Shots damage SUV on Kennedy Expressway
Gunfire damaged a sport-utility vehicle on the outbound Kennedy Expressway near Addison Street Friday afternoon. Kris Habermehl reports from Chopper 2.
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At least five catalytic converters found after Irving Park car crash just after reported theft
Catalytic converter thefts are sharply on the rise in Chicago and nationwide. CBS 2's Tara Molina reports.
TV host Will Clinger attacked, robbed on CTA Red Line
The longtime "Wild Chicago" host was attacked at the Addison Street station late Monday. CBS 2 Political Investigator Dana Kozlov reports.
Concrete falls in a pedestrian tunnel under DuSable Lake Shore Drive again
Heavy chunks of concrete have fallen from the roof of a pedestrian tunnel under DuSable Lake Shore Drive again.
Concerns mount over falling concrete in pedestrian tunnel at Addison Street
Heavy chunks of concrete fell from the roof of a pedestrian tunnel under DuSable Lake Shore Drive again. CBS 2's Jermont Terry reports.
Teen Charged With Carjacking Man At Gunpoint Near Wrigley Field In December
A 17-year-old boy was charged Tuesday with carjacking a man at gunpoint near Wrigley Field in December.
Brett Dimick Has Been Indicted In Wrigleyville Hit-And-Run That Killed Woman, But Survivor Doesn't Feel Comforted
We first told you about the horrifying hit-and-run crash in Wrigleyville back in August – two young women were struck at the corner of Addison and Fremont streets, and one of them died. Now, four months later, the man behind the wheel of the BMW that hit the young women has been indicted by a grand jury.
Crash Shuts Down Southbound DuSable Lake Shore Drive At Addison Street
All lanes of southbound DuSable Lake Shore Drive were closed late Friday after an accident.
Brett Dimick Charged With Striking 2 Women, Killing One, In August Hit-And-Run Near Wrigley Field
A man has been arrested and charged with striking two women with his car in a hit-and-run just steps from Wrigley Field this past summer – killing one and injuring the other.
Dog Groomer Transportation Van Found After Being Stolen With 3 Dogs Inside In Lakeview
A dog grooming business reported its transportation van was located late Thursday after being stolen with three dogs inside.
Woman Who Survived Lakeview Hit-And-Run That Killed Best Friend Sophie Allen Wonders Why There Has Been No Arrest
A survivor spoke out Monday, weeks after a hit-and-run just steps from Wrigley Field killed her best friend.
Woman Struck, Killed By Driver In Hit-And-Run Near Wrigley Field Identified As Sophie Elizabeth Allen Of Orlando, Florida
The woman who was killed over the weekend when a driver hit her along with another woman steps from Wrigley Field has been identified as Sophie Elizabeth Allen of Orlando, Florida.
One Woman Killed, Another Injured Upon Being Hit By Car Near Wrigley Field, Town Hall District Police Station In Lakeview; Driver Runs Off
One woman was killed and another was injured Saturday wen they were hit by a car in Lakeview – only about a block from Wrigley Field and right across the street from the Town Hall (19th) District police station.
One Man Dead, One Injured After Porsche Hits 5 Vehicles On Addison Street A Few Blocks From Wrigley Field
One man is dead and another was injured when a car hit five different vehicles Wednesday on Addison Street a few blocks west of Wrigley Field.
Woman Seriously Injured In Hit-And-Run In Lakeview, Half A Mile West Of Wrigley Field
A woman was struck and seriously injured by a car in a hit-and-run Tuesday evening half a mile west of Wrigley Field in Lakeview.
Death Investigation Underway After Passenger Found Unresponsive On CTA Red Line Train At Addison Stop; Delays Expected
CTA Red Line trains are delayed after a passenger was found unresponsive at the Addison Street stop early Monday morning.
Shuttered By Pandemic Last Summer, Guthrie's Tavern In Wrigleyville Has New Owner And Will Be Reopening
Guthrie's Tavern just west of Wrigley Field announced back in July that it was going out of business as a result of the coronavirus pandemic, but it's going to be making a comeback after all.
Officer Injured In Dunning On Tuesday Was Pulled Into Car While Trying To Arrest Man, Police Say
A Chicago Police officer who was injured on Tuesday in the Dunning neighborhood was pulled into a car while trying to arrest a man, police said Wednesday.
Chicago Police Officer Injured During Traffic Stop In Dunning
A Chicago Police officer was injured Tuesday afternoon during a traffic stop in the Dunning neighborhood.
Private Ambulance Overturned In Crash At Addison And Kimball
A crash left an ambulance overturned Thursday evening on the city's Northwest Side.
