Mayor Lori Lightfoot backs 3 city-subsidized LaSalle Street apartment projects
Developers of three separate proposals are seeking a combined $188 million in city funding to create a total of 1,000 new apartments.
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Mayor Lori Lightfoot reveals plans to revitalize LaSalle Street Corridor
Mayor Lori Lightfoot is backing three projects to create more than 1,000 new downtown apartments as part of her plans to revitalize the LaSalle Street Corridor in the Loop.
River North crime concerns: Man shot in face during drive-by on busy street
The River North Residents Association says what Near North Side residents are experiencing has been commonplace in many other Chicago communities.
Girl, 17, Shot In Face In Broad Daylight In Fernwood
A 17-year-old girl was shot in the face in broad daylight Sunday in the Fernwood neighborhood.
Eat 'Lunch On LaSalle' Street Every Tuesday Through August
he city is hosting an outdoor cafe between Adams and Jackson every Tuesday through August.
Downtown Chicago Opens The Streets For Summer: Pop Up Events, Dining Boulevard And More
Instead of boarded-up windows this summer, the heart of Chicago's streets will close, but this time for space to have fun and dine out.
Man Shot Dead In Car In West Pullman
A man was shot and killed Sunday afternoon while driving in the West Pullman neighborhood.A man was shot and killed Sunday afternoon while driving in the West Pullman neighborhood.
Protesters, Police Clash Violently On Downtown Streets; Supt. Brown Says Agitators Assaulted Officers
A total of 24 people were arrested Saturday night as another protest led to violent clashes between demonstrators and police downtown.
Car Crashes Into Home In Roseland
A car crashed into a home in the Roseland neighborhood late Thursday afternoon.
ComEd Vault Fire Sends Thick Smoke Into Downtown Streets, Cuts Power To Buildings
Several downtown buildings were left without power Thursday after an underground electrical fire in a ComEd vault.
Police: Man, Woman Dead After West Chatham Shootout, But Man Returned Fire On Gunman First
Police say a gunman shot another man and a woman who later died in the West Chatham neighborhood Sunday, but not before the man returned fire and wounded the gunman.
Crews Spend Hours Fixing Ruptured Water Main In West Chatham
Crews on Sunday evening were still working to fix a water main break that happened several hours earlier in West Chatham.
Two ComEd Workers Burned In Electrical Shortage In The Loop
Two ComEd workers were burned in an electrical shortage in The Loop, police confirmed.
1 Shot, 1 Stabbed In West Pullman Fight
One man was shot and the other stabbed during a fight in the West Pullman neighborhood Wednesday evening, police said.
Woman Hit, Killed By Flatbed Truck In River North; Friends Say She Was Pregnant
A pedestrian was hit and killed by a flatbed truck in Chicago's River North neighborhood Tuesday morning, Chicago police confirmed.
Blue Line Service Partially Halted For Hours After Person Is Hit, Killed By Train
Chicago Transit Authority Blue Line service was suspended for hours Sunday night, after someone was hit and killed by a train.
Part of LaSalle Closed For Falling Glass
Glass fell from an eighth-story window in Chicago's River North neighborhood Thursday afternoon, causing police to close LaSalle Street between Superior Street and Chestnut Avenue.
Tax On Trading Stocks Pushed To Raise Revenue
It would amount to a sales tax on trading stocks.
LaSalle Street Bridge To Close For One Week Starting Monday
The LaSalle Street Bridge will be closed to daytime traffic for about one week starting Monday to replace a center lock that has been out of repair since last year.
Woman, 74, Killed By Truck In Gold Coast
The woman was struck by a turning truck in the 1100 block of North LaSalle Street at 11:55 a.m., according to Chicago Police.
Man Killed In Princeton Park Shooting
Police responded about 11:30 p.m. to the 9300 block of South LaSalle Street, where they found 31-year-old Erskin Palm on the sidewalk with gunshot wounds to the chest, according to Chicago Police and the Cook County medical examiner's office.
Four Wounded In Thursday Night Shootings
Most recently, a 23-year-old man was standing on the sidewalk in the 12700 block of South Parnell Avenue at about 10:30 p.m. when a man got out of a dark colored car and fired shots, police said.
Cook County Commissioner Scuffles With Bike Thief
Commissioner John Fritchey said he was driving north on LaSalle Street on Monday, when he noticed a man on an old bike, pulling the tire off another bike.
Man Shot And Killed In West Pullman
Early Sunday, officers responding to a call of shots fired in the 11700 block of South LaSalle Street found the 31-year-old man inside a car parked in an alley, police said.
Woman Killed, Man Critically Injured In Englewood Crash
The two were in a Dodge Stratus traveling at "a high rate of speed" when the car hit a hydrant in the 5500 block of South LaSalle Street, police said.
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Chicago weather forecast hour by hour for September 21
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Chicago sues Monsanto, says company contaminated city's water
According to the complaint, for decades, Monsanto knew that its commercial PCB formulations were highly toxic.
At least 9 robberies reported overnight, some violent
The oldest victim in the string of robberies is a 78-year-old man.
Chicago First Alert Weather: Afternoon, evening rain chances
Rain returns with pockets of heavy rain expected to return to the area Thursday afternoon.
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Bears deny rumors of FBI raid at Halas Hall
Rumors had been swirling surrounding the resignation of defensive coordinator Alan Williams, who had missed their previous game.
Suspects in murder of Romeoville family found in Oklahoma
Police said a vehicle connected to the suspect was found in Oklahoma where police attempted to stop him before a fiery crash.
Band says police rushed them, damaged and destroyed their instruments on Southwest Side
The young band members say they are still confused about what caused the officers to approach them.
30-year-old woman strangled in Greater Grand Crossing garage; person in custody
Police said the circumstances surrounding the incident are being investigated.
