Police search for man who tried to kidnap children in Bridgeport
A witness intervened, and the man left in a gray four-door sedan, police said.
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Man who trapped firefighters faces attempted murder charges
Melvin Jordan, of Chicago, was arrested after he held his two victims inside a basement of a home, police said.
Man who trapped 2 firefighters in Auburn Gresham home faces attempted murder charges
A 47-year-old man is facing attempted murder and kidnapping charges for allegedly holding two firefighters at knifepoint in Auburn Gresham this week.
U.S. woman found safe nearly 8 months after being kidnapped in Mexico
Monica De Leon Barba was kidnapped last November while walking her dog in Tepatitlán, Jalisco, Mexico.
Man charged with killing 10-year-old girl in Rockford held on $5 million bail
Antonio Monroe, 44, is a registered sex offender, and also is being investigated in connection with the death of a woman in Schaumburg.
Blue Island man charged with kidnapping, murdering 10-year-old girl in Rockford
Police say officers responded at 12:07 p.m. when a 6-year-old girl came home and told her mom that a man had taken her 10-year-old sister.
Police warn of 'pattern of robberies' targeting elderly women.
In two separte incidents, a man and a woman approached the victims and started a conversation before demanding money and jewelry.
Chicago man charged with attempted kidnapping near Northwestern University
James Saye, of Chicago, is accused of attempting to force a woman walking near the university into his car, then fleeing police.
Teen boy saves sister from kidnapping with slingshot
A man appeared from the woods and held the 8-year-old girl's mouth shut. Her brother saw it and acted quickly.
Men charged in robbery, kidnapping of staffers at Des Plaines auto dealership
The victims were beaten and tortured at a different site before being returned to the dealership several hours later, police said.
Female victim who said she was kidnapped is found, Dolton police say
The victim told a store cashier a male suspect was not letting her go. She also had obvious injuries.
Glenview man charged with attempted kidnapping of girl who had just exited school bus
Bond was set at $750,000 Thursday for a Glenview man accused of attempting to kidnap a girl who had just gotten off a school bus this week.
Teen charged with December armed robbery, carjacking in Chatham
A 15-year-old boy is charged with robbing a man at gunpoint before taking his car in the Chatham neighborhood last month.
Video shows suspect steal, then crash car with child inside in Chicago
A car was stolen with a child inside in the Englewood neighborhood Thursday morning. Chicago police said a 52-year-old man left his Toyota Camry running with a 6-year-old inside at a gas station in the 6600 block of South Wentworth Avenue, just before 8 a.m.
Man charged with kidnapping 3 Ohio children, driving them to Beach Park
A man is facing kidnapping charges after driving three minors from Ohio to Beach Park over the weekend.
CPD seek suspect in attempted child luring on Northwest Side
Police said the suspect attempted to lure a 15-year-old girl who fled to a local business for shelter and called police.
Man charged with carjacking kidnapping after taking SUV with baby in back expected in court.
Pherris Harrington, 26, has been charged with kidnapping, vehicular hijacking along with five other counts. He will appear in bond court Tuesday.
Two-month-old kidnapped during carjacking near Ravenswood: Chicago Police
Pherris Harrington, 26, has been charged with kidnapping, vehicular hijacking along with five other counts.
Police identify fourth robbery in which victim was forced into car in Wrigleyville
In each of the attacks, two to three robbers have come up to the victims from behind, taken out a handgun, and forced them into a waiting car.
Police search for suspect wanted for attempted kidnapping of 11-year-old in Portage Park
Chicago police are looking for a man who attempted to kidnap an 11-year-old boy in the Portage Park neighborhood Wednesday afternoon.
Police search for man who attempted to kidnap girl, 10, in Grand Crossing
Police are looking for the suspect who attempted to kidnap a 10-year-old girl in the Grand Crossing neighborhood last week.
Man, 25, charged with attempted kidnapping of girl in Belmont Cragin
The man allegedly offered $150 for the girl before attempting to take her by grabbing her hair.
CPD issue alert after man attempted to kidnap girl, 5, in Belmont Cragin
Chicago police are looking for a man who attempted to kidnap a 5-year-old girl in the Belmont Cragin neighborhood Thursday morning.
2 men found guilty of conspiring to kidnap Michigan governor
A jury has convicted two men of conspiring to kidnap Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer in 2020 after a jury failed to reach a verdict in an earlier trial of the two men.
Victim stabbed during attempted kidnapping in Belmont Cragin; No one in custody
The offender "forcibly shoved" the victim into the back seat of a white SUV.
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Aurora city employees honored for saving baby's life
Josh Elrod and Daniel Chavez work for the Aurora Water & Sewer Division.
Former NFL QB says Bears should play to Justin Fields' strengths
The former NFL MVP said the Bears should allow Fields to use his legs more to open up the passing game.
Spotted lanternfly found for first time in Illinois
The spotted lanternfly is an invasive species, and if you see one, officials want you to stomp it with your shoe – though you should photograph it to report it first.
