Firefighters Play Santa For Hospitalized Kids
More than a dozen Chicago firefighters and their families delivered gifts to the pediatric unit of Advocate Illinois Masonic Medical Center on Friday.
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Several Counties In Illinois Sue Drug Companies Over Opioids
Several counties in Illinois are suing drug companies and physicians over the consequences of excessive opioid use.
Fires In Willowbrook, Westmont After Residents Reported Gasoline Smell
In Westmont, there were nearly a dozen small fires and over 100 reports of gasoline odors caused by a leak into the sewer system.
Murphy Elementary School Reopens After Round Lake Flooding
Murphy Elementary was a mess after torrential rains in mid-July. Four feet of water flooded the computer lab, library, music room, and gym.
Tri-State Widening Has Homeowners Worried About Noise, Property Values
The plan would add one lane in each direction along I-294 between Balmoral Avenue in Rosemont and 95th Street in Bridgeview.
3 Killed In Wrong-Way Crash On Reagan Tollway
Three men were killed early Friday in a head-on crash, after a driver started going in the wrong direction on the Reagan Memorial Tollway in west suburban Warrenville.
Chicago Police Announce New Use Of Force Policy
Amid an ongoing Justice Department probe of its policies and procedures regarding the use of force, the Chicago Police Department has unveiled new limits on how and when officers can use force in the line of duty.
Meet Your New Neighbors, Chicago -- Skunks
If you've spotted skunks in Chicago, you might want to get used to them, even if you do want to keep your distance. It seems they're getting used to the urban lifestyle.
Trump Calls Chicago Crime 'Out Of Control' Ahead Of Fundraiser
Hours before he was set to attending a private fundraising luncheon in Chicago, presumptive Republican presidential nominee Donald Trump tweeted about the city's crime issues.
On First Teacher Furlough Day, CPS Parents Seek Activities For Kids
Friday was the first of three teacher furlough days ordered by the Chicago Public Schools to save an estimated $30 million. With teachers out of the classroom, parents were forced to find alternative activities for their kids.
Kristen Ziman Nominated As Aurora's First Female Police Chief
West suburban Aurora is poised to make history next week when the City Council votes whether to approve the first female police chief in the city's history.
Winter Storm Leaves Thousands Without Power; Hundreds Of Flights Canceled
A combination of freezing rain, sleet, and high winds has knocked out power to thousands of homes and businesses in the Chicago area, and prompted airlines to cancel more than 400 flights at O'Hare and Midway airports on Monday.
Snow Plow Drivers Wishing Old Man Winter Would Return
So far this season, there hasn't been much snow, certainly not enough for people whose livelihood depends on it.
Hurricane Patricia Could Bring Heavy Rain To Chicago Next Week
Not only has the Category 5 hurricane forced airlines and travel agencies to scramble to change plans for customers, it's likely to have an effect on weather in the Chicago area sometime next week.
Officials In Kane County Conduct Emergency Training Drill
The role-playing involved people injured by a mock bomb explosion, and the sight and smell of pungent smoke amid the chaos of first responders rushing in to sharpen their skills.
Dixon Family Excited To See Pope In Washington, D.C.
A Dixon, Illinois, family has won an "unbelievable" opportunity to see Pope Francis when the pontiff visits the nation's capitol later this month.
Emmett Till's Family Leads Memorial Marking 60th Anniversary Of His Murder
It was 60 years ago today that 14-year-old Emmett Till was beaten and shot in the head for reportedly whistling at a white woman while visiting relatives in Mississippi, and his family led a memorial procession to his grave in Alsip.
School Board Votes To Close Lincoln-Way North High School
Now thousands of families are scrambling to figure out what's next, CBS 2's Mike Parker reports.
Partial Bans On Plastic Bags Begin In Chicago, Evanston
New Ramps For Elgin O'Hare Western Access Project Opening By Monday
"This is a historic day for the western suburbs of Chicago," Illinois State Toll Highway Authority board chairman Bob Schillerstrom said from high atop a ramp stretching over Illinois Route 390 on Friday.
Plaque Honors Man Who Died Saving Trapped Parachutist 85 Years Ago
A new commemoration along Illinois' historic Route 66 has been unveiled today and it tells quite a story, reports WBBM's Dave Berner.
New 606 Trail Proves Popular; But Some Complain Of Crime, Rowdy Behavior
The new elevated 606 trail on the city's West Side has proved very popular with joggers and cyclists who have given it rave reviews, but it's also generated several complaints from residents about gang activity and drunken behavior.
Maywood Threatens To Shut Off The Tap For Residents With Overdue Water Bills
For the second day in a row, more than a hundred people have lined up at the village offices in west suburban Maywood, after being notified their water service would be shut off if they didn't pay overdue bills.
