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Ground Breaks On World's Largest Ronald McDonald House
Ground was broken in Streeterville on what will be the world's largest Ronald McDonald House, located just three blocks from what will be the new Children's Memorial Hospital.
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Ground was broken in Streeterville on what will be the world's largest Ronald McDonald House, located just three blocks from what will be the new Children's Memorial Hospital.
Several dozen senior citizens played a large-scale version of the game "Operation" in front of the Thompson Center today -- part of a demonstration in support of raising the income tax.
Naperville is laying off six police officers and now the police union is crying foul and raising concerns about safety.
The Chicago FBI says three juveniles - all under the age of 16 - are now in state custody after raids over the weekend removed them from a life of child prostitution.
Fire destroyed the Glenview Park District Building at 1100 Roosevelt Road overnight, said a park district official.
A longtime medical care center that has served Chicago's gay and lesbian community for 36 years is hoping to raise $500,000 in 50 days to avoid shutting its doors.
Drew Peterson's son has been suspended from the Oak Brook police force for the past couple of months, but he is still collecting a paycheck.
A small airplane crashed at a Airport Monday afternoon, killing the pilot.
Cook County Commissioner Tony Peraica says he plans to file a civil rights lawsuit against the village of McCook.
Cook County Commissioner Tony Peraica was arrested Saturday night on misdemeanor vandalism charges in west suburban McCook.
A Chicago Public School teacher who was an NIU graduate has died in an accident at a Loop hotel.
Two-year-old girl is in critical condition.
A person of interest is being held out of state in connection with the murder of Northern Illinois University student Antinette "Toni" Keller.
A person of interest is being questioned about the homicide of 18-year old Antinette "Toni" Keller.
Notre Dame junior Declan Sullivan, who was killed when the tower he was standing on to film football practice on Wednesday, was honored Thursday at his alma mater, Carmel Catholic High School in Mundelein.
Newsradio 780 has learned that investigators looking into the case of NIU student Toni Keller have asked a forensic anthropologist in Indianapolis to examine the remains found in a DeKalb park.
Dr. Clyde Snow says "Somebody wanted that body destroyed to obscure identification."
The death of an elderly woman found with injuries to her face is being investigated as a homicide.
He was a cop and ex-Marine who lay unclaimed at the morgue. Now he'll be buried with military honors.
A combination of strong thunderstorms, followed by violent and destructive winds, will make for one of the most dangerous storms in 70 years.
Police say money and drugs may be at the center of a series of nighttime home invasions where residents were tied up with duct tape.
Newsradio 780's Steve Miller visits with a paper goods and design company that's "Made in Chicago".
Gov. Pat Quinn and Republican challenger Bill Brady focused on education, family values and President Barack Obama on Sunday in one of their final pitches to black voters at a major Chicago mega-church.
Officials at Northern Illinois University say the DeKalb County Major Case Squad has assumed lead of the investigation into the disappearance of a NIU student.
The 500-acre site would become home to the world's first commercially useful quantum computer.
"I will say that I have said directly to the vice president that I'm going to do everything and anything that is necessary to make sure that we beat Donald Trump and JD Vance," Pritzker said.
Police said they were identified as the people who took belongings from a man, 48, in the 1200 block of South Halsted Street after implying they had a weapon.
Police say the victim, Valeria Rodriguez, did not appear to be the intended target of the shooting.
The Chicago Sky currently share a practice facility with the public at Sachs Recreation Center in Deerfield.
The 500-acre site would become home to the world's first commercially useful quantum computer.
"I will say that I have said directly to the vice president that I'm going to do everything and anything that is necessary to make sure that we beat Donald Trump and JD Vance," Pritzker said.
The budget move comes even after their endorsed candidate, Brandon Johnson, won the mayoral election and appointed an entirely new board in 2023.
More than 50 Democratic lawmakers boycotted the speech—including U.S. Reps. Jan Schakowsky and Delia Ramirez, and Sen. Dick Durbin (D-Illinois).
President Biden said it's been the privilege of his life to serve the country for over 50 years.
The hike was fueled mainly by the company's Safety Modernization Program to replace nearly 2,000 miles of dangerous, old, deteriorating natural gas pipes.
As of Tuesday evening, a total of five tornadoes had been confirmed in the Chicago area from the storms Monday night and six Sunday night.
The tax is up just 2 cents compared with Sunday. But it is quite a jump compared with the Illinois gas seven years ago.
One third of Chicago's roughly 400 new car dealers are using pen and paper to complete deals.
