South Shore Line plans $2.75M in safety improvements after journalist's death
Safety changes are coming to the South Shore Line after a crash that took the life of a local journalist on Chicago's Southeast Side.
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Safety changes are coming to the South Shore Line after a crash that took the life of a local journalist on Chicago's Southeast Side.
A mayday call was originally sent out, but all firefighters were later accounted for.
One firefighter suffered a minor lower leg injury and was taken to Little Company of Mary Hospital in serious condition.
Anthony Nunnally, 20, of the Jeffery Manor neighborhood, was charged with carjacking a 19-year-old man.
Chicago police are warning residents after multiple vehicle burglaries were reported this week in the South Chicago, Hegewisch, and South Deering neighborhoods.
Exactly one year ago, a Chicago journalist was killed when she was struck by a train in Hegewisch. On the somber anniversary, her family says not enough has changed in the past twelve months.
Tucked into Chicago's far South Side, Hegewisch was established in 1837 in hopes of being an "ideal workingman's community." Producer Tom sits down with author and neighborhood historian Cynthia Ogorek to talk about its history from Steve's Lounge, a neighborhood staple. He also speaks with its eponymous owner Steve Ziemek, about the history of the space and what it means to the community.
Grace Bentkowski, 22, was crossing the tracks at the Hegewisch station at 13730 S. Brainard Ave last July when she was hit by a South Shore Line train.
A Northwest Indiana family is suing Metra after a local journalist was hit and killed by a train while crossing the tracks last summer.
At 5:25 p.m., the victims were in a house in the 13400 block of South Carondolet Avenue when someone fired multiple gunshots outside.
The victims were in the house when someone fired gunshots outside and they were struck. Andrew Ramos reports.
The male driver was cited for distracted driving.
Grace Bentkowski, 22, was struck and killed late July in by a South Shore Line train at the Hegewisch station.
Grace Bentkowski, 22, was struck and killed late July in by a South Shore Line train at the Hegewisch station. Darius Johnson reports on the action Bentkowski's family is now taking.
No one else was injured, and no citations were injured.
Chicago police say the 36-year-old victim was arguing with another man who pulled out a gun and shot him multiple times.
The teen was on the sidewalk when a vehicle pulled up and someone inside started shooting.
The shooting took place at the Sadowski Funeral Home, at 13300 S. Houston Ave.
The shooting took place at the Sadowski Funeral Home, at 13300 S. Houston Ave.
McDonald’s has reached a settlement with former workers alleging harassment, a CTA train operator is recovering after being shoved onto the tracks, a second suspect has been charged in the murder of a woman in Hegewisch, and Chicago Symphony Orchestra musical director Riccardo Muti has tested positive for COVID-19.
Yvonne Ruzich was parked outside of work on Aug. 16, when two teens pulled up in another vehicle, and immediately started shooting.
A man is dead after a crash in Hegewisch early Saturday morning, according to authorities.
Two Chicago Fire Department members were injured while responding to a fire early Saturday morning in Hegewisch, according to authorities.
CBS 2 is getting results for some Chicagoans who say their street is packed with semi-trailer trucks - and they're worried about their own safety.
Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson is making the rounds on different podcasts, and this past weekend, he brought the podcasters to the West Side.
A man who is best known to generations of Chicagoans as CBS Chicago's principal anchorman will soon be retiring from his second act on the airwaves.
A 75-year-old man was due for a detention hearing Tuesday in a shooting that killed two women, ages 68 and 71, on Chicago's Far South Side this past weekend.
A 16-year-old boy was charged in a shooting that left a 12-year-old boy injured in Chicago's Austin neighborhood in February.
Chicago police said they apprehended two women early Tuesday morning after the women broke into a grocery store in Chicago's Old Town neighborhood and stole some merchandise.
Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson is making the rounds on different podcasts, and this past weekend, he brought the podcasters to the West Side.
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth said Tuesday that it would be the "most intense day" of strikes against Iran so far.
From the final forum featuring candidates looking to replace Dick Durbin to AI being used to endorse a candidate. Here's what's happening before the polls open next week.
A conservative Wisconsin Supreme Court justice first elected in 2007 will not seek a third 10-year term next year.
Live Nation, the parent company of Ticketmaster, has reached a deal with the Department of Justice as part of a high-stakes antitrust trial.
The war with Iran is causing gas prices to surge, with motorists in Chicago and around the country guaranteed to feel the impact at the pump Monday morning.
There's no relief in sight for drivers at the pump as the war in Iran is directly driving up the cost of gas. Analysts expect more of the same unless something changes soon.
Drivers in the Chicago area can expect to start paying more at the pump this week, as oil prices have spiked amid the U.S.-Israeli war on Iran.
Palatine, Illinois-based Weber has issued a recall of more than 3.2 million metal wire bristle grill brushes because you could ingest the bristles.
This is after Mayor Brandon Johnson vetoed an ordinance that would have banned most hemp-derived products this weekend.
Illinois Gov. JB Pritzker on Monday announced a $1.5 billion investment from biotherapeutics company CSL for a new plasma therapy manufacturing plant in Kanakee.
