Getting Hosed: East Garfield Park resident $64,000 for water bill; 'There must be a mistake'
"They told me to hire a good lawyer, that this is probably a billing issue with the city."
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CBS 2's investigation about potentially cancer-causing chemicals being dumped in Union, Illinois, is just beginning, and now CBS 2 Investigator Dave Savini is going back to where it all began, and take you inside our years-long probe of Sterigenics.
Indiana State Police, FBI identify "I-65 Killer" as Harry Edward Greenwell
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A little chaotic': What happened when several CTA lines stopped service at the same time?
"The safety can only be improved upon in a legacy system like we have in Chicago with more funding."
Unemployment benefits were 'hijacked'; state still hasn't tracked down money a year later
When someone reports they did not receive their benefits on time, the Illinois Department of Employment Security is supposed to trace where the money went. But in thousands of instances the agency was slow to investigate, a CBS 2 investigation found, and IDES refuses to release critical documents that could show the scope of the problem.
New Report Reveals How Much More Likely Black People Are To Be Stopped And Subjected To Force By Chicago Police
Black people make up approximately 30% of the city's population, but made up 68% of investigatory stops by police, and 84% of use of force incidents after investigatory stops from Oct. 17, 2017, through Feb. 28, 2020.
Illinois COVID Test Lab Accused of Giving False Negative Results
It can be your golden ticket to traveling, meeting the new baby, or visiting a loved one – but is your negative COVID-19 test really negative? At one suburban testing site, employees are raising serious questions about their own "negative" results.
New COPA Chief Administrator Andrea Kersten Addresses Accountability, Botched Raids, Flaws In CPD Body Cam Program
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Catching Candace Clark: A CBS News Chicago Special Report
Candace Clark is a serial con artist, who has been scamming people for years. CBS 2 Investigator Dorothy Tucker has been tracking Clark's moves.
April Trial Date Set For Accused Serial Scammer Candace Clark After She Rejects Plea Deal
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With Ald. Patrick Daley Thompson Forced To Resign After Federal Conviction, Mayor Lightfoot Is Under Pressure To Appoint An Asian American To Replace Him
Drama is playing out in Chicago's 11th Ward, which is about to be without an alderman.
Judge Extends CASA's Services To Help DCFS Kids Because 'A Lot Of Children Suffer' After Being Held Longer Than Necessary
'If we don't put the resources on the back end of the system where we are right now, it's just going to be another revolving door."
CPD Officer James Hunt, Who Said On Viral Video He's Killed 'Mother——s,' Is Stripped Of Police Powers After New Complaint Surfaces
A Chicago Police officer who nearly four years ago bragged on camera about killing someone while taunting an innocent Black man in a park has now been relieved of his police powers over a new and separate complaint.
Families At Volta Elementary In Albany Park Call For Change Amid Shootings In Area, Concerns About Unsafe Playground
Some parents just want a safe place for their kids to play, and you'd think a school would fit the bill. Sadly, the parents from the Albany Park community say it does not, and they want that to change.
Authorities Say 4-Year-Old Judah Morgan Was Beaten To Death By His Father After Courts Wouldn't Allow Aunt To Intervene; Aunt Is Now Fighting For Change In Law
At just 4 years old, Judah Morgan was tortured and beaten to death in Northwest Indiana, and his father is now charged with his murder. Judah's aunt fought for custody, but the courts did not allow her to intervene.
Accused Serial Scammer Candace Clark's Court Case Hits Another Snag
Another delay for accused serial scammer Candace Clark, who did not show up for her latest court date on Monday, after she was hospitalized with COVID symptoms.
Domestic Violence Service Providers Say Need Has Increased Greatly During Pandemic, And Funding In Gov. Pritzker's Budget Plan Falls Way Short
Domestic violence service providers across Illinois say $50 million in additional funding is needed to care for survivors. They also say Gov. JB Pritzker's proposed 2023 budget falls short – way short.
Chicago Police Board Sets August Trial Date For CPD Sergeant Facing Firing Over Role In Botched Anjanette Young Raid
Chicago Police Supt. David Brown recommended Sgt. Alex Wolinski be fired, filing disciplinary charges accusing Wolinski of violating several department rules when police raided Young's home in February 2019.
Jason Van Dyke Released From Custody As Some Push For Former CPD Officer To Face Federal Civil Rights Charges For The Death Of Laquan McDonald
Former Chicago police officer Jason Van Dyke has been released from custody after completing his sentence for the murder of 17-year-old Laquan McDonald.
