80-year-old man dies after house fire in Auburn Gresham
Fire officials say an 80-year-old man was taken to the University of Chicago Medical Center for minor smoke inhalation and was later pronounced dead.
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Teen in critical condition after drive-by shooting
The 15-year-old boy was shot on Racine Avenue in Auburn Gresham.
Boy, 15, critically wounded in Chicago shooting
No arrests had been made late Tuesday, and detectives are investigating.
Two teens charged in carjacking, murder of elderly man in Auburn Gresham
"He was a community man, and he just cared for others. He was very caring to other people, and so this is very devastating that this would happen to anyone, not just him."
Irika Sargent emcees benefit for Greater Auburn Gresham Development Corporation
The group does great work in the Auburn Gresham community – investing in economic development, education, housing, and health and wellness.
Healthy Lifestyle Hub celebrates one year in Auburn Gresham
Dubbed the "Miracle on 79th Street," the hub brought several services to an under-resourced area, including medical and dental, a pharmacy, a cafe, and a bank.
Healthy Lifestyle Hub in Auburn Gresham celebrates one year, benefit dinner next week
Dubbed the Miracle on 79th Street, the hub brought several services to an under-resourced area, including medical and dental, a pharmacy, a café, and a bank. Read more
86-year-old man killed in Auburn Gresham shooting
Neighbors and family described Charles Hobson Sr. as a caring grandfather-figure and "man of God."
Family, neighbors stunned after 86-year-old grandfather shot and killed in Chicago
An 86-year-old man was shot and killed in the Auburn Gresham neighborhood Saturday morning.
St. Sabina hosting final peace walk of the summer in Auburn Gresham
Church members and other activists began gathering every week this summer, demanding an end to violence and senseless killings.
Man accused of trapping two firefighters in home was out on bond awaiting new murder trial
Jordan had served 14 years of a 35-year sentence for the 2005 murder of 35-year-old Aaron Dickens when he was granted in a new trial in 2019.
No bond for man accused of holding firefighters at knifepoint in Auburn Gresham
Melvin Jordan was out on bond awaiting a new trial in a 2005 murder when he was arrested on charges of holding two firefighters at knifepoint in an Auburn Gresham basement. As CBS 2's Suzanne Le Mignot reports, that bond has now been revoked.
Man who trapped 2 firefighters in Auburn Gresham home faces attempted murder charges
A 47-year-old man is facing attempted murder and kidnapping charges for allegedly holding two firefighters at knifepoint in Auburn Gresham this week.
Man set fire to car in garage, locked 2 firefighters in home in Auburn Gresham, police say
Emergency crews were able to get inside the home and free the firefighters.
Firefighters held hostage after responding to garage fire in Auburn Gresham
The garage and a vehicle inside were destroyed by fire – and we were told when the chain of events happened, the property was booby-trapped. CBS 2's Sabrina Franza reports.
Authorities: Man set fire to garage, locked firefighters in home
The arsonist held the firefighters hostage and threatened to kill them. CBS 2's Sabrina Franza reports.
Police arrest homeowner who locked 2 firefighters in basement of Auburn Gresham home
The owner had a knife and forced the two men into his basement.
Saint Sabina hosting free water giveaway in Auburn Gresham
Saint Sabina in Auburn Gresham is giving out free bottles of water on Wednesday.
Saint Sabina giving away free water bottles to help keep cool
Saint Sabina in Auburn Gresham is giving out free bottles of water on Wednesday.
Antiviolence group partners with restaurant for backpack giveaway
The Impac Group Foundation is working with S2 Grills to give away 1,000 backpacks. CBS 2's Shardaa Gray reports.
Grandson of well-known community activist will be laid to rest Friday
RaShaun Hood was shot and killed last month in Auburn Gresham.
Grandson of community activist shot, killed in Auburn Gresham to be laid to rest
RaShaun Hood was found shot and killed last month in Auburn Gresham.
Young mother shot and killed in Auburn Gresham "was just the life of the party"
It's unclear if the shooting was retaliation for a shooting on the same block 10 days prior.
Shooting kills mother, leaves 2-year-old boy, father, and another man wounded
"All acts of violence are difficult to deal with, but it's especially difficult when there's a child involved," said Chicago Police Chief of Patrol Brian McDermott.
Auburn Gresham shooting leaves mother dead, father and 2-year-old injured
Police said a black vehicle pulled up and approached, and the occupants exited and fired in the direction of the victims. CBS 2's Marybel Gonzalez reports.
