Lake Co. K9 follows his nose to solve crimes, find missing persons
"You know we understand each other. I read him very well and he reads me probably even better. And once you have that combination, it makes for a very good working K9 team."
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Double withdrawals of property tax payments were result of 'human error,' Lake County treasurer says
Instead of making one payment, families with auto pay from a checking account got hit with two withdrawals.
Lake County kids name two new Sheriff's police K9s
The Lake County Sheriff's office on Thursday announced the names for two new K9s, after almost 400 kids submitted ideas.
Autopsy determines Ariana Taylor, Gary woman whose body was found this week, died in accident
The preliminary autopsy findings indicate Taylor died from trauma from a motor vehicle accident, complicated with drowning.
Kenosha man found unconscious after crashing stolen vehicle in Lake County
An accused carjacker is in critical condition after crashing a stolen PT Cruiser on Friday afternoon.
Lake County Sheriff asking kids to help name two dogs joining canine unit
The sheriff's office is still choosing which pair of German shepherds will make the cut to join the canine unit, and wants local students to help them come up with names for the dogs.
Charges Filed In Lake County For Suspects In Tuesday's Suburban Robbery Spree
The pursuit continued along the Tri-State Tollway and the Eisenhower Expressway into the city then back down the Kennedy Expressway, ending near Sacramento and Leland avenues in Albany Park, where all five suspects were arrested.
'This Has Been Extremely Effective': CDC Uses Lake County's COVID 'Test To Stay' Program As An Option For The Nation
The pilot program they developed used Abbott Labs' BinaxNow kits to test unvaccinated, asymptomatic exposed students in school, several times over the course of a week.
Lake County Man Dies From First Case Of Rabies In Illinois Since 1954, After Waking Up With Bat On Neck
The Illinois Department of Public Health on Tuesday reported the first human case of rabies in the state since 1954 in a man who died after apparently being bitten by a bat.
Search On For Deontae Wade, Who Escaped Custody As Lake County Authorities Tried To Arrest Him On Attempted Murder Warrant
A Zion man was set to be taken off electronic monitoring when authorities in Lake County learned there was an unrelated warrant out for his arrest – but when they tried to handcuff him, he fled.
Man Who Fled To Poland In '95 Convicted In Illinois Crash
The crash killed Dennis Bourassa.
Lake County School Districts Say They Will Obey Mask Mandate Announced By Gov. Pritzker, But Some Express Concerns
Illinois Gov. JB Pritzker on Wednesday announced a new statewide mask mandate for all Illinois public and private schools. Some suburban school districts were in the process of deciding whether to require masks, until the decision was made for them with Pritzker's announcement.
Lake County Joins Other Chicago Area Counties With 'Substantial' COVID Transmission And Calls For Indoor Masking Regardless Of Vaccination Status
Lake County, Illinois is now experiencing substantial community spread by Centers for Disease Control and Prevention standards – warranting the use of masks indoors by both vaccinated and unvaccinated people.
Search On For Montrelle Deprice Dubose, Who Absconded During Indiana Sexual Assault Trial And Was Sentenced In Absentia
The Lake County, Indiana Sheriff's Department on Thursday was asking for help from the public in finding a man who has already been sentenced to the equivalent of a lifetime in prison on sexual assault convictions, but who absconded during trial.
Intoxicated Chicagoan Driver Attempted to Flee Traffic Stop On I-80/94 East, Indiana State Police Say
Girl, 16, Sexually Assaulted On Robert McClory Bike Path In Beach Park
Officials said, as the girl was walking, a man came out of the nearby tree line, grabbed her by the neck, shoved her to the ground, forcefully removed her clothes, and sexually assaulted her.
Lake County Fairgrounds Event Combines COVID-19 Vaccinations, School Spirit, And Fun
COVID-19 vaccines were combined with school spirit in the far north suburbs on Sunday.
Bail Set At $3 Million For Ryan Storm, Charged With Kidnapping, Tying Up, And Sexually Assaulting Woman In Lake Barrington
Storm is charged with three counts of aggravated sexual assault and one count each of aggravated kidnapping, criminal sexual assault, aggravated battery, aggravated criminal sexual abuse, and unlawful restraint.
