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Veterans Receive Silver Star Service Banners
They were wounded or injured in wars and conflicts ranging back to World War II, and on Friday more than a dozen west suburban veterans were honored for their service and their sacrifice.
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They were wounded or injured in wars and conflicts ranging back to World War II, and on Friday more than a dozen west suburban veterans were honored for their service and their sacrifice.
Imagine being told you have one day to pack up and move out. That was the message for dozens of people living at the Sheffield House Hotel in Lakeview.
Imagine sending your kids to school every day not knowing if the air they're breathing could harm them. That's what parents of students at Perez Elementary School in Pilsen have been struggling with.
CBS 2's Mai Martinez checks in with residents of the Austin neighborhood to see how they're dealing with this week's heat wave.
Chicagoans were celebrating Independence Day on a bit more modest scale on Monday. It's a day for family, fireworks, and fun; and for many, that means heading out for a parade.
Police are warning of a rash of vehicle break-ins along the north lakefront.
A suburban couple says they gave up the keys to their convertible BMW and were left holding a fake check for 34-thousand-dollars. CBS 2's Mai Martinez has their story and tips to protect you from falling for the same scam.
Just when we were all starting to feel a little relief, they're back. High gas prices are making a return, at least in Chicago. CBS 2's Mai Martinez reports.
Chicago police closed North Avenue Beach Monday afternoon after five people were treated for heat exhaustion.
Gasoline prices are definitely dropping, but that's small consolation to motorists who say there is still too much pain at the pump.
A man was found shot to death in a convenience store on Wabash Avenue downtown this morning.
There was a knock on their door, a quick inspection and then they were told to get out in 72 hours.
Believe it or not, there are some people who look forward to the damaging thunderstorms, because storms can be a fast and easy way to rack up thousands of dollars from unnecessary repairs.
It's not just market forces driving up the price of gasoline. There are also taxes and special additive costs, CBS 2's Mai Martinez reports.
Veteran Police Officer Kevin Robinson died April 4, about a month after reportedly inhaling a toxic substance at work. Friends and family await the results of an investigation to learn what really happened.
The Go Bananas indoor amusement park reopened on Friday, but a roller coaster on which a 3-year-old boy died last weekend remains closed.
Dozens of Southwest Airlines planes remained grounded Saturday after a close call on a flight Friday night from Phoenix to Sacramento, Calif.
Some small business owners thought they were getting a good deal when they hired Expedite Media Group to design Web pages for them -- then the unauthorized charges started.
An FDA committee recommends banning menthol as a flavoring for cigarettes -- an industry reform that is applauded by health experts.
The Cubs are trying to give every fan the ultimate game experience by offering street festivals during three of its more popular series.
A controversy has erupted in south suburban Dolton, where a contract for a Mayor Ronnie Lewis' daughter was granted Monday night.
For many of us, smart phones are our lifelines to the world, and most of us are constantly looking for the latest models. But could donating or trading in the old ones be a risky move?
A strict measure to be discussed in Springfield would outlaw tanning beds for minors, even if they have parental permission to use them.
With most of the snow melted, city sanitation workers began junking the pieces of furniture people used to hold their curbside parking spaces.
The burglaries happened in the Austin and West Garfield Park neighborhoods during the evening and early morning hours, with the latest happening on Wednesday.
Preliminary information indicated a white Infinity sedan driven by a man, 18, with a passenger, a woman, 21, was traveling westbound when it failed to stop at a traffic signal, striking the bus occupied by the driver and a passenger traveling northbound.
High temperatures for Saturday will reach the lower 80s and upper 70s. The normal for this time of year is 85 degrees
The Butterfly House, just west of Navy Pier, is home to butterflies from all over the world.
Many residents have complained there are limited activities for teenagers during the summer. So Ald. Lamont Robinson (4th) decided it was time to change the narrative.
More than two dozen House Democrats have now publicly called for President Biden to end his bid for re-election.
"I am not supposed to be here tonight," former President Donald Trump said. "I stand before you in this arena only by the grace of almighty God."
Two senior House Democrats believe Biden could leave the 2024 presidential race within days after a pressure campaign from top Democratic lawmakers.
The delegates signaled total comfort and confidence with where things sit four months before the election.
Trump would also lead Harris. Voters say both Biden and Trump encouraged national unity after assassination attempt against Trump.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Sunday is National Ice Cream Day, and the Museum of Ice Cream along the Magnificent Mile is celebrating with a weekend-long celebration. Attendees can get free ice cream on Saturday and Sunday from 11 a.m. until 6 p.m. while supplies last. Marketing Manager Marcello Di Gregorio has more about the event.
The cow wandered a mile before eventually making its way back home.
The newest residents include three-month-old emus, a two-year-old sloth bear named Leela, and a baby short-beaked echidna.
Surveillance video captured the moment the car crashed into the front of the bus, sending it into a building where it rested.
It comes as former President Donald Trump prepares for his first campaign rally on Saturday since his assassination attempt last week. Biden tested positive for COVID-19 earlier in the week.
Preliminary information indicated a white Infinity sedan driven by a man, 18, with a passenger, a woman, 21, was traveling westbound when it failed to stop at a traffic signal, striking the bus occupied by the driver and a passenger traveling northbound.
"My heart is shattered, because it was a nice lady," Kim Sanders said. "She never bothered anybody."
The burglaries happened in the Austin and West Garfield Park neighborhoods during the evening and early morning hours, with the latest happening on Wednesday.
James, a First Amendment advocate, says the chief attacked him after he came to village hall to file a complaint about a previous encounter.
More than 200 flights had been canceled, and nearly 900 others had been delayed as of late Friday morning.
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.
Michael Wacha pitched seven scoreless innings, Bobby Witt Jr. homered and drove in two runs and the Kansas City Royals beat the Chicago White Sox 7-1.
Gabriel Moreno had three hits, scored twice and drove in a run to lead the Arizona Diamondbacks to a 5-2 victory over the Chicago Cubs on Friday.
The roster will have a healthy mix of both veterans and rookies this season, all led by No. 1 overall draft pick Caleb Williams.
Franklin competed in the 2020 Tokyo Olympics and will be suiting up for Team USA a second time this summer in Paris. But earning a bronze medal at the U.S. trials to get there didn't come easy.
Opening Day is set for March 27, when the White Sox will host the Angels at Guaranteed Rate Field.
Police said the victim had gotten into a fight with the shooter, who shot him in the chest and hip.
But when thieves damaged the AC units, the heat spilled over to inside.
The robber choked the man, hit him in the head with the pliers, and took his cellphone, police said.
No other injuries were reported, police said.
Mateo was shot in the head in front of his mother and three siblings while riding in the family car in the West Lawn neighborhood.