Water Issues Abound At Humboldt Park, Despite $1 Million In Taxpayer Contributions
Chicago taxpayers spent over $1 million to improve Humboldt Park Beach, but 2 Investigators have found water quality issues remain.
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Chicago taxpayers spent over $1 million to improve Humboldt Park Beach, but 2 Investigators have found water quality issues remain.
A Cook County Jail inmate who swallows any metal objects he can find has cost taxpayers millions of dollars.
CBS 2 Investigators found a danger, citywide. Warning tiles installed at crosswalks to help pedestrians are crumbing and becoming hazards at busy intersections.
Two years after the 2 Investigators first reported on the million-dollar tower -- and after more than $200,000 in repairs -- the Chicago Fire Department says the tower is just about ready.
A horrible fall, causing head trauma, has Carol Bavcevic speaking out about broken tree grates along city sidewalks tripping up pedestrians. CBS 2's Dave Savini investigates the hazard.
They've been asking for a traffic signal for four years, but the intersection is one of the most dangerous in Illinois.
Something stinks in Chicago. Thousands of residents are waiting for garbage carts, some since late last year.
A young man with special needs was without a specialized wheelchair, unable to attend school until now. CBS 2's Brad Edwards reports the special wheelchair donation on the South side has positively changed the man's life.
The case of a Chicago area teen, accused of illegally possessing guns, raises questions about young people who could pose a threat.
Video of fallen Chicago Firefighter Juan Bucio's final moments is raising new questions about the rescue operation that cost him his life Monday night in the Chicago River.
They were looking for love, but instead say they got ripped off by dating services charging big bucks for their match making services.
The CBS 2 Investigators expose law enforcement confiscating money - even when there is no crime. One man lost tens of thousands of dollars and reached out to CBS 2's Dave Savini.
It's a $60-million problem: That's the cost of settlements and judgments paid out by the CTA for bus accidents.
CBS 2 Investigator Dave Savini tracks drivers violating road safety and talks to a man severely injured and suing the company.
More than 80 people have disappeared while on Cook County's electronic monitoring program since last September.
Nicky O'Toole has autism and struggles to communicate. For months, when he was just nine years old, he was hit and threatened by his school bus aide and driver. CBS 2's Dave Savini exposes the video and all that happened to this child.
The popular home improvement chain posts a no pets allowed warning. The child's family sits down with CBS 2 Investigator Dave Savini and wants to know why the policy is not enforced.
A government mistake almost ruined a woman financially. 2 Investigator Pam Zekman reports that when she needed it the most, Social Security failed to live up to its promises.
Mario Cupello was charged with ten felonies, accused of scamming his west suburban landscaping clients. But when Cupello, a convicted felon, appeared before Judge Stanley Hill he was released on an I-bond, or a no cash bond.
Opioid overdoses are up 60 percent and all too often the source of those drugs are doctors, some using their medical license as a license to deal.
Pam Knight was brutally beaten by a suspected child abuser as she attempted to rescue a two-year-old boy. She was in a coma, left disabled, then died from her injuries. Her husband wants to know why she and other DCFS workers do not ALWAYS have police backup.
Experts say getting puppies with parvo symptoms to a vet fast is critical because it's highly contagious.
"We were up against a well funded machine. We were up political boss Toni Preckwinkle."
An hour before he was going to apply the decals, Jake Zaagman says the custom order was cancelled and he was left with the materials.
Crooks are now stealing phone numbers in order to drain accounts.
One person was killed and another was critically injured after a helicopter collision
Thunderstorms moved into the Chicago area late Sunday morning on a roller coaster of a day on the weather front.
The ages of the victims range from 18 to 55, according to police.
A man was slashed during a fight on a CTA Blue Line train early Sunday.
The Civilian Office of Police Accountability was investigating Sunday after a shot was fired as a teenager struggled with a Chicago police officer who was trying to arrest him on the city's Southwest Side.
The Veterans Affairs Department is reimposing a near total ban on abortions for veterans and their families that was modified in 2022.
Strikes against ISIS targets in Nigeria come after President Trump spent weeks accusing the West African country's government of failing to rein in the persecution of Christians.
The message, aired on Channel 4 on Christmas Day, reflected on the impact of President Trump's second term in office thus far.
Pope Leo XIV has revealed he privately urged Gov. JB Pritzker not to sign a bill legalizing medical assistance in dying in Illinois.
President Trump invoked a law called Title 10 to bring members of the Illinois National Guard under federal service over the objections of state and local leaders.
A new report shines a light on electricity shortages that Illinois could face in less than 10 years.
With less than two weeks until Christmas, if you're sending gifts to people far from home, the deadlines to get them there on time are fast approaching.
A condo owner in Country Club Hills says he's forced to sell his home after his condo association failed to reimburse him for repairs to his leaking roof. Edward Hadnott's condo has sat empty since a major roof leak in 2022.
The U.S. stopped minting pennies this week, and some groups have issued a warning about the headaches that can create for some businesses and consumers.
