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Artist's mural captures '"golf in Chicago" at Olympia Fields Country Club
The golfers were artists on the course, but anyone who's been out to Olympia Fields saw some cool artwork on the way in.
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The golfers were artists on the course, but anyone who's been out to Olympia Fields saw some cool artwork on the way in.
The top 50 professional golfers were dueling it out at the Olympia Fields Country Club this week for the BMW Championship. The golfers were artists on the course, but anyone who's been out to Olympia Fields saw some cool artwork on the way in. As CBS 2's Matt Zahn reported, there was an interesting story of how it came together.
The educational theme comes from the monument's location at the former home of Kennedy-King College.
Artist Abigail Zoe Martin spent three years photographing Chicagoans for her exhibit titled "Energy."
It's "both a contemplative and sensory experience for the public and to spark curiosity, imagination, and contemplation with nature."
"It's affirming as a Black artist, choreographer, and artistic director to see all of the Black dance companies represented on that mainstage for Chicago to see and recognize and appreciate their beauty."
For 30 years, hundreds of local artists have gathered to paint sections of the 600-foot beach wall, then piecing together a massive mural.
An estimated 30,000 people are expected to attend the fair.
"We don't have an expectation that you have to come in with a certain knowledge set, but because we are in a college, we really want to help teach the community as well."
The Dance of Psyche is a kaleidoscope of butterflies, with 26 vibrant 3D sculptures by young artists.
"There is power in art to get to people to be gathered together, to meet their community members and to be inspired, especially in the face of an emergency or a calamity such as climate or environmental issues."
The big NASCAR Chicago Street Race is just about six weeks away. Organizers are debuting a special partnership with the Chicago arts community.
They came straight from the imagination of students. Out of hundreds of drawings, eight talented local students saw their designs become reality. CBS 2's Shardaa Gray was in Hazel Crest for the big reveal.
A southwest suburban high school will soon unveil a statue honoring Mamie Till-Mobley, the mother of Emmett Till. The 14-year-old boy was murdered in Mississippi in 1955. His mother insisted her son's casket be open for all to see what happened to him. She also became instrumental in the fight for civil rights. An artist created the sculpture in clay and CBS 2's Shardaa Gray was there when it was dropped off at Argo Community High School.
It's unveiling the art programming for 2023 starting with artist Derrick Adams' projection creation Funtime Unicorn: Ruby Rides Through Four Seasons. It's described as a celebration of "Black joy, love and play."
It's the first in a series of murals planned for all Cook County health care sites.
"We wanted to take this opportunity to really highlight local female artists, and also kind of highlight some of our vacancies in the neighborhood," said Nicole McLellan, community development director for the Lakeview Roscoe Village Chamber of Commerce.
While she creates pieces bursting with texture, she also creates safe spaces for people dealing with the trauma of domestic violence.
CBS 2's Ryan Baker recently met a young gallery director who is using art to help build community in Chicago Heights.
Martha Wade can't remember a time when art wasn't a part of her life, even when she was a little girl watching TV.
Kenya Moffett-Garner said her art also reflects political movements that are changing history.
It features the work of two long-time aurora artists - Donnell Collins, and Perry Slade.
Budding photographer Madie Meyers isn't shy about sharing. Her snapshots are a constant work in progress.
It replaces a similar project inspired by Vincent van Gogh.
His design beat out more than 60 other submissions from artists around the world and it was selected in a vote of more than 2,000 community members.
Police arrived at the scene where the resident and gunman, who confessed to the shooting, were outside. Both were taken into custody for questioning.
Rome Odunze was practicing with the Chicago Bears on Sunday after missing Saturday for personal reasons.
Seth Lugo retired 14 straight batters in his first career complete game as the Kansas City Royals rallied past the Chicago White Sox for a 4-1 win and series sweep on Sunday.
President Biden announced Sunday he is dropping his reelection bid in the 2024 presidential race and endorsing Vice President Kamala Harris.
Nico Hoerner doubled and scored the tying run in the ninth inning, then walked with the bases loaded in the 10th to give the Chicago Cubs a 2-1 victory over the Arizona Diamondbacks on Sunday.
President Biden announced Sunday he is dropping his reelection bid in the 2024 presidential race and endorsing Vice President Kamala Harris.
Former President Barack Obama did not endorse Vice President Kamala Harris, saying the Democratic Party "will be navigating uncharted waters in the days ahead,
Here's how former President Donald Trump and Republican senators and members of Congress are reacting to President Biden's decision to leave the 2024 race.
President Biden announced his decision to withdraw from the 2024 presidential race in a letter addressing the American people. Read it here.
President Biden is the first sitting president to drop out of running for reelection since Lyndon B. Johnson in 1968 — leaving the race against Donald Trump in turmoil.
