Kayaker opts for commute to work down the Chicago River
Dan Schreiner could easily take the Kennedy Expressway, but he prefers a kayak and a route that's "way more scenic."
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Dan Schreiner could easily take the Kennedy Expressway, but he prefers a kayak and a route that's "way more scenic."
Dan Schreiner could easily take the Kennedy Expressway, but he prefers a kayak and a route that's "way more scenic."
Dana Kozlov reports on the incident over the Kinzie Street Bridge on Aug. 8, 2004.
The body of the victim was taken to the Cook County Medical Examiner's Office for identification.
The victim was pronounced dead at the scene.
The Chicago Police Marine Unit pulled the body from the water near Adams Street and Wacker.
"This used to be a pathway and a canal for sewage, and now it's becoming a place where biodiversity and people come together to enjoy this space."
The iconic restaurant along the Chicago River at Marina City had a small kitchen fire on April 5, and reopened on Saturday.
Video shows a silver sedan driving down the walk on the north side of the Chicago River as if it were just another road.
The Chicago River will have it's first open water swim in nearly a century later this year. The swim is set to take place on Sept. 22 and will benefit ALS research and learn-to-swim programs for up to 2,000 local kids. The last such swim in the river was held in 1930.
The swim is set to take place on Sept. 22 and will benefit ALS research and learn-to-swim programs for up to 2,000 local kids.
There will be two courses - a half mile and a two-mile from Wolf Point and the State Street Bridge.
The South Side Irish Parade kicks off in the Beverly neighborhood on Sunday afternoon in addition to the bars and pubs celebrating the holiday.
When Chicago gets the proverbial green light to celebrate St. Patrick's Day, the city unites in green.
It's that time of a year when a sea of people wearing green stand and wait for the Main Branch of the Chicago River to match their outfits. CBS 2's Noel Brennan reports.
It’s a St. Patrick’s Day tradition that’s been ongoing in Chicago for nearly 70 years, with of thousands of people heading downtown to see the river turn green.
This marks the 69th year of the dyeing of the Chicago River. The St. Patrick’s Day Parade downtown will follow Saturday, and the South Side Irish Parade in Beverly is coming up Sunday.
"We know he had a unique perspective. He may have been able to see the beauty in those scenes that other Chicago artists couldn't."
The Chicago Maritime Museum is the new home to a rare collection of paintings. But behind their fascinating history, there's a bit of mystery. CBS 2's Noel Brennan has the story.
The Merchandise Mart also will be lit up with the 5th annual ART on THE MART show for New Year's Eve.
The Chicago Electric Boat Company has launched the six-person heated vessels in the Chicago River.
Fire crews assisted police with pulling the body out of the river near Michigan Avenue around 9:50 a.m.
Fire crews assisted police with pulling the body out of the river near Michigan Avenue just before 10 a.m
It was at the 600 block of West Chicago Avenue.
Its new showcase, "Season of Light," debuts Thursday at 7:30 p.m.
Nikola Vucevic led the Bulls with 29 points and 12 rebounds while Coby White scored 25.
Anqi Qu and Francesco Rahe are the 54th and 55th University of Chicago Rhodes Scholars.
The study found that the fish appear to change their behavior the closer they get to Chicago.
Love died after a long battle with cancer.
Renderings issued Monday showed what the new stadium will look like once the $800 million stadium is finished.
The Wall Street Journal named Mayor Johnson the "worst mayor in America" in a weekend editorial.
The Wisconsin Supreme Court is grappling with a case affecting whether the swing state's nonpartisan top elections official can remain in her post despite not being reappointed and confirmed by the state Senate.
Wisconsin Republican U.S. Senate candidate Eric Hovde has conceded defeat in the race narrowly won by Democratic Sen. Tammy Baldwin, saying he will not pursue a recount.
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.
Snelling laid out the challenges the department is facing—and how, following the imposition of a consent decree, it can help to create a culture change to form a top police department in the country.
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.
For the first time since 1938, children in Des Moines, Iowa, will go trick-or-treating on Halloween. The city began its unusual custom of opting for Beggar's Night decades ago in hopes of tamping down on hooliganism.
