Made In Chicago: Portillo's
Chicago-style hot dogs, Italian beef, speedy drive-thru service... we're undoubtedly talking about Portillo's.
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Made In Chicago: Two Brothers Brewing Company
The family-run microbrewery was founded 21 years ago on one thing: passion.
Salvation Army Lent A Hand In Puerto Rico Relief Efforts
When back-to-back hurricanes slammed into Puerto Rico, the Salvation Army's Disaster Relief Service Team was ready to help.
Made In Chicago: Fox Valley Winery
Fox Valley Winery in Oswego specializes in creating small lots of handcrafted, award-winning wines.
Without State Budget Deal, Mega Millions And Powerball To Leave Illinois
Illinois Lottery players who buy tickets for Powerball and Mega Millions could soon have to cross state lines for a chance at those huge jackpots.
Rep. Rodney Davis: "This Would Have Been A Massacre" If Not For Capitol Police
Rep. Rodney Davis, a Republican from Taylorville, Ill., said he was at bat when a gunman opened fire at a congressional baseball practice.
Made In Chicago: McCrone Group Analytical Lab
Founded 60 years ago and located in Westmont is a company that is under the microscope.
City, Salvation Army Establish Triage Program For Homeless
Chicago has expanded its partnership with the Salvation Army to guide homeless families to a path back to stability.
Big Fish Story: Angler Catches Record-Breaking Trout Older Than He Is
An Indiana charter boat captain has quite a fish story to tell.
Groundhogs Predict Six More Weeks Of Winter
If you put any stock into the predictions of the groundhog, we're in for plenty more snow and cold. Despite the snow, a couple hundred people showed up in the town square in far north suburban Woodstock find out what Woodstock Willie had in store for them, and it wasn't what they wanted to hear: six more weeks of winter.
Amid Blizzard, Firefighters Escort Woman In Labor To Hospital
The woman and her family members were on the way to the hospital, with no choice but to go into the snowstorm, on Sunday night, when her car went off the road.
Talks Begin For Construction Of New Bridge, Would Give Access To Dunes National Lakeshore
Big ideas are crossing the minds of Indiana planners who envision a suspension bridge providing new access to the Dunes National Lakeshore. WBBM Newsradio's Julie Mann reports.
'Groovestock' 3-Day Music Festival Shut Down When Landowners Balk
Police pulled the plug on a music festival that was expected to draw 1,000 people this past weekend, after the owners of the land for the festival said they were only expecting 20 campers to show up.
Grid-Based Garbage Collection Begins In North Side Wards
Trash in a number of Chicago neighborhoods will be collected differently starting Monday, but the city hopes no one notices a difference.
City Settles With Family Of Girl, 6, Who Died In Hit-And-Run
A settlement has been reached between the City of Chicago and the family of a 4-year-old girl killed in a hit-and-run accident near Lincoln Park Zoo.
Wrong-Way Driver Makes It Almost 10 Miles On I-90
An Illinois state maintenance worker is credited with stopping a wrong-way driver on the Jane Addams Memorial Tollway.
McHenry County Man May Get To Keep Money Found In Garden
A McHenry County man is growing closer to collecting more than $100,000 found in his garden.
Charges Dropped Against Elderly Man Who Shot Intruder
Cook County prosecutors have dropped weapons charges against an elderly man who shot a teenage burglar who broke into his Englewood home last week.
PETA Wants Roadside Memorial For Cows
Should cows that died on Illinois roadways be remembered with a roadside memorial? PETA says yes.
Police: Man Stole Snow Blower, Hit Owner With Pickup Truck
Snow removal may have been the motivation behind a hit and run this week in Northwest Indiana.
Lawsuit: Wine Expert Lashed Out At Woman After Bad Yelp Review
A war of words on the Internet has now culminated in a lawsuit.
Incumbent State Rep Misses Deadline For Primary Ballot
A longtime suburban lawmaker is being forced to run for re-election as a write-in candidate.
Couple: Tablet PC Bought For Daughter, 7, Was Full Of Porn
A Chicago couple says in a lawsuit their family Christmas was ruined last year, after a used tablet PC bought as a gift for a young girl turned out to be full of porn.
Judge To Homeless Protester: Get A Job Or Go To Jail
A judge in DuPage County has giving a well-known suburban squatter a choice; get a job or face jail time.
Daily Deal Sites Blamed For Driving Restaurant Out Of Business
Popular daily deal sites are blamed for driving a hot dog diner into debt.
