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When shots rang out during the parade, people dropped everything and ran. Now they can head to a Family Assistance Center at Highland Park High School to pick up what they left behind, and access other vital resources to help them with the healing process.
The parade route is still the scene of an investigation as police and FBI continue to comb through the area for evidence.
"We considered everyone who was there on 4th of July a hero just for running and grabbing their children, and doing what they could to stay safe," said Lindsay Meltzer, co-owner of Bright Bowls smoothie shop, where roughly 100 people took shelter after the shooting.
We called the Red Dot Arms store and asked them about it. All an employee would say is they aren't saying anything more on the subject.
For hours on after the Highland Park July 4th parade massacre, some local business owners held frightened paradegoers in her smoothie shop – some of them children.
For paradegoers the day of the July 4th massacre in Highland Park, one Roman Catholic church was a shelter from the chaos.
When the unthinkable happens, neighbors told CBS 2's Marissa Perlman they don't know what to do – other than be together.
Park Ridge police met with the Cook County State's Attorney's Office about the incident which involved an off-duty Chicago police sergeant.
The legendary actor was best known for his "tough guy persona" in classic films like "The Godfather," "The Outsiders" and"Dick Tracy," though he also won the hearts of many in films like "Elf" and "Misery."
Temps in the 80s by afternoon.
It's time to talk about tornadoes.
As CBS2 Chief Meteorologist Albert Ramon explains, First Alert Weather is not a slogan. It is a promise
CBS2 News Chicago's weather forecast model — First Alert — helps digital users and traditional television viewers stay on top of Chicago's dynamic weather.
We called the Red Dot Arms store and asked them about it. All an employee would say is they aren't saying anything more on the subject.
From imagery in his music videos to his face tattoos, accused Highland Park July 4th parade killer Robert "Bobby" Crimo III apparently had an affinity for the number 47.
The suspect in Monday's deadly mass shooting in Highland Park threatened to "kill everyone" with knives and swords in 2019, which raises the question of how Bobby Crimo was able to obtain a FOID card in 2020.
Following a story we broke Thursday night on CBS 2, Chicago's Arab American community is demanding police end the use of suspicious activity reporting after a groundbreaking study found the reports were being used as tool for racial profiling.
The report confirms what many have suspected for decades: being suspicious has less to do with what a person is doing, and more to do with what they look like.
There's a new look in the works for Chicago's iconic Union Station, with plans for major renovations. City and state leaders are asking for an $850 million federal "mega" grant to be used for a variety of construction projects.
School is still more than a month away for most kids, but the United Way of Lake County is working to Stuff the Bus with school supplies.
CBS 2 meteorologist Laura Bannon has a look at the extended forecast.
Charred remains of a slide were left on the playground in Plainfield.
It’s been three days since the mass shooting in Highland Park, and the community is just starting to come to terms with what happened. CBS 2’s Marissa Parra tells us about those we’ve lost, those who survived, and those who helped them.
Illinois State Senator Julie Morrison (29th) describes the moments she and her family were in the parade when they heard gunshots and had to seek cover.
The festival returned to Jackson Park after two years of virtual due to the pandemic.
Charles Alexander was on the streets at 15, and spent 17 years behind bars knowing he wanted to do something else.
The coffee shop wants to support Black, Latinx, and women entrepreneurs get their own start.
Some LEGO sets are headed to kids stuck in hospitals, as the centerpiece of a new nonprofit organization.
Chicago and communities across the nation held their first official Juneteenth celebrations Monday – and in the Pullman neighborhood, that meant some serious hoops.
Bent but not broken herself, Lavern Herron knows she will weather this storm. Her work is too important not to.
It is something that is sure to make you stop and stare; a new space for Black entrepreneurs is taking shape on the South Side of Chicago.
For three decades, the men behind grills have helped alter the image of Father's Day in Chicago and across the country.
If convicted on drug smuggling charges, Griner could face 10 years in a Russian prison.
The White Sox trailed five times in the game and tied it each time before taking their first and only lead in extra innings to avoid a three-game sweep.
Chicago fell into a tie with Las Vegas in the WNBA Commissioner Cup standings with one game left to play for each team to determine homecourt advantage in the championship contest.
After Brewers starter Corbin Burnes threw seven shutout innings, the Cubs broke through against Milwaukee's bullpen by scoring in each of the last two frames.
Michael Kopech (2-6) allowed just just five home runs in his first 14 starts and none in his first seven outings at home. But things sure were different for him this time.
Seiya Suzuki broke a 2-all tie and put the Cubs ahead for good by lining a two-run shot just to the right of the left-field foul pole in the fifth inning.
The Maccabiah Games, known as the Jewish Olympics, happen every four years in Israel, bringing together 10,000 athletes from 60 counties to compete in 47 sports.
Luis Arraez had three hits, including a tiebreaking RBI single in Minnesota's four-run 10th inning, and the Twins beat the Chicago White Sox 6-3 on Monday night.
Caratini's big hit followed an eventful ninth inning that featured an inside-the-park homer from Chicago's Seiya Suzuki and a two-out, bases-loaded walk by Milwaukee's Christian Yelich.
When shots rang out during the parade, people dropped everything and ran. Now they can head to a Family Assistance Center at Highland Park High School to pick up what they left behind, and access other vital resources to help them with the healing process.
The parade route is still the scene of an investigation as police and FBI continue to comb through the area for evidence.
