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2023 year in review: The stories and people of our communities
Throughout the year in 2023, we reported on a variety of people and organizations who have made history or are making a difference today.
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Throughout the year in 2023, we reported on a variety of people and organizations who have made history or are making a difference today.
The cozy restaurant was packed - with turkey and the trimmings, and with good conversation.
Chicago Police officers escorted four tow trucks decorated as reindeer - filled with toys and electronics for the kids.
The Santa's Workshop in question is transformed each holiday season out of a nonprofit office space In East Chicago, Indiana.
Born in the late 1920s as a movie theater, the iconic Ramova Theatre is making a triumphant return, reimagined as a 1,500-person capacity music venue in the heart of Bridgeport.
CBS 2's Jermont Terry was at the school when Robbie Avila presented their big surprise Wednesday night.
"Operation Christmas" kicked off in 2016 with Magic UpLighting – and event lightning and party rental company. For eight years, Magic UpLighting has teamed with the nonprofit Stuffed Love.
Holy Name Cathedral hosted a Spanish-language Advent mass for newly arrived migrants on Sunday.
The program was run by volunteers from the Harvard Club of Chicago – brought in by Cook County Sheriff Tom Dart.
At first glance, one would never guess what's inside a modest building at 62nd and Morgan.
The sheriff's office says they were called to a home in Richmond for an unresponsive child. The boy was taken to the hospital where he later died.
Trains were running only from Rosemont to Forest Park. Shuttle buses were made available from Rosemont to O'Hare.
Galleria Liqueurs was torn up and cleared out twice. The first time was on Christmas Day.
The crash sent 19 to the hospital, injured three others, and caused $8.7 million in damages.
There were two main priorities: more funding and faster work permits. Illinois Democrats in Congress said they're all aligned, but they have to sell that message in Washington.
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Singer Michael Bolton said he was taking a temporary break from touring for a few months as he recovers from surgery to remove a brain tumor.
On December 18, police found 44-year-old Jaquinn Sawyer shot to death in front of a home on the 1600 block of North Mango which is between North and Wabansia.
The rail agency said it is canceling a total of 18 trains between Sunday and Tuesday.
The Chicago White Sox have brought in some help for their young pitching staff, agreeing to a $4.25 million, one-year contract with veteran catcher Martín Maldonado.
"Only in Puerto Rico do you reference the three wise men as saints and that is because they are deeply rooted in the Puerto Rican imaginary."
LaVine was averaging 21 points per game in the Bulls' 5-14 start to the season. They've gone 10-7 since and look forward to the All-Star guard's return.
Some families seeking financial aid for their children are still hitting roadblocks.
Investigators are looking into what started those flames.
Former President Donald Trump asked the Supreme Court review a landmark decision in a case from Colorado finding he should be kept off the state's primary ballot.
Guitarist Jeff Schroeder left the band in October after 16 years.
Looking to boost your nutrition in the new year? Experts point to plant-based diets as a way to look and feel better.
Temperatures will warm above freezing by mid-morning Saturday, so expect a light rain/snow mix through the afternoon and evening.
Jamari Champion, 19, was arrested by Chicago police officers and members of the Great Lakes Regional Fugitive Task Force on Wednesday.
Morton Grove police took to Facebook to alert residents of scam websites selling off-brand cups, pretending to be Stanley's.
City records show the building failed an inspection on Nov. 20 of last year. Inspectors noted three violations.
Virginia McCaskey, the principal owner of the Chicago Bears, turned 101 years old on Friday.
The National Rifle Association's longtime leader will step down on the eve of a legal showdown with New York's attorney general over allegations of corruption.
This comes after another rideshare driver was shot during an attempted carjacking in the Austin neighborhood Wednesday night.
Some favorites are highlighted in this week's edition of 2's Got Your Ticket.
The sheriff's office says they were called to a home in Richmond for an unresponsive child. The boy was taken to the hospital where he later died.
Trains were running only from Rosemont to Forest Park. Shuttle buses were made available from Rosemont to O'Hare.
Galleria Liqueurs was torn up and cleared out twice. The first time was on Christmas Day.
The crash sent 19 to the hospital, injured three others, and caused $8.7 million in damages.
There were two main priorities: more funding and faster work permits. Illinois Democrats in Congress said they're all aligned, but they have to sell that message in Washington.
CBS 2 Investigator Megan Hickey has been digging into that new trend and asking why.
As we close the books on another year, we wanted to take a moment to focus on why what we do matters.
David Steele got the $5,000 refund he'd been wanting for months, but didn't get an explanation why the city suddenly changed its mind.
This order comes less than a month after CBS 2 Investigator Megan Hickey first exposed the company's history of complaints.
