Gunfire shuts down northbound I-57 in south suburbs
It was not clear if anything was damaged by the gunfire.
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Organizations sue over plans to expand toxic sludge dumpsite on southeast lakefront
The dump is located at the mouth of the river next to the lakefront park of Calumet Park.
Lawsuit filed over plans to expand toxic sludge dumpsite on southeast lakefront
The dump is located at the mouth of the river next to the lakefront park of Calumet Park. CBS 2 Investigator Megan Hickey reports.
Fire rips through house in Calumet Park
The fire broke out in a frame house in the 1500 block of West Vermont Street in the south suburb.
Fire rips through house in Calumet Park
Flames are shooting through the roof of the old frame house on Vermont Street.
Fire rips through home in Calumet Park
Lots of heavy smoke is visible at the scene.
Man dies after being pulled from Lake Michigan near South Side's Calumet Park
He had gone into the water with friends, police said.
'Sick-Outs' Had Police Officers Not Showing Up For Work This Week In Calumet Park, Harvey; Officials Say Labor Issues To Blame
Dozens of police officers called out sick this week in two south suburbs – so who was patrolling the streets?
Dead Body Found Near Calumet Park
Police have not released the person's identification.
Calumet Park Police Arrest Homicide Suspect After Highway Chase
Calumet Park police arrested a suspected offender wanted for homicide after a highway chase that ended on the South Side of Chicago.
Multiple Cars Set On Fire In Arson In Calumet Park; Man Seen Running From Scene
Multiple cars were set on fire on the same block in Calumet Park early Thursday morning.
BREAKING: Calumet Park Police Officer Rushed To Hospital After Chase
A Calumet Park police officer was rushed to the hospital Friday night after the officers squad car was tagged with at least four bullet holes in the windshield.
Carjacking Victim's Mother Sees Her Car On TV, Spinning Out On Dan Ryan Expressway
A woman and her mother were both too afraid to show their faces. But they did want to share their carjacking horror story.
Army Corps Of Engineers Wants To Expand Contaminated Sediment Dump Vertically; Calumet Park Neighbors And Park Advocates Not So Sure About It
Any day now, a section of Chicago's lakefront could get the OK to grow 25 feet taller – with a pile of contaminated materials.
Amid Sex Harassment Scandal, Poor Working Conditions Calumet Park Police Say They Are Fed Up
Police officers wrote a letter to the mayor on Friday, saying they don't have confidence in their police chief
Woman Injured After Car Rolls Over In Calumet Park Crash Involving Semi Truck
Her injuries did not appear to be life-threatening, but she was taken to a nearby hospital.
Demetrius Easton, Charged In Bowling Ball Attack That Left Victim In Coma, Held On $500,000 Bond
The man charged with throwing a bowling ball at another man's head and leaving him in a coma has a history of violent behavior, CBS 2 News has learned.
Shooting Near Calumet Park Leaves One Man Dead
The victim was shot twice in the stomach and was taken to the University of Chicago hospital where he later died.
Four People Shot in 24 Hours on I-57; More Than 40 Shootings In Past Three Years
Interstate 57 was shut down last night after a 55-year-old postal worker was fatally shot on the highway in the northbound lanes when someone in another vehicle opened fire.
3 Shot During Rush Hour On I-57 In Calumet Park
Three people were were injured after a reported shooting on I-57 near 127th Street Monday afternoon, Illinois State Police say.
Two Killed, One Wounded In Shooting On Interstate 57 In Calumet Park
Two men were killed and another was wounded in a shooting that prompted police to shut down the northbound lanes of Interstate 57 for approximately five hours overnight.
Two Wounded In I-57 Shooting
Two people were wounded early Saturday morning in a shooting along I-57 in the south suburbs, reports WBBM's Mike Krauser.
Man Accused Of Breaking Into Home To Rape 4-Year-Old
A brazen pedophile broke into a Calumet Park home, raped a 4-year-old girl while others were inside, and then went into a closet at the residence and started smoking a cigarette.
Woman Charged With Murder In Crash That Killed Off-Duty Chicago Cop
Shanell Terrell, of Calumet Park, was charged with first-degree murder and possession of cannabis Saturday night, Cook County State's Attorney's office spokeswoman Sally Daly said.
Calumet Park Woman Charged With Murder For Crash Death Of Chicago Cop
A Calumet Park woman was ordered held on $10 million bond Sunday after she was accused of driving a van that plowed into an off-duty Chicago police officer's car, killing him as he was headed home.
