Jurors hear wiretapped conversations between Ed Burke, mole Danny Solis
At the time, Solis was also a sitting member of the Chicago City Council, as alderman of the 25th Ward.
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Chicago staffers write letter, asking mayor and City Council to support ceasefire in Gaza
The anonymous group called "Chicago Progressive Staffers'' said they have come together to join their federal counterparts who also call for a ceasefire.
Mayor Brandon Johnson's first budget easily passes Chicago City Council
The City Council approved the budget despite concerns from some alderpersons that it earmarks only $150 million to fund assistance for migrants in 2024, while the city is currently spending $40 million a month on asylum seekers.
Chicago City Council passes expansion of paid leave for workers
The ordinance means all workers in Chicago – anyone who works for any company – will earn one hour of leave for every 35 hours worked.
Paid leave ordinance up for vote in Chicago City Council
Under the ordinance, anyone who works for any company – will earn one hour of leave for every 35 hours worked. CBS 2's Sabrina Franza reports.
Ald. Carlos Ramirez-Rosa (35th) narrowly escapes censure from peers
Ramirez-Rosa has also apologized for his actions last week. The video shows Ramirez-Rosa appearing to grab onto Mitts, and then use his body to block her from entering the City Council chambers during a special meeting on a proposal to ask voters in the March primary election if Chicago should stay a sanctuary city for migrants. CBS 2's Sabrina Franza reports.
Voters to decide whether to raise Chicago tax on sales of million-dollar homes to fight homelessness
The City Council voted 32-17 on Tuesday to place a binding referendum on primary election ballots to approve the so-called "Bring Chicago Home" ordinance.
Effort to block ballot question on Chicago's sanctuary city status prompts more heated debate
Allies of Mayor Brandon Johnson offered their own proposal on Tuesday to ask Chicago voters to weigh in on the city's migrant crisis.
Ald. Carlos Ramirez-Rosa escapes City Council censure over allegations of bullying and threats
Ald. Scott Waguespack (32nd) had sought to formally reprimand Ramirez-Rosa for his mistreatment of Ald. Emma Mitts (37th) at an earlier meeting, and for allegedly threatening other alderpersons.
Colleagues could move to censure alderman accused of threatening behavior
Some members of the Chicago City Council are considering a move to censure Ald. Carlos Ramirez-Rosa (35th), over claims of abuse of power and other serious misconduct, accused of bullying another alderperson and threatening to block zoning initiatives in others’ wards.
Jury selection begins in corruption trial of former Ald. Ed Burke
The feds have accused Burke of abusing his power at city hall to steer business to his private law firm — pressuring clients from Binny's, to a Burger King franchisee, to those refurbishing the Old Post Office building downtown.
Protesters call for Ald. Carlos Ramirez-Rosa to resign over bullying allegations
Ramirez-Rosa has been accused of "physical and verbal harassment" of Ald. Emma Mitts during a special City Council meeting on Thursday.
Chicago alderman accused of physically restraining colleague before vote
The caucus called Ald. Ramirez-Rosa unprofessional and said the physical and verbal harassment "let down our council and the people of Chicago."
City Council panel backs expansion of paid leave for Chicago workers
The measure would provide all workers in Chicago with up to 10 days of paid sick leave and other paid time off per year, despite continued objections from many business groups.
Heated exchanges in Chicago City Council over migrant crisis
Some aldermen are questioning whether Chicago should remain a sanctuary city, while City Hall is tight-lipped reports that there are plans to house migrants at the old Museum of Broadcast Communications. CBS 2 Political Reporter Chris Tye reports.
Mayor Johnson speaks after heated exchanges in City Council over migrant crisis
A growing chorus from members of Chicago’s City Council is calling for a more comprehensive approach to the growing migrant crisis In the city. CBS 2 Political Reporter Chris Tye erports.
Plan for Chicago migrant tent camp in Morgan Park stalls near finish line
Supporters of a bid to purchase a vacant Jewel site in Morgan Park to build a migrant tent camp agreed to delay a final City Council vote on Wednesday.
Aldermen advance plan to increase Chicago tax on sales of million-dollar homes to fight homelessness
Supporters have said the plan would create $100 million in new annual revenue to boost Chicago's efforts to fight homelessness.
Vote stalled on bid to expand paid time off for Chicago workers
A key City Council panel had been set to vote on a plan to give workers up to 12 days of paid time off a year, but the meeting has now been pushed back until Thursday.
Alderman hopes city's plan for improved IT will help bad water bill problem
Through our "Getting Hosed" series on bad water bills, we have found that often communication issues between different city systems have often been the source of the headaches.
City Hall finally has fix that may help bad water bill problem
Chicago is the third largest city in the country, but ancient technology and a lack of data-sharing have made delivering services to the city’s nearly 3 million residents wildly inefficient. CBS 2 Investigator Megan Hickey reports.
