2 dead, 25 wounded in weekend shootings across the city
At least two people are dead and 25 were injured in shootings in the city over the weekend.
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2 Dead, 10 Injured In Weekend Shootings Across Chicago
At least two people were killed and 10 were wounded in shootings in Chicago over the weekend. At least two of the people who were shot were under age 18.
4 Dead, 20 Wounded In Weekend Shootings Across Chicago
At least four people were killed, and 20 others were wounded in shootings across Chicago over the weekend.
2 Killed, 5 Injured In Weekend Shootings Across Chicago
Two people were killed, five others were wounded in weekend shootings in Chicago as of Saturday night. One of the victims is under the age of 18.
Young Father Arrested After Police Find Loaded Gun Under Baby's Mattress
A young father was arrested after Woodridge Police say they found a loaded gun under his 1-year-old baby's mattress along with heroin and cocaine in the baby's closet.
3 Killed, 22 Injured In Weekend Shootings Across Chicago
At least three people were killed and 22 were wounded in shootings in the city over the weekend. Five of the victims were under the age of 18.
Neighbors Hold Anti-Violence March, Vigil After Similar Shootings Of Two Young Girls
Community activists in Little Village are speaking out after the deadly shooting of 8-year-old Melissa Ortega.
Melissa Ortega, 8, Is One Of At Least 5 Young People Under 18 Shot And Killed In Chicago In January
Melissa Ortega, 8, was one of at least five young people under the age of 18 were shot and killed in Chicago this month alone.
Chicago Families Of Gun Violence Victims Speak Of Their Agony, Call For Peace
Illinois State Representative La Shawn Ford (D-8th) joined families of several gun violence victims Tuesday morning at the Thompson Center hoping to put a face on the violence and push for peace.
5 Dead, 17 Wounded In Weekend Shootings Across Chicago
At least five people were killed and 17 were injured in shootings across the city over the weekend. At least three of the victims are under the age of 18.
Man Dies After Brighton Park Shooting
A man is dead after being shot while driving in Brighton Park Early Saturday morning, according to police.
Man In Serious Condition After Shooting In Logan Square
A man is hospitalized after being shot in the Logan Square neighborhood Early Saturday.
Families Hold Unity Rally To Remember Loved Ones Lost To Gun Violence
"Gun violence is not normal, and we should not take it as being normal. It's preventable."
1 Man Dead, Another In Serious Condition After Shooting In Brainerd
Two men were shot while inside a car Saturday morning in the Brainerd neighborhood.
8 Wounded In Weekend Shootings In Chicago
At least eight people were wounded in shootings across Chicago over the weekend.
Mayor Lightfoot Calls For Help From Federal Agents In Fighting Violence In Chicago, Takes Aim At Cook County Electronic Monitoring Program
Mayor Lori Lightfoot took no questions from the news media after a lengthy speech about her plans to tackle gun violence in the city.
Sen. Dick Durbin Holds Judiciary Committee Field Hearing In Chicago To Lay Out Fight Against Gun Violence
A field hearing led by U.S. Sen. Dick Durbin (D-Illinois) on Monday focused on finding a solution to gun trafficking and reducing gun violence in Chicago.
Children Who Lost Family Members To Gun Violence Get Christmas Treat
More than 650 children who lost family members to gun violence got a special treat Saturday.
Christmas Tree At St. Sabina Memorializes Child Victims Of Gun Violence
Families decorated a Christmas tree at St. Sabina Parish in Auburn Gresham Wednesday night, but it was no ordinary decoration.
Police Find Multiple Guns In Stolen Vehicle Downtown; 2 Suspects Apprehended
Police recovered multiple guns from a stolen vehicle on a busy Friday night downtown.
Gov. Pritzker Declares Gun Violence A Public Health Crisis; State To Spend $250 Million To Reduce Violence In Chicago
The State of Illinois will spend $250 million over the next three years to reduce and interrupt violence in some of Chicago's hardest hit neighborhoods.
At Least 6 Killed, 28 Wounded In Weekend Gun Violence In Chicago
At least 34 people were shot this weekend in Chicago, and six of them had been killed.
At Least 4 People Killed, 20 Wounded In Weekend Gun Violence In Chicago
At least 24 people were shot in weekend gun violence in Chicago, and four of them had been killed.
Families Hold Vigil For Child Victims Of Gun Violence In Chicago, Call For Solutions
In recent months, it has become a repeated headline – children caught in the crossfire of the violence on Chicago streets. On Saturday, families who lost a loved one held a vigil at the Lincoln Park Presbyterian Church, 600 W. Fullerton Pkwy., as they called for an end to such unspeakable tragedies.
At Least 4 People Killed, 42 Wounded In Chicago Weekend Gun Violence
At least 46 people were shot in Chicago this weekend, and four of them were killed.