Why is one school in the west Chicago suburb of Lisle paying a water bill three times higher than another? The answer has to do with a private utility company.
Millions of people with an Affordable Care Act health plan face a massive jump in premiums next year — this chart shows just how much.
It's the holiday season, which means it's the most common time of year for norovirus to spread. Here's what you need to know about this winter stomach bug.
A study conducted in part by Chicago's Northwestern Medicine found that tanning beds not only triple the risk of melanoma, but can also damage DNA across nearly the whole skin surface.
An investigation into the case of a Michigan man who contracted rabies after an organ transplant provided more details on the infection's origin.
The newest measles vaccination numbers released by Chicago Public Schools shows immunizations are finally moving in the right direction.
The Chicago Bears are expanding their search for a new stadium to Northwest Indiana, even though they already own land in Arlington Heights and have also proposed a new lakefront stadium in Chicago.
A Culver's is coming to Chicago's South Loop, a real estate broker has confirmed.
A new vision for passenger rail is on track in southeastern Wisconsin. The MARK Passenger Rail Commission held its inaugural meeting on December 5, 2025, at Racine City Hall.
U.S. Steel says it'll resume making steel slabs at its Granite City Works plant in Illinois amid strengthening demand.
Traffic at O'Hare International Airport is growing faster than expected, and this has Chicago city leaders wanting to make big changes to future construction plans at the airport.
It marks the second lawsuit in recent months accusing the filmmaker and studio mogul of leveraging his power in Hollywood to make sexual advances.
The band announced Perry Bamonte's death on their official website on Friday.
The message, aired on Channel 4 on Christmas Day, reflected on the impact of President Trump's second term in office thus far.
The singer said an MRI showed a cancerous spot on one of his lungs after he recovered from a lengthy bout of bronchitis.
James Ransone, the actor who played Ziggy Sobotka in the HBO series "The Wire" and appeared in many other TV shows and movies, has died.
From A-list stars to wealthy buyers looking for a fresh start, more and more Americans are calling Britain’s idyllic Cotswolds region their home. CNN’s Anna Cooban reports.
The meeting comes a day after Russia launched an hours-long attack on Ukraine. Wendy Gillette reports.
The production at the Studebaker Theater at the Fine Arts Building features hundreds of handmade puppets, projections, immersive sound, and live music.
The Civilian Office of Police Accountability was investigating Sunday after a shot was fired as a teenager struggled with a Chicago police officer who was trying to arrest him on the city’s Southwest Side.
Meteorologist Carl Lam has your 6 a.m. First Alert Weather forecast for Sunday, Dec. 28, 2025.
Thunderstorms moved into the Chicago area late Sunday morning on a roller coaster of a day on the weather front.
Chicago police on Sunday morning were investigating a deadly mass shooting in the city's River North district.
One person was killed and another was critically injured after a helicopter collision
The Civilian Office of Police Accountability was investigating Sunday after a shot was fired as a teenager struggled with a Chicago police officer who was trying to arrest him on the city's Southwest Side.
The ages of the victims range from 18 to 55, according to police.
Cameras not working, video evidence missed by police and a psychic that leads a hit and run victim's son to a clue that changes the case
Some Chicago area hospitals are at risk of significant flooding both in and around the buildings, according to new KFF Health News/Fathom models.
Lawmakers in Springfield are looking to address the high water bills being reported in some suburbs from customers of Illinois American Water.
Electric bills in the Chicago area could go up as much as $70 in the next three years because of data centers, according to the Citizens Utility Board.
Advocates and legislators are seeking solutions and and accountability for a pattern of Chicago police arresting Black gun owners on firearms charges despite valid FOID and CCL licenses.
The Bears have the potential to become the NFC's No. 1 seed with victories over the San Francisco 49ers and Detroit Lions and one loss by the Seattle Seahawks.
Up 95-94 with about five minutes to play, Milwaukee got 3-pointers from Rollins and AJ Green during an 8-0 run that gave it some breathing room. The Bulls never got closer than three the rest of the night.
Jalen Smith sparked a game-ending run with a thunderous dunk on Joel Embiid, and the Chicago Bulls matched a season high with their fifth straight win, beating the Philadelphia 76ers 109-102.
One year ago, the Chicago Bears were fighting for draft positioning. Now they've clinched a playoff spot in the first year of a new coaching regime.
As the 11-4 Chicago Bears prepare for their Sunday night matchup with the 11-4 San Francisco 49ers, one player earned an extra Christmas present from the league thanks to his impressive performance against the Green Bay Packers.
The ages of the victims range from 18 to 55, according to police.
A man was slashed during a fight on a CTA Blue Line train early Sunday.
The Civilian Office of Police Accountability was investigating Sunday after a shot was fired as a teenager struggled with a Chicago police officer who was trying to arrest him on the city's Southwest Side.
Chicago police on Sunday morning were investigating a deadly mass shooting in the city's River North district.
Officers found a woman of unknown age with a gunshot wound to her head, but she was alert and able to communicate with responding officers, Chesteron police said.
