Dozens of bodies, cremated remains found inside Jeffersonville funeral home
Over 30 bodies and 16 cremated remains were found.
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Operation Dry Water to target boating under the influence in Indiana during holiday weekend
Alcohol is the leading contributing factor in recreational boating deaths.
Indiana transgender girl athlete raises voice against school sports ban
Transgender girls in Indiana are now banned from playing on girls' teams at schools in that state.
Indiana transgender girl raises voice against school sports ban
Transgender girls in Indiana are now banned from playing on girls' teams at schools in that state. CBS 2's Marissa Perlman reports.
New Indiana law aims to address state's nursing shortage
The Indiana Hospital Association said the state will still need about 5,000 more nurses by 2031.
Planned Parenthood of Illinois prepares for huge spike in demand for abortion services
Every state that borders Illinois has or could soon have restrictions on abortion in the wake of the striking down of Roe v. Wade.
Planned Parenthood of Illinois prepares for huge spike in demand for abortion services
Every state that borders Illinois has or could soon have restrictions on abortion in the wake of the striking down of Roe v. Wade. CBS 2's Chris Tye reports.
Northwest Indiana World War II vet is Grand Marshal for Independence Day parade
"I'm ready to go. I just don't know how to tell ya how great I feel about it, especially my own city."
Insurance company denies homeowner's claim after roof caves in
Insurance company says it's not responsible for rot and deterioration.
Inside the shocking discoveries of fetal remains on Dr. Ulrich Klopfer's property, from those on the
The case rattled veteran crime scene investigators - thousands of fetal remains were found hidden in the Will County home of one of the nation's most controversial abortion doctors. For the first time Wednesday night, we heard the voices of those on the front lines. CBS 2's Chris Tye reports.
Indiana lawmakers override Gov. Eric Holcomb's veto of transgender sports ban
Indiana law now bans transgender females from competing in girls school sports, joining about more than a dozen other states adopting similar laws in the past two years.
Gary school used as a neighborhood dump looks to get cleaned up
It's hard to see the potential in a place when all you see is trash everywhere. But an abandoned school in Gary, Indiana is being repurposed and neighbors say the change can't come soon enough. CBS 2's Tim McNicholas reports.
FBI warrant reveals new details in Delphi, Indiana murders
Chilling new details emerged Wednesday in the 2017 murders of two teen girls in Delphi, Indiana.
FBI search warrant obtained by podcast reveals possible details about killer of two girls in Delphi, Indiana
An FBI search warrant obtained by the "Murder Sheet" podcast said the bodies of Abby Williams, 13, and Liberty German, 14, lost a lot of blood.
Dramatic ending to nationwide manhunt after guard and inmate are found in Indiana
Alabama corrections official Vicky White and escaped capital murder suspect Casey Cole White were captured in Indiana on Monday after more than a week-long manhunt. Vicky White, who had been hospitalized after the pair was apprehended, died later Monday night. CBS 2's Charlie De Mar reports.
Body of missing Indianapolis man recovered on beach in Porter County
Body of missing Indianapolis man has been recovered.
Indiana National Guard sending aid to Ukrainian forces
Indiana National Guard providing aid to Ukrainian forces.
Man jumps into action to save another man trapped in a submerged pickup truck in Northwest Indiana
A man's date suit was left drenched in water and ruined when he jumped into a pond in Northwest Indiana recently – but he was more than happy to do it all to save a driver trapped in a submerged car. CBS 2's Jermont Terry reports.
Authorities rule 3-year-old Gary, Indiana girl was tortured to death
The death of a 3-year-old girl in Gary, Indiana last week has officially been ruled a homicide. CBS 2 Investigator Megan Hickey reports.
Autopsy determines Ariana Taylor, Gary woman whose body was found this week, died in accident
The preliminary autopsy findings indicate Taylor died from trauma from a motor vehicle accident, complicated with drowning.
Death of missing Gary woman, Ariana Taylor, ruled accident
The preliminary findings indicate she died from trauma from a motor vehicle accident, complicated with drowning.
Two contractors behind massive development in LaPorte, Indiana accused of tax fraud, money laundering
Undercover video obtained by the CBS 2 Investigators helped prosecutors make the case.
Two contractors behind development in LaPorte, Indiana accused of tax fraud, money laundering
Undercover video obtained by the CBS 2 Investigators helped prosecutors make the case. CBS 2 Investigator Megan Hickey reports.
