Driver shot in South Austin, gunman speeds away
The victim was shot in the head and was taken to Loyola University Medical Center in Maywood in critical condition.
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Man shot in head in car on Madison Street in South Austin
The victim was taken to Loyola University Medical Center in Maywood in critical condition.
Huntington Bank branch robbed on Madison Street downtown
It was not immediately learned whether the robber had a gun or got away with any cash.
Robber hit Huntington Bank at 29 E. Madison
It was not immediately learned whether the robber had a gun or got away with any cash.
Caught On Video: Would-Be Thief Tries To Smash His Way Into Store On Jewelers Row Downtown, Only To Be Confronted By Man With Gun
In the dark of night, a suspected would-be thief began eyeing the pricey pieces inside a store on Jewelers Row downtown, and then smashed part of the door with a chain – only to be greeted by another shiny piece in the form of a gun.
Caught On Video: Drunken Driver Smashes In Reverse Into West Loop Pure Barre Fitness Studio; Business Has Already Had Plenty Of Tragedies Lately
Video shows a drunken driver ramming right into a West Loop business in reverse early Friday, and neighbors said they heard it, felt it – and then broke out the cameras to record what happened next.
2 Men Shot, Critically Wounded In West Garfield Park
Two men were shot and critically wounded in West Garfield Park late Sunday morning.
Parents Beg For Help In Finding Driver Who Hit Adagio Williams, 18, In West Garfield Park And Drove Off
An 18-year-old was fighting for his life Thursday after he was struck by a car in a hit-and-run in West Garfield Park almost one week earlier, and the offender remained on the loose.
3 People Shot In West Garfield Park, Including 14-Year-Old Boy
Three people – including a 14-year-old boy – were shot Monday night in West Garfield Park.
Assailants Who Were Seen Surrounding Man On Divvy Bikes, Knocked Him Down And Stole His Bike Are Suspected In Multiple Downtown Attacks
A group of men on Divvy bikes were caught on camera knocking a man to the ground and stealing his bike downtown last week, and the same group is now suspected in multiple attacks.
Video Shows Group On Divvy Bikes Attacking, Stealing Bike From Man In Heart Of Loop; Neighbors Say Danger In Area Is Getting Worse
A man on his bike was riding through a busy intersection right downtown this week, when he was suddenly surrounded, pushed, and then pulled off the bicycle.
Video Shows Car Splitting In Half In Fiery Crash In East Garfield Park; Driver Runs Off
A car was caught on video speeding down Madison Street on the city's West Side Monday morning, only to crash and split in half.
Police Search For Owner Of Gun Found In Back Seat Of Uber Downtown
Police on Thursday were searching for the owner of a gun that was left in the back seat of an Uber the night before.
Ald. Jason Ervin Says Planned Outdoor Roller Rink In West Garfield Park Will Be Community Asset, But Community Leaders Say It Will Mean A Crime Risk
A debate has erupted over a piece of land on Chicago's West Side. The city says the site is ideal for family fun. But some in the community insist the location is too violent.
Data Show Carjackings Are Down In Chicago, But Still High Compared With A Year Ago
New numbers reveal carjackings in Chicago are down, but attacks are still unusually high compared with last year.
3 Men Shot, Wounded In Car Near Pete's Fresh Market On Near West Side
Three men were shot and wounded in a vehicle on the city's Near West Side Thursday evening.
Suspect Found With Gun After Downtown Traffic Stop, Foot Chase, Police Say
A traffic stop for police ended with a foot chase right in the Loop Tuesday night.
Police Issue Images Of Multiple Suspects Wanted In Two Incidents In August Looting Spree
Police on Sunday released images of people wanted in connection with two specific incidents in the all-night looting spree that happened in and around the downtown area early on the morning of Monday, Aug. 10.
Large Groups Of Mostly Teens Are Getting Out Of Hand Downtown, Neighbors Say
It's getting out of hand – that's what people who live downtown say about crowds gathering on weekends.
