Suburban Chicago family wants answers after officer gets 3rd DUI after chase killing 2 teens
"What is it going to take? He's a liability."
"What is it going to take? He's a liability."
"How did he get a FOID card? How did he obtain firearms to commit this crime with this type of history?"
A Chicago man, Kevin Lyons, was charged with obstruction of an official proceeding, among other charges, and sentenced to 51 months in prison.
The tow truck driver watched her dump a black garbage bag into a garbage can. At the beach, pooled blood and blood-soaked rags were found inside.
"There's a discrepancy here. It's not fair. I think it's dangerous."
"It's a one-page form, pretty basic, but very high stakes."
CBS 2 Investigator Megan Hickey gets a look inside Chicago's Immigration Court to see what thousands of migrants have to do to stay in the country and the hurdles they face while living in shelters.
After the CBS 2 Investigators pressed the state for days, they finally admitted mistakes involving the release of Crosetti Brand from prison.
"It is completely life-changing for him."
As we close the books on another year, we wanted to take a moment to focus on why what we do matters.
The biggest expense: $93 million paid to the company named Favorite Healthcare Staffing.
The CBS 2 Investigators obtained records that show the city of Chicago paid out $138 million so far to vendors for the caring of migrants. For everything from food to security.
A recent investigation by CBS 2 has revealed a disturbing statistic: Black women make up only 16% of Chicago's population, yet they accounted for 30% of all crime victims last year. This means that every half hour, nearly four Black women were victims of a crime.
Foxx sat down with Tucker, revealing details of surviving her trauma, as well as that of her mother, her aunts, and her friends.
CBS 2 Investigator Dorothy Tucker reports a year after CBS 2 Investigators started looking into how many black women in chicago are victims of crimes, we're starting to hear from local leaders about the issue.
The FBI is now investigating the blast near Niagara Falls and sources said it appears to have been a deliberate act. CBS 2 Investigator Megan Hickey has more on the latest developments.
CBS 2 analyzed decades of police crime data connected to every crime victim in Chicago. The findings revealed that 1 in 3 victims is a Black woman. CBS 2 Investigator Dorothy Tucker reports that's 33% of all crime victims.
CBS 2 Investigator Megan Hickey reports, potential issues have been raised with Rico Clark's case, beginning with the detective work, his legal representation, and a potential conflict of interest in the state's attorney's office.
"Chicago is the wrongfully convicted capital of the United States. So, we need to stop being that."
Last summer, the mayor's signature approved giving over $10 million more to ShotSpotter.
Despite years of city leaders and lawmakers trying to fix the problem, the thieves are almost never caught.
"The more information they get, the easier it is to steal their identity, especially with a company tied with China."
CBS 2's Asal Rezaei reports the hearing was prompted by the CBS 2 investigators Getting Hosed series. CBS 2's Brad Edwards has been investigating water bill issues for Chicago residents
"Chicago women in trades are training women for these jobs and women of color black women for these jobs. That's the model for how we build an economy in which no one's left out."
"Wow. This is not Chicago. I've never experienced anything like this."
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Marina Mabrey was gunning from deep and had a game-high 20 points.
The Biden administration defending new legislation that would force the Chinese-owned social media company ByteDance to sell to a U.S. owner—or be banned sometime in the next year.
Stormy Daniels was called to the witness stand to testify at former President Donald Trump's trial in New York on Tuesday.
Alderpeople are looking to try to stop rogue towers from making thousands off drivers who thought they were signing their car away to someone they could trust.
The start date for former President Trump's classified documents trial was originally scheduled for May 20.
The lawsuit claims that the measure, signed into law by President Biden, is unconstitutional.
The race for the White House tops the ballot Tuesday in Indiana's presidential and state primaries, but voters will also have to settle more competitive contests for governor, Congress, and the state legislature.
Alderpeople are looking to try to stop rogue towers from making thousands off drivers who thought they were signing their car away to someone they could trust.
Employees at dozens of now-closed Foxtrot Market and Dom's Kitchen stores, now jobless, wonder what comes next for them as their paychecks will soon end.
The family didn't get their cut of the estate sale, not hearing back from the salesman until CBS 2 got involved.
The Better Business Bureau warns that anyone buying an event ticket should watch out for fake ticket scams.
Financial records show Paul Croft and J.D. Frost raised about $30 million for a hydrogen plant that was supposed to be, at one point, in Indiana. It never existed, an attorney says.
Researchers hope their findings will inspire action to make hearing aid devices more affordable since they can cost over $1,000 per ear.
First known HIV cases from a nonsterile injection for cosmetic reasons highlights the risk of unlicensed providers.