When a doctor was told there was no cure for his daughter's condition, he was motivated to transform not only her health, but the lives of thousands of others.
Ann & Robert H. Lurie Children's Hospital announced this week that it is planning to open a new pediatric hospital in the west Chicago suburb of Downers Grove.
It has been nearly six years since the start of the COVID-19 pandemic, and one of the many questions doctors are still working to answer concerns the long-term effects.
Leaders from Cook County, the Illinois Department of Human Services, and the Greater Chicago Food Depository denounced changes to the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program on Wednesday.
Illinois Gov. JB Pritzker on Monday announced a $1.5 billion investment from biotherapeutics company CSL for a new plasma therapy manufacturing plant in Kanakee.
Capital One is laying off more than 1,100 workers at the former Discover headquarters in north suburban Riverwoods.
A new development at the southeast corner of Chicago's East Lakeview community would clear away a medical office building and replace it with a residential high-rise.
The City of Aurora, Illinois, is seeking input from residents about data center development.
Not one, but two hotels are now planned or proposed for Chicago's Northalsted LGBTQ+ nightlife district.
Jennifer Runyon, a Chicago native who became famous as an actress appearing in "Ghostbusters" and "Charles in Charge," died last week.
A woman was arrested on Sunday for firing multiple shots at the Beverly Hills home of Rihanna, Los Angeles Police Department officials say.
Actor and filmmaker Bruce Campbell told fans that he is in treatment for cancer and will cancel some upcoming public appearances.
Singer-songwriter Neil Sedaka, known for his hits like "Laughter in the Rain," "Breaking Up is Hard to Do" and "Calendar Girl," has died.
A 19th-century George Méliès film, thought to be long lost, has been found among a box of brittle movie reels that a Michigan donor brought to the Library of Congress, officials said.
A former Chicago Public Schools student claims she was groomed, kissed, and repeatedly sexually abused by a female security guard, and CPS is accused of failing to report the abuse allegations to police. Lauren Victory reports.
Meanwhile, Iran has launched new attacks against Israel and Gulf Arab countries, including a strike on a residential building in Bahrain’s capital, while Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth warned of the “most intensive day of strikes” against Iran Tuesday. Jarred Hill reports.
Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson is making the rounds on different podcasts, and this past weekend, he brought the podcasters to the West Side.
A 16-year-old boy was charged in a shooting that left a 12-year-old boy injured in Chicago's Austin neighborhood in February.
A man who is best known to generations of Chicagoans as CBS Chicago's principal anchorman will soon be retiring from his second act on the airwaves.
The suspect was taken to Mt. Sinai with multiple gunshots to the upper body and was pronounced dead, CPD said in an update on Monday night.
Severe storms are expected to move into the Chicago area on Tuesday afternoon.
A 16-year-old boy was charged in a shooting that left a 12-year-old boy injured in Chicago's Austin neighborhood in February.
Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson is making the rounds on different podcasts, and this past weekend, he brought the podcasters to the West Side.
A former Chicago Public Schools student claims she was groomed, kissed, and repeatedly sexually abused by a female security guard, and CPS is accused of failing to report the abuse allegations to police.
A Chicago senior citizen said his phone has been ringing off the hook with hundreds of unwanted spam calls that have made his beloved landline virtually unusable. New efforts in Springfield could bring real relief.
A proposed Illinois law hopes to create more oversight on private companies to protect consumers from skyrocketing utility prices.
The three women said they are working to make their way back home, but without any help from the U.S. State Department.
If you feel like you're drowning in a sea of text alerts and desperate email pleas for "just $5" this election season, you are far from alone.
A north suburban school bus driver became a victim of sophisticated scammers who are targeting more people and more vulnerable populations to make more money.
Chicago, which had lost three in a row, including a 4-3 setback to Dallas on Sunday night, has now won all three meetings with Utah this season, with the teams' fourth and final game of the season scheduled for Thursday night.
The Chicago Bears have been busy bolstering their defense on the first day of free agency, signing linebacker Devin Bush Jr., safety Coby Bryant, and defensive tackle Neville Gallimore, according to reports.
Sacramento outscored the Bulls 68-36 in the paint.
Blackhawks rookie forward Oliver Moore left midway through the first period after three shifts with an undisclosed injury when sliding into the end boards seconds after assisting on Rinzel's goal.
That event takes place during a bit of a break in Northwestern's spring schedule, giving Ashley and Dianna the chance to compete in Augusta, then return to Evanston to focus on a potential repeat.
A 75-year-old man was due for a detention hearing Tuesday in a shooting that killed two women, ages 68 and 71, on Chicago's Far South Side this past weekend.
Chicago police said they apprehended two women early Tuesday morning after the women broke into a grocery store in Chicago's Old Town neighborhood and stole some merchandise.
The suspect was taken to Mt. Sinai with multiple gunshots to the upper body and was pronounced dead, CPD said in an update on Monday night.
The man charged with the execution-style murder of a bar owner last month in far south suburban Momence has pleaded not guilty.
A man is dead after being shoved down a flight of stairs during a fight in Chicago's River North district early Monday.
