Shooting near scene of CTA train crash leaves man dead
The unrelated shooting happened near the Howard terminal in Rogers Park.
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Police say former worker at Rogers Park Popeyes trashed restaurant, stole money
New video shows a man throwing raw chicken and eggs on the floor of the kitchen.
Video shows man trashing Rogers Park Popeyes; police say he was an employee
The video shows a man throwing raw chicken and eggs on the floor of the kitchen at the Popeye's at 1959 W. Howard St., near Damen Avenue.
Derailment, power outage leave passengers stuck on Red Line train in Rogers Park
Firefighters helped them all get off safely. No injuries were reported.
Gullivers Pizza And Pub To Close After 56 Years In Operation In West Rogers Park
Chicago is losing a legendary pizza palace that has been a mainstay in West Rogers Park for 56 years.
Artist Nate Baranowski Uses Chalk Art To Bring Halloween Festivity To Howard Street In Rogers Park
A Rogers Park street corner was made more festive than usual this weekend.
Grisly Shooting Spree From South Side To Evanston Leaves At Least 3 People Dead, Several Injured; Gunman Later Shot Dead By Police
A man went on a shooting spree through multiple South Side neighborhoods and then north all the way to Evanston on Saturday – leaving three people dead and several others injured – before he was shot dead by police.
One Man Struck With Pellet Gunfire, Another Shot And Wounded During Fight, Within Blocks In Rogers Park Sunday Morning
A man was shot and wounded during a fight in an alley in Rogers Park in broad daylight Sunday.
Evanston Sees 3 Homicides Within 4 Days After None At All Since Beginning Of Year
Evanston has seen three murders in just the past week, after not seeing a killing since the beginning of the year.
54-Year-Old Man Shot, Killed By Stray Bullet While Riding Bike In Rogers Park Overnight
Police said a 54-year-old man was shot and killed by a stray bullet while riding his bike.
2 Arrested In Connection With Fatal Shooting At Howard Street Red Line In Rogers Park
Man Shot Dead At Howard Street Red Line, Causing CTA Delays
A shooting on the platform at the Howard Street Red Line in the Rogers Park neighborhood has left one person dead.
Man Injured After Shots Fired At Vehicle In Evanston
The bullet struck and shattered the victim's driver's side window. He was struck in the face by glass fragments and taken to the hospital with non-life-threatening injuries.
Woman Killed In Rogers Park Hit-And-Run
Police are searching for the driver of an SUV that fatally struck a 63-year-old north suburban woman Sunday and then drove away from the scene in the Rogers Park neighborhood on the North Side.
Exotic Snake Found On Skokie Parkway
About 7 p.m., someone found the snake — possibly a boa constrictor — in the grass just off Parkside Avenue near Howard Street, according to Skokie police Sgt. Tim Gramins.
Evanston Cops Seek Witnesses To Drive-By Shooting
Police in north suburban Evanston were asking for help tracking down the shooter or shooters involved in a drive-by that left two young men wounded over the weekend.
Bicyclist Struck And Killed By Vehicle In Niles
Jeremy Ghisols, 39, of the 5500 block of North Mulligan Avenue, was stuck by a vehicle Friday while riding a bike in the 6800 block of West Howard Street.
Man Fatally Shot In Rogers Park
One man was killed and another was wounded in a shooting Friday afternoon in the Rogers Park neighborhood on the North Side.
1 Killed, 2 Wounded In Rogers Park Shooting
About 7:20 p.m., three men, ages 27, 25 and 36, were in a convenience store in the 1600 block of West Howard Street when someone standing across the street opened fire.
Jury Selection Begins In 1999 Armed Robbery Case
The bizarre case of a 43-year-old former Gurnee woman who was acquitted on charges that she stabbed her husband to death only to flee the country after being accused in 1999 of an armed robbery and home invasion goes to trial this week in Lake County Circuit Court.
2 Dead, 10 Wounded In Shootings Overnight
Two people were killed and at least 10 others were wounded by gunfire across Chicago since Tuesday evening.
1 Dead, 4 Injured In Rogers Park Crash
The car was speeding when the driver lost control and struck a tree.
Man Critically Wounded In Evanston Shooting
The victim, an Evanston resident, was shot multiple times as he got out of a vehicle.
2 Men Dead After Shooting, Crash On Busy Sheridan Road
Police are looking for the person who shot and killed two men in traffic overnight in the Rogers Park neighborhood.
Man Shot, Wounded Near Howard Street 'L' Terminal
Police Monday morning were searching for a suspect who shot a man near the Howard Street 'L' terminal in Rogers Park.
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With five games to go for Bears, Eberflus says he's focused on the field
So far, some challenges this year – Eberflus' second – have led to just four wins.
Chicago First Alert Weather: Snow showers coming Tuesday morning
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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.
Virginia house explodes where officers were trying to serve a search warrant
Police in a Virginia suburb of the nation's capital are investigating an explosion at a residence where officers were trying to serve a search warrant Monday.
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Foxx calls findings on how many Black women were victims of crime in 2022 "jarring"
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3-year-old boy dead after being shot in Northwest Indiana
Police were on the scene in Merrillville at 79th Avenue near Lincoln Highway.
