Darius Johnson

Organizer Covenant House Illinois offers young adults experiencing homelessness a path to independence by providing needed resources.

The shooting happened as crowds were packing downtown for the annual Magnificent Mile Lights Festival and Christkindlmarket in Daley Plaza.

Marko Niketic, 17, was killed in a car crash last spring. An alleged drunken driver was speeding at more than 130 mph just before the crash, prosecutors have said.

As the holiday season is upon us, many people feel inspired to give back to their communities. However, for organizations like Shoes for Scholars, the spirit of giving is a year-round commitment. This Las Vegas-based nonprofit is making a significant impact on the lives of students in Title 1 middle schools by rewarding academic achievement with new shoes.

CHICAGO (CBS) -- Some Bears fans are shocked, others said it took too long after the team fired head coach Matt Eberflus on Friday, on the heels of a six-game losing streak.

The Transportation Security Administration said it expected to screen more than 3 million people nationwide Sunday alone.

Terri Horwath of Plainfield hopes this story will help others think of those who are not in an ideal place this holiday season.

The dinner was organized by Sherry Wesley and Chevonna Myles – the grandmother and mother of Daveon Gibson, a 16-year-old boy shot and killed on Jan. 31 after leaving Senn High School.

WOODSTOCK, Ill. (CBS) -- Fourteen Woodstock families who were displaced after a fire two weeks before Thanksgiving got a helping hand ahead of Christmas.

The market will close its doors on the night before Christmas.