CPD issue alert of financial ruse involving senior citizen in Jefferson Park
Police said the men waved down and offered to fix the victim's car using a "paintless dent removal" technique.
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CPD warn of paintless dent removal scam in Jefferson Park
Police said the men waved down and offered to fix the victim's car using a "paintless dent removal" technique.
Armed robbers target victims in Logan Square, Avondale, Jefferson Park
Police said a group of armed robbers drove up to people in a small to mid-sized SUV, got out, and demanded the victims' property at gunpoint.
Suspect charged with aggravated battery in 2022 Jefferson Park shooting
Joshua Lloyd, 24, was taken into custody by the Great Lakes Regional Fugitive Task Force on Tuesday, in the 10000 block of West Balmoral Avenue.
Teen charged with aggravated battery in Northwest Side shooting
He was identified as the person who shot another 17-year-old boy on April 13, in the 6000 block of West Higgins Avenue.
Hate crime charges filed against Jefferson Park man
Four different times, Thomas Howard vandalized his neighbors' home – damaging the property in a way that is homophobic in nature, prosecutors said.
Jefferson Park man charged with hate crime, accused of homophobic vandalism
Four different times, Howard vandalized a couple's home – damaging the property in a way that is homophobic in nature, prosecutors said.
Controversial and embattled Northwest Side Ald. James Gardiner ahead among five opponents
As of 9:40 p.m., with all but two precincts reporting, Gardiner had about 49 percent of the vote.
Chicagoans think of spring as snow falls
While some maintained optimism, others were not thrilled to have to wait 45 minutes for a bus in the snow Thursday night. CBS 2's Sabrina Franza reports.
Chicagoans play it safe on roads as snow falls, look forward to spring
"My advice to the people worried about the snow and the weather - get a grip!" said Larry Durr.
Police issue alert of ruse burglaries on Northwest Side
The burglaries happened during the months of November and December in the Albany and Jefferson Park neighborhoods.
Huge Christmas tree seems to be spinning right through the roof in Jefferson Park
A creation at the home of Daniel DePaepe is leaving people scratching their heads. The holiday cheer there is through the roof – in both the figurative and literal sense.
Rotating Christmas tree goes through the roof
A creation at the home of Daniel DePaepe is leaving people scratching their heads. The holiday cheer there is through the roof – in both the figurative and literal sense. CBS 2's Marybel Gonzalez reports.
James Suh, who says Ald. James Gardiner tried to silence him, plans to run for alderman himself
James Suh says Ald. James Gardiner (45th) retaliated against him after getting publicly criticized.
1 in custody after attempted catalytic converter theft on Northwest Side
A Chicago police officer is injured during an attempted catalytic converter theft on the city's Northwest Side Friday morning.
2 men shot during argument with unknown man in Jefferson Park
Two men are wounded after being shot in the Jefferson Park neighborhood Friday night.
Man seriously wounded after being shot inside residence in Jefferson Park
Police said the victim was inside a residence when he was approached and shot by a known suspect.
Taste of Polonia celebrates its 40th year in Jefferson Park This weekend
You can find all the rich culture of central Europe without leaving Chicago.
Car with child inside plows into house in Jefferson Park as driver tries to flee police
Video from the scene showed the white BMW wrecked against the house, which was left with serious structural damage to its porch and lower floor.
Car plows into house in Jefferson Park while driver flees police
Video from the scene showed the white BMW wrecked against the house, which was left with serious structural damage to its porch and lower floor. CBS 2's Jackie Kostek reports.
Police chase ends with car into house in Jefferson Park
The car plowed into a house in the 5300 block of West Lawrence Avenue.
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.
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.
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Nonprofit dance group owed nearly $50,000 for holiday show performance
The company that owed the money also hadn't paid other entities for security and the venue for the show.
Advocacy group wants to use Chicago's Thompson Center as migrant shelter
More than 15,000 migrants have arrived in Chicago since last August. Shelters and police stations are at or near capacity.
Signature Room on 95th at former Hancock Center closes permanently
The closing was announced on a sign posted on the door of the restaurant on the 95th and 96th floors at 875 N. Michigan Av.
Good Samaritans step in after woman is robbed, beaten in Little Italy alley
Surveillance video shows the man punching the woman in an attempt to get her purse. Keep in mind this happened at 4 p.m.