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Chicago police shoot 13-year-old boy who fled from vehicle wanted in suburban carjacking
Sources with direct knowledge of the investigation said the 13-year-old was shot in the back.
Missing elderly Markham woman Olga Gutierrez found safe
An elderly woman who had been missing from Markham since Sunday night has been found, and is being treated at a nearby hospital.
Church accused of not taking action after sex assault claims against lay leader
A mother says the church that she loved in Big Rock, Illinois failed her — and in a new complaint filed Wednesday, the big question is what church leaders knew and when.
UIC grad student Daniel Sotelo remains missing after girlfriend was found dead; his father holds onto faith
"Danny, everybody is praying for you," Nicolas Sotelo said. "Everybody is waiting for you to show up."
Four charged after CPD officer hit by car following fatal shooting in West Englewood
Police said it all started at 3:25 p.m. Monday, when a 21-year-old man was shot and killed in the 5100 block of South Elizabeth Street.
Chicago First Alert Weather: Warm, windy in the evening; highs in the 80s
Windy & warm this evening with a very small chance of an isolated storm well south of I-80.
4 men injured in 2-car crash in Avondale
Four men were injured following a two-car crash in the Avondale neighborhood early Thursday morning.
Aldermen back more than $16M in settlements for two more lawsuits against Chicago police
One of the lawsuits involves one of four men wrongfully convicted for a 1992 double murder. That case has now cost Chicago taxpayers more than $43 million in verdicts and settlements.
St. Zachary School holds parking lot parade honoring first responders
The first responders waved to the crowd as they rolled through the parking lot, with kids holding signs of appreciation and waving flags.
New curfew for Millennium Park goes into effect today for kids under 18
Starting Thursday, children under the age of 18 will need to be accompanied by an adult following lat week's chaos.
Gov. Pritzker declares Thursday 'Crossing Guard Appreciation Day in Illinois
Crossing guards remind drivers to slow down in school zones and watch out for kids. They also help students learn safety habits like looking both ways before crossing a street.
Woman found dead in basement bathroom on South Side
The victim was found shot in the head.
Chicago First Alert Weather: Dense Fog Advisory in effect; temperatures in the 80s
It's going to be a warm day.
HireX hosting virtual career fair for job seekers who lost jobs during the pandemic
The career fair, which features companies like General Motors, Costco Wholesale and Google, will take place from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Quigley misfires on game's final shot, Sky lose to Seattle Storm
Ezi Magbegor scored 21 points, Breanna Stewart added 13 and the Seattle Storm held on to beat the Chicago Sky on Wednesday night.
Chicago First Alert Weather: Cloudy skies overnight, lows in the 50s
Partly cloudy skies tonight, but low clouds and fog will be likely along lakeside locations through Thursday morning.
3-year-old boy hit and killed by school bus in Cary identified as Samuel Huddleston
At the time of the accident, one student was on the school bus in addition to the driver.
Tough night for Giolito as White Sox lose to Royals
Bobby Witt Jr. and MJ Melendez homered and fellow rookie Emmanuel Rivera hit a go-ahead triple, leading the Kansas City Royals over the Chicago White Sox Wednesday night.
Maywood Mayor Nathaniel George Booker back at work four days after DUI arrest on Kennedy Expressway
Maywood Mayor Nathaniel George Booker was arrested for driving drunk on the Kennedy Expressway last week, after being found sleeping at the wheel and blocking traffic.
Chicago-born rookie Suwinski homers for Pirates, Cubs' win streak ends
Rookie Jack Suwinski, who attended high school 20 minutes from Wrigley Field, hit a tiebreaking home run and the Pittsburgh Pirates beat the Cubs Wednesday night, ending Chicago's four-game winning streak.
Vice president of Naperville nonprofit Kidsmatter faces child pornography charges
The vice president of the Naperville-based KidsMatter human services organization has been charged with multiple counts of child pornography.
City Council Public Safety Committee to weigh change to teen curfew
Mayor Lori Lightfoot's plan to prevent large group chaos and violence in the Loop, like what was seen last weekend, has hit a snag.
FBI search warrant obtained by podcast reveals possible details about killer of two girls in Delphi, Indiana
An FBI search warrant obtained by the "Murder Sheet" podcast said the bodies of Abby Williams, 13, and Liberty German, 14, lost a lot of blood.
Chicago Archdiocese to pay out another settlement to man who says he was abused by Fr. Daniel McCormack
The Chicago Archdiocese will pay $1.2 million to the latest man claiming he was abused by a pedophile priest.
Chicago organization honors Fort Worth police Officer Zach Briseno, one of three double amputee officers in U.S.
A Chicago-based organization that supports the families of fallen police officers is honoring a Texas officer who has had to overcome a challenge like almost no one else.
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Chicago police shoot 13-year-old boy who fled from vehicle wanted in suburban carjacking
Sources with direct knowledge of the investigation said the 13-year-old was shot in the back.
