2 Investigators: 1 Cabbie, 116 Tickets
The case of Simon Ohiri, who has one of the worst track records, underscores loopholes in city regulations that need to be closed to protect passengers and pedestrians.
Watch CBS News
The case of Simon Ohiri, who has one of the worst track records, underscores loopholes in city regulations that need to be closed to protect passengers and pedestrians.
On the heels of a report by 2 Investigator Pam Zekman, health inspectors have now checked out U.S. Cellular Field during a game and found the same kind of food violations they reported at Wrigley Field.
They are terrorizing your streets, in the car next to you -– or even driving your cab. Now, the city of Chicago is vowing to crack down on dangerous taxi drivers, 2 Investigator Pam Zekman reports.
There are major airliners flying planes without potentially life-saving gear -- life rafts. These rafts can protect passengers from frigid and fast-moving water when a plane has to emergency ditch in the water.
It's not hard to find cracked, broken and crumbling sidewalks in Chicago. Just about every neighborhood has problem and sometimes dangerous sidewalks and it's likely to get worse with budget cutbacks threatened by the mayor.
There are millions of dollars in homeowners exemptions given to Illinois property owners -- tax breaks that some don't deserve. That means everyone else is paying more than their fair share of taxes.
A weight-loss surgery turned into a nightmare and cost a woman both of her legs. CBS 2 Investigator Dave Savini examines allegations that she was not properly monitored or treated, in part, because she was hospitalized during a holiday.
Sean Heflin fell from a deck that was not up to code and died from his injuries. Now a building management company has settled a wrongful death lawsuit for $975,000.
The city of Chicago previously tested stadium restaurants only on non-game days, when sports fans weren't present. But that's beginning to change, reports CBS 2's Pam Zekman.
It is usually gas prices that give drivers a headache at the pumps, but for many drivers the real problem is gas station operators breaking a law that is seldom talked about.
State regulators must respond more quickly to investigate claims of abuse at group homes for the mentally disabled, under freshly signed legislation brought about by a 2 Investigators report.
If your car is taken to the auto pound, will you ever get it back? Maybe not. The mother of a murdered teenager was told her car had been destroyed after it was seized as evidence. That's when she turned to CBS 2 Investigator Pam Zekman for help.
Some call it an epidemic: the number of teenagers smoking products that are legal to buy but can have lethal consequences. A local teenager tells 2 Investigator Dave Savini it terrified him when he tried it.
The State of Illinois has ordered a debt settlement company in Chicago to stop doing business.
The Chicago Public Schools are moving to fire a principal and discipline 15 other employees, following disclosures by the CBS 2 Investigators and Better Government Association of apparent fraud in the free lunch program.
Chicago Police say she committed suicide. Her family believes she was murdered. It's another questionable case from 2010, the year the police claimed its crime fighting techniques had dramatically reduced the city's murder rate.
A recent CBS 2 investigation found it was taking three city workers to change a light bulb – with one of those workers sitting down in a chair the whole time. So, 2 Investigator Pam Zekman asked Mayor Rahm Emanuel how many city workers does he think it should take to change a light bulb?
How many city workers does it take to change a light bulb? Sounds like a joke right? But it's not funny when it's our tax dollars being wasted.
A potpourri product sold at tobacco shops and smoked by teens for a cheap high is linked with the June high-speed crash of Max Dobner in Kane County. 2 Investigator Dave Savini talks with the youth's family.
Criminals have figured out how to get your possessions without getting caught. They are breaking into rented units at some Public Storage facilities and they are getting away with a lot of these burglaries. CBS 2's Dave Savini investigates problems with security measures.
City employee Arthur Rodriguez helped friends get through security at Midway Airport, but got a slap on the wrist -- and, arguably, a paid vacation -- for his misconduct. The 2 Investigators report.
The families of military veterans say their loved ones are being pushed out of the VA centers that promised to take care of them. CBS 2's Dave Savini investigates.
They sold thousands of people across the country medical-scanning services they claimed could save lives. But Thursday, the Illinois Attorney General charged the operators of Heart Check America with consumer fraud and deceptive practices. CBS 2's Pam Zekman reports.
The feds may have cracked down on bribe-taking among city inspectors. But the damage is already done for some Chicagoans who bought flawed properties, 2 Investigator Pam Zekman reports.
A property owner can get a tax break by claiming a homeowners exemption for their main residence. But why are some people claiming more than one? 2 Investigator Pam Zekman reports.
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.
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.
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.
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.