New faces on the Blackhawks prepare to begin preseason
Nick Foligno is entering his 17th season, but already feels like he's learning from the team's younger players and No. 1-overall pick Connor Bedard.
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7 more buses bring migrants to Chicago on Tuesday, tying record for most ever
As of Tuesday, more than 15,000 migrants have arrived in Chicago since last August.
Baby found abandoned near elementary school in West Town
The baby was taken to Lurie Children's Hospital by officers.
Chicago residents upset after robberies turn violent in broad daylight
"Quality of life, on a scale of one to ten, it's about three and a half."
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.
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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.
Former state inspector Jose Guillen expected to plead guilty to lying about groping women
Guillen was indicted last year on four counts of deprivation of civil rights and one count of obstruction of justice
Electric rental car breaks down, traps Gurnee mom, daughter inside
They turned to CBS 2 Investigators for help after they then got stuck with a big bill.
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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.
Biden joins picket line with UAW workers in Michigan
President Biden said the UAW "saved the auto industry back in 2008," and should reap the benefits of profits now.
Two aldermen want voters to decide if Chicago should remain sanctuary city for migrants
The move comes as the city works to find housing for more than 14,000 asylum seekers who have been brought to Chicago since last August.
House Republicans host forum on Chicago crime; Democrats blast event as political stunt
Some top Democrats have said the GOP should be focusing on avoiding a potential government shutdown ahead of Saturday's budget deadline.
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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.
Chime customer frustrated by slow response after bogus $1,200 charge
She was yet another victim who didn't get their money back until CBS 2 got involved.
Hackers post crude content on Schaumburg spa's Facebook page
While Noelle Fredrick frequently has to straighten up her spa workspace, but what she can't seem to tidy up is her spa's Facebook page.
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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
Can you get your COVID booster and flu shot at the same time? Here's what health experts say.
Silver Cross NICU like a second home for some new parents
Millions of babies are born prematurely every year. That translates to about one in 10 newborns who need extra support in the NICU.
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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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Former NFL QB says Bears should play to Justin Fields' strengths
The former NFL MVP said the Bears should allow Fields to use his legs more to open up the passing game.
New faces on the Blackhawks prepare to begin preseason
Nick Foligno is entering his 17th season, but already feels like he's learning from the team's younger players and No. 1-overall pick Connor Bedard.
With six games left, Cubs focus on road ahead toward possible playoff appearance
If the season ended today, the Cubs would be in the playoffs as the National League's final wildcard team.
Frustrated Fighting Irish lament miscues that led to late loss against Buckeyes
Notre Dame needed one stop to beat then-No. 6 Ohio State for the first time since 1936, and yet it couldn't finish the job.
Bears aim to keep it simple in trying to get out of 13-game losing streak
Head coach Matt Eberflus said the team will focus on getting the details right individually at every position this week.
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"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.
Usher to headline Super Bowl halftime show in Las Vegas
Usher will perform at the Super Bowl halftime show in Las Vegas on Feb. 11, 2024.
"The Amazing Race" set to return for milestone 35th season
The Emmy Award-winning series returns for its biggest season yet with 90-minute original episodes starting Wednesday, Sept. 27.
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Former NFL QB Matt Ryan says Bears should play to Justin Fields' strengths
The Bears will look to bounce back on Sunday at home against the Denver Broncos. Like the Bears, Denver is also searching for its first win this season. Despite their 0-3 start, Justin Fields and the Bears are close, according to head coach Matt Eberflus. Former NFL quarterback Matt Ryan will be on the call for Sunday's game against the Broncos on CBS.
New faces on the Blackhawks prepare to begin preseason
Prized rookie Connor Bedard is getting closer to taking the ice for the Blackhawks. The first preseason game is Thursday at the United Center. The Hawks warmed up with a scrimmage at their latest practice. CBS 2's Jori Parys had the story on another new face for fans to keep an eye on.
Aurora city employees save baby's life
They heard a mother's frantic cries and rushed to help. And now, two Aurora city employees are being honored as heroes for helping save a baby's life.
He spent 34 years in prison for a wrongful murder conviction, then prosecutors dropped the charges
Cook County prosecutors on Tuesday dropped murder charges against Francisco Benitez, who spent 34 years behind bars before a judge exonerated him last month. Benitez, 52, was released from Cook County Jail last month, after a judge tossed his murder conviction.
'Little Amal' makes a big impression in Chicago as a symbol of human rights
"Little Amal" is a 12-foot-tall puppet and a symbol of human rights. She will be in the city through September 30th. Her first stop is at the Chicago Shakespeare Theater.
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Oak Park on alert after armed robberies, carjackings over the 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.
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.
Man charged with holding knife to woman's throat in Round Lake
Gerzin Ramirez-Perez, 33, has been charged with one felony count of aggravated unlawful restraint and two misdemeanor counts of domestic battery.
DePaul to boost security after string of robberies on campus
The university announced a series of measures to enhance safety on its campuses in the wake of the robbery incidents.
Three Loyola University Chicago students robbed at gunpoint near campus
Four people got out of a car and one displayed a gun, demanding the students' property – including cellphones and wallets.
