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Occasionally, we've seen actors pull off performances over Zoom. But CBS 2's Lauren Victory on Tuesday morning took us inside one Chicago high school taking their virtual play to a whole other level.
The Oscars may be coming at the end of the month, but movie buffs are already talking about the year ahead.
People walking along the Chicago River are being treated to a spectacular sight.
Could Lollapalooza be making a comeback in Chicago this summer?
Soprano Whitney Morrison has had a big booster who saw the South Sider's potential long before she made it to the Lyric Opera of Chicago.
The 63rd Annual Grammy Awards are being held Sunday night, airing on CBS at 8 p.m. ET. Trevor Noah of "The Daily Show" will host the ceremony from the Staples Center in Los Angeles, and as with other award shows held during the pandemic, there will be no audience for the Grammys this year.
Chicago area native John Prine won two posthumous Grammy Awards on Sunday for Best American Roots Performance and Best American Roots song for his last recording, "I Remember Everything."
Jamming to live music may feel like ancient history, but tickets just went on sale Friday for one summer show in Northwest Indiana.
The many fans of Erica Watson are remembering the Chicago actress and standup comedian tonight.
Racism and social injustice don't make for easy dialogue – but some artists believe the way to bring change to this country is to confront these difficult issues head-on.
Cicely Tyson, the groundbreaking Black actor nominated for an Oscar in 1973 for her role as the sharecropper's wife in "Sounder," died Thursday at the age of 96.
Cloris Leachman, a Northwestern University graduate and Academy Award-winning actress known for her roles in films "Young Frankenstein" and "The Last Picture Show", and stints on TV shows such as "The Mary Tyler Moore Show" has died.
"It's going to allow us to get caught up."
The actor and producer discusses her experience on All Rise, her husband Sterling K. Brown and new movie "Sylvie's Love" about a summer romance in Harlem.
In the original complaint, prosecutors said Harris admitted to FBI agents that he asked a teenage boy to send him lewd photographs of himself, but that he requested child pornography from at least 10 to 15 others he knew to be minors via Snapchat.
The alders' idea is to move almost all city departments back to their budget allocation from 2020, but to add an inflation adjustment.
Walmart is rolling back its diversity, equity and inclusion policies, joining a growing list of major corporations doing the same after coming under attack by conservative activists.
While Henyard had no trouble getting into the giving spirit, there is something she simply can't get going — a trustee meeting. Some trustees are deliberately denying her a quorum.
Johnson had planned to eliminate dozens of positions in charge of overseeing the reforms in order to cuts costs from the city budget.
In the poll, a total of 800 Chicagoans were asked a dozen questions about city leadership, finances, and ways to balance the budget.
So far, despite several requests, the woman has not been able to get a hold of her medical records to send to her new doctors.
Those in the industry who spoke to CBS News Chicago said their margins are already so slim that an increased liquor tax could drive business owners to close their doors.
Robin McElroy said she loves everything about her Morgan Park home—except for the panic-inducing surprises she has been getting in the mail about her supposedly unpaid taxes.
Scammers often get financial information and personal details, or lure in veterans with videos that claim they can win lots of money,
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.
Annesley Clark and Christine Corso were determined to say their vows before it was too late. So when Clark's nurses at Northwestern Medicine heard the couple's story, they jumped right into action.
Little Penelope Lo Destro's parents were about to start their family when there was a terrible diagnosis.
Lattes and other espresso-based drinks may not be available at some McDonald's restaurants due to a glitch with coffee machines.
The FDA sent a warning letter flagging "significant violations" of manufacturing regulations for Tom's of Maine toothpaste.
The 65-year-old actor and stand-up comedian, best known for portraying Joey Gladstone on "Full House," said he first noticed symptoms in October.
The brewery was founded in the Ravinia District in Highland Park, where the music venue is also located.
The team says it is still focusing on a new stadium in the city of Chicago.
Owner Ricky Burns made a big dream come true in the tiny space on Western Avenue in West Ridge.
Those in the industry who spoke to CBS News Chicago said their margins are already so slim that an increased liquor tax could drive business owners to close their doors.
The nonprofit Far South Community Development Corporation is working to create everlasting change—and has a vision specifically for the commercial corridor at 115th and Halsted streets.
The 17-time Grammy Award-winning artist's new album features 12 songs.
The British pop star is bringing her Brat 2025 arena tour to the Allstate Arena on April 28 at 7 p.m
Ravyn Lenae, a rising R&B star from the South Side of Chicago, is among the artists announced Wednesday for the popular California desert music festival.
Speaking to American Theatre in 2018, Vire said he arrived in Chicago as a "lapsed actor," and fell into theatre criticism "through the back door."
"America demanded it and now it's happening: Taco Bell's new Cheesy Chalupa Supreme. In other news, I'm hosting the Oscars," Conan O'Brien said.
Destress before the holidays with Club Pilates with "Planksgiving."
Four people, including two paramedics, were injured when a Chicago Fire Department ambulance crashed into an SUV on Tuesday night in the McKinley Park neighborhood.
Chicago police are searching for a group responsible for 18 burglaries over the last month, including several on Tuesday.
Head to The Gwen in River North for some holiday happenings with Jackie Kostek.
More than 71.7 million Americans will travel by car this year for the holiday. AAA said that's partly because gas prices are lower this Thanksgiving compared to last. That's an additional 1.3 million travelers on the road compared to last year.
Lenier Clayton was only 30 years old with so much more life left to live and love to give, his mother said.
Marko Niketic, 17, was killed in a car crash last spring. An alleged drunken driver was speeding at more than 130 mph just before the crash, prosecutors have said.
Recent trends show Americans have prioritized travel this year, in which airports like O'Hare and Midway have seen record-setting travel numbers similar to pre-COVID times.
An ambulance was headed west on 35th Street with its lights and sirens activated, when it collided with an SUV that was headed north on Leavitt Street.
A vehicle was struck by gunfire on I-290 near Elmhurst, but no injuries have been reported.
Police have said officers were investigating robberies near 55th and Pulaski, when they saw two suspects believed to be armed get into a Lexus and speed away.
Police are already looking ahead to the Thanksgiving Day Parade later this week.
The 29-person team will advise the prosecutor's office on everything from handling gun violence cases to wrongful convictions to public corruption.
Cook Cook State's Attorney Kim Foxx sat down with CBS News Chicago to reflect on her legacy after eight years in office.
A judge released Constantin Beldie on electronic monitoring in October, after he allegedly beat and tried to kidnap his estranged wife. He's now accused of killing her weeks later.
Coby White scored 21 points and Zach Lavine had 18 for the Bulls.
Williams is on the first short week of his NFL career. He admitted he had a few "mess-ups" during the Bears' walkthrough on Tuesday, as he needs to speed up his learning of this week's game plan.
Louisville transfer Tre White also scored 16 points and Will Riley added 13 for Illinois (5-1).
The team says it is still focusing on a new stadium in the city of Chicago.
It was the second championship for the second-seeded Wildcats (23-1-0), who have played for the title in four straight seasons.
Lenier Clayton was only 30 years old with so much more life left to live and love to give, his mother said.
The victim was taken to the University of Chicago Medical Center where he was listed in critical condition.
Police said 52-year-old Victor Sessoms has been charged with one count of felony theft.
Police have said officers were investigating robberies near 55th and Pulaski, when they saw two suspects believed to be armed get into a Lexus and speed away.
Earlier, thieves also broke into a restaurant in the South Loop.
