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The COVID-19 pandemic is fueling another medical condition – eating disorders are at an all-time high. CBS 2's Sabrina Franza met Friday with a college freshman at Northwestern University who told her story of her road to recovery.
The Chicago Public Schools sent a message to families Wednesday saying that while a universal masking policy remains in CPS schools and offices to mitigate COVID-19 spread, a move to a mask-optional policy is likely in the near future.
Americans in most of the U.S. can safely stop wearing masks indoors, according to new CDC guidelines.
As the light at the end of the masking tunnel gets closer for the state of Illinois, in many parts of our community, something disturbing is happening.
Principals at five prominent Catholic schools on the city's South Side issued a letter to Mayor Lori Lightfoot and Chicago Department of Public Health Commissioner Dr. Allison Arwady Monday, asking them to end the COVID-19 mask mandate.
Parents will have to wait a little longer for COVID-19 for their toddlers after Pfizer on Friday postponed its Food and Drug Administration application for kids under 5.
With Illinois' mask mandate set to end, some restaurant owners said Wednesday night that anything that resembles normalcy is going to help business. But parents are left questioning why their kids will still have to mask up.
Cook County continues to encourage people to get the COVID-19 vaccine by offering up incentives.
Fights continued at Illinois schools over COVID-19 mask rules Tuesday – the second school day after a downstate judge issued an order halting the statewide mask mandate.
Watching mom and dad arguing over masks, and the shouting we've seen at school board meetings over the issue and a judge's order halting the state's COVID-19 mask mandate, can make for a traumatic experience for kids when they go to school with their peers.
The Illinois Education Association on Tuesday called on school districts to refrain from making any changes in COVID-19 mitigation policies after a downstate judge issued an order tossing Gov. JB Pritzker's school mask mandate.
When can we expect mask mandates actually to be lifted with hospitalizations declining? One health expert said it will likely be very soon.
Mass masked chaos – we've seen the scenes play out all across the state, as school districts have been scrambling to figure out how to handle the situation after a judge issued an order halting Gov. JB Pritzker's school mask mandate.
In west suburban Clarendon Hills, officials decided just to cancel in-person classes entirely Monday after a temporary restraining order halted Gov. JB Pritzker's COVID-19 mask mandate.
Some Illinois schools were sent scrambling this weekend after a downstate judge put a temporary restraining order on Gov. JB Pritzker's mask mandate.
After a federal appeals court this past weekend blocked the deployment of National Guard troops in the Chicago area, Gov. JB Pritzker was asked what would happen if President Trump invokes the Insurrection Act.
Democratic leaders in Congress have pushed for serious negotiations with Republican leaders and the White House to end the stalemate.
The Defense Department announced earlier this week that about 200 National Guard soldiers from Texas and another 300 from Illinois were federalized and sent to the Chicago area.
Former President Joe Biden is undergoing radiation therapy and hormone treatment amid his ongoing treatment for prostate cancer, a spokesperson said.
President Trump said Friday he will impose an additional 100% tariff on imports from China starting next month — marking a significant escalation in the U.S.-China trade war.
Walgreens said it will close its office space in Chicago's Old Post Office building.
Insurance companies are increasingly using drones and aerial surveillance to snap photos of home, then reviewed by AI, to inform underwriting. That can cause mistakes, like the one that affected a homeowner in Kane County, Illinois.
Beginning Monday, homeowners in Cook County can apply for a chunk of $15 million as part of a property tax relief program.
Marilyn Hagerty, the North Dakota newspaper columnist whose earnest review of her local Olive Garden became a social media sensation, has died.
Some municipalities have decided to keep the tax in place at the municipal level, on the grounds that they need the revenue.
Three prominent Chicago hospitals are joining forces in the fight against breast cancer, through new clinical trials involving two drugs.
Doctors at UChicago Medicine saved the life of a 2-year-old boy who suffered a catastrophic spinal injury that is typically not survived.
Elmhurst native Fred Ramsdell, 64, is a scientific adviser for Sonoma Biotherapeutics in San Francisco.
Two cases of Legionnaires' disease have been linked to a Chicago-area nursing facility, and people nearby are being warned to watch out for symptoms.
We know how important clean water is, but tricky chemicals that get into our water can be hard to detect, posing dangers to our water systems and our health – until now.
