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Chicago police shoot man who broke into Homan Square facility and grabbed guns during SWAT training
The Homan Square site is home to the Chicago Police Department's evidence and recovered property section; and serves as the base for several specialized units, including the SWAT unit.
Players face suspensions after fight during Kenwood Academy vs. Morgan Park football game
It was the culmination of an ugly game in which several players and coaches were ejected for unsportsmanlike conduct.
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.
Video documents suspected road-rage shooting that wounded Chicago Police officer in Irving Park
A hunt for the shooter continues.
In wake of Oak Forest murder-suicide, domestic violence prevention advocates spread awareness
CBS 2 Investigator Megan Hickey has been digging into the red flags in the case.
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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.
In wake of Oak Forest murder-suicide, domestic violence prevention advocates spread awareness
CBS 2 Investigator Megan Hickey has been digging into the red flags in the case.
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.
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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.
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.
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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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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.
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.
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Players face suspensions after fight during Kenwood Academy vs. Morgan Park football game
It was the culmination of an ugly game in which several players and coaches were ejected for unsportsmanlike conduct.
Chicago Bulls open training camp without starting point guard Lonzo Ball
The Bulls added veteran guard Goran Dragic, 36, to the roster in the offseason.
Roquan Smith says he expects big plays from himself after performance in Bears win over Texans
After not practicing all last week with a hip injury, Smith led the defense in production with 16 tackles and a key interception.
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.
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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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Chicago First Alert Weather: Chilly Tuesday morning
CBS 2 Chief Meteorologist Albert Ramon has your 10 p.m. First Alert Weather forecast for Monday, Sept. 26, 2022.
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.
Widespread disappointment after Morgan Park-Kenwood football brawl
The on-field brawl was the culmination of an ugly game in which several players and coaches were ejected for unsportsmanlike conduct. CBS 2's Charlie De Mar reports.
Vigil held in Oak Forest for family members killed in murder-suicide
In addition to mourning, the focus was also to let residents, and the broader public, know that no matter how “bad” a relationship gets, there are options for help.
Safety concerns mount after man sneaks into SWAT training at Homan Square CPD facility
The man was shot by police after sneaking into the training and grabbing guns. CBS 2's Jermont Terry reports.
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