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All three Christkindlmarkets – at Daley Plaza, at Gallagher Way outside Wrigley Field, and at RiverEdge Park in Aurora – are set to open Nov. 17.
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All three Christkindlmarkets – at Daley Plaza, at Gallagher Way outside Wrigley Field, and at RiverEdge Park in Aurora – are set to open Nov. 17.
The sculpture in Daley Plaza was unveiled on this day in 1967.
The Picasso sculpture in Daley Plaza turns 56 Tuesday. The 50-foot-tall sculpture was dedicated on this day in 1967.
"We are facing an existential threat to what it means to be a working performer," actor Sean Astin said.
The film and TV actors' strike came to Chicago on Friday, as members of the Screen Actors Guild and American Federation of Television and Radio Artists (SAG-AFTRA) marched at Daley Plaza.
Professional actors have been striking since mid-July after coming to a standstill with the alliance of motion picture and television producers.
Actors are demanding increased pay better residuals and protections from the likeness being used by artificial intelligence technology.
It’s almost back to school time, and the cost of supplies can leave some parents feeling a bit stressed. One group is looking to ease that stress and supply their kids with what they’ll need to start the school year off right. Zulma Colon with Kids Above All spoke with CBS 2 about the backpack drive and how you can contribute.
Mayor Brandon Johnson is expected to stop to give remarks around 10 a.m.
Over 700 volunteers will pack thousands of brand-new backpacks with school supplies to donate to cps students.
They want to call attention to gun violence in Chicago and call on lawmakers to take a stand.
Several community and youth groups are teaming up to hold a rally and "Die-In." They want to call attention to gun violence in Chicago and call on lawmakers to take a stand.
He said they'll be outside in Tinley Park on Saturday.
Before the storms rolled in, Chicago's air quality was such a concern again on Thursday that the city canceled the Daley Plaza city market.
Thursday's advocacy march starts at 11 a.m. and dozens of organizations will join forces to fight for minority and marginalized communities.
This is in support of the National We The People March.
CBS 2's Noel Brennan did not get stung while covering this story, but a bee did find its way back into the CBS 2 newsroom while stuck in his hair.
CBS 2’s Noel Brennan did not get stung while covering this story, but a bee did find its way back into the CBS 2 newsroom while stuck in his hair.
There's a cloud of activity because a few thousand bees have set up residence. While most people walked by without incident, the tree hive caught the attention of everyone walking by it.
This video shows a swarm of bees on a tree in Daley Plaza just before 6 p.m.
Some people in Daley Plaza noticed the bees and looked up or took video, but many did not appear to notice.
The Cajun Connoisseur is serving up shrimp and grits, lobster mac and cheese to a consistent crowd of old and new faces.
Mayor Brandon Johnson and other city leaders will gather this morning to raise the Juneteenth flag.
President Biden officially signed off to make Juneteenth a federal holiday back in 2021.
The lineup of food trucks rotates weekly, so you're bound to find something new.
An outbound Union Pacific Northwest Line train hit a car just before 4 p.m. near the Norwood Park station near the intersection of Avondale and Nagle avenues.
Police released surveillance video of the thief, who used a screwdriver to smash the windows of three businesses in the Edgewater neighborhood in the span of a week.
Police said the man was wanted on a probation violation in Ohio and had lied about his identity to avoid arrest.
Authorities in Mexico said Iram Uranga Armendáriz shot and killed three men and critically wounded a Chicago teen over an argument about a $250,000 debt.
Only minor amounts of snow are expected through Sunday afternoon, likely less than an inch.
Jack Smith, the special counsel appointed by Attorney General Merrick Garland in November 2022 to take over two investigations into President-elect Donald Trump, has resigned.
Trump was found guilty in May of 34 felonies for authorizing a scheme in 2017 to falsify records in order to cover up reimbursements for a "hush money" payment.
City attorneys are recommending settlements in lawsuits tied to former CPD Commander Jon Burge, former Sgt. Ronald Watts, and former Det. Reynaldo Guevara - all of whom have been accused of framing dozens of people.
President Biden honored former President Jimmy Carter in a eulogy at his funeral.
Madigan is accused of using his power and influence to arrange for no-show jobs for his allies, and business for his own law firm.
Macy's announced the impending closures Thursday, calling it part of the retailer's plan to "return the company to sustainable, profitable sales growth."
Many turned out to take advantage of day-after-Christmas sales that can be hard to pass up.
At Yorktown Center in Lombard, just about everyone who spoke with CBS News Chicago on Monday said the act of going out and physically shopping puts them in the Christmas spirit.
Scammers know many of us are waiting for packages this holiday season.