Couple says mover charged them exorbitantly, damaged their property during cross-country move
This tale of a cross-country move involves the police coming for the mover, people's property being swapped, items arriving damaged, and a very frustrated couple. CBS 2's Tim McNicholas reports.
Body cam video shows Tahir Kelly fall on face as Michigan City officer uses Taser
Kelly's family said they believed the story from police didn't add up given the severity of his facial injuries. CBS 2 Investigator Megan Hickey reports.
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Highland Park mass shooting updates: suspect confesses to attack as community mourns
The suspect was ordered held without bail at his first court appearance on Wednesday, where prosecutors revealed he fired more than 80 rounds during the attack.
Gun recovered from Highland Park massacre suspect was reportedly picked up at Lake Villa shop
We called the Red Dot Arms store and asked them about it. All an employee would say is they aren't saying anything more on the subject.
How to help victims of the deadly mass shooting in Highland Park
Several GoFundMe pages, community projects, and other events have been organized to help the victims and their families after Monday's mass shooting at the July 4th parade in Highland Park.
Mourners embrace and cry at vigils for victims of Highland Park July 4th parade massacre
When the unthinkable happens, neighbors told Perlman they don't know what to do – other than be together.
Highland Park smoothie bowl shop owners thanked after rushing July 4th paradegoers to safety
For hours on after the Highland Park July 4th parade massacre, a local business owner held frightened paradegoers in her smoothie shop – some of them children.
Priest led crowd to shelter at Immaculate Conception Catholic Church after Highland Park massacre
For paradegoers the day of the July 4th massacre in Highland Park, one Roman Catholic church was a shelter from the chaos.
Chicago First Alert Weather: More Rain Ahead
Temps in the 80s by afternoon.
Chicago First Alert Weather: Cloudy and muggy conditions to continue through Friday
But then conditions are expected to be dry and sunny for the weekend.
Four people shot on street on Near West Side
At 8:32 p.m., a black Dodge sedan pulled up to a large group of people in the 1800 block of West Maypole Avenue, and three men got out and started firing into the crowd, police said.
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Highland Park mass shooting updates: suspect confesses to attack as community mourns
The suspect was ordered held without bail at his first court appearance on Wednesday, where prosecutors revealed he fired more than 80 rounds during the attack.
Gun recovered from Highland Park massacre suspect was reportedly picked up at Lake Villa shop
We called the Red Dot Arms store and asked them about it. All an employee would say is they aren't saying anything more on the subject.
How to help victims of the deadly mass shooting in Highland Park
Several GoFundMe pages, community projects, and other events have been organized to help the victims and their families after Monday's mass shooting at the July 4th parade in Highland Park.
Mourners embrace and cry at vigils for victims of Highland Park July 4th parade massacre
When the unthinkable happens, neighbors told Perlman they don't know what to do – other than be together.
Highland Park smoothie bowl shop owners thanked after rushing July 4th paradegoers to safety
For hours on after the Highland Park July 4th parade massacre, a local business owner held frightened paradegoers in her smoothie shop – some of them children.
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Gun recovered from Highland Park massacre suspect was reportedly picked up at Lake Villa shop
We called the Red Dot Arms store and asked them about it. All an employee would say is they aren't saying anything more on the subject.
What was significance of Highland Park parade shooting suspect's affinity to number 47, and inverse 7-4?
From imagery in his music videos to his face tattoos, accused Highland Park July 4th parade killer Robert "Bobby" Crimo III apparently had an affinity for the number 47.
Highland Park mass shooting suspect got FOID card despite previous encounters with police
The suspect in Monday's deadly mass shooting in Highland Park threatened to "kill everyone" with knives and swords in 2019, which raises the question of how Bobby Crimo was able to obtain a FOID card in 2020.
Chicago's Arab American community launches campaign to end racial profiling
Following a story we broke Thursday night on CBS 2, Chicago's Arab American community is demanding police end the use of suspicious activity reporting after a groundbreaking study found the reports were being used as tool for racial profiling.
Unfounded suspicious activity reports target Arabs, Muslims in routine activities, report shows
The report confirms what many have suspected for decades: being suspicious has less to do with what a person is doing, and more to do with what they look like.
