Chicago candy maker Jana Farmer enjoying the sweet taste of success
CBS 2's Sara Machi takes us inside Ms. Jana's Candy kitchen.
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CBS 2's Sara Machi takes us inside Ms. Jana's Candy kitchen.
The Northern Illinois Food Bank is offering its Meals on the Move program for anyone 18 years and younger in Aurora.
Starting today. kids in the western suburbs will have access to free food even while school is out.
Conditions were hot and humid as firefighters battled the blaze.
Conditions were hot and humid as firefighters battled the blaze. Kris Habermehl reports from Chopper 2.
While Memorial Day is traditionally the day we kick off summer in Chicago and beyond, families of fallen heroes want us to remember on this day – freedom isn’t free. CBS 2's Marissa Perlman reports.
The group organizing the parade filed a lawsuit to ensure the city wouldn't revoke their permit.
Last year, their permit was revoked, then reinstated, after Aurora authorities said they didn't have enough police for security.
Tonight, residents can meet the developer, architects, and consultants to ask questions, get updates and give feedback.
Tonight, residents can meet the developer, architects, and consultants to ask questions, get updates and give feedback.
"That's all that they do is they eat and they grow and they eat and they grow."
The Illinois Department of Agriculture is working to prevent the spread of an invasive species. CBS 2's Noel Brennan introduces us to the spongy moth.
In January 2022, Officer Brian Shields and Sergeant Kenneth Thurman died from COVID-19.
Several Aurora police officers gathered to lay wreaths honoring the department's fallen members.
The woman said she did so after being the victim of a crime, police said.
"I never thought I was going to make it this far," said Alyssa Kelly.
It has been one year since we first met Chris, Alyssa, and Colin Kelly, as they cherished Alyssa's first Mother's Day – knowing a second was far from guaranteed. CBS 2's Jackie Kostek reports.
The free event is open to all ages with the goal of teaching children how they can help protect the environment.
The free event is open to all ages with the goal of teaching children how they can help protect the environment.
The 1449 Senior Estates subdivision will feature 70 new ranch-style units, 50 duplexes, and 20-single family homes.
The 1449 Senior Estates subdivision will feature 70 new ranch-style units, 50 duplexes, and 20-single family homes.
They'll be taking a traveling motorcade of fire engines to three different hospitals, to offer gifts and a sincere "thank you" to the nurses who work there.
It's National Nurses Week, a time when we thank some of the most vital people in healthcare, for all their hard work.
Two dozen food trucks are expected to serve people from 5 p.m. to 9 p.m.
A judge set bond for Steven Woletz, 46, at $100,000.
The next snow chance arrives late Thursday into early Friday morning.
Donato skated out of the right corner and stuffed a shot past Logan Thompson to hand Washington a second straight loss for only the second time this season.
Anyone who has an affected Connie's Pizza in the freezer should either throw it out or bring it back to the store for a refund.
Survivors, advocates and experts have weighed in on Mayor Brandon Johnson's pledge to create a task force to study the safety of Black women in Chicago.
Thornton Township Trustees Christopher Gonzalez and Carmen Carlisle have been going to great lengths to stall movement on Henyard's plans for the township.
Survivors, advocates and experts have weighed in on Mayor Brandon Johnson's pledge to create a task force to study the safety of Black women in Chicago.
Thornton Township Trustees Christopher Gonzalez and Carmen Carlisle have been going to great lengths to stall movement on Henyard's plans for the township.
Vice President Kamala Harris, the Democratic candidate, won Illinois' popular vote in November, and will get all 19 of the state's electoral votes.
Sean Harden was sworn in as a CPS board member last week.
Drama persists and a federal probe remains active in the south Chicago suburb.
Anyone who has an affected Connie's Pizza in the freezer should either throw it out or bring it back to the store for a refund.
The Chicago-based company is accused of tricking diners about delivery fees, misleading drivers about pay, and listing restaurants on its platform without permission.
Back in 2017, the city promised to replace the smelly windows after the CBS News Chicago Investigators exposed the issue. But just a tiny fraction of the windows in question have been replaced.
According to the U.S. Department of Labor, the department's Wage and Hour Division has an open investigation with a HelloFresh facility in Aurora.
Thomas Riolo said he is paying the price for an update to his report that shows damage to his vehicle for which he is not responsible. The damage in question happened before he even owned the car.