The city's measles dashboard said a total of 63 measles cases have been confirmed in Chicago this year, with one new case this week.
The department said anyone who visited the Sam's Club at 9400 S. Western Ave. in Evergreen Park one day last week may have been exposed to someone with measles.
Health officials are warning consumers not to consume Infinite Herbs basil sold at some Trader Joe's and Dierberg's stores after 12 people were sickened.
The Illinois Worker Adjustment and Retraining Notification (WARN) Act requires employers to notify workers of mass layoffs 60 days in advance.
Mayor Brandon Johnson denied that the Bears' shiny new dome could end up costing taxpayers a pretty penny.
Employees at dozens of now-closed Foxtrot Market and Dom's Kitchen stores, now jobless, wonder what comes next for them as their paychecks will soon end.
The company announced Tuesday that it received a stalking horse bid to purchase its operating assets.
Dozens of typewriters clutter the shelves of the 24-year-old business owner's workshop inside his parents' home in Downers Grove.
For the past three months, a cast of 10 Asian American/Pacific Islander comedians has been working on the new program, "Youth in Asia (Are You Proud of Me Yet?)"
The stars came out for the the 2024 Met Gala in New York City. See some of the most eye-catching outfits of the night.
'Bob Hearts Abishola', the acclaimed comedy, is signing off after its fifth season on CBS.
Bernard Hill died Sunday at 79. The actor was known for his roles in "Lord of the Rings" and "Titanic."
"Sunday Morning" has an exclusive behind-the-scenes look at the creation of the country singer's first post-stroke song, "Where That Came From," which blends art with artificial intelligence in a recording that captures Travis' country heart.
CBS 2 meteorologist Laura Bannon has the forecast.
Caiden Frawley, a senior at Notre Dame College Prep's boy's volleyball team is doing more than just playing the game.
CBS 2 Chief Meteorologist Albert Ramon has your 10 p.m. First Alert Weather forecast for Tuesday, May 7, 2024.
Researchers hope their findings will inspire action to make hearing aid devices more affordable since they can cost over $1,000 per ear. CBS 2's Lauren Victory reports.
TikTok filed a lawsuit against the U.S. government Tuesday, trying to fend off new legislation that could essentially ban the platform next year. CBS 2's Sara Machi reports.
Tinley Park saw golf-ball-sized hail and Orland Park saw ping-pong-ball-sized hail, according to the National Weather Service.
The tree crushed the aluminum siding on the chimney, exposing the wood frame and pink insulation fiber to the street.
The barn collapsed in the 10800 block of Weidner Road in unincorporated McHenry County outside Harvard.
The Biden administration defending new legislation that would force the Chinese-owned social media company ByteDance to sell to a U.S. owner—or be banned sometime in the next year.
Researchers hope their findings will inspire action to make hearing aid devices more affordable since they can cost over $1,000 per ear.
Expert panel discussion centers the focus on the disparity that 1 in 3 victims of crime in Chicago is a Black woman
Police arrived at the scene sooner than if they had waited for the first 911 call.
Anthony Robinson's attorney said his previous defense lawyer failed to present evidence that showed it was physically impossible for him to be the shooter.
The village board is working on a resolution to hire Lightfoot, a former federal prosecutor before her lone term as Chicago's mayor, to investigate claims Henyard has been misusing public funds.
DCFS Director Heidi Mueller was asked Thursday why some kids in the system are being held in psychiatric hospitals longer than medically necessary.
Marina Mabrey was gunning from deep and had a game-high 20 points.
The Cubs' Héctor Neris (2-0) pitched out of a jam in the ninth, when he retired Jackson Merrill on a pop fly with runners on first and second.
Zach Eflin allowed one run and six hits in seven innings as the Tampa Bay Rays beat the Chicago White Sox 5-1 for their fifth consecutive win.
Going in, the Blackhawks had a 13.5% chance at scoring the first overall pick, even better than last year when they got the top pick to draft Connor Bedard.
Caiden Frawley, a senior at Notre Dame College Prep's boy's volleyball team is doing more than just playing the game.
Chicago Police detectives are asking anyone with additional photos or video to give them a call.
A new scathing lawsuit accused state employees of sexually abusing 95 people while they were children detained in Illinois detention facilities.
The girl was hit on the right side of her body. She was taken to Comer Children's Hospital, and her condition was stabilized, police said.
An Oswego family's two-year search to find out what happened to a missing man has ended, after Eddie Gardner's body was found in Chicago in March.
The judge in the case granted a request by defense attorneys for more time to prepare.