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3-year-old dies after being pushed off Navy Pier into Lake Michigan
Sources told CBS Chicago the boy struggled for nearly 20 minutes before he was rescued by Fire Department divers.
Good Samaritans prevent attempted kidnapping in Chicago's West Loop
Neighbors who live in the building above where this happened were woken up by the screams of a woman who was trying to get away from her alleged attempted kidnappers.
Cell phone video shows elderly CTA rider brutally attacked on Red Line
This time some hard-to-watch video shows an elderly passenger getting robbed and hit with a wine bottle.
2 dead after crashing into building in Brighton Park
Two people are dead after crashing into a building in the Brighton Park neighborhood Sunday night.
Smith INT sets up game-ending FG as Bears beat Texans 23-20
Roquan Smith set up Cairo Santos' game-ending field goal when he intercepted Davis Mills deep in Houston territory, and the Chicago Bears beat former coach Lovie Smith and the Texans 23-20 on Sunday.
Chicago police to discuss recent public safety efforts
Chicago police will speak on recent public safety efforts Monday morning.
State Sen. Karina Villa, local organizations host collection drive for National Diaper Awareness Week
The goal is to raise awareness of the problem many low-income families face to provide enough diapers to keep their children dry, clean, and healthy.
Aurora residents can sign-up for fall recycling drive-thru starting Monday
If you have electronics collecting dust at your house you can recycle them.
Lightfoot along with city leaders to provide update on bringing new busineses to LaSalle Street Corridor
The Corridor runs from the Board of Trade or Wacker Drive.
First Alert Weather
First Alert Weather: Sunny and breezy to kick off first full week of fall
Below normal temps this Monday but even colder temps for Tuesday and Wednesday when we'll struggle to get out of the 50s.
How Weather Works: Tornado Terminology
It's time to talk about tornadoes.
What First Alert Weather means to you
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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Oak Forest home where gunman killed three was subject of 2016 domestic violence call
A now-44-year-old man was arrested and charged with "domestic battery" and "criminal damage to property," but the charges were later dropped.
COMING SOON: 'PainKiller,' a CBS 2 docuseries about the Tylenol murders
On Sept. 29, 1982, a 12-year-old Elk Grove Village girl collapsed and died after taking two Tylenol capsules before going to school in the morning. Six more people would die in the days to come.
Susan Kamuda wins $363 million judgment against Sterigenics, which exposed her to cancer-causing chemicals
A jury not only believed her cancer was connected to the ethylene oxide gas emitted from the plant, but also decided the company should be punished for all of its toxic emissions.
Attorney, victim's advocate say political ad showing robbery was retraumatizing
Meanwhile, the man behind the ad stands by it.
Midwest mayors say more funds are needed to replace lead water lines
Illinois' lead pipe situation is the worst in the country.
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Good Samaritans help prevent 2nd kidnapping attempting in West Loop
This is at least the second time this has happened in the area of Sangamon between Adams and Jackson in recent weeks.
CPD to provide update on recent safety efforts
Chicago police will speak on recent public safety efforts Monday morning.
State Sen. Karina and local organizations hosting diaper drive this week
National Diaper Awareness Week kicks off this week. Volunteers will meet at the Jewel-Osco near Kirk Road and Foxfield Drive in Saint Charles to collect items.
First Alert Weather: Breezy with lows in the 60s
We have a nice stretch of weather ahead of us, but it'll be on the cool side.
Caught on video: Elderly man robbed, attacked on CTA Red Line train
This time some hard-to-watch video shows an elderly passenger getting robbed and hit with a wine bottle.
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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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Chisox eliminated in AL Central, 6th loss in row; Tigers win
Dylan Cease pitched six scoreless innings, but the White Sox bullpen got tagged and Chicago was eliminated in the AL Central with a 4-1 loss to the Detroit Tigers on Sunday.
Wisdom hits 25th homer, Cubs pull away from Pirates 8-3
Adrian Sampson wasn't supposed to be a fixture in the Chicago Cubs' starting rotation this season. He was placed on waivers twice in May — once by Chicago and once by Seattle — and optioned to the minors three times.
