Two men arrested in deadly shooting at suburban Chicago mall
They are accused of shooting and killing security guard Norman Thomas at River Oaks Mall in Calumet City last year.
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They are accused of shooting and killing security guard Norman Thomas at River Oaks Mall in Calumet City last year.
DJ, a 2-year-old Pocket bully, has been a member of the Bates family since this past summer.
The day after CBS 2 reported on a story of a beloved family dog that was stolen at gunpoint on Chicago's West Side, we learned of another dog that was taken in the south suburbs.
Delbert Draskey was an Air Force captain when, in November of 1952, the military cargo plane he was traveling in crashed into the side of Mount Gannett in Alaska.
"People kept riding through it with the big trucks and every time they would ride through it it would cause a wave, and it would come up more."
The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) joined Cook County and state crews going door to door in Calumet City to collect information for their September damage assessment. CBS 2's Sara Machi reports.
One family wasn't getting anywhere with repairs because their management company wasn't returning their calls, until CBS 2 got involved.
A south suburban family was finally getting the help they'd been hoping for this week. Last week, CBS 2 showed the flood damage in Elaine Anderson's basement. It was so bad that her eyes were burning. But on Tuesday, she received some good news. CBS 2's Andrew Ramos has followed the family's struggle in Calumet City.
"We have a lot of family members who are concerned about us, but where are we supposed to go?"
The clean-up effort is still underway in Calumet City where severe flooding caused major headaches, nearly two weeks later some are still struggling to get answers. CBS 2's Andrew Ramos has an update.
"We were actually getting so much water, that the system that we have, the sewage collection system, the drainage system, the stormwater management system, simply could not take in that much water."
The storm system that brought the flooding this past weekend was a weather event that no municipality could've prepared for, according to officials in Calumet City. CBS 2's Andrew Ramos reports.
The south suburb was hit hard with what some are describing as a 500-year flooding event – and they now have an action plan in place to help those impacted. CBS 2's Andrew Ramos reports.
Help is on the way for Calumet City residents facing more flooding after this weekend's rains. CBS 2's Asal Rezaei reports from Calumet City where officials just spoke about dealing with the damage.
CBS 2 has been on the ground since Sunday when devastating storms caused severe flooding in Calumet City and surrounding areas.
In the United States, if you live in a designated flood zone, you are required by law to have flood insurance. But if you live outside a high-risk area, it is optional and would be an additional policy. CBS 2's Andrew Ramos reports.
CBS 2 has been on the ground since Sunday when devastating storms caused severe flooding in Calumet City and surrounding areas. CBS 2's Andrew Ramos reports.
CBS 2's Andrew Ramos reports officials with the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) were already on the ground in Calumet City after rainfall caused major flooding in the same area back in June.
"We've had issues with flooding in our alleys. Our alleys are not paved. Our taxes continue to go up."
Places like Dolton and Calumet City saw waters rise up to nine inches in a matter of hours, causing major problems for homeowners still reeling from other storms. CBS 2's Andrew Ramos spoke to frustrated residents.
Within just a matter of hours, up to 9 inches of rain drenched Chicago's south suburbs.
Justin Deloney, 36, made his first court appearance on Wednesday.
Justin Deloney, 36, made his first court appearance on Wednesday. CBS 2’s Marissa Perlman reports.
We know shots were fired along the busy Bishop Ford – sending multiple people to the hospital.
The windows left broken by the gunfire in Calumet City are a reflection of McGee Bohannon’s father’s shattered heart after losing his 20-year-old son. CBS 2's Jermont Terry reports.
Swanson connected against Ryan Borucki (1-3) with two out in the sixth inning, giving Chicago a 2-1 lead with a solo drive into the bleachers in left-center.
Law enforcement officials are searching for 57-year-old Vance Luther Boelter in the shootings of two Minnesota lawmakers and their spouses early Saturday morning.
Illinois Gov. JB Pritzker said it was "a horrible day for Minnesota" after lawmakers Melissa Hortman and John Hoffman and their spouses were shot in separate attacks. Hortman and her husband were killed.
Minnesota state Rep. Melissa Hortman and her husband were killed, and state Sen. John Hoffman and his wife were wounded in politically motivated shootings overnight, Gov. Tim Walz said Saturday. Authorities have also identified a suspect who is still at large.
The ages of the victims range from 30 to 42.
Law enforcement officials are searching for 57-year-old Vance Luther Boelter in the shootings of two Minnesota lawmakers and their spouses early Saturday morning.
Japan's Nippon Steel can buy U.S. Steel as long as both sides sign a "national security agreement."
Ramón Morales Reyes, 54, was accused of writing a letter threatening Trump in a social media post by Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem that got widespread national coverage.
Israel says preemptive airstrikes against Iran's nuclear sites are underway, and it is bracing to intercept a wave of drones launched by Iran in retaliation.
A federal appeals court temporarily halted a judge's ruling that had blocked the Trump administration from deploying members of the California National Guard in L.A.
In March, Mark Aiello bet big on basketball, and thought he won $389,000 by correctly guessing rebounds and assists by certain Chicago Bulls players.
Salah Abukhaled says Google's grip on advertising is costing him millions, and the U.S. government shares his same frustrations.
Melissa Kingsbury said she received more than 25 calls and 30 text messages in the first hour after her page was hacked, asking if she was really selling items like low-priced cars in great condition.
