Chicagoans turn out in droves for Jazz Festival, Labor Day celebrations downtown
Labor Day would not be complete without the annual Chicago Jazz Festival taking over Millennium Park.
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Labor Day would not be complete without the annual Chicago Jazz Festival taking over Millennium Park.
This year's headliners include jazz master Amina Claudine Myers, Kenny Garrett, and the Spanish Harlem Orchestra. Weekend performances at Millennium Park are free and open to the public.
On Saturday, South Side native Common took the stage at the pavilion alongside The Grant Park Orchestra as part of a four-day long birthday party.
On Friday, the Grant Park Orchestra will hold a special performance. On Saturday, Eli's Cheesecake will cut a special birthday cake at Cloud Gate, followed by a performance by Common and a special firework show.
Jugglers, marionette puppeteers, and mimes were there for the occasion. We have some video from back in 2004.
No one cared that Millennium Park was four years behind schedule and $300 million over budget when they witnessed its beauty.
In this video the 10 p.m. on July 16, 2004, Chief Correspondent Jay Levine reports on the opening of Millennium Park, which had been plagued by cost overruns, but became one of Chicago's most treasured spaces.
Visitors can once again access Chicago's iconic sculpture created by Anish Kapoor.
From July 18 to July 21, the city will present everything from public art installations to dance performances; all of it free programming for the whole family at Millennium Park.
City officials say visitors will be welcomed back to Cloud Gate at the end of June.
CBS 2's Irika Sargent was the narrator for the first night of the season.
The program Wednesday night includes The Young Person’s Guide to the Orchestra, for which CBS 2’s Irika Sargent will narrate.
The Blues Festival carries on a tradition that has carried on for all but two of the last 40 years.
The Blues Festival, the Andersonville Midsommarfest, the Old Town Art Fair, and the Puerto Rican Festival are all under way this weekend. CBS 2's Marybel Gonzalez reports.
Shemekia Copeland and Ronnie Baker Brooks will perform there, along with the legendary Buddy Guy, who is headlining. The Blues Fest runs until Sunday, June 9.
Mayor Brandon Johnson has voiced opposition to it in the past, as has the American Civil Liberties Union.
Guests are reminded that those under the age of 18 must be accompanied by an adult, 21 years or older, after 6 p.m., Thursday through Sunday.
Chicago Police said a cab driver hit a curb while trying to make a U-turn and lost control.
The cab driver and another person inside the car were taken to Northwestern Memorial Hospital in fair condition, police said.
The snow held off for Christmas. The tree will stay up through January 7th.
The group said 200 health care workers had been killed by Israeli airstrikes.
All six Chicago Park ice skating rinks officially opened Friday.
Ice skating on the ribbon at Maggie Daley Park has already begun. On Friday, Nov. 24 – weather permitting – ice skating will also open for the other five outdoor Park District rinks.
Bringing a city like Chicago to life for the holidays is a tall task – as tall as the Willis Tower or the former John Hancock Center, or even this year's official Chicago Christmas tree. But as is the case every year, Chicago was up to the task. CBS 2's Darius Johnson reports.
The glow of 50,000 lights illuminated Millennium Park in the City of Chicago for the 110th Annual Christmas Tree Lighting Ceremony, and CBS 2 proudly led the festivities. People gathered for the big countdown Friday afternoon to light up the 45-foot tree full of holiday spirit. The Colorado blue spruce came courtesy of a donation by the De La Cruz family in southwest suburban Darien.
A winter weather advisory will take effect from 7 a.m. to 1 p.m.
A winter weather advisory will take effect for the Chicago area.
Will Riley led Illinois (3-1) with 18 points and nine rebounds while Kylan Boswell added 17 and Kasparas Jakucionis had 15.
The kindergartner, who has special needs, claims abuse by other students and staff at Robert Nathaniel Dett Elementary. His mother says she has been retaliated against for standing up for her child.
Zach Lavine scored 27 points to lead Chicago. Torrey Craig added 15, while Nikola Vucevic and Coby White had 14 each.
The reopened Pilsen facility is one of three that Mayor Brandon Johnson promised would reopen by the end of the year.
Anthony Finch has filed suit against the village and Mayor Derrick Burgess for wrongful termination. Now, four trustees want to bring Finch back to the village—but this time working as an auditor.
Judicial regulators have filed a complaint against a former Wisconsin Supreme Court justice who spread election conspiracy theories and was hired by Republicans to lead an investigation into President-elect Donald Trump's loss in the 2020 election, accusing him of violating multiple rules of conduct.
"Some of the steps and measures that are being taken, these are some individuals that are having tantrums right now. It's time to grow up. The people of Chicago don't have time for that," Johnson said.
President-elect Donald Trump's six-year New York criminal odyssey might need to continue for at least another four, prosecutors said Tuesday.
So far, despite several requests, the woman has not been able to get a hold of her medical records to send to her new doctors.
