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3 members of Janus family died in 1982, and pain has passed on to generations
"It's hard for me to live," said Joe Janus, who lost two brothers and a sister-in-law. "But I still got my daughter, my son, my grandchildren. I've got to live for them."
PainKiller: Unraveling the dark mystery of the Tylenol Murders 40 years later
The case begins with a 12-year-old Elk Grove Village girl who wakes up with a cold. The pattern of horror only grew worse from there.
Live Updates: Ian strengthens into hurricane again as it threatens South Carolina
Ian was downgraded to a tropical storm for a brief period of time after leaving Florida.
Live Radar: Tracking Hurricane Ian
Live Radar: Tracking Hurricane Ian
Pace proposes no fare increase for riders in 2023 budget
Pace will hold a series of public hearings so people can weigh in from Oct. 20-28.
More than 1,600 migrants have come to Chicago area from Texas
The total includes 108 new arrivals on Wednesday.
Mayor Lori Lightfoot won't seek property tax hike in 2023 budget plan
The mayor is foregoing her original plan for a 2.5% property tax increase, which officials estimated would have cost the average owner of a $250,000 home approximately $34 next year.
Chicago police arrest suspect in connection with brutal CTA Red Line attack
Police said the suspect, a Chicago Heights man, later attacked and robbed a second victim.
Chicago First Alert Weather: More cool temperatures tonight
Sunny skies for Friday with a wind off the lake.
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Chicago First Alert Weather: More cool temperatures tonight
Sunny skies for Friday with a wind off the lake.
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As CBS2 Chief Meteorologist Albert Ramon explains, First Alert Weather is not a slogan. It is a promise
Meet The First Alert Weather team
CBS2 News Chicago's weather forecast model — First Alert — helps digital users and traditional television viewers stay on top of Chicago's dynamic weather.
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'My Name Is Anjanette Young' Wins National Emmy Award For CBS 2
The story by CBS 2 Investigator Dave Savini--"My Name Is Anjanette Young"--won for Outstanding Regional News Story -- Investigative Report.
PainKiller: Unraveling the dark mystery of the Tylenol Murders 40 years later
The case begins with a 12-year-old Elk Grove Village girl who wakes up with a cold. The pattern of horror only grew worse from there.
3 members of Janus family died in 1982, and pain has passed on to generations
"It's hard for me to live," said Joe Janus, who lost two brothers and a sister-in-law. "But I still got my daughter, my son, my grandchildren. I've got to live for them."
Tylenol murders 40 years later: who have investigators identified as suspects or persons of interest?
Authorities examined thousands of leads in connection with the poisonings, but never made an arrest. However, a few people investigators considered key suspects or persons of interest were identified publicly.
CTA places real-time security monitors in all 'L' stations -- what impact could it have?
Experts who study crime trends said it is less about whether these cameras actually solve crimes, and more about whether or not they make riders feel safer.
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No fare increases for Pace riders proposed in 2023
Pace is promising not to raise prices in 2023, that's if their proposed budget gets finalized. Along with steady fares, Pace said it wants to eliminate, and in some cases, lower costs for riders who need to make a transfer.
City officials say more than 1,600 migrants have come to Chicago from Texas
The city of Chicago released the latest numbers of asylum-seeking migrants who have arrived here from the Texas border.
Mayor Lori Lightfoot won't seek property tax hike in 2023 budget plan
Faced with staggering inflation, Mayor Lori Lightfoot announced Thursday she no longer plans to ask the City Council to approve a 2.5% property tax increase as part of her 2023 budget plan, as she also prepares to run for re-election next year.
Chicago police arrest suspect in brutal CTA Red Line attack
Chicago police arrested a suspect for a violent attack on the CTA Red Line last Saturday. Police officials announced the arrest of Solomon Washington, 30, of Chicago Heights on Wednesday in connection with the attack and a separate robbery that took place late on Sunday.
Illinois expanding COVID wastewater testing to 20 K-12 schools
The schools will be both elementary and middle schools in urban, suburban, and rural areas.
