Layoffs at Chicago area Ford stamping plant amid strike
The layoffs at the Chicago Heights plant took effect Saturday, Sept. 30.
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Autoworkers' strike against Ford leads to layoffs at suburban Chicago stamping plant
The layoffs took effect Saturday, Sept. 30.
Armored truck robbed in Chicago Heights; truck ends up hitting a robber
The robbery occurred in the parking lot for the store at 1333 Western Ave. in the south suburb. CBS 2's Sara Machi reports.
Armored truck robbed in Chicago Heights store parking lot
The FBI confirmed they responded to the robbery, and said no injuries were reported.
Armored truck robbed in Chicago Heights
The FBI confirmed they responded to the robbery, and said no injuries were reported.
3 men charged in double fatal shooting in Chicago Heights
Following an investigation, Alexis Mendoza, 19, Adrian Romo-Trejo, 24, and Jesus Mendoza, 43, were taken into custody on Monday.
Man wanted for setting girlfriend on fire arrested in Chicago Heights
Police in Kenosha County, Wisconsin, say Myron Faith Bowie threatened to kill the victim, her children, and her entire family before setting her on fire and driving away.
Man accused of setting girlfriend on fire in Kenosha County arrested in Chicago Heights
Police in Kenosha County, Wisconsin, say Myron Faith Bowie threatened to kill the victim, her children, and her entire family before setting her on fire and driving away.
Video shows south suburban man bolting from traffic stop, injuring officer in Iowa
Dennis Guider Jr. pleaded guilty to charges in connection with the incident in March of this year.
Video shows officer clinging to car during Iowa chase
A man from Chicago Heights bolted from a traffic stop in Carroll, Iowa, with an officer on his hood.
'Never Forget' exhibit, honoring Holocaust victims, opens at Prairie State College
The 'Never Forget' exhibit features pieces from five Chicago-area artists.
Chicago Heights ROTC students learn about emergency situations at Lurie Children's
The two-hour class includes workshops.
Chicago Heights ROTC students get emergency training at Lurie Children's
The high school students will learn how to respond in emergency situations, along with the hands-only CPR technique. The two-hour class includes workshops.
Black artists aim to build community with Chicago Heights gallery
CBS 2's Ryan Baker recently met a young gallery director who is using art to help build community in Chicago Heights.
Chicago Heights art gallery is building community and making history
As we celebrate Black History Month, and artists who are changing history, we head to the south suburbs, where a young gallery director is using art to help build community in Chicago Heights.
Black artists aim to build community with Chicago Heights gallery
As we celebrate Black History Month and artists who are changing history, CBS 2 headed to the south suburbs. CBS 2's Ryan Baker recently met a young gallery director who is using art to help build community in Chicago Heights.
Fire guts furniture Chicago Heights factory
CBS 2 Investigator Megan Hickey reports the company's president described the fire damage as "massive," but said all employees are safe and accounted for, and they're lucky no one was injured.
Fire guts furniture factory in Chicago Heights
Crews are responding to a large fire in Chicago Heights.
Massive fire sweeps through furniture factory in Chicago Heights
Crews spent several hours on Monday fighting a massive industrial building fire in south suburban Chicago Heights.
Firefighters battling furniture manufacturing facility fire in Chicago Heights
CBS 2's Asal Rezaei reported live in Chicago Heights as more emergency crews continue to arrive.
Found: Missing boy, 9, of Chicago Heights
Illinois State Police issued an amber alert in an effort to locate a missing boy last seen in Chicago Heights Sunday morning.
Blazin' Bots robotics team at Bloom Trail High School receives donations for competition in Dallas
After a CBS 2 story aired on Thursday, their GoFundMe page exploded.
Blazin' Bots robotics team at Bloom Trail High School needs help getting to big competition
A high school robotics team is on a roll – just having qualified for a major competition in Dallas. But they don't have the cash to get everyone to Texas.
Large Turnout For Vigil For Gio Leon, 7-Year-Old Boy Hit, Killed By Car In Chicago Heights
There was an overwhelming turnout Tuesday night for Gio Leon, a little boy who was killed after he chased a ball into the street in south suburban Chicago Heights recently.
Why Did A Parks Police Department Need High-Powered Guns Typically Used By SWAT Teams?
"I don't see any reason why a part time park district officer would need that type of arsenal."
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Chicago First Alert Weather: Sunny skies, warm winds for Tuesday
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Her disability benefits are at risk because she saved for retirement
Her attorney argues that 401k money is not accessible for someone her age. So it shouldn't be counted against her.