The National Retail Foundation projected roughly 157 million people across the country would shop last-minute and try to wrap up their shopping lists.
In addition to norovirus, regular winter respiratory illnesses like RSV and flu are spiking, as is COVID-19.
Those with endometriosis, ovarian cysts, uterine fibroids, and female orgasmic disorder are now eligible to be prescribed medical cannabis in Illinois.
Lower immunity to the new GII.17 strain could be leading to more infections.
According to the CDC, at least 66 people have been infected with bird flu since last year. Most have had direct contact with sick birds.
The Louisiana patient was hospitalized with a severe case of bird flu in the first death in the U.S. caused by the H5N1 virus.
Macy's announced the impending closures Thursday, calling it part of the retailer's plan to "return the company to sustainable, profitable sales growth."
There remains a question of where exactly ground will be broken for the stadium.
Chef Bayless also addressed his lack of a relationship with his brother, sports broadcaster Skip Bayless.
John Carruthers and his thin crusts have raised $80,000—a lot of dough for charities around Chicago.
Many turned out to take advantage of day-after-Christmas sales that can be hard to pass up.
As we say ADIEU to 2024, a new study has revealed last year's hardest Wordle puzzles in each U.S. state, including Illinois.
Peter Yarrow was a singer-songwriter and a social activist, but he was best known as one-third of the folk-music group Peter, Paul and Mary.
Here is the full list of winners who took home awards at the 2025 Golden Globe Awards.
Here are the books and characters newly joining the list of works in the public domain in 2025.
Taylor also played two nights at Ravinia this past June.
Firefighters in California are not only saving homes and humans from the devastating wildfires, they are saving our four-legged friends too. One dog rescue group is now uniting the community to help other animals in need.
Meteorologist Mary Kay Kleist has the latest First Alert Weather forecast.
A deer that had a jar stuck on its head at Saint Casimir Cemetery on the Far South Side apparently got the jar off on its own, after neighbors spent days trying to help the skittish animal.
A woman was charged after stabbing two people and crashing a stolen car Thursday in the Garfield Ridge neighborhood.
Three people were taken to the hospital following a multi-vehicle crash involving a Chicago Fire Department ambulance Saturday morning in the West Englewood neighborhood.
Vanessa Delgado, 21, was arrested and charged with multiple felonies, including two counts of attempted first-degree murder.
Chicago police said a semi-truck, driven by a 54-year-old man, was traveling northbound on Ashland when it hit the rear passenger side of an ambulance.
At least 11 people are dead and more than 12,000 structures have been destroyed, officials said. Here are the latest updates.
An outbound Union Pacific Northwest Line train hit a car just before 4 p.m. near the Norwood Park station near the intersection of Avondale and Nagle avenues.
Police released surveillance video of the thief, who used a screwdriver to smash the windows of three businesses in the Edgewater neighborhood in the span of a week.
Ald. Ray Lopez (15th) said the wooden or plastic traffic barriers currently recommended for permitted street fairs and festivals in Chicago are a security weakness, and that needs to change.
Cook County sheriff deputies served only 25% of protective orders between 2021 and 2023, data show.
"San Antonio has really led the way in using aerial surveillance technology to prevent these activities," said Ald. Brian Hopkins (2nd), who chairs the City Council Public Safety Committee.
Customers said contractors from the company, Orange Elephant Roofing & Solar, seemed simply to disappear into thin air. But that is only the tip of the iceberg.
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.
Both Johnson and Glenn have been looked at as top candidates this cycle, and for good reason.
Nikola Vučević had 23 points and 13 rebounds, and Coby White and Jalen Smith each scored 15 points for the Bulls.
Connor Bedard extended his points streak to nine games with a first-period assist, but the league-worst Blackhawks lost for the seventh time in their last nine games.
The White Sox signed Rojas for a $3.5 million, one-year contract that was finalized Wednesday, while infielder Jake Amaya was designated for assignment.
Penn State lost to Notre Dame in heartbreaking fashion on Thursday night.
Police released surveillance video of the thief, who used a screwdriver to smash the windows of three businesses in the Edgewater neighborhood in the span of a week.
Authorities in Mexico said Iram Uranga Armendáriz shot and killed three men and critically wounded a Chicago teen over an argument about a $250,000 debt.
Troopers responded to the scene for a report of an expressway shooting. Upon arrival, the rideshare driver told them they were shot at.
Vanessa Delgado, 21, was arrested and charged with multiple felonies, including two counts of attempted first-degree murder.
Reddins was shot and killed last November while responding to a call of a man with a gun seen leaving a Chase Bank in Oak Park.