Man Shot, Wounded At Red Light In Cicero
The shooting happened at Central Avenue and Cermak Road. Kris Habermehl reports from Chopper 2.
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Woman Shot, Wounded In Alley In South Austin
A woman was hospitalized Tuesday evening after being shot inside a vehicle in the South Austin neighborhood.
UPS Truck Flips On Side In Jefferson Park Crash
A car and a UPS box truck were involved in an accident Saturday evening in the Jefferson Park neighborhood.
Driver Arrested After Police Say He Plowed Through Barricade, Slammed Into Officer In Hanson Park Neighborhood
A Chicago Police officer was hit by a car Thursday in the Hanson Park neighborhood, just steps from the Grand Central (25th) District police station.
9-Year-Old Boy, Mother Shot In South Austin Neighborhood
A 9-year-old boy and a woman were shot and wounded Wednesday afternoon in the South Austin neighborhood.
3-Year-Old Shot, Killed In South Austin Community; Was Third Child Under 10 Shot In Chicago Since Wednesday
A 3-year-old boy is dead after being shot Saturday evening in the West Side's South Austin community.
Metra Train Hits Milk Truck In Edgebrook
A Metra train hit a milk truck late Tuesday afternoon in the Edgebrook community.
Woman Hit By Bus On Eisenhower Expressway
A pedestrian was seriously hurt when she was hit by a bus Tuesday afternoon on the Eisenhower Expressway.
Sister Demands Justice For Man Killed In Austin Neighborhood Hit-And-Run
A sister in the Austin neighborhood was out for justice Wednesday in the death of her brother, who was killed in a hit-and-run.
Firefighters Battle Extra-Alarm Blaze In Portage Park
The two-alarm fire broke out in the three-story building at 3234 N. Central Ave. at 7:09 a.m., according to Fire Media Affairs. The building contains four businesses on the first floor and 12 apartments on the upper floors.
Police: Man Dead After Shooting Along Safe Passage Route In Austin
The man was shot multiple times in the chest just after 8:20 a.m. in the 300 block of North Central Avenue, according to Chicago Police.
Man Wounded In West Side Shooting
At 12:50 p.m., the 33-year-old was shot in the right leg by someone he was fighting with in the 100 block of South Central Avenue, according to Chicago Police.
Man Shot And Killed In Austin
About 8:20 p.m., he was walking with a friend in the 1600 block of North Central Avenue when he heard a shot and realized he'd been struck in the abdomen, police said.
Man Critically Wounded In Austin Shooting
The man, 21, was shot in the back in the back about 12:20 a.m. in the 100 block of North Central Avenue, police said.
Man Shot Along Eisenhower Expressway
A man was shot Friday morning while in traffic in the inbound lanes of the Eisenhower Expressway.
Central Beach Closed Due To Erosion Along Indiana Dunes National Lakeshore
Chief Ranger Mike Bremer said the beach at Central Avenue, on the east side of Beverly Shores, has been closed indefinitely, because high waves last week washed away the sand, leaving an eight-foot drop-off, which has at its base some jagged pieces of an old road that used to run along the beach.
ATMs Stolen From Five West Side Businesses
Five commercial burglaries have been reported in which multiple suspects have forcibly entered a business through the front door and removed an ATM, according to Chicago Police. In two instances, they also pulled the electric meter from the rear of the store to disable surveillance and alarm systems.
Man Found Dead In Porta-Potty On Northwest Side
An autopsy Thursday found he died of coronary artery atherosclerosis, or hardening of the arteries, and hypothermia was listed as a contributing factor.
Man Injured Jumping From Burning Building; 4 Others Hurt In Fire
One man didn't wait for help from firefighters, and jumped from an upper floor. He was taken to John H. Stroger Jr. Hospital of Cook County in serious to critical condition.
Man Charged With Murder For West Side Hit-And-Run
A man has been charged with intentionally striking and killing another man with an SUV early Saturday in the Austin neighborhood on the West Side.
IDOT Reminds Drivers To Slow Down In Construction Zones
It might not be prime road construction weather yet, but spring and summer are primed to be full of roadwork projects throughout the Chicago area.
