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A 20-year-old woman has died, and six others were injured after a boat capsized near Navy Pier overnight. The Chicago Fire Department said rescue teams responded to a boat in distress around 3:30 a.m. on Friday on the lakefront just outside the playpen area.
A 20-year-old woman has died, and six others were injured after a boat capsized near Navy Pier overnight. Police also confirmed a man's body was recovered unrelated to the boating incident during a media conference on Friday.
According to police, the seven people were returning to shore when the boat possibly struck a break wall.
Over 100 classic cars will be on display this weekend at Navy Pier part of the Retro Rides Experience. CBS 2's Ed Curran speaks with Klairmont Kollections President Robert Olsen on what guests can expect to see.
If you’re into classic cars, you may want to head down to Navy Pier This Weekend. They’re welcoming over 100 vintage cars for a special exhibit. CBS 2’s Ed Curran takes a step out of his driveway to give you a sneak peek at the Retro Rides Experience.
"Aside from the cars being cool to look at, they are representations of the science, tech, art of that time in which they were created."
History on wheels will be rolling onto Navy Pier for a special car show this weekend.
About 80 acts are scheduled to perform this year, twice as many as when the festival launched in 2020.
The sweet sounds of music filled Navy Pier on Tuesday morning, and it looks like Chicagoans will be hearing more of it. Navy Pier announced it is turning the free Chicago Live! music festival into an annual event through 2027.
Those looking to catch the race can head to Navy Pier before the race begins at 11 a.m.
The regatta brings the best sailors from around the world to Chicago.
The 333-mile race from Chicago to Mackinac Island, Michigan, is steeped in tradition, and it also runs in the family for a couple of sisters hoping to return the family name to sailing glory. CBS 2's Noel Brennan shares their story.
To mark the occasion, there will be a free ice cream social in Polk Brothers Park from 1 p.m. to 3 p.m.
The pier is celebrating its 107th birthday. To mark the occasion, there will be a free ice cream social in Polk Brothers Park from 1 p.m. to 3 p.m.
A waterspout apparently spotted just offshore on Lake Michigan on Wednesday near Navy Pier was confirmed on Thursday. Read more
Performances include musicians, dancers, and spoken word artists on the Wave Wall performance platform.
Performances include musicians, dancers, and spoken word artists on the Wave Wall performance platform.
The Pier didn't have fireworks planned for the Fourth of July but did have other entertainment for the holiday.
You can catch fireworks displays at Navy Pier every Wednesday and Saturday through Labor Day weekend.
Pyrotecnico creates firework shows and effects for the White Sox, Bears, Bulls, Blackhawks, the city of Chicago, and Navy Pier, among others across the region and around the world.
Schools, camps, and businesses all took precautions. Meanwhile, at least one Chicago hospital says they expect to see more cases of respiratory-related issues if the smoke sticks around. CBS 2's Charlie De Mar reports.
The city's top dance instructors will teach you how then you'll have time to show off your new moves.
You can learn how to belly dance starting at 6 p.m. at the Wave Wall Performance Platform.
It's going to be a summer of racing in Chicago, starting this weekend with SailGP on Lake Michigan, and then in a couple of weeks, the NASCAR street race in Grant Park.
The two-day festival will feature more than a dozen artists on four different stages.
Nikola Vucevic led the Bulls with 29 points and 12 rebounds while Coby White scored 25.
Anqi Qu and Francesco Rahe are the 54th and 55th University of Chicago Rhodes Scholars.
The study found that the fish appear to change their behavior the closer they get to Chicago.
Love died after a long battle with cancer.
Renderings issued Monday showed what the new stadium will look like once the $800 million stadium is finished.
The Wall Street Journal named Mayor Johnson the "worst mayor in America" in a weekend editorial.
The Wisconsin Supreme Court is grappling with a case affecting whether the swing state's nonpartisan top elections official can remain in her post despite not being reappointed and confirmed by the state Senate.
Wisconsin Republican U.S. Senate candidate Eric Hovde has conceded defeat in the race narrowly won by Democratic Sen. Tammy Baldwin, saying he will not pursue a recount.
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.
Snelling laid out the challenges the department is facing—and how, following the imposition of a consent decree, it can help to create a culture change to form a top police department in the country.
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.
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.
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.
Some pathogens that contaminate food are even showing up in the U.S. for the first time thanks to climate change.
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.
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.
John Krasinski is People magazine's Sexiest Man Alive for 2024. The magazine announced the actor-writer-director as its pick during "The Late Show with Stephen Colbert."
A South Korean national stands accused of trying to smuggle hundreds of insects, arachnids, and myriapods out of the Amazon—including 320 tarantulas, 110 centipedes, and nine rare ants.
Bob Love, a three-time All-Star, played nine seasons with the Bulls during his 11-year NBA career.
Chief Meteorologist Albert Ramon has your 10 p.m. First Alert Weather forecast for Monday, Nov. 18, 2024.
The DuPage Woodworkers handed out 2,500 toys to several Chicago area nonprofits—which in turn will hand out the toys to parents who need financial help during the holidays.
In the last few weeks since the election, brazenly racist text messages sent to Black people across the country have made headlines. Hispanic and queer Americans have also been victims. It is not clear who is responsible and how the offenders knew the race of their victims—but as Ash-har Quraishi reports, it has a lot to do with how much of our personal information is already out there.
On Sunday afternoon, Dr. Olga Duchon, was the featured speaker at a discussion with members of the Ukrainian Medical Association.
Martinez, 26, was shot and killed during a traffic stop near 80th and Ingleside on Nov. 4. CBS News Chicago will cover the procession and the services from outside the chapel.
Love died after a long battle with cancer.
A 64-year-old woman from Chicago's western suburbs is facing hate crime charges and accused of assaulting a Palestinian-American couple in a video that went viral.
Nikola Vucevic led the Bulls with 29 points and 12 rebounds while Coby White scored 25.
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.
City law requires festival producers to reimburse the city for police overtime worked at their events, but records requests show the city is not retroactively charging for it.
Residents' finances are stretched to the max, and they are reaching out to say enough has not been done to finalize repairs and get them back into their homes.
Caitlin Tracey's family did not want her husband to have her remains because of a history of domestic violence allegations.
Nikola Vucevic led the Bulls with 29 points and 12 rebounds while Coby White scored 25.
Love died after a long battle with cancer.
Renderings issued Monday showed what the new stadium will look like once the $800 million stadium is finished.
The Dallas Wings will have the No. 1 pick. They will have the chance to draft UConn star Paige Bueckers.
DePaul pulled within six in the opening minutes of the second, but gave up three layups in a row and trailed by double digits for the remainder of the game.
A 64-year-old woman from Chicago's western suburbs is facing hate crime charges and accused of assaulting a Palestinian-American couple in a video that went viral.
Martinez, 26, was shot and killed during a traffic stop near 80th and Ingleside on Nov. 4. CBS News Chicago will cover the procession and the services from outside the chapel.
Barrington police were investigating late Sunday with the Major Crimes Task Force.
Wentworth Area detectives were investigating Friday night.
The threat involved Fremont Middle School in unincorporated Mundelein.
