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The first high-rise to be demolished in the Cabrini-Green public housing development came down over two decades ago, the last in 2011. The plan to replace the development was viewed as quite radical at the time.
Two children – 8-year-old Melissa Ortega and 7-year-old Dantrell Davis – were both killed in gang crossfire in Chicago nearly 30 years apart. When it comes to promises for change, is it just politics?
A man was shot and wounded during a pursuit through the Cabrini-Green neighborhood on Saturday afternoon, and a woman who happened to be driving nearby was also shot.
While some communities organize basketball games, a former basketball court in Cabrini-Green is at the center of trying to help keep young people safe and engaged.
Police on Thursday warned the public about a carjacking in the old Cabrini-Green area and a robbery in which the car was used in Lincoln Park.
A 39-year-old man has been charged with murder in the shooting death of 9-year-old Janari Ricks, who was shot and killed Friday evening while playing outside in the Cabrini Green neighborhood.
They described the shooter sneaking through a gangway and firing a gun at a group of men, but instead hitting the innocent nine-year-old.
Police have said, around 6:45 p.m. Friday, a gunman opened fire on a group of people behind the townhomes on the 900 block of North Cambridge Avenue – the last occupied section of the Cabrini-Green public housing development – when a bullet struck Janari in the chest.
At least 33 people had been shot this weekend in Chicago as of late Sunday evening, and nine of them had been killed.
The search continued Sunday night for the killer of a 9-year-old boy outside the Cabrini Rowhouses.
A family is crestfallen and outraged after a 9-year-old boy was shot dead Friday night while playing outside in the Cabrini rowhouses.
The incident took place near 900 North Cambridge.
Seven-year-old Dantrell's death sparked a gang truce. The murder of a child was even too much for the streets back then. But 28 years later, children are being murdered while playing outside, or sitting in the house or the car.
A coyote led police on a chase through the Cabrini-Green area Thursday night, amid an all-out hunt for a coyote that bit a young boy on the head in Lincoln Park a night earlier.
Police on Tuesday were asking the public for help in finding a woman who has been missing for months from the Near North Side.
Police have located a 13-year-old boy who had gone missing from the Cabrini-Green area.
A man was shot and wounded early Saturday in the Cabrini-Green area, police said.
Once a troubled corner of Chicago, the area that was once home to the Cabrini Green housing project has changed drastically over the years.
Some parents on the North Side want the city to shut down a television production that includes a scene depicting a sniper shooting near a school.
Raphael Taylor was charged with unlawful use of a weapon by a felon, possession of a stolen firearm and manufacture or delivery of cocaine.
The big retailer Target is opening its latest store on property that was once a part of the CHA's Cabrini Green Housing Development, reports WBBM Political Editor Craig Dellimore.
Target has broken ground for a new store in the heart of what used to be Cabrini-Green--and promising 200 new jobs after the store opens a year from now.
A Chicago man is being held on $750,000 bond for allegedly attacking a woman Sunday morning as she jogged in the Old Town Triangle over the weekend.
Jennifer Hudson recently befriended the victim of another horrendous crime, according to a report Tuesday.
A man is dead and a woman was in police custody Wednesday morning, after a domestic stabbing in a Near North Side apartment.
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The two people were taken to local hospitals and their conditions are unknown at this time.
More Americans are expected to travel over Christmas compared to last year.
Robert Crimo III's murder trial date is expected to be scheduled during the hearing.
The burglars fled the scene with a cash register from one business and an electronic device from the other.
Officers responded to the fire just before 2:30 a.m. at an apartment complex, in the 1900 block of West Fargo Avenue.
Brissa is believed to have been on her way to a bowling alley in Vernon Hills when she went missing on Monday.
Robert Gillen was a high school math teacher and athletic trainer for Wauconda School District 118.
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The two people were taken to local hospitals and their conditions are unknown at this time.
This is national story now percolating right here in Chicago - allegations brought forward in a federal lawsuit by children now grown.
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.