Texas Man Charged In Fatal December Shooting
Two men were standing in the front vestibule of an apartment building in the 300 block of North Central Avenue about 1:25 a.m. on Dec. 14, when Phillip Allison allegedly entered and opened fire.
Elderly Man Rescued From Burning Home In NW Indiana
Lake Station police Cpl. Mike McKenzie was driving in the 2700 block of Central Avenue about 12:18 a.m. when he saw smoke coming from a home in the 2700 block of Central Avenue.
2 Injured, 9 Displaced By Extra-Alarm Fire In Portage Park
The 2-11 fire was first reported about 8 p.m. in a two-story building at the corner or Irving Park Road and Central Avenue.
Man Slain In Belmont Cragin While Stopped At Red Light
The victim, who was in his 20s, was driving a black Honda Accord on Fullerton Avenue, with a family member in the passenger's seat, when he stopped at a red light at Central Avenue around 4 a.m.
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A teacher brought concerns about the masks received in schools in January to the attention of CBS 2 News.
Police questioning 19-year-old in robbery, shooting of Dakotah Earley in Lincoln Park
Police provided no other details.
ComEd hiring 500 to power up workforce amid increased demand as more electric vehicles hit the roads
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Baby formula shortage still leaves families desperate, especially those restricted by federal WIC program rules
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Man arrested for pointing gun at CTA passenger at 87th Street Red Line station
A man was arrested overnight after pointing a gun at another man on the CTA Red Line, police said.
How to order 8 more free at-home COVID tests
Families can now order another eight test kits.
Metra UP-W train hits pedestrian near Geneva
Extensive delays are expected.
Arson investigation underway after explosion damages parked cars in Humboldt Park
Four cars were damaged.
Police search for driver who hit cyclist in Jefferson Park
Authorities are asking for the public's help in locating the driver who hit a cyclist in Jefferson Park.
Dolton Bowl finds new owners, will stay open for business
The bowling alley announced on Facebook overnight a change in owners who are willing to keep the business open.
1 person injured after shooting on I-80 at Torrence Avenue
Illinois State Police said shots were fired around 1:45 a.m.
Chicago First Alert Weather: Cooler Tuesday morning
Temperatures will be cooler, in the 60s.
Chicago First Alert Weather: Rain chances return the next few days
There are rain chances Tuesday through Saturday, with a chance for strong storms on Friday.
Robert powers White Sox past Royals in 10 after Cueto's gem
Luis Robert hit a two-run homer in the 10th inning after Johnny Cueto's impressive Chicago debut, and the White Sox defeated the Kansas City Royals on Monday night in the opener of a five-game series.
Woman found shot and killed, man found dead in suspected murder-suicide at Warwick Allerton Hotel
Some guests said they did not hear anything when the shooting happened, and the hotel had not alerted them to what happened.
Chicago Police officer hit by car while chasing suspect in West Englewood
The officer who was struck was stabilized at a local hospital.
Push for parents, community to step up after large group of teens, deadly chaos downtown
Following the chaos downtown last weekend that led to a teenage boy being shot dead in Millennium Park, there is a push for parents and the community to step up.
ACLU, aldermen have doubts about Mayor Lightfoot's curfew and Millennium Park restrictions
Leaders are scrambling to find a way to curb the downtown chaos caused by large groups of kids – which resulted in a 16-year-old boy being shot and killed in Millennium Park this past Saturday.
Lightfoot moving back weekend curfew for minors to 10 p.m., after teen slain at Millennium Park
"I'm urging parents, guardians, and responsible adults in the lives of children to make sure that you know what the rules are, and that you make a plan with your children and young people," Lightfoot said.
Contreras hits 1st-inning slam, Cubs shut out Pirates
Willson Contreras led off with a double and became a rare leadoff hitter with a first-inning grand slam as the Chicago Cubs burst to an eight-run lead and beat the Pittsburgh Pirates on Monday night.
3-year-old hit, killed by school bus in Cary
At the time of the accident, one student was on the school bus in addition to the driver.
Family calls for driver to surrender after hit-and-run left Marine Corps veteran in ICU
Raul Basulto is a U.S. Marine Corps veteran who fought in Operation Desert and a father of three – and now he is in the ICU in danger of losing his leg.
Rogers Park residents upset after 3 women died of the sweltering heat inside their apartment
"And now they're sorry and all that. Of course, of course, they're sorry."
