Vape Shops Selling Replica Handgun Torch Lighters Spark Safety Concerns Despite Being Banned In 2010

A vape shop stocked with lighters that look more like weapons, available for anyone to walk in and buy.

University Of Chicago Selling Center For Research In Security Prices To Morningstar

The University of Chicago is selling its Center for Research in Security Prices to the investment firm Morningstar for $375 million.

Developer Wants To Demolish Ford City Mall, Proposes Massive Redevelopment As Industrial Park

A warehouse developer has pitched a $150 million plan to demolish the beleaguered Ford City Mall and redevelop it as an industrial park.

"Spend In The Black" Event On South Side Aims To Boost Small Black Businesses In Chicago

Ald. William Hall (6th) co-led the event with Rev. Charlie Dates, senior pastor of Salem Baptist Church.

Fireworks Erupt At Meeting On Planned Quantum Computing Campus At Old South Chicago Steel Mill Site

The land, adjacent to the South Chicago neighborhood, was once home to the US Steel South Works plant.

Chicago Church Plans To Turn Shuttered South Side Liquor Store Into Grocery Store

"The desire is that when they come in here, this will no longer be a liquor store but instead a grocery store," said Pastor John Hannah.

Walgreens Plans To Shutter 5 Stores On South, West Sides In February

The closures will affect Walgreens stores in Bronzeville, Chicago Lawn, Little Village, South Shore and South Chicago.

Aldi Grocery Store On Chicago's South Side Closes, Alderman Says

"This closure leaves West Pullman, already a food desert, without a single grocery store offering affordable food," Alderman Mosley said.

West Lawn Businesses Want More Chicago Police Patrols After String Of Burglaries

"This happens often, especially in this area, and around the holiday season it gets worse," said owner Victor Sanchez.

Chicago Pizzeria Helping CPS Students Get On-The-Job Training In The Kitchen

Inside Angelo's Stuffed Pizza in Archer Heights, class was in session on Thursday. At the head of this class was shop owner Adrian Zamudio.

Chicago Black-Owned Businesses Hope DNC Attendees Shop With Them

August is National Black Business Month, and a Chicago coffee shop on the West Side hopes out-of-towners support black-owned. businesses.

New Starbucks Breaks Ground In Cicero Avenue Corridor On SW Side

Chicago officials led by Ald. Marty Quinn gathered to break ground for a new Starbucks on a city-ownered that has been vacant for 40 years.

South Side Chicago Business Owner Wants Neighborhood To Bloom With Flower Business

CBS 2's Ryan Baker met a South Side business owner whose mission in life is helping young people blossom.

CTA Hiring Bus Operators, Bus Mechanics Friday At Malcom X Career Fair

CTA representatives will be meeting applicants Friday, Aug. 25, at Macolm X College. The agency is offering new hires a $1,000 signing bonus

Chicago Black-Owned Craft Brewery Turner Haus Stays All In The Family

Blair Aikens will help to open Chicago's only Black-owned taproom this year in Bronzeville while also honoring her family's history.

First Frontier Non-Stop Flight To Jamaica Departs Saturday From Midway

The ultra-low fare carrier will provide convenient and affordable weekly flights for Chicago-area consumers from Midway to Montego Bay.

Garrett Popcorn Opens New Shop At Midway Airport

Officials cut the ribbon on a new Garrett Popcorn Shop at Midway Airport in honor of National Popcorn Day.

Career journey comes full circle for South Side Chicago native

Michelle Y. Blakely, PhD, named President of Advocate Trinity & Advocate South Suburban Hospitals

Planet Fitness Announces Grand Opening Of New Club At Ford City Mall

Planet Fitness celebrates its grand opening at Ford City with tours, giveaways, membership deals and more Monday, April 11.

Frontier Airlines Expands Service At Chicago's Midway Airport

Starting in April, Frontier Airlines will be flying out of Chicago's Midway Airport. Introductory fares as low at $29 are being offered.

New Social Impact Accelerator Launches in Chicago

GROmentum's Innovative Approach to Social Impact Entrepreneurship Customizes Cannabis Business Acceleration to Bridge Wealth Gap

These South Side Area Restaurants Got Revitalization Funds

South Side area restaurants were helped by a federal program as part of the American Rescue Plan Act.

Which South Side Businesses Got PPP Loans

The Paycheck Protection Program benefited nearly 12 million businesses in the U.S., including some in South Side.

TCA Health Opens New Behavioral Health & Supportive Services Wing

New grant-funded facility expands access to mental health and social services for at-risk communities on Chicago’s South Side.

ALDI Reopens Thursday In Back of the Yards After Remodel

ALDI is reopening its Back of the Yards store May 27 at 1508 W. 47th St. after an extensive remodel.

How Coronavirus Affected Bankruptcies In South Side Area

Bankruptcy filings were down in Cook County last year, but experts expect them to surge in coming years.

How Reliable Is Your Illinois Power Provider?

See how well utility providers in the South Side area and across IL serve their customers.

Grocery Sector Still Strong Amid Covid-19 Pandemic

Jewel-Osco at Elston Plaza sees record sales in second quarter.

Many Chicagoans Order From Local Restaurants For Thanksgiving

As CBS 2’s Steven Graves found out this Thanksgiving Thursday, some people are not just ordering for themselves.

Landlord Says Her Apartment Is Livable, But Inspector Says It's Not

Latrice Montgomery blames well-known developer Related Midwest for her illness.

Advocate Trinity Hospital named Screening Center of Excellence

GO2 Foundation for Lung Cancer honors Southeast Side hospital with nationally-recognized designation

Woman Hoping To Return To Work Finds Salon Looted, Unable To Reopen

Felice had just started a new job in March, then the pandemic hit. Since then, she hasn’t been able to get her unemployment approved.

Small Businesses Struggling To Get Loans, Approved For Relief Funds

The businesses are either still waiting on relief by way of loans, not getting approved for relief funds or not qualifying for them.

ALDI Celebrates Re-Grand Opening Of South Side Store

ALDI welcomes shoppers back to one of its newly renovated South Side stores on July 11, offering golden tickets to the first 100 shoppers.

USPS Plans 'Hiring Event' On South Side

Are you interested in working for the United States Postal Service? USPS will be holding a "hiring event" April 29 at Goodwill.

Chicago Public Schools Hosts Job Fair

CPS will host a job fair March 12 at the Arturo Velasquez Institute. Numerous part- and full-time openings available.

Ford City Mall For Sale

The big mall at 76th Street and Cicero Avenue is on the market.

Entrepreneurs Transform Vacant Englewood Space

Business entrepreneurs have created 'E.G. Woode,' a multi-business space that will soon open at the corner of 63rd and May.

Ford Announces Plans To Hire 500 Workers At South Side Plants

Ford Motor Co. will invest $1 billion in two Chicago plants that will make Ford Explorer, Lincoln Aviator and Police Interceptor SUVs.

Target Set To Close Stores In Chatham, Morgan Park

Two of six stores Target has chosen to close nationally are on the South Side of Chicago.

Cook County Juvenile Temporary Detention Center Is Hiring

The Cook County Juvenile Temporary Detention Center has numerous openings in administration, law, food service, security and support staff.