Made In Chicago: The Life Foundation
The Life Foundation is a Chicago-based non-profit organization the helps infertile couples after they've run out options and money.
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The Life Foundation is a Chicago-based non-profit organization the helps infertile couples after they've run out options and money.
If you're going "batty" seeking someone to bake a one-of-a-kind cake you'll never forget, call Battycakes
Jeff Aeder expanded his restaurant business after having been inspired, in part, by his niece who has intellectual disabilities.
Each year, when mushers gather for Alaska's Iditarod Trail Sled Dog Race, another group gathers in Chicago for the "CHIditarod."
Chicago-style hot dogs, Italian beef, speedy drive-thru service... we're undoubtedly talking about Portillo's.
Lady's Di's famous butter cookies can be found all over Chicago, as well as many locations out of state.
The family-run microbrewery was founded 21 years ago on one thing: passion.
Imperfect Produce sells vegetables and fruit that may look a bit odd, but is just as good as any other veggies.
SenTEAmental Moods offers handcrafted fine teas blended with locally sourced ingredients.
A manufacturing company is churning out plastic utensils in a new high-tech factory on Chicago's South Side.
Big Game Air provides same-day round-trip luxury travel on private jets to major sporting events across the country.
Tom Kunkel owns and runs Urban Pioneer Group in Forest Park, which has a broad vision for forgotten things.
Co-Op Sauce, located in between Rogers Park and Edgewater, create and sell homemade hot sauce from fresh, family-grown peppers.
MightyVine, a local greenhouse, uses state-of-the-art farming practices to produce the "most delicious, sustainable tomatoes year-round."
Inside a 165,000 sq. ft. warehouse just west of Chinatown, dozens of artisans are creating big things, literally.
Kimmer's Ice Cream opened its first location in St. Charles in 2010 and added a second location in downtown Wheaton two years ago.
"Roller derby is Chicago's very own sport; it was invented in Chicago."
Real Good Juice just opened in Bucktown, establishing its 12th location.
The hotel register is an anachronism. American Hotel Register is anything but.
Walk into America's Dog & Burger at 22 E. Randolph and you'll notice the dozens of timeless pictures that line the walls.
100 years ago on Chicago's West side, an Italian immigrant started pedaling wagons, creating what would become the iconic brand, Radio Flyer.
The blender is almost always going at City Press Juice & Bottle, an all organic health-bar and market in Lakeview.
Founded in 1945, C & B Welders can fix your broken steel chair, design your restaurant kitchen, patch a leaky tank and build public art.
One of only two major clock factories in the world, second only to China, resides in Chicago's West side, and is a hidden treasure.
It takes 5 minutes and 10 seconds to mix the marshmallows made with wildflower honey and a touch of sea salt at Katherine Anne Confections.
A murder trial in Delphi, Indiana, is wrapping up.
Police believe a disgruntled former co-worker of the victims entered a Navy Pier loading dock and opened fire on Tuesday.
The teens were arrested on Wednesday in the 1100 block of South Hamilton Avenue on the city's Near West Side.
It's the season of giving, but if you're not careful with finances, you could be getting a hefty bill at the end of the holiday season.
Bowman passed away Monday at the age of 96.
Organizers of the protest said the current administration was warned of a Trump win if the War in Gaza persisted and U.S. funding to Israel continued.
Last month, Henyard announced she is running for another term as mayor of Dolton.
Despite a major push from the Chicago Teachers Union, there is a true split on the new elected board. But with Mayor Brandon Johnson still appointing some of the board members.
CBS News polling showed that 45% of voters said their financial situation was worse today than it was four years ago.
Trump won a larger percentage of the Illinois vote in 2024 than in 2016 or 2020, reflecting a national trend in his third run for the White House.
It's the season of giving, but if you're not careful with finances, you could be getting a hefty bill at the end of the holiday season.
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.
According to the Citizens Utility Board, it will cost another $12.8 billion to complete the project--$5 billion more than previous estimates.
Dozens more lawsuits are expected.
This is part of a massive recall that includes nearly 12 million pounds of ready-to-eat meat and chicken.
The "Dawson's Creek" alum shared the news on Sunday and said that despite the diagnosis, there is "reason for optimism, and I'm feeling good."
