Algonquin boy changing lives of hundreds by collecting food for the hungry
Leo Bonilla has some very strong feelings about people going hungry. He said it just isn't fair, and he's doing something about it.
Chicagoans caught in Los Angeles wildfires are prepared for worst
Some Chicagoans, including CBS News Chicago Investigator Dorothy Tucker's sons, are prepared for the worst as the fires rage.
Chicago Jewish organization provides Christmas Eve meal for Christians in need
At the café, clients do not stand in line like a typical soup kitchen. Volunteers serve them at their tables to create a more dignified setting.
U.S. Marine vet says he got stonewalled on benefits until CBS Chicago stepped in
Adam Goldin tried for months to get the matter resolved, to no avail. Fortunately, things changed quickly once a TV station got involved.
Uber driver fails to deliver toys Chicago area mom ordered for kids
Kiani Macklin spent her last $200 on Christmas gifts for her son and daughter, when she bought a package of presents on Facebook Marketplace.
Downtown Skokie small businesses experiencing renaissance after years of work
A cool, easy vibe can be felt in downtown Skokie these days, but it took years and a lot of hard work to get there. Some consider it a renaissance.
Sailors from Naval Station Great Lakes are treated to special holiday dinner
Businesses in and around Antioch provided the funds, and numerous volunteers rolled up their sleeves to help make and serve the traditional meal for the young sailors—many of whom were far from home for the very first time.
Self-driving cars: What will it look and feel like to take our hands off the wheel?
Think about a car so smart that all we have to do is kick back and ride while the car drives itself. Marie Saavedra took a drive with her hands off the wheel.
Chicago historian Shermann Dilla Thomas set to premiere new YouTube show
Dilla was laid off from ComEd in September. But later this month, he plans to premiere his new show on YouTube, called "You Don't Know Chi."
A mom's journey is a sign of hope for starting a family after cancer treatment
Little Penelope Lo Destro's parents were about to start their family when there was a terrible diagnosis.
Lake County officials encourage people to bring naloxone to holiday gatherings
Lake County Health Department spokeswoman Emily Young said overdoses can happen at anytime.
Facing a heart transplant, a veteran asks doctors to save special tattoo
After 21 years of service, U.S. Army Sgt. First Class Louis B. Smith Jr. found himself battling a new enemy: heart failure.
Holiday shopping season is here. How can you avoid overspending?
It's the season of giving, but if you're not careful with finances, you could be getting a hefty bill at the end of the holiday season.
Glen Ellyn school for deaf-blind students getting new home
Philip J. Rock Center and School is the only publicly-funded residential school in the country for students who are deaf-blind.
How an 1884 painting at the Art Institute saved Bill Murray's life
The actor said seeing "The Song of the Lark" helped him through a difficult time.