Chicago's Latino-owned breweries combine their culture with craft beer for a unique take. This Hispanic Heritage Month, CBS News Chicago visited a couple of them.
The Central Area Plan 2045 seeks to transform and invest in the downtown area.
The grocery store chain came to an agreement with the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission to make the payout.
American Science & Surplus has also closed its warehouse and its online sales.
The CRSP was created at what is now the U of C's Booth School of Business more than 65 years ago.
Diane Keaton had a decades-long career with performances in 1977's "Annie Hall," the "The Godfather" films, and many more.
Miami Police told CBS News Miami that the person was ejected from the venue, but it remains unclear whether they were arrested or will be facing any charges.
Bob Wilson, a veteran of the Chicago stage who could channel the comedic, the surreal, the absurd, and the melancholy, passed away this week.
Disney is hiking single-day ticket prices at two of it most popular parks for certain holiday periods.
Thirty paintings by Bob Ross are set to be auctioned to support public television stations after federal funding cuts.
We all have a lot going on, and sometimes it’s easy to fall into a pattern to get down on ourselves. But in this Mental Health Minute, we learn about the concept of a compassion sandwich — addressing a problem, finding a solution, and just letting the day be what it is in between. Dr. Alexandria Holliday joins Marie Saavedra to explain.
After a federal appeals court this past weekend blocked the deployment of National Guard troops in the Chicago area, Illinois Gov. JB Pritzker was asked what would happen if President Trump invokes the Insurrection Act.
Hamas handed 20 surviving hostages to the Red Cross, which then transferred them to Israeli hostages. Darius Johnson reports.
Meteorologist Laura Bannon has your 5 a.m. First Alert Weather forecast for Monday, Oct. 13, 2025.
Leaders said they will be on the scene to condemn how federal agents are blocking streets and deploying chemical weapons during protests.
President Trump addresses Israeli lawmakers after Hamas handed over the final 13 living hostages under the Gaza peace deal brokered by the U.S. leader.
After a federal appeals court this past weekend blocked the deployment of National Guard troops in the Chicago area, Gov. JB Pritzker was asked what would happen if President Trump invokes the Insurrection Act.
Burglars stole an ATM from a store in Chicago's Uptown neighborhood early Monday morning.
The organization is demanding the City of Chicago address community concerns around the public health and environmental impacts of the Damen Silos' demolition.
Secretary of State Alexi Giannoulias said he will watch the show and said it's funny because it depicts what the DMV used to be.
There's a new mission in Chicago to make weddings and events better for the climate and environment through the Green Wedding Alliance.
The blighted shell of an 1885 three-flat on Milwaukee Avenue in the heart of Chicago's Wicker Park neighborhood has stood vacant for four years, angering neighbors and causing problems.
Residents were left confused after the Chicago Department of Transportation decided to install chicanes, or bump-outs, in Jefferson Park.
Used electric vehicles have become the fastest-selling cars in the country, but one buyer said his Tesla came with a hidden surprise that left him stranded at a charger.
Broadview Police Chief Thomas Mills said ICE agents are draining the resources of his department and the community by making false 911 calls.
Connor Bedard and Sam Rinzel scored for the 'Hawks, and Spencer Knight made 25 saves.
After two back-to-back wins at Wrigley, the Cubs' season comes to an end in Milwaukee as the Brewers take Game 5 3-1.
Illinois (5-2, 2-2) scored two TDs in the second half, doubling the number of touchdowns given up by Ohio State this season.
Banana Ball is coming to Chicago in 2026. The Savannah Bananas and the Firefighters will face off in a series of three games at Wrigley Field the last weekend of July 2026.
Sister Jean Dolores Schmidt, BVM — who became world-famous as the chaplain and biggest fan of the Loyola University Ramblers men's basketball team — has died.
Burglars stole an ATM from a store in Chicago's Uptown neighborhood early Monday morning.
The victims ranged in age from 13 to 32, according to Chicago police.
Following the shooting, all northbound lanes were closed, and traffic was diverted off at 159th Street.
A Georgia superintendent is facing an indictment connected to his work with his former school district, officials say.
On Wednesday morning, a girl was walking to school near 16th Street and Homan Avenue, when she saw a man driving alone in a gray vehicle, police said.
