
Proposed city ordinance would allow police to impound cars from stunt meetups
Drivers stop traffic while spinning around and doing donuts – in a dangerous thrill that seems to be growing every weekend in Chicago.
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Drivers stop traffic while spinning around and doing donuts – in a dangerous thrill that seems to be growing every weekend in Chicago.
The city did not conduct a new safety study to determine how crime would be impacted by a casino - in hopes of getting the casino up and generating revenue quickly.
Chicago aldermen for years have talked about the need to hire their own attorney to advise the City Council, rather than relying on the mayor's hand-picked Corporation Counsel for legal advice, but a bid to end the logjam hit another roadblock on Wednesday.
"I really think we're moving entirely too fast, and the upside is very minimal," Ald. Greg Mitchell (7th) said after aldermen were told allowing sportsbooks in Chicago would create only about $500,000 in annual tax revenue for the city.
Ald. Brendan Reilly (42nd) says decisions on whether to remove public monuments in Chicago should not be left solely in the hands of an appointed city official.
The measure, approved by a 46-4 vote on Wednesday, would ban the sale of all flavored vaping products in Chicago stores, except those that taste or smell like tobacco.
Developers will soon be able to move forward with a $1 billion project to build two high-rise apartment towers on the site of the never-built Chicago Spire in Streeterville.
The building would include a 200-room hotel, 564 condos and apartments, a 687-stall parking garage, and 14 loading docks on Lower Michigan Avenue and Lower Illinois Street.
The License Committee on Wednesday voted to approve an ordinance to phase out all 10 of the city's existing horse-drawn carriage licenses by Jan. 1, 2021.
Several aldermen threatened to block a $20 million property tax break for a project to convert a historic downtown office building into a new hotel, when the developers could not answer questions about minority participation in the $137 million project.
Chicago Police Lt. John Cannon said criminals have been exploiting the rise of services like Uber and Lyft in order to prey on unwitting victims.
A City Council committee on Tuesday approved an ordinance that would delay recreational marijuana sales in Chicago until July.
"We have seen actually four different proposals from Uber, all of which have been extremely questionable," Business Affairs and Consumer Protection Commissioner Rosa Escareno said.
Ald. Brendan Reilly (42nd) said he and Donald Trump Jr. discussed possible tenants for 65,000 square feet of vacant space in Trump Tower.
Aldermen voted 31-18 to approve $5.5 million in tax increment financing to help Presence Health open or redevelop facilities in Belmont-Cragin, Avondale, Calumet Heights, and West Town.
City Hall is sending engineers to examine River East's flammable panels. CBS 2's Jim Williams gets reaction from elected officials.
New measures would further crack down on valet parking lots and make sure parking lot services like Spot Hero are paying city taxes.
It's been barely a month since the City Council opened the door for food carts to operate legally in Chicago, and already aldermen have begun carving out some parts of the city where they won't be welcome.
At a City Hall press conference, City Clerk Susana Mendoza and three aldermen who back the mayor rolled out a couple of hand trucks of budget books and audits they claim mayoral challenger Jesus "Chuy" Garcia could use to craft his budget plans.
The start of construction on a new office building along the west bank of the Chicago River could change the riverfront landscape in more ways than one.
Ald. Edward Burke (14th) and other members of the City Council have expressed concerns about limits on their oversight, claiming they're prohibited from setting other restrictions on dispensaries and cultivation centers, beyond what is in state law.
Aldermen voted Friday to circumvent a major provision of the state's concealed carry law, by voting to require all city businesses that serve liquor to ban guns on their premises.
At the Finance Committee hearing, City Corporation Counsel Steve Patton was asked whether the city could simply get out of the deal altogether.
The Chicago City Council has approved a 20-year deal to place 34 digital billboards on city property along local expressways and tollways.
CBS 2 asked CPD why riders didn't see more officers Sunday. Police said they will be able to clarify that with an additional press conference Monday.
A Qatar Airlines cargo flight arriving at O'Hare shortly after 9 p.m. on Friday struck a pole at the airport's centralized deicing facility.
Gregory Baldwin of Valparaiso, Indiana, is facing several charges but none for impairment at the time of the crash.
A Beach Hazards Statement has been posted for Monday afternoon until Tuesday afternoon.
The professional league is player run, features a redraft of teams every week, and is where former Northwestern Wildcats standout Rachel Lewis is continuing her career.