Fingerprint on ransom note leads NY police to missing 9-year-old girl
Police matched a fingerprint on a ransom note left at the girl's home to a DWI case from 1999, Gov. Kathy Hochul said.
After man is shot during youth football game, some question whether playing in park is safe
Instead of tackles, the players dodged bullets.
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Driver loses control on Chicago's DuSable Lake Shore Drive, hits bicyclist on trail
Witnesses said a Toyota Prius veered off the roadway, through a guardrail, and onto the Lakefront Trail bike path.
After man is shot during youth football game, some question whether playing in park is safe
Instead of tackles, the players dodged bullets.
With another migrant shelter opening, some demand more attention for Chicago's unhoused
Five more buses arrived in Chicago on Monday alone.
Her disability benefits are at risk because she saved for retirement
Her attorney argues that 401k money is not accessible for someone her age. So it shouldn't be counted against her.
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Victim of botched Chicago police raid in 2017 to get $300,000 settlement
Police raided Sharnia Phillips' home while searching for two gang members who had never lived there.
Despite rise in catalytic converter theft, few arrests made in Chicago
Despite years of city leaders and lawmakers trying to fix the problem, the thieves are almost never caught.
Child care providers face "cliff" with pandemic funds set to expire
The American Rescue Plan funding has helped thousands of child care centers across Illinois pay their staff, upgrade their facilities and keep cots lower for parents.
Feds to fund improvements to keep pedestrians off Chicago area railroad tracks
A total of 39 people were killed trespassing on railroad tracks in Illinois last year alone.
Now-dead man suspected in murder of Romeoville family had lengthy criminal record
Nathaniel Huey Jr.'s criminal past should have been a red flag – including a court order banning him from possessing firearms.
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Matt Gaetz moves to oust McCarthy as House speaker
Rep. Matt Gaetz introduced a motion to vacate the chair Monday, two days after Speaker Kevin McCarthy relied on Democrats to pass a short-term spending bill and avert a shutdown.
Gov. Pritzker calls on President Biden to increase federal support for "overwhelming" migrant crisis
"Governors and mayors from border states have shipped people to our state like cargo in a dehumanizing attempt to score political points," Pritzker wrote.
Victim of botched Chicago police raid in 2017 to get $300,000 settlement
Police raided Sharnia Phillips' home while searching for two gang members who had never lived there.
Trump's civil fraud trial puts his finances in the spotlight. Here's what to know.
Former President Donald Trump, sons Donald Trump Jr. and Eric Trump, and the Trump Organization are fighting a $250 million lawsuit alleging widespread fraud.
Biden tells Congress to "get to work" after averting government shutdown
Hours before a midnight deadline, Congress passed a short-term funding bill to keep the government running for 45 days.
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Nonprofit dance group owed nearly $50,000 for holiday show performance
The company that owed the money also hadn't paid other entities for security and the venue for the show.
Kia, Hyundai models recalled due to fire risk; separate concerns about security flaws persist
Hyundai warned drivers to park their cars outside until they can get the necessary repairs.
Indiana AG sues MV Realty, says company is deceptive
MV Realty is based out of Florida, but operates in Indiana and several other states – including Illinois.
Contractor accused of scamming people in need of housework
They accused James Nesbitt of taking off with deposits without completing jobs and complained he didn't respond to customers.
Getting Hosed: Officials finally address on bad water billing at City Council hearing
The Chicago City Council Finance Committee held a hearing Tuesday with the heads of the Water Management and Finance departments.
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COVID vaccine during pregnancy helps protect newborns, new study finds
The findings are just the latest to show benefits from COVID vaccination during pregnancy.
Teen who's had two lung transplants gets behind-the-scenes tour of Field Museum
Scientists at the Field Museum showed Josh Burton ways he can still have a career without digging in the dirt.
Northwestern researchers get $45M to develop implant to sense and treat cancer
"From a clinical perspective, this could be a game-changing approach to cancer therapy," said Dr. Jonathan Rivnay.
How to get the new COVID vaccine for free, with or without insurance
Americans still have ways to get vaccinated against COVID-19 at no out-of-pocket cost. Here's what to know.
How FDA's top vaccines official is timing his COVID and flu shots
Can you get your COVID booster and flu shot at the same time? Here's what health experts say.
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Autoworkers' strike against Ford leads to layoffs at suburban Chicago stamping plant
The layoffs took effect Saturday, Sept. 30.
