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They're now hiring poll workers and part-time employees to fill positions including site supervisors, election judges and coordinators, and more.
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They're now hiring poll workers and part-time employees to fill positions including site supervisors, election judges and coordinators, and more.
Susanna Gibson and her husband asked viewers to pay them money in return for carrying out specific sex acts in live videos.
With Trump's legal troubles looming, there's still much for his rivals to cover in the debate.
There is nothing in the Constitution that prevents someone who has been charged or convicted from serving.
"The City Council, it's a dynamic body," Johnson said. You're going to have a mayor that is prepared to spend as much time as necessary to unite people."
Johnson, a former teacher and longtime Chicago Teachers Union organizer, was leading Vallas by a margin of 51.4% to 48.6%, a difference of about 16,000 votes, with about 99.6% of precincts reporting.
We're providing live updates on the race for mayor and 14 City Council runoff elections.
With 91% of the vote counted, Lee was leading challenger, Chicago police officer Anthony Ciaravino, 62.5% to 47.5%.
With 65% of the vote counted in the runoff election against challenger Creative Scott (no relation), Monique Scott held a comfortable lead of 67% to 33%.
For the third straight municipal election, the race for mayor is coming down to a runoff, with Cook County Commissioner Brandon Johnson facing former Chicago Public Schools CEO Paul Vallas.
Leading up to the April 4 runoff elections in Chicago, we are speaking with the aldermanic candidates on the ballot.
Chico, a police officer, and Guajardo, a labor organizer, are running to replace retiring incumbent Ald. Susan Sadlowski Garza.
The 11th Ward became the city's first Asian American majority ward under new ward maps going into effect in May.
Six days out from Chicago's mayoral election, candidates Brandon Johnson and Paul Vallas are still busy drumming up support.
With one week to go before Election Day, mayoral candidates Brandon Johnson and Paul Vallas faced off at another debate Tuesday evening, hosted by CBS 2.
You can see the debate on CBS 2 at 6 p.m. on Tuesday. The debate also will be streamed on CBS News Chicago.
With Ald. Sophia King stepping down at the end of her term, following a failed bid for the mayor's office, voters in the 4th Ward will be deciding between her top aide and a local state lawmaker in the upcoming runoff election.
The race to replace Ald. Harry Osterman in the 48th Ward was one of the most crowded races on the ballot in February, with 10 candidates running for the seat.
They're competing to represent the ward and replace incumbent Leslie Hairston who is retiring at the end of her term.
Ald. Monique Scott, who was appointed to her seat last summer, is facing small business owner Creative Scott (no relation) in the April 4 runoff election.
Ronnie Mosley and Cornell Dantzler are running to replace incumbent Ald. Howard Brookins, who is retiring after 20 years in office.
Richard Wooten and William Hall are running to replace Ald. Roderick Sawyer, who gave up his seat to run for mayor, but lost.
The students will make videos of the candidates' responses in hopes of informing the public and increasing voter turnout.
Early voting sites will be open in all 50 wards and at two downtown locations
Both candidates spent part of their day visiting Black churches as they seek to shore up their support in the African American community.
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The training will be held Wednesday night.
Illinois State Police said two people were ejected from the vehicle.
The baby was taken to Lurie Children's Hospital by officers.
ISP said a fuel spill is believed to be the cause of the pile-up between 18th Street and the I-90 split.
Rain tapers off by the evening.
As of Tuesday, more than 15,000 migrants have arrived in Chicago since last August.
The spotted lanternfly is an invasive species, and if you see one, officials want you to stomp it with your shoe – though you should photograph it to report it first.
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The training will be held Wednesday night.
A total of 39 people were killed trespassing on railroad tracks in Illinois last year alone.
Nathaniel Huey Jr.'s criminal past should have been a red flag – including a court order banning him from possessing firearms.
After a pharmacy director admitted selling "empty" COVID vaccine vials to CBS 2, the hospital changed policy to protect the public.
