Savings or scam? BBB warns Temu takes personal info, citing complaints
"The more information they get, the easier it is to steal their identity, especially with a company tied with China."
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City Council hearing addresses outrageous water bills
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
U.S. Labor Secretary Su highlights $1.3M grant for tradeswomen in Illinois
"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."
Bolingbrook police officer shot in convenience store stand-off
"Wow. This is not Chicago. I've never experienced anything like this."
Driver pleads guilty after crash leaving ISP Trooper Brian Frank catastrophically injured
"If I could, I would switch places with Brian in a heartbeat."
Chicago sex trafficking survivor pushes for sentencing guidelines for victims across the country
"Nobody hears that they were sexually abused by that individual for years. That they were sex trafficked by that individual for years, or that they were bought by that individual when they were a child."
Watchdog's final report on wrong raids released
Nearly five years after the CBS 2 Investigators began exposing a pattern of Chicago police raiding the wrong homes, the city's Inspector General released its latest findings today. The report cited antiquated systems and failures by police, which led to innocent people being wrongly raided. It's what CBS 2 Investigator Dave Savini has been reporting for years.
'One Summer Chicago' plan promises jobs for young people, but does it deliver?
"There is a tremendous demand there. So when people speak ill of our young people, that's why I defend them because they want opportunities."
'One Summer Chicago' plan promises jobs for young people, but does it deliver?
CBS 2 Investigator Megan Hickey reports from City Hall on how this year's plan is going to be different.
Despite promise not to, Chicago's Mayor reups ShotSpotter contract for more than $10M
"I think we've seen that the current administration has been back peddling quite a bit."
Despite promises not to, Chicago's Mayor extends ShotSpotter contract for more than $10M
He just signed on the dotted line to pump even more money into it. CBS 2 Investigator Megan Hickey has been digging for answers.
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Plagued for more than a decade with issues at their train crossings, suburban Franklin Park finally got the attention of the U.S. Department of Transportation. CBS 2 Investigator Megan Hickey has the details
Franklin Park gets $8M from federal government to fix train crossings
"It's been a few minutes. The train is gone. Are we waiting for another train?"
Family of 'Tygercat' wants suspected shooter in his murder charged
"They didn't steal a candy bar. They didn't throw a bottle at his head. They walked up behind him, pushed him in an alley and put a gun right up to his neck and kill them and ran off."
Family of 'Tyger Cat' wants suspects in his murder charged
CBS 2 Investigator Megan Hickey said that's the question that Ryan Arliskas' family is asking. It's been more than two months since one juvenile suspect was taken into custody.
DePaul's Asylum and Immigration Law Clinic helps to clear backlog of cases
"The clients that I worked with changed my life. And that's why I'm so excited to work in this field. Because I want to hear more stories and I want to help people."
Ex-Chicago resident 'Getting Hosed' stuck with water bills for his former house
"You've got people walking around on fixed income and they can't afford to pay a $500 bill," Burns said. "I would like to see mistakes corrected and I would like to see communication. There's no communication!"
Ex-Chicago resident 'Getting Hosed' getting with water bills for his former house
This next story doesn't involve a huge dollar amount, but it make you wonder about the botched bureaucracy. CBS 2 Investigator Megan Hickey introduces us to a veteran who turned to us, after the city ignored him.
FirstKey renters in Country Club Hills get no explanation for eviction notice
"We're fearful residents that need to get our voices heard. We don't want to be on the street or homeless, especially in Chicago nowadays."
'We're stuck right now'
The company that owns the homes is blaming the city, but now the mayor of Country Club Hills is clapping back. CBS 2 Investigator Megan Hickey has more on the controversy.
Lake County COAST helping police take new approach to mental health crises
"Not every incident needs someone arrested, and not every incident needs somebody ticketed; but somehow, someway, the police were called. So we're here to help," Sgt. Jim Yanecek said.
