Garry McCarthy sworn in as interim police chief of Willow Springs
McCarthy took over for Willow Springs Police Chief Jim Ritz, who recently resigned.
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Former CPD Supt. Garry McCarthy to be appointed interim police chief in Willow Springs
He will take over for former Willow Springs Police Chief Jim Ritz, who recently resigned.
Scandals, Controversies Have Marked Ends Of Terms For Last 4 Chicago Police Superintendents
All four Chicago Police superintendents who have served over the past 16 years have seen their tenures end in either scandal or controversy.
Mayoral Candidates Discuss Burke Shakedown Scandal At Downtown Forum
Ald. Ed Burke and the corruption charges against him were on all the Chicago mayoral candidates' minds at a forum held at the Union League Club Friday.
Cook County Board President Toni Preckwinkle Launches Bid For Chicago Mayor
Cook County Board President Toni Preckwinkle announced Thursday her decision to enter the already-crowded race for Chicago mayor, but her announcement was clouded by the controversial firing of one of her top aides this week.
Cook County Board President Toni Preckwinkle To Join Race For Mayor
An already crowded field in the race to become Chicago's next mayor is about to get even larger.
Giuliani Praises 'Jerry' McCarthy, Slams Rahm 'Emmanuel' In Tweetstorm On Chicago Gun Violence
In a series of four tweets overnight, Rudy Giuliani twice mistakenly referred to McCarthy as "Jerry," twice misspelled Mayor Rahm Emanuel's last name, and falsely claimed 63 people had been murdered over the weekend.
Mayoral Candidate Garry McCarthy Opposes $95 Million Police Academy Plan
Tuesday night, the protesters were joined by a surprising ally – former Police Superintendent and Mayoral Candidate Garry McCarthy.
Lightfoot Joins Fray In Race For Mayor, Vowing 'Progressive Course' For Chicago
"By almost every measure we are currently headed in the wrong direction," Lightfoot said in kicking off her campaign for mayor.
Lightfoot To Officially Enter Race For Mayor
Lori Lightfoot resigned as head of the Police Board on Monday, and already has hired a campaign team of consultants, TV producers, and a pollster.
Activist Ja'Mal Green To Run For Mayor
Green, 22, has been a frequent critic of Mayor Rahm Emanuel and the Chicago Police Department, often protesting the shootings of young black men by police.
Court Clerk Dorothy Brown To Run For Mayor, Amid Longtime Federal Probe
Despite having been under federal investigation for years, Cook County Circuit Court Clerk Dorothy Brown will run for mayor in 2019, joining an already crowded field challenging Rahm Emanuel in his bid for a third term.
A Power Play In Chicago's Mayoral Race
Three candidates are focusing their fire on one target: Mayor Rahm Emanuel.
McCarthy Criticizes Emanuel In Mayoral Bid
McCarthy also criticized Emanuel over crime and a homicide count that soared after Emanuel fired McCarthy after the Laquan McDonald shooting.
McCarthy Slams Emanuel's 'Arrogance,' Hits Mayor's 'Record Of Failure'
McCarthy accused the mayor of trying to distract voters, rather than talk about the issues that are most important to Chicago.
Emanuel Campaign Releases Video Of Trump Calling McCarthy 'Phenomenal Guy'
Less than a day after former top cop Garry McCarthy announced he's running for mayor, the Emanuel campaign fired its first salvo in the race.
McCarthy Entering Race For Mayor Of Chicago
Former police chief Garry McCarthy will run for mayor of Chicago.
McCarthy Running For Mayor?
In an email to CBS 2 he wrote that it's not a secret that Chicagoans have asked him to run for mayor.
McCarthy To Announce Decision On 2019 Mayor's Race Next Week
Former Chicago Police Supt. Garry McCarthy said he will announce next week whether he'll run for mayor in 2019, setting up a race against the man who fired him amid the political firestorm over the fatal police shooting of 17-year-old Laquan McDonald.
At Issue: Emanuel Positions Himself For A Third Term
Looking back on 2017, we saw Mayor Rahm Emanuel all but announce his bid for another term in office, and we also saw movement from a possible high-profile opponent.
McCarthy Nears Decision On Mayoral Bid
More than anything, the fired police superintendent says, it's about his concern over the increased murder rate since his firing.
Garry McCarthy For Mayor? Exploratory Committee Formed For Ex-Top Cop
Could Chicago's former top cop be Mayor Rahm Emanuel's first challenger for re-election?
