COVID-19 Concerns Cancel Charitable Events, Organizations Lose Much Needed Funds
It's estimated Chicagoans give as much as $6.7 billion locally to charity. But with coronavirus concerns and financial uncertainties, that number is likely to change.
It's estimated Chicagoans give as much as $6.7 billion locally to charity. But with coronavirus concerns and financial uncertainties, that number is likely to change.
Life as we know it is changing by the minute. CBS 2's Vince Gerasole reported Thursday on the long, frustrating wait for test results.
"They have trained so hard for this in practices since December."
Chicago voters can go on line and request a mail in ballot through Friday. If it's postmarked by election day it will be counted.
Coronavirus concerns are surfacing as many typically make spring and summer vacation plans – and in some cases, the money has already been spent.
"Just at the Chicago Department of Public Health, we were spending $150,000 a week on our costs. Which is a lot."
"I am going to have a lot of empty seats, I tell you that right now."
The IDPH said there are currently 286 people in the state undergoing monitoring and twice daily testing who may have been exposed.
"We have Purell wipes everywhere. All of our info booths are stocked with disinfectants."
CBS 2's Vince Gerasole took a look at who's shelling out the most money for your vote in Illinois.
"I felt a big bump looked out the window and saw smoke coming around the side of the train."
Illinois is not alone in struggling with Real ID. Maryland issued one million Real ID's without scanning required documents into the system. The state is now recalling each of those licenses on a rolling basis.
"Generally, we order a good deal of parts from China. It's kind of caused issues with our supplies here."
Could Rod Blagojevich's sentence commutation threaten efforts to bring other politicians to justice?
"It's important those found guilty serve their prison sentences."
"I want a pastrami sandwhich from Hewn's. I don't care if it's 27 below zero. I want to sit downtown. Evanston has taken on a mythical dreamlike status for me at this point."
With such a crowded field, there's a good chance many of the Democratic candidates will still be in the running for the Democratic presidential nomination come Primary Day in Illinois on March 17.
Should people with only months to live be allowed to end their lives legally?
The rock wall was put in place in 1988, the last time similarly high and turbulent waves threatened Evanston's shoreline.
An error in an app was blamed Tuesday for a dramatic delay in the reporting of results in the Iowa Democratic caucuses. CBS 2's Vince Gerasole investigated what is being done in Chicago and Illinois to avoid a similar fiasco.
When left unchecked, some parties have turned violent. A San Francisco-area mansion party last October ended with five people shot dead.
Four attacks in all since December, one of them took place at the Cambria Hotel. They are all centered in the downtown and Gold Coast areas.
Accused serial scam artist Candace Clark had been expected to be released from the Cook County Jail Thursday, but she was not.
The honors included a flag draped coffin and a military escort through the streets of Elgin to the Abraham Lincoln Memorial Cemetary in Elwood, where along with thousands of other veterans John Murphy was laid to rest, in the company of those who remebered forgotten life.
"It's a beautiful thing. It restores my faith in humanity."
British actress Dame Maggie Smith had an extensive career in theater and movies, gaining international acclaim in later roles in "Harry Potter" and "Downton Abbey."
A 2-year-old girl was found safe after she went missing near a hotel in west suburban Lombard Friday morning.
Helene made landfall in Florida, and its remnants will impact the Chicago area on Friday. Wind gusts up to 40 miles per hour are possible Friday with highs in the upper 70s.
Police said two men, 23 and 25 years old, were sitting in a silver sedan at a red light when a red van pulled up and shots were fired.
During the Tuesday night meeting, the clerk grabbed the mayor's gavel after she made several requests for the mayor to stop pointing it at her.
During the Tuesday night meeting, the clerk grabbed the mayor's gavel after she made several requests for the mayor to stop pointing it at her.
Chicago Police Supt. Larry Snelling talked with CBS News Chicago about victories and challenges after a year in the job.
Henyard had appointed a new village manager, village attorney, and police chief—none of whom can take office with the ruling now in place.
Former President Donald Trump's campaign scrapped plans for an upcoming outdoor rally in Wisconsin after the Secret Service said it did not have the personnel needed to secure the site.
Wausau Mayor Doug Diny put on work gloves, donned a hard hat and used a dolly to cart away a drop box outside City Hall. The move is the latest example in swing state Wisconsin of the fight over whether communities will allow absentee ballot drop boxes.
Michael Cozzi bought a prepaid debit card for his friend and put $300 on it—only to be told by every party involved with the card that it was in somebody else's name and he couldn't unlock the money.
The New York Times has unveiled the 2024 edition of their list of the top 50 restaurants in the U.S., and a Chicago steakhouse is among the spots that made the national cut.
