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The idea of a move to Arlington Heights by the Bears is getting mixed reviews in the northwest suburbs.
The Better Government Association wanted to know if YouthCare - managed by for-profit Meridian Health - is working, but the state declined their request for information, so the BGA is going to court.
CBS 2's powerful story, "My Name is Anjanette Young," has won first place in the Better Government Association's 2021 Richard H. Driehaus Foundation Awards for Investigative Reporting.
The lawsuit comes two days after Mayor Lori Lightfoot blasted an unnamed alderman for recording and leaking a May 31 conference call in which she traded profanities with Ald. Raymond Lopez (15th).
"Rather than go through the fight and deal with trying to terminate somebody, they'd rather just pay 'em off and push them out the door."
Nuclear Regulatory Commission downplayed safety warnings from plant workers and its own experts, an investigation found.
Civic Federation President Laurence Msall said the state's credit rating is "a national embarrassment" as a result of the budget impasse.
The massive document dump that saw Mayor Rahm Emanuel release 2,700 of his private emails after trying to conceal them wasn't enough to satisfy the Better Government Association.
The BGA's Andy Shaw says key Illinois Republicans, like businessman—and fundraiser—Ron Gidwitz and some members of Congress are close to President Trump.
Mayor Rahm Emanuel's office has released thousands of private emails he used to conduct city business, but some critics have questioned if there are more that haven't seen the light of day.
It will be a tall order to convince some Chicagoans new reforms will make a new difference.
Lawrence Wyllie, who ran the Lincoln-Way High School District, has the largest pension in the Illinois Teachers Retirement System.
Chicago's top cop is now reacting to a story that 2 Investigator Pam Zekman and the Better Government Association broke last night. Why is a cop still on the job after she admitted lying under oath in a criminal case?
Security video just released by the Chicago dog pound shows the staff dragging a lifeless-looking dog by his neck across the room moments before he died.
Another case of alleged police misconduct caught on video is turning up the heat on embattled Cook County State's Attorney Anita Alvarez.
CBS 2's Brad Edwards shows us a snapshot of police shootings in Chicago by the numbers.
CBS 2's Mike Parker talked to the watchdog who has had his last bark.
Should a suburban road commissioner pay a chunk of his salary back to taxpayers?
They retire as Chicago police officers and get rehired by the city, doubling up on two taxpayer subsidized paychecks.
A government watchdog is questioning one of Governor Rauner's picks for posts in his administration.
A major benefactor of Chicago Animal Care and Control tells WBBM the latest foul-up at the facility is "unconscionable."
The Better Government Association has released tapes it obtained of a Metropolitan Water Reclamation District police officer who accidentally left his radio microphone open last year, talking about how politically-connected employees get away with avoiding work.
Bruce Rauner campaigned on the promise of government reform and fixing Illinois' pension system, but CBS 2 and the BGA found that Rauner appointed Glenn Poshard, a 1998 candidate for governor, to his transition team, even though Poshard's government pensions are among the highest in Illinois.
Rosemont Mayor Brad Stephens said it comes down to Rosemont being at a competitive disadvantage by having to turn over to the public information about finances, incentives, and more for the Allstate Arena, the Donald Stephens Convention Center and the Rosemont Theater.
Robert "Bobby" Crimo III faces seven counts of first-degree murder in the shooting at the July 4th parade in Highland Park.
"She keeps asking things like, 'Why is that bad guy trying to hurt people?'" Lindsey Hartman said.
Several GoFundMe pages, community projects, and other events have been organized to help the victims and their families after Monday's mass shooting at the July 4th parade in Highland Park.
He was pronounced dead today at 7:47 a.m. at Evanston Hospital. He has been transferred there from Highland Park with severe injuries.
The Civilian Office Of Police Accountability is investigating the incident, which happened Friday at a Starbucks.
Kevin and Irina McCarthy were among the seven killed as a result of the mass shooting.
The suspect in Monday's deadly mass shooting in Highland Park threatened to "kill everyone" with knives and swords in 2019, which raises the question of how Bobby Crimo was able to obtain a FOID card in 2020.
Thompson, the grandson of former Mayor Richard J. Daley and nephew of former Mayor Richard M. Daley, was found guilty in February on seven federal charges.
The three subjects possessed handguns and forced the victim to give up his car keys.
Robert "Bobby" Crimo III faces seven counts of first-degree murder in the shooting at the July 4th parade in Highland Park.
"She keeps asking things like, 'Why is that bad guy trying to hurt people?'" Lindsey Hartman said.
Several GoFundMe pages, community projects, and other events have been organized to help the victims and their families after Monday's mass shooting at the July 4th parade in Highland Park.
He was pronounced dead today at 7:47 a.m. at Evanston Hospital. He has been transferred there from Highland Park with severe injuries.
The Civilian Office Of Police Accountability is investigating the incident, which happened Friday at a Starbucks.
The suspect in Monday's deadly mass shooting in Highland Park threatened to "kill everyone" with knives and swords in 2019, which raises the question of how Bobby Crimo was able to obtain a FOID card in 2020.