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Good Samaritans step in after woman is robbed, beaten in Little Italy alley
Surveillance video shows the man punching the woman in an attempt to get her purse. Keep in mind this happened at 4 p.m.
Advocacy group wants to use Chicago's Thompson Center as migrant shelter
More than 15,000 migrants have arrived in Chicago since last August. Shelters and police stations are at or near capacity.
Signature Room on 95th at former Hancock Center closes permanently
The closing was announced on a sign posted on the door of the restaurant on the 95th and 96th floors at 875 N. Michigan Av.
Nonprofit dance group owed nearly $50,000 for holiday show performance
The company that owed the money also hadn't paid other entities for security and the venue for the show.
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Child care providers face "cliff" with pandemic funds set to expire
The American Rescue Plan funding has helped thousands of child care centers across Illinois pay their staff, upgrade their facilities and keep cots lower for parents.
Victim of botched Chicago police raid in 2017 expected to get $300,000 settlement
Police raided Sharnia Phillips' home while searching for two gang members who had never lived there.
Feds to fund improvements to keep pedestrians off Chicago area railroad tracks
A total of 39 people were killed trespassing on railroad tracks in Illinois last year alone.
Now-dead man suspected in murder of Romeoville family had lengthy criminal record
Nathaniel Huey Jr.'s criminal past should have been a red flag – including a court order banning him from possessing firearms.
Hospital changed disposal procedures after CBS 2 bought empty COVID-19 vaccine vials
After a pharmacy director admitted selling "empty" COVID vaccine vials to CBS 2, the hospital changed policy to protect the public.
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Victim of botched Chicago police raid in 2017 expected to get $300,000 settlement
Police raided Sharnia Phillips' home while searching for two gang members who had never lived there.
Seven buses of migrants arrive in Chicago for second day in a row
Late Wednesday night, we were there as adults and small children stepped off one of the buses, and greeted with blankets.
House Republicans outline basis for Biden impeachment inquiry in first hearing
Top Republicans outlined their view of the factual and legal basis for an impeachment inquiry into President Biden in a 30-page memo.
Illinois DCFS report card for past two years shows more failures than last review
Last time the state Auditor General updated us, there were 30 major failures by DCFS. This time, it's 33.
Donald Trump and his company "repeatedly" violated fraud law, N.Y. judge rules
"The documents here clearly contain fraudulent valuations that defendants used in business," Judge Engoron wrote in his ruling, ordering Trump's New York business certificates canceled.
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Nonprofit dance group owed nearly $50,000 for holiday show performance
The company that owed the money also hadn't paid other entities for security and the venue for the show.
Kia, Hyundai models recalled due to fire risk; separate concerns about security flaws persist
Hyundai warned drivers to park their cars outside until they can get the necessary repairs.
Indiana AG sues MV Realty, says company is deceptive
MV Realty is based out of Florida, but operates in Indiana and several other states – including Illinois.
Contractor accused of scamming people in need of housework
They accused James Nesbitt of taking off with deposits without completing jobs and complained he didn't respond to customers.
Getting Hosed: Officials finally address on bad water billing at City Council hearing
The Chicago City Council Finance Committee held a hearing Tuesday with the heads of the Water Management and Finance departments.
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COVID vaccine during pregnancy helps protect newborns, new study finds
The findings are just the latest to show benefits from COVID vaccination during pregnancy.
Teen who's had two lung transplants gets behind-the-scenes tour of Field Museum
Scientists at the Field Museum showed Josh Burton ways he can still have a career without digging in the dirt.
Northwestern researchers get $45M to develop implant to sense and treat cancer
"From a clinical perspective, this could be a game-changing approach to cancer therapy," said Dr. Jonathan Rivnay.
How to get the new COVID vaccine for free, with or without insurance
Americans still have ways to get vaccinated against COVID-19 at no out-of-pocket cost. Here's what to know.
How FDA's top vaccines official is timing his COVID and flu shots
Can you get your COVID booster and flu shot at the same time? Here's what health experts say.
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GM and Stellantis plants in Bolingbrook and Naperville join UAW strike
"We're not going to wait around forever for a fair contract," UAW President Shawn Fain said. "The companies know how to make this right."
