Andersonville Arts Weekend brings walkable gallery, entertainment to North Side
Guests can browse pieces from more than 100 artists, while also enjoying food and live entertainment.
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Reza's Restaurant closes original Andersonville location after 40 years in business
Reza's has been serving Persian cuisine at 5255 N. Clark St. since 1983.
Crews clean out beloved Bookman's Corner in East Lakeview after owner's passing
The workmen said they were hired to toss out everything inside following the death of owner John Chandler.
Crews clear out Bookman's Corner in East Lakeview
The owner of the bookstore, John Chandler, died earlier this month.
Police say man punched two women at Clark and Division
The man was taken into police custody, and charges were pending Wednesday night.
Police say man punched two women at Clark and Division
The man has been taken into custody and charges are pending.
Car crashes into Walgreens at Clark and Ontario
The driver was taken into custody, and charges are pending.
Rogers Park shooting leaves one man dead, two wounded
Police said the victims were standing the sidewalk when an unknown person or people shot them all.
Woman flees gunfire after her car is surrounded by ATVs, motorcycles, on Near North Side
The woman's car was hit three times by the gunfire. Fortunately, she was not injured and was able to drive away.
Woman in car surrounded by ATVs and motorcycles, fired upon on Near North Side
The woman's car was hit three times by the gunfire. Fortunately, she was not injured and was able to drive away. CBS 2's Suzanne Le Mignot reports.
Heightened security in Wrigleyville following recent robberies
No one was in custody Friday night in the five robberies this past weekend, in which the victims were all abducted or lured into cars at gunpoint. CBS 2's Marissa Perlman reports.
Wrigleyville on alert after three abductions, robberies
In each of the attacks, one to three robbers have forced victims into a car, driven them to another location, and stripped them of their cell phones, wallets, and other belongings, according to police. CBS 2's Charlie De Mar reports.
Man shot, wounded near Clark Street and Irving Park Road
Police said a 31-year-old man was shot in the back and was taken to Advocate Illinois Masonic Medical Center in critical condition.
New agreement allows community members to help fight crime near CVS in Gold Coast
Neighbors are fighting crime by setting a new standard with businesses notorious for criminal activity.
Huntington Bank branch in heart of the Loop robbed
A Huntington Bank branch right downtown was robbed late Monday.
Coyote Captured In Lincoln Park After Being Spotted Roaming For Weeks
A coyote has been captured in Lincoln Park, and it was all caught on camera.
Man Throws Brick Through Glass Door At Wieners Circle Hot Dog Stand After Being Denied Service For Refusing To Wear Mask
A customer threw a brick through the glass door at the Wieners Circle hot dog stand in Lincoln Park Wednesday night after being refused service because he wouldn't wear a mask.
'Crossroads' Project Looks To Boost New Development On The City's North Side
Clark street is at a crossroads. The city plans to study the North Side street to see how it can boost new development.
Chicago Hauntings: The L&L Tavern, Known As 'The Creepiest Bar In The USA' For Reputed Visits By Serial Killers
The L&L Tavern at Clark and Belmont is not necessarily known as a haunted location, but it has been voted "the Creepiest Bar in the USA." There are some specific reasons why, involving two heinous serial killers.
Chicago Hauntings: Cursed Bricks, Noises, And Poltergeists Follow The Never-Prosecuted St. Valentine's Day Massacre
Do only fuzzy romantic feelings come to mind when you think of Valentine's Day? How about if we call it St. Valentine's Day? This is the story of the St. Valentine's Day Massacre at a Lincoln Park garage, and some stories of the paranormal in its wake.
Man Carjacked At Gunpoint In Lincoln Park
A man was carjacked at gunpoint Tuesday evening in the Lincoln Park neighborhood.
3 Injured After Shooting On Near North Side
Police discovered the men on a sidewalk near Clark and Division streets around 2:20 a.m.
Kenyate Jackson Charged With Attempted Murder; Police Say He Choked Woman, 61, In Lincoln Park
A man was charged with attempted murder Wednesday after police said he choked a 61-year-old woman on Clark Street in Lincoln Park.
Concert Venue Metro Requiring Proof Of COVID-19 Vaccination For All Events
The esteemed concert venue the Metro announced Tuesday that it will require all patrons to show proof of full COVID-19 vaccination for entry.
Thieves Steal Jeep With Woman Sleeping Inside In Edgewater As Rash Of Chicago Carjackings, Auto Thefts Continues
Carjackings are still soaring in Chicago and there was a rash of them this weekend – one of which involved a woman being taken for a scary ride.
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Workers at Ford Chicago Assembly Plant join UAW strike
Two weeks into the strike, approximately 25,000 auto workers have now walked off the job nationwide.
3 dead after being found unresponsive in Edgewater senior apartment; victims identified
A death investigation is underway. CFD initially responded to a hazardous materials situation, but carbon monoxide levels were normal.