Following a story we broke Thursday night on CBS 2, Chicago's Arab American community is demanding police end the use of suspicious activity reporting after a groundbreaking study found the reports were being used as tool for racial profiling.
The report confirms what many have suspected for decades: being suspicious has less to do with what a person is doing, and more to do with what they look like.
Chicago Police have low arrest rates, but higher rates for cleared or closed cases. We dig into what's behind those numbers.
A fireworks show in south suburban Harvey didn't go as planned – it ended with the Dixmoor village treasurer getting thrown in jail.
Thompson, the grandson of former Mayor Richard J. Daley and nephew of former Mayor Richard M. Daley, was found guilty in February on seven federal charges.
A former Franciscan friar and social worker, Cappleman has represented the 46th Ward, which includes the Uptown neighborhood and part of the Lakeview neighborhood, since 2011.
At least two more hearings are scheduled this month that aim to show how Trump illegally directed a violent mob toward the Capitol on Jan. 6, and then failed to take quick action to stop the attack once it began.
Transgender girls in Indiana are now banned from playing on girls' teams at schools in that state.
Following a story we broke Thursday night on CBS 2, Chicago's Arab American community is demanding police end the use of suspicious activity reporting after a groundbreaking study found the reports were being used as tool for racial profiling.
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.
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.
There's nothing wrong with the medication, but the bottles don't meet standards for child resistance.
Woodfield Mall in Schaumburg was the site of a post-Christmas shopping spree that Cynthia DeSimone still regrets months later – and it wasn't her idea at all.
What if there were a way to get warnings about high water usage before the bill arrived in the mail?
The Indiana Hospital Association said the state will still need about 5,000 more nurses by 2031.
Every state that borders Illinois has or could soon have restrictions on abortion in the wake of the striking down of Roe v. Wade.
The Supreme Court Friday overturned the landmark 1973 Roe v. Wade ruling, which guaranteed a woman's right to abortion. The ruling sends the issue back to the states. CBS News chief legal correspondent Jan Crawford reports.
Wisconsin has an 1849 law that bans abortion, except to save the life of the mother, but whether that law is enforceable is expected to be challenged in court.
A Kaiser poll taken earlier this spring found fewer than one in five parents would get their children under 5 vaccinated right away.
The employees said Starbucks has cut their hours and has forced the staff to do more with fewer people.
In a note to employees at Citadel, Griffin announced he already has moved his family to Miami, and will soon be bringing the company with him, though some Citadel employees will remain in Chicago.
The edible fungi was discovered as part of a NASA-funded research mission about life in extreme environments.
The coffee shop wants to support Black, Latinx, and women entrepreneurs get their own start.
The snack company – which accounts for 80% of Kellogg's current sales – will have dual campuses in Battle Creek and Chicago, with its headquarters in Chicago.
Michael Kopech (2-6) allowed just just five home runs in his first 14 starts and none in his first seven outings at home. But things sure were different for him this time.
Seiya Suzuki broke a 2-all tie and put the Cubs ahead for good by lining a two-run shot just to the right of the left-field foul pole in the fifth inning.
The Maccabiah Games, known as the Jewish Olympics, happen every four years in Israel, bringing together 10,000 athletes from 60 counties to compete in 47 sports.
Luis Arraez had three hits, including a tiebreaking RBI single in Minnesota's four-run 10th inning, and the Twins beat the Chicago White Sox 6-3 on Monday night.
Caratini's big hit followed an eventful ninth inning that featured an inside-the-park homer from Chicago's Seiya Suzuki and a two-out, bases-loaded walk by Milwaukee's Christian Yelich.
Celebrate the Fourth of July with these fireworks shows around the Chicagoland area.
The official debut of the 200-seat space Tuesday evening featured magician Carisa Hendrix – better known by her stage name, Miss Lucy Darling.
For the last three quarters of a century, the Jolly Boys have shared their song throughout Chicagoland.
Hudson produced the new musical "A Strange Loop" which won for Best Musical Sunday night.
The judge said state law caps punitive damages at $350,000, meaning Depp's award would total $10.35 million.
From now until Monday, Columbus will be closed between Monroe and Balbo.
After fleeing the scene of Monday's deadly mass shooting in Highland Park, the gunman drove to Wisconsin, where he contemplated another attack in Madison, before returning to Illinois, police and prosecutors revealed after the suspect, Robert "Bobby" Crimo III, was ordered held without bail on seven counts of first-degree murder.
A Chicago Police officer is under investigation after he reportedly pinned a 14-year-old boy to the ground in Park Ridge. CBS 2's Shardaa Gray reports.
CBS 2 Meteorologist Laura Bannon has the latest 7-day forecast.
The suspect in the deadly Highland Park mass shooting, Robert "Bobby" Crimo III, confessed to opening fire from a rooftop during the July 4th parade, before fleeing to Wisconsin, where he considered shooting more people.
The best looks from the 62nd annual GRAMMY Awards on CBS.
Red carpet looks from the 61st annual GRAMMY Awards on CBS.
Check out some of the exceptional nominees for the 2018 GRAMMYs, only on CBS!