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Music is considered a universal language, but not everyone has access to the opera, concerts, or the symphony. Enter a music partnership that brings professional performances right to a Chicago public school.
The bond between mother and daughter can be one of life's greatest gifts - and we certainly saw that in one pair from Homewood when we first met them nearly two years ago. Since then, cancer has torn them apart. But as CBS 2's Marie Saavedra reported Friday night, what the illness can't do is stop the good work they planned to do together.
A 12-year-old girl is being honored Wednesday for her quick thinking that helped get everyone off a school bus in Orland Park just moments before it was hit by a Metra train.
The West Garfield Park neighborhood has a serious food insecurity problem – and it is only getting worse. And as CBS 2's Steven Graves reported Monday, free food is going in minutes at giveaways.
When one thinks of Chicago, they probably don't think "cowboy." But that would be a mistake.
The first high-rise to be demolished in the Cabrini-Green public housing development came down over two decades ago, the last in 2011. The plan to replace the development was viewed as quite radical at the time.
The DuSable Museum of African American History has teamed with a film studio to launch an 80-minute Instagram story – with a very important lesson.
In our celebration of Black History Month at CBS 2, here is a look at the world of wine – which has very few Black people represented at high levels.
Closed since the beginning of the year, a desperate donut and popcorn maker is turning to his customers for help after getting hit with a massive bill.
Cliff Muhammad inherited The Record Track from his Uncle Wister Adriane, who left behind a treasure trove of old vinyl LPs and CDs when he died.
Both Mayor Brandon Johnson and Gov. JB Pritzker have said any effort by the president to send the National Guard to Chicago to fight crime would be illegal.
Chicago police said the child was inside the apartment when he suffered a gunshot wound to the head.
Police said the suspect attempted to flee the scene in a gray sedan and hit a pole.
Illinois leaders will hold a media conference at 3 p.m., where they are expected to push back against the president and his plan
Kilmar Abrego Garcia was taken into custody Monday by immigration authorities and the Department of Homeland Security said he is being processed for deportation to Uganda.
Chicago police found two men with gunshot wounds in the 8000 block of South Ingleside Avenue.
Police said the thieves have hit at least 16 times since Aug. 5, with the latest on Saturday.
Eric Neuman, 52, appeared in court Sunday morning, charged with two counts of aggravated arson, one count of arson, and one count of criminal damage to property.
The Montgomery Police Department is urging the public not to approach Ricardo Perez-Fuentes, 39, as he is considered armed and dangerous.
Illinois leaders will hold a media conference at 3 p.m., where they are expected to push back against the president and his plan
Kilmar Abrego Garcia was taken into custody Monday by immigration authorities and the Department of Homeland Security said he is being processed for deportation to Uganda.
A federal judge on Friday blocked the Trump administration from cutting off federal funding from dozens of "sanctuary" cities and counties — covering several of the largest cities in the U.S.
The Trump administration may try to deport Kilmar Abrego Garcia to Uganda days after he was released from pre-trial detention, according to a DHS official.
Illinois is one of 20 states now suing the Trump administration for withholding grant money for crime victims. In Illinois, $54 million goes to provide services for crime victims. Workers warn many will now be left behind.
Many drivers are as frustrated with the unexplained spike in their auto insurance as they are with congestion on the roads.
The Arlington Heights Village Board on Monday night approved a new 5% streaming tax.
Morton Grove slapped the seller with code violations after the sale to the Hovey family was completed, which prevented them from getting a deed.
It turns out what Tom Kuznar of Mount Prospect thought was a small problem is actually a big mess affecting 25,000 taxpayers.
For the past five months, Paul Mitchell has been in talks with Citibank. He turned to CBS News Chicago when Citibank would not refund his money.
Illinois is one of 20 states now suing the Trump administration for withholding grant money for crime victims. In Illinois, $54 million goes to provide services for crime victims. Workers warn many will now be left behind.
A Chicago rock climber was grounded by a scary medical issue — a cyst in her brain. But a friendly face in the operating room helped Sophie Lin get to the gym again.
With school starting next week for thousands of students, health officials are urging parents to get their kids vaccinated.
Chicago public health officials on Tuesday confirmed the city's first three human cases of West Nile virus in 2025.
Sicknesses creep up with kids being in close quarters in school. With that in mind, a grieving Northwest Indiana family wants to share a message about vaccinating children.