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.
An attorney representing a conservative prosecutor struggled Monday to convince Wisconsin's liberal-leaning Supreme Court to reactivate the state's 175-year-old abortion ban.
The "Dawson's Creek" alum shared the news on Sunday and said that despite the diagnosis, there is "reason for optimism, and I'm feeling good."
Three patients at the University of Chicago Medicine are in the trial for the treatment.
Some pathogens that contaminate food are even showing up in the U.S. for the first time thanks to climate change.
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.
Wonder Group, a New York-based food ordering company that touts "fast fine" dining, is set to be Grubhub's new owner.
Foxtrot will be pouring free drip coffee between 6 a.m. and 10 a.m. at the Fulton Market location to celebrate the reopening.
With the release of part one of her new memoir, Cher talks about her relationship - on stage and off - with Sonny Bono, and why their TV partnership survived beyond their marriage.
"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.
The IBA also gave out the Silver Dome Awards at its luncheon Wednesday.
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.
John Krasinski is People magazine's Sexiest Man Alive for 2024. The magazine announced the actor-writer-director as its pick during "The Late Show with Stephen Colbert."
A South Korean national stands accused of trying to smuggle hundreds of insects, arachnids, and myriapods out of the Amazon—including 320 tarantulas, 110 centipedes, and nine rare ants.
Bob Love, a three-time All-Star, played nine seasons with the Bulls during his 11-year NBA career.
Chief Meteorologist Albert Ramon has your 10 p.m. First Alert Weather forecast for Monday, Nov. 18, 2024.
The DuPage Woodworkers handed out 2,500 toys to several Chicago area nonprofits—which in turn will hand out the toys to parents who need financial help during the holidays.
In the last few weeks since the election, brazenly racist text messages sent to Black people across the country have made headlines. Hispanic and queer Americans have also been victims. It is not clear who is responsible and how the offenders knew the race of their victims—but as Ash-har Quraishi reports, it has a lot to do with how much of our personal information is already out there.
On Sunday afternoon, Dr. Olga Duchon, was the featured speaker at a discussion with members of the Ukrainian Medical Association.
Martinez, 26, was shot and killed during a traffic stop near 80th and Ingleside on Nov. 4. CBS News Chicago will cover the procession and the services from outside the chapel.
Love died after a long battle with cancer.
A 64-year-old woman from Chicago's western suburbs is facing hate crime charges and accused of assaulting a Palestinian-American couple in a video that went viral.
Nikola Vucevic led the Bulls with 29 points and 12 rebounds while Coby White scored 25.
Indiana is ranked among the states with the weakest gun safety laws, in part because it does not have a law that requires safely storing firearms.
"How is this possible that so many things could have gone wrong and allowed for this to happen?" Candice Gatlin said.
City law requires festival producers to reimburse the city for police overtime worked at their events, but records requests show the city is not retroactively charging for it.
Residents' finances are stretched to the max, and they are reaching out to say enough has not been done to finalize repairs and get them back into their homes.
Caitlin Tracey's family did not want her husband to have her remains because of a history of domestic violence allegations.
Nikola Vucevic led the Bulls with 29 points and 12 rebounds while Coby White scored 25.
Love died after a long battle with cancer.
Renderings issued Monday showed what the new stadium will look like once the $800 million stadium is finished.
The Dallas Wings will have the No. 1 pick. They will have the chance to draft UConn star Paige Bueckers.
DePaul pulled within six in the opening minutes of the second, but gave up three layups in a row and trailed by double digits for the remainder of the game.
A 64-year-old woman from Chicago's western suburbs is facing hate crime charges and accused of assaulting a Palestinian-American couple in a video that went viral.
Martinez, 26, was shot and killed during a traffic stop near 80th and Ingleside on Nov. 4. CBS News Chicago will cover the procession and the services from outside the chapel.
Barrington police were investigating late Sunday with the Major Crimes Task Force.
Wentworth Area detectives were investigating Friday night.
The threat involved Fremont Middle School in unincorporated Mundelein.