Three patients at the University of Chicago Medicine are in the trial for the treatment.
Some pathogens that contaminate food are even showing up in the U.S. for the first time thanks to climate change.
McDonald's says Quarter Pounders will be back on the menu at hundreds of its restaurants after testing ruled out beef patties as the source of an E. coli outbreak.
Work in the labs at the IFSH in southwest suburban Bedford Park is centered around learning more about why some food products make people sick.
he facility at 650 W. 51st St., about a block east of Halsted Street, closed last week.
According to a statement on the brewery's website, it is closing its doors at its brewpub at 2323 N. Milwaukee Ave. after struggling to rebound following the pandemic.
The South Side warehouse has more than 200 employees, according to the union that represents 75 members.
Dozens more lawsuits are expected.
Experts raised concerns about people in already underserved communities losing easy access to drug stores.
Quincy Jones, the multi-talented music legend who collaborated with everyone from Michael Jackson to Frank Sinatra, has died at 91, his family announced.
The "Dawson's Creek" alum shared the news on Sunday and said that despite the diagnosis, there is "reason for optimism, and I'm feeling good."
In addition to talking about his work, Bennett will be presenting the award for Best Music Video at the festival.
During six undistinguished seasons in the major leagues, Bob Uecker never played an inning for the Milwaukee Brewers. But during his more than half-century as the team's play-by-play announcer, he has become a mascot for the game.
The lead singer-songwriter for the superstar band Fleetwood Mac who became a superstar solo artist talks about her latest song, "The Lighthouse," that was inspired by her own experience with abortion, and a strong desire to "do something."
Zelenskyy tweeted about the cooperation following his phone conversation with President-elect Donald Trump. Back in September, Trump said his plan to end the war was to get the presidents of Ukraine and Russia into a room and work out a deal, but he didn't specify how he would achieve that or when.
Ghost is a 2-month-old chihuahua mix who is looking for a forever family to help him with socialization, training, and plenty of exercise.
Darion McMillian, 23, is due for an initial court appearance on Thursday. He has been charged with murder and multiple other felony counts in the shooting that killed Chicago Police Officer Enrique Martinez in East Chatham this week.
Meteorologist Kylee Miller has the extended forecast.
The students were a former IDF soldier currently in reserve and one of the executive leaders of the Students Standing with Israel at DePaul.
The shooting happened around 8 p.m. in the 8000 block of South Ingleside Avenue in the East Chatham neighborhood.
Police believe a disgruntled former co-worker of the victims entered a Navy Pier loading dock and opened fire on Tuesday.
The students suffered physical injuries, but declined medical treatment, according to the university.
Video taken Halloween night shows a group shooting paintballs at random people from inside a car.
Organizers of the protest said the current administration was warned of a Trump win if the War in Gaza persisted and U.S. funding to Israel continued.
The man city records document as the owner of the alley declined several requests for an interview, but could be seen repeatedly driving a forklift through CBS News Chicago's shot.
Investor interest in South Shore has steadily increased with investors buying single family homes and condos.
The accused killer has a decade-long documented history of attacking law enforcement, inmates, and mental health staff. He was even issued a jail ID card alerting staff of his security threat.
Jackson has been waiting for this specific decision since his release from prison two weeks ago
The skull has been identified as Esther Granger, a 17-year-old girl who died in Indiana, in 1866.
The Bulls played their second consecutive game without leading scorer Zach LaVine, who has a right adductor strain.
Telly Johnson Jr. ran for 141 yards and two touchdowns.
Nick Foligno scored for the 'Hawks. Petr Mrazek finished with 21 saves.
The star Chicago Bears rookie and his star receiver hope to get in sync as they host the New England Patriots this week.
Williams took over the Flames after three years in the Utah Jazz front office.
Police believe a disgruntled former co-worker of the victims entered a Navy Pier loading dock and opened fire on Tuesday.
Video taken Halloween night shows a group shooting paintballs at random people from inside a car.
Richard Allen is accused of the 2017 deaths of Abby Williams and Libby German.
Two employees of Levy Restaurants were shot and killed in an administrative office in the loading dock area at Navy Pier on Tuesday afternoon.
The victim crashed into a parked vehicle outside Laura Ward Elementary School, and was found with multiple gunshot wounds.