Earlier this year, CBS News Chicago reported on Monica Davis, a suburban woman who has since been arrested on accusations of pretending to be a dentist.
The Internet lit up this week with news that a Chicago restaurant is offering a luxe cocktail for $13,000, purportedly the most expensive martini in the United States.
Scammers have taken more than $100 million meant for senior citizens' Medicare bills, which comes from taxpayer money. The fraud scheme was exposed after swindlers made $3 billion worth of fake Medicare claims.
The government has already disbursed more than 900 million free at-home COVID-19 tests, and will be reopening its free test kit portal.
According to the Cook County Department of Animal and Rabies Control, the bats were both found Monday.
The Food and Drug Administration ended a program that provided free COVID-19 vaccines in August of 2024.
Earlier this year, CBS News Chicago reported on Monica Davis, a suburban woman who has since been arrested on accusations of pretending to be a dentist.
The Gift of Hope Organ Donor Care Center is focused on deceased patients whose lungs, hearts and more will live on in others.
Greyhound said its lease is up on Oct. 20, but Greyhound is "working with local officials and stakeholders to determine the path forward."
Experts say the warmer early fall temperatures mean some of the summer fruits and veggies we love. But it also means some fall produce could be delayed.
The sale has those in the real estate industry excited.
The factory's parent company said it gave workers the opportunity to move to other facilities.
One season ticket owner shared his take. His seats for Sunday, with a face value of $250, sold for about $599 each.
British actress Dame Maggie Smith had an extensive career in theater and movies, gaining international acclaim in later roles in "Harry Potter" and "Downton Abbey."
The adventure begins for 16 ordinary Americans as they embark on their trek to the top of the treacherous New Zealand Alps in 'The Summit.'
Since their debut nearly 35 years ago, Pearl Jam has been one of the world's most popular and influential rock groups. Lead singer Eddie Vedder and bassist Jeff Ament talk about success, friendship, creativity, and giving back to their loyal fans.
United said demand for its flights surges wherever Taylor Swift jets off to for her next concert.
Sean "Diddy" Combs is facing three charges, including sex trafficking, stemming from an investigation by federal authorities.
The storm brought heavy flooding and massive power outages after making landfall in the Big Bend area of Florida’s Gulf Coast on Thursday.
Barred owls are larger, more aggressive and eat a wider variety of food. The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service plan to kill hundreds of thousands of barred owls in an effort to keep spotted owls from extinction.
Zelenskyy pleaded his case at the United Nations General Assembly and in Washington. On Friday, he's scheduled to meet with former President Donald Trump.
A 2-year-old girl was found safe after she went missing near a hotel in west suburban Lombard Friday morning. According to the Village of Lombard, the "girl has been found and is safe." No further information was available.
Trump blamed Harris for millions of illegal border crossings, linking her to President Joe Biden’s policies.
According to the Village of Lombard, the "girl has been found and is safe."
Wind gusts up to 40 miles per hour are possible Friday with highs in the upper 70s.
During the Tuesday night meeting, the clerk grabbed the mayor's gavel after she made several requests for the mayor to stop pointing it at her.
British actress Dame Maggie Smith had an extensive career in theater and movies, gaining international acclaim in later roles in "Harry Potter" and "Downton Abbey."
The neighborhood placed No. 34 out of 38 cities worldwide, as chosen by its team of editors and writers.
Chicago Police Supt. Larry Snelling talked with CBS News Chicago about victories and challenges after a year in the job.
Car break-ins were the source of a whopping 40% of gun thefts last year.
The sum was less than attorneys were seeking.
Some of these veterans live in the Chicago area, and many are scattered around the country suffering from debilitating illnesses.
One of the videos showed the arrest of a journalist who said he was just doing his job when he was zip-tied and held for at least eight hours.
Meanwhile, Rome Odunze is confident the Bears' passing game can build off their second-half success.
The Sox improved to 39-120 with its three-game sweep of Los Angeles.
Derrick Rose announced on social media Thursday morning that he's retiring from the NBA after 16 seasons. Rose averaged 17.4 points and 5.2 assists in 723 regular-season games.
The Sox won on Andrew Benintendi's 10th-inning single.
The Cubs lost two of three in the series to finish with a 39-42 road record.
Chicago Police Supt. Larry Snelling talked with CBS News Chicago about victories and challenges after a year in the job.
Darius Sullivan was convicted of shooting and killing Bradley police Sgt. Marlene Rittmanic with her own service weapon in December 2021.
The victims range in age from 20 to 25 years old.
Terry Dolowy went missing on Feb. 14, 1985. Days later, her decapitated and burning body was found near a roadside.
A 25-year-old Michigan man serving a life sentence for a murder conviction in Alabama has been handed another life sentence for a killing in Wisconsin.