Illinois State Police respond to report of shooting on Dan Ryan expressway near West 83rd Street
Illinois State Police are investigating following a shooting on the Dan Ryan expressway Sunday morning.
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One person is dead in 2-vehicle crash on I-290 near Harlem Ave.
ISP said it happened in the westbound lane on I-290 near Harlem Avenue in Cook County around 8:52 a.m.
Chicago woman killed after crashing into guard rail on Interstate 94
A woman is dead after crashing into a guard rail on I-94 early Saturday morning.
A state trooper was left disabled in a crash, and now the driver is catching a break
Scott's Law requires drivers to slow down and move over when you approach emergency vehicles with their hazard lights flashing – but is it just tough talk?
Wife furious after crash leaves state trooper disabled, driver ends up catching break
Scott's Law requires drivers to slow down and move over when you approach emergency vehicles with their hazard lights flashing – but is it just tough talk? CBS 2's Charlie De Mar reports.
2 dead, 2 hospitalized after rollover crash on Eisenhower Expressway
Two people are dead following a rollover crash on the Eisenhower Expressway early Sunday morning.
Illinois State Police offer incentives in hopes of adding to ranks
"We are pushing hard," said ISP Director Brendan Kelly. "We are trying to compete very aggressively."
Illinois State Police offer hiring incentives as they struggle to recruit
The head of the Illinois State Police is offering hiring incentives – hoping to add hundreds to the ranks. CBS 2 Political Investigator Dana Kozlov reports.
ISP: 2 suspects dead after jumping into Little Calumet River following chase; 3 others in custody
Two suspects are dead, and three others are in custody following a chase with Illinois State Police Saturday morning.
License plate readers help catch suspect in shooting that killed two on Stevenson Expressway
The license plate readers helped Chicago Police, Illinois State Police, and Cicero Police coordinate and make the arrest.
ISP: Officials investigate shooting on Eisenhower Expressway overnight
Illinois State Police are investigating a shooting on the Eisenhower Expressway overnight that left one man hospitalized.
Illinois State Police trooper injured when driver hit stopped squad car on Bishop Ford Freeway
The 73-year-old woman driving the car that hit the trooper's vehicle has been charged with violating Scott's Law, also known as the "Move Over Law."
ISP: Carjacking pursuit on Interstate 94 ends in crash; 6 suspects in custody
Six suspects were taken into custody following a pursuit Saturday morning.
Shots fired at vehicle on Stony Island Feeder ramp for Bishop Ford Freeway
No one was injured in the shooting, but the victim's vehicle might have been damaged by a bullet.
5 injured including suspects in Bishop Ford expressway rollover crash following ISP pursuit
Illinois State Police are investigating a rollover crash in Dolton.
Illinois State Police investigate Sauk Village Police shooting of juvenile
Police say it happened as officers were trying to arrest the boy Friday.
New technology aims to spot drunk driving
It calls for the technology to track a driver's blood alcohol level for impairment.
New law will require automakers to install anti-drunken driving tech
A new federal law will require all automakers to install technology that can detect drunken or impaired driving. CBS 2 Investigator Megan Hickey reports.
New law will require automakers to install anti-drunken driving tech
A new federal law will require all automakers to install technology that can detect drunken or impaired driving.
New law requires auto technology that prevents drunken driving
Technology detecting drunken drivers will soon be required in all new cars, but “soon” means 2026. CBS 2 Investigator Megan Hickey reports.
Illinois State Trooper Struck By Drunk Driver During Separate DUI Investigation
An ISP Trooper was struck by a drunk driver while assisting in a separate DUI investigation early Saturday morning.
5 State Police Cruisers Struck By Drivers Around Illinois During Snowstorm Thursday, Including One In I-39 Pileup
Five Illinois State Police cruisers were struck during the winter storm on Thursday – one of them in DuPage County and four downstate, including in a 100-car pileup east of Peoria and north of Bloomington-Normal.
3 Years After Henry Pratt Company Shooting In Aurora, Officials Are Pleased With Progress In Closing FOID Card System Loopholes The Incident Exposed
The Henry Pratt Company shooting that killed five people in Aurora exposed major loopholes in the Illinois Firearm Owners Identification Card system. Three years later, CBS 2 Investigator Megan Hickey checked on the progress made to close those gaps.
Pair Charged With Blocking Traffic On Eisenhower Expressway In December To Perform Dangerous Driving Stunts
It looked like a scene from the "Fast and the Furious" movies, but it was real.
Illinois State Police Announce Charges Against 20 People In Connection With Expressway Shootings
"If we want to reduce crime, we have to solve crimes, and we have to make the investments in communities to avert the underlying causes of criminal activity," Gov. JB Pritzker said.
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3 people shot in Lakeview East; CPD sergeant punched hours earlier
Police said the shooting took place around 1:30 a.m. at the intersection of Barry Avenue, Clark and Halsted streets.