Ryan Storm Charged With Kidnapping, Tying Down, And Sexually Assaulting Woman In Lake Barrington
Ryan Storm has been charged with three counts of aggravated sexual assault and one count each of aggravated kidnapping, criminal sexual assault, aggravated battery, aggravated criminal sexual abuse, and unlawful restraint.
Lake County Fairgrounds To Begin Offering Drive-Thru Vaccinations; ASPIRA Business & Finance High School In Logan Square Hosting Friday Vaccination Clinic
Lake County's health department said it will begin taking walk-ins on Saturday at the Lake County Fairgrounds vaccination site.
Many Nationwide Have Failed To Get Second Dose Of COVID-19 Vaccine; Some Illinois Jurisdictions Taking Action
New numbers from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention show an increasing number of Americans are skipping their second COVID-19 vaccination shots.
Lake County Municipal Vehicle Plows Into Auto Repair Shop Waiting Room In Libertyville
A Lake County municipal vehicle crashed into an automotive repair shop in Libertyville on Wednesday.
First Case Of Brazil COVID-19 Variant Identified in Lake County
The first case of the Brazil COVID-19 variant has been identified in Lake County.
Cold Weather Causes COVID Testing Sites To Temporarily Shut Down
"Testing is extremely important because we need to have an understanding of how much community transmission is occurring."
Man Charged With Murder For Shooting Teens In Stolen Car
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Highland Park mass shooting suspect confessed to attack, considered another shooting in Wisconsin
Robert "Bobby" Crimo III faces seven counts of first-degree murder in the shooting at the July 4th parade in Highland Park.
Tales of survival from Highland Park: Parents shielded 4-year-old from bullets; sisters turned to dad for direction
"She keeps asking things like, 'Why is that bad guy trying to hurt people?'" Lindsey Hartman said.
How to help victims of the deadly mass shooting in Highland Park
Several GoFundMe pages, community projects, and other events have been organized to help the victims and their families after Monday's mass shooting at the July 4th parade in Highland Park.
Highland Park mass shooting updates: suspect confesses to attack, seventh victim identified
Robert "Bobby" Crimo III, the suspect in a shooting that killed seven people and wounded dozens at the July 4th parade in Highland Park, has confessed to opening fire from a rooftop during the parade.
Edward Uvaldo identified as seventh victim of Highland Park mass shooting
He was pronounced dead today at 7:47 a.m. at Evanston Hospital. He has been transferred there from Highland Park with severe injuries.
Chicago Police officer under investigation after reportedly pinning teen down at Starbucks
The Civilian Office Of Police Accountability is investigating the incident, which happened Friday at a Starbucks.
Both parents of toddler found by strangers were killed in Highland Park mass shooting
Kevin and Irina McCarthy were among the seven killed as a result of the mass shooting.
Highland Park mass shooting suspect got FOID card despite previous encounters with police
The suspect in Monday's deadly mass shooting in Highland Park threatened to "kill everyone" with knives and swords in 2019, which raises the question of how Bobby Crimo was able to obtain a FOID card in 2020.
Chicago First Alert Weather: Cloudy and muggy conditions to continue through Friday
But then conditions are expected to be dry and sunny for the weekend.
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Highland Park mass shooting suspect confessed to attack, considered another shooting in Wisconsin
Robert "Bobby" Crimo III faces seven counts of first-degree murder in the shooting at the July 4th parade in Highland Park.
Tales of survival from Highland Park: Parents shielded 4-year-old from bullets; sisters turned to dad for direction
"She keeps asking things like, 'Why is that bad guy trying to hurt people?'" Lindsey Hartman said.
How to help victims of the deadly mass shooting in Highland Park
Several GoFundMe pages, community projects, and other events have been organized to help the victims and their families after Monday's mass shooting at the July 4th parade in Highland Park.
Highland Park mass shooting updates: suspect confesses to attack, seventh victim identified
Robert "Bobby" Crimo III, the suspect in a shooting that killed seven people and wounded dozens at the July 4th parade in Highland Park, has confessed to opening fire from a rooftop during the parade.