The family asked CBS 2 for help after they found themselves stuck with random stuff and boxes filling their space—and nowhere else left to turn.
A warning of a Listeria monocytogenes outbreak affecting 12 states, including Pennsylvania, New Jersey and New York, was issued by the CDC Friday afternoon linking infections to sliced meat at deli counters.
Lisa Gee's experience taught her the life-saving importance of organ donations for thousands of patients.
Keisha House said people trust their hairdressers and barbers, and great communication takes place while in those chairs.
The FDA found even some products that claimed to be "sterile" were contaminated.
Under state law, all children living in a high-risk ZIP code must be tested for lead exposure at 12, 24, and 36 months of age.
Bally's took possession of the River West property July 5.
The plant, which was indefinitely idled in February 2023, is expected to reopen next year.
Fiscal Year 2024 saw total cannabis sales exceed $2 billion, which exceeded the figures for Fiscal Years 2023 and 2022.
Kroger owns the Mariano's brand, while Albertsons owns Jewel-Osco.
The DNC arrives at the United Center from Aug. 19-22.
Newhart was an Oak Park native and an alumnus of Saint Ignatius College Prep and Loyola University in Chicago.
Bob Newhart, who starred in the long-running sitcoms "The Bob Newhart Show" and "Newhart," has died at age 94.
Nominations for the 76th annual Emmy Awards were announced Wednesday, with "Shōgun," "The Bear," "Hacks," "Only Murders in the Building" and "Baby Reindeer" all earning multiple major nods. See the full list of nominees for the 2024 ceremony here.
"Big Brother" announced Tuesday the 16 new Houseguests who will move into the "Big Brother" house and, for the first time ever, have the power to vote in a 17th houseguest.
After many people criticized Andress' rendition of the National Anthem online, comparing her with Fergie, the singer says she's going to rehab.
James Van Praagh joined CBS News Chicago and gave a reaching to Anchor Dana Kozlov before his live event at the Gorton Center in Lake Forest on Thursday.
Every Thursday, CBS Chicago highlights local pet rescues in the area. Today, it's Barb's Precious Rescue in Palatine, featuring Chandler and Marlow, two adorable kittens looking for a forever home.
Meteorologist Mary Kay Kleist has a check on the extended forecast.
Vice President Kamala Harris is campaigning in Houston on Thursday as she moves closer to the Democratic nomination for president in the 2024 race for the White House. President Biden gave her a boost in a nationally televised speech.
According to research conducted by Southwest, 80% of customers and 86% of potential customers said they prefer an assigned seat.
"We will do what is absolutely necessary to keep the city safe," Chicago Police Supt. Larry Snelling said.
"I will say that I have said directly to the vice president that I'm going to do everything and anything that is necessary to make sure that we beat Donald Trump and JD Vance," Pritzker said.
The 500-acre site would become home to the world's first commercially useful quantum computer.
Police said they were identified as the people who took belongings from a man, 48, in the 1200 block of South Halsted Street after implying they had a weapon.
Police say the victim, Valeria Rodriguez, did not appear to be the intended target of the shooting.
Former Secret Service agent McCarthy said security for both conventions is now even under more scrutiny since the assassination attempt on former President Trump.
The department has now confirmed they will be providing emergency medical support both inside the secure perimeter that will be going up around the United Center.
Data show the 4th of July has historically been one of the deadliest days of the year.
The former University of Illinois football player had been hired at Aunt Martha's despite having a criminal conviction on his record.
Two battalion chiefs told CBS 2 Investigators said hiring needs to be a priority for the Chicago Fire Department, and they plan to protest their working conditions.
The Chicago Sky currently share a practice facility with the public at Sachs Recreation Center in Deerfield.
The White Sox (27-77) lost their 10th game in a row to fall 50 games under .500 for the first time since finishing 56-106 in 1970.
Lester has been spending a lot of time on the golf course since retiring from baseball in 2022 with three World Series rings.
William Contreras hit a tiebreaking double in the ninth inning and the Milwaukee Brewers beat the Chicago Cubs 3-2.
The Edmonton Oilers have hired Stan Bowman as general manager and executive vice president of hockey operations.
Four businesses were hit in one night.
The burglary was reported and items were taken from Cook County State's Attorney's Office located at the Leighton Criminal Courthouse in Chicago.
The Davey Tree Expert Company said the victim was one of its employees who was on a jobsite at the time.
The Cook County State's Attorney's office reviewed the case, and decide not to charge the gunman.
The burglars damaged the storefront, but could not get in.