Gas station owner frustrated with list of rules for reopening after murder nearby
Weeks after a violent murder outside a West Side gas station, the gas station in question is back open -- but with a list of rules. CBS 2's Steven Graves reports.
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Protest planned for 13-year-old shot by police while fleeing suspected stolen vehicle
A protest is planned tonight at 6 P.M. outside of police headquarters in response to a Chicago police officer shooting a teenager Wednesday night.
Boy, 13, in hospital after he was shot by Chicago Police
A Chicago police officer shot a 13-year-old boy during a foot chase Wednesday night in the South Austin neighborhood, after the boy ran from a vehicle believed to have been involved in an earlier auto theft in Oak Park. CBS 2's Suzanne Le Mignot reports.
Man shot while driving on Chicago Avenue in River North
The victim made it to Chicago Avenue and State Street, where he pulled over.
Man, 18, Shot In Vehicle Traveling On DuSable Lake Shore Drive Near Chicago Avenue
A young man was shot while traveling in a vehicle on DuSable Lake Shore Drive near Chicago Avenue Tuesday evening.
Woman Killed While Trying To Cross Street As 2 Cars Crash In Humboldt Park
A woman trying to cross the street was killed Thursday night when two cars slammed into each other in Humboldt Park.
Light Pole Snaps, Comes Down Onto Roadway On DuSable Lake Shore Drive At Chicago Avenue
There was a mess on DuSable Lake Shore Drive Tuesday night, as a light pole snapped and came crashing down onto the roadway.
Man Shot On Lakefront Trail Suffered Self-Inflicted Wound, Police Say
Police have determined a man who was shot Monday evening on the Lakefront Trail suffered a self-inflicted wound.
Driver Strikes Car, Building In River North
A car struck another vehicle and a building in River North Tuesday afternoon.
4 People Injured In 3 Separate Shootings Within Blocks In Humboldt Park Neighborhood
Four people were injured in three shootings within a span of a few blocks in the Humboldt Park neighborhood Sunday evening.
Man Carjacked At Gunpoint In South Austin
A man was carjacked at gunpoint Saturday evening in the South Austin neighborhood.
Man Shot Dead During Quarrel In South Austin
A man was shot and killed Monday evening during a quarrel in the South Austin neighborhood.
CTA Brown Line Trains Get Snagged At Chicago Avenue After Man Gets Stuck While Getting Off Train
Chicago Transit Authority Brown Line trains were halted at the Chicago Avenue stop Thursday evening after a man got stuck while trying to get off a train.
Man Shot Dead In South Austin Restaurant
A man was shot dead Tuesday evening inside a restaurant in the South Austin neighborhood.
Robber Shot Dead By Employee With Concealed Carry License In Humboldt Park Neighborhood Store, Police Say
A robber was shot dead by a store employee who had a concealed handgun permit in the Humboldt Park neighborhood Saturday evening, police said.
72-Year-Old Man Caught In Crossfire, Shot In Hand In Humboldt Park
A 72-year-old man was caught in crossfire and shot in the hand late Sunday in the Humboldt Park neighborhood.
Man Dead After Being Shot In SUV In Humboldt Park, Crashing Into Car Leaving Baby Injured
A man is dead after being shot while in his sport-utility vehicle in the Humboldt Park neighborhood Thursday evening, and going on to crash into another car – leaving a baby injured.
Chicago Police Host Community Resource Fair In Humboldt Park
Chicago Police, kids, and other neighbors gathered for a little fun on Saturday at a community fair.
Organizers Defend 'Trap Warehouse' Event That Was Shut Down By City For COVID-19 Rule Violations
The Trap Warehouse event was supposed to be a party with a purpose - $20 to have drinks, dance, and network. Instead, it was shut down by the city.
Fire Sweeps Through Dollar Store In Humboldt Park
A fire ripped through a dollar store in Humboldt Park Tuesday night.
Man Dies After Being Hit By One Car, Run Over By Another On Chicago Avenue
A man is dead after being hit by one car and run over by another on Chicago Avenue in the Humboldt Park neighborhood this weekend.
