Annual number of adult suicide is increasing due to pandemic, other environmental factors, psychologists say
Beyond the tragedy in Texas, the pandemic and other factors have strained adults.
Experts express importance of eliminating stigmas when promoting mental health
It takes bravery, courage, and a calling to be willing to talk about one of life's most devastating losses -- suicide.
Algonquin school bus driver gets prestigious national award reserved for teachers
It's usually given to teachers and others who work inside schools, so this was a first.
Teen floorball player and coach helps organize youth and adult tournament in Romeoville
"Floorball is pretty much an easier and more accessible version of floor hockey," said 17-year-old Keene Addington, a junior at The Latin School, and coach of the floorball team.
Some COVID cases can result in brain damage, UK researchers say
A team of researchers from the University of Cambridge and Imperial College London in the U.K. is discovering, that for some people, the effects of the virus on the brain can be devastating.
Bridgeport homeowner stuck with $40K bill after city denies damage claim from water main flooding
"It was a mistake they made that they refuse to admit, and now we are the ones holding the bag for $40,000," Steve Balser said.
Disabled advocate locked out of Facebook for days while trying to spread word of an important cause
"They're supposed to get back to you within 24 hours. It's been 4 days," Elana Newkirk said.
Moving company that cost Chicago family virtually everything they owned indicted on federal charges
A company we've reported on after a move gone horribly wrong is facing federal charges for faking its glowing reviews.
EveryMom Chicago helps first time parents with important baby supplies
"I grew up without a mother and I didn't have a strong maternal support system, and I was one of the first of my friends to have kids and I didn't know what I needed."
Waldos Forever Festival set for Saturday for first time since recreational marijuana legalization
CBS 2's Marie Saavedra talked with festival organizer Abigail Watkins.
Cybersecurity experts recruiting IIT students to fight back against threats online
"Often, we deal with hundreds of millions of attacks every single day, and all of those are potentially a threat to the nation at large," said Don Means Jr., Operations and Infrastructure Center Director of the Defense Information Systems Agency.
How does donated blood make its journey to those in need?
What is the journey to turn those well-intentioned donations into lifesaving blood ready to use in an emergency? Here's the answer.
City officials blame feds for rental assistance check that went to deadbeat tenant instead of landlord
"That person that was living in the home and still is does not deserve that money. Getting rewarded for not paying their rent, that sends a really bad message to the city," Babette Finger said.
Navy Pier hosting job fair Tuesday as businesses hope for return to normal this summer
After rough times during the pandemic, Navy Pier is ready to let the fun times roll again.
Meet the woman working to give neighborhoods across Chicago safe places to play ball
"Sports was a huge part of my life, but I always had to go outside of my community in order to access those resources," said Cubs Charities executive director Alicia Gonzalez.