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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Funeral held for Seandell Holliday, 16, killed in chaotic gathering at Millennium Park
The Millennium Park shooting prompted Chicago Mayor Lori Lightfoot to introduce a 6 p.m. curfew at the park for unaccompanied minors.
Missing UIC Student Daniel Sotelo Found Dead
The 26-year-old was days away from graduating from UIC with a master's degree.
A state trooper was left disabled in a crash, and now the driver is catching a break
Scott's Law requires drivers to slow down and move over when you approach emergency vehicles with their hazard lights flashing – but is it just tough talk?
Chicagoans kick off Memorial Day weekend with music, mole, and mirth
This is all proof that despite some concerns about crime and safety in Chicago lately, Chicagoans are not about to stop coming out and having fun.
3 wounded, 1 critically in shooting in South Austin
Three people are wounded following a shooting in the South Austin neighborhood Friday night.
Thompson outpitches Cueto as Cubs beat White Sox 5-1
The right-hander struck out four and walked one in his third start and 11th appearance.
Chicago celebrates unofficial start to summer with event-packed weekend
This year Chicago is kicking off the season in style, hosting dozens of fun events, including a brand new musical festival downtown.
15 hospitalized in Seneca boat fire
At least one of those people suffered serious injuries.
What we know about the victims of the Uvalde school shooting
19 children and two teachers are dead and several more injured after a gunman opened fire at a Texas elementary school.
Male, unknown age, dies after being shot in head in Chicago Lawn
A male of unknown age is shot and killed in the Chicago Lawn neighborhood Saturday afternoon.
Delay in breaching classroom during school shooting was "wrong decision," official says
Nearly 20 officers were in a hallway for more than 45 minutes before agents used a master key to open a door and confront the gunman, authorities said.
New African lion cub makes debut at Lincoln Park Zoo
A new African lion cub makes his debut at Lincoln Park Zoo's Pepper Family Wildlife Center.
Woman identified in deadly hit-and-run in Ashburn neighborhood
A woman is dead after being struck by a car while crossing the street in the Ashburn neighborhood Friday evening.
1 dead, 5 wounded in weekend shootings across Chicago
At least one person is dead and five others are wounded in weekend shootings across the city as of Saturday.
Chicago First Alert Weather: Clear nighttime skies, lows in the 50s
Skies cleared Friday evening, with temperatures in the 50s for much of the night. Patchy areas of fog will be possible, especially for areas near the lake.
Paws Pet of the Week: Hazel
It's time to meet this week's Paws Pet of the Week -- Hazel.
3 people injured after wrong way crash on Eisenhower Expressway
Three people are injured following a wrong-way crash on the Eisenhower Expressway early Saturday morning, according to Illinois State Police
Chicago First Alert Weather: Sunny, slight chance of shower later in the day
It'll be a mostly sunny Saturday with a high in the middle to upper 70s, cooler by the lake.
Thanks to youth advocacy programs, two girls at Julian High School are now thriving at water polo
Many have pointed to the need for more programming that would engage Chicago teenagers.
Vehicle blasts right through house in Downers Grove
The vehicle slammed right through the house at 66th Street and Briargate Drive in the western suburb and went on to hit a tree.
Wolves beat Milwaukee Admirals, advance to AHL Western Conference Finals
The Wolves had a second chance for to close out the Milwaukee Admirals in Game 4 of their AHL Calder Cup playoff series – and this time, they did it.
Garage severely damaged in explosion in Wicker Park
The alley side of the garage was heavily damaged. Part of an adjacent garage also sustained damage.
Northwestern women's lacrosse trip to Final Four ends with heartbreaking loss to North Carolina
The Northwestern Wildcats have established themselves as one of the premiere women's lacrosse programs in the country – and this was their third straight appearance in the Final Four.
Chicago Police Department is budgeted for 1,300 more officers than are on the force now
CBS 2's Tara Molina got her hands on the numbers involved with the CPD staffing shortage and brought them to a security expert.
8-year-old girl pleaded "momma, stop!" as mother smothered her with plastic bag, prosecutors say
Why did Andreal Hagler allegedly kill her daughter on her 8th birthday? "She felt it was their time to go, because they were both born on the 24th," prosecutors said.
