Monday, Chicagoans Will Know Who's Really Running For Mayor
The clock is ticking for Chicago mayoral hopefuls still planning to run in the February primary. CBS 2 Chief Correspondent Jay Levine reports.
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The clock is ticking for Chicago mayoral hopefuls still planning to run in the February primary. CBS 2 Chief Correspondent Jay Levine reports.
The hottest ticket in town Thursday was an invitation to Mayor Emanuel's reception for Chicago's new archbishop. CBS 2 Chief Correspondent Jay Levine reports.
The Archbishop Blase Cupich welcome tour rolls on as he spent his first full day in his position as head of the Archdiocese of Chicago.
Blase Cupich walked up to the front door of Chicago's Holy Name Cathedral for the Rite of Reception Monday and was welcomed inside by outgoing Cardinal Francis George.
Blase Cupich becomes only the ninth Archbishop of Chicago. He said his predecessors have been "wonderful people for many generations."
Former Mayor Jane Byrne, the first and only woman to serve as mayor of Chicago, has died. Byrne's daughter has told family friends her mother died at 10 a.m. at her Chicago home.
Blase Cupich will be installed as the successor to Cardinal Francis George on Tuesday. He most recently served as bishop of Spokane, Washington.
Chicago's next Archbishop, Blase Cupich, arrives in Chicago Thursday, with his installation now less than a week away.
-One week from today, Chicago will have a new archbishop: Blase Cupich. This week, both the current and future archbishops of Chicago are attending the fall Bishops Conference meeting in Baltimore.
Church peers give Francis Cardinal George a standing ovation. CBS 2 Chief Correspondent Jay Levine was there.
The governor-elect's team also includes former Republican Gov. Jim Edgar, Republican Congressman Aaron Schock, Caterpillar Inc. CEO Doug Oberhelman and the Rev. James Meeks, one of the African American ministers from Chicago who had supported his campaign.
Gov. Pat Quinn will concede the governor's race to Bruce Rauner today, a highly placed source tells CBS 2 Chief Correspondent Jay Levine.
Democrat Pat Quinn was in Chicago, while Republican Bruce Rauner was in the suburbs on Friday. CBS 2 Chief Correspondent Jay Levine reports.
The two candidates for governor sparred over a new digital design center in Chicago as Gov. Quinn presided over the ground-breaking for a project on Thursday, which ruce Rauner said was his idea.
CBS 2 Chief Correspondent Jay Levine was the first reporter to travel to Spokane, Wash. to talk with the future archbishop of Chicago, Blase Cupich, to see just where he stands.
What is it? CBS 2 Chief Correspondent Jay Levine reports.
Gov. Pat Quinn on Tuesday made his case that he is a job creator, but CBS 2 Chief Correspondent Jay Levine puts the governor's numbers to the test.
Francis Cardinal George talks with CBS 2 Chief Correspondent Jay Levine and looks ahead to retirement, not really knowing what it will hold.
President Barack Obama was in Chicago on Monday, with a focus on rallying fellow Democrats to cast their ballots in the race for governor.
In an effort to be better prepared in the event of an Ebola outbreak in Chicago, Mayor Rahm Emanuel gathered his top advisers to discuss the city's plan of action to fight the deadly virus
Good behavior is bad for the budget. Real bad, reports CBS 2 Chief Correspondent Jay Levine.
Tuesday night's gubernatorial debate on CBS-2 answered some questions but also raised some new ones.
CBS 2 Chief Correspondent Jay Levine has the latest in the hotly contested race for Illinois governor.
Chicago Teachers Union President and potential mayoral contender Karen Lewis has spent the past two nights in the hospital after feeling discomfort and lightheaded. WBBM Newsradio's Steve Miller reports CTU representatives were quick to shoot down rumors Lewis suffered a stroke.
CBS 2 Chief Correspondent Jay Levine was there as Blase Cupich, who will be installed in Chicago in November, shared the good news with his hometown.
A semi truck crashed into a building and caught fire Wednesday afternoon in suburban West Chicago, police said.
Illinois Sen. Dick Durbin announced Wednesday he is retiring and will not run for reelection in 2026.
A spokesperson for the family of Chicago Bears legend Steve "Mongo" McMichael confirmed he will move into hospice care in Joliet.
William Reed served as a police officer in both Dolton and Robbins when he applied for loans through the Paycheck Protection Program.
Riot Fest announced its 2025 lineup, featuring Blink-18, Weezer, Jack White and Green Day as headliners.
Illinois Sen. Dick Durbin announced Wednesday he is retiring and will not run for reelection in 2026.
Sources say in the past three weeks, investigators have talked to several current and past Thornton Township employees about the financial spending during Henyard's tenure.
In a virtual meeting Thursday, the board voted 9-0 to name Martinez as commissioner of the department, with two abstentions.
Johnson also took aim at Emanuel's future plans, which involve signals that he might want to run for office again.
A Maryland school board decided to end parental opt-outs for instruction featuring storybooks that address gender identity and sexual orientation, sparking the dispute that's before the Supreme Court.
Back in February, Heather Radin had planned to give only $10 to someone she thought was really in need. She is out $5,000.
The iconic Chicago chain known for its hot dogs and Italian beef sandwiches launched its brand new breakfast offerings in five restaurants Tuesday morning.