Union files labor complaint after Signature Room at former John Hancock closes abruptly
No notice was given to the 132 restaurant employees represented by UNITE HERE Local 1, the union said.
GM and Stellantis plants in Bolingbrook and Naperville join UAW strike
"We're not going to wait around forever for a fair contract," UAW President Shawn Fain said. "The companies know how to make this right."
Workers at Chicago Ford plant worry they may have to walk off the job amid strike
Hundreds of autoworkers gathered Thursday outside the UAW Local 551 headquarters, 13550 S. Torrence Ave., to protest.
Alderman wants moratorium on Dollar Tree stores, says properties are "filthy"
"I want to see a moratorium on these type of businesses opening up in our city," said Ald. Matt O'Shea (19th). "This happens in communities all across the city of Chicago."
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Bulls to begin training camp, preseason with same core in place
There will also be a three-way competition for the starting point guard spot as Lonzo Ball continues his rehab process.
Claypool will remain away from Bears in Week 5, Eberflus says
Claypool was inactive in Week 4 after criticizing the Bears' use of him.
The Bank of America Chicago Marathon Course Map
The 2023 Bank of America Chicago Marathon is on October 8, 2023.
Claddagh Ring Pub pays fans' tab after Chicago Bears loss
The Claddagh Ring Pub on Foster Avenue made good on its promise to pay everyone's tab if the Bears lost Sunday
Russell Wilson throws 3 TDs, Broncos rally from 21 down to top Bears 31-28
Russell Wilson threw for three touchdowns, Wil Lutz kicked a tiebreaking field goal with just under two minutes remaining and the Denver Broncos bounced back from one of the most lopsided losses in franchise history
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Man indicted for murder of Tupac Shakur in 1996 drive-by shooting
A Nevada grand jury indicted Duane "Keffe D" Davis in the long-unsolved killing of rapper Tupac Shakur, prosecutors announced in court Friday.
Actor Michael Gambon, who played Harry Potter's Dumbledore, dies at 82
Michael Gambon, the British-Irish actor who portrayed Dumbledore in the latter 6 of the 8 "Harry Potter" movies, has died after a bout of pneumonia.
Teri Bristol, Chicago house music DJ, dies at 66
Bristol began DJing in Chicago in the 1980s, and paved the way for a generation of other women DJs.
"Survivor" returns for season 45 Wednesday, Sept. 27 at 8 p.m. ET
Through longer weekly episodes, "Survivor" will take a deeper dive into the players' stories as they're stranded on the stunning islands of Fiji.
Hollywood writers, studios reach tentative deal to end strike
Terms of the deal must still be ratified by the WGA's approximately 11,000 members.
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Chicago First Alert Weather: Hot again Tuesday, but it won't last
CBS 2 Chief Meteorologist Albert Ramon has your 10 p.m. First Alert Weather forecast for Monday, Oct. 2, 2023.
Woman's disability benefits at risk because she's saved for retirement
Katie Vree's attorney argues that 401k money is not accessible for someone her age, so it shouldn't be counted against her. CBS 2's Lauren Victory reports.
Colbert, other late shows return as writers' strike ends
Ali Bauman of CBS 2 New York caught up with Stephen Colbert fans outside the Ed Sullivan Theatre in New York.
Former Signature Room workers file a complaint about lack of notice of closure
The Signature Room restaurant at the former John Hancock Center closed abruptly last week.
Layoffs at Chicago area Ford stamping plant amid strike
The layoffs at the Chicago Heights plant took effect Saturday, Sept. 30.
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After man is shot during youth football game, some question whether playing in park is safe
Instead of tackles, the players dodged bullets.
Robbers hold up bank in Chicago suburb shortly before armored truck heist
The FBI says one of the suspects was shot. That person got away.
Monday marks five years since disappearance of postal worker Kierra Coles
Coles was last seen at 81st Street and Vernon Avenue in the Chatham neighborhood – and she was three months pregnant at the time.
Man convicted in 2018 murder of Naperville man dumped in garbage can
Prosecutors have said Ernest Collins, his girlfriend, and her mother plotted to rob and shoot Michael Armendariz, then dumped his body in a garbage can in a vacant home.
Man indicted for murder of Tupac Shakur in 1996 drive-by shooting
A Nevada grand jury indicted Duane "Keffe D" Davis in the long-unsolved killing of rapper Tupac Shakur, prosecutors announced in court Friday.