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Ukrainian Village mother beside herself after 12-year-old son is robbed
The mother is so scared that she is considering leaving Chicago.
Chicago Police officer hit by flying glass in shootout in Back of the Yards
The CFD said an officer suffered an abrasion to her arm from glass, and was treated on the scene.
Ford announces layoffs at Michigan facilities in wake of strike at Chicago plant
Ford said the strike at the Chicago plant at 126th Street and Torrence Avenue is causing more knock-on effects at other facilities.
Morgan State University mass shooting: 5 shot on campus, search for suspect ongoing
Police say four of the five victims are students and none of the victims appear to have life-threatening wounds.
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Embattled Illinois DCFS Director Marc Smith to step down at end of the year
Smith's resignation announcement comes a week after an Illinois Auditor General's report revealed dozens of major failures by DCFS over the past two years.
Two aldermen want voters to decide if Chicago should remain sanctuary city for migrants
The move comes as the city works to find housing for more than 14,000 asylum seekers who have been brought to Chicago since last August.
NASCAR Chicago Street Race to return to Grant Park in 2024
Mayor Brandon Johnson, who inherited the event from his predecessor, Lori Lightfoot, previously had been noncommittal about bringing the race back.
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Ukrainian Village mother beside herself after 12-year-old son is robbed
The mother is so scared that she is considering leaving Chicago.
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Acts of hate are on the rise in Illinois, disturbing new report says
CBS 2 Investigator Megan Hickey has been combing through the new report, which highlights a rise in antisemitism, incidents involving white supremacists, and attacks on LGBTQ+ businesses.
Victim of botched Chicago police raid in 2017 to get $300,000 settlement
Police raided Sharnia Phillips' home while searching for two gang members who had never lived there.
Despite rise in catalytic converter theft, few arrests made in Chicago
Despite years of city leaders and lawmakers trying to fix the problem, the thieves are almost never caught.
Child care providers face "cliff" with pandemic funds set to expire
The American Rescue Plan funding has helped thousands of child care centers across Illinois pay their staff, upgrade their facilities and keep cots lower for parents.
Feds to fund improvements to keep pedestrians off Chicago area railroad tracks
A total of 39 people were killed trespassing on railroad tracks in Illinois last year alone.
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Embattled Illinois DCFS Director Marc Smith to step down at end of the year
Smith's resignation announcement comes a week after an Illinois Auditor General's report revealed dozens of major failures by DCFS over the past two years.
Two aldermen want voters to decide if Chicago should remain sanctuary city for migrants
The move comes as the city works to find housing for more than 14,000 asylum seekers who have been brought to Chicago since last August.
Mayor Brandon Johnson creates post for Chicago's first chief homelessness officer
The new position in the mayor's cabinet would be tasked with coordinating efforts across city departments to provide shelter for all people.
Mayor Johnson reemphasizes point on need to help asylum seekers
During a news conference, Mayor Johnson said he has been in touch with the White House and state officials for nearly 20 weeks – asking for aid and help with coordination.
As autoworkers' strike hits 19th day, U.S. Rep. Mike Quigley calls for resolution
On Friday, approximately 4,600 Ford workers at the Chicago Assembly Plant at 126th Street and Torrence Avenue on the Southeast Side joined the strike.
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Nonprofit dance group owed nearly $50,000 for holiday show performance
The company that owed the money also hadn't paid other entities for security and the venue for the show.
Kia, Hyundai models recalled due to fire risk; separate concerns about security flaws persist
Hyundai warned drivers to park their cars outside until they can get the necessary repairs.
Indiana AG sues MV Realty, says company is deceptive
MV Realty is based out of Florida, but operates in Indiana and several other states – including Illinois.
Contractor accused of scamming people in need of housework
They accused James Nesbitt of taking off with deposits without completing jobs and complained he didn't respond to customers.
Getting Hosed: Officials finally address on bad water billing at City Council hearing
The Chicago City Council Finance Committee held a hearing Tuesday with the heads of the Water Management and Finance departments.
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COVID vaccine during pregnancy helps protect newborns, new study finds
The findings are just the latest to show benefits from COVID vaccination during pregnancy.
Teen who's had two lung transplants gets behind-the-scenes tour of Field Museum
Scientists at the Field Museum showed Josh Burton ways he can still have a career without digging in the dirt.
Northwestern researchers get $45M to develop implant to sense and treat cancer
"From a clinical perspective, this could be a game-changing approach to cancer therapy," said Dr. Jonathan Rivnay.
