Hurricane Sandy
Blue Island Man Rescued From Sandy Shipwreck Back Home For Holidays
A Blue Island man was extra thankful this Thanksgiving; thankful to be home on dry land with his family, and enjoying the holiday. Drew Salapatek, 28, survived the sinking of the replica of the HMS Bounty during Hurricane Sandy last month.
Walter’s Perspective: Nothing Crabby About Donating To Sandy Victims
Take it from a reporter who’s crabby all the time, or much of the time. Take it from me, that something wonderful has just happened in Chicago: hundreds of people called the Red Cross today to offer help to ease the suffering of Hurricane Sandy.
Opinion: Chris Christie Is In The Wrong Business
New Jersey Governor Chris Christie is obviously in the wrong business. He is becoming more of a television celebrity by the minute and getting much better reviews as a television performer than as governor.
Opinion: Jobless Numbers And The Newest Right Wing Conspiracy Theory
There is a new breed of truthers on the right. Joining the paranoid ranks of the advocates of a government role in 9-11 and the birthers fascination with President Obama’s birth certificate are conservatives that believe the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) is making up jobs numbers to benefit President Obama.
Waterlogged Cars From Hurricane Sandy Could Make Way To Chicago Market
If you think Hurricane Sandy was a problem only for people on the East Coast, think again.
Glen Ellyn Students Help With Hurricane Goods Drive
At St. Petronille School in Glen Ellyn, the East Coast devastation is being felt. CBS 2′s Mike Puccinelli reports.
Opinion: Ten Reasons Mitt Romney Lost The Election
Today, Republicans feel a combination of confusion, disbelief, and anger as to how a slim majority of Americans can possibly want four more years of the Obama administration in the White House. To many, it seems inconceivable that people want to take a chance on more of the same.
Opinion: On Election Eve Major Concerns About Disenfranchisement
From Florida and Ohio early vote disasters with long lines to power outages in Connecticut, New Jersey and New York there are doubts that some people will have the opportunity to participate in this election.
Disaster Expert: Social Media Making Us Impatient For Relief
In the aftermath of Hurricane Sandy, one disaster expert said you can blame social media for the change in expectations on how quickly relief can actually come to those struck by disaster.
Walter’s Perspective: Obama, Christie Set Hopeful Example
CBS 2′s Walter Jacobson sees a ray of hope this election season, in the aftermath of Hurricane Sandy.
Hurricane-Delayed Travelers Get Back To Chicago
CBS 2’s Brad Edward went to O’Hare International Airport to hear to the stories of Chicagoans who were stranded in the Northeast this week.
Opinion: Obama And Christie Do The Right Thing Working Together As The Right Continues Attacks
Governor Christie went out of his way to praise the work that the President and his administration are doing, something that he got a lot of credit for…outside of the right-wing blogosphere.
Opinion: Sandy: The Match-Maker Of All Match-Makers
As odd as it seems, President Barack Obama and Governor Chris Christie of New Jersey are in the midst of a marvelous “bromance”.
President Obama’s Campaign Advisor Talks Hurricane Sandy, Upcoming Election
After 2 days off, the Presidential candidates are officially heading back to the campaign trail. You probably couldn’t tell that President Obama and Governor Mitt Romney stopped campaigning. That’s because they didn’t.
Amtrak Working To Restore Service To East Coast
Amtrak is working to restore service between Chicago and its terminals in Washington and New York.
Sandy Knocks Out Email Service For Many People, Businesses
If your email’s been down since Hurricane Sandy hit on Monday night, you might be waiting quite some time before it’s up and running again.
John Hancock Stands Up To Sandy’s Winds In Chicago
Strong winds forced officials at the Willis Tower to close its Sky Deck Wednesday, but the observation deck on the 94th floor of the Hancock remained open for business.
In Wake Of Sandy, Red Cross Seeks Blood Donors From Chicago
On this Halloween, the Red Cross wants your blood.
Could Damage From Hurricane Sandy Prompt Delay Of Election?
The presidential election is just one week away, but with so much damage and destruction, and so many Americans without power in the wake of Hurricane Sandy, can the election go on as planned?
Sandy Has Obama And Romney Shifting Gears, Not Quite Suspending Campaigns
So much for President Barack Obama and Republican challenger Mitt Romney suspending their campaigns during the recovery from Hurricane Sandy. Both candidates found ways to be seen and heard on Tuesday, even if they weren’t officially campaigning.
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