Chicago volunteers prepare thousands of Thanksgiving meals
They're cooking 1,400 pounds of turkey, hundreds of pounds of mashed potatoes, cranberries, green beans, and stuffing.
They're cooking 1,400 pounds of turkey, hundreds of pounds of mashed potatoes, cranberries, green beans, and stuffing.
Levy Restaurants is teaming up with the Salvation Army to give back to the community. Chefs are prepping the food inside the kitchen at Guaranteed Rate Field.
CBS 2's Ryan Baker rings the bell and is joined by Senior Service Program Manager Osei Sarhene.
CBS 2 Chief Meteorologist Albert Ramon talks with Denesia Polusca, Corps Officer with TSA Temple Corps about the urgent need to help people this holiday season.
CBS 2's Albert Ramon was out on Friday ringing the bell to raise money with the Salvation Army. Every red kettle has a QR code, to allow for digital giving on top of cash and coin collections.
CBS 2's Brad Edwards joins staff from the charity to get State Street pedestrians to give to the Salvation Army this holiday season.
Every red kettle has a QR code, to allow for digital giving on top of cash and coin collections.
There will be around 850 kettles throughout north and central Illinois, and this year's goal is $18 million by Christmas.
With the impacts of the pandemic, inflation, and job loss, needs are high this holiday season.
Families can get a variety of screenings while also enjoying food, giveaways, and prizes.
The free health fair will be at the Salvation Army's La Villita Corp location in South Lawndale near Millard and 24th Street.
The week, which encourages residents to give back to the community, runs from May 15 – 21.
"It's kind of frustrating when he might need clothes or he might need extra pampers or formula. I have to go through them if I don't have the appropriate funds at that moment."
In a horrific crash from 2001, a Salvation Army van collided with a tractor trailer killing 10 people. One of them was Schwanda Cross and daughter wants the settlement money. CBS 2's Sabrina Franza reports.
"They want to pre-position them before their season starts."
Salvation Army volunteers putting together clean-up kits say they're work was made even more important by the threat of storms and tornados in our area. CBS 2's Sara Machi has the story.
The Salvation Army Corps Community Center in Villa Park is already seeing an increase in need due to inflation.
It's been two days since reductions to SNAP benefits went into effect, impacting millions of families. The federal government increased the food assistance benefits during the pandemic, but that boost expired Wednesday. Now households are seeing cuts between $55 and $255 per person. Food pantries are now preparing for an increase in need. Joining us is Captain Chrissie Coreano, who runs a Salvation Army food pantry in Villa Park.
Thousands of CPS students were home from school for Presidents' Day, but for some, when class if off, the game begins.
Monday was Presidents' Day, which meant most students had the day off. It also means game on for some Englewood kids. The Salvation Army hosted a basketball tournament during school hours to keep kids safe.
Shoppers can find great discounts on jewelry, housewares, designer clothes, electronics, vintage video games, and other collectibles.
This year, there were more than 100 kids killed by gunfire in Chicago -- with an untold number affected in other ways. CBS 2's Sara Machi found out how one group is trying to make sure the city's kids have hope heading into the New Year.
The Salvation Army says last week's winter blast amplified their need for winter coats.
New and gently used coats can be dropped off at all Jewel-Osco locations.
The Salvation Army is hosting Breakfast with Santa in Humboldt Park.
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Guidice said he left City Hall on good terms.
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Anyone with these sausages in their refrigerators should throw them away or return them to the store.
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Health officials are warning consumers not to consume Infinite Herbs basil sold at some Trader Joe's and Dierberg's stores after 12 people were sickened.
Officials said there was no known link between this case and the recent outbreak of measles at a migrant shelter in Chicago.
Health department officials said the case does not appear to be linked to new migrant arrival shelters in Chicago, and the source of infection is unknown.
Mayor Brandon Johnson denied that the Bears' shiny new dome could end up costing taxpayers a pretty penny.
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CBS 2 is partnering with local schools for the United Way’s April Food Day.
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