Tara Molina

6 days ago | cbsnews.com | Tara Molina

As the world celebrates a new pope, the largest group for survivors of clerical abuse in the U.S. – SNAP – is calling for a zero tolerance policy, but there's more to the story in the Chicago area. The longtime leader of SNAP's Chicago office knows Pope Leo XIV's family. So, while he echoes the group's call for change with this new pope, his main message is one of hope. SNAP stands for Survivors Network of Those Abused by Priests.

1 week ago | cbsnews.com | Tara Molina

Wednesday marked the first day that those looking to board domestic flights needed to present a Real ID, passport, or military ID — or go through longer screening times. At O'Hare International Airport, the scene Wednesday was calm — contrary to the fears of some who came to board flights. "A wise person once told me you have to stay ready so you never have to get ready," said Bismark Navarro. "I heard that it's going to be crazy today," said Rebecca Esparza.

1 week ago | cbsnews.com | Tara Molina

A warning has been issued to anyone who takes public transportation in Chicago — with drastic service cuts looming, Illinois legislators only have until the end of the month to decide what to do and how to address it. Transit advocates are taking to the streets every week to warn riders. They say the cuts are as bad as transit agencies say they are, and they are not empty threats. The advocates also say time is running out. "There is a crisis we're facing," said Kyle Lucas of Better Streets Chicago.

1 week ago | cbsnews.com | Tara Molina

The driver of the semi-trailer truck that hit the Saint Ignatius College Prep hockey team's bus and injured 20 student athletes back in 2022 pleaded guilty Monday. Victor Santos, from the Brooklyn borough of New York City, was sentenced to 22 years in prison after entering his plea. Santos was driving a semi-truck when he hit a bus carrying the Saint Ignatius hockey team, injuring 20 players.

2 weeks ago | cbsnews.com | Tara Molina

Surplus food from grocery stores cannot be donated or eaten, so typically, it all ends up in a landfill. But a brand-new program at the Chicago area grocery store chain Mariano's is changing that — and the program is already keeping one million pounds of food from piling up with garbage. For the effort, Mariano's collects fruits and vegetables, prepared food from the hot buffet, and other items that can't be sold or donated because they are no longer safe to eat.