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Some must go on working outside despite extreme heat
Demand for hot food items alongside Grant Park has not stopped in the face of the heat. CBS 2's Sabrina Franza reports.
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Demand for hot food items alongside Grant Park has not stopped in the face of the heat. CBS 2's Sabrina Franza reports.
Downtown Chicago was bustling with people Monday, and there was plenty of demand for people brave enough to work in the heat. CBS 2's Sabrina Franza reports.
Downtown Chicago was bustling with people Monday, and there was plenty of demand for people brave enough to work in the heat.
A 60-day shelter limit is being enforced on Chicago shelters for asylum seekers despite adequate space. CBS 2's Sabrina Franza asked city Deputy Mayor for Immigrant and Refugee Rights Beatriz Ponce De León why.
CBS 2 on Friday talked with City Deputy Mayor for Immigrant and Refugee Rights Beatriz Ponce De León.
The City of Chicago this week started telling some migrant families with children they had to leave city-run shelters—despite fewer than half of the beds in city shelters currently being used. CBS 2's Sabrina Franza on Friday talked with City Deputy Mayor for Immigrant and Refugee Rights Beatriz Ponce De León about why this is happening, and what happens next.
The City of Chicago is executing its 60-day shelter stay policy, offering to reprocess any asylum seeker who asks to reenter the shelter system.
The City of Chicago is executing its 60-day shelter stay policy, offering to reprocess any asylum seeker who asks to reenter the shelter system. CBS 2's Sabrina Franza reports.
While the number of arrivals has slowed, it has not stopped. A new shelter at St. Bartholomew Parish in Portage Park will be tending to that need, as CBS 2's Marybel Gonzalez reports.
A new executive order issued on Tuesday severely restricts asylum claims at the southern U.S. border.
President Joe Biden’s plan would allow the quick deportation of thousands of migrants. CBS 2’s Marybel Gonzalez reports on how it might affect asylum seekers in Chicago.
The order means immigration officials can deport migrants at the border. without processing their asylum claims, once the number of border crossings goes over 2,500 a day. CBS 2's Tara Molina reports.
Mr. Biden's executive order authorizing deportations at the border will not affect asylum seekers who are already in Chicago – but there could indeed be changes in Chicago moving forward. CBS 2's Tara Molina reports.
President Joe Biden’s move would allow immigration officials to deport migrants quickly if the enter the U.S. without an asylum appointment, when the weekly average of illegal daily entries exceeds 2,500. CBS News’ Natalie Brand reports.
CBS 2's Andrew Ramos reports that the Gage Park Fieldhouse was long known as a community hub that brought people together, but for the past year, it has been a site of controversy.
CBS 2's Sabrina Franza got a closer look Monday at how the process works, and information on what is taking so long.
CBS 2's Sabrina Franza reports a beloved community member dedicating the past two years to helping asylum seekers in Chicago is at risk of being deported herself. She spoke about the unexpected turn of events.
Footage taken by the New York Post, Thursday, shows a crowd of 600 migrants breaking down a wire fence and pushing past Texas National Guard soldiers to get into El Paso.
Right now, only those who arrived in the U.S. before August are eligible for work permits, and that does not include most of those who are currently staying inside Chicago’s shelters. CBS 2’s Sabrina Franza reports.
The new budget includes almost $800 million in tax increases – largely funded by corporations and sports betting. CBS 2's Sabrina Franza reports from Springfield.
Gov. JB Pritzker is set to present his budget proposal on Wednesday. As CBS 2's Sabrina Franza reports, a shortfall and a request for more funding for migrants are expected to be announced.
Illinois Gov. JB Pritzker was to deliver his sixth budget address on Wednesday – while his own office predicts a deficit of hundreds of millions of dollars. CBS 2's Sabrina Franza reports.
The state committed the money, as did the county – but there was no word from the city Thursday. CBS 2's Sabrina Franza reports.
If it feels confusing tracking the spending – the amount of money the city has spent, the amount the state has given, and how much the federal government has contributed – that is because it is, in fact, confusing. CBS 2's Sabrina Franza reports.
Everything in the store in Logan Square is free, thanks to volunteers. CBS 2's Marybel Gonzalez reports.
With deep political divisions in the country and protests over the war in the Middle East, there are fears as this year's DNC approaches. But Drummond is optimistic.
The way things had been going, owner Alfio Sciacca was not sure Amici would make it a year. Now, everything has changed.
The dog turned its owners for reasons unknown.
The victim lost control of his car and hit the 19-year-old pedestrian.
The Joliet Police Department said it is work with the Will County State's Attorney Office for possible charges.
The 500-acre site would become home to the world's first commercially useful quantum computer.
"I will say that I have said directly to the vice president that I'm going to do everything and anything that is necessary to make sure that we beat Donald Trump and JD Vance," Pritzker said.
The Chicago Teachers Union opposed the budget plan, warning of the impact of spending cuts imposed to eliminate a $500 million deficit.
More than 50 Democratic lawmakers boycotted the speech—including U.S. Reps. Jan Schakowsky and Delia Ramirez, and Sen. Dick Durbin (D-Illinois).
President Biden said it's been the privilege of his life to serve the country for over 50 years.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Chief Meteorologist Albert Ramon has your 10 p.m. First Alert Weather forecast for Thursday, July 25, 2024.
John "Bulldog" Drummond, known to generations as one of CBS Chicago's star reporters, was working with WIND radio during the chaotic Democratic National Convention in Chicago in 1968. Drummond joins Jim Williams with a look back, and a reflection on lessons the city learned.
The owner of Amici in Lakeview wasn't sure how long his relatively new restaurant would stay open. But thanks to the Keith Lee Effect, everything changed. Charlie De Mar reports.
Officials will be talking to people in the area around the United Center Friday about what they can expect ahead of the big event. Marybel Gonzalez reports.
Police had to shoot and kill the dog, which a neighbor said attacked its owners for reasons unknown Thursday afternoon. Jermont Terry reports.
The dog turned its owners for reasons unknown.
"We will do what is absolutely necessary to keep the city safe," Chicago Police Supt. Larry Snelling said.
But the way things had been going, owner Alfio Sciacca was not sure Amici would make it a year. Now, everything has changed.
With deep political divisions in the country and protests over the war in the Middle East, there are fears as this year's DNC approaches. But Drummond is optimistic.
The victim lost control of his car and hit the 19-year-old pedestrian.
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.
The team is allowing Owens to skip part of Training Camp and their first preseason game so he can go to Paris to cheer on his wife.
The Chicago Union recently moved their home games to Evanston, which has helped grow attendance significantly.
Max Scherzer had a season-high nine strikeouts to take over 10th place on MLB's career list with the most among active pitchers.
The Chicago Sky currently share a practice facility with the public at Sachs Recreation Center in Deerfield.
The White Sox (27-77) lost their 10th game in a row to fall 50 games under .500 for the first time since finishing 56-106 in 1970.
The victim lost control of his car and hit the 19-year-old pedestrian.
Edwin Ortiz wants to become the 45th person to have his conviction, tied to Guevara, to be overturned in court.
Four businesses were hit in one night.
The burglary was reported and items were taken from Cook County State's Attorney's Office located at the Leighton Criminal Courthouse in Chicago.
The Davey Tree Expert Company said the victim was one of its employees who was on a jobsite at the time.