Lightfoot testifies for more funding to have Chicago's lead water lines removed
Lightfoot is testifying Thursday along with other Great Lakes mayors at a federal field hearing on the Infrastructure Act.
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Nonprofit: Number Of Drownings In Great Lakes Jumps In 2021
Data collected by the Great Lakes Surf Rescue Project shows 32 people have drowned in the Great Lakes as of July 2 compared to 25 by early July in 2020.
Shedd Aquarium Asks Restaurants To Help Keep Plastic Out Of Great Lakes
The Shedd Aquarium is enlisting the help of restaurants to keep plastic out of the Great Lakes.
Navy Boot Camp At Great Lakes Has Kept Going All Through Pandemic, With Tight Restrictions
While some colleges are shut down and others are only allowing a limited number of people in person, one school in our area has been operating full steam ahead throughout the pandemic.
Congress Approves 5-Year Extension Of Great Lakes Cleanup Program
Sen. Debbie Stabenow, a Michigan Democrat and co-chair of the Senate Great Lakes Task Force, described it as "a major success story that has been critical to addressing the threats that face our beloved Great Lakes."
Drownings In Lake Michigan Break Record at 53
There have been a record high 53 drownings in Lake Michigan in 2020.
Video Shows Two Kids Nearly Swept Away By Waves On Michigan City Pier
Two children had a close call when they were nearly swept away by some monster waves on the Michigan City pier. But those kids never should have made it onto the pier at all.
Chicago Weather: Air Quality Alert In Effect; Temperatures Continue To Rise
As a high pressure system stays locked over the eastern Great Lakes, the Chicago area will stay dry, and temperatures will continue to rise. An air quality alert is in effect through midnight Thursday night.
Great Lakes Get Extra Funds For Cleanups, Invasive Species
Additional funds provided by Congress for Great Lakes environmental improvements will be used to hasten cleanups of highly toxic sites and step up work on other longstanding forms of pollution, federal officials said Thursday.
Study: Asian Carp Could Find Plenty Of Food In Lake Michigan
Authorities are debating how to keep them out of the Great Lakes, where fishing is a $7 billion industry.
5 Governors Push Presidential Candidates To Aid Great Lakes
"The Great Lakes are a vital natural resource to our entire nation, and ensuring American families have access to clean drinking water and a safe waterway system that supports our economy should be a priority for our next president," Pritzker said.
Army Corps Approves $778M Plan To Block Asian Carp Advance
The plan focuses on the Brandon Road Lock and Dam on the Des Plaines River near Joliet, Illinois.
Pritzker OKs Engineering Of New Project To Keep Asian Carp Out Of Lake Michigan
Gov. JB Pritzker is moving forward with the first steps on a project to fortify a dam and lock system near Joliet, in an effort to confront the state's Asian carp problem, and keep the voracious fish out of the Great Lakes.
Navy Recruit Is Second Woman To Die At Great Lakes Boot Camp In 2 Months
Kelsey Nobles, an 18-year-old Navy recruit from Alabama, died Tuesday after collapsing during training at the Navy Recruit Training Center in Great Lakes, Illinois.
Great Lakes Conference Explores Adapting To Warmer Climate
A conference at the University of Michigan is bringing together experts to share ideas on dealing with a warming climate in the Great Lakes region.
Chicago Backs Plan To Protect Great Lakes From Asian Carp
The city has joined the Great Lakes Basin Partnership to Block Asian Carp, an initiative established this year.
Spending Bill Rejects Trump Effort To Gut Water Cleanups
President Donald Trump has gotten nowhere in his push to kill federal support for cleaning up some of the nation's most prized waterways.
As Bans On Microbeads Grow, Environmentalists Urge Less Use Of Plastics
Elected officials and activists are celebrating new regulations going into effect to protect the Great Lakes, and they're vowing to do more as the White House and Congress look to erode such protections.
Fast-Growing Ice Coverage On Great Lakes No Big Surprise To Scientists
Reports say overall the Great Lakes went from being about 3 percent covered in ice to nearly 9.5 percent ice-covered within five days.
Hammond Woman Found Dead In Gary's Marquette Beach
A 25-year-old woman has become the 54th person to die while swimming on the Great Lakes this summer.
Coast Guard Seeing An Alarming Increase In Hoax Calls
The Coast Guard Commander said there were 160 hoax calls on marine band radios by the end of June, compared to 55 for all of last season.
Blue Heron Research Vessel Docks At Navy Pier
The research vessel, the Blue Heron, along with a scientific team from the University of Rochester, docked Thursday at Navy Pier to take a short break from an eight-day research expedition funded by the U.S. National Science Foundation.
