Skulls seized addressed for Iowa at O'Hare's International Mail Facility
Customs agents make a strange discovery at O'Hare's international mail facility.
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6 teens charged with murder in alleged drive-by shooting outside Iowa school
Police said Tuesday the 15-year-old victim was the intended target of the shooting.
3 teens in critical condition after shooting outside high school in Des Moines, Iowa
The school is locked down and residents are asked to stay clear. Streets around the school have been shut down.
Tornado kills 6 people, including 2 children in Iowa
Six people including two children have died in a tornado near Des Moines, Iowa.
Everything Goes Iowa's Way As Northwestern Falls
Iowa's Jordan Bohannon left the court for the final time in the No. 24 Hawkeyes' win over the Northwestern Wildcats on Monday.
Iowa Family Receives Postcard From Great Grandmother Decades Later
74 years after the trip an Iowa family gets a special postcard in the mail.
Cockburn, Plummer Dominant As Illini Beat Iowa
Brad Underwood and the Illini visited Iowa Monday night, trying to improve to 2-0 in conference play.
Yankees-White Sox Game At Field Of Dreams Is A Trip Of Nostalgic Joy For Many
More than 30 years ago, a cornfield in Dyersville, Iowa was transformed into a big-screen field of dreams. On Thursday night, "Field of Dreams" became a reality for baseball fans.
White Sox, Yankees Go Deep Into Corn In 'Field Of Dreams' Game, White Sox Win With Hollywood Ending
In the long-awaited "Field of Dreams" game, Tim Anderson hit the eighth homer -- a two-run liner in the ninth inning that lifted the White Sox over the Yankees in a thriller.
A Dream To Come True For Many As White Sox Prepare To Take On Yankees At Field Of Dreams In Iowa
Film fans, baseball fans – and of course, fans of both of the above – have been waiting more than three decades for a moment that will happen on Thursday.
White Sox 14-And-Under Amateur City Elite Team Takes On Yankees Counterparts At Field Of Dreams In Iowa
It was delayed a year because of the pandemic, but the White Sox will finally get a chance to play a game in the cornfields of Dyersville, Iowa – the Field of Dreams.
Iowa Man Who Had Guns At W Chicago Lakeshore Hotel 'Didn't Mean To Startle'
Casteel's attorney says he was in Chicago during the July Fourth holiday weekend to propose to his girlfriend.
Prosecutors: Chicago Man Fired 10 Shots At Wounded Iowa Deputy
The suspect allegedly stole Halverson's service weapon and fled. Halverson remained hospitalized in stable condition Tuesday at University of Iowa Hospitals and Clinics in Iowa City.
Environmentalist Chad Pregracke Wants To Turn Old I-80 Bridge Over Mississippi River Into Crossing For Bison
What to do with an old bridge after a replacement is built? The easy answer is to demolish it. But near the Quad Cities, they're not thinking easy – they're thinking bison.
FBI Joins Search For Xavior Harrelson, 11-Year-Old Boy From Iowa Missing Since Thursday
Authorities are using dogs, drones, and dive teams as they desperately try to figure out what happened to Xavior.
Cristhian Bahena Rivera Convicted Of Murder Of University Of Iowa Student Mollie Tibbetts
Northwestern Men Get Off To Solid Start, But Get Routed By Iowa
Luka Garza had 17 points and 10 rebounds in just 24 minutes, and No. 5 Iowa rolled to a victory over Northwestern on Sunday.
No. 16 Northwestern Falls To No. 10 Iowa In Big Ten Game
Jordan Bohannon scored 24 points, CJ Fredrick added 19 and Luka Garza finished with 18 as No. 10 Iowa defeated No. 16 Northwestern on Tuesday night.
White Sox, Yankees Now Set To Play At Field Of Dreams On Aug. 21, 2021
The White Sox are now tentatively scheduled to play the New York Yankees at the Field of Dreams in August of next year, after the game planned there for this season had to be canceled because of the COVID-19 pandemic.
Iowa Supreme Court Sides With GOP Over Absentee Ballot Forms
Iowa's highest court upheld a state directive Wednesday that was used to invalidate tens of thousands of absentee ballot requests mailed to voters pre-filled with their personal information.
Wisconsin, Nebraska Removed From Chicago's Emergency Travel Order; 2 States Added
Wisconsin and Nebraska have been removed from Chicago's quarantine list on Tuesday.