You Paid For It: Scaffolding In Front Of Landmark City-Owned Building In West Town Has Been There Since 2015
It's ugly, it's been there for years, and you paid for it.
Covenant House Illinois Offers Fresh Start For Young Homeless Men And Women
Young homeless men and women in Chicago are getting a chance at a fresh start – from mental health counseling and drug recovery to job help and housing.
Security Concerns Grow After At Least 5 Attacks On Red Line In And Around Downtown Area
Security concerns were mounting this New Year's Day after a series of robberies and attacks in the CTA Red Line subway in and around the downtown area.
Man Threw Bananas At People, Slashed Someone At River North 7-11, Police Say
A man first began throwing bananas at people, and then slashed someone in the face, at a 7-11 store in River North early Saturday, police said.
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3 killed, at least 50 hurt when Amtrak train from L.A. to Chicago derails in Missouri
Amtrak said two locomotives and eight cars on an eastbound Southwest Chief train derailed after hitting a dump truck at a railroad crossing in the town of Mendon around 12:45 p.m.
At least 42 found dead in 18-wheeler in San Antonio
At least 42 people were found dead inside a tractor-trailer on the southwest side of San Antonio, KSAT reported Monday evening.
Voters set to head to polls for heated Illinois gubernatorial, congressional primaries
Beginning at 6 a.m. Tuesday, voters from across the State of Illinois will head to the polls for primary races ahead of the midterm elections.
Dixmoor Treasurer Anthony McCaskill arrested after fireworks complaint in Harvey
A fireworks show in south suburban Harvey didn't go as planned – it ended with the Dixmoor village treasurer getting thrown in jail.
White Sox lose to Angels, have now dropped five of six
Taylor Ward hit a go-ahead double in the seventh inning, Noah Syndergaard snapped a four-game losing streak and the Los Angeles Angels rallied for a victory over the Chicago White Sox on Monday night.
Chicago First Alert Weather: Temps going up
According to CBS 2 meteorologist Mary Kay Kleist, scattered storms develop Friday along a cold front.
Luke Richardson officially named new Blackhawks coach
Richardson, 53, replaces interim head coach Derek King.
Bulls introduce draft pick Dalen Terry, focus on keeping Zach LaVine
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At least 42 found dead in 18-wheeler in San Antonio
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A fireworks show in south suburban Harvey didn't go as planned – it ended with the Dixmoor village treasurer getting thrown in jail.
Woman without one document for foreign citizenship application, broken forklift blamed
Cutting through bureaucratic red tape can be frustrating – but red tape is not the reason for one west suburban woman's frustration.
Bid to raise threshold for speed camera tickets stalls; Lightfoot allies delay final vote
Ald. Anthony Beale has been trying for more than a year to raise the threshold for speed camera tickets from 6 mph over the limit back to the original to 10 mph.
Aldermen defy Lightfoot, advance plan to raise threshold for speed camera tickets back to 10 mph
"We've been trying to right the wrong on this corrupt red light camera/speed light camera system," said Ald. Anthony Beale (9th).
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DuPage County program allows voters to cast their ballots at any site countywide
The Illinois primary is coming up Tuesday, and early voting numbers ahead of that date were down in Chicago. But that has not been the case everywhere.
Supreme Court sides with football coach who lost his job for praying after games
"The Constitution and the best of our traditions counsel mutual respect and tolerance, not censorship and suppression," Justice Neil Gorsuch wrote.
After Roe v. Wade was overturned, where do the candidates for Illinois governor stand on abortion?
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After losing rental income, Chicago man gets stuck with long wait from state assistance program
Rental income was part of a Chicago man's retirement plan, but that hit a snag when his renters lost their jobs during the pandemic.
Kroger, Walgreens recall pain medications over faulty child-proofing
There's nothing wrong with the medication, but the bottles don't meet standards for child resistance.
Woman loses $17,000 in gift card scam perpetrated by Microsoft security impostor
Woodfield Mall in Schaumburg was the site of a post-Christmas shopping spree that Cynthia DeSimone still regrets months later – and it wasn't her idea at all.
