Chicago area runners continue to compete into their 70s and 80s
Bob Hakes, 89, aka "Old Bob," and Bob O'Connor, 77, aka "Young Bob," met through the Oak Park Runners Club.
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Bob Hakes, 89, aka "Old Bob," and Bob O'Connor, 77, aka "Young Bob," met through the Oak Park Runners Club.
If you have a fitness New Year's resolution, maybe to run a 5K or even a marathon, some Chicago area seniors may inspire you. They're some of the oldest, fastest men in America. As a matter of fact, it took Streaming Anchor Brad Edwards a minute to catch up with them.
Both won $1 million each by playing the new instant ticket game, $10 million, lottery officials said.
Chicago’s new rules on buses carrying migrants was intended to bring order to chaos – as migrants were showing up in Chicago from the nation’s southern border at any given time, without notice. But some bus operators are now just dropping off migrants in the suburbs instead. CBS 2's Charlie De Mar reports.
The event aimed to bring comfort and joy to the families who made the journey to this country.
More than 100 Venezuelan migrants are the guests of honor at a holiday party on Friday night in Oak Park. It's all made possible by church and youth leaders there.
From the moment they open up shop, Broken Tart's got cakes, tarts, biscuits, and cookies flying off the shelves.
From the moment they open up shop, Broken Tart's got cakes, tarts, biscuits, and cookies flying off the shelves.
Police said two people were robbed in the 100 block of Chicago Avenue around 7:40 a.m.
We first told you how those church leaders took it upon themselves to reach out. On Wednesday night, CBS 2’s Marybel González learned how the Calvary Memorial Church in Oak Park is making an especially big difference.
Volunteers called on the Calvary Memorial Church to take in migrants sleeping outside police stations in tents.
The move comes after the village board last week approved a measure to offer more support to shelter asylum seekers as the weather gets colder.
The Oak Park Village Board voted unanimously to allocate $300,000 in response to the migrant crisis. CBS 2's Marybel Gonzalez reports.
The resolution allows the village to provide aid and support to asylum seekers.
The migrant crisis is top of mind for village leaders in Oak Park who gathered Thursday for an emergency meeting. It comes as more than 100 asylum seekers were moved from the streets of Chicago to indoor shelters in Oak Park on Wednesday. CBS 2's Marybel Gonzalez has the latest on the story she first reported.
More than 100 migrants have been taken in the Good Shepherd Lutheran Church, at 611 Randolph St. in Oak Park.
With temperatures dropping amid the snow Tuesday night, volunteers were calling the Oak Park police to see if they would take them in. CBS 2's Marybel Gonzalez reports.
More than 100 migrants have been taken in the Good Shepherd Lutheran Church. CBS 2's Marybel Gonzalez reports.
They'll also map out locations that need its infrastructure improved - including in Berwyn, Cicero, Oak Park, and Chicago.
It's hard to just pass by Compound Yellow on Lake Street in Oak Park. The art space is everything the name implies.
It's hard to just pass by Compound Yellow on Lake Street in Oak Park. The art space is everything the name implies.
CBS 2's Marshall Harris is at the big game at Oak Park River Forest High School where the Huskies are taking on Lyons Township Lions.
There were four armed robberies, one carjacking, and one aggravated assault that was believed to be an attempted robbery in Oak Park early Sunday.
There were five incidents within a few hours early this past Sunday morning in Oak Park. CBS 2's Charlie De Mar reports.
Multiple armed robberies and carjackings were reported in Oak Park this past weekend.
More than 3.5 million passengers are expected to fly in and out of O'Hare and Midway airports through the new year.
Chicago police said a 20-year-old man driving a white Chevy SUV was heading southbound on Elston Avenue when he sideswiped a taxi and hit a light pole.
Breezy conditions from the south will still send wind chill values into the teens at times today.
Antwon Chambers, 32, of Chicago, was charged with first-degree murder and murder with a strong probability of death or injury.
Nikola Vucevic scored 19 points and 10 assists to lead the Bulls, whose season-high three-game winning streak ended.
Several City Council members have called the school board's vote to fire Martinez without cause reckless and irresponsible.
Because Martinez was fired without cause, his contract allows him to stay on the job for another six months, and receive 20 weeks of severance pay.
Martinez was at Luther Burbank Elementary, 2035 N. Mobile Ave., as the Special Olympics recognized the school for excellence in inclusive sports programming.
Henyard had named three people to serve as police chief, village administrator, and village attorney without approval from the village board.
Many, including alderpersons and the members of the incoming elected school board, are denouncing the planned agenda.
The strike was deliberately authorized in the midst of the busy holiday delivery season nationwide for a reason—with the Teamsters Union pushing the company for a contract.
The oysters were sold as Fanny Bay, Buckley Bay, and Royal Miyagi.
Customers said contractors from the company, Orange Elephant Roofing & Solar, seemed simply to disappear into thin air. But that is only the tip of the iceberg.