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.
As of Tuesday evening, a total of five tornadoes had been confirmed in the Chicago area from the storms Monday night and six Sunday night.
The tax is up just 2 cents compared with Sunday. But it is quite a jump compared with the Illinois gas seven years ago.
One third of Chicago's roughly 400 new car dealers are using pen and paper to complete deals.
The family asked CBS 2 for help after they found themselves stuck with random stuff and boxes filling their space—and nowhere else left to turn.
A warning of a Listeria monocytogenes outbreak affecting 12 states, including Pennsylvania, New Jersey and New York, was issued by the CDC Friday afternoon linking infections to sliced meat at deli counters.
Lisa Gee's experience taught her the life-saving importance of organ donations for thousands of patients.
Keisha House said people trust their hairdressers and barbers, and great communication takes place while in those chairs.
The FDA found even some products that claimed to be "sterile" were contaminated.
Under state law, all children living in a high-risk ZIP code must be tested for lead exposure at 12, 24, and 36 months of age.
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.
Fiscal Year 2024 saw total cannabis sales exceed $2 billion, which exceeded the figures for Fiscal Years 2023 and 2022.
Kroger owns the Mariano's brand, while Albertsons owns Jewel-Osco.
The DNC arrives at the United Center from Aug. 19-22.
Newhart was an Oak Park native and an alumnus of Saint Ignatius College Prep and Loyola University in Chicago.
Bob Newhart, who starred in the long-running sitcoms "The Bob Newhart Show" and "Newhart," has died at age 94.
Nominations for the 76th annual Emmy Awards were announced Wednesday, with "Shōgun," "The Bear," "Hacks," "Only Murders in the Building" and "Baby Reindeer" all earning multiple major nods. See the full list of nominees for the 2024 ceremony here.
"Big Brother" announced Tuesday the 16 new Houseguests who will move into the "Big Brother" house and, for the first time ever, have the power to vote in a 17th houseguest.
After many people criticized Andress' rendition of the National Anthem online, comparing her with Fergie, the singer says she's going to rehab.
Detectives say a past relationship between the resident and the victim was a possible contributing factor, and the resident had an order of protection against the victim.
Meteorologist Mary Kay Kleist has the 10 p.m. forecast for Sunday, July 21, 2024.
Caliendo, a professor at North Central College, talks about the potential downside to having Harris as the Democratic nominee.
Rome Odunze was practicing with the Chicago Bears on Sunday after missing Saturday for personal reasons.
Wisconsin, where the Republican National Convention just wrapped up, is firmly in play as a swing state.
Biden is the first sitting president to drop out of running for reelection since Lyndon B. Johnson in 1968 — leaving the race against Donald Trump in turmoil.
Here's how Republican Senators and members of Congress are reacting to the president's decision to leave the race just weeks before the Democratic Convention.
The announcement comes weeks after Democrats called for him to step down in the race against Republican opponent, former President Donald Trump.
President Biden announced Sunday he is dropping his reelection bid in the 2024 presidential race and endorsing Vice President Kamala Harris.
Johnson called Harris "the visionary leader that we need now to defeat the threat of another Trump presidency."
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.
Data show the 4th of July has historically been one of the deadliest days of the year.
The former University of Illinois football player had been hired at Aunt Martha's despite having a criminal conviction on his record.
Two battalion chiefs told CBS 2 Investigators said hiring needs to be a priority for the Chicago Fire Department, and they plan to protest their working conditions.
Rome Odunze was practicing with the Chicago Bears on Sunday after missing Saturday for personal reasons.
Seth Lugo retired 14 straight batters in his first career complete game as the Kansas City Royals rallied past the Chicago White Sox for a 4-1 win and series sweep on Sunday.
Nico Hoerner doubled and scored the tying run in the ninth inning, then walked with the bases loaded in the 10th to give the Chicago Cubs a 2-1 victory over the Arizona Diamondbacks on Sunday.
Corbin Carroll hit a two-run homer and Alek Thomas had a solo shot in Arizona's three-run fifth inning to help the Diamondbacks beat the Chicago Cubs 3-0 on Saturday night for their sixth win in seven games.
Brady Singer threw seven shutout innings to lead the Kansas City Royals to a 6-1 victory over the Chicago White Sox on Saturday night.
Police said the victim had gotten into a fight with the shooter, who shot him in the chest and hip.
But when thieves damaged the AC units, the heat spilled over to inside.
The robber choked the man, hit him in the head with the pliers, and took his cellphone, police said.
No other injuries were reported, police said.
Mateo was shot in the head in front of his mother and three siblings while riding in the family car in the West Lawn neighborhood.