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100 year old WWII veteran marries in Normandy
Harold Terens is a 100-year-old World War II veteran, while his bride, Jeanne Swerlin, is a youngster of just 96.
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Harold Terens is a 100-year-old World War II veteran, while his bride, Jeanne Swerlin, is a youngster of just 96.
International leaders and veterans are in Normandy, France, to remember the pivotal invasion that changed the course of World War II.
The entire United Airlines flight crew headed to Paris are also veterans. For the World War II vets onboard the flight, returning to Normandy came with a mix of emotions.
For just a moment Monday night, the hustle at O’Hare International Airport came to a complete stop – to honor three World War II veterans who are riding a different kind of tank these days. CBS 2's Charlie De Mar reports.
The National WWII Museum in New Orleans is in a race against time to preserve the stories of the men and women who fought in the war effort. Thanks to voice recognition software and AI, veterans will be able to "converse" with future generations.
The USS Harder was sunk in a battle on Aug. 24, 1944 as the U.S. sought to retake the Philippines from occupying Japanese forces.
On Tuesday evening, the City of Aurora honored Dick Miller, 97, with a proclamation from Mayor Richard Irvin and sash ahead of the parade.
On Tuesday evening, the City of Aurora honored Miller with a proclamation from Mayor Richard Irvin and sash ahead of the parade.
It began back in World War II when a Japanese diplomat risked everything to save the lives of thousands of Jews.
Two cousins from Chicago recently made the cross-country journey to a Northern California community to see if they could find answers about their family history.
The unit was tasked with fooling and distracting the Germans.
Bernard Bluestein of Hoffman Estates was among the Ghost Army members honored Thursday with the Congressional Gold Medal.
Feb. 15 brought out the Pullman neighborhood like it was the Fourth of July for Henry D. Wiley.
Most birthday celebrations don't make the news, but then again, not every birthday involves a 103-year-old World War II veteran. Feb. 15 brought out the Pullman neighborhood like it was the Fourth of July for Henry D. Wiley.
While most people probably associate Jewish delis with New York, they also have important roots in Chicago's meat industry.
100 years ago the American Battle Monuments Commission was created to honor fallen and missing service members overseas, with the promise that "Time will not dim the glory of their deeds."
"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.
G. Grant Duncan from Lincolnshire is turning 100 years old on Monday. He is one of the few remaining living veterans who served in WWII.
His remains were not identified following the war, and he was buried in Romania under the "Unknown Hero Section."
The body of a soldier from Chicago, killed during World War II, has been found and identified. Edward Barnett was a U.S. Army Air Force's Second Lieutenant.
Police said they don't know how long the object was buried or if it still has the potential to explode.
The discovery of a possible World War II-era rocket in unincorporated Antioch prompted a bomb squad response and for residents to be evacuated as a precaution on Thursday.
A former top judge in Cook County has been ordered to pay over $1 million to the family of a World War II veteran. Patricia Martin, who sat on the bench for decades, was in charge of handling his money, but his family, and the state, claim she pocketed nearly all of it.
Leonard Messineo and Morrie Bishaf met more than seven decades ago, they don't remember the details, exactly. Likely somewhere along the L tracks on the way to college.
Police say two swimmers were rescued, but the third was unaccounted for.
The National Weather Service has extended the Beach Hazard statement for 4 to 6 feet waves until 7 a.m. Monday morning.
Around 9:43 p.m. Saturday, Algonquin police officers responded to a traffic crash involving two cars on Randall Road just north of Harnish Drive.
Chicago police said just after 11:30 p.m., the teen was arguing with a 26-year-old woman in the 3000 block of South Fort Dearborn Drive.
Polls show Americans' trust in the Supreme Court has never been lower, especially in light of ethical lapses that lead observers to question the impartiality of the justices.
In all, more than 350 people charged in the Capitol riot were specifically charged with obstruction of an official proceeding. This is the charge the Supreme Court ruled was improperly used by prosecutors.
But an alderman who will serve as a delegate at the Democratic National Convention said getting behind Mr. Biden remains essential.
The Supreme Court overruled a 40-year-old decision that said federal courts should defer to agencies in certain cases. Here's what it means.
The Supreme Court's order clears the way for Steve Bannon to report to prison by July 1 to begin serving a four-month sentence.
The Supreme Court narrowed the Justice Department's use of a federal obstruction statute leveled against scores of people who breached the Capitol on Jan. 6, 2021.
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.
The gas hike approved in November was the largest gas utility rate hike in Illinois history.
The Markham repair shop owner pointed to an Allstate insurance policy requiring only one signature on smaller claims checks.
A shopper discovered 10-cent bag fee instead of a 7-cent tax on a recent receipt from Mariano's.
