St. Charles Youth Makes YouTube Film About Bullying
"The Bully," a 6 minute 38 second video by Jonah Maxwell, who is entering the 7th grade, has been viewed more than 106,000 times since it was posted on Sunday.
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"The Bully," a 6 minute 38 second video by Jonah Maxwell, who is entering the 7th grade, has been viewed more than 106,000 times since it was posted on Sunday.
Research has shown that one of the most effective ways to reach millennials is with branded YouTube videos.
A YouTube video shows a shopper going off on a parent for using a government-assistance program at a Chicago area Walmart. CBS 2's Sandra Torres introduces us to the family receiving the aid.
A Chicago music teacher is suspended after videos surfaced on YouTube that are offensive to Jews, Muslims and individuals who are transgender. CBS 2's Roseanne Tellez reports.
"I wanna be like you when I grow up," Michelle Obama told Virgina McLaurin.
The mayor says it's partly to blame for the rise in Chicago crime. CBS 2's Derrick Blakley reports.
Pair that Halloween costume with the perfect makeup with the help of these YouTube instructional videos.
There used to be a day when celebrities were movie stars and rock stars. The World Wide Web changed everything and created a whole new brand of star: the Internet sensation.
Ball State says it was the second time in three years that a student has made a half-court shot to win tuition for a semester. The other student did it in August 2013.
"Chicago is all yours to discover, to explore -- it's whatever you want it to be. A quiet giant ablaze in light and color."
A woman was ejected from a United Express flight from Salt Lake City to Chicago last week, after angrily refusing to put her dog in a pet carrier, after it allegedly snapped at the flight crew.
The August 21st episode will feature some of YouTube's biggest stars, including Jenna Marbles, Tyler Oakley, Kandee Johnson, The Slow Mo Guys and the creators of "Epic Rap Battles of History."
A Plainfield mom says she found herself having a talk with her kids about racism after an ugly incident this week in Chicago.
Kim Kardashian and Kanye West's lawsuit against the co-founder of YouTube over leaked footage of their marriage proposal should move forward, a California appeals court ruled Wednesday.
The ad featuring the line "that old car is worth money" has been running since 1985, but soon will be replaced by eight new commercials submitted to Victory Auto Wreckers' competition on YouTube.
Video posted on YouTube shows a North Carolina man's close encounter with one of the powerful tornadoes that hit Illinois near Rockford last week.
Since 1996 Chuck Derer of west suburban Downers Grove has been a regular YouTube personality. CBS 2's Harry Porterfield reports.
An Orland Park police official confirmed his department has been in touch with the FBI's Joint Terrorism Task Force.
The train station can be a pretty mundane place where keeping your head down and ignoring the people around you is often the norm. But add a secret door filled with balls from a ball pit, and everything changes.
It was in 1938 when Jacob Glick, an immigrant from Ukraine who owned a chain of cigar shops, shot footage during what might have been the Cubs' home opener against the St. Louis Cardinals.
The people behind the YouTube channel "Barack's Dubs" somehow managed to splice together parts of the President's speeches, sync it up to music and make it look like he's singing "Uptown Funk."
President Obama reached out to a younger generation today with a live online interview with three of the most popular YouTubers on the internet.
President Obama will field questions today from representatives of the online audience, represented by popular YouTubers Bethany Mota, GloZell Green, and Hank Green.
President Obama, the leader of the free world, will field questions from representatives of the online audience, represented by three popular YouTubers.
Anjanae Hunter, 16, has been missing since Oct. 26 and is believed to be in the Chicago area.
The burglaries happened at the city's Central Station early Friday morning.
More than 3.5 million passengers are expected to fly in and out of O'Hare and Midway airports through the new year.
Chicago police said a 20-year-old man driving a white Chevy SUV was heading southbound on Elston Avenue when he sideswiped a taxi and hit a light pole.
Breezy conditions from the south will still send wind chill values into the teens at times today.
Several City Council members have called the school board's vote to fire Martinez without cause reckless and irresponsible.
Because Martinez was fired without cause, his contract allows him to stay on the job for another six months, and receive 20 weeks of severance pay.
Martinez was at Luther Burbank Elementary, 2035 N. Mobile Ave., as the Special Olympics recognized the school for excellence in inclusive sports programming.
Henyard had named three people to serve as police chief, village administrator, and village attorney without approval from the village board.
Many, including alderpersons and the members of the incoming elected school board, are denouncing the planned agenda.
The strike was deliberately authorized in the midst of the busy holiday delivery season nationwide for a reason—with the Teamsters Union pushing the company for a contract.
The oysters were sold as Fanny Bay, Buckley Bay, and Royal Miyagi.
Customers said contractors from the company, Orange Elephant Roofing & Solar, seemed simply to disappear into thin air. But that is only the tip of the iceberg.
Anyone who has an affected Connie's Pizza in the freezer should either throw it out or bring it back to the store for a refund.
