Girl battling cancer honored with award at Aurora City Council meeting
Abigail Ayala was honored with the Award of Valor.
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Abigail Ayala was honored with the Award of Valor.
Aurora Mayor Richard Irvin gave him the city's MVP award Wednesday night.
On Saturday, Brian Moreno was working when an 18-year-old man walked into the city's warming center with a gun.
Over the course of four days, the Aurora Fire Department responded to nearly 300 emergency calls.
Over the course of four days, the Aurora Fire Department responded to nearly 300 emergency calls. All were related to the bitter cold, from frozen water lines to fires. CBS 2's Darius Johnson reports.
Staff made the tough decision to close when the temperature dropped to keep everyone safe, even knowing loneliness can stress out some animals.
A suburban zoo closed on Tuesday because of the extreme temperatures and safety concerns for staff and animals. CBS 2's Sara Machi got a look at how they were adapting at the Philips Park Zoo in Aurora where staff pulled icy water buckets through the snowy paths.
The Rainbow PUSH Coalition honored the Civil Rights leader at an event in Chicago this Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Day, and an event was also held in Aurora.
The Chicago area received several inches of snow and businesses in the western suburbs were left to power through. CBS 2's Sara Machi was there to talk to folks who took the opportunity to still get their car washed.
Residents in Aurora, Ill. had to dig out about 6 inches of snow on Friday as a winter storm covered much of the Chicago area.
Around mid-afternoon on Tuesday, the city saw big, fluffy snow falling onto mostly quiet streets. Not a lot of people were out on this workday.
This week brought the first significant winter storm of the season. Snow fell steadily in the western suburbs and wouldn't let up for hours. CBS 2's Sara Machi went to Aurora to see how folks there were handling the weather.
This week brought the first significant winter storm of the season. Snow fell steadily in the western suburbs and wouldn't let up for hours. CBS 2's Sara Machi went to Aurora to see how folks there were handling the weather.
Over just a few hours, CBS 2 saw many families spending the day together at the outlet mall in Aurora.
Santa may be off-duty for the next 364 days, but Christmas shopping was still in full swing on Tuesday, at least that's how it felt at a suburban mall. CBS 2's Lauren Victory checked out the crowd at the Chicago Premium Outlets in Aurora.
Santa may be off-duty for the next 364 days, but Christmas shopping was still in full swing on Tuesday, at least that's how it felt at a suburban mall. CBS 2's Lauren Victory checked out the crowd at the Chicago Premium Outlets in Aurora.
Earlier this month, the Chicago City Council passed an ordinance approving tougher penalties and fines if they don't get a heads-up about buses.
An eight-foot dancing robot greeted guests as they left the Aurora Festival of Lights Drive.
It comes as police shuttled dozens of migrants from the suburbs to Chicago after the city made it harder for unauthorized buses to drop off migrants without notice.
Chicago’s new rules on buses carrying migrants was intended to bring order to chaos – as migrants were showing up in Chicago from the nation’s southern border at any given time, without notice. But some bus operators are now just dropping off migrants in the suburbs instead. CBS 2's Charlie De Mar reports.
The Aurora City Council approved an ordinance on Friday aimed at preventing buses from dropping off migrants without any notice. It came as the western suburb received its sixth bus of migrants in the past two days. Other suburbs have reported receiving buses with migrants.
It comes as police shuttled dozens of migrants from the suburbs to the city's office of emergency management center.
Robinson-Chan is the department's first Black female sergeant, lieutenant, and commander. She retires after 30 years of service.
The new facility will have a 200-room hotel, 1,200 gaming positions, and 10,000 feet of event space.
The new facility will have a 200-room hotel, 1,200 gaming positions, and 10,000 feet of event space.
The two officers were taken to an area hospital in good condition.
A ground stop was issued at 6:42 a.m. and was over by 7:25 a.m. But flight delays persisted.
The Will County Sheriff's office issued a shelter-in-place order for the area of Harlem Avenue and Vollmer Road.
Organizers of an El Grito event at a Pilsen neighborhood church on Monday said they changed locations at least three times for safety.
Brian Kilmeade made the comment while talking about the stabbing murder of Iryna Zarutska in Charlotte, North Carolina.
Edgar remained active in political and economic matters in Illinois in the more than 25 years since he left public office.
Aaron Jaffe — a renowned former Illinois state lawmaker, judge and chairman of the Illinois Gaming Board — passed away last week.
The ICE agent who was injured in Franklin Park, Illinois, after being dragged by a car has been released from the hospital, Homeland Security officials said.
In an interview on "Fox and Friends" Friday morning, President Trump said he is no longer sending the National Guard to Chicago, saying instead that they'll be deployed to Memphis.
A person has been arrested in connection with the shooting that killed conservative activist Charlie Kirk, sources said.
Some municipalities have decided to keep the tax in place at the municipal level, on the grounds that they need the revenue.
