The Licorice Project connects breast cancer patients and survivors
A group of strong, kind and funny women who have all survived breast cancer joined together to create a group called The Licorice Project.
Latino couple turns love of coffee and food into thriving business
Meet a husband and wife who turned a curiosity into a thriving business with Tasa Coffee Roasters, a hidden gem tucked away in the West Humboldt Park neighborhood in Chicago.
With living Israeli hostages released, display at Northbrook JCC to conclude
CBS News Chicago first reported on the "Holding Hope" display on Oct. 7, 2024, one year after the Hamas attack on Israel in which the hostages were taken.
Jim Edgar, two-term Illinois governor and popular politician, dies at 79
Edgar remained active in political and economic matters in Illinois in the more than 25 years since he left public office.
Girls Inc. nonprofit teaching young women to be healthy, educated, and independent
Be strong, smart, and bold. That's the motto of Girls Inc., a nonprofit that is teaching girls skills to help them reach their full potential.
Chicago's "Kite Man" builds flying fun with his family in their garage
When they look into the sky, Temo Chavez and his family see beautiful possibility.
Inspiring Chicago painter Anthony Bartley shares the healing power of art
A Chicago artist says painting is more than his craft, it's what healed him when he needed it most.
Artists from American Samoa honor cultural heritage at Field Museum
Su'a Uilisone Fitiao and his wife, Reggie Meredith Fitiao, are indigenous artists and cultural practitioners who have come to Chicago from American Samoa.
Grant Park Symphony Orchestra conductor Giancarlo Guerrero says he's living a dream come true
Guerrero talked recently about the challenges he has faced, and the full-circle moment that has led to his dream job as principal conductor of the Grant Park Symphony Orchestra in Chicago.
Chicago photographer Gonzalo Guzman's pictures are worth more than 1,000 words
Chicago photographer Gonzalo Guzman loves to capture all facets of life in photos.
West Side nonprofit teaches parents skills for harmoious life
The program is free and hosted by Illinois Action for Children.
Field Museum's "Africa Fashion" exhibit teems with colors, textiles and history
The color, vibrancy and texture of Africa is on display at the Chicago Field Museum in the exhibit "Africa Fashion."
Mother-daughter duo bringing joy of books to South Side and beyond
"It was always my dream to open a bookstore that amplified Black stories, and that's what I was able to do," said Verlean Singletary, co-owner of Da Book Joint in the South Shore neighborhood.
Aris Singleton became CEO of TGIN beauty products at 28, and is a proud industry leader
Singleton will be the first to tell you her success is not a solo act.
Chicago student scholars battle at Genius League Math Masters tournament
"We have an NCAA sports-style math tournament going on, where they're competing bracket-style until they get one champion," said Sylus Green, co-founder of the Creator Genius League at The 5:30 Scholars Program.