Michael Flores has been through a tangle with asbestos, and he ran into a loophole in state policy that could leave anyone vulnerable.
Sara Hovey and her husband were paying for a mortgage, rent and a litigation attorney, who apparently told her she should have been protected.
Recreational cyclist Phil Fox crossed back into America around 3:30 a.m. Sunday, after spending nearly three days circumnavigating over 1,000 miles around Lake Huron by bicycle.
The resignation follows an order by Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. to change the agency's guidance.
The norovirus strain GII.17 may have disrupted the seasonal pattern of outbreaks.
Warming temperatures due to climate change also help the arachnid survive.
As anyone who was around two years ago will remember, this is not the first time a hazy, unhealthy back of air engulfed and choked Chicago.
Salah Abukhaled says Google's grip on advertising is costing him millions, and the U.S. government shares his same frustrations.
White Sox chairman Jerry Reinsdorf has reached a deal with billionaire Justin Ishbia to potentially transfer ownership starting in 2029.
For 64 of the 82 years Kaage's Newsstand has been around, Mike Kaage has been the man propped up in front from 4 a.m. to 9 a.m. each day. Now, he says it's time to call it a day.
Gary Mayor Eddie Melton said Nippon Steel plans to pump $1 billion in the Gary Works U.S. Steel facility — the largest steel plant in the country.
The store — which currently has locations in Uptown Park Ridge, west suburban Geneva, and Milwaukee — has been in business for nearly 90 years.
Harvey Weinstein's retrial in New York took another dramatic turn when the judge declared a mistrial on the last undecided charge.
The free concert was held at the Jay Pritzker Pavilion in Millennium Park.
Weinstein was convicted of one of two counts of criminal sexual assault. The jury told the judge they hadn't reached a verdict on the third degree rape charge.
Brian Wilson was one of the world's most influential recording artists.
Aaron Rodgers said after his first practice with the Pittsburgh Steelers that he got married "a couple months ago."
Pope Leo XIV invited Catholic faithful to be "that light of hope," and to serve others and make the world a better place, during a celebration of his papacy at Rate Field in Chicago.
The celebration for the pontiff kicked off Saturday, where his favorite baseball team, the White Sox, plays.
Marissa Sulek speaks with protesters at the Chicago No Kings rally as they marched from Daley Plaza to Trump Tower and then on through the Loop.
Illinois Senator Dick Durbin and U.S. Rep. Jesus "Chuy" Garcia spoke at the No Kings Day protest in Daley Plaza in downtown Chicago Saturday.
CBS Chicago security expert Phil Andrew talks about safety as thousands attend the rally at Daley Plaza, moving to Trump Tower.
Thousands of the faithful are celebrating Pope Leo XIV in a uniquely Chicago way Saturday with an event and mass at Rate Field.
Huge crowds flocked to Daley Plaza at noon to participate in the Chicago "No Kings" protest.
Minnesota state Rep. Melissa Hortman and her husband were killed, and state Sen. John Hoffman and his wife were wounded in politically motivated shootings overnight, Gov. Tim Walz said Saturday.
Extensive Chicago street closures and parking restrictions will be in place this weekend all across the city of Chicago.
Swanson connected against Ryan Borucki (1-3) with two out in the sixth inning, giving Chicago a 2-1 lead with a solo drive into the bleachers in left-center.
Despite continuing reports of taxpayers receiving bills from the IRS for taxes they already paid on time, the agency has remained quiet about the problem and when it could be resolved.
CBS News Chicago Investigators has obtained a communication from a child protection judge responding to an ethics complaint for giving gifts to "abused and neglected" foster kids who appear before him.
Auto thefts dropped in 2024, trend appears to be continuing into 2025. But a few new car brands are seeing increases. Police explained why.
The crematory was shut down after the CBS News Chicago Investigators exposed how bodies were being mishandled there.
Some taxpayers who paid their taxes by the April 15 deadlines are getting notices telling them they still owe money, all because of delays with the IRS electronic payment system.
Swanson connected against Ryan Borucki (1-3) with two out in the sixth inning, giving Chicago a 2-1 lead with a solo drive into the bleachers in left-center.
Kamilla Cardoso led Chicago (2-7) with 15 points and nine rebounds. Angel Reese added 12 points and nine boards, and Ariel Atkins also scored 12.
Pirates ace Paul Skenes struck out five in five scoreless innings. Skenes was matched by Cade Horton, who permitted three hits in 5 2/3 shutout innings.
Civale is 1-2 with a 4.91 ERA this season. He has allowed seven runs over 19 innings in four starts since returning from the injured list May 22 after dealing with a strained left hamstring.
Cubs pitcher Jameson Taillon (7-3) went 6 1/3 innings against his former team.
Minnesota state Rep. Melissa Hortman and her husband were killed, and state Sen. John Hoffman and his wife were wounded in politically motivated shootings overnight, Gov. Tim Walz said Saturday. Authorities have also identified a suspect who is still at large.
Ramón Morales Reyes, 54, was accused of writing a letter threatening Trump in a social media post by Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem that got widespread national coverage.
According to a warrant, Antonio Brown is accused of firing two shots during an altercation outside a venue in the Little Haiti neighborhood on May 16.
Harvey Weinstein's retrial in New York took another dramatic turn when the judge declared a mistrial on the last undecided charge.
Cargo thieves usually target items that are in high demand or have big price tags. The stolen goods are then sold at 100% profit.
