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"Donald was very responsible, respectful, reliable. He would give you the shirt off his back."
Police said this was not a random act and are calling this shooting targeted.
The incident happened when a boat reversed and collided with a raft that was caught underneath.
The singer is charged with child pornography and obstruction of justice.
"This is a child who is in DCFS's care due to concerns about abuse and neglect; and what does DCFS say to the little girl? Here. Here's an office. Go sleep on the floor of this office," Cook County Public guardian Charles Golbert said.
The fair runs until Aug. 21.
The organization "The Mission Continues" said they pick a city to help every year.
Authorities said it happened just after 2:00 Monday afternoon in the 5000 block of North Troy.
Police said the scam artist has posed as an inspector checking out carbon monoxide detectors, and demanded money for his services.
Highs will be in the low 80s in Chicago, but mid to upper 70s along the lakeshore.
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.
The timeshare owner says the business sent him elaborate emails and documentation, but the requests for money went on and on – until he was out more than $300,000.
Attorneys say it all started with a driver rolling through a stop sign.
With the Chicago federal trial for R. Kelly and two of his associates set to begin in less than two weeks, attorneys for one of the defendants – Derrell McDavid – filed a bizarre motion in court Wednesday.
That length of time made for a rough situation for people living in the building, and raised questions about why it took so long.
The Illinois Secretary of State's office said the women, Jennifer Fernandez of Carpentersville, had a valid driver's license and no offenses on her record.
Monday was "Senior Day" at the Illinois State Fair in Springfield. Adults 60 and older received free admission and enjoyed activities just for them.
Dozens of veterans from as far as Puerto Rico and Seattle have come together in Chicago, hoping to give back. It's called "Operation Chi Town Salute" and it's bringing gardens, fresh paint and some clean up to parts of Englewood and Little Village.
CBS 2's Shardaa Gray spoke to his sister who says the family is simply trying to make sense of what happened this weekend, saying her world has been turned upside down.
Hundreds of people inside the park ran for their safety. CBS 2's Marissa Perlman spoke with one teenage boy who was inside the park and used his instincts to keep himself and his friends safe.
Chicago police are warning downtown businesses about a scammer posing as an inspector.
"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.
Between COVID, rising prices, and staffing shortages, the need is great.
People on Chicago's North Side were forced to run for safety as an out-of-control party bus sideswiped a string of cars Saturday.
"Our community's feelings about this are complex and the concerns are complex," said Ald. Maria Hadden (49th).
Block clubs have long been a bedrock in Chicago and help bring communities together.
So far this year, the centers have served 2,163 guests. Last year in total, the number was 422.
The Chicago Love Fridge is celebrating its second year operating free community refrigerators around the city.
CBS 2's Marybel González spoke Thursday to the founders about their mission.
"It feels like you are giving life to the world," said Claudia Galeno-Sanchez.
"You go into a corner you go a little bit faster or you risk going into the wall. Adrenaline goes right up and it's awesome. That's why I love it."
CBS 2's Jackie Kostek caught up with the rising racer at his Turn 3 team garage in Mundelein.
Gordon, a star for the Washington Huskies in college, expects to make his NFL debut in his home state.
Bears rookie cornerback Kyler Gordon is ready for a homecoming on Thursday, as he expects to make his preseason debut against the Seattle Seahawks.
CBS 2's Jackie Kostek caught up with the rising racer at his Turn 3 team garage in Mundelein.
AJ Pollock and Andrew Vaughn homered, Lance Lynn threw six solid innings and the Chicago White Sox beat the Detroit Tigers 5-3 on Sunday to complete a three-game sweep.
Jose Barrero hit a tiebreaking RBI single in Cincinnati's three-run fifth inning, and the Reds stopped a five-game slide with an 8-5 victory over the Chicago Cubs on Sunday.
Andrew Vaughn hit a tiebreaking single in the seventh inning for the second consecutive night, AJ Pollock homered in the eighth and the Chicago White Sox beat the Detroit Tigers 6-4 on Saturday night.
Ian Happ, Willson Contreras and Franmil Reyes homered, and the Chicago Cubs beat the stumbling Cincinnati Reds 7-2 on Saturday night.
"Donald was very responsible, respectful, reliable. He would give you the shirt off his back."
Police said this was not a random act and are calling this shooting targeted.
The incident happened when a boat reversed and collided with a raft that was caught underneath.
The singer is charged with child pornography and obstruction of justice.
"This is a child who is in DCFS's care due to concerns about abuse and neglect; and what does DCFS say to the little girl? Here. Here's an office. Go sleep on the floor of this office," Cook County Public guardian Charles Golbert said.
The timeshare owner says the business sent him elaborate emails and documentation, but the requests for money went on and on – until he was out more than $300,000.