Great Lakes Clean Water Project In Jeopardy, Officials Warn
As CBS 2's Dana Kozlov reports, experts fear the program's elimination could sink Lake Michigan.
Lake Michigan Drownings Spike In 2016
The number of drownings in Lake Michigan spiked 84 percent in 2016.
Roskam: Trump Not 'Wise' To Propose Great Lakes Preservation Funds Cut
Peter Roskam favors some parts of Trump's proposed budget, but thinks cutting funds that help preserve the Great Lakes is not "sustainable."
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63-unit affordable housing building to be built on empty lot in East Garfield Park
It will be built on vacant city land next to the Kedzie Avenue Green Line station in East Garfield Park.
Driver hits ambulance in Avondale intersection
The ambulance sustained front-end damage to the bumper and is drivable, the Fire Department said.
Highland Park survivor after Nashville school shooting: 'Aren't you guys tired of covering this?'
Police said a 28-year-old suspect opened fire at the Covenant School in Nashville Monday morning – killing three children and adults.
Security expert: Police did right thing in Nashville school shooting
A 28-year-old suspect opened fire at the Covenant School in the Green Hills neighborhood of Nashville Monday morning – killing three children and three adults.
How will Paul Vallas, Brandon Johnson work to reverse Chicago's population loss?
Population loss is a serious issue, because when people exit, they take their tax dollars with them.
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Security expert: Police did right thing in Nashville school shooting
A 28-year-old suspect opened fire at the Covenant School in Nashville, Tennessee Monday morning – killing three children and three adults.
Highland Park survivor after Nashville school shooting: 'Aren't you guys tired of covering this?'
Police said a 28-year-old suspect opened fire at the Covenant School in Nashville Monday morning – killing three children and adults.
NCAA Tournament Schedule: When to watch the Final Four and NCAA Championship on CBS
After four wild rounds of NCAA Tournament basketball, March Madness is soon coming to its exciting conclusion, and CBS will have all the action.
Crete twins born at beginning of COVID-19 pandemic turn 3 years old
On the same day everything shut down in Illinois, the world opened up for Nissi and Nalea Young.
63-unit affordable housing building to be built on empty lot in East Garfield Park
It will be built on vacant city land next to the Kedzie Avenue Green Line station in East Garfield Park.
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DCFS placed troubled teen girl with 24-year-old pimp as foster parent
The teenage girl already had a history of being trafficked for sex – and DCFS placed her in a home with someone now accused of forcing her into prostitution.
Convicted con man Rick Dugo agrees to plea deal, gets 8 years in prison
Last month, he was convicted in the first of four trials that involved four victims who were scammed out of nearly $1 million. Instead of facing three more trials, he took a plea deal.
Monitor group: CPD officers are taught their lives more important than community safety
Chicago Police training tactics are coming under fire – with a community monitoring group saying the tactics are fundamentally flawed and continue to foster a culture of misconduct.
Highland Park lets residents know about extra water use before bill comes
Residents said alerts about problems such as a broken sprinkler head, a running toilet, and even a massive pipe burst have saved them thousands.
Organizations sue over plans to expand toxic sludge dumpsite on southeast lakefront
The dump is located at the mouth of the river next to the lakefront park of Calumet Park.
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How will Paul Vallas, Brandon Johnson work to reverse Chicago's population loss?
Population loss is a serious issue, because when people exit, they take their tax dollars with them.
Groups push for 'cultural competency training' for Illinois medical professionals
The Illinois State Medical Society said it considers such training an "onerous and time-consuming mandate."
Johnson, Vallas keep busy on campaign trail ahead of Tuesday debate on 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.
State lawmakers push to ban felons from becoming licensed massage therapists
The legislation also seeks to improve communication between state agencies that maintain criminal records and licensing agencies.
Chicago Decides: 4th Ward chief of staff Prentice Butler faces Illinois State Rep. Lamont Robinson
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.
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Former Window Depot owner tries to explain why he let customers down
CBS 2's Charlie De Mar had the story Monday of a disabled veteran in Crystal Lake who says the company took $20,000 from him.
Kane County officials warn of scammer targeting people in Zoom court hearings
The public is reminded that the person is a scammer and does not work for Kane County or any judges.
Raoul, 21 other attorneys general urge Kia and Hyundai to do more to stop car thefts
Since a surge in thefts of the vulnerable Kia and Hyundai models, the South Korean automakers have rolled out more anti-theft software, but the attorneys general are pushing for them to do more.
