Man, woman robbed at gunpoint on Chicago's Northwest Side
The victims were in the 4600 block of West Irving Park Road when four people demanded their money at gunpoint, police said.
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CPD investigating after man found stabbed to death in Irving Park
Officers found the unidentified male unresponsive on the street, in the 3700 block of North Kedzie just after 10 p.m.
Teen grazed, windows shattered in shootout in Irving Park
Neighbors were rattled after people in two cars opened fire on each other early Friday morning. CBS 2's Tara Molina reports.
Neighbors rattled by gunfire in Irving Park
One person was injured in a shootout that left a trail of bullets through buildings and in the street early Friday morning in the Irving Park neighborhood. CBS 2's Tara Molina reports.
Family relieved after man is charged in 2021 gunfire, deadly hit-and-run
This is the day Janelle Gardiner's family has been hoping for since the crash at Western Avenue and Irving Park Road.
Arrest in deadly hit-and-run brings family closure after nearly two years
Ollonzo Wilson, 38, is charged with first-degree murder, aggravated discharge of a firearm, and leaving the scene of an accident involving death in the hit-and-run that killed Janelle Gardiner. CBS 2's Charlie De Mar reports.
Three-vehicle crash sends car into convenience store in Patio Theater building
A 6-year-old child in that car suffered a scratch to the neck and was taken to Community First Medical Center.
Car crashes into convenience store in Portage Park
The store is in the Patio Theater building on Irving Park Road.
Police issue alert of recent garage burglaries in Irving Park
Each of the burglaries happened during the evening and overnight hours.
Shooting leads to car crashing into building in Irving Park
Police say two drivers were in their cars heading eastbound on Irving Park Rd. when shots were fired from both vehicles – causing one of the cars to crash into a building.
Chicago police warn of recent catalytic converter thefts on Northwest Side
The thefts happened in the Irving Park, Avondale, Dunning, and Montclaire areas.
CPD issuing alert of more Hyundai, Kia thefts on Northwest Side
The thefts happened between Feb. 3 and 9 in the Irving Park and Avondale neighborhoods.
Police seek thieves who stole 2 cars from Portage Park dealership
Thieves broke into the Marino Chrysler Jeep Dodge Ram dealership near Irving Park Road and Laramie.
Thieves break in, steal multiple cars from Portage Park dealership
Thieves broke into the Marino Chrysler Jeep Dodge Ram dealership near Irving Park Road and Laramie.
First affordable housing for Native Americans coming to Irving Park
A UIC study shows half of Native Americans in Chicago are paying more than 30% of their income to rent their homes.
Cook County Crime Stoppers offering reward for information in Irving Park shooting
Crime Stoppers is offering a $15,000 reward for information leading to the indictment and conviction of the suspect(s) responsible for the crime.
Video documents suspected road-rage shooting that wounded now-former Chicago Police officer in Irving Park
A hunt for the shooter continues.
Man shot, wounded near Clark Street and Irving Park Road
Police said a 31-year-old man was shot in the back and was taken to Advocate Illinois Masonic Medical Center in critical condition.
CPD issue alert of business robberies on Chicago's Northwest Side
Chicago police are warning businesses of recent robberies in the Irving Park and Portage Park neighborhoods within the last week.
Police issue alert to businesses of armed robberies in Mayfair, Bucktown, Irving Park
the offenders entered the business and displayed handguns with extended magazines, and demanded money from the cash registers, police said.
Chicago man charged in connection to machete robberies on city's Northwest Side
Andre Gonzalez, 35, has been charged with four counts of armed robbery.
Windy City Hot Dog Festival kicks off in Portage Park this weekend
Hot dog lovers will make their way to Portage Park for the Windy City Hot Dog Festival.
Pride in Chicago: Inside Han Training, gym that caters to those who have long felt unwelcome
Pride comes in many forms, as do changemakers.
Vehicles worth $1 million stolen from Mayfair auto dealership
Thieves stole multiple vehicles from a dealership in the Mayfair neighborhood early Sunday morning, according to police.
