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After 21 years of service, U.S. Army Sgt. First Class Louis B. Smith Jr. found himself battling a new enemy: heart failure.
After 21 years of service, U.S. Army Sgt. First Class Louis B. Smith Jr. found himself battling a new enemy: heart failure. Marie Saavedra reports on Smith's journey, and a special request.
During the ceremony, Mayor Johnson gave a special resolution making Chicago a Purple Heart City for retired Illinois Air National Guard Lt. Col. Eldridge Johnson Jr.
Several local leaders were there to thank veterans for their service this Veterans Day, including Gov. JB Pritzker.
The city, county, and state officials made sure to stop and honor the people who have protected our country this Veterans Day.
Each of the photos tries to capture the personality and the experience of the veteran in front of the camera.
If a picture is worth a thousand words, a portrait series of local veterans tells stories of sacrifice and service. The signs of appreciation for Veterans Day were visible at Belmont Village in Carol Stream, but inside there was also a permanent photo gallery honoring those who put their lives on the line for their country.
Natalie Brand talked with veterans and those honoring our troops at the World War II Memorial in Washington.
Those who served led a presentation of colors ceremony this Veterans Day, carrying flags of the various branches of the military.
Lynch was the first American prisoner of war to be rescued since World War II, and the first American woman POW to be successfully rescued.
Hundreds marched in Aurora's annual Veterans Day parade on Monday to honor the many men and women who have served in the military, including guest speaker Jessica Lynch, who was the first American prisoner of war to be rescued since World War II, and the first American woman POW to be successfully rescued.
Some businesses and services may be closed on Veterans Day, a holiday to commemorate Americans who served in the military.
Fredric Arana dropped out of high school to enlist in the Army and leave a volatile home life. Arana served in South Korea and Vietnam. He then went into education, as Sara Machi reports.
Fredric Arana dropped out of high school to enlist in the Army and leave a volatile home life. Arana served in South Korea and Vietnam. He then went into education, as Sara Machi reports.
Fredric Arana dropped out of high school to enlist in the Army and leave a volatile home life. Arana served in South Korea and Vietnam. He then went into education.
Scammers often get financial information and personal details, or lure in veterans with videos that claim they can win lots of money,
City and state officials gathered at Soldier Field on Saturday for Veterans Day to honor those who served the country in uniform.
Veteran cemeteries are being built in states across the U.S. to ensure each soldier can be laid to rest within 75 miles of their home.
"I really hope and pray that we never have another war like that one."
Every year, there are fewer and fewer stories from World War II veterans. This year, there was just one. CBS 2's Noel Brennan was there to listen.
The school continued its annual tradition of hosting veterans and the community.
Most schools have Friday off for Veterans Day, but a partnership about 10 years ago with the local American Legion has turned into an all-school assembly at Northbrook Junior High.
Veterans Day came early for a group of vets in Elmhurst. A retirement community decided to honor them with help from a class of high school students. As CBS 2's Noel Brennan showed, it all started with a conversation over breakfast.
Veterans and active military members are being treated with free admission, food, drinks, and more.
While the days of the battlefield might be behind those vets who were honored Friday night — all these years later, they were reminded that their service mattered.
Makafui Searcy and his mother have found a mutually advantageous situation for their businesses that benefits the community.
Chicago saw its own measles outbreak just last year — affecting in particular the migrant shelter in operation at the time in Pilsen.
Russia launched a barrage of heavy drone attacks on Sunday, while President Trump's push to align with Russian President Vladimir Putin has Ukrainians on edge.
On Monday night, Henyard was a no-show to a Thornton Township meeting she herself called.
Josh Giddey had 25 points, 16 rebounds and six assists as the Chicago Bulls ended a six-game skid by routing the Philadelphia 76ers 142-110.
On Monday night, Henyard was a no-show to a Thornton Township meeting she herself called.
Among the cities, villages and townships with primary elections on Tuesday, few races will be watched as closely as Dolton — as their embattled mayor is up for re-election.
There is a legal loophole going all the way up to the federal level for products containing THC sourced from hemp rather than marijuana.
President Trump has targeted the U.S. Agency for International Development as part of his plan to shrink the size of the federal government.
Caleb Vitello was installed by President Trump to lead U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement in an acting capacity at the start of his second administration in January.
The Illinois Commerce Commission said the expansive project can't come at an unreasonable cost to customers, who have been upset about rising gas bills in recent years.
An advocate says if the Illinois Commerce Commission approves a project that replaces Peoples Gas' entire system of underground gas mains in the city, the rates could be catastrophic.
Some homeowners said their sky-high water bills now have them considering moving out of the southwest suburb.
Fabric and crafts retailer Joann has announced it will be closing approximately 500 stores nationwide, almost a year after filing for bankruptcy.