Rescue Group Hoping To Find Owner Of Wayward Lizard
No one has yet claimed the bearded dragon found earlier this week on a golf course in Skokie, and time is running out.
Experts Urge Focus On Diversity When Replacing Trees Lost To Ash Borer
The emerald ash borer has done a lot of damage in the Chicago area. Approximately 13 million trees have been removed due to infestations of the notorious beetle.
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Forfeited drug money used to buy and train Joliet K9 'Reno'
He and his training were paid for using forfeited money from drug dealers and money launderers.
Brittney Griner released by Russia in prisoner swap for arms dealer
Griner was detained by Russia in February and sentenced to nine years in prison for having vape cartridges with cannabis oil.
Why is CPS collecting most property tax revenue in years despite plummeting enrollment?
CPS is maxing out their ask this tax year, despite enrollment hitting 10-year lows.
Metra hits vehicle in Arlington Heights, expect days
Metra said riders can expect "extensive" delays.
Catholic Charities of Chicago needs holiday gift donations for thousands of kids
This year, donations have dwindled, dropping to a level not seen in recent memory.
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Police officer and suspect shot, wounded in Lombard
The officer was responding to a robbery at a smoke shop nearby.
WNBA's Brittney Griner released by Russia, U.S. official says
Griner was detained by Russia in February and sentenced to nine years in prison for having vape cartridges with cannabis oil.
'A monumental day': Chicago Sky celebrates release of WNBA star Brittney Griner
Griner, the WNBA star who was held for months in Russian prisons on drug charges, was released Thursday in a one-for-one prisoner swap for international arms dealer Viktor Bout.
Why is CPS collecting most property tax revenue in years despite plummeting enrollment?
CPS is maxing out their ask this tax year, despite enrollment hitting 10-year lows.
Metra hits vehicle in Arlington Heights, expect days
Metra said riders can expect "extensive" delays.
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Volunteers for rival candidate say Ald. James Gardiner got in their face on sidewalk
The volunteers for aldermanic candidate Marija Tomic spoke exclusively to CBS 2 Political Investigator Dana Kozlov.
Violent crime is down in Woodlawn this year, and Project HOOD's efforts are getting credit
"When you look at those numbers, it means that what we do — it works," said Pastor Corey Brooks, chief executive officer of Project HOOD.
Some CPS parents are just getting summer 2022 pandemic food benefit cards now
The amount of money involved here is not small – it amounts to nearly $400 for each kid.
Canaryville man says dangerous hole has been in his alley for years, with no fix from city
Adding another layer of woe to the problem is that the hole is now in a different aldermanic ward than it was when this all started.
Will County Sheriff releases video from police shooting that killed grandfather, grandson
This comes after months of CBS 2's reporting about a lack of transparency with how the sheriff's office communicated what happened to the public.
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Brittney Griner released by Russia in prisoner swap for arms dealer
Griner was detained by Russia in February and sentenced to nine years in prison for having vape cartridges with cannabis oil.
Why is CPS collecting most property tax revenue in years despite plummeting enrollment?
CPS is maxing out their ask this tax year, despite enrollment hitting 10-year lows.
House passes Respect for Marriage Act, sending it to Biden
The measure is likely to be one of the last significant legislative accomplishments from the Democratic-led House.
Who is Viktor Bout, the Russian "Merchant of Death"?
The Russian arms dealer has been released from U.S. prison in a one-for-one swap to free WNBA star Brittney Griner, a U.S. official confirmed.
CBS News projects Warnock wins Georgia Senate runoff
Democrats will now have 51 seats in the U.S. Senate.
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Humboldt Park woman says huge property tax spike may force her out of Chicago
Becky Marshall and her husband moved into their Humboldt Park home in 2013. Last year, they paid a total of $3,664.49. This year, the bill is $7,172.62.
Cook County Sheriff Tom Dart issues warning about scammers this holiday season
In a startling statistic from the AARP, about 76 percent of U.S. consumers have experienced some type of fraud.
Property taxes are skyrocketing in gentrifying neighborhoods in Chicago
It's good news if you're selling, but bad news if you're trying to rent – and really bad news if you're just getting by in a gentrifying neighborhood.
Naperville couple's dreams of adopting child hit crushing, and expensive, dead end
A Naperville couple says they have been blessed with a full life – and they wanted to share their blessings with children, through adoption. But their road to parenthood ended up coming to a dead end.
Woman says someone from AP Towing & Recovery kept on driving her car after towing it
Alesha Howard started getting different kinds of bills. She had speeding tickets, I-PASS bills, and notices to show up to court -- none of which she was the one to incur.