Highland Park lets residents know about extra water use before bill comes
Residents said alerts about problems such as a broken sprinkler head, a running toilet, and even a massive pipe burst have saved them thousands.
Relief hard to come by for Chicago area wire fraud scam victims
We've told you about this trick before, where thousands of dollars are transferred out of bank accounts in minutes.
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Groups push for 'cultural competency training' for Illinois medical professionals
The Illinois State Medical Society said it considers such training an "onerous and time-consuming mandate."
Florida fire captain loses sight in one eye after using recalled eye drops
The CDC is investigating a nationwide outbreak of the antibiotic-resistant bacteria — Pseudomonas aeruginosa — which has infected 68 people in 16 states.
Chicago medical expert sounds alarm over drug-resistant Candida auris fungal infections
The number of infections has tripled over the last three years.
Death toll climbs in outbreak linked to recalled eye drops
The CDC says three people have died, eight have lost their vision and four had an eyeball removed.
Saturday marks three years since COVID-19 was deemed worldwide pandemic
The World Health Organization made the announcement on Wednesday, March 11, 2020.
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50 vendors in Little Village Discount Mall poised to be kicked out
The local alderman is hoping to get them a new place to do business.
United Airlines and Archer Aviation planning air taxis between O'Hare and West Loop in 2025
Electric vertical takeoff and landing (eVTOL) aircraft would provide 10-minute rides between O'Hare and Vertiport Chicago on the Near West Side.
Edward Gardner, co-founder of Soft Sheen Products and titan in philanthropy, dies at 98
Gardner died Monday surrounded by family.
ProMat trade show brings more people to McCormick Place than it did in 2019
Many say the trade show is really meaningful to the city's economic recovery – especially the downtown area.
U.S. government moves to guarantee Silicon Valley Bank depositors' funds
The U.S. government took extraordinary steps Sunday to stop a potential banking crisis after the historic failure of Silicon Valley Bank, assuring depositors at the failed financial institution that they would be able to access all of their money.
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Cubs fans get some batting practice at Wrigley Field, chance to win $1 million
On Monday, 50 lucky Cubs fans got a chance to take a little batting practice at home plate as part of the second Play for Opening day Event.
Cubs, White Sox end in tie in Cactus League play
Jameson Taillon was solid for the Cubs – giving up two hits over five scoreless innings while striking out five.
Cubs manager David Ross talks offseason additions, what he's learned going into year 4
The Chicago Cubs will host the Milwaukee Brewers on Opening Day of the 2023 MLB season.
NCAA Tournament Schedule: When to watch the Final Four and NCAA Championship on CBS
After four wild rounds of NCAA Tournament basketball, March Madness is soon coming to its exciting conclusion, and CBS will have all the action.
First timers Miami, FAU, San Diego State join UConn in NCAA's Final Four
For the first time, no team is seeded better than No. 4
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Actor Jonathan Majors arrested on domestic violence charges in New York City
Majors' criminal defense lawyer said he is "completely innocent and provably the victim of an altercation with a woman he knows."
Sundays on State to return for two dates in July and August
On July 16 and August 13, State Street will be closed to cars between Lake and Adams for a free block party.
New details revealed about 50th anniversary celebration "The Young and the Restless"
The cast of daytimes #1 drama looks back in brand new footage, Paramount+ celebrates the series' legacy, and a sneak peek at the upcoming anniversary storyline is revealed.
Lance Reddick, actor in "The Wire" and "John Wick" movies, dies at age 60
The actor's death was confirmed to CBS News by two of his representatives.
Lyric Opera unveils 2023-24 season; featuring "The Flying Dutchman, "Aida," and Mozart's "Requiem"
The upcoming season includes productions from around the world, ranging from opera classics to more contemporary pieces.
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63-unit affordable housing building to be built on empty lot on West Side
It will be built on vacant city land next to the Kedzie Avenue Green Line station in East Garfield Park.
Paul Vallas, Brandon Johnson on stemming the exodus from Chicago
Population loss is a serious issue, because when people exit, they take their tax dollars with them. CBS 2 Political Investigator Dana Kozlov explores what the mayoral candidates would do to stem the exodus.
Street racing blamed for deadly crash in Waukegan
One driver accused of racing was taken into custody, while the other took off.
Gunfire shuts down northbound I-57
Illinois State Police reported the gunfire during the Monday afternoon rush.
2 killed, 1 seriously injured in Stevenson Expressway crash
A car flipped over near Cicero Avenue.
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