Norwood Park woman's sitting room in ruins after car smashes into house
The front of a house in Norwood Park had been left wrecked and unstable Friday night, a night after a driver lost control and slammed into the home.
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Car plows into house, wrecks sitting room in Norwood Park
The front of a house in Norwood Park had been left wrecked and unstable Friday night, a night after a driver lost control and slammed into the home. CBS 2's Sabrina Franza reports.
Metra BNSF Train Fatally Strikes Pedestrian Near Harlem Avenue
A Metra BNSF train struck a pedestrian Friday morning.
Man Shot Dead In Car On Harlem Avenue In Oak Park
A man was killed late Tuesday in a shooting on the western edge of Oak Park.
Police Warn Of Spree Of Carjackings, Armed Robberies, Shootings Around City
Police late Wednesday issued a community alert about a spree of carjackings and armed robberies that have been happening around the city in recent days – including one that occurred right downtown early Wednesday morning.
Woman Dead, Child In Serious Condition After Crash On Eisenhower Expressway At Harlem Avenue
A woman is dead and a child is in serious condition after a crash on the Eisenhower Expressway at Harlem Avenue.
4 Northwest Side Businesses Hit With Break-Ins Over 2 Hours
Four businesses were broken into within miles of each other on the Northwest Side Thursday morning.
Driver Shot On Eisenhower Expressway At Harlem Avenue, State Police Say
A driver was shot on the Eisenhower Expressway at Harlem Avenue Saturday afternoon, Illinois State Police said.
Quarrel Leads To Gunfire In Bridgeview Walmart Parking Lot
A quarrel led to gunfire in the parking lot of a Walmart in Bridgeview on Saturday.
The Top Stories Of 2019 On CBSChicago.com
2019 was a busy year in the news in Chicago – from a historic election that brought a new mayor into office to a scandal that forced a police superintendent out. But the Jussie Smollett saga was the big show-stopper here on CBSChicago.com.
Man Found Dead In Edison Park Home, Believed To Be Homicide Victim
A man was found dead in a home in the Far Northwest Side's Edison Park neighborhood Tuesday night, and police said it was believed to be a homicide.
Man Shot And Killed By Police In Bridgeview Identified As Iraq Veteran Who Pleaded Guilty To 2010 Murder Of His Wife
The man shot by police in Bridgeview Tuesday has died, the Cook County Medical Examiner's Office confirms.
Driver Shot By Police After Allegedly Pulling Gun On Officer After Traffic Accident In Bridgeview
A person was shot and wounded by police in Bridgeview Tuesday night.
Last Day For Dukes Drive In After 44 Years In Bridgeview, Owners Hope To Relocate
Saturday marks Dukes Drive In's last day at their location on Harlem Avenue after 44 years in Bridgeview, the owners confirmed
Dump Truck Accident Snags Traffic On I-294
A dump truck accident shut down the southbound lanes of the Tri-State Tollway near Harlem Avenue Monday – at the height of the evening rush.
CTA Blue Line Train Service Suspended Between Harlem Avenue and Addison Street
CTA Blue Line service has been temporarily suspended between Harlem Avenue and Addison Street.
Go Bananas' Violent History Stretches Years
Records show police were called to Go Bananas, a kids' indoor amusement Park in Norridge, more than 30 times during a 12 month period in 2015 and 2016.
ISP Investigates Second Eisenhower Shooting
Illinois State Police (ISP) officials are investigating Friday a shooting which occured Friday around noon on the Eisenhower Expressway westbound at Harlem Avenue.
Man Killed In Tinley Park Crash
Police and paramedics responded to the single-vehicle accident about 1:20 p.m. in the 17500 block of Harlem Avenue, Tinley Park police Sgt. Patrick St. John said.
Six Injured -- Three Critically -- In Crash Near Palos Heights
About 1:45 p.m. Sunday, a van struck a car at the intersection of 143rd Street and Harlem Avenue in unincorporated Orland Township, Palos Heights Fire Frotection District Capt. Steve Hammerstein told reporters at the scene.
Two Kids Safe After Hostage Situation On Northwest Side
Two children were safely removed from a home on the Northwest Side on Tuesday, after a man armed with a gun kicked his wife out of their home, and barricaded himself inside with the kids.
Woman Critically Hurt In NW Side Hit-And-Run
The woman, 55, was crossing the street about 6:25 p.m. in the 3400 block of North Harlem Avenue when she was hit by a gold four-door car, police said.
Police: Drunk Driver Blew Five Red Lights In Front Of Cop
A Berwyn man is charged with DUI after he allegedly drove past a marked police car and through five consecutive red lights early Tuesday in west suburban Riverside.
Morton Grove Police Vow To Find Driver In Fatal Hit-And-Run
Richard Mikulec, 86, was near the intersection of Harlem Avenue and Shermer Road when he was hit. The driver sped off.