Stolen car being pursued by police causes crashes, panic on Dan Ryan Expressway
Everyone in the stolen white Infiniti took off running, and remained on the run late Monday night.
Limo driver shot, killed in Chicago's Austin neighborhood
Family members said Mohammed K. Al Hijoj was a husband, a father of three, and a well-known and respected driver.
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Foxx calls findings on how many Black women were victims of crime in 2022 "jarring"
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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.
Could 'design flaw' blamed for Yellow Line accident be a broader problem on the CTA?
The National Transportation Safety Board said the Chicago Transit Authority was operating on out-of-date information with regard to stopping lengths.
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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.
Prosecutors detail plan for former Ald. Burke to be paid by developer
With thousands of undercover recordings at their disposal, federal prosecutors spent the week laying out how Burke wanted to be paid for helping the developers of the Old Post Office.
Sandra Day O'Connor, first woman on the Supreme Court, dies at 93
Sandra Day O'Connor was appointed to the U.S. Supreme Court by President Ronald Reagan in 1981, and she retired in 2006.
George Santos expelled from Congress in historic House vote
Rep. George Santos is just the sixth House member in U.S. history to be expelled and the first in more than 20 years.
Emotions run high as Evanston commission weighs resolution for Israel-Hamas cease-fire
People lined up to let city leaders know where they stand on the emotional issue.
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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.
Whereabouts of Chicago area woman's 2019 tax return is a mystery for more than three years
CBS 2's Lauren Victory unraveled what went wrong.
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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.
Peaches, plums, nectarines recalled due to deadly listeria outbreak
CDC investigating fruit from HMC Farms after one person died and 10 are hospitalized following a listeria outbreak.
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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.
Chicago's Big Shoulders Coffee tops list of best independent coffee shops
"With multiple locations in the Chicago area, Big Shoulders Coffee is a must-stop for no-nonsense artisan beans, roasted to perfection," USA Today wrote.
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With five games to go for Bears, Eberflus says he's focused on the field
So far, some challenges this year – Eberflus' second – have led to just four wins.
Blackhawks' scoring woes continue in 4-1 loss to Wild
Taylor Raddysh scored in the third period for Chicago, which has been outscored 13-2 during its three-game losing streak.
Top Illinois boys basketball recruit commits to staying in-state for college
Morez Johnson Jr. is the top-rated recruit in Illinois in the Class of 2024 and a top-30 prospect in the nation.
White scores season-high 31 as Bulls beat Pelicans 124-118
Coby White scored a season-high 31 points, DeMar DeRozan added 24 points and 10 assists, and the Chicago Bulls beat the New Orleans Pelicans 124-118 on Saturday night.
Blackhawks fall to Winnipeg Jets 3-1 for third loss in four games
Morgan Barron snapped a tie in the second period, and the Winnipeg Jets beat Connor Bedard and the Chicago Blackhawks 3-1.
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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.
Daryl Hall gets restraining order against John Oates
The pair made up the pop rock duo Hall & Oates, and put out 18 studio albums together.
"Blue Bloods" wrapping up in 2024 after its 14th season
A long-time anchor to the Network's successful Friday night lineup, "Blue Bloods" is Friday's #1 primetime program and the #3 broadcast drama on television.
The Rolling Stones tour coming to Chicago's Soldier Field in June
The Solider Field show is scheduled for June 27, 2024.
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Chicago First Alert Weather: Snow increases after midnight
CBS 2 Chief Meteorologist Albert Ramon has your 10 p.m. First Alert Weather forecast for Monday, Dec. 4, 2023.
Pothole flattens tires in northwest Chicago suburbs
IDOT repaired the pothole Monday afternoon on Route 53 in Rolling Meadows.
Gurnee offers heroes' bravery during rescues in traffic crashes
The heroes -- a police officer and three other people -- made rescues in two different crashes involving serious injuries.
State's Attorney Kim Foxx at the injustices faced by Black women
Long before Kim Foxx became the first Black woman to serve as Cook County state's attorney, she was all too familiar with crime – having been traumatized over and over again as a young girl. Foxx talked with CBS 2 Investigator Dorothy Tucker about her story of survival, and the injustices Black women face in the city of Chicago.
Limo company colleagues remember driver who was shot and killed
Mohammed "Moe" Al Hijoj's colleagues' main concern was why he was driving on Chicago’s West Side. CBS 2's Charlie De Mar reports.
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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.
3-year-old boy dead after being shot in Northwest Indiana
Police were on the scene in Merrillville at 79th Avenue near Lincoln Highway.
Stolen car being pursued by police causes crashes, panic on Dan Ryan Expressway
Everyone in the stolen white Infiniti took off running, and remained on the run late Monday night.
Robbers hold up Gold Coast Walgreens at gunpoint
Police said the robbers restrained a 23-year-old man while removing an unknown amount of money.
Woman charged in fatal shooting at Oakbrook Terrace hotel, following argument at hotel pool
Latrice Phillips, 51, is charged with first-degree murder in the slaying of 33-year-old Calvin Truitt.