Anyone who has an affected Connie's Pizza in the freezer should either throw it out or bring it back to the store for a refund.
The Chicago-based company is accused of tricking diners about delivery fees, misleading drivers about pay, and listing restaurants on its platform without permission.
Some 13 oz. bags of Lay's Classic Potato Chips may contain an undeclared allergen, according to the snack company.
The Wisconsin Department of Health Services announced Wednesday that it had detected presumptive positive human case of H5N1 in Barron County.
The sisters share a special bond of getting a second chance at life, which they both received at the age of 38 years old.
An even larger investment of $500 million is going toward 10 new outpatient facilities throughout the South Side that will add 85,000 health care appointments each year.
Scientists used the NanoGripper to grab particles from the SARS-CoV2 virus that causes COVID-19.
The strike was deliberately authorized in the midst of the busy holiday delivery season nationwide for a reason—with the Teamsters Union pushing the company for a contract.
Owner Eddie Lakin made the announcement Wednesday. He said the last day for the restaurant at 1571 Sherman Ave. would be this coming Saturday, Dec. 21.
This move was anticipated back in the summer, and comes months after the mortgage company Guaranteed Rate changed its name simply to Rate.
Both President Biden and President-elect Trump have vowed to block the $15 billion acquisition on national security grounds.
The bar has been in the ownership of the same family since 1989.
Taylor also played two nights at Ravinia this past June.
Mindy Kaling and Morris Chestnut announced the nominations for the 82nd annual Golden Globes, with 10 nominees revealed live on CBS News.
The lawsuit alleges the unidentified girl was raped at a Video Music Awards afterparty in 2000.
Social media sleuths noticed that the house next door to the iconic "Home Alone" house in Winnetka is now up for sale.
Here are the top songs, artists, and albums streamed on Spotify in Chicago this year, according to communications agency Burson Global.
Keeping with the holiday theme from a tall tree at Union Station to a rooftop in River North, here's what caught Suzanne Le Mignot and Kylee Miller's eye this week.
Aviation officials say over three million passengers will travel through O'Hare, a 7.8% increase compared to last year. At Midway, the busiest day is expected to be Sunday, Dec. 29, when more than 50,000 people are expected to pass through the airport.
Late overnight, a system will make an appearance, creating a drizzle, which could result in freezing drizzle as temperatures drop to lows in the 20s to lower 30s.
Witnesses said the suspect approached the front desk, jumped over the counter, and demanded money while displaying a handgun.
CBS News Chicago meteorologist David Yeomans has the latest 7-day forecast.
A Level 1 hazardous materials response also was initiated. According to unconfirmed fire dispatch reports, there were explosions inside the building after the fire started.
Several City Council members have called the school board's vote to fire Martinez without cause reckless and irresponsible.
More than 3.5 million passengers are expected to fly in and out of O'Hare and Midway airports through the new year.
Chicago police said a 20-year-old man driving a white Chevy SUV was heading southbound on Elston Avenue when he sideswiped a taxi and hit a light pole.
Breezy conditions from the south will still send wind chill values into the teens at times today.
"San Antonio has really led the way in using aerial surveillance technology to prevent these activities," said Ald. Brian Hopkins (2nd), who chairs the City Council Public Safety Committee.
Customers said contractors from the company, Orange Elephant Roofing & Solar, seemed simply to disappear into thin air. But that is only the tip of the iceberg.
Survivors, advocates and experts have weighed in on Mayor Brandon Johnson's pledge to create a task force to study the safety of Black women in Chicago.
The Chicago-based company is accused of tricking diners about delivery fees, misleading drivers about pay, and listing restaurants on its platform without permission.
Now-retired Joliet police Sgt. Javier Esqueda was charged in connection with leaking squad car video of a man who died in Joliet police custody.
Nikola Vucevic scored 19 points and 10 assists to lead the Bulls, whose season-high three-game winning streak ended.
Booser went 2-3 with a 3.38 ERA, one save and 43 strikeouts in 43 relief appearances with the Red Sox in his first season in the majors in 2024.
Tyler Bertuzzi had two goals and an assist, and Connor Bedard added a goal and two assists for the Blackhawks.
Rickey Henderson is widely considered to be one of the best leadoff hitters and base stealers in baseball.
Jeremiyah Love tied the Notre Dame record with a 98-yard touchdown run, Riley Leonard added two more scores and the Fighting Irish shut down the highest-scoring team in the College Football Playoff, overwhelming Indiana 27-17 on Friday night.
With the holidays fast approaching, many Lincoln Parkers want others to be aware and stay safe as they get ready to travel.
It happened around 4 a.m. at Eddie's Market in the 11000 block of South Halsted Street.
Richard Allen was sentenced to 65 years for each death, totaling 130 years in prison.
Sidi Mohamed Abdallahi, 22, had been facing hate crime and terrorism charges in an attack on a Jewish man in late October. He has since died by suicide in custody
Damonte McCorkle is charged with aggravated kidnapping, two counts of aggravated carjacking, and armed robbery.