White Sox 'Field Of Dreams' Game In Iowa Postponed Until 2021
The game at a newly constructed ballpark on the cornfield adjacent to the site of the 1989 movie had been scheduled for Aug. 13 in Dyersville.
Suburban Teen Moves To Iowa So He Can Play Football With Few COVID-19 Restrictions
The season there will be a bit shorter and the playoffs also altered. Virelli thinks it's a risk worth taking after COVID-19 pushed back football season in Illinois to the spring.
'Field Of Dreams' Under Construction In Iowa
They are continuing to build it. But will they come? Progress is being made on the 8,000 seat ballpark on the Dyersville, Iowa farm. That's where the film starring Kevin Costner took place. The small city is still hopeful for Iowa's first-ever major league game.
Authorities Back Away From Probe Of Accused Serial Killer Clark Perry Baldwin In Tammy Jo Zywicki Murder
Investigators had been looking into whether accused serial killer Clark Perry Baldwin might have been linked to the cold case murder of Tammy Jo Zywicki, but authorities have since backed away from the idea.
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5-month-old girl shot in head, killed in South Shore
The baby was in a car when another vehicle pulled up and someone inside fired shots, police said.
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.
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.
Illinois officials respond after U.S. Supreme Court overturns Roe v. Wade: "an abhorrent decision"
Illinois state law already protects women's reproductive rights in the event Roe v. Wade were struck down.
Supreme Court's decision to overturn Roe v. Wade leaves Indiana's abortion laws in question
CBS 2's Chris Tye looks into the question, what's next for Indiana?
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.
'This accomplishment we've been fighting for,' anti-abortion activist says of Supreme Court ruling
Anti-abortion advocates gathered Friday to celebrate a victory - as the Supreme Court ruling allows states to ban abortion.
On Chicago visit, Vice President Kamala Harris expresses disappointment with overturning of Roe v. Wade
Harris was joined by U.S. Rep. Lauren Underwood, Rep. Robin Kelly, and Sen. Dick Durbin (D-Illinois) to announce the White House Blueprint for Addressing the Maternal Health Crisis.
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.
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5-month-old girl shot in head, killed in South Shore
The baby was in a car when another vehicle pulled up and someone inside fired shots, police said.
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.
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.
Illinois officials respond after U.S. Supreme Court overturns Roe v. Wade: "an abhorrent decision"
Illinois state law already protects women's reproductive rights in the event Roe v. Wade were struck down.
Supreme Court's decision to overturn Roe v. Wade leaves Indiana's abortion laws in question
CBS 2's Chris Tye looks into the question, what's next for Indiana?
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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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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."
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.
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.
'This accomplishment we've been fighting for,' anti-abortion activist says of Supreme Court ruling
Anti-abortion advocates gathered Friday to celebrate a victory - as the Supreme Court ruling allows states to ban abortion.
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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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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.
FDA advisers move a step closer on COVID vaccines for kids under 5
The FDA's panel of vaccine advisers voted unanimously that the benefits of Pfizer's and Moderna's shots outweigh the risks in young children.
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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 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.
Blackhawks reportedly hiring Luke Richardson as new head coach
Richardson would become the team's 40th head coach, and will be tasked with returning the franchise to Stanley Cup contention.
Bulls pick Dalen Terry of University of Arizona in NBA Draft
The Bulls selected Terry in the 18th pick in the first round.
Banged up White Sox get shut out by Baltimore Orioles
The White Sox lost their second in a row — and their injury woes deepened.
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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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'They step all over women’s rights,' woman says of U.S. Supreme Court ruling against Roe v. Wadee
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. CBS 2's Sabrina Franza reports.
Protesters rally on behalf of abortion rights in Federal Plaza
An organizer said she hopes the Supreme Court decision motivates Illinois residents to head to the polls on Tuesday. CBS 2 Investigator Megan Hickey reports.
Chicago First Alert Weather: Scattered storms, high 80s Saturday
Scattered storms arrive in two rounds Saturday with the first in the morning through early afternoon.
Roe v. Wade decision will impact other rights, Attorney CK Hoffler says
The effects of the Roe v. Wade ruling is beginning to take shape, but many fear this decision could be used to strike down other rights.
Annual Roll N Peace bike ride event happening Saturday
A Chicago neighborhood is in high gear preparing for a huge bike ride that took a break last year.
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