Judge to take another look at innocence claims for James Bannister in murder he says he didn't commit
A man who has spent three decades behind bars for a murder he says he didn't commit is now getting one more shot to prove he didn't do it.
Fellow members of CHAMPS mentoring program mourn loss of Seandell Holiday, 16
For the young men in the program at Gary Comer College Prep in Grand Crossing, losing their classmate Seandell was like losing a brother.
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Police questioning 19-year-old in robbery, shooting of Dakotah Earley in Lincoln Park
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ComEd hiring 500 to power up workforce amid increased demand as more electric vehicles hit the roads
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Baby formula shortage still leaves families desperate, especially those restricted by federal WIC program rules
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Man arrested for pointing gun at CTA passenger at 87th Street Red Line station
A man was arrested overnight after pointing a gun at another man on the CTA Red Line, police said.
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Attorney argues before Illinois Supreme Court for release of 50 years of Chicago Police misconduct records
The fight over the release of five decades of Chicago Police misconduct records made it all the way to the Illinois Supreme Court on Wednesday.
Illinois Supreme Court to decide whether landlord who accused former alderman of zoning shakedown can sue the city
Brian Strauss claims former Ald. Proco Joe Moreno had his building at Milwaukee and Damen downzoned in retaliation for evicting the music venue Double Door in 2017.
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ACLU, aldermen have doubts about Mayor Lightfoot's curfew and Millennium Park restrictions
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Lightfoot moving back weekend curfew for minors to 10 p.m., after teen slain at Millennium Park
"I'm urging parents, guardians, and responsible adults in the lives of children to make sure that you know what the rules are, and that you make a plan with your children and young people," Lightfoot said.
Aldermen approve new Chicago ward map, avoid ballot referendum on new boundaries
The new map, which sets the boundaries for Chicago's 50 wards for the next 10 years, has 14 Latino majority wards, 16 Black majority wards, one Black plurality ward, and the city's first-ever Asian majority ward.
Biden to travel Tuesday to Buffalo following mass shooting
Ten people were killed Saturday in what officials are calling a hate crime and a case of racially motivated violent extremism.
Gov. Pritzker signs legislation protecting auto accident victims from rogue towing companies
Among its requirements are a "tow rotation list," in which essentially, police agencies will call an approved list of tow companies whenever there's an accident.
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Baby formula shortage still leaves families desperate, especially those restricted by federal WIC program rules
Walk into the baby formula aisle at just about any drug or grocery store around the country, and you will still see rows of empty shelves.
Abbott to resume production of baby formula at Sturgis, Michigan plant after recall
Abbott Nutrition said after its plant in Sturgis, Michigan gets back in operation, product could be back on shelves in six to eight weeks, subject to approval by the Food and Drug Administration.
Chicago gas prices hit new record, at more than $5 per gallon
According to AAA, the average price of a gallon of regular unleaded gasoline is $5.12 as of Tuesday morning.
Parents desperate, searching for options amid persistent nationwide baby formula shortage
Parents are struggling to keep up with the nationwide shortage of baby formula – with several retailers now limiting how much you can buy. So what do you do if you can't find any?
North Chicago man finding himself stuck as he tries to get missing jewelry back from shuttered Sears
A North Chicago man had been saving a diamond ring for a special lady, but now, his dream proposal is ruined.
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Abbott baby formula plant could reopen in two weeks
Sturgis plant will reopen soon as nationwide out-of-stock levels of baby formula rise above 40%.
COVID-19 reaches 'high' community risk level in Evanston
The Evanston Department of Health and Human Service reported 397 new COVID-19 cases over the last seven days – up from 305 the prior week.
Advocate Aurora Health merging with Charlotte-based Atrium Health
Advocate Aurora Health will be merging with Atrium Health.
CPS launches 'Please Stay' campaign to promote mental health and prevent teen suicides
Chicago Public Schools has become the first school district in the nation to launch a new anti-suicide campaign created by Lady Gaga's Born This Way foundation.
Mayor Lightfoot pledges $500,000 for abortion access ahead of possible overturn of Roe v. Wade
"As long as I am mayor, the city of Chicago will continue to take comprehensive approach to reproductive justice," Lightfoot said.