The Chicago-based company is accused of tricking diners about delivery fees, misleading drivers about pay, and listing restaurants on its platform without permission.
Some 13 oz. bags of Lay's Classic Potato Chips may contain an undeclared allergen, according to the snack company.
The Wisconsin Department of Health Services announced Wednesday that it had detected presumptive positive human case of H5N1 in Barron County.
The sisters share a special bond of getting a second chance at life, which they both received at the age of 38 years old.
An even larger investment of $500 million is going toward 10 new outpatient facilities throughout the South Side that will add 85,000 health care appointments each year.
Scientists used the NanoGripper to grab particles from the SARS-CoV2 virus that causes COVID-19.
The strike was deliberately authorized in the midst of the busy holiday delivery season nationwide for a reason—with the Teamsters Union pushing the company for a contract.
Owner Eddie Lakin made the announcement Wednesday. He said the last day for the restaurant at 1571 Sherman Ave. would be this coming Saturday, Dec. 21.
This move was anticipated back in the summer, and comes months after the mortgage company Guaranteed Rate changed its name simply to Rate.
Both President Biden and President-elect Trump have vowed to block the $15 billion acquisition on national security grounds.
The bar has been in the ownership of the same family since 1989.
Taylor also played two nights at Ravinia this past June.
Mindy Kaling and Morris Chestnut announced the nominations for the 82nd annual Golden Globes, with 10 nominees revealed live on CBS News.
The lawsuit alleges the unidentified girl was raped at a Video Music Awards afterparty in 2000.
Social media sleuths noticed that the house next door to the iconic "Home Alone" house in Winnetka is now up for sale.
Here are the top songs, artists, and albums streamed on Spotify in Chicago this year, according to communications agency Burson Global.
Keeping with the holiday theme from a tall tree at Union Station to a rooftop in River North, here's what caught Suzanne Le Mignot and Kylee Miller's eye this week.
Aviation officials say over three million passengers will travel through O'Hare, a 7.8% increase compared to last year. At Midway, the busiest day is expected to be Sunday, Dec. 29, when more than 50,000 people are expected to pass through the airport.
Late overnight, a system will make an appearance, creating a drizzle, which could result in freezing drizzle as temperatures drop to lows in the 20s to lower 30s.
Witnesses said the suspect approached the front desk, jumped over the counter, and demanded money while displaying a handgun.
CBS News Chicago meteorologist David Yeomans has the latest 7-day forecast.
A Level 1 hazardous materials response also was initiated. According to unconfirmed fire dispatch reports, there were explosions inside the building after the fire started.
Several City Council members have called the school board's vote to fire Martinez without cause reckless and irresponsible.
More than 3.5 million passengers are expected to fly in and out of O'Hare and Midway airports through the new year.
Anjanae Hunter, 16, has been missing since Oct. 26 and is believed to be in the Chicago area.
The burglaries happened at the city's Central Station early Friday morning.
"San Antonio has really led the way in using aerial surveillance technology to prevent these activities," said Ald. Brian Hopkins (2nd), who chairs the City Council Public Safety Committee.
Customers said contractors from the company, Orange Elephant Roofing & Solar, seemed simply to disappear into thin air. But that is only the tip of the iceberg.
Survivors, advocates and experts have weighed in on Mayor Brandon Johnson's pledge to create a task force to study the safety of Black women in Chicago.
The Chicago-based company is accused of tricking diners about delivery fees, misleading drivers about pay, and listing restaurants on its platform without permission.
Now-retired Joliet police Sgt. Javier Esqueda was charged in connection with leaking squad car video of a man who died in Joliet police custody.
Nikola Vucevic scored 19 points and 10 assists to lead the Bulls, whose season-high three-game winning streak ended.
Booser went 2-3 with a 3.38 ERA, one save and 43 strikeouts in 43 relief appearances with the Red Sox in his first season in the majors in 2024.
Tyler Bertuzzi had two goals and an assist, and Connor Bedard added a goal and two assists for the Blackhawks.
Rickey Henderson is widely considered to be one of the best leadoff hitters and base stealers in baseball.
Jeremiyah Love tied the Notre Dame record with a 98-yard touchdown run, Riley Leonard added two more scores and the Fighting Irish shut down the highest-scoring team in the College Football Playoff, overwhelming Indiana 27-17 on Friday night.
With the holidays fast approaching, many Lincoln Parkers want others to be aware and stay safe as they get ready to travel.
It happened around 4 a.m. at Eddie's Market in the 11000 block of South Halsted Street.
Richard Allen was sentenced to 65 years for each death, totaling 130 years in prison.
Sidi Mohamed Abdallahi, 22, had been facing hate crime and terrorism charges in an attack on a Jewish man in late October. He has since died by suicide in custody
Damonte McCorkle is charged with aggravated kidnapping, two counts of aggravated carjacking, and armed robbery.
