Chicago uses $95 million in pandemic aid to staff migrant shelters
Mayor Brandon Johnson's office wanted to repurpose the pandemic relief money without putting it to the City Council for a vote.
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Mayor Brandon Johnson's office wanted to repurpose the pandemic relief money without putting it to the City Council for a vote.
The City of Chicago spent more than it planned to care for asylum seekers and had to dip into federal COVID-19 funds. With just a few days left in the year, Mayor Brandon Johnson also said the city is running out of room to house people. CBS 2's Sabrina Franza had the latest on Chicago's response to the migrant crisis.
The American Rescue Plan funding has helped thousands of child care centers across Illinois pay their staff, upgrade their facilities and keep cots lower for parents.
The U.S. is bracing for a child care cliff with the expiration of pandemic emergency relief funds, which are set to run out in two days. CBS 2 Investigator Megan Hickey has been digging into how thousands of daycares in Illinois will be impacted, including many in the Chicago area.
The U.S. is bracing for a child care cliff with the expiration of pandemic emergency relief funds, which are set to run out in two days. CBS 2 Investigator Megan Hickey has been digging into how thousands of daycares in Illinois will be impacted, including many in the Chicago area.
County leaders announced the 2023 Source Grant of $40 million in funding from the American Rescue Plan.
The Chicago Cubs will face off against the San Diego Padres in their 2025 home opener at Wrigley Field Friday.
Chicago's famed Portillo's is bringing "Hot Dog High Tea" to New York City and Los Angeles.
The 17-year-old boy was arrested Thursday in the 1600 block of South Lawndale Avenue.
Hundreds of "Hands Off" protests will be held around the country on Saturday, April 5, including protests in Chicago, dozens of suburbs, and across the state of Illinois.
The game begins with a $10,000 jackpot and grows with each ticket sold until the prize is won.
One source said the firings come after Laura Loomer presented President Trump with opposition research on NSC staffers she views as neoconservatives or not sufficiently loyal to him.
Tinaglia said he supports a new Bears stadium in Arlington Heights, but the franchise and the village need to come to an agreement on common goals.
Chicago Teachers Union House of Delegates approves tentative agreement
President Trump announced new reciprocal tariffs on Wednesday, which he dubbed "Liberation Day."
Quezada, a Cook County Commissioner since 2022, previously spent six years as former Ald. Carlos Ramirez Rosa's constituent service director.
A Mega Millions lottery ticket that contained all the winning numbers — bought along the western edge of the Chicago metro area, in DeKalb County — has made someone in Illinois $344 million richer this week.
CBS News Chicago spent months trying to get a simple answer from Lynwood Mayor Jada Curry about her salary.
In most of Lisle, residents get their water from the village. But in one section, the Oak View subdivision, a private company supplies the water, and residents are furious about the bills.
Mark Aiello's winning bets banked $389,000 — enough for his daughter's future college education. But a moment was about all it lasted, as all his bets were suddenly canceled as if he'd never made them.
This threat was a response to the EU's 50% tariffs on American whiskey, which are set to go into effect next month.
Multiple FDA labs were cut amid Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr.'s layoffs this week.
The device is smaller than a grain of rice — and is suited particularly to help newborn babies with congenital heart defects.
The Lake County Health Department confirmed to the school district that the person is isolated from others and undergoing treatment.
According to the public health department, the cuts affect 22 contracts and over 100 staff positions.
Right now, the industry standards call for AFib patients to take blood thinners for the rest of their lives.
Tinaglia said he supports a new Bears stadium in Arlington Heights, but the franchise and the village need to come to an agreement on common goals.
The Supreme Court appears to be leaning toward a Catholic charitable organization pushing back against the state of Wisconsin in the latest religious rights case to come before the court.
Notably in St. Louis, hometown company Anheuser-Busch ended a 30-year partnership. Bud Light is also a top sponsor of Chicago pride events — and there may be a change there too.
Singleton will be the first to tell you her success is not a solo act.
The owners are waiting to see if the federal grants they lost are reinstated.
Nintendo has announced a June 5 launch date for its latest gaming console, the Switch 2.
A unique talent, Val Kilmer was praised as an acting chameleon who took on varied and challenging roles, and the results were often memorable.
Lollapalooza announced the daily lineup for the 2025 festival in Grant Park July 31 through Aug. 3. Tickets are going fast.
Want to catch the 2025 NCAA March Madness tournament? Here's how to stream the college basketball games for free.
The Lollapalooza 2025 lineup is here, featuring Doechii, Sabrina Carpenter, and Olivia Rodrigo among the headliners.
Entertainment Reporter Vince Gerasole reviews "Titanique," which is playing at the Broadway Playhouse at Water Tower Place through July 13.
China announced Friday it will hit the U.S. with a 34% across the board tariff on U.S. goods next week as the Trump administration's new reciprocal tariffs are set to take effect.
Meteorologist Mary Kay Kleist has the extended forecast.
The Chicago Cubs will play the San Diego Padres in their 2025 home opener on Friday at Wrigley Field.
Shatina Edwards, founder and CEO, and Keneatha Johnson, board president and chair of Girls Health Matters, talks more about the event.
The car was wanted for fleeing and eluding out of west suburban Oak Brook.
Police arrested five people, including three juveniles.
The Chicago Cubs will face off against the San Diego Padres in their 2025 home opener at Wrigley Field Friday.
As fans prepare to head back to Wrigley Field, here are some things guests can expect and what first-timers to know before Opening Day.
Chicago's famed Portillo's is bringing "Hot Dog High Tea" to New York City and Los Angeles.
A south suburban man under investigation for mishandling remains at his crematory has previously been fined for taking bodies from a hospital without a funeral director license.
Researchers at the Shedd Aquarium are putting tiny trackers inside fish living in the Chicago River to study them and the environment.
"If we come together and we do something, we can make this stop, and we can do it together," said Pam Bosley, co-founder of the non-profit group Purpose over Pain.
In most of Lisle, residents get their water from the village. But in one section, the Oak View subdivision, a private company supplies the water, and residents are furious about the bills.
From inside command centers, first responders would be able to deploy a drone as soon as a 911 call is made to provide an eye in the sky before police can get there.
The Chicago Cubs will face off against the San Diego Padres in their 2025 home opener at Wrigley Field Friday.
As fans prepare to head back to Wrigley Field, here are some things guests can expect and what first-timers to know before Opening Day.
Dave Weber mentored the legend, who is now in San Antonio chasing a national championship as a coach.
Here is a breakdown of some memorable home openers and other Cubs history going back 155 years.
The Sox' lone run came on Brooks Baldwin's homer in the seventh.
British actor and comedian Russell Brand has been charged with multiple counts of rape and sexual assault, London police said.
The car was wanted for fleeing and eluding out of west suburban Oak Brook.
The video taken this month was just one time the man, Robert Cook, has apparently been caught on camera. Many of his alleged crimes have happened at Chicago Transit Authority 'L' stops.
The workers have recovered. But they said it was all shocking and painful — and now some people are calling for justice.
Caprice Edward Cashaw, 31, of Merrillville, was charged with multiple felonies.