1 man in serious condition, another man injured in River North shooting
A 29-year-old man is in serious condition at Northwestern Hospital.
Baby among 5 dead, 20 wounded in weekend shootings across Chicago
At least five people are dead, and 22 others are wounded after shootings across the Chicago as of Sunday.
Chicago First Alert Weather: Sunshine Monday
Monday's temperatures will be in the upper 70s.
Rep. Mary Miller draws criticism calling overturning of Roe v. Wade victory for 'White life'; says she misspoke
Miller's campaign spokesperson said she misspoke, saying Miller meant to say "a historic victory for right to life by the Supreme Court.
Car crashes into group at picnic, injuring 6
The group was enjoying a relaxing picnic on a gorgeous quiet summer night at Schiller Woods, but that changed in a flash.
Gary Police officer shoots suspect while responding to call of person with a gun
Police gave few details but said the suspect with the gun was "making the residence unsafe."
Thousands line streets as Chicago Pride Parade returns for first time since 2019
The turnout was expected to be bigger than ever.
Firefighters put out fire in commercial building on Chicago's Northwest Side
The building partially collapsed, but no injuries were reported.
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3 people shot in Lakeview East; CPD sergeant punched hours earlier
Police said the shooting took place around 1:30 a.m. at the intersection of Barry Avenue, Clark and Halsted streets.
1 man in serious condition, another man injured in River North shooting
A 29-year-old man is in serious condition at Northwestern Hospital.
Baby among 5 dead, 20 wounded in weekend shootings across Chicago
At least five people are dead, and 22 others are wounded after shootings across the Chicago as of Sunday.
Chicago First Alert Weather: Sunshine Monday
Monday's temperatures will be in the upper 70s.
Rep. Mary Miller draws criticism calling overturning of Roe v. Wade victory for 'White life'; says she misspoke
Miller's campaign spokesperson said she misspoke, saying Miller meant to say "a historic victory for right to life by the Supreme Court.
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Woman without one document for foreign citizenship application, broken forklift blamed
Cutting through bureaucratic red tape can be frustrating – but red tape is not the reason for one west suburban woman's frustration.
Bid to raise threshold for speed camera tickets stalls; Lightfoot allies delay final vote
Ald. Anthony Beale has been trying for more than a year to raise the threshold for speed camera tickets from 6 mph over the limit back to the original to 10 mph.
Aldermen defy Lightfoot, advance plan to raise threshold for speed camera tickets back to 10 mph
"We've been trying to right the wrong on this corrupt red light camera/speed light camera system," said Ald. Anthony Beale (9th).
Ald. Anthony Beale hopes for vote on proposal to repeal lower 6mph threshold for speed camera tickets
One Chicago alderman is hoping the fourth time is the charm when it comes to changing Chicago's speed camera tickets and fines.
Underground Aunties Networks seek to help women obtain legal abortions
CBS 2 Investigator Megan Hickey spoke with two organizers from Auntie Network USA as they were preparing for the justices' decision.
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Abortion rights advocates protest at Federal Plaza, march downtown following Roe v. Wade decision
The rally and march comes after the Supreme Court's decision to overturn Roe V. Wade decision Friday.
Former President Barack Obama drops by Presidential Center construction site
Former President and former Kenwood neighborhood resident Barack Obama and a surprise visit to Chicago on Friday.
With Roe v. Wade gone, Chicago's LGBTQ+ community worries their rights could be next
"Everything is on the table now, and it's all going to be affected," said Ryan McIntyre, "and I think that this is just the first strike – the first blow."
Supreme Court strikes down Roe v. Wade in seismic shift for abortion rights
The Supreme Court issued its highly anticipated decision in a case involving a Mississippi law banning abortions after 15 weeks of pregnancy.
Attempts to ban abortion are 'really suppress women,' advocate says after U.S. Supreme Court overturns Roe v. Wade
Some women who say their lives were changed forever because of their access to abortion were angry and disappointed at the U.S. Supreme Court ruling overturning Roe v. Wade on Friday.
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After losing rental income, Chicago man gets stuck with long wait from state assistance program
Rental income was part of a Chicago man's retirement plan, but that hit a snag when his renters lost their jobs during the pandemic.
Kroger, Walgreens recall pain medications over faulty child-proofing
There's nothing wrong with the medication, but the bottles don't meet standards for child resistance.
Woman loses $17,000 in gift card scam perpetrated by Microsoft security impostor
Woodfield Mall in Schaumburg was the site of a post-Christmas shopping spree that Cynthia DeSimone still regrets months later – and it wasn't her idea at all.
Getting Hosed: D.C. has an app to warn customers of high water usage; could Chicago use the same?
What if there were a way to get warnings about high water usage before the bill arrived in the mail?
