Chicago rolls out the red, white, and blue carpet for the DNC at the United Center
"It is clear that we are a go-to destination for conventions, concerts, summits, and large-scale special events of all kinds."
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Noel Brennan is an Emmy-winning reporter who joined CBS News Chicago in December 2022.
Brennan grew up along the North Shore in Lake Bluff and is thrilled to be back home telling stories in Chicago.
Before CBS News Chicago, Brennan spent nine years at KUSA in Denver where he covered daily news and everything from historic, destructive wildfires to dinosaur digs. He carried camera gear up mountains and hiked miles on snowshoes to share memorable stories.
Brennan's reporting has earned a prestigious National Edward R. Murrow Award, 13 regional Emmy Awards along with numerous honors from the Colorado Broadcasters Association and the National Press Photographers Association.
In 2019, Brennan was named a national finalist for the National Press Photographers Association Reporter of the Year Award.
Brennan also spent two and a half years in Waco, Texas as a morning anchor and reporter for KXXV. He started his career reporting for WTIU in Bloomington, Ind., while still a student at Indiana University.
Brennan lives in Chicago with his wife, their son, and their golden retriever, Cooper.
"It is clear that we are a go-to destination for conventions, concerts, summits, and large-scale special events of all kinds."
Residents along the Kankakee River in Will County are still dealing with the ice jam that poses a flooding risk to nearby properties.
"Kids not having somewhere to go creates ripple effects for families, for communities."
"You have people coming in with wheelchairs, you know? It's not safe for little kids."
More than 14,000 migrants are staying at city shelters.
The storm will be creating hazardous conditions again into Saturday morning.
"Buses aren't meant to be slept in."
The Chicago Fire Department confirmed the leak was reported at a two-story house.
The Chicago Transit Authority said service on the Yellow Line – also known as the Skokie Swift – will resume at 4:45 a.m. Friday.
It's nicknamed the Skokie Swift, but the process of it getting the CTA Yellow Line back online after a November crash has been awfully slow.
Multiple cars were left damaged, and at one point a baby carrier was seen lying in the street.
From a morning race, to the Bears game, to fireworks, there will be plenty to take in before the clock strikes midnight.
"I wanted her to know that she has other people that are thinking about her and care whether she's our neighbor or not."
"If you're not safe, you cannot protect anyone else."
Has been more than a week now – and repairs still haven't been made to the Engine 89, Truck 56, and Ambulance 46 firehouse at 3945 W. Peterson Ave.