Chaotic confrontation erupts between residents, mayor in Harvey, Illinois
Business owners in Harvey say they are being slapped with unnecessary fees—but city leaders said they need the money. CBS 2's Charlie De Mar reports.
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Business owners in Harvey say they are being slapped with unnecessary fees—but city leaders said they need the money. CBS 2's Charlie De Mar reports.
"What is it going to take? He's a liability."
The family told CBS 2 Investigators he shouldn't have been behind the wheel. CBS 2 discovered that the officer was arrested again for drunk driving just last month. CBS 2 Investigator Megan Hickey has the story.
A spokesperson for the City of Harvey confirmed that the offender was the victim's niece.
It's unclear whether anyone was injured or arrested.
There are few details from the police so far but it appears two cars crashed into each other and one of them went through the front wall of a restaurant causing it to collapse.
Forty-seven-year-old Orlando Cole was rushed to Advocate Christ Hospital with multiple gunshot wounds. An employee said they saw two people wearing masks walk into the restaurant and open fire.
Witnesses said there were people inside the Popeyes at the time of the shooting.
People were eating dinner at the Popeyes at 147th and Halsted streets in Harvey when the shooting happened. CBS 2's Marybel Gonzalez reports.
The victims were trying to go around the barrier before they got hit by the train, according to fire officials.
The captain says they were trying to go around the barrier before they got hit by the train. The victims were said to be in their late teens or early 20s.
Harvey police acknowledge nobody was evicted prior to the boards going up.
"Of course, if they saw a crime happening, then, of course, they could have or should have intervened."
Tenants in suburban Harvey claim their apartments were boarded up while they were inside. CBS 2's Shardaa Gray found out who owns the property and who boarded up the units.
"They didn't give us the letter. They put the letter on certain people's doors."
"They didn't give us the letter. They put the letter on certain people's doors."
Harvey police acknowledge nobody was evicted before the boards went up and say property owners boarded up the complex while their officers performed several inspections and wellness checks at the property.
Video shared by a neighbor shows large clouds of smoke, and some flames, coming from the area.
The Harvey native also comes from a successful career as a music producer in which he won nine Grammys and sold more than 100 million records.
Murray State quarterback DJ Williams took a hard hit in the fourth quarter against Illinois State.
CBS 2 Investigator Megan Hickey has been digging into the case — and the reckless driving record of the Harvey officer at the center of it.
A year after two teenagers were killed in high-speed police chase in Harvey, the family of one teen is asking why the dangerous pursuit ever happened in the first place. CBS 2 Investigator Megan Hickey reports.
Harvey police confirmed charges were pending against two men for the armed robbery of a mail carrier on Oct. 23 near 148th and Loomis.
A reward has been announced for information leading to the arrest of the suspects – who are considered armed and dangerous. CBS 2's Tara Molina reports.
Issues with the air conditioning, constant leaks, and the building's boiler meant issues with mold, peeling paint, and warped floors.
A year ago on Friday, Robert Prevost went from a relatively unknown cardinal to the pope, news that shocked and excited Chicago and the world.
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A man has been arrested on a slew of felony charges after jumping out of a moving van after fleeing a traffic stop while officers were inside his vehicle on Tuesday in northwest Indiana.
Los Angeles police are looking for a driver who struck and killed a Chicago Cubs fan in town for a game last month.
After accusations flew in dueling legal filings earlier this week, a federal judge on Thursday officially dismissed the main conspiracy charge against the remaining "Broadview Six" immigration protesters indicted last fall.
Three of the nation's major scholarly groups challenged the Trump administration's cuts to humanities grants.
Since his second term started, President Trump has introduced a flurry of initiatives aimed at taming the excesses of the pharmaceutical industry.
Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson and other mayors are asking Illinois lawmakers to increase the share of income tax revenue that goes to local governments.
President Trump had backed challengers to Indiana state senators who voted against his redistricting plan — and on Tuesday, most of them won.
Indiana voters are choosing nominees for the U.S. House under existing district boundaries during Tuesday's primary elections.
Chatham residents say they're losing a vital resource as Walgreen's prepares to close its store near 86th and Cottage Grove.
According to AAA, the average price of a gallon of regular gas in Chicago was $5.17 on Friday, up from $3.75 a year ago.
Peoples Gas and North Shore Gas Company customers are likely to see minor credits on their bills for the next three years, thanks to a $125 million settlement agreement announced Thursday by Illinois Attorney General Kwame Raoul.
Chicago gas prices are spiking as the war with Iran drags on, with regular gas nearing $6 in some spots and premium already selling for more than $7 in some places.
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The largest U.S. health insurer said it will eliminate approval requirements for some treatments, including select outpatient surgeries and other procedures.
Thirty years ago, Advocate Children's Hospital created a specialized team to transport the smallest patients to get life-saving care. On the anniversary of the Neonatal Pediatric Transport Team, they unveiled some a new ambulance.