Murder Of Laquan McDonald By Then-Officer Jason Van Dyke Led Directly To CPD Body Cam Policy, But Enforcement Of Policy Was Different Story
The 2014 incident in which then-Chicago Police officer Jason Van Dyke shot and killed Laquan McDonald not only sparked national conversations about police shootings, but also changed Chicago policing forever.
Left in the Dark: The Failed Promise of Chicago Police Body Cameras
Tens of thousands of moments were never captured on Chicago Police body cameras. Lax oversight allows it to happen.
Chicago Public Schools Will Be Open Thursday; Some Parents Wonder Why They Didn't Go On Remote Learning For Winter Storm
Some local school districts went remote-only Wednesday in anticipation of the winter storm that clobbered the area – but the Chicago Public Schools did not.
Nancy Rish, Convicted In High-Profile 1987 Murder In Kankakee, To Be Released From Prison After Having Sentence Reduced
Nancy Rish has maintained her innocence in a high-profile murder nearly 35 years ago in Kankakee, and now she is about to get out of prison.
COPA Completes Investigation Into Wrong Police Raid That Targeted Then 9-Year-Old Peter Mendez And His Family In 2017
The Civilian Office of Police Accountability has finished its investigation into the officers who wrongly raided the home of then-9-year-old Peter Mendez and his family.
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The mass shooting that killed 19 children and two adults at an elementary school in Uvalde, Texas is putting the spotlight on gun violence in Chicago.
Shooting that killed 9-year-old boy was act of "revenge" against his grandparents, prosecutors say
Two men charged with shooting two young brothers in Skokie, killing one of them, are accused of targeting the children with "a hailstorm of bullets" in retaliation for a fatal expressway shooting last August.
Complaints mount against Chicago's last Black bank: 'It's like the Flintstones'
Complaints against Chicago's last Black bank and federal concerns over its management and record-keeping
Chicago, suburbs, collar counties now at high community risk level for COVID-19
Chicago Department of Public Health Commissioner Dr. Allison Arwady warned the advance to the high risk level was coming.
Andreal Hagler charged with murder of 8-year-old daughter, Amaria Osby
Police sources have said Amaria Osby was asphyxiated, and her mother, Andreal Hagler, tried to kill herself.
What we know about the victims of the Uvalde school shooting
19 children and two teachers are dead and several more injured after a gunman opened fire at a Texas elementary school.
IDPH issues warning of rabid bats in 4 Illinois counties
IDPH says to be aware of rabid bats in Champaign, Jackson, Macon, and Will counties.
Maggie Daley Park climbing wall opens Friday
The 40-foot wall features 19,000 square feet of climbing space at the center of the park's skating ribbon.
Chicago Park District beaches to open for season Friday
This year's beach season runs through Monday, Sept. 5.
Coffee Lab in Evanston connecting coffee and culture
The owners offer international coffee blends found all around the world, from Indonesia to Evanston and incorporate special drinks inspired by favors from their childhood.
City officials to address summer safety plans ahead of Memorial Day weekend
That new city curfew starts Friday.
Chicago First Alert Weather: Weekend warmup ahead
After a cool and rainy start to the day, a warmup is ahead.
White Sox lose to Red Sox by more than double the score
The Boston Red Sox beat the White Sox 16-7 Thursday night to take two of three from Chicago.
Women are taking the lead in Broadview, where mom is fire chief and daughter just became a police officer
Women are taking the lead in a family of first responders in Broadview.
Man in critical condition after being shot in Irving Park
A man was shot and critically wounded in the Irving Park neighborhood Thursday night.
Firefighter injured battling fire that swept through three-flat in South Austin
The Fire Department said the fire broke out at 4812 W. Jackson Blvd., just west of Cicero Avenue.
Cubs lead 3-0 in second, but end up losing to Reds by factor of four
Cincinnati trailed 3-0 before scoring twice in the second and bursting ahead with eight runs in the third.
Englewood chef David Fuller lives his dream to get his greens to a national audiences
"For a young Black male that was ambitious, talented, learning, certain positions I just couldn't apply for or get into. But that didn't stop me."
17-year-old girl shot in vehicle in Albany Park
At 4:48 p.m., the girl was in a vehicle in the 4600 block of North Francisco Avenue when she was struck by gunfire, police said.
Students, Staff host pep rally to say goodbye to longtime principal at Whitney Young High School
Whitney Young High School Principal Dr. Joyce Kenner honored with pep rally as she retires after 32 years.
