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Investigators received over 20 cyber tips from the National Center for Missing and Exploited Children related to a specific online account that had been used for child exploitation.
The German shepherds were being transported to O'Hare International Airport to Michigan City, Indiana, for training this past Friday – when the box truck's air conditioning malfunctioned.
The German shepherds were being transported to O'Hare International Airport to Michigan City, Indiana, for training for police work this past Friday – when the box truck's air conditioning malfunctioned.
Parents and students recently started getting letters confirming a five-day breach back in November in the Crown Point Community School Corporation's network system.
Parents and students recently started getting letters confirming a five-day breach back in November in the Crown Point Community School Corporation's network system. But it's the letters themselves, and a lack of communication about the issue, that are now causing more concern. CBS 2 Investigator Megan Hickey reports.
Witnesses say that the bicyclist crossed northbound through the intersection on a red light and was struck by a white Pontiac Torrent that was traveling westbound on Ridge Road.
Since this happened, CBS 2 has spoken with experts in this field who claim this was avoidable.
Since this happened, CBS 2 has spoken with experts in this field who claim this was avoidable.
Since this happened, CBS 2 has spoken with experts in this field who have unilaterally said this was not supposed to happen. They claim this was avoidable.
Police also said after speaking with those involved, this was not an act of animal cruelty or neglect, but a mechanical failure of the air conditioning unit.
Multiple dogs being taken from Chicago to a K9 training facility in Michigan City died on Thursday after the air conditioning unit in a cargo area they were being held in failed.
The famous Pierogi Fest kicks off Friday in Whiting, Indiana. The fun and quirky event brings together dozens of food vendors, performers, and parade goers every year. Former CBS 2 Meteorologist Steve Baskerville is serving as the Grand Marshal of the parade.
The famous Pierogi Fest kicks off Friday in Whiting, Indiana. The fun and quirky event brings together dozens of food vendors, performers, and parade goers every year. CBS 2's Lauren Victory spoke to some of the younger participants on Friday.
The famous Pierogi Fest kicks off Friday in Whiting, Indiana. The fun and quirky event brings together dozens of food vendors, performers, and parade goers every year.
"A little rain is not going to stop Pierogi Fest," Mr. Pierogi said. "I'm excited for three days of fun...I can't believe it's finally here."
The famous Pierogi Fest kicks off Friday in Whiting, Indiana. The fun and quirky event brings together dozens of food vendors, performers, and parade goers every year.
Traffic was being diverted late Wednesday. Indiana State Police warned drivers to avoid the area.
Indiana State Police said a tanker truck with a hazmat placard rolled over after crashing near Crown Point.
Take a look at Pierogi Plaza, a good spot to watch the parade go by on Friday night.
Supporters, including the mayor, said it would help stop violent crime, but gas station owners CBS 2 spoke to said they get a lot of business during those hours.
A suspect shot and killed a police K-9 in Gary, Indiana, on Thursday afternoon during a confrontation with police.
Police attempted to arrest Eric James King, 41, of Paoli, Indiana on a warrant for escape from Martin County.
Hammond Mayor Thomas McDermott has said if this ordinance gets on his desk, he will sign it.
The shooting at Perry County Memorial Hospital killed Tell City Sgt. Heather Glenn and Sean Hubert, 34, state police said.
A shooting investigation was under way Wednesday morning on busy Lincoln Avenue in Chicago's Budlong Woods neighborhood.
Several police officers were injured after a crash in Chicago's Mount Greenwood neighborhood early Wednesday morning.
A school bus aide charged in connection with a shooting on a bus in Chicago's Bridgeport neighborhood was set to appear in court for a detention hearing Wednesday.
Illinois' senior senator, the Judiciary Committee's top Democrat, opened Tuesday's oversight hearing by accusing the director of turning the bureau's powers against President Trump's political opponents.
The future of Rate Field is back in the spotlight on Wednesday.
Illinois' senior senator, the Judiciary Committee's top Democrat, opened Tuesday's oversight hearing by accusing the director of turning the bureau's powers against President Trump's political opponents.
Three Chicago City Council members announced they have negotiated a revised parking meter deal with New York-based Stonepeak Partners to the benefit of the city.
The Legislative Ethics Commission has appointed David Risley acting legislative inspector general effective the day following the Sept. 30 resignation of his predecessor.
The Kennedy Center board, which is filled with President Trump's allies, is set to vote Tuesday on a new plan to close the center for two years of renovations.
President Trump has thrown his support behind Darren Bailey, the Republican candidate for Illinois governor.
Nicor customers will get a break on their bills this fall after Illinois Attorney General Kwame Roul reached an agreement with the utility to cut $140 million from its requested rate hike.
Drivers in Chicago and beyond were paying the highest gas prices ever recorded for the Labor Day holiday as millions of Americans were making their way home on Monday.
Around 115 million domestic and international tourists visited Illinois last year, pushing visitor spending past $50 billion for the first time and generating more than $88 billion in total economic impact.
Illinois Attorney General Kwame Raoul filed a lawsuit Thursday against ABC Plumbing, Heating, Cooling & Electric Inc., alleging deceptive business practices.
