Chicago Police increase security for Pride festivities downtown
Chicago's 52nd annual Pride Parade will kick off in the city's Uptown neighborhood Sunday and wrap up in Lincoln Park.
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Chicago's 52nd annual Pride Parade will kick off in the city's Uptown neighborhood Sunday and wrap up in Lincoln Park.
At the entrance, every bag was checked, and every ticketholder was scanned.
The Chicago Prime Timers social club has a 47-year history, and a vibrant present.
The cancellation of one day off for all officers is intended to ensure patrols are sufficient for the parade – while the rest of the city is still covered.
The two-day event is billed as the Midwest's largest LGBTQ+ music festival.
Pride in the Park is back for its fourth year at Butler Field in Grant Park. The two-day event is billed as the Midwest's largest LGBTQ+ music festival.
The Pride parade is this weekend, and the CTA wants to help you celebrate pride all year long.
CBS 2's Tara Molina provides an in-depth look into the Oak Park Area Lesbian and Gay Association's program and the inspiring stories of the scholarship recipients.
About 1,000 members strong, the Oak Park Area Lesbian and Gay Association is one of the largest LGBTQ+ organizations in Illinois. As we continue to honor Pride Month, OPALGA is celebrating by awarding the most scholarship money in their more than 30-year history. CBS 2's Tara Molina brings us more on how the group and scholarships are making a difference in our community.
Metra says it's adding trains to its BNSF line, as well as UP North, Northwest, and West lines.
Many corporations are showing their support of Pride Month. But in the wake of the Bud Light backlash, the situation is far more complicated. CBS 2's Lauren Victory reports.
As we celebrate pride, members of the LGBTQ+ community continue to make countless contributions to moving Chicago forward.
As we celebrate pride, members of the LGBTQ+ community continue to make countless contributions to moving Chicago forward. CBS 2'S Jermont Terry introduces us to a community physician who's bridging the equity gap in healthcare.
A special ticket offer comes with special edition hats featuring a rainbow-colored pennant bearing the Cubs' "C" logo.
This is the story of how a collection of written material started in a basement – but soon outgrew the space.
This is the story of how a collection of written material started in a basement – but soon outgrew the space. CBS 2's Noel Brennan reports.
Hundreds of people will celebrate LGBTQ Pride Month in the western suburbs.
The city expects this year's pride festivities to be even more special since Aurora's first LGBTQ advisory board was established last August.
"It's nine of us. We have the largest queer city council in the country," Robinson said.
As we continue to celebrate Pride Month, we focus on community. Everybody needs one, and CBS 2's Joe Donlon caught up with a very special one featuring some guys whose community has thrived for decades.
Cities across the area are showing their support for the LGBTQ+ community.
"We're a group that has provided and contributed to society, to the building of Chicago," said Puerto Rican Arts Alliance program manager Jorge Felix.
Hines is one of only a few VA facilities to fly the flag.
To honor the first day of pride month - the LGBTQ+ flag will fly at Hines for the first time.
June 1 marks the start of pride month and Cook County will celebrate with a flag-raising ceremony.
A south suburban man under investigation for mishandling remains at his crematory has previously been fined for taking bodies from a hospital without a funeral director license.
It is not yet known how much more consumers will pay for nearly everything they buy.
Dave Weber mentored the legend, who is now in San Antonio chasing a national championship as a coach.
Here is a breakdown of some memorable home openers and other Cubs history going back 155 years.
The car was wanted for fleeing and eluding out of west suburban Oak Brook.
One source said the firings come after Laura Loomer presented President Trump with opposition research on NSC staffers she views as neoconservatives or not sufficiently loyal to him.
Tinaglia said he supports a new Bears stadium in Arlington Heights, but the franchise and the village need to come to an agreement on common goals.
Chicago Teachers Union House of Delegates approves tentative agreement
President Trump announced new reciprocal tariffs on Wednesday, which he dubbed "Liberation Day."
Quezada, a Cook County Commissioner since 2022, previously spent six years as former Ald. Carlos Ramirez Rosa's constituent service director.
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.
The device is smaller than a grain of rice — and is suited particularly to help newborn babies with congenital heart defects.
The Lake County Health Department confirmed to the school district that the person is isolated from others and undergoing treatment.
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.
Tinaglia said he supports a new Bears stadium in Arlington Heights, but the franchise and the village need to come to an agreement on common goals.
The Supreme Court appears to be leaning toward a Catholic charitable organization pushing back against the state of Wisconsin in the latest religious rights case to come before the court.
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.
Nintendo has announced a June 5 launch date for its latest gaming console, the Switch 2.
A unique talent, Val Kilmer was praised as an acting chameleon who took on varied and challenging roles, and the results were often memorable.
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.
Chief Meteorologist Albert Ramon has your 10 p.m. First Alert Weather forecast for Thursday, April 3, 2025.
Clark Morgan's past troubles are coming to light as a family accuses him of posing as a funeral director and mishandling their mother's remains. Dave Savini reports.
It is not yet known how much more consumers will pay for nearly everything they buy. Jermont Terry reports from Abt Electronics in Glenview, where consumers are left what the tariffs will mean for their purchases in the future.
A driver led police on a chase down the Eisenhower and Dan Ryan expressways during the evening rush Thursday. Marissa Sulek reports.
Retired Glenbrook North High School basketball coach Dave Weber mentored the legend, who is now going to the Final Four as head coach with Duke. Matt Zahn reports.
The car was wanted for fleeing and eluding out of west suburban Oak Brook.
The video taken this month was just one time the man, Robert Cook, has apparently been caught on camera.
The fire broke out in the early afternoon in the building at 5439-41 N. Kenmore Ave.
It is not yet known how much more consumers will pay for nearly everything they buy.
A south suburban man under investigation for mishandling remains at his crematory has previously been fined for taking bodies from a hospital without a funeral director license.
A south suburban man under investigation for mishandling remains at his crematory has previously been fined for taking bodies from a hospital without a funeral director license.
Researchers at the Shedd Aquarium are putting tiny trackers inside fish living in the Chicago River to study them and the environment.
"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.
Dave Weber mentored the legend, who is now in San Antonio chasing a national championship as a coach.
Here is a breakdown of some memorable home openers and other Cubs history going back 155 years.
The Sox' lone run came on Brooks Baldwin's homer in the seventh.
Tinaglia said he supports a new Bears stadium in Arlington Heights, but the franchise and the village need to come to an agreement on common goals.
Seiya Suzuki homered twice and drove in five runs as the Chicago Cubs beat the Athletics 10-2 on Wednesday to complete a three-game sweep.
The car was wanted for fleeing and eluding out of west suburban Oak Brook.
The video taken this month was just one time the man, Robert Cook, has apparently been caught on camera. Many of his alleged crimes have happened at Chicago Transit Authority 'L' stops.
The workers have recovered. But they said it was all shocking and painful — and now some people are calling for justice.
Caprice Edward Cashaw, 31, of Merrillville, was charged with multiple felonies.
Police released a community alert on Tuesday showing surveillance images of the seven suspects, and asked anyone with information to contact public transportation detectives at 312-745-4447.