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Elgin duo helps Hispanics with art, a space for dealing with subject of suicide
CBS 2's Marybel Gonzalez shows us how they're reaching out to families and breaking down taboos to help those who are struggling
'This could have been absolutely devastating'
CBS 2 Investigator Megan Hickey dug into the building's inspection history: The property does have a long record of violations with the building department but they were all relatively minor infractions.
Pilsen artist Sentrock turned his love of street art into community building
CBS 2's Albert Ramon caught up with him at his new exhibit at the Elmhurst Art Museum.
Passionate group gathers support to turn old train embankment into Bronzeville Trail
A goal of creating a nature trail along a historic site is growing toward reality in Chicago's Bronzeville neighborhood.
Project Fire Buddies brings $12,000 in gifts for Markham boy suffering from cancer
Kasey Douglas waved at the lights and sirens as emergency vehicles came down his street. What he didn't know was that they were headed straight for his house.
Skin of Steel raises funds for melanoma research, in hopes of finding a cure
"If you're looking forward and looking for new cures - not just for melanoma, but all cancers - this work is crucial," said Dr. Jeffrey Wayne of Northwestern Medicine.
Community organizations step up for migrants bused from Texas, donations flood in
As 75 migrants spent their second night in Chicago after being bused from Texas, local organizations have ensured they will not be emptyhanded.
Chicago Football Classic doesn't take field, but it gives dozens of scholarships to HBCUs
"We couldn't let COVID slow us down," said Everett Rand. "We still did something."
School in Lakeview launches 'L' train art fundraiser to ensure all students can take school trips
"We wanted to make sure that finances were not a barrier whatsoever for any of our students for our travel," said Hawthorne principal Trish Davlantes.
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Chicago Bears defense prepare for matchup with Giants running back Saquon Barkley
Barkley, now two years removed from a torn ACL, leads the NFL in yards from scrimmage through three games.
White Sox halt 8-game skid, top Twins 4-3
Liam Hendriks pitched a perfect ninth for his 34th save for the White Sox, who moved one game ahead of the Twins for second place in the AL Central.
White Sox lose for eighth straight time in fall to Twins
The Guardians have an 11-game lead on the Twins and White Sox, who have been two of baseball's most disappointing teams this season.
Justin Fields says he's trying to learn from early season struggles
Fields himself said he played like "trash" during the team's 23-20 win over the Houston Texans. CBS 2's Matt Zahn reports on what he learned Wednesday at Halas Hall.
Cubs beat Phillies for seventh win in eight games
Rookie right-hander Hayden Wesneski (3-1) pitched five effective innings, and Yan Gomes drove in the Cubs' first run.
Northwestern University releases designs for smaller, privately funded Ryan Field
Designs call for a smaller stadium and more 'intimate' experience for fans, the university said.
Chicago Bears' Justin Fields says he's trying to learn from early season struggles
Fields himself said he played like "trash" during the team's 23-20 win over the Houston Texans.
Dick Butkus takes over Bears Twitter account
Butkus posted a couple of videos, one showing a picture of himself next to his retired jersey number 51, and another in which he talked about his favorite game in which he ever played.
Bears icon Dick Butkus has some fun with the team's official Twitter account
Butkus, now 79, played for the Bears from 1965 until 1973.
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3 members of Janus family died in 1982, and pain has passed on to generations
"It's hard for me to live," said Joe Janus, who lost two brothers and a sister-in-law. "But I still got my daughter, my son, my grandchildren. I've got to live for them."
PainKiller: Unraveling the dark mystery of the Tylenol Murders 40 years later
The case begins with a 12-year-old Elk Grove Village girl who wakes up with a cold. The pattern of horror only grew worse from there.
Live Updates: Ian strengthens into hurricane again as it threatens South Carolina
Ian was downgraded to a tropical storm for a brief period of time after leaving Florida.