Pair Robs Bank In Dunning
About 3:55 p.m., the males walked in the bank at 3555 N. Harlem Ave., showed a weapon and demanded money from the teller, police said.
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4 armed robbery suspects in custody after police chase ends in Brighton Park
Officers at the scene recovered at least one weapon from inside the car.
Woman struck, killed by SUV in River North, police say
The victim suffered trauma to the body and was taken to Northwestern Hospital where she was pronounced dead.
Boy, 15, charged with stabbing man on Near North Side
He was identified as the offender who, on Nov. 19, around 7:45 p.m., stabbed and seriously injured the victim in the 1500 block of North Clybourn Avenue.
Celebrating Hanukkah at 8 Crazy Nights in Wrigleyville
Chicago's only Hanukkah pop-up bar 8 Crazy Nights Graystone Tavern in Wrigleyville is filled with thousands of blue and white festive decorations.
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Two men detail their claims of abuse at a place where young children were sent for help
This is national story now percolating right here in Chicago - allegations brought forward in a federal lawsuit by children now grown.
3 killed in shooting at UNLV, suspect dead, police say
Las Vegas police said three people were killed and one person was wounded after a shooting on the University of Nevada, Las Vegas, campus.
After pulling plug on Brighton Park migrant tent camp, Morgan Park site still on the table
Sources said the tents from Brighton Park will be taken down and brought to a second possible camp location in Morgan Park.
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4 armed robbery suspects in custody after police chase ends in Brighton Park
Officers at the scene recovered at least one weapon from inside the car.
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Two men detail their claims of abuse at a place where young children were sent for help
This is national story now percolating right here in Chicago - allegations brought forward in a federal lawsuit by children now grown.
Foxx calls findings on how many Black women were victims of crime in 2022 "jarring"
Foxx is one of a handful of local, state, and national leaders responding a CBS 2 series of reports, Investigating Injustice: Black Women At Risk.
Chicago's enters new deal with crime database from same company as ShotSpotter
As CBS 2 Investigator Megan Hickey reported, the way the public found out about the deal CrimeTracer was surprising.
Chicago woman says towing company demanded over $10,000 to get her car back
Elaine Kelly said when she finally got it back, her car appeared more damaged - with the inside was ransacked and some of her personal property missing.
Man called to report SUV on train tracks in Michigan, but Amtrak train hit it anyway
Amtrak said they were never notified of the SUV on the tracks before the crash last week, was despite a warning call a full 41 minutes earlier.
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Wisconsin judge upholds earlier ruling that state law permits abortions
Judge Diane Schlipper ruled an 1849 Wisconsin law prohibits someone from attacking a woman in an attempt to kill her unborn child but doesn't apply to consensual medical abortions.
Nearly $5 billion in additional student loan forgiveness approved
This latest $4.8 billion in relief brings the grand total of approved debt cancellation by the administration to $132 billion for over 3.6 million Americans.
Trump says he would be a dictator only on "Day One" if he wins a second term
Former President Donald Trump would not say whether he plans to go after political opponents if he were re-elected president .
Four highlights from the fourth Republican presidential debate in Tuscaloosa
Just four candidates faced off in Tuscaloosa Wednesday night, the smallest field yet on a 2024 GOP presidential debate stage.
Concern rises among Chicago universities, students about antisemitism, Islamophobia
Pro-Israel and pro-Palestine rallies have been seen at universities across the Chicago area.
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Privacy concerns at Chicago parking garage prompt proposed law change
Not only did CBS 2 hear from more upset customers, but also from Illinois Secretary of State Alexi Giannoulias.
St. Charles residents flee senior community after 300% increase in costs
Over the last several weeks, the Saint Charles senior living community has become a bit of a ghost town.
Rivers Casino Des Plaines warns of data breach affecting customer, staffer information
Casino officials said on Thursday, Nov. 2, they determined hackers got into their system and stole personal information about Rivers Casino staffers, customers, and online sports book customers.
Illinois congressman steps in after feds fail to reimburse COVID-19 testing labs
We previously told you about small business owner Janine Morabito's struggle after getting stiffed by Uncle Sam. There are several others in the same boat.
Consumer watchdog lists '10 Worst Toys' for 2023, highlights child safety concerns
W.A.T.C.H. – World Against Toys Causing Harm – issued a list Wednesday of toys they said are hazardous and should not be in children's hands.
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Panera's caffeine-fueled lemonade cited in second death, suit says
Casual dining chain faces another wrongful death suit related to its Charged Lemonade after cardiac arrest of Florida man.
Slow COVID-19 booster rollout cost thousands of lives, new study says
Researchers estimated that through June 2022, if the U.S. moved at a faster pace to approve it and get people boosted, an estimated 29,000 lives could have been saved.
