Protesters from Highland Park in Washington demanding federal ban on assault weapons
Members of Congress are back from recess, and so are protesters, demanding lawmakers take action after even more mass shootings
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Members of Congress are back from recess, and so are protesters, demanding lawmakers take action after even more mass shootings
The parents say they were promised better security after the massacre at the July 4th Parade that killed seven people last year - but school lockdowns last week exposed security flaws. CBS 2's Sara Machi reports.
Moments after an update from police on the shooting ended, Ashbey Beasley stepped in front of the cameras.
Police said a 28-year-old suspect opened fire at the Covenant School in Nashville Monday morning – killing three children and adults.
It could take a couple years before a plan is approved.
This year, there will not be a parade.
The planning process started months ago - and City Manager Ghida Neukirch said they've taken a trauma-informed approach. CBS 2's Noel Brennan reports.
Activists lit candles in downtown Highland Park Tuesday night in honor of yet more victims.
Robert Crimo is accused of killing seven people and wounding dozens more in the July 4th parade massacre.
The trauma from the mass shooting, both physical and emotional, remains fresh.
CBS 2's Charlie De Mar sat down with a number of people directly impacted.
Cooper was the youngest victim of the July 4th parade massacre in Highland Park earlier this year.
The charges against Robert Crimo Jr. stem from his sponsoring his son for a Firearm Owners Identification card. CBS 2's Marybel Gonzalez reports.
Robert Crimo Jr. is charged with seven counts of felony reckless conduct connected to his sponsoring his son's FOID card application. CBS 2 Investigator Megan Hickey reports.
Robert Crimo Jr. is charged with seven counts of felony reckless conduct connected to his sponsoring his son’s Firearm Owners Identification card application.
Lake County State's Attorney's office Eric Rinehart announces that Robert Crimo Jr., the father of suspected Highland Park gunman Robert "Bobby" Crimo III, is charged with seven counts of felony reckless conduct.
CBS 2's Charlie De Mar spoke Tuesday with Dr. Sheena McKenzie.
Help will also be available for community members who need someone to talk to.
For now altars, each decorated with candles and tradition from Jewish and Hispanic cultures, will remain up.
"I can understand other view points, but for myself, I like that the city is honoring those who were hurt and those who gave their lives."
They are survivors from 12 mass shootings — hundreds of people on Thursday will gather in Washington, D.C. to push law makers to federally ban assault weapons. CBS 2's Charlie De Mar talked with one of them, a pediatrician who hid in a bathroom for hours after the massacre.
Eleven leaders and first responders were recognized with a certificate and an American flag that once flew at half-staff from the U.S. Capitol. CBS 2's Charlie De Mar reports.
"So many people have poured their hearts into this space."
The family of Cooper Roberts, the 8-year-old boy shot during the Highland Park July 4 parade, provided an update on his road to recovery Thursday, saying he might be suffering some memory loss and motor skill issues.
Cooper Roberts, the 8-year-old boy who was shot and severely wounded at the Highland Park July 4th parade massacre – is now undergoing physical and occupational therapy at the Shirley Ryan AbilityLab.
An 11-year-old girl was sexually assaulted by three juveniles on Chicago's Near South Side this week.
According to Ventura County inmate records, Spears was arrested by the California Highway Patrol at 9:28 p.m. Wednesday and released at 6:07 a.m. on Thursday.
A woman was held up by gun-wielding robbers in Chicago's Lincoln Park neighborhood early Thursday morning.
Some people who live in Chicago's Woodlawn neighborhood near the Obama Presidential Center said they are facing a tough situation — pay more rent, or lose their home.
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Several Republicans on the Oversight panel joined with Democrats in supporting the motion to subpoena Attorney General Pam Bondi.
Former presidents Bill Clinton, Barack Obama and Joe Biden are among the big names who will be in Chicago Friday for Rev. Jesse Jackson's funeral.
In Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth's second news briefing since the start of the Iran war, Hegseth said the U.S. had sunk an enemy ship by a torpedo for the first time since World War II.
Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem faced friendly Republicans and critical Democrats on the House Judiciary Committee, where she testified about the administration's immigration agenda.
The measure, which would have blocked President Trump from continuing military force against Iran, fell short of the simple majority needed to advance.
Drivers in the Chicago area can expect to start paying more at the pump this week, as oil prices have spiked amid the U.S.-Israeli war on Iran.
Palatine, Illinois-based Weber has issued a recall of more than 3.2 million metal wire bristle grill brushes because you could ingest the bristles.
This is after Mayor Brandon Johnson vetoed an ordinance that would have banned most hemp-derived products this weekend.
This week marks Identity Theft Awareness Week, and Illinois Comptroller Susana Mendoza emphasized some safety tips Monday for avoiding and dealing with identity theft.
A controversial data center in Naperville, Illinois, could be the cause to pack a city council meeting there on Tuesday night.