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Congressman Kinzinger releases several threatening calls made to his office
Kinzinger said he's dealt with threats before, but it's never been this intense.
Former Ald. Patrick Daley Thompson sentenced to 4 months for tax fraud case
Thompson, the grandson of former Mayor Richard J. Daley and nephew of former Mayor Richard M. Daley, was found guilty in February on seven federal charges.
Ald. James Cappleman says he won't run for re-election in 2023
A former Franciscan friar and social worker, Cappleman has represented the 46th Ward, which includes the Uptown neighborhood and part of the Lakeview neighborhood, since 2011.
Kinzinger: "Stay tuned" for more evidence in Jan. 6 hearings; "There will be way more information"
At least two more hearings are scheduled this month that aim to show how Trump illegally directed a violent mob toward the Capitol on Jan. 6, and then failed to take quick action to stop the attack once it began.
Indiana transgender girl athlete raises voice against school sports ban
Transgender girls in Indiana are now banned from playing on girls' teams at schools in that state.
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Flight delays and cancellations are expected to be a disaster this holiday weekend
Buckle up for a weekend of travel chaos – starting Thursday, mass delays and cancellations are expected just to get worse heading into the holiday weekend.
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?
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New Indiana law aims to address state's nursing shortage
The Indiana Hospital Association said the state will still need about 5,000 more nurses by 2031.
Planned Parenthood of Illinois prepares for huge spike in demand for abortion services
Every state that borders Illinois has or could soon have restrictions on abortion in the wake of the striking down of Roe v. Wade.
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.
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Employees go on strike at Starbucks on Ridge Avenue in Edgewater
The employees said Starbucks has cut their hours and has forced the staff to do more with fewer people.
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.
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Vaughn, Garcia help White Sox rally, beat Twins 9-8 in 10
The White Sox trailed five times in the game and tied it each time before taking their first and only lead in extra innings to avoid a three-game sweep.
Minnesota ends Chicago's five-game winning streak
Chicago fell into a tie with Las Vegas in the WNBA Commissioner Cup standings with one game left to play for each team to determine homecourt advantage in the championship contest.
Cubs rally against Brewers' bullpen, win 2-1 at Milwaukee
After Brewers starter Corbin Burnes threw seven shutout innings, the Cubs broke through against Milwaukee's bullpen by scoring in each of the last two frames.
Kirilloff hits 2 homers as Twins pound White Sox 8-2
Michael Kopech (2-6) allowed just just five home runs in his first 14 starts and none in his first seven outings at home. But things sure were different for him this time.
Suzuki homers again, Hendricks hurt as Cubs top Brewers 8-3
Seiya Suzuki broke a 2-all tie and put the Cubs ahead for good by lining a two-run shot just to the right of the left-field foul pole in the fifth inning.
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"The Challenge: USA" premieres July 6 on CBS
The new show features former competitors from "Survivor," "Big Brother," "The Amazing Race" and "Love Island."
Chicago July 4 Fireworks 2022: Where and when to watch shows around the area
Celebrate the Fourth of July with these fireworks shows around the Chicagoland area.
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.
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Chicago First Alert Weather: Cloudy and muggy pattern
CBS 2 Meteorologist Robb Ellis has your 10 p.m. First Alert Weather forecast for Wednesday, July 6, 2022.
At least one gun recovered from Highland Park massacre suspect was reportedly picked up at Lake Vill
The CBS 2 investigators have been tracking the weapons purchased by the gunman in the July 4th Highland Park parade massacre. That search sent CBS 2 investigator Dave Savini to the Red Dot Arms store Lake Villa store.
2019 report notes police filed to have Highland Park shooting suspect deemed 'Clear and Present Dang
Such as designation could have prevented Crimo from purchasing a firearm. But Illinois State Police Director Brendan Kelly said earlier in the day that there was not sufficient evidence to deem Crimo a Clear and Present Danger.
Smoothie bowl shop owners rushed paradegoers to safety amid massacre in Highland Park
For hours on after the Highland Park July 4th parade massacre, a local business owner held frightened paradegoers in her smoothie shop – some of them children. CBS 2's Charlie De Mar reports.
Priest, parishioners, and strangers hide from shooter in church
For paradegoers the day of the July 4th massacre in Highland Park, one Roman Catholic church was a shelter from the chaos. CBS 2's Jermont Terry reports.
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