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A dispatch from a protest for Adam Toledo and against police brutality Theres no reason a mother should be burying her kid, the mother of Marc Anthony Nevarez, who was killed by the police last October, shouted into the microphone.

For some the long-haul COVID-19 loss of taste and smell is more than an inconvenienceits a loss of livelihood. In January 2020, I was the owner of a highly respected catering company, FIG Catering. I loved food and was most happy developing menus, testing recipes, and being in the chaotic excitement of live, in-person events.

A local nonprofit, Lighthouse Foundation, is surveying some of the citys largest LGBTQ institutions and will be grading them on just how far their diversity and inclusion goes. After cutting its teeth protesting racism in Boystown, local nonprofit Lighthouse Foundation plans to survey five of the largest LGBTQ focused organizations in the city, with the goal of grading each organization on their top-down diversity, inclusion, and equity.

A bill that would make Juneteenth National Freedom Day the 13th official state holiday was approved by the Illinois Senate Thursday and is headed to the House floor.

One person was in custody and at least one other was being sought after stray bullets from a gunfight between people in two cars hit an unmarked Chicago police squad car and a CTA bus shelter Thursday night in the West Englewood neighborhood, police said.

An 18-year-old man was killed and another teenager seriously injured in a shooting outside an apartment building near Niles, police said.

While a steady stream of people took advantage of the new walk-in policy at the Tinley Park Convention Centers mass vaccination site, health officials acknowledge the sites could handle many more people.

Prospective buyers of the 326-acre property thats long been home to Arlington International Racecourse are expected to make their offers by the end of June, officials said Thursday.

For police trying to crack a tough case, one tool in the arsenal is deception -- letting suspects think theres strong evidence against them, even when theres none, in hopes of getting a confession. But an effort in Springfield this month aims to ban that kind of trickery when it comes to juveniles.

The Illinois House of Representatives voted last week to pass HB2790, which would give public defenders in Cook County the discretion to represent noncitizens before Chicagos Immigration Court. If the... Read more

Service Employees International Union SEIU Los conserjes de primera lnea del Local 1, que han mantenido al pblico limpio y seguro durante la pandemia COVID-19, ratificaron nuevos y slidos contratos... Read more

The Discovery Partners Institute DPI and Wilbur Wright College announced a new partnership to support and develop promising and diverse tech talent in Illinois, with a focus on pathways into... Read more

Chicago Bears legend Steve McMichael revealed this week that he has been diagnosed with amyotrophic lateral sclerosis. Here are some important facts about McMichael, his career and his current physical condition.

CBS 2 reached out to management at Community First but have not heard back yet.

As old as it is, Lake Superior is still evolving.

John Williams and Dave Eanet with the April 22, 2021 edition of Speed Jokes sponsored by Team Hochberg

Ian K. Smith, M.D. 1 New York Times bestselling author and host of the syndicated television show The Doctors, joined Bob Sitrott to talk about his new book Fast Burn, the benefits of intermittent fasting, the best time to eat your meals throughout the day and much more

CHICAGO Former Bears defensive lineman Steve McMichael revealed to WGNs Jarrett Payton this week that hes been diagnosed with 36-month onset ALS. McMichael, 63, was first diagnosed with ALS, also known asLou Gehrigs Disease, at the Mayo Clinic in January, a second opinion at Rush Hospital confirmed the Mayo Clinic diagnosis. Im not going ...

Former reality star, Olympic gold medal-winning decathlete and Republican Caitlyn Jenner announced Friday she has filed paperwork to run for governor of California.

Cloudy with showers later Friday. Highs in the upper 50s.

Chicago police say charges are pending against a man shot by officers on the Eisenhower Expressway Thursday afternoon.

A Skippack, Pennsylvania pharmacist dressed as Superman is vaccinating the community against COVID-19 before the birth of his first child.

Health officials in Indiana on Friday reported 1,124 new cases of coronavirus and five additional deaths, along with nearly 52,000 new vaccinations in the past day.

Pharmacists always have played a key role in safeguarding the health of communities, but with pharmacies now filling prescriptions, testing for COVID and scheduling vaccinations, many are asking for a helping hand to keep everyone safe. The additional strain on pharmacies is being felt by many, including Alex Anderson, who owns Oswalds Pharmacy in suburban Naperville. Were making sure that...

Cook Countys top prosecutor said Thursday she bears the responsibility for not viewing the footage of 13-year-old Adam Toledos fatal shooting or reviewing the misleading description of his killing by Chicago police before it was read by prosecutors in court.