Trudeau Discusses NAFTA, Trump At University Of Chicago
Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau on Wednesday said his nation will not be pushed into any redo of the North American Free Trade Agreement that does not benefit Canada.
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CPS Drops Suit Against State
The suit accused the sate of using separate and unequal systems for funding for public education.
Chicago Police Officers Perform CPR To Save Premature Baby
The officers removed the baby's umbilical cord, and performed CPR for four minutes at the direction of paramedics who were on their way.
Report: Tax, Fee Increases Under Consideration To Balance County Budget
Cook County Board President Toni Preckwinkle is apparently considering targeted tax and fee increases and cost cutting to close a $115 million deficit in next year's county budget.
Report: Near-Collisions Continue To Cause Worries At U.S. Airports
The National Transportation Safety Board is investigating two near-collisions within months of one another last year at O'Hare International Airport.
Report: Police Overtime Strategy To Fight Violence Could Cost City $14 Million
Mayor Rahm Emanuel and Chicago Police Supt. Garry McCarthy's plan to cut gang violence and homicides could cost the city up to $14 million in overtime this summer.
Report: Tourism Chief Backtracks After Reports That Crime Is Hurting Efforts
The man in charge of promoting Chicago conventions and tourism is backpedaling on reports quoting him as saying that the recent crime wave in the city is going to damage his best efforts, unless it is quickly quelled.
U Of I Giving Raises To Faculty Members Despite Financial Woes
Despite growing financial problems, the University of Illinois is giving raises to faculty members.
Report: Wal-Mart Signs 20-Year Lease For New Bronzeville Development
Wal-Mart is making another foray into Chicago's South Side – this time in the Bronzeville neighborhood.
Quinn Says He Won't Be Signing Latest Gambling Bill
Members of the Illinois General Assembly trying to make a deal with Gov. Pat Quinn over the latest gambling expansion bill have promised him they will pass an ethics ordinance this fall if he will just sign the bill.
Peoples Gas To Refund Customers Following Court Ruling
The Illinois Commerce Commission has approved a $2.3 million refund for Peoples Gas customers.
Free Rides On Mass Transit May End For Everyone
The free ride on mass transit in Illinois may soon be over for everyone.
CPS To Impose Maximum Allowable Property Tax Hike
The Chicago Public School System has not yet released its budget for the coming school year, but property taxpayers are already going to pay more.
Grandmother Gets Probation In Accidental Death Of 5-Month-Old Boy
Cook County prosecutors say nobody cared about a baby who was left home alone and accidentally died of suffocation.
McDonough Engineering Firm Sues IDOT After Overbilling Allegations
McDonough Associates Inc., an engineering firm that was banned from accepting any state contracts after it was accused of overcharges that cost taxpayers millions, has struck back.
Downstate Museum Honoring Sen. Paul Simon To Close
A Southern Illinois museum that honors the late Illinois U.S. Senator Paul Simon is closing at the end of the month.
Suspect In Cabbie's Murder Backs Out Of Plea Deal
A suspect suddenly backed out of a plea deal Wednesday for attacking a cab driver who later died in Zion, claiming his religious beliefs exempt him from the law.
Burglars Strike Homes In Ukrainian Village
Chicago Police are warning residents of the Ukrainian Village neighborhood about a series of burglaries this month.
Scammers Swiping Cell Phones From Downtown Diners
A new cell phone theft scam is afoot around Chicago.
Business Interests To Pay For Lost Parking Meter Revenue At NATO Summit
Business interests that pledged money to cover the costs of the NATO Summit are going to have to pay the Chicago's parking meter lease company.
Lawsuit: Male Nurse Sexually Assaulted Woman Patient At Stroger Hospital
A woman is suing Stroger Hospital of Cook County, claiming she was sexually assaulted while she was a patient in the hospital burn unit.
Appeals Court Backs Quinn's Move To Deny Workers' Raises
A federal appeals court is backing Gov. Pat Quinn's move to deny pay raises to thousands of union workers.
State Senate Committee Approves Minimum Wage Hike
The Illinois State Senate Executive Committee has approved a plan to increase the state's minimum wage, and let it increase automatically in the future.
Former Elmhurst College Student Guilty Of Scrawling Racist Graffiti
A former Elmhurst College student has been convicted of a hate crime, for carving racist epithets outside a dorm at the school.
Unemployed Workers In Illinois Among Thousands Losing Compensation Checks
More than 200,000 unemployed workers in Illinois and seven other states are losing their unemployment compensation checks this week.
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Live Updates: At least 19 children, 2 adults killed after shooter opens fire at Texas elementary school
The shooter is also dead, and is believed to have been killed by responding law enforcement officers.