2 critically hurt after fight leads to stabbing in South Loop
Chicago police say a 29-year-old woman and a male of unknown age were in a fight with a group of offenders at the time of the stabbing.
Andersonville Arts Weekend turns Clark street into walkable gallery
More than 40 businesses and vendors will line Clark Street between Lawrence and Victoria.
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Workers at Ford Chicago Assembly Plant join UAW strike
Two weeks into the strike, approximately 25,000 auto workers have now walked off the job nationwide.
3 dead after being found unresponsive in Edgewater senior apartment; victims identified
A death investigation is underway. CFD initially responded to a hazardous materials situation, but carbon monoxide levels were normal.
North Lawndale shooting leaves man killed, woman hurt
Chicago police said both victims were standing on the sidewalk when an unknown male offender approached on foot and fired shots.
Man charged in 2021 murder of Chicago Police Officer Ella French offered 7-year plea deal
Eric Morgan is not accused of pulling the trigger.
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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.
Victim of botched Chicago police raid in 2017 expected to get $300,000 settlement
Police raided Sharnia Phillips' home while searching for two gang members who had never lived there.
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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Tempers flare at hearing on city's migrant crisis as influx of asylum seekers ramps up
A key City Council committee met for nearly five hours on Friday to discuss the latest on Chicago's efforts to house thousands of asylum seekers.
Dianne Feinstein, California senator who broke glass ceilings, dies at 90
Dianne Feinstein was the longest-serving woman in the U.S. Senate as well as the longest-serving senator from California.
Victim of botched Chicago police raid in 2017 expected to get $300,000 settlement
Police raided Sharnia Phillips' home while searching for two gang members who had never lived there.
Seven buses of migrants arrive in Chicago for second day in a row
Late Wednesday night, we were there as adults and small children stepped off one of the buses, and greeted with blankets.
House Republicans outline basis for Biden impeachment inquiry in first hearing
Top Republicans outlined their view of the factual and legal basis for an impeachment inquiry into President Biden in a 30-page memo.
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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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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."
Kroger and Albertsons sell hundreds of stores in a bid to clear merger of the 2 largest US groceries
Grocers Kroger and Albertsons are selling more than 400 stores and other assets to C&S Wholesale Grocers in an approximately $1.9 billion deal as part of their efforts to complete their merger.
Steppenwolf Theatre announces layoffs of 13 staffers
The company said it has been "negatively impacted by a protracted post-pandemic economic recovery for our sector and the rising cost of inflation,"
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Friday Blitz: Oak Park River Forest v. Lyons Township
CBS 2's Marshall Harris is at the big game at Oak Park River Forest High School where the Huskies are taking on Lyons Township Lions.
Bears vs. Broncos: 3 things to watch in Sunday's Week 4 matchup
Hollywood loves a reboot, right? Well, this week something's gotta give between the Bears and Broncos.
Connor Bedard skates in first NHL exhibition game with Blackhawks, who beat Blues in OT
Bedard had two assists.
Cubs get swept by Braves, fall out of position for NL wild card
The Cubs have dropped 13 of 19.
Bears offense sees opportunity for success against Broncos
Getsy pointed to all 11 players on offense needing to be better, not just quarterback Justin Fields.
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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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Andersonville Arts Weekend brings walkable gallery, entertainment to North Side
Guests can browse pieces from more than 100 artists, while also enjoying food and live entertainment.
Delta Sigma Theta sorority hosting book giveaway at Dolton Library District
Members of the Chicago chapter of the Delta Sigma Theta sorority will give away hundreds of banned books that are often removed from libraries due to controversial content.
FEMA opens temporary disaster relief center in Dolton, Illinois
The deadline to register for help from FEMA is October 16.
Saturday's Powerball jackpot worth $960M
It's the ninth-largest jackpot in lottery history.
Jasmine Amy Rogers to play Betty Boop in new musical
Pictures of Rogers dressed as the iconic cartoon character were posted to the show's Instagram.
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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.
"Painkiller: The Tylenol Murders" documentary premieres on Paramount + on October 10
Using hours of exclusive archival footage, the five-part docuseries transports viewers back four decades to the moments after a twisted killer laced Tylenol pills with cyanide and killed seven people in the Chicago area.
Good Samaritans step in after woman is robbed, beaten in Little Italy alley
Surveillance video shows the man punching the woman in an attempt to get her purse. Keep in mind this happened at 4 p.m.
Oak Park on alert after armed robberies, carjackings this past weekend
There were four armed robberies, one carjacking, and one aggravated assault that was believed to be an attempted robbery in Oak Park early Sunday.
Several people robbed at South Chicago bus stop
CBS 2 news crews talked with one of the victims who said his iPhone was stolen by a group near 79th Street and Jeffery Boulevard.