Smith INT sets up game-ending FG as Bears beat Texans 23-20
Roquan Smith set up Cairo Santos' game-ending field goal when he intercepted Davis Mills deep in Houston territory, and the Chicago Bears beat former coach Lovie Smith and the Texans 23-20 on Sunday.
Oviedo cruises through 7, Pirates top Cubs 6-0 to end skid
Johan Oviedo tied his career high with seven strikeouts in seven innings, and the Pittsburgh Pirates beat the Chicago Cubs 6-0 on Saturday night to snap an eight-game losing streak.
Báez eggs on White Sox fans after hitting homer, Tigers win
Javier Báez egged on Chicago fans after hitting a home run, and the Detroit Tigers won 7-2 Saturday night to push the White Sox closer to elimination in the AL Central.
White Sox manager Tony La Russa will miss remainder of 2022 season due to health issues
White Sox manager Tony La Russa will not return to his position for the remainder of the 2022 season, the team announced Saturday.
Reeling from sweep by Guardians, fading White Sox lose to Tigers
The White Sox came out still reeling from the sweep by the Guardians that all-but dashed their hopes of making the postseason a third straight year.
Quiroz hits go-ahead single in 8th, Cubs beat Pirates
The Chicago Cubs beat the Pittsburgh Pirates on Friday night for their fourth straight win.
Mount Carmel honors alum, former NFL player Glenn Foster Jr., who died in police custody in Alabama
Foster was honored with a coin toss and in-game tribute at the football game Friday night at the school.
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3-year-old dies after being pushed off Navy Pier into Lake Michigan
Sources told CBS Chicago the boy struggled for nearly 20 minutes before he was rescued by Fire Department divers.
Good Samaritans prevent attempted kidnapping in Chicago's West Loop
Neighbors who live in the building above where this happened were woken up by the screams of a woman who was trying to get away from her alleged attempted kidnappers.
Cell phone video shows elderly CTA rider brutally attacked on Red Line
This time some hard-to-watch video shows an elderly passenger getting robbed and hit with a wine bottle.
2 dead after crashing into building in Brighton Park
Two people are dead after crashing into a building in the Brighton Park neighborhood Sunday night.
Smith INT sets up game-ending FG as Bears beat Texans 23-20
Roquan Smith set up Cairo Santos' game-ending field goal when he intercepted Davis Mills deep in Houston territory, and the Chicago Bears beat former coach Lovie Smith and the Texans 23-20 on Sunday.
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Oak Forest home where gunman killed three was subject of 2016 domestic violence call
A now-44-year-old man was arrested and charged with "domestic battery" and "criminal damage to property," but the charges were later dropped.
COMING SOON: 'PainKiller,' a CBS 2 docuseries about the Tylenol murders
On Sept. 29, 1982, a 12-year-old Elk Grove Village girl collapsed and died after taking two Tylenol capsules before going to school in the morning. Six more people would die in the days to come.
Susan Kamuda wins $363 million judgment against Sterigenics, which exposed her to cancer-causing chemicals
A jury not only believed her cancer was connected to the ethylene oxide gas emitted from the plant, but also decided the company should be punished for all of its toxic emissions.
Attorney, victim's advocate say political ad showing robbery was retraumatizing
Meanwhile, the man behind the ad stands by it.
Midwest mayors say more funds are needed to replace lead water lines
Illinois' lead pipe situation is the worst in the country.
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Pediatrician who survived Highland Park parade massacre going to Washington to call for assault weapons ban
They are survivors from 12 mass shootings — hundreds of people on Thursday will gather in Washington, D.C. to push law makers to federally ban assault weapons.
Judge halts enforcement of Indiana's new ban on abortions
The injunction was sought by abortion clinic operators who argued in a lawsuit that the state constitution protects access to the medical procedure.
New York AG lawsuit claims former President Trump used Chicago Trump Tower in business fraud scheme
Attorney General Letitia James sued Mr. Trump on Wednesday for years of alleged financial fraud and inflating his net worth by billions to "enrich himself and cheat the system."
