Last day to swim at Chicago beaches, outdoor pools for season
After Labor Day, lifeguards will post a red flag that will stay up through next May, signaling that swimming is not allowed.
After Labor Day, lifeguards will post a red flag that will stay up through next May, signaling that swimming is not allowed.
Monday is your last chance to visit any of the 22 Chicago beaches and neighborhood pools before they close for the season. After Labor Day, lifeguards will post a red flag that will stay up through next May, signaling that swimming is not allowed. Swimmers who do go in the water will be doing so at their own risk.
Other than everyone marching, there are no rules for the parade. People just bring themselves, their kids, their pets, and their spirit.
Labor Day is the unofficial kick-off to the presidential election season every four years. But this weekend, only a few Republican candidates and one Democrat are hitting the trail.
Labor Day was the last chance to visit any of the 22 beaches in Chicago.
The TSA expects to screen more than 14 million passengers during this Labor Day, marking the busiest summer travel period the agency has ever recorded.
CBS 2 Meteorologist Robb Ellis has the 10 p.m. forecast for Sunday, Sept. 3, 2023.
The high temperature could reach 96 degrees. The record high for Sept. 4 for Chicago O'Hare is 95 degrees.
CBS 2 Meteorologist Robb Ellis has the 5 p.m. forecast for Saturday, Sept. 2, 2023.
The annual parade will now step off at noon in the Pullman neighborhood near 108th and Cottage Grove.
On the federal holiday that celebrates workers, many stores will be open during regular business hours.
If you want to hit the beach this summer, the CTA offers cheap day-pass options so you can avoid paying to park at the lakefront.
The ages of the victims range from 13 to 63.
The WOOGMS Parade stepped off in East Lakeview this Labor Day with no spectators -- only participants. CBS 2 Photojournalist Reed Nolan joined in.
In 1894, Pullman was the site of a violent strike involving railroad and train workers. That incident played a big role in the American labor movement and changing labor law.
The WOOGMS Parade – an annual tradition on both Memorial Day and Labor Day – has one rule: if you show up, you must march.
Chicago celebrates its working families today, with the annual Labor Day Parade.
Chicago Police Supt. David Brown said the department is having a hard time hiring enough officers to fill the hundreds of vacancies.
Friday is expected to be the busiest travel time for the holiday weekend.
Chicago police superintendent David Brown will share what plans are in store for the holiday weekend.
The first show will be Wednesday at 9 p.m., then again on Saturday at 10 p.m.
More than 50 Democratic lawmakers boycotted the speech—including U.S. Reps. Jan Schakowsky and Delia Ramirez, and Sen. Dick Durbin (D-Illinois).
The White Sox (27-77) lost their 10th game in a row to fall 50 games under .500 for the first time since finishing 56-106 in 1970.
Bears sometimes come into Illinois during the summer months despite no resident populations in the state.
It stands 16 feet high and is made up of 18 panels and thousands of individual pieces of glass. The stained glass window depicts two angels at the bottom of a Colorado mountain, and it has been at the church since 1902.
President Biden said it's been the privilege of his life to serve the country for over 50 years.
More than 50 Democratic lawmakers boycotted the speech—including U.S. Reps. Jan Schakowsky and Delia Ramirez, and Sen. Dick Durbin (D-Illinois).
President Biden said it's been the privilege of his life to serve the country for over 50 years.
Among the members who didn't attend Netanyahu's speech were U.S. Sen. Dick Durbin, and Reps. Jan Schakowsky and Delia Ramirez.
The court system has been preparing extensively to deal with possible additional court proceedings related to arrests during the convention.
Kamala Harris' campaign appears to be casting a wide net to find a VP, vetting a large number of potential running mates.
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.
A warning of a Listeria monocytogenes outbreak affecting 12 states, including Pennsylvania, New Jersey and New York, was issued by the CDC Friday afternoon linking infections to sliced meat at deli counters.
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.
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.
Thousands of people gather in the water and on land every year on Virginia's Eastern Shore to watch the ponies swim between islands.
The Illinois Department of Natural Resources is tracking a bear at several golf courses.
Ice baths have proven to be helpful with muscle recovery and stress relief, and a study published in the journal Current Psychology finds that taking a cold shower can produce similar benefits.
Chief Meteorologist Albert Ramon has your 10 p.m. First Alert Weather forecast for Wednesday, July 24, 2024.
More than 50 Democratic lawmakers boycotted Netanyahu's speech to a joint session of Congress—including U.S. Reps. Jan Schakowsky and Delia Ramirez, and Sen. Dick Durbin (D-Illinois). Charlie De Mar reports.
The Davey Tree Expert Company said the victim was one of its employees who was on a jobsite at the time.
More than 50 Democratic lawmakers boycotted the speech—including U.S. Reps. Jan Schakowsky and Delia Ramirez, and Sen. Dick Durbin (D-Illinois).
President Biden on Wednesday night delivered his first remarks on camera since he announced his decision to end his reelection campaign.
The White Sox (27-77) lost their 10th game in a row to fall 50 games under .500 for the first time since finishing 56-106 in 1970.
Bears sometimes come into Illinois during the summer months despite no resident populations in the state.
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.
The White Sox (27-77) lost their 10th game in a row to fall 50 games under .500 for the first time since finishing 56-106 in 1970.
Lester has been spending a lot of time on the golf course since retiring from baseball in 2022 with three World Series rings.
William Contreras hit a tiebreaking double in the ninth inning and the Milwaukee Brewers beat the Chicago Cubs 3-2.
The Edmonton Oilers have hired Stan Bowman as general manager and executive vice president of hockey operations.
The IOC also voted on Wednesday to name the French Alps as the host of the 2030 Winter Games.
Four businesses were hit in one night.
The burglary was reported and items were taken from Cook County State's Attorney's Office located at the Leighton Criminal Courthouse in Chicago.
The Davey Tree Expert Company said the victim was one of its employees who was on a jobsite at the time.
The Cook County State's Attorney's office reviewed the case, and decide not to charge the gunman.
The burglars damaged the storefront, but could not get in.