Missing elderly Markham woman Olga Gutierrez found safe
An elderly woman who had been missing from Markham since Sunday night has been found, and is being treated at a nearby hospital.
Church accused of not taking action after sex assault claims against lay leader
A mother says the church that she loved in Big Rock, Illinois failed her — and in a new complaint filed Wednesday, the big question is what church leaders knew and when.
UIC grad student Daniel Sotelo remains missing after girlfriend was found dead; his father holds onto faith
"Danny, everybody is praying for you," Nicolas Sotelo said. "Everybody is waiting for you to show up."
Four charged after CPD officer hit by car following fatal shooting in West Englewood
Police said it all started at 3:25 p.m. Monday, when a 21-year-old man was shot and killed in the 5100 block of South Elizabeth Street.
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Park Ridge man says failures by Post Office cost him opportunity to run for state Senate as write-in
Michael Walters thought he did everything right.
CBS 2 Chicago wins four regional Edward R. Murrow Awards
CBS 2 Chicago won four regional Edward R. Murrow awards, the most of any station.
Red Cross looking for volunteers to install smoke detectors
This week alone, the Red Cross has helped 132 victims in Chicago and the suburbs after house fires.
KN95 masks that failed federal testing for health care workers were given to CPS schools in Omicron surge
A teacher brought concerns about the masks received in schools in January to the attention of CBS 2 News.
ACLU, aldermen have doubts about Mayor Lightfoot's curfew and Millennium Park restrictions
Leaders are scrambling to find a way to curb the downtown chaos caused by large groups of kids – which resulted in a 16-year-old boy being shot and killed in Millennium Park this past Saturday.
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Aldermen back more than $16M in settlements for two more lawsuits against Chicago police
One of the lawsuits involves one of four men wrongfully convicted for a 1992 double murder. That case has now cost Chicago taxpayers more than $43 million in verdicts and settlements.
Biden to invoke Defense Production Act to address baby formula shortage
Suppliers will be required to give resources to infant formula plants before sending to other customers.
Park Ridge man says failures by Post Office cost him opportunity to run for state Senate as write-in
Michael Walters thought he did everything right.
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.
Madison Cawthorn, Trump-backed incumbent congressman, loses primary
CBS News projects Chuck Edwards will win the Republican primary in the 11th Congressional District.
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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.
Parents desperate, searching for options amid persistent nationwide baby formula shortage
Parents are struggling to keep up with the nationwide shortage of baby formula – with several retailers now limiting how much you can buy. So what do you do if you can't find any?
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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.
Advocate Aurora Health merging with Charlotte-based Atrium Health
Advocate Aurora Health will be merging with Atrium Health.
CPS launches 'Please Stay' campaign to promote mental health and prevent teen suicides
Chicago Public Schools has become the first school district in the nation to launch a new anti-suicide campaign created by Lady Gaga's Born This Way foundation.
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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.
Boeing to move corporate headquarters from Chicago to Arlington, Virginia
A news release said the company will maintain a "significant presence" at its Chicago office at 100 N. Riverside Plaza in the West Loop Gate.
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Quigley misfires on game's final shot, Sky lose to Seattle Storm
Ezi Magbegor scored 21 points, Breanna Stewart added 13 and the Seattle Storm held on to beat the Chicago Sky on Wednesday night.
Tough night for Giolito as White Sox lose to Royals
Bobby Witt Jr. and MJ Melendez homered and fellow rookie Emmanuel Rivera hit a go-ahead triple, leading the Kansas City Royals over the Chicago White Sox Wednesday night.
Chicago-born rookie Suwinski homers for Pirates, Cubs' win streak ends
Rookie Jack Suwinski, who attended high school 20 minutes from Wrigley Field, hit a tiebreaking home run and the Pittsburgh Pirates beat the Cubs Wednesday night, ending Chicago's four-game winning streak.
Northwestern to begin quest for Women's College World Series after taking Big Ten softball title
What a season it's been for Northwestern softball. They swept the Big Ten postseason awards as they won their first regular season conference title since 2008.
Orlando Magic win NBA Draft Lottery at McCormick Place
The Magic will now have the No. 1 overall pick in the 2022 NBA Draft, which is set for June 23.
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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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St. Zachary School holds parking lot parade honoring first responders
Thursday morning, the students hosted a parade in Des Plaines to say thank you to police officers, firefighters and paramedics.
Chicago First Alert Weather: Muggy afternoon
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New Millennium Park curfew goes into affect Thursday
Starting tonight at 6 p.m., kids under 18 years of age will need to be with an adult in order to stay in the park.
Police shoot teen fleeing from suspected stolen vehicle
A Chicago police officer shot a boy believed to be 13 years old who police said tried to run away after being stopped in a stolen car on the West Side Wednesday night.
It's 'Crossing Guard Appreciation Day'
With their stop signs and neon vests and coats, crossing guards remind drivers to slow down in school zones and watch out for kids.
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