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Gender-neutral baby names are on the rise. Here are the top 10 for 2024.
Gender-neutral baby names like Dylan, Avery and Logan are on the rise, according to data from baby name website names.org.
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Gender-neutral baby names like Dylan, Avery and Logan are on the rise, according to data from baby name website names.org.
"She starts to cough. She starts to sneeze. She starts to vomit. She started to vomit. I gave her that EPP right away, and we called 911."
Antonio Hopkins, 33, was arrested on Wednesday on one count of aggravated criminal sexual abuse, after police said he was identified as the man who sexually abused a girl between May 1 and Aug 21, 2023.
Diversity is what makes a community special. However, some people lack the tools and language to talk about diversity, especially with children. Dr. Lauren Loquasto provides tips on how to approach the topic.
Durbin is the sponsor of the act called Strengthening Transparency and Obligations to Protect Children Suffering from Abuse and Mistreatment or "STOP C-SAM."
Around 200 new migrant children are enrolled at Cameron Elementary alone.
There's a new slimy sensory experience in River North.
Some special elf helpers spend hours getting gifts wrapped for Santa's nonprofit, Operation North Pole, in Des Plaines. Large and small, the packages are ready for special deliveries this week in Chicago and the suburbs.
Because of his plea, the Lake County State's Attorney said Karels would be sentenced to natural life in prison without parole.
The 36-year-old man accused of killing his three young children pleaded "guilty but mentally ill." Jason Karels was charged with three counts of first-degree murder for the 2022 drowning deaths of children ages 2, 3, and 5.
Cole Smith scored two goals, Gustav Nyquist scored just hours after welcoming his third child into the world, and the Nashville Predators defeated the Chicago Blackhawks 4-2 in a Saturday matinee.
A state lawmaker introduced a bill to allow kids to benefit from a share of proceeds off online content that features them.
Ruba Almaghtheh, 34, was formally charged Tuesday with intimidation, criminal recklessness and institutional criminal mischief, all felonies.
The district is teaming up with Cradles to Crayons to help students from migrant families. CBS 2's Noel Brennan shows us how they ensure every student is ready for winter.
Parents bring their children, and local authors bring their books.
"Our children are in crisis, and we need to act," Illinois Attorney General Kwame Raoul said.
CBS 2's Ian Lee has more on the devastation hitting the most innocent involved.
CBS 2's Darius Johnson reports investigators believe the shootings took place inside the home between 9 p.m. on Saturday and 5 a.m. on Sunday.
Only on 2, it's an organization dedicated to transforming young lives, one surgery at a time.CBS 2's Suzanne Le Mignot shows us the work of Schaumburg-based Fresh Start Surgical Gifts.
There were big cheers for some special visitors at Shriners Children's Hospital in Chicago on Friday. A group of cyclists pedaled across the country to raise money for Shriner's and stopped there to meet a new friend.
Surveillance video shows the robber in different outfits. In one video, he goes behind a register and tries to open it.
Fire crews treated the victim at the scene before taking him to Northwestern Hospital in good condition.
The four-day festival runs from August 1 to August 4 in Chicago's Grant Park.
Steamy heat returns for another day with highs in the 90s.
A lawsuit filed by the Washington, D.C., attorney general alleges StubHub deceives consumers using "drip pricing" and other misleading sales tactics.
Iran's supreme leader has vowed to "seek revenge" against Israel for the killing of Hamas' top political leader, Ismail Haniyeh.
An alderman wants to get a new home repair grant program to help homeowners who live near where the DNC is being held.
Current Republican presidential nominee and former President Donald Trump is set to be in Chicago on Wednesday. NABJ President Ken Lemon reiterated Tuesday night that the invitation to Trump was not an endorsement.
Vice President Kamala Harris is expected to announce her running mate in the coming days.
"There isn't a proposal on the table right now that would be acceptable to anyone I know in the legislature," Pritzker said.
An alderman wants to get a new home repair grant program to help homeowners who live near where the DNC is being held.
Starting Sunday, customers can bring a used denim item — any brand, in any condition — to a Target store and trade it in for a coupon worth 20% off a new denim purchase.
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.
Iowa now bans most abortions after about six weeks of pregnancy. Across the country, four states ban abortions after about six weeks of pregnancy, and 14 states have near-total bans at all stages of pregnancy.
Amid a widening listeria outbreak, Boar's Head is recalling all of its liverwurst products sold nationwide, as well as some deli meats.
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.
Starting Sunday, customers can bring a used denim item — any brand, in any condition — to a Target store and trade it in for a coupon worth 20% off a new denim purchase.
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.
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.
The decision to host Trump has not gone over well with some NABJ members. The decision even led the co-chair for the convention, Karen Attiah, to step down.
As Chicago students get ready to head back to school, Chicago Public Schools is thinking about ways to improve the bus system.
Travel Editor Peter Greenberg discusses how Delta is taking a hit due to the Paris games, how some places are protesting mass tourism, and what to do if an airline downgrades your ticket.
Both Hamas political leader Ismail Haniyeh and top Hezbollah commander Fuad Shukr were killed in Israeli strikes.
CBS News has learned that Vice President Kamala Harris plans to announce her running mate on Monday.
NABJ President Ken Lemon reiterated Tuesday night that the invitation to Trump was not an endorsement.
A lawsuit filed by the Washington, D.C., attorney general alleges StubHub deceives consumers using "drip pricing" and other misleading sales tactics.
The four-day festival runs from August 1 to August 4 in Chicago's Grant Park.
Steamy heat returns for another day with highs in the 90s.
Surveillance video shows the robber in different outfits. In one video, he goes behind a register and tries to open it.
An alderman wants to get a new home repair grant program to help homeowners who live near where the DNC is being held.
Grayson told his superiors he was about to terminate the pursuit. But he did not stop.
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 loss to the Royals came as designated hitter Eloy Jiménez went to Baltimore for left-hander Trey McGough and cash.
Cody Bellinger came off the 10-day injured list — he had a fractured middle finger — to hit a two-run homer for the Cubs in the sixth inning.
Moore made history by being the first NFL receiver to have the first 10 years of his career guaranteed.
The Baltimore Orioles have acquired outfielder Eloy Jiménez from the Chicago White Sox for minor league left-hander Trey McGough.
Rookie QB Caleb Williams will have to wait a week for his preseason debut against the Buffalo Bills on Aug. 10.
Police called the incident isolated, and said there was no danger to the public.
Both Joaquin Guzman Lopez and his father's old business partner, Ismael "El Mayo" Zambada, were arrested after exiting a plane in El Paso, Texas last Thursday.
There was no threat to the community, police said.
A Wisconsin was convicted and sentenced to time served Monday for threatening to shoot state lawmakers in 2022 if they passed a bill allowing teachers to carry firearms.
A person of interest was in custody in connection with the fatal shooting of Rafael D. Wordlaw, 31.