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"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."
"If I could, I would switch places with Brian in a heartbeat."
"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."
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.
"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."
CBS 2 Investigator Megan Hickey reports from City Hall on how this year's plan is going to be different.
"I think we've seen that the current administration has been back peddling quite a bit."
He just signed on the dotted line to pump even more money into it. CBS 2 Investigator Megan Hickey has been digging for answers.
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
"It's been a few minutes. The train is gone. Are we waiting for another train?"
"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."
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.
"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."
"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!"
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.
"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."
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.
"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.
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.
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.
"Jermaine knows everybody, but he's very soft spoken and everyone loved him."
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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Police raided Sharnia Phillips' home while searching for two gang members who had never lived there.
Each Thursday, CBS 2 is highlighting pet rescue organizations around the Chicago area.
Since starting their operations in May of 2023, they've moved more than 800 households from city-run shelters into more permanent housing.
Police said the suspect ran away after being confronted by officers.
Police said the suspect ran away after being confronted by officers.
Hyundai warned drivers to park their cars outside until they can get the necessary repairs.
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Police raided Sharnia Phillips' home while searching for two gang members who had never lived there.
Each Thursday, CBS 2 is highlighting pet rescue organizations around the Chicago area.
Police raided Sharnia Phillips' home while searching for two gang members who had never lived there.
A total of 39 people were killed trespassing on railroad tracks in Illinois last year alone.
Nathaniel Huey Jr.'s criminal past should have been a red flag – including a court order banning him from possessing firearms.
After a pharmacy director admitted selling "empty" COVID vaccine vials to CBS 2, the hospital changed policy to protect the public.
Guillen was indicted last year on four counts of deprivation of civil rights and one count of obstruction of justice
Police raided Sharnia Phillips' home while searching for two gang members who had never lived there.
Late Wednesday night, we were there as adults and small children stepped off one of the buses, and greeted with blankets.
Last time the state Auditor General updated us, there were 30 major failures by DCFS. This time, it's 33.
"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.
President Biden said the UAW "saved the auto industry back in 2008," and should reap the benefits of profits now.
Hyundai warned drivers to park their cars outside until they can get the necessary repairs.
MV Realty is based out of Florida, but operates in Indiana and several other states – including Illinois.
They accused James Nesbitt of taking off with deposits without completing jobs and complained he didn't respond to customers.
The Chicago City Council Finance Committee held a hearing Tuesday with the heads of the Water Management and Finance departments.
She was yet another victim who didn't get their money back until CBS 2 got involved.
Scientists at the Field Museum showed Josh Burton ways he can still have a career without digging in the dirt.
"From a clinical perspective, this could be a game-changing approach to cancer therapy," said Dr. Jonathan Rivnay.
Americans still have ways to get vaccinated against COVID-19 at no out-of-pocket cost. Here's what to know.
Can you get your COVID booster and flu shot at the same time? Here's what health experts say.
Millions of babies are born prematurely every year. That translates to about one in 10 newborns who need extra support in the NICU.
"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."
Hundreds of autoworkers gathered Thursday outside the UAW Local 551 headquarters, 13550 S. Torrence Ave., to protest.
"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."
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.
The company said it has been "negatively impacted by a protracted post-pandemic economic recovery for our sector and the rising cost of inflation,"
The Cubs blew a six-run lead in Tuesday's series opener.
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.
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.
The White Sox (60-98) are trying to avoid what would be their first 100-loss season since 2018 and second since 1970.
Lillard had hoped for a trade to the Miami Heat, but instead will head to the Bulls' division opponent.
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.
Bristol began DJing in Chicago in the 1980s, and paved the way for a generation of other women DJs.
Through longer weekly episodes, "Survivor" will take a deeper dive into the players' stories as they're stranded on the stunning islands of Fiji.
Terms of the deal must still be ratified by the WGA's approximately 11,000 members.
The event is the Midwest's largest free performing arts festival.
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.
CBS 2 Meteorologist Gerard Jebaily has a look at the extended forecast.
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.
Chicago police are investigating after someone broke into a migrant shelter in Gage Park with a gun.
“Heist 88” director Menhaj Huda joined CBS 2’s Brad Edwards on The Stream to discuss the premiere.
There were four armed robberies, one carjacking, and one aggravated assault that was believed to be an attempted robbery in Oak Park early Sunday.
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.
Police laid out their plans to combat the crisis Tuesday night.
Pete Baum, 48, of Hobart, was charged Tuesday for causing the accident on Sunday evening.
Gerzin Ramirez-Perez, 33, has been charged with one felony count of aggravated unlawful restraint and two misdemeanor counts of domestic battery.