Chicago Police Supt. Larry Snelling defends CPD's $2 billion budget plan for 2024
The mayor's 2024 spending plan has the Chicago Police Department budget increasing by $91 million over this year.
Chicago alderwoman swarmed at protest over migrant camp wants more transparency
In Ald. Julia Ramirez's ward, construction continues for migrant housing to possibly move all those people into tents.
Former CPD detective tied to wrongful convictions still receives pension
Massive payouts were given to avoid litigation because of the wrongdoing of police officers decades ago.
Chaos erupts at Chicago City Hall as aldermen back resolution declaring solidarity with Israel
Mayor Brandon Johnson cleared the public out of the CIty Council gallery after shouting protesters repeatedly interrupted aldermen, and ignored his pleas for decorum.
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Boost in clean energy means more union jobs, training in Chicago area
IBEW-NECA Technical Institute has been the source for new union jobs since 1985 and is still educating the next generation of apprentices.
Mount Carmel High School celebrates second straight football championship
Their victory makes back-to-back championships, and 15 titles overall.
Groundbreaking held for new Hollywood Casino in Aurora
The new facility will have a 200-room hotel, 1,200 gaming positions, and 10,000 feet of event space.
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Shooting kills man, wounds three women on Chicago's West Side
Sources said the shooting was believed to be domestic in nature.
Person questioned after 9-month-old girl is shot, critically wounded on South Side
The circumstances surrounding the shooting remained under investigation Wednesday, police said.
Henry Kissinger, influential and controversial diplomat, dies at age 100
Henry Kissinger, known for his practice of "realpolitik," was credited with helping thaw relations between the U.S. and China. But he was also accused of alleged war crimes.
Oak Park church steps up with shelter, programs for migrants
Volunteers called on the Calvary Memorial Church to take in migrants sleeping outside police stations in tents.
Boost in clean energy means more union jobs, training in Chicago area
IBEW-NECA Technical Institute has been the source for new union jobs since 1985 and is still educating the next generation of apprentices.
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Man called to report SUV on train tracks in Michigan, but Amtrak train hit it anyway
Amtrak said they were never notified of the SUV on the tracks before the crash last week, was despite a warning call a full 41 minutes earlier.
Could 'design flaw' blamed for Yellow Line accident be a broader problem on the CTA?
The National Transportation Safety Board said the Chicago Transit Authority was operating on out-of-date information with regard to stopping lengths.
After 38 are injured when CTA train hits snowplow, questions about what went wrong
National Transportation Safety Board investigators will be digging into the train crash - piece by piece.
Parents furious after girls are subjected to racist taunts at Minooka Community High
Minooka Community High School has faced allegations of tolerating racism in the classroom before.
Fallen Chicago firefighter Andrew Price remembered as a "light of sunshine"
Price's body was escorted to the Medical Examiner's office alongside his friends and family on Monday.
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Henry Kissinger, influential and controversial diplomat, dies at age 100
Henry Kissinger, known for his practice of "realpolitik," was credited with helping thaw relations between the U.S. and China. But he was also accused of alleged war crimes.
Former Illinois House GOP leader Jim Durkin won't run for Cook County state's attorney
"If you're going to run in a race, you have to run knowing that you have a good chance of winning, and I see no path winning with Trump at the top of the ticket," Durkin said.
U.S. Sen. Dick Durbin leads Senate Judiciary Committee hearing on gun violence crisis
"Across the country, gun violence is a public health epidemic, plain and simple," Durbin said.
Jurors hear wiretapped conversations between Ed Burke, mole Danny Solis
At the time, Solis was also a sitting member of the Chicago City Council, as alderman of the 25th Ward.
House begins latest effort to expel George Santos after damning ethics probe
The House will try for a third time this year to expel New York Rep. George Santos after the Ethics Committee released a scathing report detailing his alleged lawbreaking.
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St. Charles residents flee senior community after 300% increase in costs
Over the last several weeks, the Saint Charles senior living community has become a bit of a ghost town.
Rivers Casino Des Plaines warns of data breach affecting customer, staffer information
Casino officials said on Thursday, Nov. 2, they determined hackers got into their system and stole personal information about Rivers Casino staffers, customers, and online sports book customers.
Illinois congressman steps in after feds fail to reimburse COVID-19 testing labs
We previously told you about small business owner Janine Morabito's struggle after getting stiffed by Uncle Sam. There are several others in the same boat.
Consumer watchdog lists '10 Worst Toys' for 2023, highlights child safety concerns
W.A.T.C.H. – World Against Toys Causing Harm – issued a list Wednesday of toys they said are hazardous and should not be in children's hands.
Whereabouts of Chicago area woman's 2019 tax return is a mystery for more than three years
CBS 2's Lauren Victory unraveled what went wrong.
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UChicago study finds fatty acid found in some red meat can help fight cancer
Before you grab your steak knife, the scientists emphasize that the point of the study is not to advise people to eat more red meat.