Edward Uvaldo identified as seventh victim of Highland Park mass shooting
He was pronounced dead today at 7:47 a.m. at Evanston Hospital. He has been transferred there from Highland Park with severe injuries.
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Highland Park mass shooting suspect got FOID card despite previous encounters with police
The suspect in Monday's deadly mass shooting in Highland Park threatened to "kill everyone" with knives and swords in 2019, which raises the question of how Bobby Crimo was able to obtain a FOID card in 2020.
Chicago's Arab American community launches campaign to end racial profiling
Following a story we broke Thursday night on CBS 2, Chicago's Arab American community is demanding police end the use of suspicious activity reporting after a groundbreaking study found the reports were being used as tool for racial profiling.
Unfounded suspicious activity reports target Arabs, Muslims in routine activities, report shows
The report confirms what many have suspected for decades: being suspicious has less to do with what a person is doing, and more to do with what they look like.
Five years after her brother's murder, one Chicago woman learns justice will never come
Chicago Police have low arrest rates, but higher rates for cleared or closed cases. We dig into what's behind those numbers.
Dixmoor Treasurer Anthony McCaskill arrested after fireworks complaint in Harvey
A fireworks show in south suburban Harvey didn't go as planned – it ended with the Dixmoor village treasurer getting thrown in jail.
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Former Ald. Patrick Daley Thompson sentenced to 4 months for tax fraud case
Thompson, the grandson of former Mayor Richard J. Daley and nephew of former Mayor Richard M. Daley, was found guilty in February on seven federal charges.
Ald. James Cappleman says he won't run for re-election in 2023
A former Franciscan friar and social worker, Cappleman has represented the 46th Ward, which includes the Uptown neighborhood and part of the Lakeview neighborhood, since 2011.
Kinzinger: "Stay tuned" for more evidence in Jan. 6 hearings; "There will be way more information"
At least two more hearings are scheduled this month that aim to show how Trump illegally directed a violent mob toward the Capitol on Jan. 6, and then failed to take quick action to stop the attack once it began.
Indiana transgender girl athlete raises voice against school sports ban
Transgender girls in Indiana are now banned from playing on girls' teams at schools in that state.
Chicago's Arab American community launches campaign to end racial profiling
Following a story we broke Thursday night on CBS 2, Chicago's Arab American community is demanding police end the use of suspicious activity reporting after a groundbreaking study found the reports were being used as tool for racial profiling.
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Flight delays and cancellations are expected to be a disaster this holiday weekend
Buckle up for a weekend of travel chaos – starting Thursday, mass delays and cancellations are expected just to get worse heading into the holiday weekend.
After losing rental income, Chicago man gets stuck with long wait from state assistance program
Rental income was part of a Chicago man's retirement plan, but that hit a snag when his renters lost their jobs during the pandemic.
Kroger, Walgreens recall pain medications over faulty child-proofing
There's nothing wrong with the medication, but the bottles don't meet standards for child resistance.
Woman loses $17,000 in gift card scam perpetrated by Microsoft security impostor
Woodfield Mall in Schaumburg was the site of a post-Christmas shopping spree that Cynthia DeSimone still regrets months later – and it wasn't her idea at all.
Getting Hosed: D.C. has an app to warn customers of high water usage; could Chicago use the same?
What if there were a way to get warnings about high water usage before the bill arrived in the mail?
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New Indiana law aims to address state's nursing shortage
The Indiana Hospital Association said the state will still need about 5,000 more nurses by 2031.
Planned Parenthood of Illinois prepares for huge spike in demand for abortion services
Every state that borders Illinois has or could soon have restrictions on abortion in the wake of the striking down of Roe v. Wade.
Supreme Court overturns Roe v. Wade
The Supreme Court Friday overturned the landmark 1973 Roe v. Wade ruling, which guaranteed a woman's right to abortion. The ruling sends the issue back to the states. CBS News chief legal correspondent Jan Crawford reports.
Wisconsin doctors halt abortions after Roe v. Wade overturned
Wisconsin has an 1849 law that bans abortion, except to save the life of the mother, but whether that law is enforceable is expected to be challenged in court.
COVID-19 vaccines to be available for younger children soon, but many parents still hesitant
A Kaiser poll taken earlier this spring found fewer than one in five parents would get their children under 5 vaccinated right away.
