Join CBS 2 at the South Side Irish Parade
Make sure you keep a close eye out for the CBS 2 float. CBS 2's Joe Donlon will be on it and and we've got a great spot smack dab in the middle of the action!
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Make sure you keep a close eye out for the CBS 2 float. CBS 2's Joe Donlon will be on it and and we've got a great spot smack dab in the middle of the action!
Every year there's a queen, and this year's honoree, Norah Doyle, joined us in studio earlier Thursday, complete with her sash and tiara.
A longtime Chicago St. Patrick's Day tradition, the South Side Irish Parade, returns for it's 45th year this Sunday. Every year a parade queen is chosen to represent the event. Nora Doyle, who grew up in Beverly and teaches Irish dance, will be this year’s parade queen.
It's being combined with an Irish flag ceremony in downtown Aurora.
Aurora is expanding its St. Patrick’s Day celebrations.
Daniel Martinez of Palos Hills was stabbed to death outside a bar, while visiting friends in Boston last Saint Patrick's Day.
"It was wonderful to see the neighborhood enjoying themselves together."
The event featured Irish dancers, bagpipes, and a special proclamation in honor of Irish American Heritage Month.
Irish eyes were smiling in the Beverly neighborhood Sunday for one of the biggest St. Patrick's Day gatherings outside of Dublin. CBS 2's Shardaa Gray reports.
Irish eyes were smiling in the Beverly neighborhood Sunday for one of the biggest St. Patrick's Day gatherings outside of Dublin.
The color of the day in Chicago is green. The Chicago River is all decked out for St. Patrick's Day, and this year people were part of fun once again.
"I'm kind of impressed. I didn't think there would be that many people out here, and it's kind of weird seeing everybody's face," Laura Bencsics said.
The festivities don't end after the dyeing of the Chicago River. The party continues on the Near West Side over at Old Saint Patrick's Church.
The dyeing of the Chicago River is not just a city tradition -- it's also a family tradition for the relatives of the two men who first came up with the idea, and now they want to make sure their legacies live on. .
Caitlin and her brother George – along Mary and her brother Patrick – are the wee, wee folks who just so happen to be the heirs and heiresses of the South Side Irish Parade.
Chicago’s St. Patrick’s Day festivities are back on this weekend after two years off – with COVID restrictions gone, masks off, and crowds returning. CBS 2's Tara Molina reports.
Chicago’s St. Patrick’s Day festivities are back on this weekend after two years off – with COVID restrictions gone, masks off, and crowds returning. CBS 2's Tara Molina reports.
Chicago's St. Patrick's Day festivities are back on this weekend after two years off – with COVID restrictions gone, masks off, and crowds returning.
"I think it's amazing. I'm very lucky to be here on the weekend celebrating St. Patrick's Day," said John Gormley, who is visiting from Ireland.
An annual St. Patrick's Day tradition resumes Sunday.
A few dinner plates might be going without corned beef this year, as the price to stock the meat keeps going up.
"It's feeling like we're slowly getting back to normal. And I hope by this time next year, we can put this all behind us."
The city's Department of Business Affairs and Consumer Protection said Sunday that it saw very high compliance at bars and restaurants during St. Patrick's Day celebrations the night before.
The City of Chicago unexpectedly dyed the Chicago River green Saturday morning as part of its long-standing tradition to celebrate St. Patrick's Day.
With bar and restaurant owners set to lose it all if they do not follow Chicago's strict COVID-19 related guidelines, managers are prepping for a very different holiday.
The color, vibrancy and texture of Africa is on display at the Chicago Field Museum in the exhibit "Africa Fashion."
The former Michigan Wolverines star is a dynamic playmaker who the Bears say they're excited to pair with veteran tight end Cole Kmet.
Haymarket is Chicago's largest treatment center for people struggling with substance abuse and mental health needs.
Colin Rea (1-0) limited Philadelphia to three hits over five scoreless innings for the win.
Officials said officers were conducting a traffic stop when another driver who wasn't involved got out of his car with two knives and approached police.
FBI Director Kash Patel announced Judge Hannah Dugan's arrest in an X post that has been deleted.
Sen. Durbin spoke from his home in the state capital of Springfield, where he announced his first senate run back in 1995.
Before being elected to the U.S. Senate, Durbin served seven terms in the U.S. House of Representatives — winning his first election to Congress in 1982.
The state of Illinois is considering cutting business ties with El Salvador in response to how that country is working with the Trump administration to hold deported migrants in prison.
The lawsuit said the policy put in place by President Trump has been subject to his "whims rather than the sound exercise of lawful authority."