But that didn't happen until a possible conflict of interest was revealed between a Chicago Police detective and an employee in the prosecutor's office.
Former President Donald Trump asked the Supreme Court review a landmark decision in a case from Colorado finding he should be kept off the state's primary ballot.
Hunter Biden, President Biden's son, refused to comply with a congressional subpoena for a deposition in December.
Beale has been the 9th Ward Democratic committeeperson since 2000.
A petition filed this week asks for a hearing with the Illinois State Board of Elections to keep the former president off the ballot on March 19.
The race for the White House officially begins in less than two weeks.
With Christmas ending, you may be assessing your holiday gifts, looking at what you'll keep and what you'll return or exchange.
This order comes less than a month after CBS 2 Investigator Megan Hickey first exposed the company's history of complaints.
The coach house owners have argued it wasn't their fault, because their neighbor's insurance provider won't cover their loss.
Loopholes in the way the state law is written only allow buyers who purchase within certain windows of time to apply.
Glenn Jones can't sell the vacant house until he figures out the water bill issue with the city.
CBS 2 is examining the disparities in cancer patients and death on the city's South and West Sides and how a local hospital aims to tackle the problem.
Rush is also adjusting visiting hours and the number of visitors permitted.
Susan Schantz, professor emerita of comparative biosciences and one of the authors of the study, spoke to CBS 2 about the findings.
CBS 2 is examining the disparities in cancer patients and deaths on the city's South and West Sides and how one nonprofit is trying to improve access to care.
BlendJet has received dozens of reports of injuries from portable blenders sold between October 2020 and November 2023.
This means Camp Jeep – with its famous off-road track – will be absent.
The community organizations will identify vacant sites in their neighborhoods, negotiate leases, and recruit small businesses for test ventures and pop-up shops.
Over just a few hours, CBS 2 saw many families spending the day together at the outlet mall in Aurora.
It was the final hoorah. Some call this "Super Saturday," and all of those out and about were soaking in the final moments before Christmas.
CBS 2's Jermont Terry took a trip out to Bolingbrook, off Weber Road, to see if it lived up to the hype.
The Chicago White Sox have brought in some help for their young pitching staff, agreeing to a $4.25 million, one-year contract with veteran catcher Martín Maldonado.
LaVine was averaging 21 points per game in the Bulls' 5-14 start to the season. They've gone 10-7 since and look forward to the All-Star guard's return.
Virginia McCaskey, the principal owner of the Chicago Bears, turned 101 years old on Friday.
Since misery loves company, the Bears are hoping to bring the Packers season to a close too.
Artemi Panarin scored his team-best 24th goal, Vincent Trocheck added three assists and the New York Rangers defeated the Chicago Blackhawks 4-1.
Singer Michael Bolton said he was taking a temporary break from touring for a few months as he recovers from surgery to remove a brain tumor.
Guitarist Jeff Schroeder left the band in October after 16 years.
Peloton instructor Jenn Sherman has issued an apology to director Christopher Nolan, after he found out he took her Peloton class and heard her harsh criticism of his movie.
David Soul played Detective Ken "Hutch" Hutchinson in the 1970s TV show "Starsky and Hutch."
Glynis Johns won a Tony Award for her role in "A Little Night Music" and starred in the 1964 movie musical "Mary Poppins" as suffragette Winifred Banks.
Police said a teen was behind the wheel when that car hit a utility pole and landed on a house in Tennessee. Five teens in the car, including the driver, were hurt, but they're all expected to be ok. No one was in the house.
Benjamin Pourkhalili owns Galleria Liqueurs in Old Town and Lakeview, and his businesses are not alone in being targeted. CBS 2's Tara Molina reports.
Harry Dunn, a former U.S. Capitol Police officer who has extensively spoken out about the violence he and other law enforcement experienced on Jan. 6, 2021, announced Friday that he is launching a campaign for Congress in Maryland.
This week, police found a deceased 14-year-old boy in the house with a bag of fentanyl in his room in Richmond, Illinois. Cara Ullrich, 45, has now been charged in his death. CBS 2 Investigator Megan Hickey reports.
Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson met with Democratic members of Congress on Friday to discuss how they would support the city's effort to address the ongoing migrant crisis this year. CBS 2's Sabrina Franza spoke with some of the participants of that meeting.
Galleria Liqueurs was torn up and cleared out twice. The first time was on Christmas Day.
The other victim was a 24-year-old man who was listed in critical condition.
The DuPage County Sheriff's office released images from the second incident.
A middle school student was killed and multiple people were injured in a shooting at Perry High School in Iowa on Thursday morning, officials say.
The burglaries happened six times between early in the morning on New Year's Eve and early Tuesday morning.