Lake County COAST helping police take new approach to mental health crises
Only on 2: there's been a push across the country to rethink policing when it comes to mental health crises, and the Lake County Sheriff's Department was one of the first in the Chicago area to put together a specialized team. Five years later, the Crisis Outreach and Support Team (COAST) has more than doubled the number of calls they respond to. CBS 2 Investigator Megan Hickey is digging into the numbers and what they mean.
'He was loved in the community'
CBS 2 Investigator Megan Hickey reports colleagues of fallen firefighter Jermaine Pelt said they are heartbroken, describing the 18-year veteran of the Chicago Fire Department as a soft-spoken leader.
'Our hearts are very heavy': CFD remembers firefighter Jermaine Pelt
"Jermaine knows everybody, but he's very soft spoken and everyone loved him."
Convicted con man Rick Dugo agrees to plea deal, gets 8 years in prison
Last month, he was convicted in the first of four trials that involved four victims who were scammed out of nearly $1 million. Instead of facing three more trials, he took a plea deal.
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Victim of botched Chicago police raid in 2017 expected to get $300,000 settlement
Police raided Sharnia Phillips' home while searching for two gang members who had never lived there.
Pet Rescue Spotlight: Anderson Humane
Each Thursday, CBS 2 is highlighting pet rescue organizations around the Chicago area.
Nonprofit "New Vecinos" program helping migrants in Chicago find permanent homes
Since starting their operations in May of 2023, they've moved more than 800 households from city-run shelters into more permanent housing.
Person with gun breaks into Gage Park migrant shelter
Police said the suspect ran away after being confronted by officers.
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Person with gun breaks into Gage Park migrant shelter
Police said the suspect ran away after being confronted by officers.
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.
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Victim of botched Chicago police raid in 2017 expected to get $300,000 settlement
Police raided Sharnia Phillips' home while searching for two gang members who had never lived there.
Pet Rescue Spotlight: Anderson Humane
Each Thursday, CBS 2 is highlighting pet rescue organizations around the Chicago area.
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Victim of botched Chicago police raid in 2017 expected to get $300,000 settlement
Police raided Sharnia Phillips' home while searching for two gang members who had never lived there.
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.
Now-dead man suspected in murder of Romeoville family had lengthy criminal record
Nathaniel Huey Jr.'s criminal past should have been a red flag – including a court order banning him from possessing firearms.
Hospital changed disposal procedures after CBS 2 bought empty COVID-19 vaccine vials
After a pharmacy director admitted selling "empty" COVID vaccine vials to CBS 2, the hospital changed policy to protect the public.
Former state inspector Jose Guillen expected to plead guilty to lying about groping women
Guillen was indicted last year on four counts of deprivation of civil rights and one count of obstruction of justice
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Victim of botched Chicago police raid in 2017 expected to get $300,000 settlement
Police raided Sharnia Phillips' home while searching for two gang members who had never lived there.
Seven buses of migrants arrive in Chicago for second day in a row
Late Wednesday night, we were there as adults and small children stepped off one of the buses, and greeted with blankets.
Illinois DCFS report card for past two years shows more failures than last review
Last time the state Auditor General updated us, there were 30 major failures by DCFS. This time, it's 33.
Donald Trump and his company "repeatedly" violated fraud law, N.Y. judge rules
"The documents here clearly contain fraudulent valuations that defendants used in business," Judge Engoron wrote in his ruling, ordering Trump's New York business certificates canceled.
Biden joins picket line with UAW workers in Michigan
President Biden said the UAW "saved the auto industry back in 2008," and should reap the benefits of profits now.
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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.
Chime customer frustrated by slow response after bogus $1,200 charge
She was yet another victim who didn't get their money back until CBS 2 got involved.
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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.
How to get the new COVID vaccine for free, with or without insurance
Americans still have ways to get vaccinated against COVID-19 at no out-of-pocket cost. Here's what to know.
