On The Slopes With Art Clay, Skiers And Chicago Sports PioneerArt Clay is the co-founder of the National Brotherhood of Skiers and a proud member of the Sno-Gophers – an African American ski club that is one of the oldest ski clubs in the U.S. As we celebrate Black History Month, at CBS 2, photojournalist Tamott Wolverton took us shushing down the slopes with them.
Planfield South’s Lexi Janiak On A Mission To Win First State Girls’ Wrestling Meet This WeekendPlainfield South wrestler Lexi Janiak is ranked number 3 in the nation in her weight class, has won national tournaments, and competed in the Pan-Am Games. As CBS 2’s Matt Zahn reports, Lexi now has the chance to add IHSA state champion at the first ever girls’ state wrestling meet.
Chicago First Alert Weather: Clear And Cold Saturday MorningCBS 2 Chief Meteorologist Albert Ramon has your 10 p.m. First Alert Weather forecast for Friday, Feb. 25, 2022.
After Daughter Dies Of Cancer, Homewood Woman Steps Up For Cancer Patients In Her NameThe 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 reports Friday night, what the illness can’t do is stop the good work they planned to do together.
Little Village Women Who Have Lost Sons, Husbands Gather In GriefA group of moms in Little Village cried and shared stories as they met this week– united by the same pain as the murders of their loved ones remains unsolved, and they feel forgotten.
Prosecutors: Maine Teen Planned Attacks On Chicago Houses Of WorshipA teen was arrested in Maine on charges of having unregistered explosive devices – and prosecutors think he wanted to travel to Chicago to attack houses of worship.
Would-Be Thief Confronted By Man With Gun At Jewelers Row StoreIn the dark of night, a suspected would-be thief began eyeing the pricey pieces inside a store on Jewelers Row downtown, and then smashed part of the door with a chain – only to be greeted by another shiny piece in the form of a gun. CBS 2’s Jermont Terry reports.
Protesters Gather Downtown To Rally For UkraineProtesters gathered downtown Friday evening to denounce the Russian invasion of Ukraine. CBS 2’s Sabrina Franza reports.
Flames Rip Through Roof In West Woodlawn FireA fire sent flames shooting through the roof in the West Woodlawn neighborhood Friday morning.
SUV Hits Gas Pump, Starts Fire In WaukeganIt was remarkable that no one was hurt Friday when an out-of-control sport-utility vehicle slammed into a gas pump and caught fire in Waukegan.
Suburban Woman Says Grandchildren’s Valentine’s Day Gifts Were Stolen From PackageA suburban grandmother sent a Valentine’s Day care package to her family in California – and wouldn’t you know, the gifts weren’t there when the package made it to her young grandchildren. CBS 2’s Tara Molina reports.
Illinois Supreme Court Denies Gov. Pritzker’s Bid To Reinstate School Mask MandateThe Illinois Supreme Court has denied Gov. JB Pritzker’s bid to reinstate a statewide COVID-19 mask mandate in schools.
As New U.S. Citizens Are Naturalized, Some Of Their Hearts Are In UkraineNearly 500 immigrants from 78 countries became U.S. citizens on Friday – including 10 who are from Ukraine. CBS 2’s Shardaa Gray reports.
Tension And Fear Mount As Blasts Shake Kyiv Skyline; Death Toll Now Over 130 In UkraineThe Biden administration announced Friday that it is moving forward with sanctions directly on Russian President Vladimir Putin. CBS 2’s Marissa Perlman has a breakdown of the day’s events in the war in Ukraine.
Plainfield South’s Lexi Janiak Prepares To Compete For Inaugural IHSA Girl’s Wrestling ChampionshipThe inaugural IHSA state girls wrestling meet is underway in Bloomington. This has been a long time coming for Plainfield South’s Lexi Janiak, who’s not only among the best in Illinois but the entire country.
For First Time Since Start Of Pandemic Adler Planetarium Prepares To ReopenThe Planetarium is fully reopening for the first time since the COVID-19 pandemic began with some of its new additions are out of this world.
Chicago First Alert Weather: Temps In The Teens Overnight, Brief Warmup Over The WeekendLake effect snow will persist through the midevening, with a few locations getting as much as a half-inch to an inch of additional snowfall.
Dog Test Positive For COVID-19, A First In IllinoisThis is Buster. He still has lingering symptoms including sneezing. But doctors at the Medical District Veterinary Clinic in Chicago say he is recovered.
Family Of Teen Killed In Crash Searches For Answers After Surveillance VideoThey thought their son died in an accidental crash. But now, there’s new evidence revealing something suspicious about his death.
Experts Provide Advice On How To Protect Yourself From Possible Russian Cyber HackingOne of the first ways Americans may feel the effects of Russia’s war against Ukraine is online. Experts say Russian cyber hackers have upped their game in recent years.
European Union, U.S. Announce Sanctions Against Russian President Putin As Invasion In Ukraine ContinuesAs Russia continues to invade Ukraine, possibly seizing the capital of Kyiv, U.S. and European Union announce sanctions against Russia and President Putin.
Bolingbrook High School Students Set To Perform ‘Mamma Mia!’Bolingbrook High School will present its spring musical production of “Mamma Mia,” featuring the songs of ABBA. CBS 2’s Mary Kay Kleist talks to senior Grace Avery, who’s starring in the lead role as Donna.
Russian Tea Time Restaurant Denounces Invasion Of Ukraine As ‘Despicable’The owners of the Russian Tea Time restaurant downtown issued a statement this week denouncing the invasion of Ukraine and the politics of the Russian government.
By Chance, Sports Helped Launch Gospel Singer Todd Dulaney’s Musical CareerA Chicago area gospel singer will be honored at the NAACP Image Awards this weekend. Todd Dulaney has taken an unconventional musical journey to awards and accolades. Before Dulaney moved audiences with his powerful voice, he displayed his power on another stage–in the shape of a diamond.
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