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HUD cites aldermanic prerogative fueling segregation in Chicago
HUD said that is a violation of the Fair Housing Act and could expose the city to sanctions.
Man wanted into Chicago homicide slams into school bus following pursuit in Milwaukee
The school bus ended up on its side, and several other vehicles were also damaged.
Legal expert on rap lyrics as evidence in Young Thug RICO trial
The trial could serve as a window into how prosecutors will go after former President Donald Trump and how they use rap lyrics as evidence.
DuPage Woodworkers make toys by hand for hundreds of kids
The woodworkers are partnering with seven nonprofits this year.
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Migrants say they were kicked out of Chicago Police station and into frigid cold
"This is not a game," a police captain is heard saying on video. "I want everybody out this station; out this lobby… all this junk out of here."
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HUD cites aldermanic prerogative fueling segregation in Chicago
HUD said that is a violation of the Fair Housing Act and could expose the city to sanctions.
Man wanted into Chicago homicide slams into school bus following pursuit in Milwaukee
The school bus ended up on its side, and several other vehicles were also damaged.
Legal expert on rap lyrics as evidence in Young Thug RICO trial
The trial could serve as a window into how prosecutors will go after former President Donald Trump and how they use rap lyrics as evidence.
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Man called to report SUV on train tracks in Michigan, but Amtrak train hit it anyway
Amtrak said they were never notified of the SUV on the tracks before the crash last week, was despite a warning call a full 41 minutes earlier.
Could 'design flaw' blamed for Yellow Line accident be a broader problem on the CTA?
The National Transportation Safety Board said the Chicago Transit Authority was operating on out-of-date information with regard to stopping lengths.
After 38 are injured when CTA train hits snowplow, questions about what went wrong
National Transportation Safety Board investigators will be digging into the train crash - piece by piece.
Parents furious after girls are subjected to racist taunts at Minooka Community High
Minooka Community High School has faced allegations of tolerating racism in the classroom before.
Fallen Chicago firefighter Andrew Price remembered as a "light of sunshine"
Price's body was escorted to the Medical Examiner's office alongside his friends and family on Monday.
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Former Illinois House GOP leader Jim Durkin won't run for Cook County state's attorney
"If you're going to run in a race, you have to run knowing that you have a good chance of winning, and I see no path winning with Trump at the top of the ticket," Durkin said.
U.S. Sen. Dick Durbin leads Senate Judiciary Committee hearing on gun violence crisis
"Across the country, gun violence is a public health epidemic, plain and simple," Durbin said.
Jurors hear wiretapped conversations between Ed Burke, mole Danny Solis
At the time, Solis was also a sitting member of the Chicago City Council, as alderman of the 25th Ward.
House begins latest effort to expel George Santos after damning ethics probe
The House will try for a third time this year to expel New York Rep. George Santos after the Ethics Committee released a scathing report detailing his alleged lawbreaking.
Burger King franchisee operations manager testifies on pressure from former Ald. Ed Burke
Meanwhile, one of the attorneys for Burke co-defendant Peter Andrews tested positive for COVID-19.
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St. Charles residents flee senior community after 300% increase in costs
Over the last several weeks, the Saint Charles senior living community has become a bit of a ghost town.
Rivers Casino Des Plaines warns of data breach affecting customer, staffer information
Casino officials said on Thursday, Nov. 2, they determined hackers got into their system and stole personal information about Rivers Casino staffers, customers, and online sports book customers.
Illinois congressman steps in after feds fail to reimburse COVID-19 testing labs
We previously told you about small business owner Janine Morabito's struggle after getting stiffed by Uncle Sam. There are several others in the same boat.
Consumer watchdog lists '10 Worst Toys' for 2023, highlights child safety concerns
W.A.T.C.H. – World Against Toys Causing Harm – issued a list Wednesday of toys they said are hazardous and should not be in children's hands.
Whereabouts of Chicago area woman's 2019 tax return is a mystery for more than three years
CBS 2's Lauren Victory unraveled what went wrong.
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UChicago study finds fatty acid found in some red meat can help fight cancer
Before you grab your steak knife, the scientists emphasize that the point of the study is not to advise people to eat more red meat.
Northwestern student says he was hit by norovirus outbreak, and it sent him to ER
The City of Evanston has linked the outbreak to the Big Wig Tacos & Burritos at 950 Church St. in downtown Evanston, which had a $1 burrito night for Northwestern students this past weekend.
Norovirus outbreak linked to $1 burrito special for Northwestern University students
Investigators have learned that people reported stomach cramps, vomiting, and diarrhea after eating at Big Wig Tacos & Burritos.
