Hudson Sisters Hand Out Tens Of Thousands Of Toys
Jennifer Hudson and her sister Julia Hudson's Christmas toy drive and giveaway started as a tribute to Julia's son, Julian, who was killed four years ago with the girls' mother and brother.
Jennifer Hudson and her sister Julia Hudson's Christmas toy drive and giveaway started as a tribute to Julia's son, Julian, who was killed four years ago with the girls' mother and brother.
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Some local ministers are calling the musical both insensitive and racist, and they're not even Mormon.
Newtown, Conn. has revived the perennial debate over violence on TV and in video games. CBS 2's Mike Parker reports.
The activists were not asking people to boycott The Hobbit. They said they just want the film industry to stop using animals.
A Justin Bieber fan who has been battling liver cancer is getting a dream come true: she'll be meeting the music superstar at the B96 Jingle Bash.
Remember the passing of famous and otherwise notable people from this past year.
It features peppy numbers about giving God the finger, and it's turned into a mainstream hit. Broadway's "The Book of Mormon" is set to open in Chicago next week for an extended run.
The 70-year-old Chicago Sun-Times film critic has battled cancer in his thyroid and salivary glands and lost his ability to speak and eat after cancer surgeries.
The city of Chicago sent bluesman Buddy Guy off in style to the Kennedy Center Awards--as Mayor Emanuel and a select group of bluesmen staged a 45-minute concert on the stage of Millennium Park's Pritzker Pavilion.
Former heavyweight boxing champion Mike Tyson is bringing his solo show to Chicago.
"Over My Dead Body" tells story of how relatives of the deceased fought plans to pave over Saint Johannes Cemetery.
Winfrey speaks of childhood, relationship with Dave.
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Wisconsin Capitol Police have declined to investigate the leak of a state Supreme Court abortion order in June because of a conflict of interest.
Without citing specific evidence, Trump campaign spokesperson Steven Cheung blamed the hack on "foreign sources hostile to the United States."
Henyard wasn't in the office a day after a report revealed the village is more than $3.5 million in the red, and village employees wouldn't say when she will be.
Organizers are hoping to tap into new audiences by inviting content creators on YouTube, TikTok, Instagram and X to this month's DNC.
Iranian actors have created fake news sites and impersonated activists in an effort to sway American voters, Microsoft found.
Thieves targeted Kias and Hyundais because some models do not have engine immobilizers—technology that has historically been standard in other vehicles.
An alderman wants to get a new home repair grant program to help homeowners who live near where the DNC is being held.
Starting Sunday, customers can bring a used denim item — any brand, in any condition — to a Target store and trade it in for a coupon worth 20% off a new denim purchase.
Experts say insurance companies are paying close attention, and the average person should be doing so too.
The hike was fueled mainly by the company's Safety Modernization Program to replace nearly 2,000 miles of dangerous, old, deteriorating natural gas pipes.
Posts shared online have urged other attendees of both the festival itself and afterparties to get checked out.
The Duke and Duchess of Sussex's Archewell Foundation is launching a new initiative, the Parents' Network, to support parents whose children have been victimized by harmful online content, from social media bullying to suicide ideation.
Medical professionals warn of young people drinking excessively and using drugs, necessitating hospital visits.
Iowa now bans most abortions after about six weeks of pregnancy. Across the country, four states ban abortions after about six weeks of pregnancy, and 14 states have near-total bans at all stages of pregnancy.
Amid a widening listeria outbreak, Boar's Head is recalling all of its liverwurst products sold nationwide, as well as some deli meats.
The guidebook goes well beyond the city's 77 official community areas—highlighting neighborhoods on a more granular level.
Starting Sunday, customers can bring a used denim item — any brand, in any condition — to a Target store and trade it in for a coupon worth 20% off a new denim purchase.
The way things had been going, owner Alfio Sciacca was not sure Amici would make it a year. Now, everything has changed.
Bally's took possession of the River West property July 5.
The plant, which was indefinitely idled in February 2023, is expected to reopen next year.
Authorities say two suspected extremists believed to be tied to ISIS appeared to be planning an attack on an event in the Vienna area.
They said taking part in a Chappell Roan show was, to say the least, far from something ordinary.
Massachusetts-based rock band Aerosmith has announced that they're retiring from touring and cancelling their farewell tour due to lead singer Steven Tyler's vocal injury.
Justin Timberlake's license was suspended Friday, as the singer pleaded not guilty to driving while intoxicated on Long Island.
Magnum will start at an as-yet-unspecified date in the fall.
Meteorologist Mary Kay Kleist has a look at the forecast.
Ultimate Fighting Championship's newly crowned champ got a warm welcome in Chicago's south suburbs Sunday as he returned home from his historic match.
Workers have begun setting up the security perimeter fence around the United Center ahead of the Democratic National Convention next week. Rolling street closures are also expected each day leading up to the convention.
Fears are growing that Iran could soon launch a full-scale attack on Israel. Multiple sources say an Iranian attack could happen any day now.
The number of Black eligible voters in the U.S. is expected to reach 34.4 million by the November election, up 7% from 2020, making Black voters critical to determining the outcome of this presidential race. This weekend, a Chicago pastor of a Woodlawn church is hosting a town hall to talk about the top issues impacting Black voters.
Much of the tight security will go into effect before the DNC begins.
The shooting took place inside the Deja Vu Showgirls, at 750 South Clinton, around 4 a.m.
An analysis of city permit data found many street festival producers are submitting permits for crowd sizes significantly lower than what's being advertised online — but the estimates are used to make safety plans.
CBS News Chicago's Jackie Kostek got to jump tandem with the U.S. Army Parachute Team.
Belal Muhammad is the first Palestinian-American to win the title, as well as the first fighter from Chicago.
CBS News Chicago obtained a 22-page document, but the majority of the document was blacked out with redactions.
An alderman wants to get a new home repair grant program to help homeowners who live near where the DNC is being held.
Grayson told his superiors he was about to terminate the pursuit. But he did not stop.
Former Secret Service agent McCarthy said security for both conventions is now even under more scrutiny since the assassination attempt on former President Trump.
The department has now confirmed they will be providing emergency medical support both inside the secure perimeter that will be going up around the United Center.
Belal Muhammad is the first Palestinian-American to win the title, as well as the first fighter from Chicago.
The hybrid sport of football, basketball and hockey with trampolines is back again after agreeing to a two-year TV deal with ESPN last summer.
The U.S. powered its way to the top of the Olympic medal count at the 2024 Paris Games, continuing a streak that's been going on for years.
The Chicago Cubs beat the crosstown White Sox 3-1 on Saturday night to complete a two-game sweep.
Caleb Williams showed signs of promise in the No. 1 draft pick's preseason debut.
Deandre Warren, 18, has been charged with one count of attempted murder and two counts of aggravated battery.
Uvalde city officials released a massive trove of audio and video recordings connected to the May 2022 shooting at Robb Elementary School after a legal fight.
Gloria Gastelum, 54, and her son, German Vargas, 22, were charged with felony drug charges.
More than five weeks have passed since hotel workers allegedly pinned down D'Vontaye Mitchell outside the Hyatt Regency Milwaukee.
Police believe a third shooting in the same 24-hour period was an accidental self-inflicted shooting.