Live Radar: Tracking Hurricane Ian
Live Radar: Tracking Hurricane Ian
Pace proposes no fare increase for riders in 2023 budget
Pace will hold a series of public hearings so people can weigh in from Oct. 20-28.
CBS 2 Investigators
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'My Name Is Anjanette Young' Wins National Emmy Award For CBS 2
The story by CBS 2 Investigator Dave Savini--"My Name Is Anjanette Young"--won for Outstanding Regional News Story -- Investigative Report.
PainKiller: Unraveling the dark mystery of the Tylenol Murders 40 years later
The case begins with a 12-year-old Elk Grove Village girl who wakes up with a cold. The pattern of horror only grew worse from there.
Tylenol murders 40 years later: who have investigators identified as suspects or persons of interest?
Authorities examined thousands of leads in connection with the poisonings, but never made an arrest. However, a few people investigators considered key suspects or persons of interest were identified publicly.
3 members of Janus family died in 1982, and pain has passed on to generations
"It's hard for me to live," said Joe Janus, who lost two brothers and a sister-in-law. "But I still got my daughter, my son, my grandchildren. I've got to live for them."
CTA places real-time security monitors in all 'L' stations -- what impact could it have?
Experts who study crime trends said it is less about whether these cameras actually solve crimes, and more about whether or not they make riders feel safer.
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Mayor Lori Lightfoot won't seek property tax hike in 2023 budget plan
The mayor is foregoing her original plan for a 2.5% property tax increase, which officials estimated would have cost the average owner of a $250,000 home approximately $34 next year.
Tempers flare at Downers Grove Library Board meeting about canceled drag bingo event for teens
As emotions ran high, some people did not adhere to time limits to speak their mind – leading to the pounding of a gavel.
Bill Plante, legendary CBS News White House correspondent, has died at 84
The award-winning CBS News correspondent was one of the longest-serving White House broadcast journalists in history.
Some say Illinois Workers' Rights Amendment would empower workers, others say it would cost state
Giving Illinois workers the constitutional right to unionize is now Amendment No. 1 on the November ballot.
State grants have been held up for businesses decimated by looting in 2020
Two years after the launch of the program, CBS 2 Political Investigator Dana Kozlov found out only a small fraction of those millions have been given out.
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Berwyn woman unwittingly rents apartment out on Vrbo to scammer who dupes apartment seekers
"The fact that this happened in my home makes me feel completely terrible," said Dominika Opaczynska.
Uber expands Comfort Electric option to Chicago, 14 more cities
Uber users in Chicago now have the option to request a ride in a premium electric vehicle; like a Tesla, Polestar, or Ford Mustang Mach-E.
Freight train worker strike could cause supply chain crisis as well as halt commuter trains
The trains that might stop running carry everything from the food on your dinner table to this year's Halloween costume.
State of Illinois to set aside $300 million to help those struggling to pay energy bills
Help is on the way for Illinois families struggling to pay their electric bill – to the tune of $300 million.
Mail thieves strike in Norridge and Harwood Heights, leaving at least 40 victims
New video released Tuesday shows a thief swiping letters from a blue mailbox in the northwest suburbs.
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Illinois to expand wastewater testing for COVID, other pathogens
The Illinois Department of Public Health said it will pick 20 K-12 schools across Illinois take part in a 25-week pilot program.
Suburban woman using her own struggle with infertility to get other Black women talking
"I can't believe this is something so common, but yet something not talked about, and especially in the Black community," Kenisha Leak said.
City preparations underway for return of Riot Fest to Douglass Park
The city's Public Health Dept. is also warning festival-goers to test their drugs for fentanyl before using.
IDPH: Therapeutic COVID-19 treatments have kept 8,600 people out of hospital in Illinois in past four months
Illinois health officials say new data show COVID-19 treatments are working.
Still need your COVID-19 vaccine? Chicago will pay you to get the jab
The reason behind the booster push: only 38% of people in Chicago are fully vaccinated and boosted.