MISSING: Julina Hernandez, 13, From Portage Park
Police on Tuesday evening were asking for the public's help in finding a 13-year-old girl who was last seen a night earlier in the Portage Park neighborhood.
Investigators Probe Cause Of Old Irving Park Neighborhood Commercial Building Fire
There was no word late Sunday on what caused a fire in a commercial building in the Old Irving Park neighborhood.
Last Call At Guthrie's Tavern As Many Worry About Future Of Other Chicago Bars Amid Pandemic
It was last call Thursday night at the venerable Guthrie's Tavern in Wrigleyville Thursday night, as the coronavirus pandemic claimed another victim.
Wrigleyville's Guthrie's Tavern Announces It Is Going Out Of Business Amid Reimposed Restrictions On Bars
Guthrie's Tavern in Wrigleyville announced Monday that it is going out of business.
The Dugout Bar In Wrigleyville Caught On Camera Violating State And City Reopening Guidelines; Owner Says He's Not Breaking Any Rules
A Wrigleyville bar was caught on camera breaking the state and city's reopening guidelines, and other bar owners and bartenders said they're worried the bar's bad behavior will end up costing everyone.
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8-month-old baby returned safely after home invasion in Irving Park
Police said this is incident is "domestic related."
Ald. Sophia King announces campaign for mayor
She represents the 4th Ward--Bronzeville, Hyde Park and Kenwood.
Mayor Lightfoot releases budget forecast with $127.9 million shortfall, $42.7 million property tax hike
That property tax hike is about half of what she could have sought under the plan approved by the City Council two years ago tying annual property tax increases to the rise in the consumer price index.
Southwest Side neighbors on edge after car enthusiast takeover turns violent
Residents of the Marquette Park area also fear another takeover could get out of hand again.
Official in charge of overseeing Chicago Police reforms fired a day after critical email to Supt. David Brown
For almost two years, Robert Boik has been in charge of making sure the Chicago Police Department complied with a 2019 consent decree.
Catch glimpse of last supermoon of the year this week
Be sure to look up at the sky this week and enjoy the last supermoon of the year.
3 Chicago-area residents charged with COVID-19-relief fraud
Prosecutors allege the defendants fraudulently obtained more than $2.75 million in small business loans.
Mike Ditka's Super Bowl sweater up for auction
Legendary Bears coach Mike Ditka's Super Bowl XX sweater vest is being sold through Heritage Auctions, and bids have already topped $30,000.
Man seriously wounded after shooting in West Garfield Park
Police said the victim was standing outside when he heard shots and felt pain.
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8-month-old baby returned safely after home invasion in Irving Park
Police said this is incident is "domestic related."
Ald. Sophia King announces campaign for mayor
She represents the 4th Ward--Bronzeville, Hyde Park and Kenwood.
Mayor Lightfoot releases budget forecast with $127.9 million shortfall, $42.7 million property tax hike
That property tax hike is about half of what she could have sought under the plan approved by the City Council two years ago tying annual property tax increases to the rise in the consumer price index.
Southwest Side neighbors on edge after car enthusiast takeover turns violent
Residents of the Marquette Park area also fear another takeover could get out of hand again.
Official in charge of overseeing Chicago Police reforms fired a day after critical email to Supt. David Brown
For almost two years, Robert Boik has been in charge of making sure the Chicago Police Department complied with a 2019 consent decree.
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Offer to buy timeshare for over $1 million turns out to be elaborate scam
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.
$33.5 million verdict ordered against Village of Dolton in deadly 2016 crash involving police
Attorneys say it all started with a driver rolling through a stop sign.
New motion in R. Kelly case claims deceptive practices by former lead prosecutor
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.
Englewood building residents go for 12 days without water service
That length of time made for a rough situation for people living in the building, and raised questions about why it took so long.
How did a driver end up going the wrong way on I-90, causing crash that killed six?
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.
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Trump says he took the Fifth in New York fraud investigation
The deposition is part of a wide-ranging probe into Trump's business practices by New York Attorney General Letitia James.
Tim Michels wins Wisconsin GOP governor primary, will face Gov. Tony Evers
Tim Michels, a wealthy businessman endorsed by former President Donald Trump, won the Republican primary for Wisconsin governor on Tuesday and will face Democratic Gov. Tony Evers.
Democrat Barnes set to challenge GOP Wisconsin Sen. Johnson
Wisconsin Lt. Gov. Mandela Barnes won the Democratic Senate primary on Tuesday and will face two-term Republican Sen. Ron Johnson in what is expected to be one of the country's most competitive races as the parties battle for control of the U.S. Senate.
Neighbors push back against proposal for gun shop, shooting range in Long Grove
The Long Grove village manager said he has received hundreds of emails about the proposal for a Range USA shop
Offer to buy timeshare for over $1 million turns out to be elaborate scam
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.
