'Cicadas Don't Bug Me' book teaches kids to overcome fears of big bugs
Christen Jeschke wrote the book to soothe her children, who were terrified by the onslaught of cicadas on the East Coast in 2021.
Noisy cicadas prompt new lessons for some Skokie students with special needs
The growing noise of cicadas might give you a headache, or just become white noise, but for some people living with special needs the sound can be extremely disruptive.
Chicago artist honoring "Unsung Heroes of Uptown" with art exhibit on CTA bus shelters
You don't have to go to a museum to see art. It's all over Chicago, and that's one of the goals of a new exhibit you might be able to see on your daily commute.
Cancer patient paid into health plan, but University of Chicago gave him the runaround on treatment
Christopher Walter said he's willing to prepay for his cancer treatment, even if it costs hundreds of thousands of dollars, but just got the runaround from the University of Chicago.
UIC doctor develops app to detect mental illness just by using a smartphone
"I asked myself if we can have a fitness tracker for the human body, why can't we have one for the human brain," said Dr. Alex Leow.
Chicago's Chinese American Service League supports all ages in the community
The Chinese American Service League isn't just for the Asian-American community. Everyone is welcome to take part in its services.
Legendary bakery to keep providing sweet treats thanks to partnership
"Bridging the gap between the old and the young is what I've done a really good job with."
Chicago students make, test and present the aroma of art
"They don't think of scent as art. But we're changing that. We asked them to include more olfactory artists in their permanent collection."
Economy Shop thrift store in Oak Park mansion combines giving with great deals
"I didn't realize it's like a Victorian mansion full of, like, clothes that you can buy," shopper Xara Schellhase said.
Evanston couple's market, ice cream parlor feeds their community
Clarence and Wendy Weaver co-founded a corner store, ice cream parlor, and deli in 2014 as a part-time venture.
DoorDash delivering groceries from Northern Illinois Food Bank to families in need
Those who get their food bank orders delivered don't have to pay for delivery. The drivers are paid by the food bank and through a grant from DoorDash.
Eclipse watchers pour into Carbondale as Southern Illinois welcomes 200,000
Cheers erupted as the last bit of sunlight wrapped around the moon and turned the skies pitch dark.
Bill would require ID to pick up highly-addictive meds in Illinois
The proposed law change comes after a CBS 2 story on one suburban woman's pills being taken by a stranger from her local CVS pharmacy.
Since 1972, Chicago area family has chased solar eclipses from France to Senegal
Back in 1972, John Messerschmidt began chasing eclipses at the age of 14 and will being his whole family along for the next one.
Meet the women behind FARE healthy fast-casual restaurants in Chicago
"It's nurturing, it's nourishing. We want you to leave here feeling really good about the choices that you made," co-owner Britni DeLeon said.