Northwestern student says he was hit by norovirus outbreak, and it sent him to ER
The City of Evanston has linked the outbreak to the Big Wig Tacos & Burritos at 950 Church St. in downtown Evanston, which had a $1 burrito night for Northwestern students this past weekend.
Norovirus outbreak linked to $1 burrito special for Northwestern University students
Investigators have learned that people reported stomach cramps, vomiting, and diarrhea after eating at Big Wig Tacos & Burritos.
Peaches, plums, nectarines recalled due to deadly listeria outbreak
CDC investigating fruit from HMC Farms after one person died and 10 are hospitalized following a listeria outbreak.
Another eye drop recall pulls 28 products from store shelves
Kilitch Healthcare India is recalling the products more than three weeks after the FDA warned against their use.
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Who is moving into those vacant Bed, Bath & Beyond stores?
Who will be moving into closed Bed, Bath & Beyond stores nationwide and in the Chicago area? Court documents provide some clues.
South Shore yoga studio strives for inclusive, calm vibe
It's Small Business Saturday 2023, a big day to highlight the success of entrepreneurs who started small and are working hard to make it big.
Shoppers turn out in Ravenswood for Small Business Saturday
Three of the trolleys were running on Small Business Saturday, making eight stops in Ravenswood so people could visit their favorite shops.
Chicago's Berlin nightclub closes doors; union says club made "wrong decision"
Berlin announced that "the party" ended at 5 a.m. Sunday, Nov. 19.
Chicago's Big Shoulders Coffee tops list of best independent coffee shops
"With multiple locations in the Chicago area, Big Shoulders Coffee is a must-stop for no-nonsense artisan beans, roasted to perfection," USA Today wrote.
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Mount Carmel High School celebrates second straight football championship
Their victory makes back-to-back championships, and 15 titles overall.
Peoples fills big role leading DePaul's rebound in the Big East
DePaul University's women's basketball team is coming off its first losing season under head coach Doug Bruno since 1999, and All-American Aneesah Morrow transferred to LSU.
Blackhawks get goals from Dickinson, 3 others, top Kraken
The Blackhawks had dropped six of seven. They held off the Kraken in the final minutes.
Bulls get pounded by Celtics, have now lost 8 of 9
DeMar DeRozan and Coby White led the Bulls with 19 points apiece.
Blackhawks to terminate Corey Perry's contract for "unacceptable" conduct
The Blackhawks said Perry engaged in "unacceptable" conduct that violated terms of his contract and the team's internal policies "intended to promote professional and safe work environment."
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Rolling Stones announce second concert in Chicago in June 2024
Tickets for the tour go on sale on Dec. 1. For those who signed up, the presale for tickets went live on Wednesday.
American Blues Theater opens permanent home on Lincoln Avenue in Chicago
The new venue features two theater spaces – a 137-seat proscenium and a 40-seat rehearsal studio.
Daryl Hall gets restraining order against John Oates
The pair made up the pop rock duo Hall & Oates, and put out 18 studio albums together.
"Blue Bloods" wrapping up in 2024 after its 14th season
A long-time anchor to the Network's successful Friday night lineup, "Blue Bloods" is Friday's #1 primetime program and the #3 broadcast drama on television.
The Rolling Stones tour coming to Chicago's Soldier Field in June
The Solider Field show is scheduled for June 27, 2024.
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Rolling Stones add second Chicago show next year
The Stones just last week announced they were going on tour next year – with a stop at Soldier Field on Thursday, June 27. There will also now be a show at Soldier Field on Sunday, June 30.
Chicago First Alert Weather: Cloudy and milder Thursday
CBS 2 Meteorologist Mary Kay Kleist has your 10 p.m. First Alert Weather forecast for Wednesday, Nov. 29, 2023.
A visit to a school that trains for a bright future in clean energy
Renewable energy – it means new technology, new jobs, and new training. CBS 2's Lauren Victory takes us to a school that turns the talk about clean energy into action.
Groundbreaking held for new Aurora Hollywood Casino
The new facility will have a 200-room hotel, 1,200 gaming positions, and 10,000 feet of event space.
Fire breaks out at senior living facility in west Chicago suburbs
Firefighters rescued one person from the burning part of the building in Naperville.
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Shooting kills man, wounds three women on Chicago's West Side
Sources said the shooting was believed to be domestic in nature.
Union wants to see Postal Police back on street after more mail carriers are robbed in Chicago area
U.S. Sen. Dick Durbin (D-Illinois) has introduced legislation that would put Postal Police back on the street to protect workers.
Man wanted into Chicago homicide slams into school bus following pursuit in Milwaukee
The school bus ended up on its side, and several other vehicles were also damaged.
Legal expert on rap lyrics as evidence in Young Thug RICO trial
The trial could serve as a window into how prosecutors will go after former President Donald Trump and how they use rap lyrics as evidence.
Person questioned after 9-month-old girl is shot, critically wounded on South Side
There was a lot that remained unknown Wednesday night about the circumstances surrounding the shooting.
