Ten Years Since Girls' Deaths, Suspect Awaits Trial
It's now been a decade since two young girls disappeared from the far north suburbs and were later found dead.
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Zion Double Murder Suspect Faces Separate Murder Trial In Virginia
A man charged with killing two girls in north suburban Zion was preparing to go on trial Monday in a separate slaying in Virginia.
Attorney: Lake County Is A Hotbed Of False Convictions
With four recent high-profile cases, a Waukegan defense lawyer says Lake County has become a hotbed of false convictions.
New Suspects Charged In 2 High-Profile Lake County Murder Cases
Prosecutors in Lake County have lodged charges in two high-profile murder cases, in which other men have been charged or convicted.
Ex-Marine Linked To Zion Killings Charged In Naval Officer's Death
A former Lake County man linked to the murders of two little girls in Zion has been indicted for the 2009 murder of a female naval officer in Virginia.
Fox, Hobbs Call For Mandatory DNA Testing
Gov.Quinn has yet to commit to signing a law that would abolish the death penalty in Illinois. But two men who could have faced capital punishment are speaking out today.
Authorities In Botched Child-Killing Case Mum On Hobbs Lawsuit
Wrongly jailed murder defendant Jerry Hobbs said investigators coerced him to confess to the 2005 murders of his young daughter Laura and her friend Krystal Tobias.
Ex Murder Suspect Files Suit In Botched Investigation
A man wrongly accused of murder and sent to jail for the death of his daughter and her friend has filed a lawsuit against those responsible. Jerry Hobbs says Lake County law enforcement officers went out of their way to frame him in that case.
Hobbs To Sue Lake County For Botching Murder Case
A former Zion resident who spent five years in jail while wrongfully charged with murdering his daughter and another girl, will file a lawsuit against Lake County law enforcement officials.
Hobbs In Illinois To Help Repeal The Death Penalty
The former Zion man spent five years in jail for a crime he didn't commit: the 2005 murders of his young daughter and her friend.
Ex-Marine Tied To Zion Girl's Murder Convicted In Rape
Jury recommends he receive five life sentences for attack on Maryland student.
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9 more buses carrying migrants arrive in Chicago
There are already more than 2,000 migrants in the area who are unhoused, not including new arrivals.
Man charged in 2021 murder of Chicago Police Officer Ella French offered 7-year plea deal
Eric Morgan is not accused of pulling the trigger.
Chicago's Hidden Gems: Yellow Compound has space for artists, chickens
It's hard to just pass by Compound Yellow on Lake Street in Oak Park. The art space is everything the name implies.
Heavy rain brings flash floods to New York City
A month's worth of rain fell in three hours.
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Workers at Ford Chicago Assembly Plant join UAW strike
Two weeks into the strike, approximately 25,000 auto workers have now walked off the job nationwide.
Man charged in 2021 murder of Chicago Police Officer Ella French offered 7-year plea deal
Eric Morgan is not accused of pulling the trigger.
9 more buses carrying migrants arrive in Chicago
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Heavy rain brings flash floods to New York City
A month's worth of rain fell in three hours.
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Despite rise in catalytic converter theft, few arrests made in Chicago
Despite years of city leaders and lawmakers trying to fix the problem, the thieves are almost never caught.
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.
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Tempers flare at hearing on city's migrant crisis as influx of asylum seekers ramps up
A key City Council committee met for nearly five hours on Friday to discuss the latest on Chicago's efforts to house thousands of asylum seekers.
Dianne Feinstein, California senator who broke glass ceilings, dies at 90
Dianne Feinstein was the longest-serving woman in the U.S. Senate as well as the longest-serving senator from California.
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.
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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
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How FDA's top vaccines official is timing his COVID and flu shots
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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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Friday Blitz: Oak Park River Forest v. Lyons Township
CBS 2's Marshall Harris is at the big game at Oak Park River Forest High School where the Huskies are taking on Lyons Township Lions.
Bears vs. Broncos: 3 things to watch in Sunday's Week 4 matchup
Hollywood loves a reboot, right? Well, this week something's gotta give between the Bears and Broncos.
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.
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Man indicted for murder of Tupac Shakur in 1996 drive-by shooting
A Nevada grand jury indicted Duane "Keffe D" Davis in the long-unsolved killing of rapper Tupac Shakur, prosecutors announced in court Friday.
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.
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Chicago's Hidden Gems: Yellow Compound provides space for artists, chickens
It's hard to just pass by Compound Yellow on Lake Street in Oak Park. The art space is everything the name implies.
Chicago FIrst Alert Weather: Warm trend continues through midweek
CBS 2 Meteorologist Mary Kay Kleist has the 10 p.m. forecast for Friday, Sept. 29, 2023.
9 more buses carrying migrants arrive in Chicago
There are already more than 2,000 migrants in the area who are unhoused, not including new arrivals.
Man charged in 2021 murder of Chicago Police Officer Ella French offered 7-year plea deal
Eric Morgan is not accused of pulling the trigger.
Chicago auto workers join UAW strike
The 5,000 who work Ford Chicago Assembly Plant joined the other UAW workers in Naperville, Bolingbrook and across the country.
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Man indicted for murder of Tupac Shakur in 1996 drive-by shooting
A Nevada grand jury indicted Duane "Keffe D" Davis in the long-unsolved killing of rapper Tupac Shakur, prosecutors announced in court Friday.
"Painkiller: The Tylenol Murders" documentary premieres on Paramount + on October 10
Using hours of exclusive archival footage, the five-part docuseries transports viewers back four decades to the moments after a twisted killer laced Tylenol pills with cyanide and killed seven people in the Chicago area.
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.