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Funeral held for Seandell Holliday, 16, killed in chaotic gathering at Millennium Park
The Millennium Park shooting prompted Chicago Mayor Lori Lightfoot to introduce a 6 p.m. curfew at the park for unaccompanied minors.
Missing UIC Student Daniel Sotelo Found Dead
The 26-year-old was days away from graduating from UIC with a master's degree.
A state trooper was left disabled in a crash, and now the driver is catching a break
Scott's Law requires drivers to slow down and move over when you approach emergency vehicles with their hazard lights flashing – but is it just tough talk?
Chicagoans kick off Memorial Day weekend with music, mole, and mirth
This is all proof that despite some concerns about crime and safety in Chicago lately, Chicagoans are not about to stop coming out and having fun.
3 wounded, 1 critically in shooting in South Austin
Three people are wounded following a shooting in the South Austin neighborhood Friday night.
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City to send out police saturation patrols, provide recreation for teens this Memorial Day weekend
For the weekend, the city plans to saturate big gathering spots with officers — with a focus in particular on younger groups of people.
Complaints mount against Chicago's last Black bank: 'It's like the Flintstones'
Complaints against Chicago's last Black bank and federal concerns over its management and record-keeping
Lawsuit claims 13-year-old boy had his hands up when a CPD officer shot him in the back
The lawsuit said the shooting is proof that there is still a "widespread pattern and practice of using excessive force, including deadly force, against African Americans" within the Chicago Police Department.
Getting Hosed: A woman fights the city over a water bill she never should have received and wins
Getting Hosed, our exposé on Chicago's bad water billing, has saved consumers hundreds of thousands of dollars. So we wanted to know - what happens if you take on the City yourself?
Getting Hosed: East Garfield Park resident $64,000 for water bill; 'There must be a mistake'
"They told me to hire a good lawyer, that this is probably a billing issue with the city."
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Women are taking the lead in Broadview, where mom is fire chief and daughter just became a police officer
Women are taking the lead in a family of first responders in Broadview.
Former state Rep. Luis Arroyo gets 4 years, 9 months in prison for bribery scheme
Arroyo, 67, entered a blind guilty plea in November to accepting thousands of dollars in bribes to promote a gambling bill legalizing sweepstakes machines.
Pennsylvania, North Carolina, Kentucky, Idaho and Oregon primary results
CBS News projects Chuck Edwards will win the GOP nomination in North Carolina's 11th Congressional District, defeating incumbent Rep. Madison Cawthorn.
Texas Gov. Greg Abbott invokes Chicago violence, dismisses 'quote-"real"' gun laws
"There are, quote, 'real' gun laws in Chicago," Abbott said at a news conference. "There are more people who are shot every weekend in Chicago than there are in schools in Texas."
Early voting for Chicago primary election moved back to Tuesday, May 31
The start date for early voting had been Thursday, May 26, but had to be changed after the Cook County Circuit Court made three rulings.
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Getting Hosed: A woman fights the city over a water bill she never should have received and wins
Getting Hosed, our exposé on Chicago's bad water billing, has saved consumers hundreds of thousands of dollars. So we wanted to know - what happens if you take on the City yourself?
Demand rises for donated breast milk amid baby formula shortage
With parents struggling to navigate the baby formula shortage, breast milk donation banks are seeing a sharp increase in demand — but also a jump in donations.
Baby formula shortage still leaves families desperate, especially those restricted by federal WIC program rules
Walk into the baby formula aisle at just about any drug or grocery store around the country, and you will still see rows of empty shelves.
Abbott to resume production of baby formula at Sturgis, Michigan plant after recall
Abbott Nutrition said after its plant in Sturgis, Michigan gets back in operation, product could be back on shelves in six to eight weeks, subject to approval by the Food and Drug Administration.
Chicago gas prices hit new record, at more than $5 per gallon
According to AAA, the average price of a gallon of regular unleaded gasoline is $5.12 as of Tuesday morning.
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Chicago, suburbs, collar counties now at high community risk level for COVID-19, CDC says
Chicago Department of Public Health Commissioner Dr. Allison Arwady warned the advance to the high risk level was coming.
Chicago expected to move to "high risk" for COVID-19 on Friday, but no return to mask or vaccine mandates
"We are not reinstating the mask or vaccine requirement mandates, because the health system in Chicago remains stable."
