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"Sometimes, when you talk about mental health, it's usually a journey that is alone. And we are trying to normalize that you could have these conversations with loved ones, with family."
As Hispanic Heritage Month gets underway this week, a local organization is using the moment to put a spotlight on how culture and community could help to heal CBS 2's Andrew Ramos reports from Pilsen.
The award-winning youth program is seeking to highlight local one-of-a-kind goods.
Vendors must be 25 years old or younger and there is no application fee.
The Chicago City Council still needs to vote and approve of Chief Snelling as the next police superintendent. Wednesday's forum is the public's chance to get to know him prior to that vote.
City rules state Snelling must attend a public hearing and be approved by a vote of the City Council before officially taking over the job.
"They must be desperate to be doing something like that, so my heart really goes out to them."
Surveillance footage shows an adult recruiting the help of a child in what appears to be a package-swiping spree that happened in Pilsen this week. Only on 2 CBS 2's Andrew Ramos spoke to one of the victims.
Carroll calls the event "Kickz for Kids" and is planning shoe giveaways like this in 10 cities and said he's doing it because he himself grew up attending a Boys and Girls club in Florida
Residents shared photos on social media of homemade traffic signs they posted at the intersection of Hoyne and Cermak.
Neighbors concerned about a dangerous intersection in Pilsen took matters into their own hands after a deadly crash there.
Crowds filled the streets during last month's mass in the neighborhood.
The services are put on by The Resurrection Project with the goal of empowering neighbors and building a sense of community.
An alderman said he's asked for a traffic study at the intersection since May, because he said the stop signs aren't enough.
A 48-year-old mother was hit and killed by a car in Pilsen on Wednesday, right outside of a Chicago alderman's office. CBS 2's Sabrina Franza reported that the intersection where the accident happened is particularly concerning for neighbors.
Insurance issues with the property, lack of funding and staff – many of whom are educators and had to go back to the classrooms with the new school year – all contributed to its closing.
What makes this facility stand out is that it's an all-volunteer mission.
CBS 2 got the first look inside a one-of-a-kind migrant shelter and warehouse. What makes this facility stand out is that it's an all-volunteer mission. CBS 2's Marybel Gonzalez took us inside the unique shelter in Chicago's Pilsen neighborhood.
It happened not just once but twice and it was all caught on camera. CBS 2's Marybel Gonzalez had her story.
A Pilsen resident is the victim of a so-called "porch pirate" just weeks after moving into her new home. It happened not just once but twice and it was all caught on camera. CBS 2's Marybel Gonzalez had her story.
The designation protects four buildings on the St. Adalbert campus from demolition or significant renovations.
It's unclear what plans the archdiocese has for the building.
Activists are upset after discovering the church's stained glass windows are being removed. On Thursday, they gathered at City Hall to demand the city designate the building as a Chicago landmark.
Families say there is nowhere for them to pick up their kids safely without getting ticket after ticket.
The families say there is nowhere for them to pick up their kids safely without getting ticket after ticket. CBS 2's Marybel Gonzalez reports.
Donato skated out of the right corner and stuffed a shot past Logan Thompson to hand Washington a second straight loss for only the second time this season.
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.
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.
Thornton Township Trustees Christopher Gonzalez and Carmen Carlisle have been going to great lengths to stall movement on Henyard's plans for the township.
Layden Blocker led the way for the Blue Demons (8-3, 0-2) with 17 points. Conor Enright added 12 points.
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.
Thornton Township Trustees Christopher Gonzalez and Carmen Carlisle have been going to great lengths to stall movement on Henyard's plans for the township.
Vice President Kamala Harris, the Democratic candidate, won Illinois' popular vote in November, and will get all 19 of the state's electoral votes.
Sean Harden was sworn in as a CPS board member last week.
Drama persists and a federal probe remains active in the south Chicago suburb.
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.
Back in 2017, the city promised to replace the smelly windows after the CBS News Chicago Investigators exposed the issue. But just a tiny fraction of the windows in question have been replaced.
According to the U.S. Department of Labor, the department's Wage and Hour Division has an open investigation with a HelloFresh facility in Aurora.
Thomas Riolo said he is paying the price for an update to his report that shows damage to his vehicle for which he is not responsible. The damage in question happened before he even owned the car.
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 program should launch early next year.
Feds find 11 kids illegally employed for at least 4 years at Seaboard Triumph Foods facility in Sioux City, Iowa.
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.
Experts said Tuesday night that the industry is facing hard times because of factors such as slowing sales and diminishing reimbursements—leading to store closures.
The restaurant, at 4806 N. Broadway, announced that it will close its doors for good on Friday, Dec. 20.
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.
The frozen pizzas were distributed in Illinois, Minnesota, and Wisconsin to grocery stores. They are already expired—their expiration date was Nov. 27 of this year.
There have been rare cases of serious liver injury in those taking Veozah.
Meteorologist David Yeomans has your 10 p.m. First Alert Weather forecast for Tuesday, Dec. 17, 2024.
Students at Serena Hills Elementary School found a creative way to thank Mr. Allan DiCastro after he donated a brand new winter coat for every student.
The mortgage company that holds the naming rights to the ballpark recently changed its name from Guaranteed Rate to just Rate.
Police are giving an update on the school shooting at Abundant Life Christian School in Madison, Wisconsin.
The building at 2347 S. Michigan Av. has been vacant ever since 21 people were killed in a stampede inside the E2 nightclub in 2003.
Thornton Township Trustees Christopher Gonzalez and Carmen Carlisle have been going to great lengths to stall movement on Henyard's plans for the township.
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.
Donato skated out of the right corner and stuffed a shot past Logan Thompson to hand Washington a second straight loss for only the second time this season.
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.
The original bus company they paid $10,000 to take them to Tampa left them stranded Wednesday night.
The cheerleaders turned to CBS News Chicago for help—and some disturbing information was discovered about how the girls ended up stranded.
Donato skated out of the right corner and stuffed a shot past Logan Thompson to hand Washington a second straight loss for only the second time this season.
Layden Blocker led the way for the Blue Demons (8-3, 0-2) with 17 points. Conor Enright added 12 points.
This move was anticipated back in the summer, and comes months after the mortgage company Guaranteed Rate changed its name simply to Rate.
The move, which will also see the Yankees send right-handed reliever Cody Poteet to the Cubs, is a cost-saving move for Chicago, after acquiring superstar right fielder Kyle Tucker from the Astros.
The Bears went 1 for 12 on third down and 1 for 3 on fourth down.
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 owner of Fresh Mart Foods, at 400 E 83rd St., said he's thinking of closing up shop after the latest burglary.
A "combination of factors" appear to have led a 15-year-old student to carry out a school shooting, police in Madison, Wisconsin, said Tuesday.
Accused Gilgo Beach serial killer Rex Heuermann has been charged with a seventh murder.
The victim was taken to Ascension Saint Francis Hospital in Evanston in fair condition.