A Wisconsin man has pleaded guilty to smuggling lab equipment to Russian companies in violation of U.S. sanctions.
Some of the fans who received the email have long histories with the team, and there are a lot of concerns.
The Board of Trade Museum is open from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Monday through Friday, and is closed on weekends and federal holidays.
Right now, it is not exactly clear how the tax will be passed onto the consumer. But vaping products and popular Zyn pouches will now be subject to a 45% tax — up from 15%.
The Wisconsin Supreme Court has delivered a victory for environmentalists in the battle over the regulation of "forever chemicals" known as PFAS.
A Maryland ticket broker is accused of illegally purchasing and reselling hundreds of thousands of tickets for profit, including thousands to Taylor Swift's highly-sought Eras Tour.
President Trump announced this year's "truly exceptional class" of Kennedy Center Honorees and said he will host the annual ceremony himself.
UFC CEO Dana White confirmed plans for a July 4, 2026 fight at the White House to mark America's 250th birthday.
Taylor Swift announced her 12th studio album, "The Life of a Showgirl," after a countdown tease on her website. The release date is now set for Oct. 3.
Paramount will become the new home to all UFC events in the U.S., while UFC's CEO says the White House may host a July 4 event broadcast on CBS.
Authorities are providing new details on the five people killed in a bus crash in New York last week.
Take a Mental Health Minute with Marie Saavedra and set some boundaries.
Bradley Blackburn discusses the latest escalation in President Donald Trump's "crackdown on crime," as he threatens to deploy troops to Chicago.
A suspect was arrested after a woman was sexually assaulted in Chicago's River West neighborhood early Monday morning.
Around 9:45 p.m., Chicago police found two men with gunshot wounds in the 8000 block of South Ingleside Avenue.
Both Mayor Brandon Johnson and Gov. JB Pritzker have said any effort by the president to send the National Guard to Chicago to fight crime would be illegal.
Chicago police said the child was inside the apartment when he suffered a gunshot wound to the head.
Police said the suspect attempted to flee the scene in a gray sedan and hit a pole.
Illinois leaders will hold a media conference at 3 p.m., where they are expected to push back against the president and his plan
Kilmar Abrego Garcia was taken into custody Monday by immigration authorities and the Department of Homeland Security said he is being processed for deportation to Uganda.
In an exclusive interview, a whistleblower said the mental health crews want to work — but are being held back from helping people by limited hours and red tape.
Illinois is one of 20 states now suing the Trump administration for withholding grant money for crime victims. In Illinois, $54 million goes to provide services for crime victims. Workers warn many will now be left behind.
Neighbors in Lincoln Park said mail trucks parked as far as the eye can see along busy Clark Street aren't just taking up valuable parking, but potentially putting students in danger while they walk to school.
This week, Chicago's South and West sides were hit hard by flooding, and experts at the Morton Arboretum are connecting with city and neighborhood groups to help implement solutions.
The city said the only way they can successfully tackle the mess is with state and federal funding.
It was the White Sox's first series win against the Twins since July 2023.
Kyle Tucker homered twice and drove in five runs as the surging Chicago Cubs routed the Los Angeles Angels 12-1.
Colson Montgomery hit his first career grand slam and Luis Robert Jr. homered late as the Chicago White Sox snapped a three-game skid with a 7-3 victory over the Minnesota Twins.
Tin Charles had 23 points in her 200th career double-double, Bria Hartley also scored 23 and the Connecticut Sun held off the Chicago Sky 94-84 for a season-best three-game winning streak.
Royce Lewis hit a grand slam, Byron Buxton, Luke Keaschall, and Edouard Julien each had two hits, and the Minnesota Twins beat the Chicago White Sox 9-7.
In just the first six months of the year, the Chicago DEA team seized 1.6 million pills of fentanyl. That is almost three times more than they did all of last year.
A report of an active shooter at Villanova turned out to be a "cruel hoax," according to the university president and Delaware County DA.
The service said the alleged suspect targeted multiple buildings in the West Loop and Fulton Market neighborhoods.
CBS News Chicago has learned the man was a 27-year veteran of the CTA. The union representing CTA workers is now pushing for more security.
California officials have denied Erik Menendez parole after he spent decades in prison for killing his parents in 1989.
