Kenosha police rescue man after vehicle catches fire
The 84-year-old driver walked out safely, and no one suffered major injuries, police said.
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Kenosha police rescue 84-year-old driver after minivan bursts into flames
Video showed officers following the van as it bursts into flames under a railroad overpass – leaving a trail of fire behind it.
Judge permits suit by family of man who was shot, killed by Kyle Rittenhouse
Rittenhouse argued self-defense and was acquitted at trial in 2021.
Shootout with police leaves suspect dead after reports of active shooter, hostages
Police are now working to find a motive, but there is no active threat.
Wisconsin voters dish on midterms: For them, it's personal
Abortion, affordable health care, equality and the economy matter to voters in this purple state, which will be critical in deciding control of the Senate.
'Mom, there's an alligator here': Kenosha police capture alligator wandering the street
Chicago had its own gator adventure in 2019 when "Chance the Snapper" was captured in the Humboldt Park lagoon after a week-long search.
Child pulled from Lake Michigan in Kenosha, Wisconsin
Kenosha police said their dive teams were called to Lake Michigan near the Kenosha bandshell Tuesday evening.
1 person killed, 4 wounded in Kenosha overnight
One person is dead, and four others are wounded after a shooting in Kenosha Monday night.
Kyle Rittenhouse says he's inspired by Johnny Depp verdict to file defamation suits
Kyle Rittenhouse says Johnny Depp's legal victory is fueling him to sue Mark Zuckerberg and several others.
Woman arrested after shooting, killing dog that got loose in Kenosha
The woman was being held in jail late Monday and will be in court on Tuesday.
Kenosha school security guard resigns over footage showing him kneeling on 12-year-old girl's neck while breaking up fight
The Kenosha Unified School District released video of the incident after the officer resigned from the district.
Wisconsin Crime Lab destroys gun used by Kyle Rittenhouse
The gun Kyle Rittenhouse used to shoot three people during the unrest in Kenosha in 2020 has been destroyed.
Retired Kenosha Police Officer Found Dead After Being Reported Missing For a Week
Kenosha Police confirmed Saturday that a missing retired officer was found in the Village of Pleasant Prairie.
Attorneys For Kyle Rittenhouse Want Property Seized By Kenosha Police In 2020 Returned, Gun Destroyed
Attorneys for Kyle Rittenhouse this week asked that his personal property that was seized by Kenosha police when he was first arrested be returned, and that the gun he used to shoot and kill two people and wound a third be destroyed.
2 Dead, 5 Injured After Fire At Senior Community Apartments In Kenosha
Two people are dead after a fire broke out at an apartment building in a senior community in Kenosha Monday night.
Police Body Cam Video Shows Traffic Stop Of MSNBC Freelancer Suspected Of Following Kyle Rittenhouse Jury Bus
For the first time, we are seeing police body camera video that led to MSNBC being banned from the courtroom in the Kyle Rittenhouse trial in Kenosha, Wisconsin.
Demonstrators In Kenosha March To Protest Rittenhouse Verdict
Anger and frustration were on display in the streets of Kenosh Sunday as protesters reacted to Friday's acquittal of Kyle Rittenhouse.
Rev. Jesse Jackson To Lead Protest In Kenosha In Response To Kyle Rittenhouse Verdict
Rev. Jackson and others plan to retrace the route Kyle Rittenhouse took the night he killed two men and injured a third. He will also be calling on the Department of Justice to investigate federal crimes they say Rittenhouse committed the night of the fatal shootings.
LIVE UPDATES: Protesters Shut Down Michigan Avenue Following Kyle Rittenhouse Acquittal
Protesters are marching in downtown Chicago following Kyle Rittenhouse's aquittal on all charges in his trial for fatally shooting two people and injuring a third in unrest in Kenosha, Wisconsin, last year.
In Wake Of Kyle Rittenhouse Verdict, ACLU Says Authorities In Kenosha Enabled 'White Militia Members' Who Went After Protesters
The American Civil Liberties Union on Friday tweeted that the acquittal of Kyle Rittenhouse amounted to "an outrageous failure to protect protesters" by authorities in Kenosha.
Kyle Rittenhouse Trial: Jurors Begin Fourth Day Of Deliberations
Day four of deliberations in the Kyle Rittenhouse murder trial is underway on Friday.
Kyle Rittenhouse Trial: Jurors Wrap Third Day Of Deliberations With No Verdict; MSNBC Banned After Freelancer Runs Red Light Tailing Jury Bus
A man was questioned and ticketed after being caught following the bus used to bring jurors to and from the courthouse, suspected of trying to take pictures of the jury. The man claimed to work for NBC News and MSNBC.
Kyle Rittenhouse Trial: Jurors Wrap Second Day Of Deliberations Without Verdict After Watching Videos Of Shootings; Defense Calls For Mistrial Again
Jurors in the Kyle Rittenhouse trial completed a second day of deliberations on Wednesday without reaching a verdict, but spent about 45 minutes reviewing video evidence from the case.