Police do not have anyone in custody.
The 18-year-old was in his car when another man walked up and started firing shots. The gunman fled.
David Abarca has been charged with one count each of attempted murder, aggravated unlawful use of a weapon, and aggravated discharge of a firearm.
St. Nicholas welcomed more than 70 students from Ukraine during the past school year.
CBS 2 asked CPD why riders didn't see more officers Sunday. Police said they will be able to clarify that with an additional press conference Monday.
A Qatar Airlines cargo flight arriving at O'Hare shortly after 9 p.m. on Friday struck a pole at the airport's centralized deicing facility.
Gregory Baldwin of Valparaiso, Indiana, is facing several charges but none for impairment at the time of the crash.
A Beach Hazards Statement has been posted for Monday afternoon until Tuesday afternoon.
The professional league is player run, features a redraft of teams every week, and is where former Northwestern Wildcats standout Rachel Lewis is continuing her career.
Attorneys say it all started with a driver rolling through a stop sign.
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.
That length of time made for a rough situation for people living in the building, and raised questions about why it took so long.
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.
Yasser Almanaseer said he has had no luck in getting it fixed.
The Indiana Legislature on Friday approved the near-total abortion ban with some exceptions, including in cases of rape, incest, and to protect the life and physical health of the mother.
More than a month after the U.S. Supreme Court overturned Roe v. Wade, a better idea is emerging of how big the impact has been on Illinois clinics.
The decision was all-but sealed after opposition in Nashville lead to that city's council on Tuesday rejecting a draft agreement for hosting the event.
Abortion was on the ballot in Kansas, while Trump's influence was put to the test in swing state Arizona.
"Our community's feelings about this are complex and the concerns are complex," said Ald. Maria Hadden (49th).
The scammers make the websites look real as they trick customers to enter their information to create a bank account.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
It's estimated that more than 70% of Americans have had COVID, but we all know someone who says they've never had it.
Market Days will be held this Saturday and Sunday along Halsted Street from Addison Street south to Belmont Avenue.
The proclamation takes effect immediately and will remain in place for 30 days.
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.
Operators of the new theatre hope enhancing the experience will draw back crowds not since since before the pandemic.
Imagine working at a place 50 years and hoping for 50 more – all because of the people.
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.
The state issued 149 retail licenses on Friday, more than doubling the number of pot shops statewide.
The professional league is player run, features a redraft of teams every week, and is where former Northwestern Wildcats standout Rachel Lewis is continuing her career.
Dane Dunning allowed one hit in seven dominant innings against his former team for his first win since April, and Adolis García drove in five runs as the Texas Rangers shut out the Chicago White Sox 8-0 on Saturday night.
Drew Smyly tossed shutout ball into the seventh inning for his first win at Wrigley Field for the Cubs, leading Chicago past the Miami Marlins 4-0 on Saturday.
Dylan Cease pitched six strong innings, Eloy Jimenez hit a tiebreaking solo home run and the Chicago White Sox beat the Texas Rangers on Friday night.
The young phenom goalkeeper will finish out the season in Chicago before heading over to the English Premier League.
A preview performance of Broadway in Chicago's new show "The Devil Wears Prada" had a very special guest in attendance this week.
The Office of Emergency Management and Communications said 68 people were transported by ambulance from Lollapalooza this year, compared with 102 last year.
Lightfoot's office said the deal comes with an "estimated future financial impact of nearly $4 billion for the Chicago economy."
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."
Smith said he didn't apologize during his Oscar's acceptance speech because he was "fogged out by that point."
Athletes Unlimited is back in Rosemont through the end of August. This unique professional league is run by the players and the roster is re-drafted every week. Matt Zahn caught up with former Northwestern standout Rachel Lewis as she makes the transition to the pros.
The money will help with tuition and other costs of welcoming Ukrainian refugee students.
It happened at 6:00 Monday mornings at Oakley, just north of Touhy. Police said a 54-year-old man saw a man underneath his Toyota Prius.
Gregory Baldwin, 45, is expected in court on Monday. He is charged with one felony count of criminal damage to government property, one misdemeanor count of reckless driving and one misdemeanor count of leaving the scene. He was also cited with failure to reduce speed and disregarding a traffic control light, police said.
The wing of a cargo plane hit a light pole at O'Hare International Airport over the weekend.
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