As Brandon Johnson takes charge, he faces a house divided
If you're looking for real talk from real Chicagoans, you go where they go. So that's what CBS 2 did to find out what residents hope from their new mayor.
CBS 2 joins the United Way for April Food Day to curb food insecurity
It is a massive operation meant to help families struggling with food insecurity.
Loop restaurant owner helping keep family tradition going, and sharing it with the world
The recipes used at Imee's Mediterranean Kitchen are all rooted in three generations of Lebanese women.
Durbin calls for U.S. Postal Service to act as attacks on carriers increase
In 2018, armed robbers hit 36 letter carriers, but by 2021, that number had jumped to 154.
All-Black middle school chess team from Detroit takes 2nd in national tournament
"This was a big deal. This was the national championships. So you had teams coming from all across the country to compete, and it's the biggest stage in the whole United States," coach Joshua Posthuma said.
Family of Naperville girl with rare disease aims to raise awareness
After the birth of their twins, their daughter Mary had stolen their hearts and given them a reason to raise awareness about her condition.
Chicago Shakespeare Theater director looks back as she prepares to step down
Over 37 years, Barbara Gaines has indelibly impacted the arts in the City of Chicago.
Chicago Decides: Johnson and Vallas stump across the city on Election Day
After months of stump speeches, campaign ads, and shaking hands with voters, the candidates for Chicago mayor are approaching the finish line.
Women's History Month: Bulls official wants to use team to create better Chicago
Connecting the franchise with its city is a big job, and it belongs to Erica Bauer, who boils it down to one question.
Ald. Gil Villegas, Lori Torres Whitt face off in Northwest Side's 36th Ward
The ward has an odd shape after being redrawn – crawling northwest up Grand Avenue from West Town to Montclare.
Chicago architect Carol Ross Barney is inspired by the city, its people and poignant circumstances
"I'm the first living woman to win it as an individual. I think that's important, too. Whoever did it, it's import. It's making a crack in the ceiling and I hope there's a lot more women who win it now."
Jessica Gutierrez, Ruth Cruz face off in runoff in Northwest Side's 30th Ward
We will know for sure on Wednesday how many wards will be involved in aldermanic races, but it is expected to be more than a dozen.
GiGi's Playhouse aims to spread acceptance of those with Down syndrome
It's been 20 years since Nancy Gianni opened her first location shortly after her daughter, GiGi, was born with Down syndrome.
Marie Saavedra raising money for fight against breast cancer in Dancing with Chicago Celebrities
"I'm most surprised by how much I'm loving it," Saavedra said. "The dancing is scratching a part of my brain and body that I haven't used together, I think maybe ever."
Chicago group brings Mobile Mental Health bus to Black, Latino residents
The organization BUILD Inc. is also set to open a brand new space in the Austin neighborhood to better serve residents.