Chicago Polar Plunge benefits Special Olympics
Folks traded their warm winter coats for bathing suits Sunday and took the Polar Plunge at North Avenue Beach.
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Folks traded their warm winter coats for bathing suits Sunday and took the Polar Plunge at North Avenue Beach.
Starting Tuesday, the beaches in Chicago will be closed.
CBS News Chicago's Jackie Kostek got to jump tandem with the U.S. Army Parachute Team.
The popular boat-shaped restaurant and bar was closed last summer for renovations.
The city is trying to prevent larger problems like one incident when a group of men attacked an SUV that then hit a woman.
Chicago city leaders say they are increasing police and safety patrols along the lakefront since crowds have flocked to the shoreline with the stunning weather.
Concerns are already mounting after an 18-year-old woman was run over in a parking lot for North Avenue Beach this week. CBS 2's Jermont Terry reports.
A teenage girl was injured after being run over in the parking lot at North Avenue Beach on Thursday, and it was caught on camera. CBS 2 took a look at how Chicago police are preparing for the summer beach season.
Ald. Brian Hopkins (2nd) said there will be a strong police bike patrol presence this weekend to make the beach safer.
A teenage girl was injured after being run over in the parking lot at North Avenue Beach on Thursday, and it was caught on camera. CBS 2 took a look at how Chicago police are preparing for the summer beach season.
After Labor Day, lifeguards will post a red flag that will stay up through next May, signaling that swimming is not allowed.
They were hanging on the jet skis when life guards and CFD rescuers jumped in to assist at North Avenue Beach.
They were hanging on the jet skis when life guards and CFD rescuers jumped in to assist at North Avenue Beach.
The Chicago Air and Water Show is the largest free show of its kind in the United States.
The sky was loud, and the beach was busy. That can only mean one thing in Chicago. The Chicago Air and Water Show is in town, and CBS 2's Sabrina Franza was at North Avenue Beach as rehearsals took place.
The sky was loud, and the beach was busy. That can only mean one thing in Chicago. The Chicago Air and Water Show is in town, and CBS 2's Sabrina Franza was at North Avenue Beach as rehearsals took place.
The Air & Water show will take over the lakefront this weekend. CBS 2's Asal Rezaei reports with what guests can expect including meet and greets and the return of some fan favorites.
Bruce Dyker resigned from the force in May 2022, before the department announced any disciplinary action against him.
The preliminary investigation shows one person went out on the water just before 9 p.m., while in the water, the person started yelling for help.
First responders performed CPR and rushed the person to Northwestern Memorial Hospital.
The victim was rushed to Northwestern Memorial Hospital in critical condition. CBS 2's Jermont Terry reports.
The woman who had been in the water was taken to the hospital, where she is expected to recover.
The woman who had been in the water was taken to the hospital, where she is expected to recover.
A message on the website for Castaways says it is “temporarily closed this summer for renovations.”
Police said from Friday night to late Tuesday night, there were 42 shooting incidents – in which 53 were shot. Eleven of those 53 people died, and a 12th person was stabbed to death.
Elijah Perez, 18, and Oshea Rosenthall, 26, are charged with misdemeanor counts of reckless conduct, reckless driving, and multiple traffic violations.
Suárez hit both of his homers off Cubs right-hander Jameson Tallion (0-1), who gave up six runs over 4 1/3 innings.
Officers found a 15-year-old boy on the ground with a gunshot graze wound to his leg after hearing gunshots near Columbus Drive and Illinois Street.
Ryan Donato now has 28 goals to lead Chicago. He has never had more than 16 goals in seven previous NHL seasons.
"This place taught me how to be a man," said Ervin Freeman, the program supervisor at the HSI halfway house.
In February, a jury convicted Madigan of 10 corruption counts, but acquitted him on seven other charges, while jurors were deadlocked on six other counts.
According to the public health department, the cuts affect 22 contracts and over 100 staff positions.
Billionaire Elon Musk on Friday clarified his reasons for visiting Wisconsin two days ahead of its hotly contested Supreme Court election after deleting a social media post saying he planned to "personally hand over" $2 million.
Currently, a teen basketball player can't be on two courts at once — but an actor can be in the high school musical and community theatre with no problem.
The average price of a new car in U.S. was about $49,000 as of Thursday, but the new tariffs are expected to drive that price up.
A Mega Millions lottery ticket that contained all the winning numbers — bought along the western edge of the Chicago metro area, in DeKalb County — has made someone in Illinois $344 million richer this week.
CBS News Chicago spent months trying to get a simple answer from Lynwood Mayor Jada Curry about her salary.
In most of Lisle, residents get their water from the village. But in one section, the Oak View subdivision, a private company supplies the water, and residents are furious about the bills.
Mark Aiello's winning bets banked $389,000 — enough for his daughter's future college education. But a moment was about all it lasted, as all his bets were suddenly canceled as if he'd never made them.
This threat was a response to the EU's 50% tariffs on American whiskey, which are set to go into effect next month.