The FDA said its study better simulated how commercial milk processing kills the bird flu virus, H5N1.
Iowa joins more than a dozen other states with restrictive abortion laws following the U.S. Supreme Court's overturning of Roe v. Wade in 2022. Three other states currently ban abortions at about six weeks.
"We can serve payers very effectively from the footprint that remains," CEO Tim Wentworth says of the coming Walgreens closures.
The study found that Black men living in more violent Chicago neighborhoods had a higher level of cortisol, possibly showing the effect stress has on health.
The LB.1 variant makes up close to 1 in 5 new COVID cases, the CDC estimates.
One third of Chicago's roughly 400 new car dealers are using pen and paper to complete deals.
The Fresh Market already has stores in Crystal Lake, Geneva, Lake Forest, and Wilmette.
The change impacts every single restaurant in Chicago that operates with tipped workers, and critics say it could impact customers as well.
The Markham repair shop owner pointed to an Allstate insurance policy requiring only one signature on smaller claims checks.
Getting added to the guide is not the same as being awarded a Michelin star, but still signifies a stamp of approval.
The Chicago "rat hole" was a rodent-shaped indentation in the concrete in front of a blond brick three-flat building in Roscoe Village. While now gone, its legacy lives on.
Martin Mull came to national fame with a recurring role on the Norman Lear-created satirical soap opera "Mary Hartman, Mary Hartman," and the starring role in its spinoff, "Fernwood 2 Night."
The Rolling Stones played at the stadium for the first of two concerts over the next several days—as part of their Hackney Diamonds Tour.
"CBS News 24/7," a daily flagship show featuring live reporting from CBS News and Stations' local-to-global newsrooms, brings viewers a dynamic and immersive news experience.
In 1999, a series about a New Jersey crime family premiered on HBO; it would change television. Series creator David Chase, and stars Edie Falco, Steven Van Zandt, Michael Imperioli and Steve Schirripa, discuss the personal and cultural impact of "The Sopranos."
Chicago police say two men and a woman were walking when they got into an argument with two other people who then got into a car, pulled up to them, and began shooting.
From a pup celebrating her one-year-anniversary since being adopted to the warnings about rip currents. Here's what caught CBS 2's Suzanne Le Mignot and Mary Kay Kleist's eye this week.
The parade, scheduled to kick off at 11 a.m., will be followed by a day of events celebrating the end of Pride Month.
For Sunday, some lakeside clouds, then mostly sunny. A high of 72. Cooler lakeside.
While at the scene of a deadly shooting, officers were fired on by unknown offenders, and a Lynwood police officer who responded to assist suffered a graze wound.
Chicago police said just after 11:30 p.m., the teen was arguing with a 26-year-old woman in the 3000 block of South Fort Dearborn Drive.
Expect the whole day to be packed with events celebrating the end of pride month.
The City of Highland Park said around 40 protesters shouted "pro-Palestinian and antisemitic chants" outside the home of Rep. Brad Schneider.
Fireworks and more are on display starting this weekend for the Fourth of July Holiday, with many places in Chicago and the suburbs to sit and enjoy the colorful celebration.
Chicago police arrested Marquan Jones, 17, on Thursday in the 2400 block of East 75th Street.
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.
They hope national recognition from the U.S. surgeon general will actually make a difference.
The gas hike approved in November was the largest gas utility rate hike in Illinois history.
A day after the fire, residents still could not get back into the building at 1852 W. Palm Dr., near Golf Road in the Orion ParkView Apartments complex.
The Village of Carol Stream still has not disclosed which officer pulled the trigger — and the family said they want more than edited body camera footage.
Sloan finished his senior season at York with a .30 ERA. The 6-foot 4-inch right-hander gave up 2 earned runs and struck out 90 batters through 46 innings with five walks.
Any pressure Kuhl feels to perform on the mound is nothing compared to what he and his family went through in the past year.
Luke Little (3-1) threw a scoreless seventh for the victory, and Porter Hodge followed with a scoreless inning.
Luis Robert Jr., Korey Lee and Lenyn Sosa also homered for the Sox in their double-digit scoring game of the season.
Drew Thorpe (2-1) retired 16 in a row after Brenton Doyle led off the game with a single.
Kyle Knight was ordered detained at an initial hearing.
Illinois State Police later found the car in the area of 34th and Halsted streets in the Bridgeport neighborhood.
Chicago police arrested Marquan Jones, 17, on Thursday in the 2400 block of East 75th Street.
Red Star Liquor & Deli has been targeted by thieves five different times in the last 10 days.
Officials identified her on Thursday as JoAnne "Vicki" Smith, who was only 20 years old when she died.