Powerful winds take down trees in Chicago area
The wind knocked down a tree in Arlington Heights, and is likely to blame for toppling several trees in Rogers Park.
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The wind knocked down a tree in Arlington Heights, and is likely to blame for toppling several trees in Rogers Park.
At the “Trunk or Treat” part on the West Side, so many families came in that organizers ran out of food. UCAN, which organized the party, predominantly serves kids who are in care of the state or have been removed from their homes. Sara Machi reports.
Sara Machi reports from a party at UCAN on the city’s West Side, where the primary focus is on kids who are in the custody of the state or who have been removed from their home. A free costume library has been made available.
Halloween has become one of the country's largest spending holidays as well, but the celebration wasn't always so secular.
For the first time since 1938, children in Des Moines, Iowa, will go trick-or-treating on Halloween. The city began its unusual custom of opting for Beggar's Night decades ago in hopes of tamping down on hooliganism.
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Wind chill temperatures fall into the 30s for late-evening trick-or-treat plans.
A Weather Alert goes into effect overnight and lasts through midday Thursday for widespread, inconvenient rain.
Some families have been putting on a big show for their neighbors for years now.
Some families have been putting on a big show for their neighbors for years now. Darius Johnson reports.
Staff and families work together to pick a theme each year.
This year's theme is Halloween classics, featuring a cute little bat with white fangs on her hat, a pumpkin, and multiple group costumes, including triplets dressed as "Ghostbusters" and a ghost.
Raygun, the break dancer, and Beetlejuice sequel character Shrunken Head Bob are among the top picks.
While new research shows Americans are trying to rein in their spending for the holiday, people will still spend an average of $104 per person on all things Halloween.
The British piggy is welcoming kids to her Halloween experience in a witch's costume and encouraging visitors to wear their costumes too.
The pumpkins can be composted and benefit soil health instead of ending up in landfills.
Throughout the day this Halloween 2023, the Chicago area was repeatedly socked with squalls of snow.
Understandably, the kids put on several layers.
It was a good opportunity for trick-or-treaters to hit as many tents and possible in a short timeframe.
As the snow fell on and off in the Chicago area, some parents may be tempted to keep their kids inside this Halloween. But in a western suburb, braving the cold wasn't an issue. CBS 2's Sara Machi had the story in Aurora, where trick-or-treaters were hosted near City Hall.
As the snow fell on and off in the Chicago area, some parents may be tempted to keep their kids inside this Halloween. But in a western suburb, braving the cold wasn't an issue. CBS 2's Sara Machi had the story in Aurora, where trick-or-treaters were hosted near City Hall.
As the snow fell in the Chicago area, some parents may be tempted to keep their kids inside this Halloween. But in a western suburb, braving the cold isn't an issue. CBS 2's Sara Machi had the story in Aurora where trick-or-treaters were hosted at City Hall.
Chicago Police Supt. Larry Snelling and Cook County State's Attorney Kim Foxx announced the charges Tuesday.
Trick or Treat on Southport is free, thanks to Friends of Lakeview.
The price of a wide array of products will likely soon be going up as a result of the tariffs — affecting everything from food to electronics.
The children all attended Woodlawn Middle School in Long Grove.
Coby White led the Bulls with 25 points.
The list also includes several nearby buildings — including the Ralph H. Metcalfe Federal Building at 77 W. Jackson Blvd.
Mayor Johnson has received input from the likes of former mayors Lori Lightfoot and Rahm Emanuel, and former U.S. Education Secretary Arne Duncan.
The price of a wide array of products will likely soon be going up as a result of the tariffs — affecting everything from food to electronics.
Mayor Johnson has received input from the likes of former mayors Lori Lightfoot and Rahm Emanuel, and former U.S. Education Secretary Arne Duncan.
President Trump addressed a joint session of Congress for the first time since retaking office, telling lawmakers and the nation that "America is back."
Mr. Trump's first speech to Congress during his second term comes as U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement has stonewalled on questions about the administration's immigration enforcement efforts.
Some Illinois Democrats have invited fired federal workers to President Trump's speech to protest the Trump administration's sweeping cuts to the federal government.
The price of a wide array of products will likely soon be going up as a result of the tariffs — affecting everything from food to electronics.
Each batch of paczki requires 32 egg yolks and 16 egg whites, and that cost adds up at Creative Cakes Bakery in Tinley Park.
Miles away in the north suburbs, the Village of Wauconda sent out a warning about the same scam late last year.