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Southwest, United flight attendants picket in Chicago; expert says they have a lot of leverage
It has been a brutal pandemic for the airline industry and this summer — wasn't much better — with massive cancelations and weather issues.
Advocates call for more equity in Illinois recreational cannabis industry
The activists said the state needs to cut red tape and lower barriers to entry.
Pilsen couple serves up success at Malinche Coffee & Tea House, with guidance from local non-profit
"You just gotta follow the passion and you gotta be tough," café owner Hector Aguille said.
Get a taste of Latin American culture during Latin Restaurant Week in Chicago
"We have over 35 participating restaurants, and what they've done for you guys is create a delectable, delicious special to entice you guys to go visit them," said Karinn Andréa Chavarria, co-founder of Latin Restaurant Week.
City, state leaders hope planned innovation center, Accenture Tower will bring workers back
Chicago city and Illinois state leaders are hoping their announcement of two new building projects will lure Chicago workers back downtown in person.
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Chicago Bears defense prepare for matchup with Giants running back Saquon Barkley
Barkley, now two years removed from a torn ACL, leads the NFL in yards from scrimmage through three games.
White Sox halt 8-game skid, top Twins 4-3
Liam Hendriks pitched a perfect ninth for his 34th save for the White Sox, who moved one game ahead of the Twins for second place in the AL Central.
White Sox lose for eighth straight time in fall to Twins
The Guardians have an 11-game lead on the Twins and White Sox, who have been two of baseball's most disappointing teams this season.
Cubs beat Phillies for seventh win in eight games
Rookie right-hander Hayden Wesneski (3-1) pitched five effective innings, and Yan Gomes drove in the Cubs' first run.
Northwestern University releases designs for smaller, privately funded Ryan Field
Designs call for a smaller stadium and more 'intimate' experience for fans, the university said.
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"So Help Me Todd" to premiere Sept. 29 at 9 p.m. ET / PT
Academy Award-winner Marcia Gay Harden and Skylar Astin star as razor-sharp, meticulous attorney Margaret Wright and Todd, her talented but scruffy, aimless son whom she hires as her law firm's in-house investigator, on the series premiere of the new CBS Original drama.
"Wicked" returning to Chicago for 10-week run at Nederlander Theatre
Lissa deGuzman plays Elphaba, Jennafer Newberry appears as Glinda, and John Bolton plays the Wizard in the touring production.
Coolio, "Gangsta's Paradise" rapper, dead at 59
Coolio, born Artis Leon Ivey Jr., the Compton-based rapper known for "Gangsta's Paradise," and other 90s hip-hop anthems died at 59 on Wednesday.
How did a Plainfield family get a Max from 'Stranger Things' Halloween decoration to float?
We've watched it over and over again on TikTok like millions of people online, and yet, we can't figure out how any of it is possible.
'Reeling: The Chicago LGBTQ+ Film Festival' begins 40th annual event
The fest continues through Oct. 8.
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No fare increases for Pace riders proposed in 2023
Pace is promising not to raise prices in 2023, that's if their proposed budget gets finalized. Along with steady fares, Pace said it wants to eliminate, and in some cases, lower costs for riders who need to make a transfer.
City officials say more than 1,600 migrants have come to Chicago from Texas
The city of Chicago released the latest numbers of asylum-seeking migrants who have arrived here from the Texas border.
Mayor Lori Lightfoot won't seek property tax hike in 2023 budget plan
Faced with staggering inflation, Mayor Lori Lightfoot announced Thursday she no longer plans to ask the City Council to approve a 2.5% property tax increase as part of her 2023 budget plan, as she also prepares to run for re-election next year.
Chicago police arrest suspect in brutal CTA Red Line attack
Chicago police arrested a suspect for a violent attack on the CTA Red Line last Saturday. Police officials announced the arrest of Solomon Washington, 30, of Chicago Heights on Wednesday in connection with the attack and a separate robbery that took place late on Sunday.
Illinois expanding COVID wastewater testing to 20 K-12 schools
The schools will be both elementary and middle schools in urban, suburban, and rural areas.
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