Kyle Rittenhouse Trial: Jury Finishes First Day Of Deliberations Without Reaching Verdict
Jurors in the Kyle Rittenhouse murder trial were sent home for the day after wrapping up their first day of deliberations without a verdict in his trial over shooting three people, killing two of them, in Kenosha last year.
Gun Charge Dropped Against Kyle Rittenhouse; CBS 2 Legal Analyst Irv Miller Says Prosecutors Handled Charge Very Poorly
Kenosha County Judge Bruce Schroeder on Monday dropped a charge related to the gun in the Kyle Rittenhouse trial. As CBS 2's Chris Tye reported, the reason has to do with the gun's barrel.
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Limo service canceled less than 24 hours before Taylor Swift show for group from western suburbs
After months of planning and thousands of dollars spent, their limo ride to the show was canceled less than 24 hours before the show.
No survivors found after plane that flew over DC and led to fighter jet scramble crashes in Virginia
An unresponsive airplane flying over Washington, D.C., on Sunday prompted military fighter jets to intercept the plane at hypersonic levels, causing a loud sonic boom heard around D.C. and Virginia, officials said. The plane later crashed in Virginia and no survivors were found.
Apparent measles outbreak inside Chicago Police District
As CPD briefed the media on a shooting, CBS 2 stumbled upon a concerning notice outside the 25th Police District.
Chicago First Alert Weather: Cooler temperatures, air quality concerns continue
Sunday night brings mostly clear skies and a low temperature of 58 degrees.
Chicago weekend shootings: 9 killed, 34 hurt
The ages of the victims range from 16 to 70.
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Apparent measles outbreak inside Chicago Police District
As CPD briefed the media on a shooting, CBS 2 stumbled upon a concerning notice outside the 25th Police District.
Woman killed, 6 others hurt in shooting on West Side
Police say it all started when a large group was gathered to celebrate the life of a man who was killed in a car crash four years ago.
Unresponsive small plane over Washington causes military jet to scramble, causes loud sonic boom
A wayward and unresponsive business plane that flew over the nation's capital Sunday afternoon caused the military to scramble a fighter jet before the plane crashed in Virginia, officials said. The fighter jet caused a loud sonic boom that was heard across the capital region.
Chicago First Alert Weather: Cooler temperatures, air quality concerns continue
Sunday night brings mostly clear skies and a low temperature of 58 degrees.
Limo service canceled less than 24 hours before Taylor Swift show for group from western suburbs
After months of planning and thousands of dollars spent, their limo ride to the show was canceled less than 24 hours before the show.
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Chicago Police officer busted at bar with crack cocaine in squad car, records say
Police said the 38-year-old officer was arrested coming out of a Norwood Park neighborhood bar early Friday morning.
Two shootings involving 2-year-olds in Chicago within period of hours
It is unclear whether either of the two people charged in each shooting actually fired a weapon.
Illinois clergy sex abuse probe reveals hundreds more cases in Catholic church
The report found, in all six dioceses in Illinois, there were 451 Catholic clerics and religious brothers who abused nearly 2,000 children.
Illinois lawmakers pass bill making it easier to sue gun manufacturers
Gov. JB Pritzker is poised to sign the bill that will help hold "reckless" gun manufacturers and advertisers accountable in court.
Illinois set to become first state to count Arab Americans in state data
If passed, Arab Americans and minority groups from the Middle East will be separately recognized.
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Biden signs debt ceiling bill that pulls U.S. back from brink of default
With just two days to spare, President Joe Biden has signed legislation that lifts the nation's debt ceiling.
Justice Department closes Pence documents probe with no charges
Multiple sources familiar with the matter tell CBS News the Justice Department won't seek to charge former Vice President Mike Pence.
Civic Committee announces ambitious plan to cut down on murders in Chicago
In five years, they hope to bring the annual number of murders in Chicago below 400. Chicago hasn't been under that number since 1965.
Senate passes debt ceiling bill, sending measure to Biden
The legislation now goes to President Biden's desk, pulling the nation back from the brink of a financial crisis.
City Council approves $51 million in funding for migrant housing amid raucous debate
The money approved by the City Council on Wednesday will only cover the costs of assistance for asylum seekers through June 30.
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Experts issue warning about scammers ahead of Taylor Swift concerts
The hype for Taylor is high – and so is the chance of online vendors taking advantage of fans.
Minimum wage to rise for Chicago, suburban Cook County on July 1
Both Chicago and Cook County have their own separate minimum wage ordinances, both setting higher rates than set by Illinois state law.
Highway safety group releases list of vehicles that can help keep teens safe
US Centers for Disease Control says teenagers are three times more likely to be involved in a fatal accident compared to older drivers.
