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It was a terrifying ordeal: A masked man entered a Morgan Park food mart and began dousing the place with gasoline before he was wrestled to the ground.
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It was a terrifying ordeal: A masked man entered a Morgan Park food mart and began dousing the place with gasoline before he was wrestled to the ground.
It's called Wavee.com, and you can supposedly get a steal of a deal. Or can you? Consumer advocates tell a different story.
A new report released Tuesday says many Chicago area bridges might pose a serious safety hazard to drivers, if action isn't taken soon.
For members of the U.S. military, it is a mission that puts them off the coast of Japan at a perilous time. With nuclear power plants in trouble, they have to move to stay out of the way of radiation plumes. But they say they are happy to be there because they want to help.
Will the Japanese disaster and its impact on production there have an impact over here? CBS 2's Kristyn Hartman reports.
Gov. Pat Quinn has signed a bill abolishing the death penalty in Illinois, and many people are angry that inmates on death row will now live.
Chicago has some of the highest gas prices in the nation, and it's no surprise – not with all we're paying at the pump.
Abby Avitia overcame tough odds to overcome a rare brain condition that left her vulnerable to an early death. But her courage and doctors at Loyola University made all the difference.
What used to be the primary asset in a divorce – the home – has in many cases become a liability. CBS 2's Kristyn Hartman reports.
A Chicago couple had their house stolen during foreclosure proceedings but got help from county prosecutors who specialize in fighting mortgage fraud.
The city's homeless population has grown, and agencies facing funding shortfalls can't keep up with the need for their services.
Authorities swarmed the suburb of Riverside Wednesday night when a husband reported that his wife, an Alzheimer's patient, had wandered off into subzero temperatures.
As a parent, would you feel comfortable knowing your kids were walking to school in the street, just inches from passing cars?
Many Chicago residents were venting their frustration Friday with the pace of the city's efforts to clear the streets of snow.
Many students who attend City Colleges of Chicago take remedial classes, suggesting they were not adequately prepared in high school.
He forced his way into her home and dragged her, punched her, shoved her in a closet, and pinned her in with a dresser. The senior stayed there for almost three days. No one might have come to her rescue, had it not been for a very observant mail carrier.
A man and woman were found dead in bed early Friday, and fire officials say high levels of carbon monoxide were found in the home.
The sandwich chain is considering moving its corporate headquarters out of Illinois--as a result of the state's business tax hike.
Four young men have been charged with gang-raping a 14-year-old girl in west suburban Stickney and recording part of the brutal attack with a cell phone camera.
It sounds too good to be true: A company appears to guarantee your large repair bills if you pay a monthly fee under a contract.
The Kane County sheriff has called for an investigation into detainee Husan Smith's hellish ordeal: being abandoned nearly a day without food, water or bathroom facilities.
An Elgin man abandoned overnight in the Kane County courthouse last month is reportedly considering suing the county.
Right in public view, off a playground, a man was found stripped naked and beaten to death. CBS 2's Kristyn Hartman reports.
On Chicago's South Side, someone's been targeting mail carriers. As CBS 2's Kristyn Hartman learned, they're stealing bundles of mail knowing some of it could have money or checks inside.
The Chicago region's snowfall could spell disaster for some communities if it melts too quickly.
A man was in custody Sunday morning after police said he ran a red light and crashed a sport-utility vehicle into a pickup truck and a building on Chicago's Southwest Side.
A man was hospitalized early Sunday after a shooting near Foster Avenue and Broadway on the cusp of Chicago's Edgewater and Uptown neighborhoods.
Authorities on Sunday morning identified a Chicago police officer who was killed in a shooting inside Endeavor Health Swedish Hospital the day before.
Roki Sasaki earned his second major league victory as the Los Angeles Dodgers rallied to beat the Cubs 12-4.
President Trump was evacuated from the White House Correspondents' Dinner after shots rang out at the hotel where the event was taking place.
President Trump was evacuated from the White House Correspondents' Dinner after shots rang out at the hotel where the event was taking place.
U.S. Attorney Jeanine Pirro said that the Federal Reserve's inspector general will investigate cost overruns in project to renovate the central bank's headquarters.
Hegseth indicated during a Pentagon news conference that the Trump administration is in no hurry to reach a peace deal as the war continues.
Inspector General Deborah Witzburg said Mayor Brandon Johnson's campaign promises of improved transparency in the mayor's office don't match his actions since he took office.
It's looking increasingly likely that Illinois voters will not see an amendment about creating a "millionaire tax" on the ballot in November.
In the legal venue of anti-trust enforcement, the state is not taking on the Trump administration, but rather filling a void that state officials say the Trump administration has vacated.
A passenger on an American Airlines flight from New York to Chicago has been charged with making a false bomb threat that forced an emergency landing at Detroit Metro Airport last month, according to a federal criminal complaint.
Skyrocketing property taxes continue to be a hot-button issue in Cook County — particularly since last fall, when many residents saw their tax bills increase by 100% or more.
Illinois Secretary of State Alexi Giannoulias this weekend issued a warning about a surge in text messages that falsely claim to come from his office or the DMV within it.
Tenants at a South Loop luxury high-rise that has been plagued with problems like broken elevators are vowing to fight five-day eviction notices.
A new $48 million wellness center opened Thursday in the West Garfield Park neighborhood. The goal is to improve the health and quality of life for people on the West Side of Chicago.
