CBS 2 Vault: The aftermath of the Great Chicago Flood of 1992
CBS 2 provided extended coverage of the 1992 Great Chicago Flood and its aftermath throughout the ensuing week.
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CBS 2 Vault: Helplessness during 1992 flood compared to Great Chicago Fire
The sense of the city being brought to its knees was so profound at the time of the Great Chicago Flood of 1992 that it drew comparisons to the Great Chicago Fire of 1871. CBS 2's Bill Kurtis reports.
CBS 2 Vault: Coverage of the 1992 Chicago Flood
This is CBS 2's 4:30 p.m. coverage of the Chicago Flood on April 13, 1992, with Bill Kurtis and Linda MacLennan. Jay Levine and John Drummond report live on efforts to stop and mitigate the flooding, Mike Parker reports on the investigation into the cause, and MWRD President Nick Melas explains how the flooding will be stopped.
CBS 2 Vault: Live at the 1996 Democratic National Convention
The last time the city hosted a political convention was 26 years ago, back in 1996, when President Bill Clinton was renominated for a second term at the United Center.
CBS 2 Vault: Coverage of the last night of the 1996 Democratic National Convention
The Democratic National Convention was last held in Chicago in 1996, when President Bill Clinton was renominated. Lester Holt and Linda MacLennan anchor from the United Center, with live reports by Bill Kurtis, Mike Flannery, and Jay Levine.
A Look Back With CBS 2 At The 1968 Democratic National Convention Unrest And The Chicago 7 Trial
Protests and unrest, in addition to the COVID-19 pademic, have helped define 2020 in Chicago and around the country. The unrest hearkens back for some to the turmoil of 1968 and its aftermath.
Sports Broadcasting Pioneer Phyllis George Dies At 70
Phyllis George, a pioneer in sports broadcasting, died this week due to complications from a blood disorder.
Thousands Flock To Millenium Park For 'Wait, Wait Don't Tell Me' Taping
Thousands of people packed Millenium Park Thursday night for an outdoor taping of the NPR quiz show, "Wait, Wait Don't Tell Me."
Bill Kurtis Looks Back On The Life Of Walter Cronkite
The life and legacy of Walter Cronkite will be featured on the Decades Channel this weekend.
Kurtis, Jacobson Bid Farewell After Legendary Run
The legendary duo of Bill Kurtis and Walter Jacobson signed off as anchors Thursday after a re-teaming of more than two years at CBS 2.
Experts Disagree On Best Solution To Keep Coyotes At Bay
Coyote sightings in the western suburbs have increased, and small pets are being targeted by the wild animals. CBS 2's Bill Kurtis reports.
Kurtis, Jacobson To Anchor 6 P.M. Newscast Through February 2013
While celebrating the second anniversary of their return to WBBM-TV, Bill Kurtis and Walter Jacobson today told colleagues on Tuesday that their contracts to anchor the station's weekday 6 p.m. newscast have been extended through February 2013.
Mountain Lions Creeping Closer To Chicago
More and more of these big cats are turning up in the Midwest, looking for forested habitat. CBS 2's Bill Kurtis reports.
V.A. Working To Speed Up Claims Processing For Vets
Many veterans have complained that the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs keeps them waiting months for benefits and, in some cases, medical care; but the V.A. says it's working to speed up its process.
Vets Frustrated With Long Waits For Disability Benefits, Medical Care
As more American troops leave Iraq and Afghanistan, more are coming home with disabilities, but any say the wait for their disability benefits and medical care is longer and more complicated than they ever expected.
Bill Kurtis Gets Grilled At The Wieners Circle
Salty language? Check. Hungry patrons? Check. CBS 2's Bill Kurtis gets behind the grill of the Lincoln Park institution, where customers get some lip with their grub.
Once-Endangered Eagles Return To Cook County
For the first time in a century, people have been able to see a bald eagle nest in Cook County. As CBS 2's Bill Kurtis reports, they came close to extinction in the U.S.
John White: 'Take Pictures With The Camera Of Your Heart'
Chicago Sun-Times photographer John White isn't only a witness to history. He's made history himself.
Former Blago Attorney: Tapes Would've Changed Outcome
Former Rod Blagojevich attorney Sam Adam Jr. still maintains that if all the tapes of wiretapped conversations had been played at trial, the outcome would have been different.
