DuPage County Sheriff Candidate's Campaign Billboard Vandalized
Campaign dirty tricks are being reported in DuPage County in the race for the GOP nomination for Sheriff.
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Welcome Party Planned For Chicago-Area Olympic Women's Hockey Player
A gold medal-type welcome is planned when Olympic women's hockey player Kendall Coyne returns to the Chicago area, but that party is on ice if you will.
More Than 100 Lives Have Been Saved In The Suburbs Due To Naloxone
Naloxone donated by a Virginia pharmaceutical company is being credited with saving the lives of more than 100 people who had overdosed on opioids in the suburbs in 2017.
Consumer Groups Want To Control Gas Bill Surcharge
Since 2009, People's Gas has been replacing aging steel pipe with fees paid by customers.
Southwest Highway In Orland Park Still Flooded, Business Owners Frustrated
A stretch of Southwest Highway that remains flooded Friday in Orland Park is frustrating business owners who say the inconvenience is happening more and more regularly.
Dixmoor Mental Health Facility Evacuated Over Bedbug Infestation
Dixmoor Police Chief Ron Burge said staff at The Mothers House was nowhere to be found when officers arrived at the facility at 141st and Leavitt.
Chicago Cubs Tickets Go On Sale Friday, Execs Say Interest Is High
Chicago Cubs single-game tickets go on sale to the general public Friday morning, and Cubs executives say this year is feeling a lot like a couple of years ago.
City Council Denies Proposed Wheaton Drug Rehab Facility
The Wheaton City Council turned down a substance abuse center that wanted to open an in- and out-patient center in the western suburb.
Amid Heavy Rains, Organization Urges Limiting Water Use
With flooding still an issue in the Chicago area, Friends of the Chicago River is urging everyone to watch how much water they use.
McCook Reservoir Stores Heavy Rainfall, Reduces Flood Threats
As water continues to rise in the wake of heavy rains and melting snow, flooding could have been much worse for some Chicago-area residents.
Flooding From Steady Storms Closes Several Chicago Area Roads
The National Weather Service has issued a flood warning through 10:45 a.m. for most of the Chicago area, and a flood watch through late Tuesday night.
Son Hired 18-Year-Old To Kill Parents, Police Say
A 23-year-old Glen Ellyn man has been charged with hiring an 18-year-old man to kill his parents this past weekend.
State Rep. Pushes For Support Of Proposed Gun Legislation After Florida Shooting
A west suburban state lawmaker hopes talk surrounding last week's Florida school massacre renews interest in gun legislation she's proposed.
Suburban Schools Discuss Florida Shooting With Students, Staff
A couple of suburban school districts are tackling the issue of the Florida school massacre head-on.
Ald. O'Shea Encourages Donations For The 'Get Behind The Vest Fund'
A Chicago alderman is encouraging people to support a couple of fundraising efforts to continue replacing outdated bullet-proof vests being worn by some Chicago police officers.
1-Year-Old Boy Among 2 Rescued From Blaze In West Englewood
At 9:19 p.m., firefighters responded to a call of people trapped in a burning building in the 5600 block of South Damen, according to Chicago Fire and Police Departments.
Former Special Education Teacher Charged With Child Porn Possession
Michael Levin, 62, is charged with four felony counts of possession of child pornography, according to the Will County Sheriff's Office.
Mother, Children Bring Cards, Donuts To Cmdr. Bauer's Police Station
A mother and three of her children showed love Wednesday morning at the 18th District police station where Capt. Paul Bauer commanded.
What We Know About The Suspect In The Murder Of CPD Commander Paul Bauer
The 44-year-old man charged with murdering Chicago Police Cmdr. Paul Bauer in the Loop on Tuesday has a lengthy criminal record.
Churches Burn Palms In Preparation For Ash Wednesday
A palm burning service outside Holy Name Cathedral on Tuesday morning was a sign that Ash Wednesday and Lent are almost here.
Woman Rescued During Extra-Alarm Fire In Grand Crossing
Chicago firefighters rescued a woman during a fast-spreading extra-alarm fire Monday night in the Grand Crossing neighborhood.
2 More Legionnaires' Disease Cases Found At Veterans Home
Officials say there are two more laboratory-confirmed cases of Legionnaires' disease among residents of a veterans' home in western Illinois.