In 2022, CBS News Chicago reported on an elaborate scam in which a man lost hundreds of thousands. Since then, dozens more have come forward saying the same happened to them.
The Illinois Commerce Commission said the expansive project can't come at an unreasonable cost to customers, who have been upset about rising gas bills in recent years.
The girl was not the only child who took the substance this week at McKay School in the Chicago Lawn neighborhood.
Chicago saw its own measles outbreak just last year — affecting in particular the migrant shelter in operation at the time in Pilsen.
Patients can use the PPDirect app to get birth control, emergency contraception, treatment for UTIs, at-home testing for STIs, and medication abortion.
The National Institutes of Health says the cuts will save more than $4 billion a year, but critics say it puts potentially lifesaving research in jeopardy.
Recalled products involved a mix of Bavarian doughnuts, French crullers, éclairs and coffee rolls, according to FDA.
The price of a wide array of products will likely soon be going up as a result of the tariffs — affecting everything from food to electronics.
The other six stores will remain open.
The call to action — or rather inaction — is asking that American consumers refrain from making any purchases at major retailers on Friday, Feb. 28.
The James Beard Foundation announced Lem's Bar-B-Q as one of six recipients of the America's Classics Award.
Fabric and crafts retailer Joann has announced it will be closing approximately 500 stores nationwide, almost a year after filing for bankruptcy.
The 2025 festival lineup will be released this month, organizers said on the Lollapalooza website.
In announcing Korshak's death, Broadway In Chicago called her a "trailblazing force" in the public relations industry.
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David Johansen, the gravelly-voiced singer, was last surviving member of the glam and protopunk band the New York Dolls.
Yusef's passion him on a path to award-winning success, and now, the chance to help others have that success too.
Chief Meteorologist Albert Ramon has your 10 p.m. First Alert Weather forecast for Tuesday, March 4, 2025.
The children all attended Woodlawn Middle School in Long Grove, and their parents say mold is to blame. Marissa Sulek reports.
The mayor will testify on Capitol Hill Wednesday about Chicago’s immigration policy and sanctuary city status. Political Reporter Chris Tye reports from Washington.
Among the buildings the Trump wants to unload is the John C. Kluczynski Federal Building.
President Trump's imposition of blanket 25% tariffs on all goods imported from Canada and Mexico took effect overnight. Charlie De Mar spoke with some Chicago business owners who are bracing for an impact.
President Trump addressed a joint session of Congress for the first time since retaking office, telling lawmakers and the nation that "America is back."
The price of a wide array of products will likely soon be going up as a result of the tariffs — affecting everything from food to electronics.
The children all attended Woodlawn Middle School in Long Grove.
Mayor Johnson has received input from the likes of former mayors Lori Lightfoot and Rahm Emanuel, and former U.S. Education Secretary Arne Duncan.
Coby White led the Bulls with 25 points.
CBS News Chicago obtained records showing Heights Crematory in Chicago Heights, Illinois had been repeatedly warned by the state for their handling of bodies waiting to be cremated.
Rose Bronstein founded the group Buckets Over Bullying, and has been moving mountains with her local organization.
Heights Crematory in Chicago Heights is accused of mishandling the bodies of people who recently died.
Luchanda Castleberry maintained all she did was voice her concerns about the care her sister was receiving — and then she ended up getting banned from visiting.
In 2022, CBS News Chicago reported on an elaborate scam in which a man lost hundreds of thousands. Since then, dozens more have come forward saying the same happened to them.
Coby White led the Bulls with 25 points.
The Bears traded this year's sixth-round pick to the Los Angeles Rams for Jackson, an offensive guard.
Rose Bronstein founded the group Buckets Over Bullying, and has been moving mountains with her local organization.
The Wildcats had chipped away at their deficit and got within 68-65 on Ty Berry's 3-pointer with 33 seconds left.
Defensemen Alec Martinez and Ethan Del Mastro scored for the Blackhawks.
Darius Norwood, 32, has been charged with one count of first-degree murder in the death of 26-year-old Tywaun Donald, according to Cook County court records.
The girl was shot in the thigh, and was taken to Comer Children's Hospital in fair condition.
The victim was taken by the Wauconda Fire Protection District to Northwestern Medicine McHenry Hospital, where he died.
The robbery happened at 6:14 a.m. on a train at the Fullerton station.
Cicero police said Anthony Avila-Puebla was seen carrying multiple jugs of a flammable liquid into the building before the blast.
