Construction on Obama Presidential Center in Chicago takes a collaborative effort
While not much can be seen from the street almost a year into construction, much of the concrete work is happening underground.
Hyde Park native to open Illinois' first Black-owned cannabis company
The artist is launching "93 Boyz" this weekend.
Historic inflation caused by a 'perfect storm' of factors, says Chicago-based expert
The most eyepopping increase: an almost 50% jump on a carton of eggs.
New music venue 'The Salt Shed' shakes things up opening on the former Morton's site
"Education and entertainment and food and culture. I think to be able to focus on all four of those in one venue I think will be very impactful."
One suburban woman's desperate effort to recover $40,000 lost from forged check
It wasn't until CBS 2 got involved that the woman was able to get a replacement check from her bank.
Higher prices hit decorated Chicago audio engineer's storage unit full of memories
Ron Gresham is struggling to afford the unit where he keeps awards from working with artists like Earth, Wind & Fire and Boys II Men.
Northbrook company uses miniature X-ray machines to detect disease around the world
The company has made it to more than 60 nations to train locals on how to use the mini-x-rays.
TikToker turns to 'cash stuffing' and other financial tips for young people
CBS 2's Lauren Victory hears from one woman who went from being broke to making her own brand on financial advice.
Chicago restaurant worker begs for help to fund daughter's kidney surgery
Manny Carchi has been working multiple jobs to raise money for his daughter's who need a kidney transplant.
Woman scammed out of $230K by being falsely told she was in big trouble
The elderly resident of the Chicago suburb of North Aurora got a call saying she was being accused of money laundering and drug trafficking.
North Aurora woman scammed out of $230K accused of crimes she didn't commit
A North Aurora senior citizen is accused of money laundering and drug trafficking but it's not true.
An Indiana mom's experience provides a lesson on how to protect yourself from scam emails
One expert said the email Alissa Serrano received had "no obvious red flags."
Chicago corporation head talks solution to navigating labor shortage
Aon CEO details his company's success in bringing on apprentices.
FAA warns drones flying too high at some Chicago beaches, posing hazards to flights at O'Hare
"I think a lot of the mistakes or rules that get broken are probably for lack of knowledge," said professional drone pilot Troy Walsh.
Proposal for foster kids to move in at senior citizen home getting pushback in Wood Dale
The Radcliff Intergenerational Engagement Program could be a possible "national and international model" according to the Stand Center on Longevity.