Peaches, plums, nectarines recalled due to deadly listeria outbreak
CDC investigating fruit from HMC Farms after one person died and 10 are hospitalized following a listeria outbreak.
Another eye drop recall pulls 28 products from store shelves
Kilitch Healthcare India is recalling the products more than three weeks after the FDA warned against their use.
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Who is moving into those vacant Bed, Bath & Beyond stores?
Who will be moving into closed Bed, Bath & Beyond stores nationwide and in the Chicago area? Court documents provide some clues.
South Shore yoga studio strives for inclusive, calm vibe
It's Small Business Saturday 2023, a big day to highlight the success of entrepreneurs who started small and are working hard to make it big.
Shoppers turn out in Ravenswood for Small Business Saturday
Three of the trolleys were running on Small Business Saturday, making eight stops in Ravenswood so people could visit their favorite shops.
Chicago's Berlin nightclub closes doors; union says club made "wrong decision"
Berlin announced that "the party" ended at 5 a.m. Sunday, Nov. 19.
Chicago's Big Shoulders Coffee tops list of best independent coffee shops
"With multiple locations in the Chicago area, Big Shoulders Coffee is a must-stop for no-nonsense artisan beans, roasted to perfection," USA Today wrote.
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Blackhawks get goals from Dickinson, 3 others, top Kraken
The Blackhawks had dropped six of seven. They held off the Kraken in the final minutes.
Bulls get pounded by Celtics, have now lost 8 of 9
DeMar DeRozan and Coby White led the Bulls with 19 points apiece.
Blackhawks to terminate Corey Perry's contract for "unacceptable" conduct
The Blackhawks said Perry engaged in "unacceptable" conduct that violated terms of his contract and the team's internal policies "intended to promote professional and safe work environment."
Illinois' Newton named Big Ten Defensive Player of the Year
Newton is widely regarded as one of the best defensive linemen in the country and led all Power Five defensive tackles in quarterback pressures.
Northwestern's David Braun named Big Ten Coach of the Year
During what was widely expected to be a difficult season, Northwestern defied the odds and finished the regular season with a 7-5 record, becoming bowl-eligible.
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American Blues Theater opens permanent home on Lincoln Avenue in Chicago
The new venue features two theater spaces – a 137-seat proscenium and a 40-seat rehearsal studio.
Daryl Hall gets restraining order against John Oates
The pair made up the pop rock duo Hall & Oates, and put out 18 studio albums together.
"Blue Bloods" wrapping up in 2024 after its 14th season
A long-time anchor to the Network's successful Friday night lineup, "Blue Bloods" is Friday's #1 primetime program and the #3 broadcast drama on television.
The Rolling Stones tour coming to Chicago's Soldier Field in June
The Solider Field show is scheduled for June 27, 2024.
David Letterman returns to "The Late Show" for first time since 2015
David Letterman hosted "The Late Show" for over 20 years, from 1993 to 2015.
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Chicago homicide suspect hits school bus in Milwaukee
The school bus flipped over onto its side, and other vehicles were also damaged.
9-month-old girl shot in Washington Park
The shooting happened Tuesday night. The circumstances remain under investigation.
U.S. citizen expected to be released by Hamas
Israel is also releasing an additional 30 Palestinians who are being held as prisoners. The fate of Israel's youngest hostage, a ten-month-old baby, and his four-year-old brother and mother remains uncertain
Day of Giving: Bank of American matching donations
Julie Chavez with the Bank of America community relations team shares more on the Day of Giving.
Day of Giving: On the front lines
The American Red Cross volunteers are responding to disasters and saving lives. Paul Bamman responded to those in need after the wildfires in Maui.
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Man wanted into Chicago homicide slams into school bus following pursuit in Milwaukee
The school bus ended up on its side, and several other vehicles were also damaged.
Legal expert on rap lyrics as evidence in Young Thug RICO trial
The trial could serve as a window into how prosecutors will go after former President Donald Trump and how they use rap lyrics as evidence.
Person questioned after 9-month-old girl is shot, critically wounded on South Side
The circumstances surrounding the shooting remained under investigation Wednesday, police said.
Woman's body left on side of the road in Lake County
Police said it appeared the woman was the victim of a homicide and that her body was dumped during the early morning hours.
Police seek to identify men from running gun battle in Chicago in September
It happened in the 3600 block of West Belmont Avenue near Central Park Avenue – just a couple of blocks west of the Belmont Blue Line stop.
