Driver says he's lucky to be alive after being shot during Northwest Side road rage incident
Three bullet holes were fired into a sport-utility vehicle on the city's Northwest Side overnight Wednesday into Thursday, and the driver was struck.
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Man whose SUV was shit in Jefferson Park says it was road rage
Three bullet holes were fired into a sport-utility vehicle on the city’s Northwest Side early Thursday, and the driver was struck. CBS 2's Suzanne Le Mignot talked to the victim off camera.
Police search for driver who hit cyclist in Jefferson Park
Authorities are asking for the public's help in locating the driver who hit a cyclist in Jefferson Park.
'Everyone is tired': Police and community groups call for additional resources after 2 mass shootings in Back of the Yards, Jefferson Park
Some people living in the Back of the Yards neighborhood are asking for help after a mass shooting that killed one man and injured four others.
Two CPD officers, one driver injured in Jefferson Park crash
The two officers and the other driver were hospitalized in fair condition.
Bicyclist struck, critically injured by SUV on Northwest Side
A 52-year-old man was heading north on Nagle Avenue on his bicycle and was crossing Bryn Mawr Avenue when an SUV hit him.
Delightful Pastries Bakery In Jefferson Park Hoping To Host Ukraine Fundraiser
While many in Chicago are celebrating Paczki Day with food and fun, the people of Ukraine are weighing heavily on the minds of one baker and her customers in Jefferson Park.
Police Issue Alert Of Burglaries On Northwest Side
Police issued an alert Saturday to businesses of recent burglaries in Jefferson Park and Grand Central police districts on the Northwest Side.
Police Issue Alert For Businesses In Jefferson Park And Albany Park
Police are warning commercial businesses Thursday of recent burglaries in Jefferson Park and Albany Park.
CPD: Man Facing Gun Charges Connected To Shooting Of 11, 25-Year-Old In Jefferson Park
A man is facing gun charges in connection with the shooting of an 11 and 25-year-old in Jefferson Park Friday night, police said.
11-Year-Old Among 2 Shot In Jefferson Park
An 11-year-old was among two people shot in Jefferson Park late Friday night.
Friends Put On Christmas Cheer Parade For 7-Year-Old Brendan Nelson
A Northwest Side community brought a little Christmas cheer to a 7-year-old boy battling brain cancer.
Jefferson Park Homeowner Creates Visual Magic, With Huge Rotating Christmas Tree Poking Through Roof; 'Go Big, Or Go Home'
A real estate agent by day, a hobbyist woodworker by night, Dan DePaepe's huge rotating Christmas tree took him over a year of planning, and three days to set up.
Rotating Christmas Tree Goes Through Roof Of Jefferson Park Home
This isn't your average Christmas tree - it goes through the roof of this Jefferson Park home.
Our Lady Of Victory Church Holds Last Mass; Plans For The Building Remain Uncertain
Our Lady Victory church will hold their last mass Sunday but hopes remain as parishioners want the historical building to stay in the neighborhood.
CPD Issues Community Alert On Rash Of Catalytic Converter Thefts In Jefferson Park
According to CPD, the suspects pull up next to parked cars, climb underneath them and steal the vehicle's catalytic converter.
Thieves Target Work Vehicles In Portage And Jefferson Park Neighborhoods
Police Searching For Driver Wanted In Deadly Hit And Run Near Jefferson Park CTA Station
Police said the suspect may have been driving a Jeep Wrangler.
Woman Killed In Jefferson Park Hit-And-Run
A woman was killed in a Jefferson Park hit-and-run Friday night, police said.
Residents Concerned About Safety Of Jefferson Park Viaduct
A North Side viaduct has cracked pillars, peeling paint and looks nasty. But is it dangerous?
Police Alert Albany Park and Jefferson Park Residents of 2 Attempted Burglaries
Police alerted Albany Park and Jefferson Park residents of two attempted burglaries involving criminal damage to property in the past week.
Police Issue Alert About Armed Robberies In Jefferson Park, Portage Park
Police on Sunday issued an alert about a string of robberies in the Jefferson Park and Portage Park neighborhoods in recent days.
City Council OKs Expansion Of Jefferson Park Marijuana Dispensary, After Black Aldermen Sought Delay Over Concerns About Equity In Industry
Ald. Jason Ervin (28th) asked his colleagues to vote against the expansion until the Illinois General Assembly passes a new law aimed at giving Black and Brown entrepreneurs a better shot at getting into the legal marijuana industry.
Police Chase Through Northwest Side, Several Suburbs End In Crash; Suspect May Have Been Wanted In Homicide
A police chase through several neighborhoods on the Northwest Side ended in a crash Monday night.
SUV Crashes Into Jefferson Park Home, Landing In Basement; Driver Hospitalized
A man drove off the road in Chicago's Jefferson Park neighborhood early Sunday morning, slamming into a house.
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3 killed, at least 50 hurt when Amtrak train from L.A. to Chicago derails in Missouri
Amtrak said two locomotives and eight cars on an eastbound Southwest Chief train derailed after hitting a dump truck at a railroad crossing in the town of Mendon around 12:45 p.m.