Counties Replenish Salt Supply After Weekend Snow, Icy Conditions
With several weeks of winter remaining, county transportation departments are re-loading after a long weekend of salting and plowing snow.
Southwest Getting Back On Schedule At Midway After Deicing Shortage
A Southwest representative said the severity of winter weather in recent days caused its supplies of deicing fluid to dwindle.
Woman Charged With Sexually Assaulting 6-Year-Old Girl In Marquette Park
Latoya Frost, 32, was arrested early Saturday after she sexually assaulted a 6-year-old girl and forced her to perform several sex acts, according to Cook County prosecutors. Frost had locked the first-floor bedroom door and lodged a chair under the doorknob so nobody could get inside.
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Trump gag order in 2020 election case largely upheld by appeals court
A federal appeals court heard arguments in November over the gag order limiting what Trump can say about the 2020 election-related case filed against him in Washington, D.C.
Chicago First Alert Weather: Temperatures to fall
According to CBS 2 Chief Meteorologist Albert Ramon, after midnight, rain chances increase as a cold front approaches the area.
2's Got Your Ticket: It's a Wonderful Life
A beloved Christmas film has been adapted for the stage and it's become a Chicago holiday tradition for more than two decades.
Metra Southwest service resumes with delays after railyard fire in Wrightwood
The Chicago Fire Department confirmed this is a level 2 hazmat situation.
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2 hospitalized after multi-car crash near Marquette Park
Police have not released further details on the cause of the crash.
Off-duty Chicago police officer cited, relieved of powers in deadly crash, sources say
Law enforcement sources told CBS 2 it was an off-duty officer who was driving when she lost control and hit a 56-year-old woman.
1 person injured in high-rise fire on Chicago's North Side
CFD confirmed heavy smoke is coming from the building.
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Trump gag order in 2020 election case largely upheld by appeals court
A federal appeals court heard arguments in November over the gag order limiting what Trump can say about the 2020 election-related case filed against him in Washington, D.C.
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Two men detail their claims of abuse at a place where young children were sent for help
This is national story now percolating right here in Chicago - allegations brought forward in a federal lawsuit by children now grown.
Foxx calls findings on how many Black women were victims of crime in 2022 "jarring"
Foxx is one of a handful of local, state, and national leaders responding a CBS 2 series of reports, Investigating Injustice: Black Women At Risk.
Chicago's enters new deal with crime database from same company as ShotSpotter
As CBS 2 Investigator Megan Hickey reported, the way the public found out about the deal CrimeTracer was surprising.
Chicago woman says towing company demanded over $10,000 to get her car back
Elaine Kelly said when she finally got it back, her car appeared more damaged - with the inside was ransacked and some of her personal property missing.
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.
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Trump gag order in 2020 election case largely upheld by appeals court
A federal appeals court heard arguments in November over the gag order limiting what Trump can say about the 2020 election-related case filed against him in Washington, D.C.
Former GOP Rep. Adam Kinzinger says if Trump is nominee, he'll vote for Biden
On "The Takeout" podcast this week, former GOP Rep. Adam Kinzinger says he believes Trump will be the GOP nominee, and if that's the case, he's voting for Biden.
Chicago City Council committee rejects change in disciplinary procedures for police officers
The change would allow officers with serious disciplinary cases to have the cases discussed behind closed doors, rather than in public through an arbitrator.
Hunter Biden indicted on tax crimes by special counsel
Hunter Biden, the son of President Joe Biden, was indicted in the Central District of California Thursday.
Wisconsin judge upholds earlier ruling that state law permits abortions
Judge Diane Schlipper ruled an 1849 Wisconsin law prohibits someone from attacking a woman in an attempt to kill her unborn child but doesn't apply to consensual medical abortions.
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Privacy concerns at Chicago parking garage prompt proposed law change
Not only did CBS 2 hear from more upset customers, but also from Illinois Secretary of State Alexi Giannoulias.
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.
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FDA approves gene-editing treatment for sickle cell disease
Sickle cell disease affects approximately 100,000 people in the U.S., predominantly people of color.
An end to breast cancer? California company develops groundbreaking vaccine with promising future
An estimated one in eight women will develop breast cancer in their lifetime, killing on average 42,000 a year in the U.S. But what if a vaccine could significantly lower each woman's chance of ever getting it in the first place?