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Illinois AG warns of scam using phony websites to target banking customers
The scammers make the websites look real as they trick customers to enter their information to create a bank account.
Are we in a recession? An expert says yes, but there's a sliver of good news about falling prices
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.
Inflation is at 40-year high, and one expert says cost of living is even worse than numbers say
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.
Flight delays and cancellations are expected to be a disaster this holiday weekend
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.
After losing rental income, Chicago man gets stuck with long wait from state assistance program
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.
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Chicago expecting 20,000 more monkeypox doses in coming weeks.
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.
Chicago launches public health plan for monkeypox
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.
U.S. declares monkeypox outbreak a public health emergency
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.
Are "Novids" special or just lucky at avoiding COVID-19?
It's estimated that more than 70% of Americans have had COVID, but we all know someone who says they've never had it.
Northalsted Market Days organizers focus on safety amid monkeypox outbreak
Market Days will be held this Saturday and Sunday along Halsted Street from Addison Street south to Belmont Avenue.
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Neighbors push back against proposal for gun shop, shooting range in Long Grove
The Long Grove village manager said he has received hundreds of emails about the proposal for a Range USA shop
Groupon lays off 500 employees
The departments affected include technology and sales.
Camp Aramoni brings boutique camping experience to site less than two hours away from Chicago
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.
New 'first class' theatre at Wheeling Town Center hopes to draw back in-person crowds
Operators of the new theatre hope enhancing the experience will draw back crowds not since since before the pandemic.
Meet Kyriakos 'Carl' Damianides, proudly at the helm of the Sky-Ride Tap downtown for 50 years
Imagine working at a place 50 years and hoping for 50 more – all because of the people.
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Mike Ditka's Super Bowl sweater up for auction
Legendary Bears coach Mike Ditka's Super Bowl XX sweater vest is being sold through Heritage Auctions, and bids have already topped $30,000.
Cubs score four in 7th, but blow lead and lose to Nats
The Washington Nationals regrouped after blowing a three-run lead, beating the Cubs Tuesday night.
Minus All-Star Tim Anderson, White Sox split twinbill with KC
Lenyn Sosa hit his first major league home run and Yoan Moncada also connected as the Chicago White Sox, minus injured All-Star shortstop Tim Anderson, beat the Kansas City Royals Tuesday night to split a doubleheader.
Sky still in gear for No. 1 seed in WNBA playoffs after loss to Seattle Storm
Breanna Stewart had 25 points and nine rebounds, Gabby Williams added 21 points and seven assists, and the Seattle Storm set a WNBA record with 37 assists in a victory over the Chicago Sky on Tuesday night.
Bears LB Roquan Smith requests trade, says "new front office regime doesn't value me"
"I've been trying to get something done that's fair since April, but their focus has been on trying to take advantage of me," Smith said of the Bears' front office.
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Olivia Newton-John, beloved singer and actress, dies at 73
Her husband John Easterling announced her passing on her Facebook page.
Elton John stops to see preview of Broadway In Chicago's 'The Devil Wears Prada'
A preview performance of Broadway in Chicago's new show "The Devil Wears Prada" had a very special guest in attendance this week.
Ambulance transports, arrests at Lollapalooza down this year compared with last
The Office of Emergency Management and Communications said 68 people were transported by ambulance from Lollapalooza this year, compared with 102 last year.
Lightfoot announces 10-year deal extension to host Lollapalooza in Chicago
Lightfoot's office said the deal comes with an "estimated future financial impact of nearly $4 billion for the Chicago economy."
Mary Alice, Emmy and Tony winning actress, dead at 85
She won a Tony Award for her starring role in "Fences" on Broadway, and an Emmy Award for her supporting role in the TV series "I'll Fly Away."
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Protest tonight in support of Anthony Alvarez, shot and killed by CPD
Protesters plan to gather Wednesday night to call for the indictment of the Chicago police officer who shot and killed 22-year-old Anthony Alvarez last year.
Chicago First Alert Weather: Normal for August
CBS 2 meteorologist Ed Curran has a look at the extended forecast.
Last supermoon of the year happening this week
The August full moon is known as the Sturgeon moon.
8-month-old baby returned safely after home invasion in Irving Park
The Chicago Fire Department said the 8-month-old girl was taken to Swedish Hospital where her condition was stabilized Wednesday morning.
Mayor Lightfoot's 2023 budget forecast includes $42.7 million property tax hike
Facing the smallest budget shortfall of her tenure, a $127.9 million deficit for 2023, Mayor Lori Lightfoot is expecting a $42.7 million property tax hike as she prepares to run for a second term.
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