The sisters share a special bond of getting a second chance at life, which they both received at the age of 38 years old.
An even larger investment of $500 million is going toward 10 new outpatient facilities throughout the South Side that will add 85,000 health care appointments each year.
Scientists used the NanoGripper to grab particles from the SARS-CoV2 virus that causes COVID-19.
The program should launch early next year.
Feds find 11 kids illegally employed for at least 4 years at Seaboard Triumph Foods facility in Sioux City, Iowa.
This move was anticipated back in the summer, and comes months after the mortgage company Guaranteed Rate changed its name simply to Rate.
Both President Biden and President-elect Trump have vowed to block the $15 billion acquisition on national security grounds.
The bar has been in the ownership of the same family since 1989.
Experts said Tuesday night that the industry is facing hard times because of factors such as slowing sales and diminishing reimbursements—leading to store closures.
The restaurant, at 4806 N. Broadway, announced that it will close its doors for good on Friday, Dec. 20.
Taylor also played two nights at Ravinia this past June.
Mindy Kaling and Morris Chestnut announced the nominations for the 82nd annual Golden Globes, with 10 nominees revealed live on CBS News.
The lawsuit alleges the unidentified girl was raped at a Video Music Awards afterparty in 2000.
Social media sleuths noticed that the house next door to the iconic "Home Alone" house in Winnetka is now up for sale.
Here are the top songs, artists, and albums streamed on Spotify in Chicago this year, according to communications agency Burson Global.
Communities across the southeast continue to struggle, weeks after hurricanes Milton and Helene, and they still need help. A family-owned Chicago-area business is stepping up.
Meteorologist Laura Bannon has the extended forecast.
A police investigation is underway in northwest suburban Rolling Meadows. An intersection was closed and there was a large response.
The frozen pizzas were distributed in Illinois, Minnesota, and Wisconsin to grocery stores. They are already expired—their expiration date was Nov. 27 of this year.
There have been rare cases of serious liver injury in those taking Veozah.
Police are giving an update on the school shooting at Abundant Life Christian School in Madison, Wisconsin.
The building at 2347 S. Michigan Av. has been vacant ever since 21 people were killed in a stampede inside the E2 nightclub in 2003.
Thornton Township Trustees Christopher Gonzalez and Carmen Carlisle have been going to great lengths to stall movement on Henyard's plans for the township.
Survivors, advocates and experts have weighed in on Mayor Brandon Johnson's pledge to create a task force to study the safety of Black women in Chicago.
The next snow chance arrives late Thursday into early Friday morning.
Survivors, advocates and experts have weighed in on Mayor Brandon Johnson's pledge to create a task force to study the safety of Black women in Chicago.
The Chicago-based company is accused of tricking diners about delivery fees, misleading drivers about pay, and listing restaurants on its platform without permission.
Now-retired Joliet police Sgt. Javier Esqueda was charged in connection with leaking squad car video of a man who died in Joliet police custody.
The original bus company they paid $10,000 to take them to Tampa left them stranded Wednesday night.
The cheerleaders turned to CBS News Chicago for help—and some disturbing information was discovered about how the girls ended up stranded.
Donato skated out of the right corner and stuffed a shot past Logan Thompson to hand Washington a second straight loss for only the second time this season.
Layden Blocker led the way for the Blue Demons (8-3, 0-2) with 17 points. Conor Enright added 12 points.
This move was anticipated back in the summer, and comes months after the mortgage company Guaranteed Rate changed its name simply to Rate.
The move, which will also see the Yankees send right-handed reliever Cody Poteet to the Cubs, is a cost-saving move for Chicago, after acquiring superstar right fielder Kyle Tucker from the Astros.
The Bears went 1 for 12 on third down and 1 for 3 on fourth down.
Survivors, advocates and experts have weighed in on Mayor Brandon Johnson's pledge to create a task force to study the safety of Black women in Chicago.
The owner of Fresh Mart Foods, at 400 E 83rd St., said he's thinking of closing up shop after the latest burglary.
A "combination of factors" appear to have led a 15-year-old student to carry out a school shooting, police in Madison, Wisconsin, said Tuesday.
Luigi Mangione was indicted Tuesday by the Manhattan district attorney in the murder of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson.
Accused Gilgo Beach serial killer Rex Heuermann has been charged with a seventh murder.