City To Declare Monday 'Bill Kurtis Day'
City officials are declaring Monday "Bill Kurtis Day" in Chicago.
Two Missing Person Cases Baffling Police
Seventeen-thousand – that's how many people go missing in Chicago every year. Ninety-eight percent of them are located, but CBS 2's Bill Kurtis reports on two cases that have baffled police.
Art Program Helps Mentally Ill Find Some Comfort, Support
How does art free a brain that is hurting? Is there something in the creation that reacts with colors and process and form and texture? CBS 2's Bill Kurtis reports.
Temporary Clinic Offers Health Care To The Needy
A three-day clinic at Malcolm X College is drawing hundreds of people who would normally go without healthcare. It runs through Sunday.
Lessons Learned From The Deadly 1995 Heat Wave
It was during a July heat wave sixteen years ago when Chicago was shocked by the weather's toll.
Former Gov. George Ryan Was With Wife When She Died
Imprisoned former Gov. George Ryan got to spend a few hours with his wife before she lost her battle with lung cancer Monday night.
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5-month-old girl shot in head in South Shore
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Supreme Court strikes down Roe v. Wade in seismic shift for abortion rights
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Supreme Court's decision to overturn Roe v. Wade leaves Indiana's abortion laws in question
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Attempts to ban abortion are 'really suppress women,' advocate says after U.S. Supreme Court overturns Roe v. Wade
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Attorney CK Hoffler says Roe v. Wade decision will impact black, brown women; threatens other rights
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Annual Roll N Peace bike ride - addressing crime in Englewood - returns Saturday
The eight-mile bike ride will take place this Saturday at 4 p.m.
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Abortion rights advocates protest at Federal Plaza, march downtown following Roe v. Wade decision
The rally and march comes after the Supreme Court's decision to overturn Roe V. Wade decision Friday.
5-month-old girl shot in head in South Shore
The child's age was not immediately confirmed, but it was reported that the age was between 5 months old and 5 years old.
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The Supreme Court issued its highly anticipated decision in a case involving a Mississippi law banning abortions after 15 weeks of pregnancy.
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Woman without one document for foreign citizenship application, broken forklift blamed
Cutting through bureaucratic red tape can be frustrating – but red tape is not the reason for one west suburban woman's frustration.
Bid to raise threshold for speed camera tickets stalls; Lightfoot allies delay final vote
Ald. Anthony Beale has been trying for more than a year to raise the threshold for speed camera tickets from 6 mph over the limit back to the original to 10 mph.
Aldermen defy Lightfoot, advance plan to raise threshold for speed camera tickets back to 10 mph
"We've been trying to right the wrong on this corrupt red light camera/speed light camera system," said Ald. Anthony Beale (9th).
Ald. Anthony Beale hopes for vote on proposal to repeal lower 6mph threshold for speed camera tickets
One Chicago alderman is hoping the fourth time is the charm when it comes to changing Chicago's speed camera tickets and fines.
Underground Aunties Networks seek to help women obtain legal abortions
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Supreme Court strikes down Roe v. Wade in seismic shift for abortion rights
The Supreme Court issued its highly anticipated decision in a case involving a Mississippi law banning abortions after 15 weeks of pregnancy.
Attempts to ban abortion are 'really suppress women,' advocate says after U.S. Supreme Court overturns Roe v. Wade
Some women who say their lives were changed forever because of their access to abortion were angry and disappointed at the U.S. Supreme Court ruling overturning Roe v. Wade on Friday.
'This accomplishment we've been fighting for,' anti-abortion activist says of Supreme Court ruling
Anti-abortion advocates gathered Friday to celebrate a victory - as the Supreme Court ruling allows states to ban abortion.
Wisconsin doctors halt abortions after Roe v. Wade overturned
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Illinois officials respond after U.S. Supreme Court overturns Roe v. Wade: "an abhorrent decision"
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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.
Kroger, Walgreens recall pain medications over faulty child-proofing
There's nothing wrong with the medication, but the bottles don't meet standards for child resistance.
Woman loses $17,000 in gift card scam perpetrated by Microsoft security impostor
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.
Getting Hosed: D.C. has an app to warn customers of high water usage; could Chicago use the same?