At least 42 found dead in 18-wheeler in San Antonio
At least 42 people were found dead inside a tractor-trailer on the southwest side of San Antonio, KSAT reported Monday evening.
Voters set to head to polls for heated Illinois gubernatorial, congressional primaries
Beginning at 6 a.m. Tuesday, voters from across the State of Illinois will head to the polls for primary races ahead of the midterm elections.
Dixmoor Treasurer Anthony McCaskill arrested after fireworks complaint in Harvey
A fireworks show in south suburban Harvey didn't go as planned – it ended with the Dixmoor village treasurer getting thrown in jail.
Chicago First Alert Weather: Temps going up
According to CBS 2 meteorologist Mary Kay Kleist, scattered storms develop Friday along a cold front.
Luke Richardson officially named new Blackhawks coach
Richardson, 53, replaces interim head coach Derek King.
Bulls introduce draft pick Dalen Terry, focus on keeping Zach LaVine
Terry played for the University of Arizona, and is known for his energy, competitive drive, and defensive playmaking.
Bricks from wall under McCormick Place Lakeside Center fall onto DuSable Lake Shore
Drivers had to dodge a few bricks Monday night along DuSable Lake Shore Drive.
Family of Schaumburg woman who died in Florida parasailing accident to file lawsuit
Supraja Alaparthi, her son, and her nephew were in flight off Marathon, Florida when a strong gust of wind "pegged" their parasail.
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3 killed, at least 50 hurt when Amtrak train from L.A. to Chicago derails in Missouri
Amtrak said two locomotives and eight cars on an eastbound Southwest Chief train derailed after hitting a dump truck at a railroad crossing in the town of Mendon around 12:45 p.m.
At least 42 found dead in 18-wheeler in San Antonio
At least 42 people were found dead inside a tractor-trailer on the southwest side of San Antonio, KSAT reported Monday evening.
Voters set to head to polls for heated Illinois gubernatorial, congressional primaries
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Dixmoor Treasurer Anthony McCaskill arrested after fireworks complaint in Harvey
A fireworks show in south suburban Harvey didn't go as planned – it ended with the Dixmoor village treasurer getting thrown in jail.
Chicago First Alert Weather: Temps going up
According to CBS 2 meteorologist Mary Kay Kleist, scattered storms develop Friday along a cold front.
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Dixmoor Treasurer Anthony McCaskill arrested after fireworks complaint in Harvey
A fireworks show in south suburban Harvey didn't go as planned – it ended with the Dixmoor village treasurer getting thrown in jail.
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.
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Dixmoor Treasurer Anthony McCaskill arrested after fireworks complaint in Harvey
A fireworks show in south suburban Harvey didn't go as planned – it ended with the Dixmoor village treasurer getting thrown in jail.
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Beginning at 6 a.m. Tuesday, voters from across the State of Illinois will head to the polls for primary races ahead of the midterm elections.
DuPage County program allows voters to cast their ballots at any site countywide
The Illinois primary is coming up Tuesday, and early voting numbers ahead of that date were down in Chicago. But that has not been the case everywhere.
Supreme Court sides with football coach who lost his job for praying after games
"The Constitution and the best of our traditions counsel mutual respect and tolerance, not censorship and suppression," Justice Neil Gorsuch wrote.
After Roe v. Wade was overturned, where do the candidates for Illinois governor stand on abortion?
Now that Roe v. Wade has been overturned, it will be up to the states to decide if abortion is legal; and, if it is, under what circumstances.
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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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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.
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.
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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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Luke Richardson officially named new Blackhawks coach
Richardson, 53, replaces interim head coach Derek King.
Bulls introduce draft pick Dalen Terry, focus on keeping Zach LaVine
Terry played for the University of Arizona, and is known for his energy, competitive drive, and defensive playmaking.
Up and coming sportscaster Jason Ross Jr. already making a name for himself on Chicago airwaves
The moment Ross hits the airwaves, you know he's doing exactly what he was meant to do.
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.
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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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Chicago First Alert Weather: Warming through Thursday
CBS 2 Chief Meteorologist Albert Ramon has your 10 p.m. First Alert Weather forecast for Monday, June 27, 2022.
Chicago Symphony Orchestra returns to Millennium Park
The Chicago Symphony Orchestra performed at the Pritzker Pavilion for the Concert for Chicago – playing patriotic music and Tchaikovsky’s Fourth Symphony.
Dixmoor treasurer arrested after fireworks complaint in Harvey; Dixmoor village pres. says it's poli
A fireworks show in south suburban Harvey didn’t go as planned – it ended with the Dixmoor village treasurer getting thrown in jail. CBS 2 Political Investigator Dana Kozlov reports.
Family of Schaumburg woman who died in Florida parasailing accident to file lawsuit
The woman's son and nephew were injured.
Voters set to head to polls for heated Illinois gubernatorial, congressional primaries
Beginning at 6 a.m. Tuesday, voters from across the State of Illinois will head to the polls for primary races ahead of the midterm elections. CBS 2's Jermont Terry reports.
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