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Employees go on strike at Starbucks on Ridge Avenue in Edgewater
The employees said Starbucks has cut their hours and has forced the staff to do more with fewer people.
Billionaire Ken Griffin moving Chicago-based hedge fund Citadel to Miami
In a note to employees at Citadel, Griffin announced he already has moved his family to Miami, and will soon be bringing the company with him, though some Citadel employees will remain in Chicago.
Chicago company using fungi from Yellowstone to grow vegan protein products
The edible fungi was discovered as part of a NASA-funded research mission about life in extreme environments.
Black-owned and operated craft coffee shop works to expand, and to inspire entrepreneurs
The coffee shop wants to support Black, Latinx, and women entrepreneurs get their own start.
Kellogg to split into three companies, with snack division headquarters in Chicago
The snack company – which accounts for 80% of Kellogg's current sales – will have dual campuses in Battle Creek and Chicago, with its headquarters in Chicago.
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Kirilloff hits 2 homers as Twins pound White Sox 8-2
Michael Kopech (2-6) allowed just just five home runs in his first 14 starts and none in his first seven outings at home. But things sure were different for him this time.
Suzuki homers again, Hendricks hurt as Cubs top Brewers 8-3
Seiya Suzuki broke a 2-all tie and put the Cubs ahead for good by lining a two-run shot just to the right of the left-field foul pole in the fifth inning.
Glenview teens to compete in international karate tournament
The Maccabiah Games, known as the Jewish Olympics, happen every four years in Israel, bringing together 10,000 athletes from 60 counties to compete in 47 sports.
Arraez gets 3 hits as Twins beat White Sox 6-3 in 10 innings
Luis Arraez had three hits, including a tiebreaking RBI single in Minnesota's four-run 10th inning, and the Twins beat the Chicago White Sox 6-3 on Monday night.
Caratini's HR in 10th gives Brewers 5-2 victory over Cubs
Caratini's big hit followed an eventful ninth inning that featured an inside-the-park homer from Chicago's Seiya Suzuki and a two-out, bases-loaded walk by Milwaukee's Christian Yelich.
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Chicago July 4 Fireworks 2022: Where and when to watch shows around the area
Celebrate the Fourth of July with these fireworks shows around the Chicagoland area.
Rhapsody Theater celebrates grand opening in historic Rogers Park space
The official debut of the 200-seat space Tuesday evening featured magician Carisa Hendrix – better known by her stage name, Miss Lucy Darling.
Volunteer men's chorus The Jolly Boys celebrate 75 years performing
For the last three quarters of a century, the Jolly Boys have shared their song throughout Chicagoland.
Chicago's Jennifer Hudson is now part of exclusive EGOT club with Tony win for 'A Strange Loop'
Hudson produced the new musical "A Strange Loop" which won for Best Musical Sunday night.
Jury awards millions to Johnny Depp, less to Amber Heard in libel suits
The judge said state law caps punitive damages at $350,000, meaning Depp's award would total $10.35 million.
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Road closures ahead of this weekend's Taste of Chicago event
From now until Monday, Columbus will be closed between Monroe and Balbo.
Highland Park mass shooting suspect also contemplated shooting in Wisconsin
After fleeing the scene of Monday's deadly mass shooting in Highland Park, the gunman drove to Wisconsin, where he contemplated another attack in Madison, before returning to Illinois, police and prosecutors revealed after the suspect, Robert "Bobby" Crimo III, was ordered held without bail on seven counts of first-degree murder.
Chicago Police officer under investigation after reportedly pinning teen down at Starbucks
A Chicago Police officer is under investigation after he reportedly pinned a 14-year-old boy to the ground in Park Ridge. CBS 2's Shardaa Gray reports.
Chicago First Alert Weather: Cooler but humid day, more storms tomorrow
CBS 2 Meteorologist Laura Bannon has the latest 7-day forecast.
No bail for Bobby Crimo III, accused shooter in Highland Park mass shooting
The suspect in the deadly Highland Park mass shooting, Robert "Bobby" Crimo III, confessed to opening fire from a rooftop during the July 4th parade, before fleeing to Wisconsin, where he considered shooting more people.
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