Former state Rep. Luis Arroyo gets 4 years, 9 months in prison for bribery scheme
Arroyo, 67, entered a blind guilty plea in November to accepting thousands of dollars in bribes to promote a gambling bill legalizing sweepstakes machines.
Lawsuit claims 13-year-old boy had his hands up when a CPD officer shot him in the back
The lawsuit said the shooting is proof that there is still a "widespread pattern and practice of using excessive force, including deadly force, against African Americans" within the Chicago Police Department.
Family contacts CBS 2 after father's cremated remains are lost in the mail
"They don't know if it's at an airport, at the exchange facility. They don't know if it ever made it to Illinois from California."
Gunman wasn't confronted by anyone before entering school, police say
Law enforcement authorities are facing mounting questions and criticism over how much time elapsed before they put a stop to the rampage.
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Nearly 20 officers were in a hallway for more than 45 minutes before agents used a master key to open a door and confront the gunman, authorities said.
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Shooting that killed 9-year-old boy was act of "revenge" against his grandparents, prosecutors say
Two men charged with shooting two young brothers in Skokie, killing one of them, are accused of targeting the children with "a hailstorm of bullets" in retaliation for a fatal expressway shooting last August.
Complaints mount against Chicago's last Black bank: 'It's like the Flintstones'
Complaints against Chicago's last Black bank and federal concerns over its management and record-keeping
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Chicago Department of Public Health Commissioner Dr. Allison Arwady warned the advance to the high risk level was coming.
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Complaints mount against Chicago's last Black bank: 'It's like the Flintstones'
Complaints against Chicago's last Black bank and federal concerns over its management and record-keeping
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The lawsuit said the shooting is proof that there is still a "widespread pattern and practice of using excessive force, including deadly force, against African Americans" within the Chicago Police Department.
Getting Hosed: A woman fights the city over a water bill she never should have received and wins
Getting Hosed, our exposé on Chicago's bad water billing, has saved consumers hundreds of thousands of dollars. So we wanted to know - what happens if you take on the City yourself?
Getting Hosed: East Garfield Park resident $64,000 for water bill; 'There must be a mistake'
"They told me to hire a good lawyer, that this is probably a billing issue with the city."
Experts wonder why it took vendor so long to notify Chicago Public Schools of data breach
Experts with whom we spoke said ransomware attacks in general – including those on school districts and vendors – are skyrocketing.
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Women are taking the lead in Broadview, where mom is fire chief and daughter just became a police officer
Women are taking the lead in a family of first responders in Broadview.
Former state Rep. Luis Arroyo gets 4 years, 9 months in prison for bribery scheme
Arroyo, 67, entered a blind guilty plea in November to accepting thousands of dollars in bribes to promote a gambling bill legalizing sweepstakes machines.
Pennsylvania, North Carolina, Kentucky, Idaho and Oregon primary results
CBS News projects Chuck Edwards will win the GOP nomination in North Carolina's 11th Congressional District, defeating incumbent Rep. Madison Cawthorn.
Texas Gov. Greg Abbott invokes Chicago violence, dismisses 'quote-"real"' gun laws
"There are, quote, 'real' gun laws in Chicago," Abbott said at a news conference. "There are more people who are shot every weekend in Chicago than there are in schools in Texas."
Early voting for Chicago primary election moved back to Tuesday, May 31
The start date for early voting had been Thursday, May 26, but had to be changed after the Cook County Circuit Court made three rulings.
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Getting Hosed: A woman fights the city over a water bill she never should have received and wins
Getting Hosed, our exposé on Chicago's bad water billing, has saved consumers hundreds of thousands of dollars. So we wanted to know - what happens if you take on the City yourself?
Demand rises for donated breast milk amid baby formula shortage
With parents struggling to navigate the baby formula shortage, breast milk donation banks are seeing a sharp increase in demand — but also a jump in donations.
Baby formula shortage still leaves families desperate, especially those restricted by federal WIC program rules
Walk into the baby formula aisle at just about any drug or grocery store around the country, and you will still see rows of empty shelves.
Abbott to resume production of baby formula at Sturgis, Michigan plant after recall
Abbott Nutrition said after its plant in Sturgis, Michigan gets back in operation, product could be back on shelves in six to eight weeks, subject to approval by the Food and Drug Administration.
Chicago gas prices hit new record, at more than $5 per gallon
According to AAA, the average price of a gallon of regular unleaded gasoline is $5.12 as of Tuesday morning.
