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For more information about Illinois' Safe Haven law, click here.
You don't have to spend big bucks to have fun in Chicago. Now that it's the height of summer, Mayor Daley reminding people of all the free events available throughout the city. For example there are many free concerts at Millennium Park and the Petrillo Band Shell, free tours throughout the city, and free yoga and martial arts classes.
Click here to see more of the fun and free options at ExploreChicago.org
The University of Illinois at Chicago is inviting the public to voice their opinions on health care disparities and other issues at a town hall meeting on Tuesday.
The health care town hall meeting takes place at the UIC Forum, 725 W. Roosevelt Rd.
Scheduled speakers include public health directors for the city and state, and experts from the African-American, Hispanic and Asian communities.
Among the topics of discussion will be AIDS and heart issues. Audience members may ask questions, and a transcript of the program will be sent to Illinois lawmakers.
Admission is free, but you must register by contacting the school's Institute for Policy and Civic Engagement. For their Web site, click the link below.
Taste of Chicago starts on Friday June 26, which means street closures begin Saturday so crews can set up.
Portions of Columbus, Monroe Jackson, and Congress are closed near Grant Park.
Ten CTA bus routes are also being detoured because of the closures.
Taste of Chicago runs from June 26 through July 5. Click here for a link to the city's Taste of Chicago Web site.
A homegrown Hollywood star is back in Chicago to hold his annual charity event. The Piven Theater Workshop Benefit has become one of Chicago's hottest parties.
Restaurant and club owner Billy Dec joined CBS 2's Roseanne Tellez on Friday, June 19, to discuss the benefit.
The Piven Theater Workshop Benefit is Saturday June 20th at Rockit bar and grill at 22 W. Hubbard from 6 p.m. to 10 p.m. Tickets are $125.
Another big party to honor Olympic Day will be held at North Avenue Beach on Tuesday, June 23rd from 6 p.m. to 10 p.m. It marks the day the International Olympic Committee was formed. The celebration will host competitions in several Olympic and Paralympics sports like beach volleyball and wheelchair basketball. A concert with The Freddy Jones Band and Elevation caps off the night.
For more information about the theater workshop or Olympic Day, visit http://achicagothing.com/
Since being featured on "Last Comic Standing" Josh Blue has gained a following as one of the nation's top comedians. And Blue, who has cerebral palsy, refuses to bow to any challenges that his disability might bring.
In the words of Stephen Bennett, President and Chief Executive Officer of United Cerebral Palsy, Blue "has shown millions of Americans that people with disabilities can live without limits."
Blue joined CBS 2's Don Schwenneker on Thursday, June 11, to talk about his unique brand of comedy, and his other achievements (he's also a paralympic soccer player.)
You can catch Josh Blue over the next three days at the Zanies Comedy Clubs. Here's his schedule:
• Today (Thursday, June 11): Zanies Chicago (Old Town), 1548 N. Wells St. 7 and 9:30 p.m.
• Tomorrow (Friday, June 12): Zanies St. Charles, Pheasant Run Resort & Spa, 8 and 10 p.m.
• Saturday, June 13: Zanies Vernon Hills, Hawthorn Village Commons, 7 and 9:30 p.m.
Click the link below for more about Josh Blue:
Being disabled doesn't mean you have to become dependent on others, and one way that many people maintain their independence is service dogs.
They offer everything from help with simple tasks to life-saving heroics.
On the CBS 2 Morning News on Tuesday, June 9, we were joined by Lee Krizka, her dog, Merlot, and trainer, Jack Giambrone.
A 5K run is set this weekend to benefit Morris Service Dogs and other service dog programs. It's at Kohler Waters Spa, at 775 Village Center Dr. in west suburban Burr Ridge.
The run costs $30 to enter. You can register through active.com
You can also learn more at right-fit.com.
The AARP Life Festival features forums on healthy living, financial security, and a variety of other subjects for all generations. It's in progress at Navy Pier today (Friday, June 5), and tomorrow (Saturday, June 6.)
Among the featured speakers is author, educator and entrepreneur Stedman Graham, who will be giving a discussion called, "Build Your New Identity in the 21st Century" today from 2 to 3 p.m.
Graham talked about the purpose of his discussion and the Life Festival today with CBS 2's Don Schwenneker.
To learn more about the festival, click the link below.
The south suburban community of South Holland is set for a job fair Wednesday. More than 50 companies and businesses have signed up, including Bank of America, UPS, AFLAC Insurance, and Cook County government.
The job fair runs today (Wednesday, June 3), from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the South Suburban College Fitness Center.
For more information, click the link below.
In Illinois, 4,700 people are currently waiting for organs. In 2006, Illinois began a first person consent registry. That means additional witnesses or family consent are no longer required. One donor can save or enhance the lives of more than 25 people.
For more information on becoming an organ donor, visit the links below:
Gift of Hope
Life Goes On
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