How FDA's top vaccines official is timing his COVID and flu shots
Can you get your COVID booster and flu shot at the same time? Here's what health experts say.
Silver Cross NICU like a second home for some new parents
Millions of babies are born prematurely every year. That translates to about one in 10 newborns who need extra support in the NICU.
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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."
Workers at Chicago Ford plant worry they may have to walk off the job amid strike
Hundreds of autoworkers gathered Thursday outside the UAW Local 551 headquarters, 13550 S. Torrence Ave., to protest.
Alderman wants moratorium on Dollar Tree stores, says properties are "filthy"
"I want to see a moratorium on these type of businesses opening up in our city," said Ald. Matt O'Shea (19th). "This happens in communities all across the city of Chicago."
Kroger and Albertsons sell hundreds of stores in a bid to clear merger of the 2 largest US groceries
Grocers Kroger and Albertsons are selling more than 400 stores and other assets to C&S Wholesale Grocers in an approximately $1.9 billion deal as part of their efforts to complete their merger.
Steppenwolf Theatre announces layoffs of 13 staffers
The company said it has been "negatively impacted by a protracted post-pandemic economic recovery for our sector and the rising cost of inflation,"
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Cubs lose to Braves, drop into tie with Miami for NL's third wild card
The Cubs blew a six-run lead in Tuesday's series opener.
Chicago area man wants to learn more about painting of Wrigley Field
Daniel Kamen is trying to get to the bottom of the origins of the painting. He showed it to Sotheby's, and they think it could be valuable.
Bears focus on fighting through adversity to snap losing streak
The Bears returned to practice determined and focused. That's the message as they try to keep together during the longest losing streak in franchise history.
White Sox lose to Diamondbacks, get blanked for 13th time this season
The White Sox (60-98) are trying to avoid what would be their first 100-loss season since 2018 and second since 1970.
Lillard dealt to Bucks as part of three-team deal, per report
Lillard had hoped for a trade to the Miami Heat, but instead will head to the Bulls' division opponent.
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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.
Hundreds of local artists take stages at Chicago Live! at Navy Pier
The event is the Midwest's largest free performing arts festival.
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Pet Rescue Spotlight: Anderson Humane
Greg Mucha is with Anderson Humane in South Elgin and he brought three-month-old Penny Lane, a rescue from Oklahoma. Check out the Anderson Humane website for more on its adoption events and upcoming fundraisers.
Chicago First Alert Weather: Sunny weekend ahead
CBS 2 Meteorologist Gerard Jebaily has a look at the extended forecast.
Seven buses of migrants arrive in Chicago for second day in a row
CBS 2's Shardaa Gray reports another seven buses came in on Wednesday – in addition to the 60 buses that have arrived so far just this month.
Armed intruder breaks into migrant center in Chicago
Chicago police are investigating after someone broke into a migrant shelter in Gage Park with a gun.
‘Heist 88’ on Paramount+ and Showtime
“Heist 88” director Menhaj Huda joined CBS 2’s Brad Edwards on The Stream to discuss the premiere.
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Oak Park on alert after armed robberies, carjackings this past weekend
There were four armed robberies, one carjacking, and one aggravated assault that was believed to be an attempted robbery in Oak Park early Sunday.
Several people robbed at South Chicago bus stop
CBS 2 news crews talked with one of the victims who said his iPhone was stolen by a group near 79th Street and Jeffery Boulevard.
Neighbors want action after repeated armed robbery sprees in Chicago neighborhoods
Police laid out their plans to combat the crisis Tuesday night.
Northwest Indiana man faces multiple felonies in hit-run accident
Pete Baum, 48, of Hobart, was charged Tuesday for causing the accident on Sunday evening.
Man charged with holding knife to woman's throat in Round Lake
Gerzin Ramirez-Perez, 33, has been charged with one felony count of aggravated unlawful restraint and two misdemeanor counts of domestic battery.