Billy Corgan says he paid off hacker who threatened to leak new Smashing Pumpkins songs
The Smashing Pumpkins just released ATUM, a three-act rock opera, on Friday, May 5. But if it were up to the hacker, some of the album would've been released months ago.
FDA considers first ever over-the-counter birth control pill
The FDA is concerned about the effectiveness of the pill in overweight women and if individuals would follow the instructions properly.
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Chicago doctors talk solutions on caring for patients with disabilities
CBS 2 headed over to the Shirley Ryan AbilityLab in Streeterville to check out specialized equipment used to care for patients.
Northwestern doctor examines why patients with disabilities face discrimination
One doctor who tried to help said she was stunned by why
One year since Chicago's first mpox case, health officials still urge caution after cases this spring
Chicago health officials urge vaccinations after more than 30 cases were reported in Chicago since April.
Former first lady Rosalynn Carter has dementia, family announces
Former first lady Rosalynn Carter's dementia diagnosis was announced as former President Jimmy Carter continues to receive hospice care.
University of Chicago Medicine hosting free clinic in Glendale Heights on Saturday
It's taking place at the Glendale Heights Sports Hub at 250 Civic Centre Plaza in Glendale Heights on Saturday from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.
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Bears begin interior demolition at Arlington Park
The work is taking place even though the new stadium is still far from a done deal.
Minimum wage to rise for Chicago, suburban Cook County on July 1
Both Chicago and Cook County have their own separate minimum wage ordinances, both setting higher rates than set by Illinois state law.
Former teacher turns love for skincare into booming business
A local shea butter skincare brand has recently joined the ranks of legacy brands, making it onto shelves of beauty retailer Ulta.
Illinois lawmakers vote to extend law allowing serving of cocktails to-go
Gov. JB Pritzker approved the popular policy during the COVID-19 pandemic. It was set to expire in June of 2024.
Business continues to rebound at McCormick Place after pandemic
McCormick Place officials said, in the first quarter of 2023, hotel room stays generated from events were up 70% from last year, and attendance to conventions was 77% higher.
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Taillon, Swanson lead Cubs to victory 2-1 over Padres
Jameson Taillon pitched effectively into the sixth inning, Dansby Swanson homered among his three hits, and the Chicago Cubs beat the San Diego Padres 2-1 on Friday night in the opener of a four-game series.
Bears signal possibly exploring options beyond Arlington Heights for new stadium
At least one other west suburban community has already met with the Bears to discuss a future stadium.
Clevinger, 4 relievers combine for shutout as White Sox beat Tigers
Mike Clevinger pitched three-hit ball over five innings in first start since May 17.
Stewart banks in go-ahead shot, Liberty beat Sky in Vandersloot's return
Breanna Stewart banked in a go-ahead shot with 7.1 seconds left and the New York Liberty rallied to defeat the Chicago Sky 77-76 in Courtney Vandersloot's return to the Windy City.
United Airlines offering discounts to fly to Bears road games
You can use the code "UABEARS2023" at united.com to get 20% off flights to and from road games.
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St. Sabina Youth Choir to perform at Gospel Music Festival in Millennium Park
The choir is back in full force, after being forced to miss some big performances due to the pandemic.
Inside Pink Floyd's 'Dark Side of the Moon' show at the Adler Planetarium
Mike Smail, director of theaters and visualization at the Adler, joined CBS 2's Brad Edwards on the stream Friday.
Remembering David Yondorf: stage combat master, Bounding Main vocalist dies at 43
Yondorf died on Wednesday, May 17, after a battle with cancer.
Sueños Music Festival returns to Grant Park this weekend
The event features 20 of the most popular reggaeton and Latin artists around. The lineup includes Wisin & Yandel, Feid, Grupo Firme, and Nicky Jam
"Rachael Ray Show" ends after 17 seasons
Ray received tributes from several former guests, including former first lady Michelle Obama, Oprah, Kate Hudson, Jessica Alba and 50 Cent.
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Limo service canceled less than 24 hours before Taylor Swift show for group from western suburbs
After months of planning and thousands of dollars spent, their limo ride to the show was canceled less than 24 hours before the show.
CIty does not consider CPD measles scare a public health crisis
As CPD briefed the media on a shooting, CBS 2 stumbled upon a concerning notice outside the 25th Police District.
Chicago shooting: Man shot, critically hurt on Museum Campus
A 19-year-old man was found lying on the ground with gunshot wounds to the lower back, groin, and left thigh.
Woman killed, 6 others hurt in shooting on West Side
Police say it all started when a large group was gathered to celebrate the life of a man who was killed in a car crash four years ago.
Lakefront Green hosting free workout classes Sunday
Starting at 10 a.m. you can break a sweat doing a Pure Barre class and other exercises as part of the Lincoln Park health and wellness weekend.
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