Val's halla Records will set up a pop-up event inside the Subterranean to celebrate the independent music venues 30th anniversary
Chicago saw its own measles outbreak just last year — affecting in particular the migrant shelter in operation at the time in Pilsen.
Patients can use the PPDirect app to get birth control, emergency contraception, treatment for UTIs, at-home testing for STIs, and medication abortion.
The National Institutes of Health says the cuts will save more than $4 billion a year, but critics say it puts potentially lifesaving research in jeopardy.
Recalled products involved a mix of Bavarian doughnuts, French crullers, éclairs and coffee rolls, according to FDA.
Shanon and William Schmidtknecht, of Poynette, say their 22-year-old son Cole was told the cost had jumped from $66 to $539 out-of-pocket. He tried to manage his condition with his rescue inhaler but suffered a fatal asthma attack days later.
Fabric and crafts retailer Joann has announced it will be closing approximately 500 stores nationwide, almost a year after filing for bankruptcy.
The downstate Illinois plant is getting ready to roll out two new models.
Shanon and William Schmidtknecht, of Poynette, say their 22-year-old son Cole was told the cost had jumped from $66 to $539 out-of-pocket. He tried to manage his condition with his rescue inhaler but suffered a fatal asthma attack days later.
While the tariffs on Mexico and Canada have been paused, there was still concern late Monday about what happens next month if the tariffs go ahead in a month.
"If these tariffs remain in place, it will jack up the price of groceries and goods, make gas more expensive, and raise utility bills," Pritzker said.
Roberta Flack's intimate vocal and musical style on "Killing Me Softly with His Song" and other hits made her one of the top recording artists of the 1970s and an influential performer long after.
Jerry Butler, a premier soul singer whose rich, steady baritone graced such hits as "For Your Precious Love," "Only the Strong Survive" and "Make It Easy On Yourself," has died at age 85.
Dialect coach Tanera Marshall turned to recordings of Hungarian survivors of the Holocaust to help teach Hungarian accents to the movie's cast.
A$AP Rocky has been found not guilty of two counts of assault with a semiautomatic firearm Tuesday following a nearly month-long trial in downtown Los Angeles.
Hunt plays Emma in a story examining the end of her marriage to her husband, Robert, and the beginning of a new relationship with her former lover, and her husband's best friend, Jerry.
Meteorologist David Yeomans has your 10 p.m. First Alert Weather forecast for Monday, Feb. 24, 2025.
Makafui Searcy and his mother have found a mutually advantageous situation for their businesses that benefits the community. Jackie Kostek reports.
There are worries that the outbreak will spread to more states, and doctors have told one very specific group Americans they actually need a measles booster shot. Marissa Sulek reports.
Dolton is one of many Illinois communities with primary elections on Tuesday. As Jermont Terry reports, residents of the south Chicago suburb emphasized the importance of the primary.
On Monday night, the large Chicago Ukrainian community gathered at Holy Name Cathedral to remember the lives lost and pray for an end to the bloodshed. Charlie De Mar reports.
On Monday night, Henyard was a no-show to a Thornton Township meeting she herself called.
Russia launched a barrage of heavy drone attacks on Sunday, while President Trump's push to align with Russian President Vladimir Putin has Ukrainians on edge.
Chicago saw its own measles outbreak just last year — affecting in particular the migrant shelter in operation at the time in Pilsen.
Makafui Searcy and his mother have found a mutually advantageous situation for their businesses that benefits the community.
He served as Illinois governor from 1991 to 1999.
Young said she's still waiting on Mayor Brandon Johnson to make good on a promise to pass an ordinance creating strict rules on how and when police raids can be executed.
The Insurance Information Institute said Roy Beard's situation serves as a reminder to check the terms of your insurance policy.
The Illinois Commerce Commission said the expansive project can't come at an unreasonable cost to customers, who have been upset about rising gas bills in recent years.
People who live in the encampment said they have nowhere else to go — and finding permanent housing is a long and difficult process.
The terminated workers are worried not only for themselves, but for what the layoffs could mean for the populations they serve.
Josh Giddey had 25 points, 16 rebounds and six assists as the Chicago Bulls ended a six-game skid by routing the Philadelphia 76ers 142-110.
The Indiana commit is one of the top high school swimmers in the country.
Steele was only 18 when he was drafted, and he still feels like one of the young guns on the team. But he will be turning 30 this summer.
The 'Hawks jumped in front on Teravainen's 500th career point, a power-play goal with 11 seconds left in the first. But Toronto rallied in the second.
The Wolves also beat Rockford for the seventh time in 10 games against them this season.
Police described the woman as the victim and the man as the offender.
Neighbors said they were shocked to learn the entire family is now gone.
No one was in custody late Thursday.
Police said they don't have a lot of info on the shooting as the victims are not cooperating.
Someone came into a Dodge dealership on Western Avenue and shot both victims.