UChicago study finds fatty acid found in some red meat can help fight cancer
Before you grab your steak knife, the scientists emphasize that the point of the study is not to advise people to eat more red meat.
Northwestern student says he was hit by norovirus outbreak, and it sent him to ER
The City of Evanston has linked the outbreak to the Big Wig Tacos & Burritos at 950 Church St. in downtown Evanston, which had a $1 burrito night for Northwestern students this past weekend.
Norovirus outbreak linked to $1 burrito special for Northwestern University students
Investigators have learned that people reported stomach cramps, vomiting, and diarrhea after eating at Big Wig Tacos & Burritos.
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Crowds, record day of revenue point to comeback on Chicago's Magnificent Mile
According to The Magnificent Mile Association, a record $31.7 million in revenue was set in November on a single day.
Who is moving into those vacant Bed, Bath & Beyond stores?
Who will be moving into closed Bed, Bath & Beyond stores nationwide and in the Chicago area? Court documents provide some clues.
South Shore yoga studio strives for inclusive, calm vibe
It's Small Business Saturday 2023, a big day to highlight the success of entrepreneurs who started small and are working hard to make it big.
Shoppers turn out in Ravenswood for Small Business Saturday
Three of the trolleys were running on Small Business Saturday, making eight stops in Ravenswood so people could visit their favorite shops.
Chicago's Berlin nightclub closes doors; union says club made "wrong decision"
Berlin announced that "the party" ended at 5 a.m. Sunday, Nov. 19.
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DePaul now 1-7 after getting routed by Texas A&M
The Blue Demons lost their fifth straight.
DeMar DeRozan scores 29 points, Bulls beat short-handed Hornets
Nikola Vucevic had 20 and 11 rebounds for the Bulls and Coby White added 19 points.
Amid questions over future with Bears, Fields isn't worried about the noise
The final stretch of the season could be Fields' last chance to show he's the quarterback of the future, and the Bears don't need to draft his replacement.
Blackhawks fall to Predators in shootout for fourth consecutive loss
Connor Bedard scored in the shootout for the 'Hawks, but Tyler Johnson was stopped by Juuse Saros.
Loyola gets knocked off by Tulsa, falls to 5-4
Jayden Dawson led the way for the Ramblers (5-4) with 26 points.
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'BOOP! The Betty Boop Musical' premieres at Chicago's CIBC Theatre
The show runs through Christmas Eve.
Norman Lear, legendary TV producer, dies at age 101
Norman Lear created groundbreaking shows like "All in the Family," "Maude" and "The Jeffersons" that took on serious social issues with humor.
Taylor Swift is TIME's 2023 Person of the Year
"This is the proudest and happiest I've ever felt," Taylor Swift told TIME after being named the magazine's Person of the Year for 2023.
Rolling Stones announce second concert in Chicago in June 2024
Tickets for the tour go on sale on Dec. 1. For those who signed up, the presale for tickets went live on Wednesday.
American Blues Theater opens permanent home on Lincoln Avenue in Chicago
The new venue features two theater spaces – a 137-seat proscenium and a 40-seat rehearsal studio.
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Man shot and killed out of Chicago's Ogilvie Transportation Center
Police are searching for the person who shot and killed a man outside the Ogilvie Transportation Center in the West Loop early Thursday morning.
New book uses objects to tell stories of immigrants in Chicago
The book serves as a way to both document the immigrant experience and tell their stories by making it accessible for others to learn from. The books are also being given away free of charge.
Fire spreads to 3 houses in west Chicago suburb
The fire broke out at a home that was under construction at 2920 73rd Court. Elmwood Park officials confirmed the damage was reported on both houses next to the fire.
Fire spreads to 3 houses in west Chicago suburb
The fire broke out at a home that was under construction at 2920 73rd Court. Elmwood Park officials confirmed the damage was reported on both houses next to the fire.
4 armed robbery suspects arrested after chase ends in Brighton Park
A black sedan came to a stop after jumping a curb and hitting a gate outside of a home.
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Billboards in Kansas City seek information on fugitives with ties to Chicago
They are among 15 people who have been indicted in the case out of U.S. District Court in the Western District of Missouri.
Police officer from Elgin, Illinois faces child pornography charges
Officer Jordan Collins was taken into custody while on duty Monday.
Former NFL player Sergio Brown pleads not guilty to murder of his mother
An autopsy determined Myrtle Simmons-Brown died from blunt force trauma. Prosecutors said Brown's DNA was found under her nails.
Eugene McLaurin pleads guilty to shooting CPD officer, 2 ATF agents in Morgan Park in 2021
The officer and agents were conducting an undercover investigation when Eugene McLaurin mistook them for rival gang members.
UNLV shooting suspect dead after 3 killed on campus, police say
Las Vegas police said three people were killed and one person was wounded after a shooting on the University of Nevada, Las Vegas, campus.