La Rabida Children's Hospital went all out for Earth Day on Wednesday, with volunteer cleanup efforts by staffers and activities for patients and families.
It has been several weeks since West Suburban Medical Center in Oak Park, Illinois, abruptly shut down — and then on Wednesday, it just as swiftly partially reopened, with some services available.
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention says more than 80% of deaths related to pregnancy are preventable, and Black women are three times more likely to die from pregnancy-related causes than white women.
The United States has long struggled with understanding and finding ways to help treat mental illness. A new documentary, which is screening Saturday in Chicago, examines the reality of living with mental illness in America.
At a meeting on Tuesday, the Lincolnwood Village Board approved a pre-development agreement with the mall, providing a roadmap with the property owner for further preparations and government approvals for redevelopment.
The only remaining location of Pal Joey's pizzeria in Batavia, Illinois, will soon be going out of business, its owner announced this week.
Investment research firm Morningstar could move into the Thompson Center in downtown Chicago once Google is done renovating the former Illinois state government building.
Trader Joe's is planning to open a new location at the Lincoln Village Shopping Center in Chicago's North Park neighborhood, the office of Ald. Debra Silverstein (50th) recently announced.
The satirical news outlet The Onion has a new plan to take over conspiracy theorist Alex Jones' Infowars platforms and turn them into parodies.
Jake was at the funeral for one of his closest friends when he learned of his parents' deaths, he said.
Tickets for the 2026 Ravinia Festival season went on sale Thursday morning.
The satirical news outlet The Onion has a new plan to take over conspiracy theorist Alex Jones' Infowars platforms and turn them into parodies.
Emily Saliers, one-half of the Atlanta folk duo The Indigo Girls, has revealed that she has been diagnosed with two incurable movement disorders that will forever change the way that she sings.
Blues icon and world music pioneer Taj Mahal will be headlining the Chicago Blues Festival this June.
A man was in custody Sunday morning after police said he ran a red light and crashed a sport-utility vehicle into a pickup truck and a building on Chicago's Southwest Side.
Meteorologist Mary Kay Kleist has your 7 a.m. First Alert Weather forecast for Sunday, April 26, 2026.
A man was hospitalized early Sunday after a shooting at Foster Avenue and Broadway on the cusp of Chicago’s Edgewater and Uptown neighborhoods.
It remains unknown why a man opened fire just outside the ballroom at the White House Correspondents’ Dinner Saturday night. New video shows the moment it happened.
A Chicago police officer remained in critical condition Sunday morning after a shooting inside Endeavor Health Swedish Hospital on Chicago’s North Side that also killed an officer the day before. Asal Rezaei reports.
Authorities on Sunday morning identified a Chicago police officer who was killed in a shooting inside Endeavor Health Swedish Hospital the day before.
President Trump was evacuated from the White House Correspondents' Dinner after shots rang out at the hotel where the event was taking place.
A man was hospitalized early Sunday after a shooting near Foster Avenue and Broadway on the cusp of Chicago's Edgewater and Uptown neighborhoods.
A man was in custody Sunday morning after police said he ran a red light and crashed a sport-utility vehicle into a pickup truck and a building on Chicago's Southwest Side.
The ages of the victims range from 33 to 49, police said.
A mother in southwest suburban Morris, Illinois, is fighting for stiffer penalties for adults charged with grooming children. Some local lawmakers agree, saying Illinois' current law is too weak and puts kids in danger.
Almost 24 hours after a derailment made a mess of the Red, Purple, and Yellow lines in Chicago, the CTA continued to investigate the cause of the incident, and experts were raising concerns about what they called a troubling pattern.
There are 22 city of Chicago crews out on our roads filling potholes across the city day in and day out.
Michaels spent years as an advocate for sexual assault survivors, putting pressure on Congress and speaking out on behalf of Jeffrey Epstein survivors, like herself.
Residents in one part of Chicago's Noble Square neighborhood say they've been dealing with cars careening off the Kennedy Expressway and crashing into their front yard for decades, and the state won't help.
Roki Sasaki earned his second major league victory as the Los Angeles Dodgers rallied to beat the Cubs 12-4.
The White Sox could muster only one run in the bottom of the 10th off Brad Lord.
Dansby Swanson hit a tiebreaking two-run homer in the ninth inning, leading the Chicago Cubs to a 6-4 victory over the Los Angeles Dodgers.
Munetaka Murakami hit his 11th homer of the season and reliever Seranthony Domínguez struck out two in the ninth inning for his sixth save as the Chicago White Sox beat the Washington Nationals 5-4 on Friday night.
The Chicago Bears picked three offensive players on the second day of the 2026 NFL Draft, selecting Iowa center Logan Jones on in the 2nd round, and Stanford tight end Sam Roush and LSU wide receiver and return specialist Zavion Thomas in the 3rd round.
A man was hospitalized early Sunday after a shooting near Foster Avenue and Broadway on the cusp of Chicago's Edgewater and Uptown neighborhoods.
Authorities on Sunday morning identified a Chicago police officer who was killed in a shooting inside Endeavor Health Swedish Hospital the day before.
Efforts were ramping up Friday night to support the family of a Little Village fruit vendor who was killed in a mass shooting that left three other people wounded earlier this week.
Zamil Limon's remains were found on the Howard Franklin Bridge in Tampa. His roommate was in custody, officials said.
The family of a 16-year-old boy who was shot and killed while waiting for the bus near Hyde Park Academy High School said they believe the shooting was sparked by a minor argument earlier in the day at school.