Female Coyote Captured Near Chicago History Museum Last Week Is In Good Condition
Animal control said the coyote likely became comfortable around people because they were feeding her.
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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.
'I Thought We Were Going To Die': Bolingbrook Police Find Coyote Who Attacked Woman And Her Dog
Anne Reinerston and her dog were taking a walk on a nature trail when they were attacked. She spoke with CBS 2 about her experience.
Coyote Captured Outside Rogers Park Apartment Building
Chicago police said officers responded to reports of a vicious animal on the 6400 block of North Newgard Avenue around 12:10 p.m., and notified Chicago Animal Care and Control.
Michael Chiklis On Season One Of CBS All Access' 'Coyote': 'I Mean It's Extraordinary'
Michael Chiklis discusses his new show, 'Coyote,' available now on CBS All Access.
Coyote That Bit Boy In Lincoln Park Won't Be Euthanized, Or Released Into The Wild
"We will, instead, be placing the coyote, now named Mercy, in a permanent educational setting with specifics yet to be determined," Flint Creek Wildlife Rehabilitation said.
DNA Tests Reveal Coyote Captured In Lincoln Park Is The One That Bit Boy Near Peggy Notebaert Nature Museum
Chicago Animal Care and Control officials said they also confirmed the coyote had been shot in the chest with a BB gun, which likely explains why it was limping when it was caught, and why it had been acting aggressively.
Coyote DNA To Be Tested Following Attack On Child
"Their biggest threat to their survival in rural areas is hunting and trapping. But when you move into the city, hunting and trapping is illegal."
DNA Testing Underway For Captured Coyote
Chicago Animal Care and Control said if you do encounter a coyote, there are specific things to do: You should shout, wave or throw things at the coyote rather than run away. Do not feed it and keep an eye on small dogs.
One Elusive Coyote Leads Police On Chase Through Cabrini-Green Neighborhood, Another Captured At Fremont And Willow
A coyote led police on a chase through the Cabrini-Green area Thursday night, amid an all-out hunt for a coyote that bit a young boy on the head in Lincoln Park a night earlier.
DePaul Students Help Save Child From Coyote
"I knew they existed. But they're out on the prowl."
Search Underway Following Recent Coyote Attack In Lincoln Park
Police officers as well as Animal Care and Control have patrolling the area for the animal.
Coyote Bites Boy 'Multiple Times' Near Peggy Notebaert Nature Museum
A 5-year-old boy was taken to the hospital Wednesday afternoon, after a coyote bit him several times outside a nature museum in Lincoln Park.
A Man's Story Of A Terrifying Encounter With A Coyote
With thousands of the animals living in the city, close encounters of the coyote kind are becoming all too common.
Another Coyote Spotted In Near North Area, This Time Howling In Backyard
A howling coyote was caught on camera by a Near North Side resident – right in his backyard in broad daylight.
Toy Poodle Hurt, But Recovering After Coyote Attacks Her, Drags Her Away In Old Town
A toy poodle was treated like a chew toy by a wild coyote in Old Town last week – and it's not the first time such a thing has happened in the area.
Couple Spots Coyote Outside Pottery Barn Near North And Sheffield Avenues
A couple in Lincoln Park got quite a scare this week while trying to put their baby in the car.
Woman's Dog Is Attacked By Coyote; At Least 4 Coyote Sightings On Near North Side Sunday Night
It happened in a matter of seconds – a woman's dog was attacked by a coyote on the Near North Side.
Coyote Chases 5-Year-Old Girl In Front Yard In Unincorporated Villa Park
The incident was captured on the family's home doorbell camera, and her father posted the video on YouTube.
Donkeys, Tigers And Alligators: Chicago's Exotic Animal Sightings
From alligators in the city to donkeys on the expressway, the Chicago area has reported many exotic sightings.
Coyote Warning Issued For Suburban Pet Owners
A warning about coyotes in the northern suburbs is being issued after a family pet was killed.
Weird-Looking Dogs Are Actually Ailing Coyotes With Contagious Condition
Authorities say coyotes are coming down with a contagious mange disorder that is altering their appearance. CBS 2's Jeremy Ross reports.
Two Coyotes Attack Dog In Riverside Yard: Police
Police are warning pet owners to keep a close eye on their animals since this is mating season for coyotes.
Coyote Creating Stir In Streeterville
CBS 2's Vince Gerasole reports it's a wild story smack dab in the civilization.
View: Coyote Tries Entering Kohl's In Valparaiso
A coyote found him or herself in an unusual predicament Saturday night in Northwest Indiana--trapped between the inner and outer doors of a department store.
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1 man dead, another wounded after shooting on CTA bus in West Garfield Park
A man is in critical condition, and another is wounded following a shooting on a CTA bus in Garfield Park Sunday afternoon.
Boy, 4, killed, 3 other children critically injured in basement fire in Humboldt Park
A 4-year-old boy is dead and three other children are critically injured following a fire in Humboldt Park overnight.
