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Some ex-employees of the Chicago Public Schools have received massive payouts for unused sick and vacation days, at a time when schools are strapped for cash. 2 Investigator Dave Savini reports.
2 Investigator Dave Savini found a government employee getting a sweet deal: running a private auto mechanic shop out of a Markham Park District garage.
Some patients have been abused by health care workers who have come into their homes. 2 Investigator Dave Savini looks at two cases.
The city department that regulates cab drivers is not receiving notification when they get caught by Chicago's red-light cameras. Why not? CBS 2's Pam Zekman reports.
Sometimes the fine-dining at high-end restaurants isn't as fine as customers might think. CBS 2's Pam Zekman examined health-inspection reports for some of Chicago's fanciest places.
They trusted that the hip replacement device approved by the Food and Drug Administration was safe and would help them. Instead it made the already painful condition for some patients worse.
CBS 2's Dave Savini investigated the lack of proper tree inspections that is being blamed for causing deaths and injuries to people on roadways, walking paths and even at a golf course.
A teenage girl who took her life on railroad tracks in Naperville last month was a resident of a home that is supposed to protect some of the state's most vulnerable young people. CBS 2's Dave Savini investigated allegations the home was out of control.
Thousands of people will be headed to the Bears game on Sunday, but before digging into a Polish or an Italian beef, they probably should consider what health inspectors recently found.
Some of the dishwasher models manufactured by Whirlpool have a history of catching fire, but there has been no recall. CBS 2's Pam Zekman reports.
Thousands of people are getting letters saying their home was sold for non-payment of property taxes -- when it's just not true. CBS 2's Pam Zekman investigates.
Federal officials are intercepting an increasing amount of counterfeit Viagra from outside the United States. CBS 2's Dave Savini reports on some of the poisonous substances that have been found in fake batches.
You could call it a family affair: A Cook County government official helps oversee the work of a company that employs his relatives. CBS 2's Pam Zekman investigates.
Guns and drugs are not the only items being seized by U.S. Customs and Border Protection officials. Federal agents are going after smuggled goods that could bring foreign bugs and diseases into the United States.
A doctor who was a patient at a local hospital died in what is blamed as a medication mix-up. 2 Investigator Dave Savini reports on concerns that nurse staffing levels weren't sufficient.
In one Northwest Side neighborhood, suburban visitors with legally registered vehicles are getting slapped with ticket after ticket for having no Chicago city sticker. 2 Investigator Dave Savini reports.
Because it's raw, sushi can be one of the riskiest fish dishes to eat. But the CBS 2 Investigators found many sushi restaurants fail to follow the most basic requirement to keep sushi safe.
Students bullied at school find themselves forced to continue going to class with their tormentors. The family of an 11-year-old girl is taking action that could help other victims, 2 Investigator Dave Savini reports.
You would think the donation of a million dollar home is a good thing, right? But a donation to the University of Illinois at Chicago is raising questions about why the school has spent more than $600,000 to fix up the house.
The next time a storm hits, watch out: You could be targeted in a home repair scam. A year-long investigation called "Operation Hail" has uncovered more than 70 cases of roofing and siding repair scams.
Complaints about towing charges in Illinois are up 24 percent this year, according to the National Insurance Crime Bureau. Now the organization is pushing a new program to educate the public, CBS 2's Pam Zekman reports.
A deal to install solar panels on public buildings seven years ago did not live up to expectations. 2 Investigator Pam Zekman reports.
Two people accused of taking money from more than 100 homeowners and then failing to do the job as promised have not been charged with any related crimes. Their alleged victims want to know why.
Gov. Quinn recently signed "Mindy's Law" after CBS 2's Dave Savini revealed how thousands of child sex offenders get around the state's registration law simply because their cases are too old.
Criminals are disabling fire hydrants in order to make a fast buck. Underneath the caps, there is a brass ring fire fighters use to connect their hoses. CBS 2's Dave Savini found criminals are stealing these rings, then selling them for scrap.
Samantha Bragg, 44, was hit and killed by a hit-and-run driver around 1:30 a.m. on Dec. 17 in Garfield Park.
Nikola Vucevic led Chicago with 23 points, but the depleted Bulls couldn't keep pace and lost a second straight following a five-game winning streak that had lifted them back to .500.
Police said the officers, in a marked squad car, hit a median while in traffic.
The unit recovered more than 25,000 pounds of stolen protein powder from the Bridgeview warehouse last Tuesday.
The Chicago Board of Education on Monday voted to increase its property tax levy for next year to generate $25 million in new revenue for the Chicago Public Schools.
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu also announced President Trump will receive the Israel Prize for his work on peace negotiations.
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy lauded "strong security guarantees" from the U.S. after Sunday's meeting with President Trump in Florida.
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.
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.
American Airlines announced Monday that it is adding 100 more departures from Chicago early next year as it continues its expansion at O'Hare International Airport.
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.
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.
The robot vacuum was spotted on the CTA Blue Line Train. It is unclear who owns it or why it was on the train.
They said one in 10 teens finds chatting with AI bots more satisfying than with humans, the study finds. Researchers suggest problematic chatbot use is a new mental health risk that should be screened by doctors.
She joins Rihanna, Taylor Swift, Bruce Springsteen, and her husband, Jay-Z.
Doctors have long relied on BMI a tool using height and weight to estimate body fat. But a new study finds BMI alone may significantly underestimate how many U.S. adults are obese.
Clouds return Tuesday with light snow flurries possible at times, then another clipper system brings a higher chance of light snow on New Year's Eve.
As thousands of people are expected downtown for New Year's Eve celebrations, Mayor Johnson, the Chicago police, and the Office of Emergency Management and Communications are trying to get out ahead of any safety concerns.
Samantha Bragg, 44, was hit and killed by a hit-and-run driver around 1:30 a.m. on Dec. 17 in Garfield Park.
The unit recovered more than 25,000 pounds of stolen protein powder from the Bridgeview warehouse last Tuesday.
Police said the officers, in a marked squad car, hit a median while in traffic.
Some homeowners in central Illinois were dealing with damage they didn't expect in December, after a tornado touched down on Sunday amid severe storms.
As thousands of people are expected downtown for New Year's Eve celebrations, Mayor Johnson, the Chicago police, and the Office of Emergency Management and Communications are trying to get out ahead of any safety concerns.
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.
Nikola Vucevic led Chicago with 23 points, but the depleted Bulls couldn't keep pace and lost a second straight following a five-game winning streak that had lifted them back to .500.
Playing the Music City Bowl isn't exactly what the Tennessee Volunteers once targeted in a season that featured four losses to teams inside the top 15 of the final College Football Playoff rankings.
Brock Purdy threw a 38-yard touchdown pass to Jauan Jennings with 2:15 to play, and the San Francisco 49ers forced an incomplete pass on the final play from the 2 to beat the Chicago Bears 42-38 and set up a Week 18 showdown for the top seed in the NFC.
The Penguins led 4-0 midway through the first period.
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.
Chicago police are warning about a string of burglaries last week targeting businesses in the Logan Square and Humboldt Park neighborhoods.
The owners of a consignment shop in Chicago's northwest suburbs said they are devastated after thieves nearly wiped out their entire inventory in a matter of seconds.
Police were coming up short Monday in their investigation of a mass shooting in Chicago's River North district, which killed one man and left three others in critical condition.
Charges have now been filed against four people after a teenager's gun went off during a struggle with police in Chicago's West Lawn neighborhood.
The ages of the victims range from 18 to 55, according to police.
