Illinois family accidentally buys $13,000 in Disney+ gift cards for family vacation
After Andrea Coston made a TikTok about the ordeal, she got some magical people's attention, and it all got resolved.
Renovated Ramova Theatre to host first-ever live music performance on New Year's Eve
Born in the late 1920s as a movie theater, the iconic Ramova Theatre is making a triumphant return, reimagined as a 1,500-person capacity music venue in the heart of Bridgeport.
Go inside the 'Wonderverse' in Oakbrook Center
Check out the Zombieland bumper cars, Ghostbusters virtual reality space and more.
Hirsch holiday light display opens inTinley Park
The lights display, with an added hot chocolate bar, is located at 7805 Nottingham Dr. in Tinley Park.
For Red Cross volunteers, "it's a privilege" to bring a bit of home to military serving overseas
Being far from home, even the smallest things can make a big difference - a snack that reminds you of your childhood, pals to share it with, a big smile from a friendly face.
South Shore yoga studio strives for inclusive, calm vibe
It's Small Business Saturday 2023, a big day to highlight the success of entrepreneurs who started small and are working hard to make it big.
Volunteers explore the meaning of gratitude and its impact on health
The need is high and yet, this is true. Ask anyone, Catholic Charities staff, volunteers, or the 400 men, women, and children being served and they won't struggle to find something.
Itasca manufacturing facility creates plastic from 100% recycled materials
Manufacturing facilities like Amcor's can only keep churning out recycled plastic if people recycle.
Terri Hemmert celebrating 50 years at WXRT
Her voice, charm, humor, and great taste and knowledge of music have filled Chicago's airwaves for decades.
Community paramedics program seeking to transform approach to healthcare
Chicago Fire Department community paramedics proactively visit patients' homes, and become partners in their healthcare.
Gary International Black Film Festival spotlights the power of storytelling
"I think it's important to remember first and foremost when you're collaborating, just because it's not your idea, doesn't make it a bad idea."
Olympic figure skater Jason Brown forging a new path in the sport that made him a star
Being out in front of an audience is where Brown belongs, but at 28, he's competing less, and performing more.
Chicago area firefighter trying to set world record for burpee mile
CBS 2's Jackie Kostek went up to the Ultimate Ninja Gym in Libertyville to join Ryan Seiffert on his last week of training for his burpee mile.
Green City Farmers Market hosting festival, fundraiser
The Chef BBQ pairs the top chefs in the city with the best locally grown ingredients from all over the Midwest.
National fitness champ, American Gladiator inspires others to be healthy
She's a former national fitness champion, American Gladiator, yoga instructor, reiki practitioner, and energy-tough healer.