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First Alert Weather: Possible showers later in the evening
Lows tonight will be in the mid-50s in Chicago, but upper 40s in the suburbs.
Police shoot person inside Chicago Police Department 10th District station lobby
A male civilian was transported to a hospital with a gunshot wound.
Suspect in shooting of 7-year-old boy in Roseland denied bond
Police say the man pulled out a rifle and started shooting - hitting the boy.
Tyson Foods to move corporate offices in Chicago and Downers Grove to Arkansas
The consolidation of corporate offices is intended to allow for closer collaboration and no layoffs will accompany the shift, the company said.
Dancing with the Giordano Stars: Dance competition to benefit CPS students
A Hollywood-style dance competition benefiting Chicago students takes the stage Thursday night at the Park West concert venue in Lincoln Park.
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Police shoot person inside Chicago Police Department 10th District station lobby
A male civilian was transported to a hospital with a gunshot wound.
Purdue University student facing murder charges after killing roommate in dorm room
Purdue University Police Chief Lesley Wiete said the suspect, Ji Min Sha, called police around 12:44 a.m. to report his roommate, Varun Manish Chheda, 20, was dead.
DCFS had investigated Chicago family nine times before 12-year-old boy died
We have been asking every day for five weeks to find out how he died and who dropped the ball.
Family demands justice after hit-and-run leaves toddler dead in Albany Park
Police said the driver of a pickup truck did not stop after hitting the toddler.
First Alert Weather: Possible showers later in the evening
Lows tonight will be in the mid-50s in Chicago, but upper 40s in the suburbs.
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Family files suit on behalf of domestic violence victim who was shot dead by police
Craig's son, Patrick Jenkins, said Chicago Police did "everything" wrong in the situation.
Chicago Tylenol murders: Who did it? Questions still surround James Lewis
Just last week, the CBS 2 Investigators learned Lewis was interviewed for hours outside of his Boston home.
3 members of Janus family died in 1982, and pain has passed on to generations
"It's hard for me to live," said Joe Janus, who lost two brothers and a sister-in-law. "But I still got my daughter, my son, my grandchildren. I've got to live for them."
'My Name Is Anjanette Young' Wins National Emmy Award For CBS 2
The story by CBS 2 Investigator Dave Savini--"My Name Is Anjanette Young"--won for Outstanding Regional News Story -- Investigative Report.
PainKiller: Unraveling the dark mystery of the Tylenol Murders 40 years later
The case begins with a 12-year-old Elk Grove Village girl who wakes up with a cold. The pattern of horror only grew worse from there.
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Pilsen hot dog stand operators say they're getting bullied by city over mural in alley
"They still said the mural had to be brought down, painted over, boarded up," said owner Janette Garza.
Latino Leadership Council calls on Rep. Jesus 'Chuy' Garcia to run for mayor in 2023
Following a meeting Tuesday, the leadership council is calling on the 4th District congressman to throw his hat in the ring before the February 2023 mayoral election.
Dolton Mayor Tiffany Henyard breaks into disco after ruling tosses recall vote against her
Residents voted to recall Henyard in late June. But the mayor took her fight to court.
In budget announcement, Mayor Lightfoot claims revenues vastly higher than projections
The takeaway, for the most part, is that the city is in a good fiscal spot. But not everyone agrees.
Mayor Lori Lightfoot won't seek property tax hike in 2023 budget plan
The mayor is foregoing her original plan for a 2.5% property tax increase, which officials estimated would have cost the average owner of a $250,000 home approximately $34 next year.
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Chicago teacher says fraudsters made $1,600 in unauthorized charges -- and bank is denying her help
There was also a puzzling change of address.
Berwyn woman unwittingly rents apartment out on Vrbo to scammer who dupes apartment seekers
"The fact that this happened in my home makes me feel completely terrible," said Dominika Opaczynska.
Uber expands Comfort Electric option to Chicago, 14 more cities
Uber users in Chicago now have the option to request a ride in a premium electric vehicle; like a Tesla, Polestar, or Ford Mustang Mach-E.
Freight train worker strike could cause supply chain crisis as well as halt commuter trains
The trains that might stop running carry everything from the food on your dinner table to this year's Halloween costume.
State of Illinois to set aside $300 million to help those struggling to pay energy bills
Help is on the way for Illinois families struggling to pay their electric bill – to the tune of $300 million.
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Illinois to expand wastewater testing for COVID, other pathogens
The Illinois Department of Public Health said it will pick 20 K-12 schools across Illinois take part in a 25-week pilot program.