When a doctor was told there was no cure for his daughter's condition, he was motivated to transform not only her health, but the lives of thousands of others.
Ann & Robert H. Lurie Children's Hospital announced this week that it is planning to open a new pediatric hospital in the west Chicago suburb of Downers Grove.
It has been nearly six years since the start of the COVID-19 pandemic, and one of the many questions doctors are still working to answer concerns the long-term effects.
Leaders from Cook County, the Illinois Department of Human Services, and the Greater Chicago Food Depository denounced changes to the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program on Wednesday.
The University of Chicago Medicine Comprehensive Cancer Center has received a grant from The Ralph Lauren Corporate Foundation for a new cancer center.
A new development at the southeast corner of Chicago's East Lakeview community would clear away a medical office building and replace it with a residential high-rise.
The City of Aurora, Illinois, is seeking input from residents about data center development.
Not one, but two hotels are now planned or proposed for Chicago's Northalsted LGBTQ+ nightlife district.
After the Double Door closed in Wicker Park, there was reassurance that the Double Door would return, at a new location in the city's Uptown neighborhood. Now that is not happening anymore.
Barnes & Noble was set to reopen in Skokie on Wednesday, just weeks after it closed.
Actor and filmmaker Bruce Campbell told fans that he is in treatment for cancer and will cancel some upcoming public appearances.
Singer-songwriter Neil Sedaka, known for his hits like "Laughter in the Rain," "Breaking Up is Hard to Do" and "Calendar Girl," has died.
A 19th-century George Méliès film, thought to be long lost, has been found among a box of brittle movie reels that a Michigan donor brought to the Library of Congress, officials said.
Streaming giant Netflix declined to match Paramount Skydance's $31 per share offer for Warner Bros. Discovery.
After the Double Door closed in Wicker Park, there was reassurance that the Double Door would return, at a new location in the city's Uptown neighborhood. Now that is not happening anymore.
Ways to reset, recover and reconnect at Eastend Wellness Club.
The St. Baldrick's Foundation, the largest charity funder of childhood cancer research grants in the U.S., is celebrating its 25th year in Chicago.
The annual Hindu festival of Holi celebrates the start of spring, and colorful powders and waters are used to celebrate. Joining Dana Kozlov and Jackie Kostek by Zoom is Dylan Hankey, senior director of programming and production at Navy Pier, where a Holi celebration is coming up Saturday.
Absolutely Incredible Kid Day is coming up March 19, hosted by Camp Fire, a national nonprofit focused on empowering and mentoring kids. Shawna Rosenzweig, the chief executive officer of Camp Fire, joins Dana Kozlov to talk about the day and how people can participate.
The U.S. House Oversight Committee voted Wednesday to subpoena Bondi.
A pilot was killed in a small plane crash in Deerfield, Illinois, Wednesday night.
A truck hanging on the edge of a bridge over I-290 in Elmhurst, Illinois, is causing significant closures on Thursday morning.
Former presidents Bill Clinton, Barack Obama and Joe Biden will be in Chicago Friday for Rev. Jesse Jackson's funeral.
An 11-year-old girl was sexually assaulted by three juveniles on Chicago's Near South Side this week.
Several Republicans on the Oversight panel joined with Democrats in supporting the motion to subpoena Attorney General Pam Bondi.
A proposed Illinois law hopes to create more oversight on private companies to protect consumers from skyrocketing utility prices.
The three women said they are working to make their way back home, but without any help from the U.S. State Department.
If you feel like you're drowning in a sea of text alerts and desperate email pleas for "just $5" this election season, you are far from alone.
A north suburban school bus driver became a victim of sophisticated scammers who are targeting more people and more vulnerable populations to make more money.
Both couples are still actively fighting for their kids, knowing it will be a long and complicated road.
Northwestern was in control before Purdue got back in the game with a 9-0 run in the second half.
Last-place Loyola Chicago came in shooting just 31% on 3s, but kept it close by outscoring the nation's top 3-point shooting team by nine from behind the arc.
Holtz coached Notre Dame from 1986 to 1996, winning 100 games with the school, including a 12-0 national title-winning season in 1988.
Illinois is a win away from a triple-bye and berth in the quarterfinals next week in the Big Ten Tournament.
The Bulls got back to losing after stopping an 11-game skid with a lopsided win over Milwaukee on Sunday.
An 11-year-old girl was sexually assaulted by three juveniles on Chicago's Near South Side this week.
A woman was held up by gun-wielding robbers in Chicago's Lincoln Park neighborhood early Thursday morning.
Two women are dead in Pennsylvania and a man is dead in Hillside, Illinois, after an apparent murder-suicide, police said.
Chicago police on Wednesday warned of a string of charity scam incidents in the on the Near West and South sides in recent weeks.
Burglars stole an ATM from a bar in Chicago's Little Village neighborhood early Wednesday morning.