According to the public health department, the cuts affect 22 contracts and over 100 staff positions.
Right now, the industry standards call for AFib patients to take blood thinners for the rest of their lives.
Abortion has been top of mind for many voters casting early ballots in the race for a seat on the Wisconsin Supreme Court.
In research published last month, UChicago scientists created a hydrogel out of husks from the malva nut.
Five years since COVID-19 was declared a pandemic by the World Health Organization, people who are still vulnerable to the virus have found safe ways to be in community.
Notably in St. Louis, hometown company Anheuser-Busch ended a 30-year partnership. Bud Light is also a top sponsor of Chicago pride events — and there may be a change there too.
Singleton will be the first to tell you her success is not a solo act.
The owners are waiting to see if the federal grants they lost are reinstated.
A total of 30 employees agreed to resign after accepting a buyout from ownership.
The building is at the corner of 79th Street and Cottage Grove Avenue — an area with a history of violence. The church that has purchased it hopes to bring new life to the area.
Lollapalooza announced the daily lineup for the 2025 festival in Grant Park July 31 through Aug. 3. Tickets are going fast.
Want to catch the 2025 NCAA March Madness tournament? Here's how to stream the college basketball games for free.
The Lollapalooza 2025 lineup is here, featuring Doechii, Sabrina Carpenter, and Olivia Rodrigo among the headliners.
Lollapalooza is an essential part of summer in Chicago, and a new book has created a record of the oral history of one of the city's most defining festivals.
You can't celebrate St. Patrick's Day without a bit of Irish dancing, and Monday you could get some lessons right from the pros.
Chief meteorologist Albert Ramon has the latest First Alert Weather forecast.
During this year’s March Madness, it’s easier than ever to bet on your favorite team on your phone, but it’s also a prime target for scams. CBS News consumer correspondent Ash-har Quraishi has some telltale signs to avoid getting ripped off.
Two men have been charged in connection with a wild street takeover earlier this month near Lincoln Park Zoo in Chicago.
The upcoming election for the Wisconsin Supreme Court has become the most expensive judicial race in U.S. history, due to billionaire Elon Musk and his allies spending more than $20 million on the contest.
The Chicago Department of Public Health said they don't know what's next, after the federal government abruptly pulled $125 million in funding, as the Trump administration halted $11.4 billion in COVID-19-related funds for state and local public health departments. The move also impacts local nonprofits, who said they won’t be able to provide necessary services.
CPS made it clear Friday morning that a tentative agreement had not yet been reached, but leadership from them and the Chicago Teachers Union bargained late into the night Thursday.
Officers found a 15-year-old boy on the ground with a gunshot graze wound to his leg after hearing gunshots near Colubus Drive and Illinois Street.
According to the public health department, the cuts affect 22 contracts and over 100 staff positions.
Dorothy Tucker is a TV legend, a star journalist and, perhaps most importantly, a friend and colleague here at CBS News Chicago for the past 40 years.
Powerful earthquakes hit Myanmar and Thailand, killing dozens and trapping workers under the rubble of a toppled Bangkok skyscraper that was under construction.
"If we come together and we do something, we can make this stop, and we can do it together," said Pam Bosley, co-founder of the non-profit group Purpose over Pain.
In most of Lisle, residents get their water from the village. But in one section, the Oak View subdivision, a private company supplies the water, and residents are furious about the bills.
From inside command centers, first responders would be able to deploy a drone as soon as a 911 call is made to provide an eye in the sky before police can get there.
A new report revealed scammers stealing Illinois SNAP funds from EBT cards have made off with nearly $21 million since October 2022.
The new documentation shows how bodies were being handled at the Heights Crematory in south suburban Chicago Heights dating back years.
Suárez hit both of his homers off Cubs right-hander Jameson Tallion (0-1), who gave up six runs over 4 1/3 innings.
Ryan Donato now has 28 goals to lead Chicago. He has never had more than 16 goals in seven previous NHL seasons.
Bruno will stay at the school as the special assistant to the vice president/director of athletics for women's basketball.
It was the Cubs' first win of the season. They dropped two games to the Los Angeles Dodgers to start the year in Tokyo on March 18 and 19.
Patrick Williams and Coby White hit back-to-back 3-pointers in the closing seconds for the Bulls, who trailed by five points with 12.6 seconds remaining.
Officers found a 15-year-old boy on the ground with a gunshot graze wound to his leg after hearing gunshots near Columbus Drive and Illinois Street.
"If we come together and we do something, we can make this stop, and we can do it together," said Pam Bosley, co-founder of the non-profit group Purpose over Pain.
Video shows the masked thief exiting the front seat of the van and making his way into the rear, were thousands of dollars' worth of tools were stored.
The shooters fled the scene, and there was no one in custody late Thursday.
A judge sentenced Jon Miller, of Owatonna, Minnesota, to life in prison for the 1974 killing of Mary K. Schlais in western Wisconsin.