Attorneys say it all started with a driver rolling through a stop sign.
With the Chicago federal trial for R. Kelly and two of his associates set to begin in less than two weeks, attorneys for one of the defendants – Derrell McDavid – filed a bizarre motion in court Wednesday.
That length of time made for a rough situation for people living in the building, and raised questions about why it took so long.
The Illinois Secretary of State's office said the women, Jennifer Fernandez of Carpentersville, had a valid driver's license and no offenses on her record.
"Getting a search warrant is the first step toward gathering evidence," Miller said. "There might not be any crime committed and the document just sits in a file and that's the end of the story."
The Justice Department is investigating the former president for potential Espionage Act violations.
The Justice Department asked a federal court to unseal the warrant, citing public interest in the case, and Trump said he encouraged its release.
Attorney General Merrick Garland revealed he "personally approved" the extraordinary decision to seek the warrant.
The Justice Department asked a judge to unseal the search warrant and inventory, but Trump lawyers are considering releasing material prior to a ruling.
In light of the crime trend, law enforcement wants everyone to know what's going on and how best to protect themselves and their cars.
U.S. District Judge Charles Breyer said, for more than a decade, Walgreens pharmacies in San Francisco dispensed hundreds of thousands of opioid prescriptions without performing enough due diligence.
The scammers make the websites look real as they trick customers to enter their information to create a bank account.
The GDP a measure of total spending on goods and services across the economy, fell at an annual rate of 0.9 percent, the Commerce Department said Thursday.
The Consumer Price Index reports the price of gas skyrocketed nearly 60 percent over the last year – and it's of course far from the only commodity affected.
Some of Thorley Industries' 4moms products pose asphyxiation risk to babies big enough to crawl under their seats.
The pain was so excruciating that a prescribed opioid didn't even help – that was Carson Twitchell's experience after he contracted monkeypox last month.
Chicago's top health official says the rush is on to get more monkeypox vaccine doses to those who need them, as infections continue to rise.
The United States now counts more infections from the virus than any other country in the world. Since May, cases have grown from zero to 6,617.
The declaration could help the federal government respond as the number of cases grows and demand for the vaccine far exceeds supply around the country.
The artist is launching "93 Boyz" this weekend.
The Long Grove village manager said he has received hundreds of emails about the proposal for a Range USA shop
The departments affected include technology and sales.
In the town of Tonica – less than two hours away from Chicago and right next to Starved Rock State Park – a hidden treasure sits on 96 acres of preserved land.
Operators of the new theatre hope enhancing the experience will draw back crowds not since since before the pandemic.
"You go into a corner you go a little bit faster or you risk going into the wall. Adrenaline goes right up and it's awesome. That's why I love it."
Gordon, a star for the Washington Huskies in college, expects to make his NFL debut in his home state.
AJ Pollock and Andrew Vaughn homered, Lance Lynn threw six solid innings and the Chicago White Sox beat the Detroit Tigers 5-3 on Sunday to complete a three-game sweep.
Jose Barrero hit a tiebreaking RBI single in Cincinnati's three-run fifth inning, and the Reds stopped a five-game slide with an 8-5 victory over the Chicago Cubs on Sunday.
Andrew Vaughn hit a tiebreaking single in the seventh inning for the second consecutive night, AJ Pollock homered in the eighth and the Chicago White Sox beat the Detroit Tigers 6-4 on Saturday night.
Actor Anne Heche was placed in a medically induced coma a few days after crashing her car into a Mar Vista home last Friday.
Her husband John Easterling announced her passing on her Facebook page.
A preview performance of Broadway in Chicago's new show "The Devil Wears Prada" had a very special guest in attendance this week.
The Office of Emergency Management and Communications said 68 people were transported by ambulance from Lollapalooza this year, compared with 102 last year.
Lightfoot's office said the deal comes with an "estimated future financial impact of nearly $4 billion for the Chicago economy."
Monday was "Senior Day" at the Illinois State Fair in Springfield. Adults 60 and older received free admission and enjoyed activities just for them.
Dozens of veterans from as far as Puerto Rico and Seattle have come together in Chicago, hoping to give back. It's called "Operation Chi Town Salute" and it's bringing gardens, fresh paint and some clean up to parts of Englewood and Little Village.
CBS 2's Shardaa Gray spoke to his sister who says the family is simply trying to make sense of what happened this weekend, saying her world has been turned upside down.
Hundreds of people inside the park ran for their safety. CBS 2's Marissa Perlman spoke with one teenage boy who was inside the park and used his instincts to keep himself and his friends safe.
Chicago police are warning downtown businesses about a scammer posing as an inspector.
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Red carpet looks from the 61st annual GRAMMY Awards on CBS.
Check out some of the exceptional nominees for the 2018 GRAMMYs, only on CBS!