Those in the industry who spoke to CBS News Chicago said their margins are already so slim that an increased liquor tax could drive business owners to close their doors.
Robin McElroy said she loves everything about her Morgan Park home—except for the panic-inducing surprises she has been getting in the mail about her supposedly unpaid taxes.
Scammers often get financial information and personal details, or lure in veterans with videos that claim they can win lots of money,
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.
The FDA sent a warning letter flagging "significant violations" of manufacturing regulations for Tom's of Maine toothpaste.
The 65-year-old actor and stand-up comedian, best known for portraying Joey Gladstone on "Full House," said he first noticed symptoms in October.
An attorney representing a conservative prosecutor struggled Monday to convince Wisconsin's liberal-leaning Supreme Court to reactivate the state's 175-year-old abortion ban.
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.
Owner Ricky Burns made a big dream come true in the tiny space on Western Avenue in West Ridge.
Those in the industry who spoke to CBS News Chicago said their margins are already so slim that an increased liquor tax could drive business owners to close their doors.
The nonprofit Far South Community Development Corporation is working to create everlasting change—and has a vision specifically for the commercial corridor at 115th and Halsted streets.
Wonder Group, a New York-based food ordering company that touts "fast fine" dining, is set to be Grubhub's new owner.
Foxtrot will be pouring free drip coffee between 6 a.m. and 10 a.m. at the Fulton Market location to celebrate the reopening.
Speaking to American Theatre in 2018, Vire said he arrived in Chicago as a "lapsed actor," and fell into theatre criticism "through the back door."
With the release of part one of her new memoir, Cher talks about her relationship - on stage and off - with Sonny Bono, and why their TV partnership survived beyond their marriage.
"America demanded it and now it's happening: Taco Bell's new Cheesy Chalupa Supreme. In other news, I'm hosting the Oscars," Conan O'Brien said.
The IBA also gave out the Silver Dome Awards at its luncheon Wednesday.
The 65-year-old actor and stand-up comedian, best known for portraying Joey Gladstone on "Full House," said he first noticed symptoms in October.
Get a sneak peek of the Great American Dog Show, taking place this weekend in Schaumburg. Head to GreatAmericanDogShow.com for tickets.
The Fire Department showed photos of a white Jeep Cherokee that was completely demolished in the front, and another car that was totaled beyond recognition.
Stop by Friday's tree lighting at get a candy cane from CBS News Chicago! Dana Kozlov and Audrina Sinclair spent the day getting 1,500 candy canes ready for the event!
Meteorologist Laura Bannon has the extended forecast.
Chief Meteorologist Albert Ramon has your 10 p.m. First Alert Weather forecast for Wednesday, Nov. 20, 2024.
A winter weather advisory will take effect for the Chicago area.
A judge released Constantin Beldie on electronic monitoring in October, after he allegedly beat and tried to kidnap his estranged wife. He's now accused of killing her weeks later.
Four people were taken to area hospitals in serious-to-critical condition, and one of those four was described as "very critical" by the Fire Department.
A winter weather advisory will take effect from 7 a.m. to 1 p.m.
Will Riley led Illinois (3-1) with 18 points and nine rebounds while Kylan Boswell added 17 and Kasparas Jakucionis had 15.
A judge released Constantin Beldie on electronic monitoring in October, after he allegedly beat and tried to kidnap his estranged wife. He's now accused of killing her weeks later.
So far, despite several requests, the woman has not been able to get a hold of her medical records to send to her new doctors.
The police department has spent $22.6 million in overtime this year for officers working special events — only about $2 million of which has been reimbursed to the city.
Indiana is ranked among the states with the weakest gun safety laws, in part because it does not have a law that requires safely storing firearms.
"How is this possible that so many things could have gone wrong and allowed for this to happen?" Candice Gatlin said.
Will Riley led Illinois (3-1) with 18 points and nine rebounds while Kylan Boswell added 17 and Kasparas Jakucionis had 15.
Zach Lavine scored 27 points to lead Chicago. Torrey Craig added 15, while Nikola Vucevic and Coby White had 14 each.
Morgan went 3-0 with a 1.93 ERA in 32 appearances last season for the AL Central champion Guardians.
Williams and the Bears offense will try to build off the positives in game one this past weekend with Thomas Brown calling plays.
Meyer had five rebounds for the Blue Demons (5-0). Troy D'Amico scored 14 points.
Alicia Robles said didn't initially feel the pain because she was still absorbing the situation—and then seconds later, her skin, she said, was on fire.
A judge released Constantin Beldie on electronic monitoring in October, after he allegedly beat and tried to kidnap his estranged wife. He's now accused of killing her weeks later.
Police said the drive-by shooting happened on the 2400 block of South Oakley Avenue around 10:45 a.m.
CTA officials received a disturbance call just before 9:40 a.m. on board a bus near the entrance to the Red Line station along the Dan Ryan Expressway.
Susan Smith, convicted of killing her two sons by rolling her car into a lake in 1994, broke down in tears while making her case to the parole board.