Guillen was indicted last year on four counts of deprivation of civil rights and one count of obstruction of justice
They turned to CBS 2 Investigators for help after they then got stuck with a big bill.
Last time the state Auditor General updated us, there were 30 major failures by DCFS. This time, it's 33.
"The documents here clearly contain fraudulent valuations that defendants used in business," Judge Engoron wrote in his ruling, ordering Trump's New York business certificates canceled.
President Biden said the UAW "saved the auto industry back in 2008," and should reap the benefits of profits now.
The move comes as the city works to find housing for more than 14,000 asylum seekers who have been brought to Chicago since last August.
Some top Democrats have said the GOP should be focusing on avoiding a potential government shutdown ahead of Saturday's budget deadline.
MV Realty is based out of Florida, but operates in Indiana and several other states – including Illinois.
They accused James Nesbitt of taking off with deposits without completing jobs and complained he didn't respond to customers.
The Chicago City Council Finance Committee held a hearing Tuesday with the heads of the Water Management and Finance departments.
She was yet another victim who didn't get their money back until CBS 2 got involved.
While Noelle Fredrick frequently has to straighten up her spa workspace, but what she can't seem to tidy up is her spa's Facebook page.
Scientists at the Field Museum showed Josh Burton ways he can still have a career without digging in the dirt.
"From a clinical perspective, this could be a game-changing approach to cancer therapy," said Dr. Jonathan Rivnay.
Americans still have ways to get vaccinated against COVID-19 at no out-of-pocket cost. Here's what to know.
Can you get your COVID booster and flu shot at the same time? Here's what health experts say.
Millions of babies are born prematurely every year. That translates to about one in 10 newborns who need extra support in the NICU.
"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."
Hundreds of autoworkers gathered Thursday outside the UAW Local 551 headquarters, 13550 S. Torrence Ave., to protest.
"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."
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.
The company said it has been "negatively impacted by a protracted post-pandemic economic recovery for our sector and the rising cost of inflation,"
José Ureña (0-7) surrendered seven runs — four earned — and four hits in four-plus innings.
The victory eliminated the wild-card contending Cubs from the NL Central race, giving the title to the Milwaukee Brewers.
The former NFL MVP said the Bears should allow Fields to use his legs more to open up the passing game.
Nick Foligno is entering his 17th season, but already feels like he's learning from the team's younger players and No. 1-overall pick Connor Bedard.
If the season ended today, the Cubs would be in the playoffs as the National League's final wildcard team.
Through longer weekly episodes, "Survivor" will take a deeper dive into the players' stories as they're stranded on the stunning islands of Fiji.
Terms of the deal must still be ratified by the WGA's approximately 11,000 members.
The event is the Midwest's largest free performing arts festival.
Usher will perform at the Super Bowl halftime show in Las Vegas on Feb. 11, 2024.
The Emmy Award-winning series returns for its biggest season yet with 90-minute original episodes starting Wednesday, Sept. 27.
An American astronaut is back on solid ground after completing the longest space flight in history.
The strike authorization vote came down late Thursday night. The workers are asking for better pay amongst other benefits.
Wednesday's City Council meeting is set to begin at 11 a.m.
Former head of Illinois GOP Pat Brady joined CBS 2’s Brad Edwards to discuss the upcoming debate and the looming government shutdown.
Illinois State Police said two people were ejected from the vehicle.
Police laid out their plans to combat the crisis Tuesday night.
There were four armed robberies, one carjacking, and one aggravated assault that was believed to be an attempted robbery in Oak Park early Sunday.
Pete Baum, 48, of Hobart, was charged Tuesday for causing the accident on Sunday evening.
Gerzin Ramirez-Perez, 33, has been charged with one felony count of aggravated unlawful restraint and two misdemeanor counts of domestic battery.
The university announced a series of measures to enhance safety on its campuses in the wake of the robbery incidents.