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FTX cryptocurrency exchange opens new headquarters in Chicago
Mayor Lori Lightfoot helped cut the ribbon Tuesday morning to open the official U.S. headquarters of FTX, a Bahamas-based cryptocurrency exchange.
Bally's unveils further plans for Chicago casino; some aldermen say it's being pushed through too fast
The city did not conduct a new safety study to determine how crime would be impacted by a casino - in hopes of getting the casino up and generating revenue quickly.
Boeing to move corporate headquarters from Chicago to Arlington, Virginia
A news release said the company will maintain a "significant presence" at its Chicago office at 100 N. Riverside Plaza in the West Loop Gate.
Mayor Lori Lightfoot places bet on Bally's plan for River West casino, but more hurdles remain
The mayor's pick still requires approval by the City Council, and needs the Illinois Gaming Board to approve a casino license for Bally's.
Woman was set to fulfill dream with vegan tattoo shop, only to be shut down by Orland Park zoning laws
An environmentally-conscious suburban woman spent a lot of green to get her business up and running – and then after she had welcomed just one customer, the Village of Orland Park shut her down.
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Robert powers White Sox past Royals in 10 after Cueto's gem
Luis Robert hit a two-run homer in the 10th inning after Johnny Cueto's impressive Chicago debut, and the White Sox defeated the Kansas City Royals on Monday night in the opener of a five-game series.
Contreras hits 1st-inning slam, Cubs shut out Pirates
Willson Contreras led off with a double and became a rare leadoff hitter with a first-inning grand slam as the Chicago Cubs burst to an eight-run lead and beat the Pittsburgh Pirates on Monday night.
White Sox pitcher Dylan Cease talks strike outs and close shaves
"I mean, we just we've got depth, we've got we've got a lot of talent. So at the end of the day, it's not super surprising, but I'm just glad that we've kind of been able to weather the storm."
Cubs lose first game in series against Diamondbacks 4-3
Cubs fall short in a close Game 1 in the series against the Diamondbacks 4-3.
White Sox get clobbered by Yankees again for third loss in four games
Giancarlo Stanton homered in his third consecutive game, Aaron Judge went deep for the second time in two nights and the New York Yankees beat the Chicago White Sox on Friday night.
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Dave Chappelle attacked by armed man while onstage in L.A.
The controversial comic laughed off the incident after being tackled, and video appeared to show the person who charged him being beaten onstage.
Naomi Judd, Grammy-winning singer, has died at 76
"We lost our beautiful mother to the disease of mental illness," the Judd sisters said on social media.
'Jersey Boys' is returning to a Chicago stage next week
The new national tour of "Jersey Boys" opens next week at the Cadillac Palace Theatre, celebrating the music of the Frankie Valli and the Four Seasons.
Lollapalooza announces daily lineup; single-day tickets now on sale
The lineup includes Thursday headliners Metallica and Lil Baby, Friday headliners Dua Lipa and Machine Gun Kelly, Saturday headliners J. Cole and Kygo, and Sunday headliners Green Day and Doja Cat.
'Golden Girls' fan convention under way at Navy Pier
The Golden Con for fans of the classic sitcom – starring Bea Arthur, Estelle Getty, Rue McClanahan, and Betty White – runs through Sunday.
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Man arrested after pointing gun at person at 87th Street Red Line station
A man was arrested overnight after pointing a gun at another man on the CTA Red Line, police said.
ComEd powering up workforce with 500 new jobs
Electricity. It powers the device you're using to read this story right now, but will the juice be in low supply as more and more electric vehicles charge up? Electricity provider Com-Ed hopes not. Morning Insider Lauren Victory has the scoop on a just-released announcement by the company to prevent future outages.
Metra UP-W train hits pedestrian near Geneva
Metra confirmed inbound and outbound service has been halted near Geneva.
Arson investigation underway after explosion damages parked cars in Humboldt Park
Police said an explosion, in the 3300 block of West Crystal Avenue just before 3:30 a.m. damaged four parked vehicles.
Dolton Bowl finds new owners, will stay open for business
"We are happy to announce new owners and new management have answered the call. To keep this landmark Bowling alley from closing it's doors," owners said in a Facebook post.
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