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Fundraiser To Help Pay For New Aurora Police Canine Unit
The Aurora Police Department has begun rebuilding its canine unit, after disbanding it a couple years ago, and officials are getting some help to pay for dog food and other supplies.
Chicago Runners Gather To Honor Boston Marathon
A week after the Boston bombings, Chicago’s running community gathered to run and remember.
Friends Of Hadiya Pendleton Hold Volleyball Fundraiser
Preserving peace, striking down violence. That was the message behind a charity volleyball game tonight. Friends of slain teen Hadiya Pendleton are raising funds to keep her dreams alive.
Abortion Rights Supporters, Opponents Mark 40th Anniversary Of Roe V. Wade
Nearly 1,000 people attended a Planned Parenthood fundraiser Wednesday marking the 40th anniversary of the U.S. Supreme Court decision that legalized abortion. Protesters hoisting graphic six-foot-tall photographs of aborted fetuses greeted those who attended the fundraiser.
Someone You Should Know: Cancer Survivor, Fundraiser Bob Lee
Bob Lee of Barrington is giving back to cancer research and other causes. CBS 2′s Harry Porterfield reports.
McHenry Drive-In Holds Fundraisers To Convert To Digital, Avoid Closing
A suburban drive-in theater is trying to keep up with the times through fundraisers. WBBM Newsradio’s Lisa Fielding reports.
Obama Calls Ryan The GOP’s ‘Ideological Leader’
President Barack Obama is calling Mitt Romney’s running mate the “ideological leader” of Republicans in Congress.
Romney, Obama Look To Illinois For Cash, Not Votes
Republican presidential candidate Mitt Romney on Tuesday brought his campaign to Elk Grove Village, where both the audience and the candidate waved their flags.
Mayor, Governor Join Part Of Chicago Pastor’s Cross-Country Walk
Mayor Rahm Emanuel and Gov. Pat Quinn joined a South Side pastor on Sunday for part of his cross-country walk to raise money for a new community center, as well as awareness about the city’s violence problems.
Romney Raising Campaign Funds In Obama’s Hometown
Mitt Romney, the presumptive Republican candidate for president, was expected to rake in millions of dollars Thursday.
Walter’s Perspective: Politicians Raise Cash While Nation Suffers
CBS 2′s Walter Jacobson is discouraged that President Obama and his Republican opponent, Mitt Romney, are raising so much cash while real problems persist.
Beavers Holds Legal Fundraiser
One of the latest Chicago politicians in legal hot water hosted a fundraiser Monday night to raise money for his criminal defense. CBS 2′s Mike Parker reports.
Emanuel Attends Fundraiser For Milwaukee Mayor, Likely Challenger To Scott Walker
Mayor Rahm Emanuel took some time off from running the city on Wednesday to campaign for a colleague up north, in Wisconsin, where the governor is facing a recall election later this year.
Family Needs $10,000 To Accommodate Disabled Teens
A fundraiser will be held this coming Tuesday night for a Crystal Lake couple whose four children suffer from cerebral palsy.
Church, Scouting Community Come Together For Leader In Need
A community the Portage Park neighborhood is coming together for a friend in need.
Obama In Town Next Week For Trio Of Fundraisers
With campaign 2012 heating up, President Obama is once again heading to his hometown of Chicago to raise money. CBS 2 Chief Correspondent Jay Levine reports.
Cure For Boredom: Great Events For December
2011 won’t suck though. I’m determined to find things to do, ways to get out of the house; no more being a hermit! In case you want to get on board with this new trend of socializing, here’s a list of worthwhile Chicago events. You’re welcome.
Fundraiser Rezko Asks To Be Sentenced To Time Served
Political fundraiser Antoin “Tony” Rezko was convicted on corruption charges more than three years ago, but still hasn’t been sentenced and has been in jail ever since.
Michelle Obama Visits Chicago For Fundraiser, Anti-Obesity Campaign
First Lady Michelle Obama was back home in Chicago on Tuesday, visiting an urban farm on the South Side and stopping at a remodeled Walgreens that now sells fresh fruit and vegetables.
Garfield Park Conservatory Launches Fundraiser To Replace Damaged Glass
It has been two and a half months since a hailstorm shattered the glass ceilings of the Garfield Park Conservatory, and caused $2 million in damage. Now, the conservatory has kicked off a fundraising campaign to pay for the rest.
Most Popular News
- Boy, 17, Fatally Shot In Back Of The YardsA teenage boy was fatally shot in the South Side Back of the Yards neighborhood Tuesday evening, police said.147
- Police: Man Killed In Jump From Gold Coast BuildingA man jumped to his death early Tuesday from the Gold Coast high-rise building where he lived, authorities said.303
- Police: Man Touches Woman’s Leg At South Loop CTA StationPolice are looking for man who inappropriately touched a woman at a South Loop CTA station Tuesday morning.147
- Rapper Chief Keef Arrested In Georgia Hotel After Staff Smells MarijuanaChicago rapper Chief Keef makes no secret of his fondness for marijuana. The staff at the swanky LeMeridien Atlanta Perimeter hotel doesn’t share that fondness.144
- Florida Man Pleads Guilty In Fatal Stabbing Of Bears FanA Florida man has pleaded guilty to fatally stabbing a Bears fan who traveled to Jacksonville to see the Bears take on the Jaguars in October.619
- Man Critically Hurt In Jump From 3rd Floor Of HospitalA man was critically injured after attempting to jump from the window of a hospital Tuesday in the South Side Englewood neighborhood.201
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