Jesse Jackson Jr. Says His Kids' Mental Health Is At Stake In Divorce
Former Congressman Jesse Jackson Jr. has not yet publicly offered an explanation for filing for divorce from his wife, former Ald. Sandi Jackson, but said Monday his main goal in court is to protect his two teenage children from tabloid headlines.
Former Chicago Police Superintendent Heaps More Scorn On DOJ Report
Garry McCarthy is offering additional criticism about the federal report released last week that slams CPD for civil-rights violations.
McCarthy Subpoenaed In Jackson Divorce Case
Former Chicago Police Superintendent Garry McCarthy has been subpoenaed in the Jesse Jackson Jr. divorce case.
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UPS driver struck by vehicle in Morton Grove
The 55-year-old driver was standing behind his parked truck when a car crashed into him and his truck.
PAWS Chicago waives fees for select pets this weekend
Some pets will even be making their adoption debuts.
Legendary Signature Room closes leaving workers 'lost, hurt, confused'
"It sucks. I'm only 30, and I've never thought I'd have to file for unemployment."
Lincoln Square Apple Fest expanding this year
This year Apple Fest is expanding along Lincoln Avenue from Lawrence to Sunnyside.
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Workers at Ford Chicago Assembly Plant join UAW strike
Two weeks into the strike, approximately 25,000 auto workers have now walked off the job nationwide.
Tempers flare at hearing on city's migrant crisis as influx of asylum seekers ramps up
A key City Council committee met for nearly five hours on Friday to discuss the latest on Chicago's efforts to house thousands of asylum seekers.
3 dead after being found unresponsive in Edgewater senior apartment
A death investigation is underway. CFD initially responded to a hazardous materials situation, but carbon monoxide levels were normal.
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UPS driver struck by vehicle in Morton Grove
The 55-year-old driver was standing behind his parked truck when a car crashed into him and his truck.
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Despite rise in catalytic converter theft, few arrests made in Chicago
Despite years of city leaders and lawmakers trying to fix the problem, the thieves are almost never caught.
Child care providers face "cliff" with pandemic funds set to expire
The American Rescue Plan funding has helped thousands of child care centers across Illinois pay their staff, upgrade their facilities and keep cots lower for parents.
Victim of botched Chicago police raid in 2017 expected to get $300,000 settlement
Police raided Sharnia Phillips' home while searching for two gang members who had never lived there.
Feds to fund improvements to keep pedestrians off Chicago area railroad tracks
A total of 39 people were killed trespassing on railroad tracks in Illinois last year alone.
Now-dead man suspected in murder of Romeoville family had lengthy criminal record
Nathaniel Huey Jr.'s criminal past should have been a red flag – including a court order banning him from possessing firearms.
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Tempers flare at hearing on city's migrant crisis as influx of asylum seekers ramps up
A key City Council committee met for nearly five hours on Friday to discuss the latest on Chicago's efforts to house thousands of asylum seekers.
Dianne Feinstein, California senator who broke glass ceilings, dies at 90
Dianne Feinstein was the longest-serving woman in the U.S. Senate as well as the longest-serving senator from California.
Victim of botched Chicago police raid in 2017 expected to get $300,000 settlement
Police raided Sharnia Phillips' home while searching for two gang members who had never lived there.
Seven buses of migrants arrive in Chicago for second day in a row
Late Wednesday night, we were there as adults and small children stepped off one of the buses, and greeted with blankets.
House Republicans outline basis for Biden impeachment inquiry in first hearing
Top Republicans outlined their view of the factual and legal basis for an impeachment inquiry into President Biden in a 30-page memo.
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Nonprofit dance group owed nearly $50,000 for holiday show performance
The company that owed the money also hadn't paid other entities for security and the venue for the show.
Kia, Hyundai models recalled due to fire risk; separate concerns about security flaws persist
Hyundai warned drivers to park their cars outside until they can get the necessary repairs.
Indiana AG sues MV Realty, says company is deceptive
MV Realty is based out of Florida, but operates in Indiana and several other states – including Illinois.
Contractor accused of scamming people in need of housework
They accused James Nesbitt of taking off with deposits without completing jobs and complained he didn't respond to customers.
Getting Hosed: Officials finally address on bad water billing at City Council hearing
The Chicago City Council Finance Committee held a hearing Tuesday with the heads of the Water Management and Finance departments.
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COVID vaccine during pregnancy helps protect newborns, new study finds
The findings are just the latest to show benefits from COVID vaccination during pregnancy.