Getting Hosed: D.C. has an app to warn customers of high water usage; could Chicago use the same?
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Getting Hosed: Chicago landlord receives water bill for $10,000, with no warning
How does a City of Chicago water bill for $70 turn into a $10,000 tab from one bill to the next?
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Planned Parenthood of Illinois prepares for huge spike in demand for abortion services
Every state that borders Illinois has or could soon have restrictions on abortion in the wake of the striking down of Roe v. Wade.
Supreme Court overturns Roe v. Wade
The Supreme Court Friday overturned the landmark 1973 Roe v. Wade ruling, which guaranteed a woman's right to abortion. The ruling sends the issue back to the states. CBS News chief legal correspondent Jan Crawford reports.
Wisconsin doctors halt abortions after Roe v. Wade overturned
Wisconsin has an 1849 law that bans abortion, except to save the life of the mother, but whether that law is enforceable is expected to be challenged in court.
COVID-19 vaccines to be available for younger children soon, but many parents still hesitant
A Kaiser poll taken earlier this spring found fewer than one in five parents would get their children under 5 vaccinated right away.
CDC and FDA clear the way for COVID vaccines for kids under 5
Panels of outside vaccine advisers to the CDC and FDA both voted unanimously this week to back the shots from Moderna as well as Pfizer and BioNTech.
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Billionaire Ken Griffin moving Chicago-based hedge fund Citadel to Miami
In a note to employees at Citadel, Griffin announced he already has moved his family to Miami, and will soon be bringing the company with him, though some Citadel employees will remain in Chicago.
Chicago company using fungi from Yellowstone to grow vegan protein products
The edible fungi was discovered as part of a NASA-funded research mission about life in extreme environments.
Black-owned and operated craft coffee shop works to expand, and to inspire entrepreneurs
The coffee shop wants to support Black, Latinx, and women entrepreneurs get their own start.
Kellogg to split into three companies, with snack division headquarters in Chicago
The snack company – which accounts for 80% of Kellogg's current sales – will have dual campuses in Battle Creek and Chicago, with its headquarters in Chicago.
Chicago-based Mondelez buys Clif Bar & Co. for $3 billion
The company will get the Clif, LUNA and Clif Kids brands of bars.
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White Sox lose to Angels, have now dropped five of six
Taylor Ward hit a go-ahead double in the seventh inning, Noah Syndergaard snapped a four-game losing streak and the Los Angeles Angels rallied for a victory over the Chicago White Sox on Monday night.
Luke Richardson officially named new Blackhawks coach
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Bulls introduce draft pick Dalen Terry, focus on keeping Zach LaVine
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Up and coming sportscaster Jason Ross Jr. already making a name for himself on Chicago airwaves
The moment Ross hits the airwaves, you know he's doing exactly what he was meant to do.
Wolves beat Springfield Thunderbirds in Game 5 to win Calder Cup
The Chicago Wolves are now the first American Hockey League team in 22 years to achieve two shutouts in the finals.
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Rhapsody Theater celebrates grand opening in historic Rogers Park space
The official debut of the 200-seat space Tuesday evening featured magician Carisa Hendrix – better known by her stage name, Miss Lucy Darling.
Volunteer men's chorus The Jolly Boys celebrate 75 years performing
For the last three quarters of a century, the Jolly Boys have shared their song throughout Chicagoland.
Chicago's Jennifer Hudson is now part of exclusive EGOT club with Tony win for 'A Strange Loop'
Hudson produced the new musical "A Strange Loop" which won for Best Musical Sunday night.
Jury awards millions to Johnny Depp, less to Amber Heard in libel suits
The judge said state law caps punitive damages at $350,000, meaning Depp's award would total $10.35 million.
After successful inaugural event, organizers hope to make Sueños Music Festival into a Chicago tradition
The Sueños Music Festival transformed Grant Park into a colorful celebration of Latino culture this past Memorial Day Weekend.
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