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Getting Hosed: Chicago landlord receives water bill for $10,000, with no warning
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Wisconsin doctors halt abortions after Roe v. Wade overturned
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.
COVID-19 vaccines to be available for younger children soon, but many parents still hesitant
A Kaiser poll taken earlier this spring found fewer than one in five parents would get their children under 5 vaccinated right away.
CDC and FDA clear the way for COVID vaccines for kids under 5
Panels of outside vaccine advisers to the CDC and FDA both voted unanimously this week to back the shots from Moderna as well as Pfizer and BioNTech.
Chicago, Cook County suburbs return to medium COVID-19 risk level
"We have been trending in the right direction of late with lower case rates and very few hospitalizations and deaths from COVID-19, so we're happy to see this," Chicago Department of Public Health Commissioner Dr. Allison Arwady said.
FDA advisers move a step closer on COVID vaccines for kids under 5
The FDA's panel of vaccine advisers voted unanimously that the benefits of Pfizer's and Moderna's shots outweigh the risks in young children.
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Billionaire Ken Griffin moving Chicago-based hedge fund Citadel to Miami
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.
Chicago company using fungi from Yellowstone to grow vegan protein products
The edible fungi was discovered as part of a NASA-funded research mission about life in extreme environments.
Black-owned and operated craft coffee shop works to expand, and to inspire entrepreneurs
The coffee shop wants to support Black, Latinx, and women entrepreneurs get their own start.
Kellogg to split into three companies, with snack division headquarters in Chicago
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.
Chicago-based Mondelez buys Clif Bar & Co. for $3 billion
The company will get the Clif, LUNA and Clif Kids brands of bars.
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Steph Curry's "Underrated Golf Tour" makes debut at Cog Hill
Curry has helped start a new tour to help some potential future greats, and provide opportunities, especially for those underserved and underrepresented in the game of golf.
Blackhawks reportedly hiring Luke Richardson as new head coach
Richardson would become the team's 40th head coach, and will be tasked with returning the franchise to Stanley Cup contention.
Bulls pick Dalen Terry of University of Arizona in NBA Draft
The Bulls selected Terry in the 18th pick in the first round.
Banged up White Sox get shut out by Baltimore Orioles
The White Sox lost their second in a row — and their injury woes deepened.
Cubs edged by Pirates in 10th
Michael Chavis hit a tying home run in the eighth before pulling off a defensive gem and delivering a game-ending single in the 10th, sending the Pittsburgh Pirates over the Chicago Cubs Thursday.
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Rhapsody Theater celebrates grand opening in historic Rogers Park space
The official debut of the 200-seat space Tuesday evening featured magician Carisa Hendrix – better known by her stage name, Miss Lucy Darling.
Volunteer men's chorus The Jolly Boys celebrate 75 years performing
For the last three quarters of a century, the Jolly Boys have shared their song throughout Chicagoland.
Chicago's Jennifer Hudson is now part of exclusive EGOT club with Tony win for 'A Strange Loop'
Hudson produced the new musical "A Strange Loop" which won for Best Musical Sunday night.
Jury awards millions to Johnny Depp, less to Amber Heard in libel suits
The judge said state law caps punitive damages at $350,000, meaning Depp's award would total $10.35 million.
After successful inaugural event, organizers hope to make Sueños Music Festival into a Chicago tradition
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'They step all over women’s rights,' woman says of U.S. Supreme Court ruling against Roe v. Wadee
Some women who say their lives were changed forever because of their access to abortion were angry and disappointed at the U.S. Supreme Court ruling overturning Roe v. Wade on Friday. CBS 2's Sabrina Franza reports.
Protesters rally on behalf of abortion rights in Federal Plaza
An organizer said she hopes the Supreme Court decision motivates Illinois residents to head to the polls on Tuesday. CBS 2 Investigator Megan Hickey reports.
Chicago First Alert Weather: Scattered storms, high 80s Saturday
Scattered storms arrive in two rounds Saturday with the first in the morning through early afternoon.
Roe v. Wade decision will impact other rights, Attorney CK Hoffler says
The effects of the Roe v. Wade ruling is beginning to take shape, but many fear this decision could be used to strike down other rights.
Annual Roll N Peace bike ride event happening Saturday
A Chicago neighborhood is in high gear preparing for a huge bike ride that took a break last year.
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