
Marie Saavedra
Weekday News Anchor and Reporter at WBBM-TV (Chicago, IL)
Journalist @cbschicago, half Cuban, proud sister to a brother w/ #downsyndrome, MIZ, singing in the car at the top of your lungs enthusiast. [email protected]
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1 week ago |
cbsnews.com | Marie Saavedra |Edie Kasten
The Civic Actor Studio is a four-day leadership retreat that is part of the University of Chicago's Office of Civic Engagement, which has made a profound difference in many lives. The educators, community leaders, philanthropists and more participating in the retreat share a common bond. "They're constantly pouring into others, they're constantly thinking about their own communities and how to make their neighborhoods more vibrant," said Joane Friedman of the University of Chicago.
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2 weeks ago |
cbsnews.com | Marie Saavedra |Edie Kasten
Lane Tech College Prep senior steals spotlight at CPS science fair For decades, some of the city's brightest students have shown their very best at the Chicago Public Schools science fair, but a Lane Tech senior stole the spotlight this year. Divine Favour Osuji, who just goes by Divine, doesn't just love science, he lives it, and he also lives to help people in need.
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4 weeks ago |
cbsnews.com | Sara Tenenbaum |Marie Saavedra
German authorities said the case against Art Institute of Chicago director James Rondeau remains open after a bizarre incident onboard a flight to Munich as he spoke out for the first time through his attorney. Rondeau is voluntarily taking time away from work after police were called to the plane. Sources tell CBS News Chicago Rondeau stripped off his clothes after he drank alcohol and took prescription medication.
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1 month ago |
cbsnews.com | Marie Saavedra |Zak Spector
On May 13, Bolingbrook Mayor Mary Alexander-Basta will be sworn in for her second full term in office. She's unlike any other mayor in America, because of where she was born. The road to Bolingbrook's top office was very long for Alexander-Basta. It started in Egypt. "I was born in Cairo, Egypt, and I moved to the United States when I was 6 years old," she said. From then on, she grew up in Nashville, spending summers back in her native country.
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1 month ago |
cbsnews.com | Marie Saavedra |Edie Kasten
Chicago's firefighters, EMTs, and paramedics help resident through some of their worst moments, and our female first responders bring a special strength to an incredibly demanding job. In an emergency, all you want to know is that someone is coming to help. Cat Renar, who spent 20 years with the Chicago Fire Department, said the women serving the city play a special role. "I love being an engineer because I love driving the engine," she said.
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