The application website is expected to open this summer.
Johnsonville, LCC is recalling over 22,600 pounds of cheddar bratwurst in 10 states, including Minnesota and Wisconsin.
The law firms Romanucci and Blandin, representing the families of Antoine Lewis, 39, of Chicago, and Mark Lindquist Law, representing Darcy Belanger, 46, of Denver, Colorado, announced the settlement was reached on Sunday night.
Amanda Nelson is carrying a child who is not genetically hers for people she didn't know.
Some states want to block SNAP recipients from using benefits to buy sugary foods as part of the "make America healthy again" movement.
The CDC is now struggling to keep up with requests for support from states with measles outbreaks.
CDC experts were not made available to discuss the findings showing a rise in autism prevalence.
Doctors and the Illinois Department of Public Health are urging people to get vaccinated.
The owner of Timeless Toys said he was forced to buy $200,000 worth of toys due to the trade war between the world's two largest economies.
Tinaglia said he supports a new Bears stadium in Arlington Heights, but the franchise and the village need to come to an agreement on common goals.
The Supreme Court appears to be leaning toward a Catholic charitable organization pushing back against the state of Wisconsin in the latest religious rights case to come before the court.
Notably in St. Louis, hometown company Anheuser-Busch ended a 30-year partnership. Bud Light is also a top sponsor of Chicago pride events — and there may be a change there too.
Singleton will be the first to tell you her success is not a solo act.
"Grey's Anatomy" and "Euphoria" star Eric Dane said he is still able to work and will return to the HBO drama.
Jay North, who starred on TV's "Dennis the Menace" for four seasons starting in 1959, has died.
Nintendo has announced a June 5 launch date for its latest gaming console, the Switch 2.
A unique talent, Val Kilmer was praised as an acting chameleon who took on varied and challenging roles, and the results were often memorable.
Lollapalooza announced the daily lineup for the 2025 festival in Grant Park July 31 through Aug. 3. Tickets are going fast.
Pope Francis will lie in state inside St. Peter's Basilica in the Vatican for three days as the faithful come to pay their respects. His funeral will be held Saturday.
Chicago Fire Captain David Meyer, 54, died after a beam struck him when a garage collapsed following a fire in Austin Wednesday morning. He first joined CFD in 1996.
Illinois Sen. Dick Durbin announced Wednesday morning he is retiring and will not run for reelection in 2026. The move is expected to open the door for several prominent Illinois Democrats to run for the seat.
Riot Fest announced its 2025 lineup, featuring Blink-18, Weezer, Jack White and Green Day as headliners. Weird Al Yankovic will also take the stage.
Veteran Fire Captain David Meyer, 54, died from injuries he sustained in a garage fire and collapse in the city's Austin neighborhood Wednesday morning.
A veteran Chicago fire captain died from injuries fighting a garage fire and collapse on the city's West Side Wednesday morning.
Illinois Sen. Dick Durbin announced Wednesday he is retiring and will not run for reelection in 2026.
A semi truck crashed into a building and caught fire Wednesday afternoon in suburban West Chicago, police said.
A spokesperson for the family of Chicago Bears legend Steve "Mongo" McMichael confirmed he will move into hospice care in Joliet.
William Reed served as a police officer in both Dolton and Robbins when he applied for loans through the Paycheck Protection Program.
The botched raid on the innocent Mendez family in November 2017 sparked CBS News Chicago's yearslong investigation into Chicago Police officers raiding the wrong homes.
Making the Chicago River a healthy, biodiverse and climate resilient lifeline through the city is the focus of many groups and city officials working with new standards, permits, and an eye on climate change.
Peter Mendez was only 9 years old when his family's home was wrongly raided by Chicago Police back in November 2017. Seven and a half years later, the Mendez family is finally getting their day in court.
With the deadline to obtain a Real ID just weeks away, the Better Business Bureau is warning about a surge in scams designed to steal your identity.
The Mendez family is suing the City of Chicago and the Chicago Police Department, accusing officers of violating their civil rights and traumatizing them and their children during the raid.
The Cubs were down to their last out in the ninth when Miguel Amaya hit a solo homer off Tanner Scott that landed in the basket in center field.
Bailey Ober worked six strong innings to win his second straight start, Trevor Larnach hit a two-run homer and Byron Buxton made a diving catch to end the game and seal the Minnesota Twins' 4-2 win over the Chicago White Sox.
The award is given annually to one Bears veteran and one rookie who best exemplify the courage, loyalty, teamwork, dedication and sense of humor of the late Brian Piccolo.
General Manager Ryan Poles and the Bears front office are ready for anything as they head into the draft on Thursday holding the No. 10 overall pick and four picks in the first 72.
The NCAA passed rules Monday that would upend decades of precedent by allowing colleges to pay their athletes per terms of a multibillion-dollar lawsuit settlement expected to go into effect this summer.
Two other men also have been sentenced to prison for their roles in Officer Rivera's murder.
Jamari Edwards, 22, faces 17 years to life in prison when he is sentenced on Aug. 12.
In video of the robbery posted on Nextdoor, three men can be seen pointing guns at the couple as they walk up to their front porch.
The community leaders have seen an increase in violence in the specific area where the teen was gunned down.
Police activity disrupted train service at the Racine Avenue stop along the Eisenhower Expressway.