Chicago man charged in brutal beating of elderly couple in Irving Park
Tomatae Sipes, 28, of the 4200 block of W. Irving Park Road, faces three felony aggravated battery charges and other misdemeanors.
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Suspected Highland Park shooter expected in court Monday
Robert Crimo III's murder trial date is expected to be scheduled during the hearing.
Burglars target 2 businesses in Uptown
The burglars fled the scene with a cash register from one business and an electronic device from the other.
Person found dead after apartment fire in Roger's Park
Officers responded to the fire just before 2:30 a.m. at an apartment complex, in the 1900 block of West Fargo Avenue.
Abandoned car found in north branch of Chicago River
According to the Chicago Fire Department, the unoccupied car was found in the north branch of the water near Argyle and Whipple streets.
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Family offers reward for help finding missing teen Brissa Romero
Brissa is believed to have been on her way to a bowling alley in Vernon Hills when she went missing on Monday.
Vacant Ralph Waldo Emerson High School building gutted by fire in Gary, Indiana
The historic building has been through two fires. While the burned-out shell of the school was still standing Sunday, one alumnus questioned if it should be torn down.
Teacher killed in head-on crash by suspected drunk driver in Wheeling
Robert Gillen was a high school math teacher and athletic trainer for Wauconda School District 118.
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Suspected Highland Park shooter expected in court Monday
Robert Crimo III's murder trial date is expected to be scheduled during the hearing.
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Two men detail their claims of abuse at a place where young children were sent for help
This is national story now percolating right here in Chicago - allegations brought forward in a federal lawsuit by children now grown.
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.
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.
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Texas court temporarily halts ruling allowing woman to have emergency abortion
Kate Cox, a mother of two, said she found out last week that her unborn child suffered from what doctors say is a fatal disorder.
Chi vs. Hate ordinance would make it easier to report hate incidents, alderwoman says
Chicago Police data show there have been 254 hate crimes reported so far this year alone - compared with 204 last year, 109 in 2021, and 80 in 2020.
Ed Burke trial: Jury hears recordings of Burke aide on holding up driveway permits
The permits – and how the city's longest-serving alderman is accused of holding them up for a would-be client – are central to the federal extortion case against Burke.
Chicago migrant crisis: Records shed light on contract for tents, city cracks down on buses
The Mayor's office told us they are in talks with the owner on a lot in Brighton Park where a tent base camp was called off by Gov. JB Pritzker.
Trump gag order in 2020 election case largely upheld by appeals court
A federal appeals court heard arguments in November over the gag order limiting what Trump can say about the 2020 election-related case filed against him in Washington, D.C.
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Privacy concerns at Chicago parking garage prompt proposed law change
Not only did CBS 2 hear from more upset customers, but also from Illinois Secretary of State Alexi Giannoulias.
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.
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FDA approves gene-editing treatment for sickle cell disease
Sickle cell disease affects approximately 100,000 people in the U.S., predominantly people of color.
An end to breast cancer? California company develops groundbreaking vaccine with promising future
An estimated one in eight women will develop breast cancer in their lifetime, killing on average 42,000 a year in the U.S. But what if a vaccine could significantly lower each woman's chance of ever getting it in the first place?
Two babies infected with rare bacteria linked to baby formula recalls last year
Federal health officials confirmed Thursday that two cases of invasive infections caused by cronobacter sakazakii have been reported in 2023.
Panera's caffeine-fueled lemonade cited in second death, suit says
Casual dining chain faces another wrongful death suit related to its Charged Lemonade after cardiac arrest of Florida man.
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.
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Customers line up for hours at drive-thru for new McDonald's concept, CosMc's
CBS 2's Jermont Terry took a trip out to Bolingbrook, off Weber Road, to see if it lived up to the hype.
Crowds, record day of revenue point to comeback on Chicago's Magnificent Mile
According to The Magnificent Mile Association, a record $31.7 million in revenue was set in November on a single day.
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.
