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Local Military Personnel Get OK to Show Gay Pride
Thanks to the repeal of Don't Ask Don't Tell, gay and lesbian soldiers and sailors have been told by top brass that it is OK to be out and proud.
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Thanks to the repeal of Don't Ask Don't Tell, gay and lesbian soldiers and sailors have been told by top brass that it is OK to be out and proud.
A day after voters in North Carolina approved a constitutional amendment banning same-sex marriage, President Barack Obama told ABC News that "same sex couples should be able to get married."
A 38-year old man on Monday became the first man in Illinois to re-enlist in the military after being kicked out of the service because he's gay.
The military's "Don't Ask, Don't Tell" policy on homosexuals serving in the armed forces comes to an end on Tuesday and gay men and women will be allowed to serve openly. The repeal comes four years after Marquell Smith says he was kicked out of the U.S. Marines for being gay.
The U.S. military's "don't ask, don't tell" policy is scheduled to officially end tomorrow--and for at least one gay man who's been in frequent touch with a Navy recruiter in Chicago, it's hard to believe the end is almost here.
A Chicago man kicked out eight years ago under "Don't Ask, Don't Tell" has contacted a recruiter and could become the first openly gay man in Illinois to enlist.
The Senate may have voted 65 to 31 to repeal the military's "Don't Ask, Don't Tell" policy this weekend, but the particulars allowing gays to openly serve in the military will take months to approve and implement.
A Chicago man says he was kicked out of the Marines four years ago under "Don't Ask, Don't Tell."
New Republican U.S. Sen. Mark Kirk has broken with his party to support repeal of the "Don't Ask, Don't Tell" policy on gays in the military.
The newest efforts to advance civil rights has provided a case study in the complexity and flexibility of the American governing system.
With news that Pentagon is accepting openly gay recruits, he hopes to resume military service.
Lamar Moore is one of a handful of chefs invited to come and rep their local restaurants with a unique menu crafted specially for this year's race.
Schneider, a Democrat from Illinois, called the vandalism "a vile act of hate."
The Wisconsin Supreme Court is changing course and will allow officials to place ballot drop boxes around their communities in this fall's elections in the presidential swing state.
The victim suffered trauma to the body while handling the firework and died at the scene.
At least seven burglaries were reported on Thursday.
Schneider, a Democrat from Illinois, called the vandalism "a vile act of hate."
The Wisconsin Supreme Court is changing course and will allow officials to place ballot drop boxes around their communities in this fall's elections in the presidential swing state.
President Biden will participate in a campaign event in Madison, Wisconsin, on Friday afternoon before taping an interview with ABC.
"Let me say this as clearly as I possibly can and as simply and straightforward as I can: I am running. I'm the nominee of the Democratic Party. No one's pushing me out," the president told campaign staffers.
Llamas said he is stepping down Aug. 1 to care for his ailing father, who is battling stage 4 stomach cancer.
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.
The gas hike approved in November was the largest gas utility rate hike in Illinois history.
The Markham repair shop owner pointed to an Allstate insurance policy requiring only one signature on smaller claims checks.
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.
The FDA said its study better simulated how commercial milk processing kills the bird flu virus, H5N1.
Iowa joins more than a dozen other states with restrictive abortion laws following the U.S. Supreme Court's overturning of Roe v. Wade in 2022. Three other states currently ban abortions at about six weeks.
One third of Chicago's roughly 400 new car dealers are using pen and paper to complete deals.
The Fresh Market already has stores in Crystal Lake, Geneva, Lake Forest, and Wilmette.
The change impacts every single restaurant in Chicago that operates with tipped workers, and critics say it could impact customers as well.
The Markham repair shop owner pointed to an Allstate insurance policy requiring only one signature on smaller claims checks.
Getting added to the guide is not the same as being awarded a Michelin star, but still signifies a stamp of approval.
It's the dawn of a new era at the Nathan's Famous Hot Dog Eating Contest. Patrick Bertoletti is the new men's champion, and Miki Sudo set a new record and retained the women's division title.
The Chicago "rat hole" was a rodent-shaped indentation in the concrete in front of a blond brick three-flat building in Roscoe Village. While now gone, its legacy lives on.
Martin Mull came to national fame with a recurring role on the Norman Lear-created satirical soap opera "Mary Hartman, Mary Hartman," and the starring role in its spinoff, "Fernwood 2 Night."
The Rolling Stones played at the stadium for the first of two concerts over the next several days—as part of their Hackney Diamonds Tour.
"CBS News 24/7," a daily flagship show featuring live reporting from CBS News and Stations' local-to-global newsrooms, brings viewers a dynamic and immersive news experience.
The NASCAR Chicago Street Race is back in Grant Park this weekend for its second year. One of the pit crew members Brehanna Daniels, was the first Black woman to join a Cup Series pit crew.
NASCAR racer Bubba Wallace is bringing his party back for a second year in a row with the help of Blavity, a black-owned media tech company. The company’s General Manager of Community, Charles Kuykendoll, discusses the change of location for the event and what attendees can expect.
NASCAR is roaring back into Chicago for the second year of its street race, but high-speed thrills aren't the only fun happening this weekend.
President Biden's campaign has released details of a new plan, aimed at shoring up support as the number of Democrats calling for his withdrawal from the race continues to grow. The president says he's not going anywhere.
Police say three men, between 16 and 25 years old, have been using a hammer or crowbar to break the glass front doors of businesses before making off with cash, safes, and electronics.
A total of 14 were taken to the hospital with gunshot wounds.
Police said the shooting may have stemmed from a personal dispute. One of the victims was an 8-year-old boy who died.
City leaders said meticulous planning went into the occasion, providing space for both remembrance and family traditions two years after the 2022 mass shooting.
Lamar Moore is one of a handful of chefs invited to come and rep their local restaurants with a unique menu crafted specially for this year's race.
Schneider, a Democrat from Illinois, called the vandalism "a vile act of hate."
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.
They hope national recognition from the U.S. surgeon general will actually make a difference.
The gas hike approved in November was the largest gas utility rate hike in Illinois history.
Ian Happ hit three-run homers from both sides of the plate for a career-high six RBIs, and the struggling Chicago Cubs pounded the major league-leading Philadelphia Phillies 10-2 to avoid a three-game sweep.
All-Star Steven Kwan homered, had three hits and officially took over as the majors' leading hitter while sending the Cleveland Guardians to a 8-4 win over the Chicago White Sox.
It's the dawn of a new era at the Nathan's Famous Hot Dog Eating Contest. Patrick Bertoletti is the new men's champion, and Miki Sudo set a new record and retained the women's division title.
Edmundo Sosa broke a tie with a sacrifice fly in the eighth, Whit Merrifield followed with an RBI single and the Philadelphia Phillies topped the struggling Chicago Cubs 5-3.
Erick Fedde gave up one run in six innings, Martin Maldonado homered and drove in three runs, and the Chicago White Sox routed the Cleveland Guardians 8-2.
Data show the 4th of July has historically been one of the deadliest days of the year.
Police in Wisconsin say a driver in Eau Claire reported someone chasing them down before aggressively throwing cheese at their vehicle.
Police said the shooting may have stemmed from a personal dispute. One of the victims was an 8-year-old boy who died.
So far, in 2024, there have been nine shootings at or near the beach.
Police in north suburban Evanston are looking for a man involved in multiple peeping Tom incidents and a reported battery in recent weeks.