The second-largest physicians' group in the U.S. has issued a surprising switch in breast cancer screening recommendations.
A new $48 million wellness center opened Thursday in the West Garfield Park neighborhood. The goal is to improve the health and quality of life for people on the West Side of Chicago.
La Rabida Children's Hospital went all out for Earth Day on Wednesday, with volunteer cleanup efforts by staffers and activities for patients and families.
U.S. prosecutors allege a man with multiple aliases used the name of the famed Astor family to scam a Mexican billionaire out of $450 million.
Thousands of people marched from the West Loop to Daley Plaza in downtown Chicago on Friday for May Day, with activists calling for workers' rights, stronger labor protections, and increased school funding.
A $170 million-plus plan announced this week will redevelop the Water Tower Place mall on the Magnificent Mile.
The Holiday Club in Chicago's Buena Park neighborhood will soon be going out of business, as the building that houses the popular bar is set to be torn down.
At a meeting on Tuesday, the Lincolnwood Village Board approved a pre-development agreement with the mall, providing a roadmap with the property owner for further preparations and government approvals for redevelopment.
David Allan Coe also had hits with "You Never Even Called Me By My Name" and "The Ride" among others.
Some youngsters got a behind-the-scenes look at the magic of making opera Sunday at the Lyric Opera of Chicago.
Matt DeCaro, an actor who was a familiar face on the Chicago stage for many years, died this weekend.
Jake was at the funeral for one of his closest friends when he learned of his parents' deaths, he said.
Tickets for the 2026 Ravinia Festival season went on sale Thursday morning.
Chief meteorologist Albert Ramon has the latest First Alert Weather forecast.
A year ago on Friday, Robert Prevost went from a relatively unknown cardinal to the pope, news that shocked and excited Chicago and the world. One year after he became leader of the Catholic Church, a lot of people from the Chicago area have visited the man now known as Pope Leo XIV.
Three baby bald eagles were recently born in Chicago, the first time the national bird of the United States has hatched in the city in more than a century.
Officials with the World Health Organization have confirmed that of the eight suspected hantavirus cases linked to a Dutch cruise ship, five were infected with the Andes strain of the virus, the only known hantavirus strain to spread person-to-person.
Los Angeles police are looking for a driver who struck and killed a Chicago Cubs fan in town for a game last month.
A nationwide Canvas outage has been reported, and is impacting schools in the Chicago area, including Northwestern University, the University of Chicago, UIC and the University of Illinois.
A year ago on Friday, Robert Prevost went from a relatively unknown cardinal to the pope, news that shocked and excited Chicago and the world.
Three baby bald eagles were recently born in Chicago, the first time the national bird of the United States has hatched in the city in more than a century.
A man has been arrested on a slew of felony charges after jumping out of a moving van after fleeing a traffic stop while officers were inside his vehicle on Tuesday in northwest Indiana.
Los Angeles police are looking for a driver who struck and killed a Chicago Cubs fan in town for a game last month.
A man from the Chicago suburbs lost $69,000 of his savings to a scam by a thief using an AI-generated U.S. Marshals badge to intimidate him.
Illinois lawmakers are trying to decide what should happen when artificial intelligence leads to serious destruction or even death, and two of the most influential AI companies in the world are backing opposing state bills trying to answer that question.
Rideshare drivers say it's getting difficult to continue working as gas prices surpass $6 in the city.
More than four months after a Chicago woman battling ALS was told she couldn't get a disabled parking placard in front of her home, the sign is up and her life is about to change.
An elderly woman has essentially abandoned her home of three decades because of constantly broken elevators at her high-rise condo building on the Southwest Side of Chicago.
Michael Conforto went 3 for 3 with a homer and two RBIs, Shota Imanaga pitched six innings of one-run ball and the Chicago Cubs extended their winning streak to nine games with an 8-3 win over the Cincinnati Reds.
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The Cubs also won their 14th straight home game for their longest win streak at Wrigley Field since they also won 14 in a row at the iconic ballpark in 2008.
Travis d'Arnaud hit a three-run homer, Walbert Ureña threw six innings of two-hit ball, and the Los Angeles Angels defeated the Chicago White Sox 8-2.
Boyd had an MRI that showed a meniscus issue, and manager Craig Counsell said the team isn't sure how long the left-hander is going to be out.
Police across Chicago and the northern suburbs were investigating a string of overnight smash-and-grab burglaries targeting businesses.
A teenager has been charged with shooting and killing his father inside their home in southwest suburban Oak Lawn following an argument on Monday.
The Mexican navy helped rescue shipwrecked sailors and retrieve bales of illicit drugs that had been dumped into the ocean.
A man was killed on Tuesday night in a shooting less than a block from an elementary school in the West Englewood neighborhood.
A 17-year-old boy has died after police said he was stabbed by another teen over the weekend in southwest suburban Joliet.