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Chicago, suburbs, collar counties now at high community risk level for COVID-19, CDC says
Chicago Department of Public Health Commissioner Dr. Allison Arwady warned the advance to the high risk level was coming.
Chicago expected to move to "high risk" for COVID-19 on Friday, but no return to mask or vaccine mandates
"We are not reinstating the mask or vaccine requirement mandates, because the health system in Chicago remains stable."
Pfizer says 3 of its COVID shots give kids under 5 strong protection
The company says it'll give U.S. regulators the data soon. Moderna is already seeking U.S. clearance to vaccinate kids 5 and under.
Expert: Risk for monkeypox is low for overall population
It has been almost three months since city leaders dropped COVID-19 restrictions – but as we head toward summer, experts warn we could see more COVID cases.
FDA clears COVID-19 booster shot for healthy kids ages 5 to 11
There is one more hurdle: The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention must decide whether to formally recommend the booster for this age group.
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City Council committee to vote on Chicago casino plan, which has some neighbors thinking of selling condos and leaving
There is still a push from nearby residents to stop the billon-dollar Bally's project that is planned for the Chicago Tribune Freedom Center site in River West.
Crime and chaos downtown and beyond are keeping tourists away from Chicago
Such events as the chaos downtown that led to a deadly shooting right in the middle of Millennium Park have led people to cancel trips, meetings, and events in Chicago because they don't feel safe.
Carvana tower in Skokie put on hold after Illinois suspends dealer's state license
The village of Skokie is telling Carvana it cannot build a proposed 14-story car vending tower, just three months after the project won approval from village trustees.
FTX cryptocurrency exchange opens new headquarters in Chicago
Mayor Lori Lightfoot helped cut the ribbon Tuesday morning to open the official U.S. headquarters of FTX, a Bahamas-based cryptocurrency exchange.
Bally's unveils further plans for Chicago casino; some aldermen say it's being pushed through too fast
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.
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White Sox lose to Red Sox by more than double the score
The Boston Red Sox beat the White Sox 16-7 Thursday night to take two of three from Chicago.
Cubs lead 3-0 in second, but end up losing to Reds by factor of four
Cincinnati trailed 3-0 before scoring twice in the second and bursting ahead with eight runs in the third.
Burger's homer off Hill lifts White Sox over Red Sox
Jake Burger hit a three-run homer off Rich Hill, Lucas Giolito overcame a shaky first inning and the Chicago White Sox beat the Red Sox Wednesday night to end Boston's six-game winning streak.
University of Chicago Maroons men's tennis team wins first ever NCAA Division III title
The men's team won it all 5-2 on an ace by Alshon over Case Western Reserve University for their first-ever national championship.
Northwestern women's lacrosse team heads to Final Four for third time straight
The Northwestern Wildcats women's lacrosse team is hoping the third time is the charm, as they had to Baltimore for their third straight trip to the Final Four.
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Legendary 'Goodfellas' actor Ray Liotta dead at 67
Liotta reportedly died in his sleep while filming a new movie in the Dominican Republic.
CBS unveils 2022-2023 primetime lineup
CBS announced its 2022-2023 primetime programming lineup of CBS Originals, featuring four new dramas and more.
Dave Chappelle attacked by armed man while onstage in L.A.
The controversial comic laughed off the incident after being tackled, and video appeared to show the person who charged him being beaten onstage.
Naomi Judd, Grammy-winning singer, has died at 76
"We lost our beautiful mother to the disease of mental illness," the Judd sisters said on social media.
'Jersey Boys' is returning to a Chicago stage next week
The new national tour of "Jersey Boys" opens next week at the Cadillac Palace Theatre, celebrating the music of the Frankie Valli and the Four Seasons.
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Coffee Lab in Evanston connecting coffee and culture
It's a specialty coffee shop on Noyes Street, near Northwestern University. But there's more than coffee and pastries, there's community.
City officials to address summer safety plans ahead of Memorial Day weekend
Signs of summer in the city are here, but many are concerned the violence could get worse with Memorial Day weekend.
Chicago Park District beaches to open for season Friday
This year's beach season runs through Monday, Sept. 5.
Chicago First Alert Weather: Weekend warmup ahead
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Chicago First Alert Weather: Concern persists about overnight downpours
CBS 2 Chief Meteorologist Albert Ramon has your 10 p.m. First Alert Weather forecast for Thursday, May 26, 2022.
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