Workers at Chicago Ford plant worry they may have to walk off the job amid strike
Hundreds of autoworkers gathered Thursday outside the UAW Local 551 headquarters, 13550 S. Torrence Ave., to protest.
Alderman wants moratorium on Dollar Tree stores, says properties are "filthy"
"I want to see a moratorium on these type of businesses opening up in our city," said Ald. Matt O'Shea (19th). "This happens in communities all across the city of Chicago."
Kroger and Albertsons sell hundreds of stores in a bid to clear merger of the 2 largest US groceries
Grocers Kroger and Albertsons are selling more than 400 stores and other assets to C&S Wholesale Grocers in an approximately $1.9 billion deal as part of their efforts to complete their merger.
Steppenwolf Theatre announces layoffs of 13 staffers
The company said it has been "negatively impacted by a protracted post-pandemic economic recovery for our sector and the rising cost of inflation,"
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Connor Bedard skates in first NHL exhibition game with Blackhawks, who beat Blues in OT
Bedard had two assists.
Cubs get swept by Braves, fall out of position for NL wild card
The Cubs have dropped 13 of 19.
Bears offense sees opportunity for success against Broncos
Getsy pointed to all 11 players on offense needing to be better, not just quarterback Justin Fields.
Vaughn, Moncada homer in White Sox 3-1 win over Diamondbacks
Each team had three hits, and Arizona went 0 for 5 with runners in scoring position.
Cubs lose to Braves, drop into tie with Miami for NL's third wild card
The Cubs blew a six-run lead in Tuesday's series opener.
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Actor Michael Gambon, who played Harry Potter's Dumbledore, dies at 82
Michael Gambon, the British-Irish actor who portrayed Dumbledore in the latter 6 of the 8 "Harry Potter" movies, has died after a bout of pneumonia.
Teri Bristol, Chicago house music DJ, dies at 66
Bristol began DJing in Chicago in the 1980s, and paved the way for a generation of other women DJs.
"Survivor" returns for season 45 Wednesday, Sept. 27 at 8 p.m. ET
Through longer weekly episodes, "Survivor" will take a deeper dive into the players' stories as they're stranded on the stunning islands of Fiji.
Hollywood writers, studios reach tentative deal to end strike
Terms of the deal must still be ratified by the WGA's approximately 11,000 members.
Hundreds of local artists take stages at Chicago Live! at Navy Pier
The event is the Midwest's largest free performing arts festival.
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Chicago First Alert Weather: Sunny afternoon Friday
CBS 2 Meteorologist Mary Kay Kleist has your 10 p.m. First Alert Weather forecast for Thursday, Sept. 28, 2023.
Nonprofit dance group owed nearly $50,000 for holiday show performance
The Coal City troupe caught the attention of a company that hired the kids for a giant holiday light show in Tinley Park last year. CBS 2's Lauren Victory explained why their big break may be a big bust.
Optimism over Mag Mile future despite closure of Signature Room at former John Hancock
After 30 years, the Signature Room abruptly shut its doors Thursday. CBS 2's Charlie De Mar reports.
Migrants board buses from El Paso to Chicago
The migrants who boarded the buses chose Chicago as their destination. Ken Molestina of CBS Texas reports on how the process works.
Advocates want to turn Thompson Center into migrant shelter
Gov. Pritzker is also speaking out about the housing crisis – expressing his concerns about the city’s current plans to build base tent camps for the migrant population. CBS 2's Marybel Gonzalez reports.
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Good Samaritans step in after woman is robbed, beaten in Little Italy alley
Surveillance video shows the man punching the woman in an attempt to get her purse. Keep in mind this happened at 4 p.m.
Oak Park on alert after armed robberies, carjackings this past weekend
There were four armed robberies, one carjacking, and one aggravated assault that was believed to be an attempted robbery in Oak Park early Sunday.
Several people robbed at South Chicago bus stop
CBS 2 news crews talked with one of the victims who said his iPhone was stolen by a group near 79th Street and Jeffery Boulevard.
Neighbors want action after repeated armed robbery sprees in Chicago neighborhoods
Police laid out their plans to combat the crisis Tuesday night.
Northwest Indiana man faces multiple felonies in hit-run accident
Pete Baum, 48, of Hobart, was charged Tuesday for causing the accident on Sunday evening.