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Kurashev, Murphy net goals in Blackhawks' 4-2 loss to Capitals
NHL rookie scoring leader Connor Bedard assisted on both Chicago goals, and Arvid Söderblom had 23 saves.
Justin Fields leads Bears to 28-13 win over Lions, for first back-to-back wins under Matt Eberflus
Receiver DJ Moore had his first career rushing touchdown and caught a scoring pass to help Chicago (5-8) win for the third time in four games.
Blackhawks beat Blues 3-1 for first win streak of the season
Anthony Beauvillier, Alex Vlasic and Jason Dickinson scored, and the Chicago Blackhawks beat the St. Louis Blues 3-1 for their first back-to-back wins of the season.
LSU QB Jayden Daniels wins Heisman Trophy with prolific season
LSU quarterback Jayden Daniels has won the Heisman Trophy in a decisive victory.
Alston scores 25, Loyola Chicago wins 115-64 against Goshen
Philip Alston had 25 points in Loyola Chicago's 115-64 win over Goshen.
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Bono impersonator has fans fooled at Old Town bar
Some U2 fans spent the evening thinking they were hanging out with Bono in the flesh and blood – and singing Christmas carols with him.
Ryan O'Neal, star of "Love Story," is dead at 82
Ryan O'Neal, the Oscar-nominated star of films including "Love Story" and "Paper Moon," has died at 82.
CBS presents 'Grammy® Salute to 50 Years of Hip Hop'
A star-studded lineup of hip hop legends and GRAMMY-winning artists will grace the stage at this special tribute concert, airing Sunday, Dec. 10 (8:30-10:30 PM, ET/8:00-10:00 PM, PT) on the CBS Television Network, and streaming on Paramount+.
Def Leppard, Journey to play Wrigley Field next summer
The Steve Miller Band will also be joining them.
Fans fall in love with Mona, little puppet from Nanalan' on Tiktok
Whose that wonderful girl? Could she be any cuter? Mona, the small green puppet who is the star of Nanalan', an old Canadian TV show, gains new fans on Tiktok.
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A look at how the Danish Kringle is made
We're getting a look at how the world-famous Kringle is made. CBS 2’s Asal Rezaei had the tough task of showing how the 36-layered pastry treat is made.
Suspected Highland Park shooter expected in court Monday
The man accused in the Highland Park parade shooting is due in court Monday. He has been indicted on a total of 117 counts, including 21 counts of first-degree murder - three counts for each person who died - along with 48 counts of attempted murder and 48 counts of aggravated battery - one for each surviving victim who was struck by a bullet, bullet fragment, or shrapnel, according to Lake County prosecutors.
Group breaks into 2 businesses in uptown
Around 1:30 a.m., three men entered by breaking the front glass of each business located across the street from each other, in the 4400 block of North Broadway.
Abandoned car found in north branch of Chicago River
According to the Chicago Fire Department, the unoccupied car was found in the north branch of the water near Argyle and Whipple streets.
Calls for ceasefire in Gaza grow as fighting intensifies
Battles raged across Gaza on Sunday as Israel indicated it was prepared to fight for months or longer to defeat the territory's Hamas rulers, and a key mediator said willingness to discuss a cease-fire was fading.
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2 off-duty CPD officers robbed at gunpoint, source says
A police source told CBS 2 that the man stole the police stars, IDs, and FOID cards from the two off-duty women officers.
Scott Eby, who admitted to rape and murder of 3-year-old Riley Fox, dies in prison
On June 6, 2004, Riley vanished from her Wilmington, Illinois home – and her body was later found in Forked Creek four miles away.
Ed Burke trial: Jury hears recordings of Burke aide on holding up driveway permits
The permits – and how the city's longest-serving alderman is accused of holding them up for a would-be client – are central to the federal extortion case against Burke.
Suspect in multiple bank robberies strikes again on Michigan Avenue
With the holiday shopping bringing out the big crowds, authorities say it is critical to catch the man before he hits again.
55 years in prison for Algonquin woman who admitted to killing boyfriend's parents
Arin Fox, 42, reached the plea agreement back in October.