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Experts: COVID, flu, RSV triple-demic is threatening children's hospital capacity
Local experts are warning of a triple-demic – with COVID, flu, and RSV cases in children all climbing for what is expected to be the worst season in a decade.
Health agencies renaming monkeypox to help fight stigma
The World Health Organization urged countries to adopt the new name for the disease, citing the "ongoing negative impact" of the original.
CDC says it's now tracking a new COVID variant known as XBB
The XBB variant has climbed to 3.1% of new COVID cases nationwide, the CDC now estimates.
Gathering for the Holidays? Plan around the most vulnerable friends, family
As Americans enter the third pandemic holiday season, there are two more respiratory viruses surging: respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) and influenza.
In North Lawndale, Garfield Park, a push for residents to get their flu shot
Mothers Opposed to Violence Everywhere has been going door to door, passing out the flyers to residents.
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Crowd sounds off at meeting on planned River West casino
Bally's is also scheduled to appear before the Chicago Plan Commission to discuss possible changes stemming from the public meetings.
City orders West Town bar to put away inflatables; owner thinks it's political
Giant inflatables normally surround the patio at the Irish Nobleman, 1367 W. Erie St. But by Friday night, the patio had been turned into more of an inflatable graveyard.
If rail workers strike, supply chains could be affected drastically
In Washington on Wednesday, U.S. House lawmakers voted to adopt a tentative agreement to block the potentially devastating strike.
As Hyde Park's Piccolo Mondo closes, customers step in for generous final tip for staff
The restaurant's longtime guests did not want to say goodbye to the staff without first letting them know how much they appreciate their service.
Police say downtown will be safe this holiday season, but some businesses are still concerned
As the holiday rush officially begins, the Chicago Police Department is increasing its presence in retail districts across the city.
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Brittney Griner released by Russia in prisoner swap for arms dealer
Griner was detained by Russia in February and sentenced to nine years in prison for having vape cartridges with cannabis oil.
'I'm albino': Legally blind Chicago teen has no limits playing ball
"He pitched the whole season. Every day of practice, he got better and better. He was trying harder and harder. Every game, he was surprising everybody and he never gave up."
DeRozan scores 27 as Bulls beat Wizards
Zach LaVine added 25 points as Chicago bounced back after a 2-4 road trip.
St. John's dominant as DePaul loses
The Blue Demons (5-4) were led in scoring by Zion Cruz, who finished with 14 points.
Cubs announcer Pat Hughes wins Baseball Hall of Fame's Frick Award
He joins Jack Brickhouse, who won the award in 1983, and Harry Caray, who won it in 1989.
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'Magical Cirque Christmas' takes stage at CIBC Theatre
The captivating performances are under way for one week only.
Remembering Bob McGrath, 'Sesame Street' icon and LaSalle County native
McGrath, who died Sunday at the age of 90, grew up on a farm in LaSalle County and performed in singing competitions in Chicago as a boy.
Suspect arrested in killing of Takeoff one month after shooting
Takeoff, who formed one-third of the Grammy Award-nominated trio Migos, was shot following a private party at a downtown Houston bowling alley last month.
Brad William Henke, actor known for "Orange is the New Black," dies at 56
Henke was a professional football player prior to becoming an actor, playing for the Denver Broncos in Super Bowl XXIV.
"Fit for Christmas" one of three new CBS original holiday movies for 2022
Also coming is "When Christmas was Young," a Nashville music-themed movie, and "Must Love Christmas," about a romance novelist.
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Why is CPS collecting most property tax revenue in years despite plummeting enrollment?
CPS is maxing out their ask this tax year, despite enrollment hitting 10-year lows. CBS 2's Chris Tye reports.
Chicago First Alert Weather: Rain and snow
CBS 2 Chief Meteorologist Albert Ramon has a look at the extended forecast.
Catholic Charities of Chicago needs holiday gift donations for thousands of kids
Every Christmas, Catholic Charities of Chicago collects thousands of toys for underserved communities. But this year, the organization is scrambling with a shortage of toys. CBS 2's Andrew Ramos reported from Old Town with more on the need and how you can help.
A tribute to 'Schoolhouse Rock!'
We’re talking Conjunction Junction, verbs, and adverbs today. No, we’re not the grammar police (or are we?) – we’re talking about “Schoolhouse Rock!” It all started with co-created George Newall, who has died at 88.
Prestigious Chicago art school rescinds Kanye West's honorary degree
The School of the Art Institute of Chicago announced on Thursday it has rescinded the honorary degree given to Ye, the artist formally known as Kanye West, citing his recent controversial remarks.
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