Teen who's had two lung transplants gets behind-the-scenes tour of Field Museum
Scientists at the Field Museum showed Josh Burton ways he can still have a career without digging in the dirt.
Northwestern researchers get $45M to develop implant to sense and treat cancer
"From a clinical perspective, this could be a game-changing approach to cancer therapy," said Dr. Jonathan Rivnay.
How to get the new COVID vaccine for free, with or without insurance
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How FDA's top vaccines official is timing his COVID and flu shots
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GM and Stellantis plants in Bolingbrook and Naperville join UAW strike
"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."
Workers at Chicago Ford plant worry they may have to walk off the job amid strike
Hundreds of autoworkers gathered Thursday outside the UAW Local 551 headquarters, 13550 S. Torrence Ave., to protest.
Alderman wants moratorium on Dollar Tree stores, says properties are "filthy"
"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."
Kroger and Albertsons sell hundreds of stores in a bid to clear merger of the 2 largest US groceries
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.
Steppenwolf Theatre announces layoffs of 13 staffers
The company said it has been "negatively impacted by a protracted post-pandemic economic recovery for our sector and the rising cost of inflation,"
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Friday Blitz: Oak Park River Forest v. Lyons Township
CBS 2's Marshall Harris is at the big game at Oak Park River Forest High School where the Huskies are taking on Lyons Township Lions.
Bears vs. Broncos: 3 things to watch in Sunday's Week 4 matchup
Hollywood loves a reboot, right? Well, this week something's gotta give between the Bears and Broncos.
Connor Bedard skates in first NHL exhibition game with Blackhawks, who beat Blues in OT
Bedard had two assists.
Cubs get swept by Braves, fall out of position for NL wild card
The Cubs have dropped 13 of 19.
Bears offense sees opportunity for success against Broncos
Getsy pointed to all 11 players on offense needing to be better, not just quarterback Justin Fields.
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Man indicted for murder of Tupac Shakur in 1996 drive-by shooting
A Nevada grand jury indicted Duane "Keffe D" Davis in the long-unsolved killing of rapper Tupac Shakur, prosecutors announced in court Friday.
Actor Michael Gambon, who played Harry Potter's Dumbledore, dies at 82
Michael Gambon, the British-Irish actor who portrayed Dumbledore in the latter 6 of the 8 "Harry Potter" movies, has died after a bout of pneumonia.
Teri Bristol, Chicago house music DJ, dies at 66
Bristol began DJing in Chicago in the 1980s, and paved the way for a generation of other women DJs.
"Survivor" returns for season 45 Wednesday, Sept. 27 at 8 p.m. ET
Through longer weekly episodes, "Survivor" will take a deeper dive into the players' stories as they're stranded on the stunning islands of Fiji.
Hollywood writers, studios reach tentative deal to end strike
Terms of the deal must still be ratified by the WGA's approximately 11,000 members.
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UPS driver struck by vehicle in Morton Grove
The 55-year-old driver was standing behind his parked truck when a car crashed into him and his truck.
Sen. Dianne Feinstein dies at 90
She was teh oldest sitting United State senator, serving as California's representative in the Senate since 1992.
No deal yet to avoid government shutdown
The clock is ticking, Republicans are divided, and political experts say a shutdown is almost inevitable.
Heavy rain brings flash floods to New York City
A month's worth of rain fell in three hours.
PAWS Chicago waiving fees for over 80 dogs and cats
PAWS is featuring animals who have been in foster care or at the shelter longer than expected.
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Man indicted for murder of Tupac Shakur in 1996 drive-by shooting
A Nevada grand jury indicted Duane "Keffe D" Davis in the long-unsolved killing of rapper Tupac Shakur, prosecutors announced in court Friday.
"Painkiller: The Tylenol Murders" documentary premieres on Paramount + on October 10
Using hours of exclusive archival footage, the five-part docuseries transports viewers back four decades to the moments after a twisted killer laced Tylenol pills with cyanide and killed seven people in the Chicago area.
Good Samaritans step in after woman is robbed, beaten in Little Italy alley
Surveillance video shows the man punching the woman in an attempt to get her purse. Keep in mind this happened at 4 p.m.
Oak Park on alert after armed robberies, carjackings this past weekend
There were four armed robberies, one carjacking, and one aggravated assault that was believed to be an attempted robbery in Oak Park early Sunday.
Several people robbed at South Chicago bus stop
CBS 2 news crews talked with one of the victims who said his iPhone was stolen by a group near 79th Street and Jeffery Boulevard.