Cook County homeowners are again facing a sharper increase in property taxes this year than businesses, the Office of Cook County Treasurer Maria Pappas announced Monday.
A judge on Tuesday was expected to place two shuttered Chicago-area safety-net hospitals into receivership.
Cardinal Blase Cupich and a group of Catholic nuns have joined a federal lawsuit challenging Illinois' Medical Aid in Dying law, which is set to take effect in just over a week.
Flies have been everywhere this summer in the Chicago area, and some of them bite. But why is this happening?
Prime Healthcare is drawing criticism after announcing it will stop obstetrics services at three Chicago-area hospitals.
The Chicago Department of Public Health on Tuesday announced two human cases and one death from the West Nile virus in the city this year, and one of those two people has died.
The future of Rate Field is back in the spotlight on Wednesday.
Plans for a new Chicago White Sox stadium in the South Loop have residents near the existing ballpark in Bridgeport concerned, not just because the team might be leaving, but also what might be coming nearby.
A new report from the University of Illinois Chicago said federal immigration enforcement led to $1.26 billion in unspent money at retail establishments and restaurants in Cook County.
Around 115 million domestic and international tourists visited Illinois last year, pushing visitor spending past $50 billion for the first time and generating more than $88 billion in total economic impact.
A new Whole Foods Market is coming to Chicago's Old Town neighborhood.
Aaron Rowe, Beoga, Lukas Graham and Finneas all released statements Tuesday on Instagram saying they were withdrawing from Ed Sheeran's tour.
Performer Macklemore is being dropped from Ed Sheeran's Loop tour after making on-stage statements that some found controversial.
Dubbed the "Designer to the Stars," Bob Mackie won nine Emmy Awards, a Tony Award and was nominated for three Oscars.
The stage was set and the air was humid as rapper Ye, formerly known as Kanye West, took the stage for the first of two Chicago concerts at Soldier Field Thursday night.
James Fulton Engstrom, now a healthy teenager, was born without a pulse in 2010 — and his survival is the miracle the Catholic Church credited to Fulton Sheen's intercession, clearing the way for beatification.
Kids under 13 would not be able to use social media in the European Union if one leader gets her way.
A KNBC-TV 4 reporter and pilot were among those killed in the crash. Gwen Baungardner is following the investigation and what went wrong.
A shooting investigation was under way Wednesday morning on busy Lincoln Avenue in Chicago’s Budlong Woods neighborhood.
Several police officers were injured after a crash in Chicago's Mount Greenwood neighborhood early Wednesday morning.
A school bus aide charged in connection with a shooting on a bus in Chicago's Bridgeport neighborhood was set to appear in court for a detention hearing Wednesday.
Durbin opened Tuesday's oversight hearing by accusing the director of turning the bureau's powers against President Trump's political opponents.
The future of Rate Field is back in the spotlight on Wednesday.
A 16-year-old boy was shot while walking in Albany Park on Tuesday night.
A Cicero woman is suing Uber and a driver after the driver allegedly sexually assaulted her. She and her boyfriend said Uber hired him despite the driver having a criminal background.
A shooting investigation was under way Wednesday morning on busy Lincoln Avenue in Chicago's Budlong Woods neighborhood.
A Cicero woman is suing Uber and a driver after the driver allegedly sexually assaulted her. She and her boyfriend said Uber hired him despite the driver having a criminal background.
Both hospitals were supposed to be placed in receivership, but after five hours of closed-door negotiations on Tuesday, it is still unclear what the future holds for both hospitals.
Chicago police crime data show 255 reported crimes in the last two years on the two blocks where the former Hard Rock and Rainforest cafés sit vacant. Neighbors have been calling the city about the alley between them for six years.
A three-year effort by the Cook County Sheriff's Office to help bring down crime on the Magnificent Mile in downtown Chicago appears to be working.
Several lawsuits are challenging Illinois' medical aid in dying law that is set to take effect on Sept. 12, including one in federal court arguing the law discriminates against people with disabilities.
The Cubs (84-68) maintained a half-game lead over Philadelphia (83-68) for the top NL wild card.
The White Sox, who lost at least 100 games in each of the past three seasons, have held at least a share of first since July 4.
Indiana Fever guard Sophie Cunningham outlined the traits she wants in the WNBA's next commissioner — someone who values players, communicates openly, and can unite a diverse league.
Connor Bedard has been named the 37th captain of the Chicago Blackhawks, capping a busy offseason for the young center.
Chicago has won three of four and moved one-half game ahead of idle Philadelphia for the top NL wild card.
A shooting investigation was under way Wednesday morning on busy Lincoln Avenue in Chicago's Budlong Woods neighborhood.
A school bus aide charged in connection with a shooting on a bus in Chicago's Bridgeport neighborhood was set to appear in court for a detention hearing Wednesday.
Chicago police on Tuesday issued a community alert after a man groped a woman on a CTA Red Line subway platform downtown.
A $30,000 reward is being offered for information leading to the arrest and indictment of the person who shot and killed a 911 dispatcher in the Back of the Yards neighborhood last week.
A 15-year-old girl returned to court Monday to face murder charges, after authorities said she was one of a few people responsible for pushing a man out of a moving Chicago Transit Authority Red Line train.