Getting Hosed: Chicago landlord receives water bill for $10,000, with no warning
How does a City of Chicago water bill for $70 turn into a $10,000 tab from one bill to the next?
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Supreme Court overturns Roe v. Wade
The Supreme Court Friday overturned the landmark 1973 Roe v. Wade ruling, which guaranteed a woman's right to abortion. The ruling sends the issue back to the states. CBS News chief legal correspondent Jan Crawford reports.
Wisconsin doctors halt abortions after Roe v. Wade overturned
Wisconsin has an 1849 law that bans abortion, except to save the life of the mother, but whether that law is enforceable is expected to be challenged in court.
COVID-19 vaccines to be available for younger children soon, but many parents still hesitant
A Kaiser poll taken earlier this spring found fewer than one in five parents would get their children under 5 vaccinated right away.
CDC and FDA clear the way for COVID vaccines for kids under 5
Panels of outside vaccine advisers to the CDC and FDA both voted unanimously this week to back the shots from Moderna as well as Pfizer and BioNTech.
Chicago, Cook County suburbs return to medium COVID-19 risk level
"We have been trending in the right direction of late with lower case rates and very few hospitalizations and deaths from COVID-19, so we're happy to see this," Chicago Department of Public Health Commissioner Dr. Allison Arwady said.
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Billionaire Ken Griffin moving Chicago-based hedge fund Citadel to Miami
In a note to employees at Citadel, Griffin announced he already has moved his family to Miami, and will soon be bringing the company with him, though some Citadel employees will remain in Chicago.
Chicago company using fungi from Yellowstone to grow vegan protein products
The edible fungi was discovered as part of a NASA-funded research mission about life in extreme environments.
Black-owned and operated craft coffee shop works to expand, and to inspire entrepreneurs
The coffee shop wants to support Black, Latinx, and women entrepreneurs get their own start.
Kellogg to split into three companies, with snack division headquarters in Chicago
The snack company – which accounts for 80% of Kellogg's current sales – will have dual campuses in Battle Creek and Chicago, with its headquarters in Chicago.
Chicago-based Mondelez buys Clif Bar & Co. for $3 billion
The company will get the Clif, LUNA and Clif Kids brands of bars.
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Wolves beat Springfield Thunderbirds in Game 5 to win Calder Cup
The Chicago Wolves are now the first American Hockey League team in 22 years to achieve two shutouts in the finals.
White Sox score one run as they lose to Orioles; heated exchange Kopech's pitch hits Baltimore's Mateo
Austin Voth and four relievers combined on a one-hitter, Jorge Mateo had a heated exchange with White Sox starter Michael Kopech after getting nailed by a pitch and the Baltimore Orioles beat Chicago on Friday night.
Hendricks carries shutout into 8th, Cubs blank Cardinals
Kyle Hendricks carried a shutout into the eighth inning and Nico Hoerner homered to help the Chicago Cubs to a win over the St. Louis Cardinals on Friday night.
Wolves beat Springfield Thunderbirds in Game 4 and are now a win away from Calder Cup
The Wolves are now one win from the Calder Cup, after they topped the Springfield Thunderbirds in Game 4 of the finals.
Steph Curry's "Underrated Golf Tour" makes debut at Cog Hill
Curry has helped start a new tour to help some potential future greats, and provide opportunities, especially for those underserved and underrepresented in the game of golf.
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Rhapsody Theater celebrates grand opening in historic Rogers Park space
The official debut of the 200-seat space Tuesday evening featured magician Carisa Hendrix – better known by her stage name, Miss Lucy Darling.
Volunteer men's chorus The Jolly Boys celebrate 75 years performing
For the last three quarters of a century, the Jolly Boys have shared their song throughout Chicagoland.
Chicago's Jennifer Hudson is now part of exclusive EGOT club with Tony win for 'A Strange Loop'
Hudson produced the new musical "A Strange Loop" which won for Best Musical Sunday night.
Jury awards millions to Johnny Depp, less to Amber Heard in libel suits
The judge said state law caps punitive damages at $350,000, meaning Depp's award would total $10.35 million.
After successful inaugural event, organizers hope to make Sueños Music Festival into a Chicago tradition
The Sueños Music Festival transformed Grant Park into a colorful celebration of Latino culture this past Memorial Day Weekend.
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2 men shot in River North on State Street
A 29-year-old man is in serious condition at Northwestern Hospital.
Woman in critical condition among 3 people shot in Lakeview East
Police said the shooting took place around 1:30 a.m. at the intersection of Barry Avenue, Clark and Halsted streets.
Chicago First Alert Weather: Sunshine Monday
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Chicago First Alert Weather: Cooler temps to start the workweek
CBS 2 Meteorologist Robb Ellis has the 10 p.m. forecast for Sunday, June 17, 2022.
ACLU executive director concerned same sex marriage could eventually be at risk
She says the best things people can do are get out and make their feelings known and, of course, vote.
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