Two babies infected with rare bacteria linked to baby formula recalls last year
Federal health officials confirmed Thursday that two cases of invasive infections caused by cronobacter sakazakii have been reported in 2023.
Panera's caffeine-fueled lemonade cited in second death, suit says
Casual dining chain faces another wrongful death suit related to its Charged Lemonade after cardiac arrest of Florida man.
Slow COVID-19 booster rollout cost thousands of lives, new study says
Researchers estimated that through June 2022, if the U.S. moved at a faster pace to approve it and get people boosted, an estimated 29,000 lives could have been saved.
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Customers line up for hours at drive-thru for new McDonald's concept, CosMc's
CBS 2's Jermont Terry took a trip out to Bolingbrook, off Weber Road, to see if it lived up to the hype.
Crowds, record day of revenue point to comeback on Chicago's Magnificent Mile
According to The Magnificent Mile Association, a record $31.7 million in revenue was set in November on a single day.
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.
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Petr Mrazek makes 37 saves as Blackhawks beat Anaheim Ducks
Philipp Kurashev scored the last-place Blackhawks, which had dropped 10 of 12 overall.
Bears prep for Lions with memories of late collapse in last matchup
The way the Bears blew a double-digit lead late in Detroit was clearly still bothering and motivating players this week.
Fremd H.S. girls basketball coach returns while battling brain cancer
Dave Yates said despite receiving the diagnosis, he was determined to return for his 18th season coaching.
Former Bears kicker Robbie Gould retires after 18-year career
Gould, who celebrated his 41st birthday on Wednesday, was unable to find an NFL home in 2023.
DePaul now 1-7 after getting routed by Texas A&M
The Blue Demons lost their fifth straight.
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Def Leppard, Journey to play Wrigley Field next summer
The Steve Miller Band will also be joining them.
Fans fall in love with Mona, little puppet from Nanalan' on Tiktok
Whose that wonderful girl? Could she be any cuter? Mona, the small green puppet who is the star of Nanalan', an old Canadian TV show, gains new fans on Tiktok.
'BOOP! The Betty Boop Musical' premieres at Chicago's CIBC Theatre
The show runs through Christmas Eve.
Denny Laine, Moody Blues and Wings co-founder, dies at age 79
Dennis Laine was Paul McCartney's longtime sideman in the ex-Beatle's solo band Wings.
Norman Lear, legendary TV producer, dies at age 101
Norman Lear created groundbreaking shows like "All in the Family," "Maude" and "The Jeffersons" that took on serious social issues with humor.
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2's Got Your Ticket: It's a Wonderful Life
A beloved Christmas film has been adapted for the stage. it's become a chicago holiday tradition for over two decades. With 2's Got Your Ticket, CBS 2 Entertainment Reporter Vince Gerasole has more from the performers of this holiday classic.
Chicago First Alert Weather: Have the umbrella handy
CBS 2's Chief Meteorologist Albert Ramon has a check on the soggy forecast.
Pedestrian struck, killed by car driven by off-duty CPD officer on Near North Side identified
Sources said the officer dropped her cell phone and went to pick it up, but overcorrected the car to avoid crossing the median – and then jumped the curb struck and killed a 56-year-old woman on the sidewalk near the House of Blues.
1 person injured in high-rise fire on Chicago's North Side
CFD confirmed one person, a 24-year-old man, was injured on the ninth floor of the building. He suffered smoke inhalation. Officials believe the cause of the fire was an unattended candle. The fire was contained to one unit.
Celebrate the holidays at Winterland at Gallagher Way
From carnival rides to ice skating to a cozy spot to sip a drink, CBS 2's Marissa Perlman takes a look at the festivities.
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55 years in prison for Algonquin woman who admitted to killing boyfriend's parents
Arin Fox, 42, reached the plea agreement back in October.
Video shows gun-toting robbers holding up Cicero liquor store
This was the second robbery at the store this year.
Prosecution details fmr. Ald. Burke's alleged pressuring of Burger King franchisee
The prosecution laid out what they found in Burke's office that showcased the scheme they said he used to line his pockets.
Suspect's girlfriend involved in killing of Romeoville family, police say
Romeoville police said Ermalinda Palomo knew about Nathaniel Huey's intent to kill the family and drove the car to the scene of the crime.
Billboards in Kansas City seek information on fugitives with ties to Chicago
They are among 15 people who have been indicted in the case out of U.S. District Court in the Western District of Missouri.