Thomas McPeek placed stacks and stacks of bets last year — complicated wagers on football called parlays, where several events all have to happen for the gambler to win.
Back in February, Heather Radin had planned to give only $10 to someone she thought was really in need. She is out $5,000.
The iconic Chicago chain known for its hot dogs and Italian beef sandwiches launched its brand new breakfast offerings in five restaurants Tuesday morning.
The application website is expected to open this summer.
Johnsonville, LCC is recalling over 22,600 pounds of cheddar bratwurst in 10 states, including Minnesota and Wisconsin.
Officials said the case is the only case in Illinois of which they are aware at this time.
The program involves a new text and chat support line — aimed at helping younger people who prefer digital communication.
Amanda Nelson is carrying a child who is not genetically hers for people she didn't know.
Some states want to block SNAP recipients from using benefits to buy sugary foods as part of the "make America healthy again" movement.
The CDC is now struggling to keep up with requests for support from states with measles outbreaks.
The owner of Timeless Toys said he was forced to buy $200,000 worth of toys due to the trade war between the world's two largest economies.
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.
Cynthia Erivo, Janelle Monáe and Grace Jones, and Kygo are among this year's performances in Highland Park from June 6 to Aug. 31.
"Grey's Anatomy" and "Euphoria" star Eric Dane said he is still able to work and will return to the HBO drama.
Jay North, who starred on TV's "Dennis the Menace" for four seasons starting in 1959, has died.
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.
Chief meteorologist Albert Ramon has the latest First Alert Weather forecast.
The color, vibrancy and texture of Africa is on display at the Chicago Field Museum in the exhibit "Africa Fashion."
he Haymarket Center is celebrating 50 years in the fight against addiction. The Chicago-based nonprofit held its annual gala Friday night with CBS News Chicago's own Irika Sargent as the emcee.
The funeral for Pope Francis is set for Saturday morning. The pope died Monday at the age of 88 after suffering a stroke. His casket was sealed on Friday as world leaders and dignitaries gathered in the Vatican for the funeral.
A judge in Milwaukee is facing obstruction charges, accused of getting in the way of federal immigration officers trying to make an arrest at the courthouse.
The woman charged with murder in the shooting death of a 28-year-old man in Lincoln Park last week called 911 to try to throw police off her trail, prosecutors said.
Iryna Kalach, 39, was arrested by Chicago police and members of the U.S. Marshal Great Lakes Regional Fugitive Task Force on Thursday in the 1700 block of South State Street.
A man has been charged in the death of veteran Chicago firefighter Capt. David Meyer Wednesday.
The color, vibrancy and texture of Africa is on display at the Chicago Field Museum in the exhibit "Africa Fashion."
Thomas McPeek placed stacks of bets last year and traveled as far as Iowa to place them. But when it came time to pay, casinos refused.
The task force addressed its progress for the first time this week, nearly a year after the formation of the unit was first announced.
The lawsuit accuses Chicago Police of using excessive force on children.
The botched raid on the innocent Mendez family in November 2017 sparked CBS News Chicago's yearslong investigation into Chicago Police officers raiding the wrong homes.
Making the Chicago River a healthy, biodiverse and climate resilient lifeline through the city is the focus of many groups and city officials working with new standards, permits, and an eye on climate change.
Peter Mendez was only 9 years old when his family's home was wrongly raided by Chicago Police back in November 2017. Seven and a half years later, the Mendez family is finally getting their day in court.
The former Michigan Wolverines star is a dynamic playmaker who the Bears say they're excited to pair with veteran tight end Cole Kmet.
Colin Rea (1-0) limited Philadelphia to three hits over five scoreless innings for the win.
Thomas McPeek placed stacks and stacks of bets last year — complicated wagers on football called parlays, where several events all have to happen for the gambler to win.
Loveland leaves Michigan as their all-time single-season leader at tight end in receptions.
The Chicago Bears chose Colston Loveland, a tight end from Michigan with the 10th overall pick. Who else will they choose in the NFL Draft?
George Santos was sentenced to more than seven years in prison on federal wire fraud and identity theft charges Friday in New York.
The task force addressed its progress for the first time this week, nearly a year after the formation of the unit was first announced.
Paul Bocska, 58, was found guilty of four counts of criminal sexual assault and 12 counts of aggravated criminal sexual abuse.
A woman has been charged with murder in a Lincoln Park shooting that left a 28-year-old man dead.
Authorities said Nicholas Novak fired a shotgun at police at the end of a chase from Plano to Aurora, after already having shot and killed his father.