As CBS 2 Investigator Megan Hickey reported, the way the public found out about the deal CrimeTracer was surprising.
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.
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.
Kate Cox, a mother of two, said she found out last week that her unborn child suffered from what doctors say is a fatal disorder.
Chicago Police data show there have been 254 hate crimes reported so far this year alone - compared with 204 last year, 109 in 2021, and 80 in 2020.
The permits – and how the city's longest-serving alderman is accused of holding them up for a would-be client – are central to the federal extortion case against Burke.
The Mayor's office told us they are in talks with the owner on a lot in Brighton Park where a tent base camp was called off by Gov. JB Pritzker.
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.
Not only did CBS 2 hear from more upset customers, but also from Illinois Secretary of State Alexi Giannoulias.
Over the last several weeks, the Saint Charles senior living community has become a bit of a ghost town.
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.
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.
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.
Sickle cell disease affects approximately 100,000 people in the U.S., predominantly people of color.
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?
Federal health officials confirmed Thursday that two cases of invasive infections caused by cronobacter sakazakii have been reported in 2023.
Casual dining chain faces another wrongful death suit related to its Charged Lemonade after cardiac arrest of Florida man.
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.
CBS 2's Jermont Terry took a trip out to Bolingbrook, off Weber Road, to see if it lived up to the hype.
According to The Magnificent Mile Association, a record $31.7 million in revenue was set in November on a single day.
Who will be moving into closed Bed, Bath & Beyond stores nationwide and in the Chicago area? Court documents provide some clues.
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.
Three of the trolleys were running on Small Business Saturday, making eight stops in Ravenswood so people could visit their favorite shops.
NHL rookie scoring leader Connor Bedard assisted on both Chicago goals, and Arvid Söderblom had 23 saves.
Receiver DJ Moore had his first career rushing touchdown and caught a scoring pass to help Chicago (5-8) win for the third time in four games.
Anthony Beauvillier, Alex Vlasic and Jason Dickinson scored, and the Chicago Blackhawks beat the St. Louis Blues 3-1 for their first back-to-back wins of the season.
LSU quarterback Jayden Daniels has won the Heisman Trophy in a decisive victory.
Philip Alston had 25 points in Loyola Chicago's 115-64 win over Goshen.
The Golden Globe nominations mark the official kickoff to Hollywood's 2024 awards season, and the announcement of the full list was livestreamed here.
Some U2 fans spent the evening thinking they were hanging out with Bono in the flesh and blood – and singing Christmas carols with him.
Also unprecedented was the speed at which Swift's Eras Tour had surpassed a billion in sales — a mere eight months.
Ryan O'Neal, the Oscar-nominated star of films including "Love Story" and "Paper Moon," has died at 82.
A star-studded lineup of hip hop legends and GRAMMY-winning artists will grace the stage at this special tribute concert, airing Sunday, Dec. 10 (8:30-10:30 PM, ET/8:00-10:00 PM, PT) on the CBS Television Network, and streaming on Paramount+.
Ever felt like you had to clean your space before tackling a big task? It’s pretty common and not only will you be left with a clean space but a clean mind. Dr. Debra Kissen, CEO and founder of Light on Anxiety, explains more.
Barbie was nominated for nine Golden Globes followed by Oppenheimer with eight nominations.
The World Health Organization is warning the health care situation in Gaza has reached catastrophic levels.
Burke’s lawyers say Solis could be their star witness as he wore a wire for the feds. The audio he helped record is the backbone of the federal case against Burke.
Fire officials say the fire started in the laundry room and was deemed accidental.
A police source told CBS 2 that the man stole the police stars, IDs, and FOID cards from the two off-duty women officers.
On June 6, 2004, Riley vanished from her Wilmington, Illinois home – and her body was later found in Forked Creek four miles away.
The permits – and how the city's longest-serving alderman is accused of holding them up for a would-be client – are central to the federal extortion case against Burke.
With the holiday shopping bringing out the big crowds, authorities say it is critical to catch the man before he hits again.
Arin Fox, 42, reached the plea agreement back in October.
