Advisory Panel Endorses Use Of Medical Pot To Treat PTSD, Not Diabetes
An advisory board is recommending a few more illnesses that should be allowed to be treated with medical marijuana, reports WBBM Political Editor Craig Dellimore.
An advisory board is recommending a few more illnesses that should be allowed to be treated with medical marijuana, reports WBBM Political Editor Craig Dellimore.
CBS 2's anchors and reporters were out in force to support the American Diabetes Association over the weekend.
Americans need to do a much better job of eating fruits and vegetables, but what does a typical person consume in a day?
Alexys Fleming is a social media phenomenon and a talented artist. CBS 2's Harry Porterfield reports.
CBS Chicago is partnering with the American Diabetes Association to raise money for diabetes research.
Two young men from the suburbs have embarked on a 1,000-mile canoe trip from the Great Smoky Mountains to the Gulf of Mexico, to benefit diabetes research.
Would you know the symptoms of diabetes? Knowledge could mean the difference between life and death. The search for answers brought thousands of people to McCormick place Saturday.
Visit the American Diabetes Association EXPO/Chicago and Join the Millions℠ in the fight to Stop Diabetes®.
An 80-year-old man from south suburban Blue Island who had dementia died of hypothermia Monday night after leaving his house, authorities said.
Organizers of this year's "Ron Santo Walk to Cure Diabetes" say 7,000 people turned out on Chicago's lakefront Sunday.
CBS 2's Rob Johnson talks with one family that fought for years so that their daughter could take care of her diabetes and stay in the classroom.
Some of your favorite CBS 2 meteorologists, reporters, and anchors will be stepping out for Diabetes this weekend, at two walks to raise money for the American Diabetes Association.
Check out Mary Kay Kleist and Kris Gutierrez at the Farmers Market on Daley Plaza. They are out there to promote healthy eating along with the folks from the American Diabetes Association!
Three years ago, the Illinois General Assembly passed legislation requiring schools to always have someone in the buildings trained to care for a child with diabetes. CBS 2's Jim Williams reports.
Details on the 2013 Tour De Cure on June 9 to raise money for the American Diabetes Association.
Visit the the American Diabetes Association EXPO/Chicago and Join the Millions℠ in the fight to Stop Diabetes®.
Dr. Monica Peek, an assistant professor of internal medicine at the University of Chicago, said, "From the recent findings, the top 11 communities for diabetes death rates, 10 of those are African-American."
A program on Chicago's South Side is being touted as a model for the nation in combating the high rate of diabetes in poor neighborhoods.
For diabetics, watching your diet, checking blood sugar levels, and taking medications requires a lot of focus and effort.
Come walk with us at the Step Out walk on Saturday Oct. 20 at Soldier Field in Chicago, benefiting the American Diabetes Association.
CBS 2's Ed Curran caught up with two participants of the Walk To Stop Diabetes.
CBS 2 is hoping you will join our team to Stop Diabetes!
A summer camp in the far northern suburbs exposes kids to more than just fun and games, it's also about learning to live a healthy life with diabetes.
They rode for a cure--at the Tour De Cure at Wheaton Warrenville South High school on Sunday.
CBS 2 is riding to raise money to find a cure for diabetes.
High temperatures for Saturday will reach the lower 80s and upper 70s. The normal for this time of year is 85 degrees
The Butterfly House, just west of Navy Pier, is home to butterflies from all over the world.
Many residents have complained there are limited activities for teenagers during the summer. So Ald. Lamont Robinson (4th) decided it was time to change the narrative.
Michael Wacha pitched seven scoreless innings, Bobby Witt Jr. homered and drove in two runs and the Kansas City Royals beat the Chicago White Sox 7-1.
Their high school prom may have been decades ago, but for a moment in time, for some seniors in Roseland, Friday was prom day as some residents showed how they turned back the clock and danced the day away.
More than two dozen House Democrats have now publicly called for President Biden to end his bid for re-election.
"I am not supposed to be here tonight," former President Donald Trump said. "I stand before you in this arena only by the grace of almighty God."
Two senior House Democrats believe Biden could leave the 2024 presidential race within days after a pressure campaign from top Democratic lawmakers.
The delegates signaled total comfort and confidence with where things sit four months before the election.
Trump would also lead Harris. Voters say both Biden and Trump encouraged national unity after assassination attempt against Trump.
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.
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.
Shane Butler said he was grateful to be alive, and he owes it all to the safety training he did exactly one year before he accidentally shot himself.
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.
Temperatures will be a touch cooler with low humidity remaining. The normal high for this time of year is 85 degrees.
They're beautiful and intriguing, but perhaps many don't know a lot about butterflies. CBS News Chicago's Mugo Odigwe spent some time at The Butterfly House at Navy Pier to get an up close and personal look at some winged wonders.
While Chicago is known for its summer festivals, there's a new festival this year with a different purpose. Jessica Rose and her husband, Jonathan, brought their daughters to Oakwood Beach on Friday to attend the first-ever Peaceapalooza Music and Family Festival. The fest was designed to give youngsters something positive to do while on Chicago's lakefront.
Banks, airlines, television networks and health systems around the world that rely on Microsoft 365 apps were hit by widespread outages early Friday linked to the company CrowdStrike. Thousands of flights and train services were canceled globally, including more than 1,800 in the U.S., and there were disruptions to many other public and retail services.
A postal worker was shot and killed in the West Pullman neighborhood on Friday. Police said the shooting happened around 11:40 a.m. in the 12100 block of South Harvard Avenue.
"My heart is shattered, because it was a nice lady," Kim Sanders said. "She never bothered anybody."
James, a First Amendment advocate, says the chief attacked him after he came to village hall to file a complaint about a previous encounter.
More than 200 flights had been canceled, and nearly 900 others had been delayed as of late Friday morning.
A total of 25 House Democrats have now publicly called for President Biden to end his bid for re-election.
High temperatures for Saturday will reach the lower 80s and upper 70s. The normal for this time of year is 85 degrees
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.
Michael Wacha pitched seven scoreless innings, Bobby Witt Jr. homered and drove in two runs and the Kansas City Royals beat the Chicago White Sox 7-1.
Gabriel Moreno had three hits, scored twice and drove in a run to lead the Arizona Diamondbacks to a 5-2 victory over the Chicago Cubs on Friday.
The roster will have a healthy mix of both veterans and rookies this season, all led by No. 1 overall draft pick Caleb Williams.
Franklin competed in the 2020 Tokyo Olympics and will be suiting up for Team USA a second time this summer in Paris. But earning a bronze medal at the U.S. trials to get there didn't come easy.
Opening Day is set for March 27, when the White Sox will host the Angels at Guaranteed Rate Field.
Police said the victim had gotten into a fight with the shooter, who shot him in the chest and hip.
But when thieves damaged the AC units, the heat spilled over to inside.
The robber choked the man, hit him in the head with the pliers, and took his cellphone, police said.
No other injuries were reported, police said.
Mateo was shot in the head in front of his mother and three siblings while riding in the family car in the West Lawn neighborhood.