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Ford announces layoffs at Michigan facilities in wake of strike at Chicago plant
Ford said the strike at the Chicago plant at 126th Street and Torrence Avenue is causing more knock-on effects at other facilities.
As autoworkers' strike hits 19th day, U.S. Rep. Mike Quigley calls for resolution
On Friday, approximately 4,600 Ford workers at the Chicago Assembly Plant at 126th Street and Torrence Avenue on the Southeast Side joined the strike.
Autoworkers' strike against Ford leads to layoffs at suburban Chicago stamping plant
The layoffs took effect Saturday, Sept. 30.
Union files labor complaint after Signature Room at former John Hancock closes abruptly
No notice was given to the 132 restaurant employees represented by UNITE HERE Local 1, the union said.
GM and Stellantis plants in Bolingbrook and Naperville join UAW strike
"We're not going to wait around forever for a fair contract," UAW President Shawn Fain said. "The companies know how to make this right."
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Bulls take training camp to Nashville as they try to return to playoffs
It'll be Billy Donovan's fourth season with the Bulls and the team hasn't won a playoff series since 2015.
Bears vs. Commanders: 3 things to watch in Thursday's Week 5 matchup
The Bears were better last week, but still not good enough.
Eberflus focused on Washington despite questions over job security
The Bears might get a boost on the offensive line with Teven Jenkins healing well, but the secondary will remain thin for Thursday night's game.
Fans came from all over to see Lionel Messi take on Chicago Fire, but now he might not play
An injury may keep the superstar sidelined – and it has sent ticket prices tanking just a day before the match.
After career-best day, Fields says he only cares about Bears winning
Fields threw for over 300 yards and four touchdowns for the first time in his career last Sunday against the Broncos.
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Man indicted for murder of Tupac Shakur in 1996 drive-by shooting
A Nevada grand jury indicted Duane "Keffe D" Davis in the long-unsolved killing of rapper Tupac Shakur, prosecutors announced in court Friday.
Actor Michael Gambon, who played Harry Potter's Dumbledore, dies at 82
Michael Gambon, the British-Irish actor who portrayed Dumbledore in the latter 6 of the 8 "Harry Potter" movies, has died after a bout of pneumonia.
Teri Bristol, Chicago house music DJ, dies at 66
Bristol began DJing in Chicago in the 1980s, and paved the way for a generation of other women DJs.
"Survivor" returns for season 45 Wednesday, Sept. 27 at 8 p.m. ET
Through longer weekly episodes, "Survivor" will take a deeper dive into the players' stories as they're stranded on the stunning islands of Fiji.
Hollywood writers, studios reach tentative deal to end strike
Terms of the deal must still be ratified by the WGA's approximately 11,000 members.
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As migrants pour into Chicago, another city with influx sets limits
Every day, there is a new twist in Chicago's humanitarian migrant crisis – and shelter, space, and resources are limited. CBS 2's Charlie De Mar reports on the situation in Chicago, and what Denver is doing to alleviate concerns.
More Ford layoffs as a result of strike at Chicago plant
Ford said the strike has now impacted operations at the Livonia Transmission Plant and the Sterling Axle Plant – both in the suburbs of Detroit.
Chicago mother says armed robbers targeted her 12-year-old son on his bike
We also spoke to the area's alderman, who said this type of crime is happening too often. CBS 2's Marybel Gonzalez reports.
Chicago Police officer hurt by flying glass in shootout
The CFD said an officer suffered an abrasion to her arm from glass when the bullets came into the vehicle, and was treated on the scene. CBS 2's Jermont Terry reports.
Bulls take training camp to Nashville as team tries to return to playoff form
The Bulls are back, well, not in Chicago because Billy Donovan and company are in Nashville for five days. The team decided to get away for training camp before they begin the preseason on Sunday in Milwaukee.
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Ukrainian Village mother beside herself after 12-year-old son is robbed
The mother is so scared that she is considering leaving Chicago.
Chicago Police officer hit by flying glass in shootout in Back of the Yards
The CFD said an officer suffered an abrasion to her arm from glass, and was treated on the scene.
Morgan State University mass shooting: 5 shot on campus, search for suspect ongoing
Police say four of the five victims are students and none of the victims appear to have life-threatening wounds.
Chicago police warn of string of armed carjackings and robberies on West Side
In a span of about 90 minutes, masked men armed with handguns and rifles carjacked a white BMW X2, used that car to rob two people at gunpoint, and then carjacked another vehicle.
Man dies after being found shot in head on street in Bronzeville
Police classified his death as a homicide.
