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Shoppers endure frigid temperatures for last-minute gifts on Magnificent Mile
The cold apparently does not deter the procrastinators along the Magnificent Mile.
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The cold apparently does not deter the procrastinators along the Magnificent Mile.
Wind chills in the advisory area could be as cold as -25 degree.
This weekend is your last chance to see dazzling light displays and meet holiday characters - including Santa Claus.
Anyone is welcome to drop off new toys, coats, and other winter gear at the new Upper Room Missionary Baptist Church near Roosevelt and Washtenaw Avenue in Douglas Park.
Items needed include gently used jackets, parkas, boots, gloves, and more.
They're bringing together more than 250 children who lost a parent this year from gun violence and giving them a $100 gift card to buy presents.
The archbishop will preside over the first live broadcast since the beginning of the pandemic.
Cardinal Blase Cupich will meet with some patients and their families who cannot celebrate Christmas at home.
The next couple of days are shaping up to be a double whammy for consumers who haven't quite finished up their Christmas shopping and now have to get ready for a pending snow storm.
CBS 2 viewers Nate Matthews and Mark Lukas share their Christmas photos including a festive tree from Matthews and a holiday train and village from Lukas.
It's going to feel like we're on the north pole over the next few days, not the best time to walk around outside to look at everyone's holiday decorations. Instead, hop in the car and go for a drive to Santa’s Village in East Dundee for their "Magical Christmas” drive-thru display.
The strong storm is expected to hit Chicagoland with just about everything -- cold temperatures, high winds, dangerous wind chills, and potentially significant snow.
A single mom from Chicago is going to have a happy holidays after the generosity of a CBS 2 viewer. We told you about Tina Swopes on Friday. She had her Kia car stolen.
When CBS 2 viewers told us about a Chicago Public Schools crossing guard who's spreading Christmas joy, we knew we had to meet her.
If you've ever been on the corner of 66th Street and California Avenue in Chicago Lawn, you may know crossing guard Gail Williams.
CBS 2 Meteorologist Robb Ellis has the 5:30 p.m. forecast for Saturday, Dec. 18, 2022.
Cold continues with flurries through Wednesday, then temperatures begin dropping Wednesday.
If you are looking for a place to take in the holiday lights, try heading southwest to Streator.
This holiday season, one patient's sister used an ornament on the tree to spark a memory from her brother with dementia.
A Christmas tree at Terra Vista of Oakbrook Terrace is not just any tree. In this case, it's also therapeutic, used to try to jump start the brain. CBS 2's Lauren Victory showed us how it's providing some hope for the holidays.
It's a free event that offers live traditional music, photo opportunities, a Christmas tree lighting and ornament making.
It's a free event that offers live traditional music, photo opportunities, a Christmas tree lighting and ornament making.
Santa, Mrs. Claus, and several elves visited almost a dozen homes, bringing gifts and good cheer in what has become a bittersweet tradition.
They will be joined by the Chicago Philharmonic Orchestra.
This year, she suffered a stroke and is having trouble finishing the task.
The homeowners pleaded for relief at a townhall Monday night—with their bills increasing by thousands.
The Sox had gone ahead on Paul DeJong's solo homer in the ninth inning before their bullpen's MLB-high 25th blown save.
Vice President Kamala Harris continues to receive a wide range of support in the day since President Biden dropped out of the 2024 race.
Michael Busch and Dansby Swanson each had two hits as the Cubs twice escaped based-loaded jams to end Milwaukee's three-game winning streak.
All were taken to Mount Sinai Hospital in good condition.
Vice President Kamala Harris continues to receive a wide range of support in the day since President Biden dropped out of the 2024 race.
This year could be the first time in decades that a major political party would go into its convention without a presumptive nominee.
With 74.4% of registered voters turning up in Orland Park in 2020, a total of 48% cast their ballots for Mr. Biden, 51% for then-President Trump.
Pritzker has been recognized as a future White House hopeful, but what does President Biden's decision to drop out of the race mean for the governor's political ambitions?
Many Democrats believe Biden's exit from the campaign will improve chances of beating Trump in November.
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.
Chief Meteorologist Albert Ramon has your 10 p.m. First Alert Weather forecast for Monday, July 22, 2024.
Homeowners pleaded for relief at a townhall Monday night—with their bills increasing by thousands. Marybel Gonzalez reports.
Mayor Brandon Johnson hosted the budget roundtable at Malcolm X College. It is the first of four public roundtables planned for this month.
In Virginia, Vance accused the Democrats of a “corrupt” process in the wake of President Biden bowing out of the contest.
The Democratic National Convention takes place in Chicago in just a few weeks. Irika Sargent talked with former Mayor Lori Lightfoot about the convention in the wake of Mr. Biden’s withdrawal and the likely elevation of Kamala Harris to the top of the ticket.
The video shows the chaotic scene after a sheriff's deputy shot Massey, who is Black, in the face during a tense moment over a pot of water.
Pritzker has been recognized as a future White House hopeful, but what does President Biden's decision to drop out of the race mean for the governor's political ambitions?
Pritzker has endorsed Harris to be the new Democratic nominee for the White House after President Biden dropped out of the race and endorsed Harris on Sunday. Pritzker has yet to say if he would be interested in filling a vice presidential role on the 2024 Democratic presidential ticket.
The homeowners pleaded for relief at a townhall Monday night—with their bills increasing by thousands.
The Sox had gone ahead on Paul DeJong's solo homer in the ninth inning before their bullpen's MLB-high 25th blown save.
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 Sox had gone ahead on Paul DeJong's solo homer in the ninth inning before their bullpen's MLB-high 25th blown save.
Michael Busch and Dansby Swanson each had two hits as the Cubs twice escaped based-loaded jams to end Milwaukee's three-game winning streak.
Left guard Teven Jenkins said he felt like the offense was "ahead of the curve" from where they were last year.
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.
All were taken to Mount Sinai Hospital in good condition.
Late Monday, no one was in custody.
Ulyesee W. Burns, of Calumet Park, was charged with attempted murder and aggravated battery with a firearm.
Bodycam video of the fatal shooting of Sonya Massey was released Monday afternoon. The video shows the chaotic scene after a sheriff's deputy shot Massey, who is Black, in the face during a tense moment over a pot of water in her home.
Police said the victim had gotten into a fight with the shooter, who shot him in the chest and hip.