Bond set for $5 million for suspected shooter who worked as temp employee at WeatherTech facility
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First probable case of monkeypox reported in suburban Cook County
The case remains isolated, and risk to residents remains low, officials said.
Firefighters put out fire in commercial building on Chicago's Northwest Side
The building partially collapsed, but no injuries were reported.
Baby among 5 dead, 20 wounded in weekend shootings across Chicago
At least five people are dead, and 20 others are wounded in shootings across the city as of Sunday.
Chicago First Alert Weather: Cooler temps to start the workweek
Plenty of sun to start the week.
Illinois State Police respond to report of shooting on Dan Ryan expressway near West 83rd Street
Illinois State Police are investigating following a shooting on the Dan Ryan expressway Sunday morning.
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1 man dead, another wounded after shooting on CTA bus in West Garfield Park
A man is in critical condition, and another is wounded following a shooting on a CTA bus in Garfield Park Sunday afternoon.
Boy, 4, killed, 3 other children critically injured in basement fire in Humboldt Park
A 4-year-old boy is dead and three other children are critically injured following a fire in Humboldt Park overnight.
Bond set for $5 million for suspected shooter who worked as temp employee at WeatherTech facility
Police say employees confronted Charles C. McKnight Jr. for allegedly robbing two coworkers, and that's when the shooting started.
First probable case of monkeypox reported in suburban Cook County
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Firefighters put out fire in commercial building on Chicago's Northwest Side
The building partially collapsed, but no injuries were reported.
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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).
Ald. Anthony Beale hopes for vote on proposal to repeal lower 6mph threshold for speed camera tickets
One Chicago alderman is hoping the fourth time is the charm when it comes to changing Chicago's speed camera tickets and fines.
Underground Aunties Networks seek to help women obtain legal abortions
CBS 2 Investigator Megan Hickey spoke with two organizers from Auntie Network USA as they were preparing for the justices' decision.
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Abortion rights advocates protest at Federal Plaza, march downtown following Roe v. Wade decision
The rally and march comes after the Supreme Court's decision to overturn Roe V. Wade decision Friday.
Former President Barack Obama drops by Presidential Center construction site
Former President and former Kenwood neighborhood resident Barack Obama and a surprise visit to Chicago on Friday.
With Roe v. Wade gone, Chicago's LGBTQ+ community worries their rights could be next
"Everything is on the table now, and it's all going to be affected," said Ryan McIntyre, "and I think that this is just the first strike – the first blow."
Supreme Court strikes down Roe v. Wade in seismic shift for abortion rights
The Supreme Court issued its highly anticipated decision in a case involving a Mississippi law banning abortions after 15 weeks of pregnancy.
Attempts to ban abortion are 'really suppress women,' advocate says after U.S. Supreme Court overturns Roe v. Wade
Some women who say their lives were changed forever because of their access to abortion were angry and disappointed at the U.S. Supreme Court ruling overturning Roe v. Wade on Friday.
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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?
What if there were a way to get warnings about high water usage before the bill arrived in the mail?
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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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.
Chicago, Cook County suburbs return to medium COVID-19 risk level
"We have been trending in the right direction of late with lower case rates and very few hospitalizations and deaths from COVID-19, so we're happy to see this," Chicago Department of Public Health Commissioner Dr. Allison Arwady said.
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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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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.
White Sox score one run as they lose to Orioles; heated exchange Kopech's pitch hits Baltimore's Mateo
Austin Voth and four relievers combined on a one-hitter, Jorge Mateo had a heated exchange with White Sox starter Michael Kopech after getting nailed by a pitch and the Baltimore Orioles beat Chicago on Friday night.
Hendricks carries shutout into 8th, Cubs blank Cardinals
Kyle Hendricks carried a shutout into the eighth inning and Nico Hoerner homered to help the Chicago Cubs to a win over the St. Louis Cardinals on Friday night.
Wolves beat Springfield Thunderbirds in Game 4 and are now a win away from Calder Cup
The Wolves are now one win from the Calder Cup, after they topped the Springfield Thunderbirds in Game 4 of the finals.
Steph Curry's "Underrated Golf Tour" makes debut at Cog Hill
Curry has helped start a new tour to help some potential future greats, and provide opportunities, especially for those underserved and underrepresented in the game of golf.
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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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Ed's Tech Notes: Amazon Latest voice feature, solar panel windows
Amazon’s Alexa will be able to use the voice of dead relatives and a tech company in Silicon Valley has found a way to turn windows into solar panels.
Chicago First Alert Weather: Sunny, high of 80
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What Caught My Eye: June 26, 2022
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Boy, 4, killed, 3 other children critically injured in Humboldt Park fire
A 4-year-old boy is dead and three other children are critically injured following a fire in Humboldt Park overnight.
Lake County Sheriff's K9 assist in drug bust
A Texas man is facing drug charges after a Lake County Sheriff's canine discovers over two kilograms of cocaine during a traffic stop in Waukegan Friday afternoon.
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