Chicago area elected officials call Texas school massacre 'heartwrenching,' 'every parent's nightmare'
Elected officials from the Chicago area expressed shock and grief Tuesday after a shooting left 14 children and one adult dead in Uvalde, Texas.
Expert: Shootings like the Uvalde, Texas school massacre are often 'highly predictable, highly preventable'
At least 14 students and one teacher were killed when a gunman opened fire at an elementary school in Texas.
Man set on fire in River North
The offender poured a flammable liquid on him before setting him on fire and running off.
Nearly 200 residents displaced after condo building fire in Park Ridge
Four people were taken to a local hospital and are expected to recover.
'I'm very upset': Senior citizen fighting tow bill despite having parking permit from HHDC management
Getting towed is never fun. From the surprise of your missing car to the shock of the bill.
High waves, dangerous conditions along Chicago's lakefront Wednesday
A Beach Hazards Statement is in effect Wednesday.
Chicago First Alert Weather: Storms followed by sunshine
An isolated tornado can not be ruled out. Highs on Wednesday will be warmer in the 70s, thanks to a gusty south wind.
Chicago First Alert Weather: Showers, thunderstorms Wednesday
Temperatures climb to the 70s Wednesday.
Police say they've identified a suspect in brutal 2004 murder of Kevin Clewer, but they need more information
It was more than 18 years ago when Kevin Clewer was found stabbed to death in his East Lakeview apartment – and Chicago Police once again are asking for your help in the investigation.
White Sox get clobbered by Red Sox for fourth loss in seven games
Trevor Story and Christian Vazquez each hit a three-run home run and drove in four runs as the Boston Red Sox set season highs in runs and hits in a win over the Chicago White Sox on Tuesday night.
Sky top Indiana Fever after being honored for championship
Candace Parker had 16 points, six rebounds and seven assists, Azura Stevens added 15 points, and the Chicago Sky beat the Indiana Fever on Tuesday night.
WNBA championship banner raised for Sky
The season is less than a month old, and the Chicago Sky didn't need a reminder that they're coming off their first-ever WNBA title. But they got one anyway.
Aurora Pride Parade organizers decide police officers may not participate in uniform
Aurora will welcome its Pride Parade back in less than three weeks – but law enforcement officers have been told they won't be able to participate if they are dressed in uniform.
Woman shot, wounded near 95th Street Red Line terminal
Police said at 6:45 p.m., the 27-year-old woman was shot in the left arm on Lafayette Avenue near 95th Street.
Chicago Police head to Camp Pendleton In California in hopes of recruiting Marines
Police departments across the country are struggling to attract new officers and keep the ones they already have.
Schwindel hits 2 homers, Cubs power past Reds
Frank Schwindel homered twice in a game for the first time in his career, Marcus Stroman recovered from a rough start to pitch five effective innings, and the Chicago Cubs rolled past the Cincinnati Reds on Tuesday night.
Warriors Coach, former Bulls star Steve Kerr on Texas mass shooting: 'I'm tired of the moments of silence. Enough!'
Emotions, frustration, and anger boiled over for Golden State Warriors Head Coach and onetime Bulls star Steve Kerr Tuesday night in the wake of the massacre that killed 18 children in Texas.
DePaul track and field athletes getting ready for NCAA Regionals
"You have to remain focused and just remember that you're in this race, you're running with nine other people but it doesn't matter because you're running against the clock."
Wheaton woman opens up about being a COVID long hauler
"I went from being a very active person to barely being able to stand without getting so acutely dizzy."
Contract sheds light about what one company's unarmed security cards are tasked with doing to keep CTA safe
As crime in the Chicago Transit Authority system continues to spike, the city is shelling out big bucks for unarmed security guards it has added to the transit system to try to fight it.
Two 12-year-old boys charged with attempted carjacking in Homan Square
The boys were arrested around 5:30 p.m., just moments after trying to carjack a woman in the 3400 block of West Lexington Street.
Families of 3 women who died in sweltering Rogers Park building sue James Sneider Apartments
"I told management I don't want to die in my apartment."
'I think everybody in my school struggles': A closer look at mental health awareness for young people
"It made me not want to be around people anymore. Not to talk to people. I just want to be alone all the time."
1 dead in 7-vehicle crash on Tri-State Tollway near Willow Road; southbound lanes reopened
The southbound lanes of the Tri-State Tollway have reopened near Glenview, several hours after a fatal crash involving seven vehicles.
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Live Updates: At least 19 children, 2 adults killed after shooter opens fire at Texas elementary school
The shooter is also dead, and is believed to have been killed by responding law enforcement officers.