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.
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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.
New fraud targets doctors, nurses and other medical professionals
You can help us for an upcoming investigation focusing on fraud by filling out a short survey.
CCL holder shoots invader in Belmont Cragin; surge in FOID holders in Chicago
As of May, Cook County was closing in on nearly 750,000 FOID card holders.
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City Council committee backs proposal to raise minimum wage for tipped workers
The ordinance would gradually increase the minimum wage for tipped workers to match the full minimum wage by July 1, 2028.
Inspector general seizes computers from Chicago city treasurer's office
Two former employees have accused the city treasurer of widespread ethics violations.
Brandon Tolliver to be sworn in as Aurora's youngest City Council member
Tolliver was picked by the mayor to fill the Aurora City Council vacancy left by the late Ald. Scheketa Hart-Burns, who passed away in June
Illinois becomes first state to end cash bail
Monday will be a big day at places like the Cook County Jail and others across the state, as inmates will be able to petition the court to review their case as this ruling takes effect.
Compromise reached on plan to eliminate lower minimum wage for tipped workers in Chicago
The City Council is now expected to approve a plan to phase out the lower minimum wage for tipped workers over five years, instead of just two.
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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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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.
Free COVID test kits are coming back. Here's how to get them.
The Biden administration is also pouring $600 million into more COVID tests manufacturing across the U.S.
Two people in DuPage County die from West Nile Virus
There have been six human cases reported in DuPage County in 2023.
Just over a year old, NICU at Silver Cross Hospital is fulfilling a critical need
September is NICU Awareness Month. So CBS 2 decided to honor a few people who make sacrifices to be there for the littlest of patients.
U.S. Rep. Robin Kelly introduces "Cares For Moms Act" in bid to reduce maternal mortality rates
Recent studies have found the number of mothers dying of pregnancy-related causes in the United States has more than doubled in the last 20 years.
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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,"
Reza's Restaurant closes original Andersonville location after 40 years in business
Reza's has been serving Persian cuisine at 5255 N. Clark St. since 1983.
Chicago Brew Pass aims to pump up craft brew scene with prizes
A map helps customers hop their way across the city and participate in a program filled with prizes and pilsners.
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Cubs fall to Pirates for sixth loss in seven games
Ian Happ hit his third career grand slam, a drive off Mitch Keller (13-9) in a five-run fifth.
Bears deny rumors of FBI raid at Halas Hall
Rumors had been swirling surrounding the resignation of defensive coordinator Alan Williams, who had missed their previous game.
Justin Fields says he's not blaming coaches for early season struggles
Fields has had a rough start to his third season. He said on Wednesday he's felt robotic and has not been playing like himself.
Alan Williams resigns as Bears' defensive coordinator
Williams, in his second season as Chicago's defensive coordinator, missed last week's game at Tampa Bay after working the opener against the Green Bay Packers.
Lane Thomas' grand slam helps Nationals blast White Sox 13-3
Gavin Sheets drove in two runs for Chicago, which has dropped nine of 12 and 14 of 19.
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Elgin church recreates program from 1893 at pipe organ concert
Renowned organist Douglas Cleveland performed the exact program that historically acclaimed organist Clarence Eddy performed 130 years ago.
Drew Barrymore says talk show will not return until "strike is over"
"I have listened to everyone, and I am making the decision to pause the show's premiere until the strike is over," Barrymore wrote on Instagram.
Lifelong friends compete in absurd challenges on "Buddy Games"
Six teams of lifelong friends join host Josh Duhamel at a stunning lake house where they compete in absurd physical and mental challenges.
Taylor Swift dominates 2023 MTV Video Music Awards
The pop superstar took home 9 of the 11 awards she was up for, including the night's top prize. But this year's VMAs also centered on music's global power.
Drew Barrymore dropped as National Book Awards host
The National Book Foundation announced it had rescinded Barrymore's invitation to host in light of her decision to return to her daytime talk show amid the WGA and SAG-AFTRA strikes.
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Chicago First Alert Weather: Afternoon, evening rain chances
CBS 2 meteorologist Laura Bannon has the forecast.
Chicago First Alert Weather: Heavy rain threat late Thursday
CBS 2 Meteorologist Mary Kay Kleist has your 10 p.m. First Alert Weather forecast for Wednesday, Sept. 20, 2023.
Hospital changed disposal procedures after CBS 2 bought empty COVID-19 vaccine vials
Two years after a pharmacy director admitted selling "empty" COVID vaccine vials to CBS 2, we know more about the steps hospital administrators took immediately after we brought the vaccine vials sale to their attention and a state investigation was launched. CBS 2 Investigator Dorothy Tucker reports.
Band says police rushed them while they were playing, destroyed instrument
A celebration of culture and music in honor of Mexican Independence Day quickly turned violent on Friday of last week. CBS 2's Marybel Gonzalez reports.
Vigil held for mother killed in Greater Grand Crossing
A person was in custody late Wednesday in the killing of 30-year-old Sierra Jameson.
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Suspects in murder of Romeoville family found in Oklahoma
Police said a vehicle connected to the suspect was found in Oklahoma where police attempted to stop him before a fiery crash.
Hyde Park shooting leaves man, 21, injured
The victim was shot in the thigh and was taken to the University of Chicago Medical Center in an unknown condition.
Stabbing in Grant Park skate park leaves man in critical condition
The 33-year-old man was stabbed throughout his body after a quarrel with an unknown attacker, police said.
Chicago shooting: 3 shot in South Austin neighborhood
No suspects have been arrested. Area 4 detectives were investigating.
Mother pleas for help to find her 14-year-old son's killer
Marshawn Mitchell was shot and killed leaving a homecoming football game in south suburban Country Club Hills last week.
