Mystery solved: Brad Edwards leaving CBS 2 and journalism
CBS 2 former anchor Brad Edwards has reemerged with a new career, months after quietly disappearing from the Chicago television station.The big picture: Edwards, who most recently was anchoring digital newscasts, went missing from the CBS 2 broadcast since June without explanation.Driving the news: After months of radio silence and rumors swirling about his sudden departure, the award-winning anchor and reporter tells Axios that he was let go from CBS and is now leaving journalism for a new venture.He is starting BE Media Inc., a communications firm with longtime politico Pat Brady and adviser Lisa Berron.Brady is also the former...
Summer-like warmth expected in Chicago this weekend
CHICAGO (CBS) — South winds and sunshine will lead to gorgeous, warmer-than-normal weather this weekend into early next week.Saturday's high temperatures are expected to reach the low 70s, but the real story will be on Sunday, when highs actually flirt with 80 degrees, especially in parts of the suburbs.All this is expected to exist under beautiful, cloud-free skies. Outdoor plans both days look wonderful.CBS Chicago meteorologist Laura Bannon says the next chance for any precipitation develops by mid-week, and "at most it'll be sprinkles."This means a cool-down will follow as a cold front moves through. Highs by late week fall closer to normal in the 60s.Peak fall foliage looks like it'll happen the first week of November for Chicago.Chicago forecast at a glanceSaturday afternoon: Sunny, warm. High: 72Saturday night: Clear and cool. Low: 49Sunday: Sunny and warmer. High: 78
The Network honors CBS News Chicago for coverage of domestic violence
CHICAGO (CBS) — The Network honored CBS News Chicago with a leadership award for coverage of domestic violence issues. The award was given out during the organization's annual "Leading Together Partnership Breakfast to End Domestic Violence." The Network advocates for those impacted by gender-based violence through education and public policy. CBS News Chicago was proud to be a Leadership Award winner for coverage of domestic violence issues, including Dorothy Tucker's special "Investigating Injustice." At the breakfast, Mayor Brandon Johnson thanked Tucker for her "dedication and her astuteness." "Congratulations to all of you for your dedication and your conviction to ending domestic violence and supporting those who are surviving," Johnson said.CBS News Chicago General Manager Jennifer Lyons accepted the award, saying, "Awareness is the first step toward change." As Lyons mentioned, we do this work For The Love of Chicago!
Chicago alders talk disproportionate violence against Black women
CHICAGO (CBS) -- A Chicago City Council committee hearing on Wednesday focused on missing and murdered Black and brown women and girls and CBS News Chicago's investigation into the overall victimization of Black women.CBS News Chicago Investigator Dorothy Tucker was asked to present findings related to that series of reports before the council's Public Safety Committee.Committee members saw CBS News Chicago's analysis of more than 20 years of data, which revealed in 2022 that nearly 30% of all crime victims were Black women, even though they make up just 16% of the city's entire population.Black women in Chicago also represented...
Remembering Phil Donahue, a TV pioneer with deep Chicago connections
CHICAGO (CBS) -- Legendary daytime talk show host Phil Donahue, who died Sunday night at the age of 88, produced his show from Chicago for years before moving to New York—paving the way for Oprah Winfrey and every other TV talk show host.While his move to New York took place nearly 40 years ago, Donahue is remembered fondly to this day among those who worked with him in Chicago.Donahue, a Cleveland native and a graduate of the University of Notre Dame, worked a few jobs in radio and television before joining WHIO radio in Dayton, Ohio, in 1959. As recalled...
Coleman Brothers Barber Shop has been a staple on Chicago's South Side
CHICAGO (CBS) -- When many think of the barbershop, they think about haircuts, but also fellowship.Historically, they're places to talk about the news of the day, or anything else on the mind. That's especially so at Coleman Brothers in South Woodlawn, one of Chicago's Hidden Gems."This was more than just a barbershop," said Wheeler Coleman, who owns Coleman Brothers Shop. "I would call it a spiritual place where people go to be encouraged and feel uplifted,"Since its doors opened in 1963, Coleman Brothers Shop at 68th Street and Stony Island Avenue has welcomed regulars like Ron, who's been getting his...
After 20 Years Chicago TV Network Says Good-bye September 30
See ya later NBC Sports Chicago, as of next week there's a new network taking over as the broadcast channel for some of your favorite Chicago sports teams. While I do consider myself a Chicago sports fan, I'm lucky I'm not that invested in watching every game, because if I was, man I would have a pricey cable bill!
Young men show off their tech, business, gaming projects at Hidden Genius Project event
CHICAGO (CBS) -- A celebration was held on Chicago's South Side Thursday night, highlighting a roomful of Hidden Geniuses.The Hidden Genius Project teaches technology and entrepreneurship to young Black boys and men in Chicago and across the country.Participants showed off their tech, business, and gaming projects Thursday night at the Gary Comer Youth Center, 7200 S. Ingleside Ave."They worked very hard over this summer. A lot of them did not have coding skills before they came to this program. Over eight weeks, they were able to build some things—and really see the genius inside of them," said Hidden Genius Project Chicago site director Eric Steen, "and our goal is to continue to illuminate geniuses on the South Side of Chicago."CBS News Chicago is proud to work with the Hidden Genius program—highlighting its work to teach young men to be their best selves while learning all things tech.