Chicago area elected officials call Texas school massacre 'heartwrenching,' 'every parent's nightmare'
Elected officials from the Chicago area expressed shock and grief Tuesday after a shooting left 14 children and one adult dead in Uvalde, Texas.
Expert: Shootings like the Uvalde, Texas school massacre are often 'highly predictable, highly preventable'
At least 14 students and one teacher were killed when a gunman opened fire at an elementary school in Texas.
Man set on fire in River North
The offender poured a flammable liquid on him before setting him on fire and running off.
Nearly 200 residents displaced after condo building fire in Park Ridge
Four people were taken to a local hospital and are expected to recover.
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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?
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."
Experts wonder why it took vendor so long to notify Chicago Public Schools of data breach
Experts with whom we spoke said ransomware attacks in general – including those on school districts and vendors – are skyrocketing.
Ransomware attacks have been on rise, and CBS 2 has found out why schools are especially vulnerable
CPS officials said a technology vendor, Battelle for Kids, was the victim of a ransomware attack last December, on a server that stores course information and evaluations.
Mass shooting on Near North Side was part of a growing trend in Chicago
The troubling reality is mass shootings like this are skyrocketing in Chicago compared to the rest of the country.
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Contract sheds light about what one company's unarmed security cards are tasked with doing to keep CTA safe
As crime in the Chicago Transit Authority system continues to spike, the city is shelling out big bucks for unarmed security guards it has added to the transit system to try to fight it.
Ald. Michael Scott Jr. resigning from City Council, joining Cinespace Studios
A close ally of Mayor Lori Lightfoot, Scott was tapped as chair of the City Council Education Committee after Lightfoot took office in 2019.
Indiana lawmakers override Gov. Eric Holcomb's veto of transgender sports ban
Indiana law now bans transgender females from competing in girls school sports, joining about more than a dozen other states adopting similar laws in the past two years.
Bally's River West casino plan wins key vote, final City Council approval set for Wednesday
"This is a generational opportunity which the city has been working towards for over 30 years," said Jennie Huang Bennett, the mayor's chief financial officer.
Experts wonder why it took vendor so long to notify Chicago Public Schools of data breach
Experts with whom we spoke said ransomware attacks in general – including those on school districts and vendors – are skyrocketing.
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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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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.
Abbott baby formula plant could reopen in two weeks
Sturgis plant will reopen soon as nationwide out-of-stock levels of baby formula rise above 40%.
COVID-19 reaches 'high' community risk level in Evanston
The Evanston Department of Health and Human Service reported 397 new COVID-19 cases over the last seven days – up from 305 the prior week.
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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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White Sox get clobbered by Red Sox for fourth loss in seven games
Trevor Story and Christian Vazquez each hit a three-run home run and drove in four runs as the Boston Red Sox set season highs in runs and hits in a win over the Chicago White Sox on Tuesday night.
Sky top Indiana Fever after being honored for championship
Candace Parker had 16 points, six rebounds and seven assists, Azura Stevens added 15 points, and the Chicago Sky beat the Indiana Fever on Tuesday night.
WNBA championship banner raised for Sky
The season is less than a month old, and the Chicago Sky didn't need a reminder that they're coming off their first-ever WNBA title. But they got one anyway.
Schwindel hits 2 homers, Cubs power past Reds
Frank Schwindel homered twice in a game for the first time in his career, Marcus Stroman recovered from a rough start to pitch five effective innings, and the Chicago Cubs rolled past the Cincinnati Reds on Tuesday night.
Warriors Coach, former Bulls star Steve Kerr on Texas mass shooting: 'I'm tired of the moments of silence. Enough!'
Emotions, frustration, and anger boiled over for Golden State Warriors Head Coach and onetime Bulls star Steve Kerr Tuesday night in the wake of the massacre that killed 18 children in Texas.
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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.
Lollapalooza announces daily lineup; single-day tickets now on sale
The lineup includes Thursday headliners Metallica and Lil Baby, Friday headliners Dua Lipa and Machine Gun Kelly, Saturday headliners J. Cole and Kygo, and Sunday headliners Green Day and Doja Cat.
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'I'm very upset': Senior citizen fighting tow bill despite having parking permit from HHDC managemen
Getting towed is never fun; from the surprise of your missing car to the shock of the bill.
High waves, dangerous conditions along Chicago's lakefront Wednesday
A Beach Hazards Statement is in effect Wednesday.
Condo building fire displaces residents in Park Ridge
Around 11 p.m., the Park Ridge Fire Department got call about people trapped on the fourth floor of a condo building.
Man set on fire in River North
The offender poured a flammable liquid on him before setting him on fire and running off.
Chicago First Alert Weather: Showers, thunderstorms Wednesday
CBS 2 meteorologist Laura Bannon has the forecast.
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