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CTA To Provide Free Rides Overnight On New Year's Eve
CTA riders will not have to pay for trains and buses over the New Year's holiday.
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CTA riders will not have to pay for trains and buses over the New Year's holiday.
New Year's Eve can be decision-time for people who are alcoholics, or people who might be trying to cut back in the amount of drinking they do, according to Dr. Gail Basch, director of the Addiction Medicine Program at Rush University Medical Center.
There's more to do in Chicago on New Year's Day than stay at home. Get out of the house and enjoy the start of 2016 with these five ideas.
From must-see shows to special parties, here's a guide to some of the best ways to ring in 2016 in Chicago.
A look at five of the best New Year's Eve celebrations from around the world.
This year, send customized holiday cards to friends and family. From craft stores to the perfect spot for a holiday photo, our list will help you create the perfect card.
"Chi-Town Rising" is considered the first-of-its-kind event for the Second City. Instead of New York's giant glitter ball in Times Square, a star will rise at midnight along the west tower of the Hyatt Regency Chicago, organizers said.
Garry McCarthy, a New York City native, married Chicago personal injury lawyer Kristin Barnette on New Year's Eve Wednesday.
CBS 2's Mike Parker reports staggering to the car should not be an option, there are other ways to do it and they're safe.
CBS 2's Derrick Blakley reports safety is definitely being emphasized at Navy Pier, along with all the celebrating.
This is the biggest day of the year for Doolin's, the River West party supply store founded in the 1950s.
As the hours of 2014 dwindle down to a precious few, car dealers are scrambling to meet year-end sales quotas and sell off inventories to save on taxes.
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John H. Reardon, 20, of the 900 block of East Rose Ave. in Des Plaines stabbed 62-year-old James Reardon, of the same address, about 9:45 p.m. on Dec. 31, according to a report from Des Plaines police.
Things are bustling inside Four Farthings Tavern & Grill in Lincoln Park. Owner John Corry is answering phones every few minutes, confirming reservations and making new ones.
A south suburban police chief wants residents to get home safely this New Year's Eve, and he's even giving out his own cellphone for those who might need a ride home after a night of partying.
As you finalize New Year's Eve plans, Chicago's top cop reminds you to figure out how you'll get home, reports WBBM's Nancy Harty.
A beloved Evanston tradition is back this New Year's Eve.
CBS 2's Brad Edwards spent some time driving around with the city's top cop, who was the focus of national media attention last week when Chicago's homicide tally hit 500.
Did 2012 break you, too? Did it stomp you into the little, wretched human being your mother always claimed you'd turn into? Just shake it off, buddy. Seriously, everyone has a bad day... week... year... every once in awhile. It happens. All you need to do is blow off some steam. Here's how you can do that on NYE...
New Year's doesn't necessarily strike people as being a family-friendly holiday in Chicago. However, there are many kid-friendly events that are perfect for youth of all ages.
Another teenager has been charged in the brutal attack of an intoxicated 18-year-old Highland Park woman outside a New Year's Eve concert at the Congress Theater, authorities said.
Bond was set at $750,000 Tuesday for two teenage boys accused in the brutal sexual assault of an 18-year-old girl near the Congress Theater in the Logan Square neighborhood on New Year's Eve.
The owners of 7323 Cafe, located at 6600 S. Woodlawn Ave., a big yellow shipping container on the corner is hard to miss, are dedicated to serving healthy meals to a neighborhood that has historically been a food desert.
Police said, around 10:40 a.m., a 16-year-old boy and a 40-year-old man were in the 2500 block of West 46th Street, when an SUV pulled up, and someone got out and started shooting.
The Secret Service and Chicago Police will be speaking with people who live near the DNC action to give some insight on public safety protocols, road closures, and transportation information ahead of the convention.
Former Sangamon County Sheriff's deputy Sean Grayson has been charged with first-degree murder in Massey's death.
Pelt died while battling a house fire in West Pullman in April 2023.
The Secret Service and Chicago Police will be speaking with people who live near the DNC action to give some insight on public safety protocols, road closures, and transportation information ahead of the convention.
The former president called Harris a "happy warrior" and vowed to do all he can to help her defeat former President Donald Trump in November.
The 500-acre site would become home to the world's first commercially useful quantum computer.
"I will say that I have said directly to the vice president that I'm going to do everything and anything that is necessary to make sure that we beat Donald Trump and JD Vance," Pritzker said.
The Chicago Teachers Union opposed the budget plan, warning of the impact of spending cuts imposed to eliminate a $500 million deficit.
Experts say insurance companies are paying close attention, and the average person should be doing so too.
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.
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.
The way things had been going, owner Alfio Sciacca was not sure Amici would make it a year. Now, everything has changed.
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.
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.
CBS 2 Meteorologist Mary Kay Kleist has the latest 7-day forecast.
Marquinn Gibson had seen the concept before while living on the West Coast, where people were using the millions of abandoned shipping containers out in the world.
He’s equal parts insider and fanboy. This weekend, musician, actor, writer and radio host Seth Rudetsky is showcasing two of Broadway’s best shows at the Studebaker Theater.
A shooting suspect was charged after a nearly seven-hour armed standoff following the shooting of a landscaping worker in Schaumburg on Wednesday night.
Authorities in central Illinois on Friday released an autopsy report that confirmed 36-year-old Sonya Massey died of a gunshot wound to the head, after she was shot by a sheriff's deputy in Springfield earlier this month.
Pelt died while battling a house fire in West Pullman in April 2023.
Former Sangamon County Sheriff's deputy Sean Grayson has been charged with first-degree murder in Massey's death.
The owners of 7323 Cafe, located at 6600 S. Woodlawn Ave., a big yellow shipping container on the corner is hard to miss, are dedicated to serving healthy meals to a neighborhood that has historically been a food desert.
Police said, around 10:40 a.m., a 16-year-old boy and a 40-year-old man were in the 2500 block of West 46th Street, when an SUV pulled up, and someone got out and started shooting.
The Secret Service and Chicago Police will be speaking with people who live near the DNC action to give some insight on public safety protocols, road closures, and transportation information ahead of the convention.
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 team is allowing Owens to skip part of Training Camp and their first preseason game so he can go to Paris to cheer on his wife.
The Chicago Union recently moved their home games to Evanston, which has helped grow attendance significantly.
Max Scherzer had a season-high nine strikeouts to take over 10th place on MLB's career list with the most among active pitchers.
The Chicago Sky currently share a practice facility with the public at Sachs Recreation Center in Deerfield.
This is what you need to know about when the 2024 Paris Olympics start and end, along with key games and events on the schedule.
Police said, around 10:40 a.m., a 16-year-old boy and a 40-year-old man were in the 2500 block of West 46th Street, when an SUV pulled up, and someone got out and started shooting.
Former Sangamon County Sheriff's deputy Sean Grayson has been charged with first-degree murder in Massey's death.
Pelt died while battling a house fire in West Pullman in April 2023.
The victim lost control of his car and hit the 19-year-old pedestrian.
Edwin Ortiz wants to become the 45th person to have his conviction, tied to Guevara, to be overturned in court.