Suburban woman using her own struggle with infertility to get other Black women talking
"I can't believe this is something so common, but yet something not talked about, and especially in the Black community," Kenisha Leak said.
City preparations underway for return of Riot Fest to Douglass Park
The city's Public Health Dept. is also warning festival-goers to test their drugs for fentanyl before using.
IDPH: Therapeutic COVID-19 treatments have kept 8,600 people out of hospital in Illinois in past four months
Illinois health officials say new data show COVID-19 treatments are working.
Still need your COVID-19 vaccine? Chicago will pay you to get the jab
The reason behind the booster push: only 38% of people in Chicago are fully vaccinated and boosted.
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Tyson Foods to move corporate offices in Chicago and Downers Grove to Arkansas
The consolidation of corporate offices is intended to allow for closer collaboration and no layoffs will accompany the shift, the company said.
Medinah Temple temporary casino proposal gets green light from traffic study
Not everyone is in agreement with the conclusions of the study.
Southwest, United flight attendants picket in Chicago; expert says they have a lot of leverage
It has been a brutal pandemic for the airline industry and this summer — wasn't much better — with massive cancelations and weather issues.
Advocates call for more equity in Illinois recreational cannabis industry
The activists said the state needs to cut red tape and lower barriers to entry.
Pilsen couple serves up success at Malinche Coffee & Tea House, with guidance from local non-profit
"You just gotta follow the passion and you gotta be tough," café owner Hector Aguille said.
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Elvis Andrus hits three-run homer as White Sox beat Twins
Luis Arraez had one hit to move closer to his first AL batting championship, one of only two hits Minnesota managed off Lucas Giolito in seven innings as the Chicago White Sox beat the Twins on Tuesday night.
Cubs blow 2-0 lead, lose to Reds
Willson Contreras and Nico Hoerner homered for the Cubs.
Miguel Cairo hopes to succeed Tony La Russa as White Sox manager
Despite not completing a comeback to the postseason this year, the White Sox are 17-15 since Cairo took over following La Russa's medical leave.
Report accuses Chicago Red Stars of hindering probe into abuse allegations against former coach
Investigators claim the Red Stars were one of three teams that were not fully cooperative with the probe.
For Chicago Bulls, preseason a chance to figure out point guard role in Ball's absence
The Bulls have youngster Ayo Dosunmu, the defensive-minded Alex Caruso and veteran pickup Goran Dragic to pick up the slack.
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Loretta Lynn, country music queen, dies at age 90
Loretta Lynn's frank songs about life and love as a woman in Appalachia pulled her out of poverty and made her a pillar of country music.
"The Price Is Right At Night" primetime special welcomes "Young Sheldon" stars
An audience of twins competes for double the prizes since Armitage and Revord play twins on "Young Sheldon."
"East New York" premiere set for Sunday, Oct. 2
Amanda Warren stars as the newly promoted boss of the 74th precinct in a working class Brooklyn neighborhood in the midst of social upheaval.
Teatro Leyden uses theatre to break down language barriers for students in Northlake
The school is also using the art form to connect with its students' families.
"So Help Me Todd" to premiere Sept. 29 at 9 p.m. ET / PT
Academy Award-winner Marcia Gay Harden and Skylar Astin star as razor-sharp, meticulous attorney Margaret Wright and Todd, her talented but scruffy, aimless son whom she hires as her law firm's in-house investigator, on the series premiere of the new CBS Original drama.
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Purdue University student killed in dorm room; roommate in custody
A Purdue University student is facing murder charges, after killing his roommate in their dorm room overnight.
Chicago First Alert Weather: Wet and windy
CBS 2 Chief Meteorologist Albert Ramon has a look at the forecast.
Ambulance collides with car in Garfield Park
Five people, including three Chicago Fire Department employees, were injured when an ambulance collided with a car and crashed into a pole on the western edge of Garfield Park.
Dancing with the Giordano Stars: dance competition to benefit CPS students
A Hollywood-style dance competition benefiting Chicago students takes the stage Thursday night at the Park West concert venue in Lincoln Park. Giordano Dance Chicago is hosting its 15th annual “Dancing with the Giordano Stars” event to raise money for the company's outreach program serving Chicago Public Schools.
Holmes Middle School in Wheeling closed for Yom Kippur
A day after Holmes Middle School in Wheeling was locked down for a report of a gun in the building, the school will be closed on Wednesday for the Jewish holiday of Yom Kippur.
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