam's Club at 9400 S. Western Ave. in Evergreen Park one day last week may have been exposed to someone with measles.
Health officials are warning consumers not to consume Infinite Herbs basil sold at some Trader Joe's and Dierberg's stores after 12 people were sickened.
Biden campaigned in the spot where Trump, to much fanfare, lauded a plan by Taiwan-based electronics giant Foxconn plan to build a $10 billion manufacturing facility that was supposed to eventually employ 10,000 people. Except it was never completed.
The Illinois Worker Adjustment and Retraining Notification (WARN) Act requires employers to notify workers of mass layoffs 60 days in advance.
Mayor Brandon Johnson denied that the Bears' shiny new dome could end up costing taxpayers a pretty penny.
Employees at dozens of now-closed Foxtrot Market and Dom's Kitchen stores, now jobless, wonder what comes next for them as their paychecks will soon end.
The company announced Tuesday that it received a stalking horse bid to purchase its operating assets.
This will be the first baby for Hailey and Justin Beiber, who announced their pregnancy after more than five years of marriage.
Brian Fox, a fellow producer and engineer at Albini's Electrical Audio studio in Chicago, confirmed Albini passed away Tuesday night from a heart attack.
For the past three months, a cast of 10 Asian American/Pacific Islander comedians has been working on the new program, "Youth in Asia (Are You Proud of Me Yet?)"
The stars came out for the the 2024 Met Gala in New York City. See some of the most eye-catching outfits of the night.
'Bob Hearts Abishola', the acclaimed comedy, is signing off after its fifth season on CBS.
No dance experience is needed—just a love of dancing and musicals. CBS 2 spotted all levels of dancers, but the enthusiasm was a plus. "Mamma Mia" is playing at the Nederlander Theatre through May 19.
The Chicago South Side Hospital is hosting a centennial celebration, including a casino night-themed fundraiser on Saturday.
For this Jumpstart segment, CBS 2's Darius Johnson examines its mission to deliver high-quality medical options to residents who call Roseland home.
In a satiric comedy, Steppenwolf Theatre is serving up a hilarious way to re-examine the holiday and political CBS 2 Entertainment Reporter Vince Gerasole sat down with the playwright and discussed the tricky themes.
This Women's Health Month, take the 100 Miles of Summer challenge with Lululemon.
A rare severe geomagnetic storm watch from space could mean that Chicagoans get a chance to see the Northern Lights this weekend.
Look to see millions of them starting to emerge next week.
Chicago police said the robbers targeted liquor and convenience stores and even restaurants, but in one case, a store employee fired back at one of the robbers.
"I think that the number one thing is that people want to see this play because they actually want to learn about Native American issues, and there's nowhere else to do that."
Gabrielle Williams, 23, of Springfield, is charged with one felony count of disorderly conduct.
Expert panel discussion centers the focus on the disparity that 1 in 3 victims of crime in Chicago is a Black woman
Police arrived at the scene sooner than if they had waited for the first 911 call.
Anthony Robinson's attorney said his previous defense lawyer failed to present evidence that showed it was physically impossible for him to be the shooter.
The village board is working on a resolution to hire Lightfoot, a former federal prosecutor before her lone term as Chicago's mayor, to investigate claims Henyard has been misusing public funds.
DCFS Director Heidi Mueller was asked Thursday why some kids in the system are being held in psychiatric hospitals longer than medically necessary.
The Sox won their second straight and for the fourth time in six games to improve to 10-28.
The Cats will now play the waiting game to find out where they're headed for next week's NCAA Tournament on Sunday at 6 p.m. for the NCAA Selection Show.
Chris Flexen pitched six sharp innings, Paul DeJong homered again and the Chicago White Sox avoided their seventh sweep this season by beating the Tampa Bay Rays 4-1.
The team's first three games will be on the road. But the team's many new faces were on display at Media Day.
Dylan Cease struck out 12 and combined with two relievers on a one-hitter, and the San Diego Padres beat the Chicago Cubs 3-0.
Gabrielle Williams, 23, of Springfield, is charged with one felony count of disorderly conduct.
In each attack, rideshare drivers would pick up a passenger and take them to their destination, and then the passenger would rob them at gunpoint.
Prosecutors said there was a clear history of issues between the alleged shooter and his neighbor, a white woman who had two Black sons.
Guillermo Caballero's family said he got trapped inside a chaotic circle of cars and people at the illegal meetup – and was unable to escape.
A car riddled with bullet holes was spotted at the scene.