N.Y. Attorney General sues Trump over alleged business fraud
The civil suit seeks to remove the entire family from their roles in the Trump Organization.
State Sen. Emil Jones III accused of requesting bribe to protect red-light camera company
The person from whom Jones requested the bribe was actually cooperating with law enforcement, prosecutors said.
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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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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.
Legionnaires' disease cluster linked to cooling tower at church in Burbank
The church is fully cooperating with efforts to remediate the cooling tower, and is also notifying congregants.
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.
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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.
Bed Bath & Beyond closing 6 stores in Illinois
Four of the stores are in the Chicago area: Gurnee, Schaumburg, Joliet, and Bourbonnais. The other two are in downstate Carbondale and Fairview Heights.
A firsthand look at the concept of air taxis, which CEO says would make short trips in fraction of time
CBS 2's Charlie De Mar joined Andre Stein, chief executive officer of Eve Air Mobility, on a helicopter ride from Tinley Park to the city.
Many steps remain before Bears' Arlington Heights stadium plan can go ahead, suburb's mayor says
The Chicago Bears have been under contract to purchase the Arlington Park racetrack property for about a year.
Could Chicago lure second NFL team if the Bears leave Soldier Field? Expert says it's not realistic
Mayor Lightfoot has said there are a lot of other cities that have two NFL teams. In fact, there are only two – sort of.
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Chisox eliminated in AL Central, 6th loss in row; Tigers win
Dylan Cease pitched six scoreless innings, but the White Sox bullpen got tagged and Chicago was eliminated in the AL Central with a 4-1 loss to the Detroit Tigers on Sunday.
Wisdom hits 25th homer, Cubs pull away from Pirates 8-3
Adrian Sampson wasn't supposed to be a fixture in the Chicago Cubs' starting rotation this season. He was placed on waivers twice in May — once by Chicago and once by Seattle — and optioned to the minors three times.
Smith INT sets up game-ending FG as Bears beat Texans 23-20
Roquan Smith set up Cairo Santos' game-ending field goal when he intercepted Davis Mills deep in Houston territory, and the Chicago Bears beat former coach Lovie Smith and the Texans 23-20 on Sunday.
Oviedo cruises through 7, Pirates top Cubs 6-0 to end skid
Johan Oviedo tied his career high with seven strikeouts in seven innings, and the Pittsburgh Pirates beat the Chicago Cubs 6-0 on Saturday night to snap an eight-game losing streak.
Báez eggs on White Sox fans after hitting homer, Tigers win
Javier Báez egged on Chicago fans after hitting a home run, and the Detroit Tigers won 7-2 Saturday night to push the White Sox closer to elimination in the AL Central.
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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.
As Riot Fest begins, new proposal would make it harder for such events to use public space
Riot Fest has been in Douglass Park in the North Lawndale neighborhood for six years.
Chicago jazz legend Ramsey Lewis dies at age 87
Lewis grew up in the Cabrini Green housing project. He started taking piano lessons at a young age and played piano at church, where his father was choir director.
CBS 2 Vault: The Ramsey Lewis Trio reunites for 1982 concert series after 14 years
CBS 2's Harry Porterfield talked with the jazz legends for the old CBS 2 Sunday evening news magazine show "Two on Two."
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Good Samaritans help prevent 2nd kidnapping attempting in West Loop
This is at least the second time this has happened in the area of Sangamon between Adams and Jackson in recent weeks.
CPD to provide update on recent safety efforts
Chicago police will speak on recent public safety efforts Monday morning.
State Sen. Karina and local organizations hosting diaper drive this week
National Diaper Awareness Week kicks off this week. Volunteers will meet at the Jewel-Osco near Kirk Road and Foxfield Drive in Saint Charles to collect items.
First Alert Weather: Breezy with lows in the 60s
We have a nice stretch of weather ahead of us, but it'll be on the cool side.
Caught on video: Elderly man robbed, attacked on CTA Red Line train
This time some hard-to-watch video shows an elderly passenger getting robbed and hit with a wine bottle.
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