"We considered everyone who was there on 4th of July a hero just for running and grabbing their children, and doing what they could to stay safe," said Lindsay Meltzer, co-owner of Bright Bowls smoothie shop, where roughly 100 people took shelter after the shooting.
We called the Red Dot Arms store and asked them about it. All an employee would say is they aren't saying anything more on the subject.
For hours on after the Highland Park July 4th parade massacre, some local business owners held frightened paradegoers in her smoothie shop – some of them children.
We called the Red Dot Arms store and asked them about it. All an employee would say is they aren't saying anything more on the subject.
From imagery in his music videos to his face tattoos, accused Highland Park July 4th parade killer Robert "Bobby" Crimo III apparently had an affinity for the number 47.
The suspect in Monday's deadly mass shooting in Highland Park threatened to "kill everyone" with knives and swords in 2019, which raises the question of how Bobby Crimo was able to obtain a FOID card in 2020.
Following a story we broke Thursday night on CBS 2, Chicago's Arab American community is demanding police end the use of suspicious activity reporting after a groundbreaking study found the reports were being used as tool for racial profiling.
The report confirms what many have suspected for decades: being suspicious has less to do with what a person is doing, and more to do with what they look like.
Prime Minister Boris Johnson announced his resignation Thursday amid a mass revolt by top members of his government.
Kinzinger said he's dealt with threats before, but it's never been this intense.
Thompson, the grandson of former Mayor Richard J. Daley and nephew of former Mayor Richard M. Daley, was found guilty in February on seven federal charges.
A former Franciscan friar and social worker, Cappleman has represented the 46th Ward, which includes the Uptown neighborhood and part of the Lakeview neighborhood, since 2011.
At least two more hearings are scheduled this month that aim to show how Trump illegally directed a violent mob toward the Capitol on Jan. 6, and then failed to take quick action to stop the attack once it began.
Buckle up for a weekend of travel chaos – starting Thursday, mass delays and cancellations are expected just to get worse heading into the holiday weekend.
Rental income was part of a Chicago man's retirement plan, but that hit a snag when his renters lost their jobs during the pandemic.
There's nothing wrong with the medication, but the bottles don't meet standards for child resistance.
Woodfield Mall in Schaumburg was the site of a post-Christmas shopping spree that Cynthia DeSimone still regrets months later – and it wasn't her idea at all.
What if there were a way to get warnings about high water usage before the bill arrived in the mail?
The Indiana Hospital Association said the state will still need about 5,000 more nurses by 2031.
Every state that borders Illinois has or could soon have restrictions on abortion in the wake of the striking down of Roe v. Wade.
The Supreme Court Friday overturned the landmark 1973 Roe v. Wade ruling, which guaranteed a woman's right to abortion. The ruling sends the issue back to the states. CBS News chief legal correspondent Jan Crawford reports.
Wisconsin has an 1849 law that bans abortion, except to save the life of the mother, but whether that law is enforceable is expected to be challenged in court.
A Kaiser poll taken earlier this spring found fewer than one in five parents would get their children under 5 vaccinated right away.
The employees said Starbucks has cut their hours and has forced the staff to do more with fewer people.
In a note to employees at Citadel, Griffin announced he already has moved his family to Miami, and will soon be bringing the company with him, though some Citadel employees will remain in Chicago.
The edible fungi was discovered as part of a NASA-funded research mission about life in extreme environments.
The coffee shop wants to support Black, Latinx, and women entrepreneurs get their own start.
The snack company – which accounts for 80% of Kellogg's current sales – will have dual campuses in Battle Creek and Chicago, with its headquarters in Chicago.
If convicted on drug smuggling charges, Griner could face 10 years in a Russian prison.
The White Sox trailed five times in the game and tied it each time before taking their first and only lead in extra innings to avoid a three-game sweep.
Chicago fell into a tie with Las Vegas in the WNBA Commissioner Cup standings with one game left to play for each team to determine homecourt advantage in the championship contest.
After Brewers starter Corbin Burnes threw seven shutout innings, the Cubs broke through against Milwaukee's bullpen by scoring in each of the last two frames.
Michael Kopech (2-6) allowed just just five home runs in his first 14 starts and none in his first seven outings at home. But things sure were different for him this time.
The legendary actor was best known for his "tough guy persona" in classic films like "The Godfather," "The Outsiders" and"Dick Tracy," though he also won the hearts of many in films like "Elf" and "Misery."
The new show features former competitors from "Survivor," "Big Brother," "The Amazing Race" and "Love Island."
Celebrate the Fourth of July with these fireworks shows around the Chicagoland area.
The official debut of the 200-seat space Tuesday evening featured magician Carisa Hendrix – better known by her stage name, Miss Lucy Darling.
For the last three quarters of a century, the Jolly Boys have shared their song throughout Chicagoland.
There's a new look in the works for Chicago's iconic Union Station, with plans for major renovations. City and state leaders are asking for an $850 million federal "mega" grant to be used for a variety of construction projects.
School is still more than a month away for most kids, but the United Way of Lake County is working to Stuff the Bus with school supplies.
CBS 2 meteorologist Laura Bannon has a look at the extended forecast.
Charred remains of a slide were left on the playground in Plainfield.
It’s been three days since the mass shooting in Highland Park, and the community is just starting to come to terms with what happened. CBS 2’s Marissa Parra tells us about those we’ve lost, those who survived, and those who helped them.
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