Some local gas stations as of Tuesday afternoon were posting prices of $4 per gallon for regular unleaded, and more than $5 for premium.
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.
Osher Center executive director Dr. Melinda Ring said there are many ways that food impacts all of our lives and health. She explained what using food as medicine looks like.
When it comes to speaking to kids about current events such as immigration enforcement, and concerns they may have about friends of themselves, what do you say?
The Chicago Department of Public Health said that life expectancy has grown in Chicago for the third consecutive year — reaching 78.7 years in 2023.
Four physicians, who recently resigned from the CDC in protest, tell "Sunday Morning" they believe HHS Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. is jeopardizing the nation's public health.
The Chicago Breast Cancer Research Consortium is a first-of-its-kind collaboration, uniting all three nationally recognized hospitals to work on research together.
Chicago-based sandwich maker Potbelly is being acquired by the gas station and convenience store chain RaceTrac for $566 million.
The other two American Science & Surplus stores, in the west Chicago suburb of Geneva and in Milwaukee, may stay open as employee-owned and operated businesses.
The private equity firm Sycamore Partners has completed its acquisition of Walgreens, ending the drugstore chain's run as a publicly traded company.
Accessories retailer Claire's just revealed a list of hundreds of stores it will close as part of its Chapter 11 bankruptcy proceedings.
A company that installs license plate-detecting cameras to aid law enforcement has halted operations with federal agencies because of ongoing concerns among officials in Illinois and elsewhere.
Don't miss a moment of the 2025 Emmys. Here's how to watch the action live, from the red carpet to the awards show.
At the first showing of "Ashland Avenue," every audience member got a commemorative gift — and one person got a "Golden Ticket," or two free season passes.
Rick Davies, lead singer and co-founder of Supertramp, has died of cancer at 81. The British band says he left "an indelible mark on rock music history."
Want to watch the 2025 VMAs live tonight? Here's how to catch the red carpet interviews and star-studded performances.
The choir has been making Chicago proud with their run on "America's Got Talent," and this week, voters advanced them to the semifinals.
The ground stop was issued due to an unspecified equipment outage.
One out of five men had been apprehended as of just after 7 a.m.
A sprawling scene was set up in the area of Harlem Avenue and Vollmer Road Monday morning. Derek Peters reports from CBS Skywatch.
"Operation Midway Blitz” remains under way in Chicago, and U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement will not say how much longer agents will continue the enhanced immigration enforcement effort. Lauren Victory reports.
Meteorologist Kylee Miller has your 6 a.m. First Alert Weather forecast for Monday, Sept. 15, 2025.
The Will County Sheriff's office issued a shelter-in-place order for the area of Harlem Avenue and Vollmer Road.
Two of the men wounded by gunfire were believed to be the initial shooters, and were taken into police custody.
A ground stop was issued at 6:42 a.m. and was over by 7:25 a.m. But flight delays persisted.
Edgar remained active in political and economic matters in Illinois in the more than 25 years since he left public office.
The two officers were taken to an area hospital in good condition.
What do barbecued monkey, ostrich eggs, and whale meat sausage have in common? They've all recently been seized by U.S. Customs and Border Protection specialists at O'Hare Airport.
West Garfield Park residents are excited to learn that a new EV charging station is coming to their area at the end of the month.
Fear has been spreading fast in Chicago's immigrant community since the Trump administration officially launched its deportation effort, dubbed Operation Midway Blitz.
The Department of Homeland Security on Monday announced plans for ramped-up immigration enforcement in Chicago this week, in an effort dubbed Operation Midway Blitz.
To combat crime in the South Loop, the Cook County Sheriff's Office opened up a substation at Roosevelt and State. However, many were unsure if it had actually opened.
Miguel Vargas had two hits, including an RBI double in the fourth inning.
Ian Happ homered and Michael Busch doubled for the Cubs, who have won four of five and lead for the top NL wild card.
The Detroit Lions host the Chicago Bears on Sunday afternoon, with both teams searching for their first win of the 2025-2026 season.
The Detroit Lions will host the Chicago Bears at Ford Field in Week 2 of the 2025 NFL season Sunday. Here's where you can watch.
Ben Meek and assistant Coach Joe Pardun both have types of a rare disorder called neurofibromatosis. The walk helps raise money and awareness about the disorder.
The Will County Sheriff's office issued a shelter-in-place order for the area of Harlem Avenue and Vollmer Road.
A witness reported hearing a loud noise and seeing the victim on the ground.
The 17-year-old boy was outside in the 5000 block of North Winthrop Avenue when eight men he didn't know walked up to him and opened fire in his direction, police said.
Two of the men wounded by gunfire were believed to be the initial shooters, and were taken into police custody.
Shannon Stephens, 23, of Chicago's North Austin neighborhood, and Jamarion Gray, 21, of Hazel Crest, were arrested a block apart shortly after 2 a.m. Friday.