Pfizer says 3 of its COVID shots give kids under 5 strong protection
The company says it'll give U.S. regulators the data soon. Moderna is already seeking U.S. clearance to vaccinate kids 5 and under.
Expert: Risk for monkeypox is low for overall population
It has been almost three months since city leaders dropped COVID-19 restrictions – but as we head toward summer, experts warn we could see more COVID cases.
FDA clears COVID-19 booster shot for healthy kids ages 5 to 11
There is one more hurdle: The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention must decide whether to formally recommend the booster for this age group.
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City Council committee to vote on Chicago casino plan, which has some neighbors thinking of selling condos and leaving
There is still a push from nearby residents to stop the billon-dollar Bally's project that is planned for the Chicago Tribune Freedom Center site in River West.
Crime and chaos downtown and beyond are keeping tourists away from Chicago
Such events as the chaos downtown that led to a deadly shooting right in the middle of Millennium Park have led people to cancel trips, meetings, and events in Chicago because they don't feel safe.
Carvana tower in Skokie put on hold after Illinois suspends dealer's state license
The village of Skokie is telling Carvana it cannot build a proposed 14-story car vending tower, just three months after the project won approval from village trustees.
FTX cryptocurrency exchange opens new headquarters in Chicago
Mayor Lori Lightfoot helped cut the ribbon Tuesday morning to open the official U.S. headquarters of FTX, a Bahamas-based cryptocurrency exchange.
Bally's unveils further plans for Chicago casino; some aldermen say it's being pushed through too fast
The city did not conduct a new safety study to determine how crime would be impacted by a casino - in hopes of getting the casino up and generating revenue quickly.
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Thompson outpitches Cueto as Cubs beat White Sox 5-1
The right-hander struck out four and walked one in his third start and 11th appearance.
Wolves beat Milwaukee Admirals, advance to AHL Western Conference Finals
The Wolves had a second chance for to close out the Milwaukee Admirals in Game 4 of their AHL Calder Cup playoff series – and this time, they did it.
Northwestern women's lacrosse trip to Final Four ends with heartbreaking loss to North Carolina
The Northwestern Wildcats have established themselves as one of the premiere women's lacrosse programs in the country – and this was their third straight appearance in the Final Four.
Northbrook's Nick Hardy golfs in NV5 Invitational in Glen Elyn as he prepares for return to PGA Tour
"I played a lot of golf at this course; literally a couple miles from my high school, and where I grew up. So it's really special," he said.
White Sox lose to Red Sox by more than double the score
The Boston Red Sox beat the White Sox 16-7 Thursday night to take two of three from Chicago.
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Legendary 'Goodfellas' actor Ray Liotta dead at 67
Liotta reportedly died in his sleep while filming a new movie in the Dominican Republic.
CBS unveils 2022-2023 primetime lineup
CBS announced its 2022-2023 primetime programming lineup of CBS Originals, featuring four new dramas and more.
Dave Chappelle attacked by armed man while onstage in L.A.
The controversial comic laughed off the incident after being tackled, and video appeared to show the person who charged him being beaten onstage.
Naomi Judd, Grammy-winning singer, has died at 76
"We lost our beautiful mother to the disease of mental illness," the Judd sisters said on social media.
'Jersey Boys' is returning to a Chicago stage next week
The new national tour of "Jersey Boys" opens next week at the Cadillac Palace Theatre, celebrating the music of the Frankie Valli and the Four Seasons.
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Chicago celebrates unofficial start to summer with event-packed weekend
This year Chicago is kicking off the season in style, hosting dozens of fun events, including a brand new musical festival downtown.
Funeral held for Seandell Holliday, 16, killed in chaotic gathering at Millennium Park
The Millennium Park shooting prompted Chicago Mayor Lori Lightfoot to introduce a 6 p.m. curfew at the park for unaccompanied minors.
Ed's Driveway: Mitsubishi Outlander
CBS 2's Ed Curran takes us behind the wheel of the Mitsubishi Outlander.
Chicago First Alert Weather: Mostly sunny, highs in the 70s
It'll be a mostly sunny Saturday with a high in the middle to upper 70s, cooler by the lake.
PAWS Pet of the Week: Hazel
Hazel is a 3-year-old Terrier mix who loves people.
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