Andrew Sneed, 36, Charged With Shooting 3 People, Killing One, Who Confronted Him After He Looted West Side Liquor Store, Police Say
A man has been arrested and charged after police said he looted a liquor store and then shot three people who confronted him – killing one – during civil unrest on Sunday, May 31 on the city's West Side.
Police Issue Alert In Search For Man Who Hit Lieutenant With Dirt Bike
Police on Thursday issued a community alert seeking information about a suspect who hit a CPD lieutenant with a dirt bike on the West Side over the weekend.
Fire Breaks Out In West Garfield Park, Spreads To Second Building
Firefighters were working to put out hot spots late Tuesday night after a building caught fire in the West Garfield Park neighborhood.
Chicago Police Officer Shot On West Side
A Chicago Police officer was shot Wednesday afternoon in the West Garfield Park neighborhood by a man he had just seen shoot and kill someone else, police said.
5 People, Including CPD Officer And 2 Young Children, Injured In West Side Crash
Five people, including a Chicago Police officer and two young children, were hospitalized after a crash on the city's West Side Wednesday night.
Man Got 311 Confirmation That West Loop Sinkhole Was Fixed -- But It Wasn't
The CBS 2 Morning Insiders are taking on a pesky sinkhole – an inconvenience to West Loop drivers that the city hasn't fixed despite one man's request.
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Despite Illinois Supreme Court ruling, Chicago man fights for misconduct and torture files
"There's going to be transparency on some level or another, and they can work with me to make that happen. Or they can continue to expend taxpayer funds to pay lawyers to fight this in court for them."
Chicago police seek to question suspect in CTA Red Line attack of elderly passenger
A man and a woman, both between the ages of 25 and 30 years old, are seen on cell phone video of the attack.
In wake of Oak Forest murder-suicide, domestic violence prevention advocates spread awareness
CBS 2 Investigator Megan Hickey has been digging into the red flags in the case.
Video documents suspected road-rage shooting that wounded Chicago Police officer in Irving Park
A hunt for the shooter continues.
Elderly Hyde Park residents upset elevators are not working in 12-floor building
"You have people here with hip surgery. You have people here who go to dialysis. You have people here who are in the scooter chairs, the motor chairs. So there's a variety of individuals here who may not be 65."
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Chicago police shoot man who broke into Homan Square facility and grabbed guns during SWAT training
The Homan Square site is home to the Chicago Police Department's evidence and recovered property section; and serves as the base for several specialized units, including the SWAT unit.
Video documents suspected road-rage shooting that wounded Chicago Police officer in Irving Park
A hunt for the shooter continues.
In wake of Oak Forest murder-suicide, domestic violence prevention advocates spread awareness
CBS 2 Investigator Megan Hickey has been digging into the red flags in the case.
Chicago police seek to question suspect in CTA Red Line attack of elderly passenger
A man and a woman, both between the ages of 25 and 30 years old, are seen on cell phone video of the attack.
3-year-old dies after being pushed off Navy Pier into Lake Michigan
Sources told CBS Chicago the boy struggled for nearly 20 minutes before he was rescued by Fire Department divers.
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In wake of Oak Forest murder-suicide, domestic violence prevention advocates spread awareness
CBS 2 Investigator Megan Hickey has been digging into the red flags in the case.
Oak Forest home where gunman killed three was subject of 2016 domestic violence call
A now-44-year-old man was arrested and charged with "domestic battery" and "criminal damage to property," but the charges were later dropped.
COMING SOON: 'PainKiller,' a CBS 2 docuseries about the Tylenol murders
On Sept. 29, 1982, a 12-year-old Elk Grove Village girl collapsed and died after taking two Tylenol capsules before going to school in the morning. Six more people would die in the days to come.
Susan Kamuda wins $363 million judgment against Sterigenics, which exposed her to cancer-causing chemicals
A jury not only believed her cancer was connected to the ethylene oxide gas emitted from the plant, but also decided the company should be punished for all of its toxic emissions.
Attorney, victim's advocate say political ad showing robbery was retraumatizing
Meanwhile, the man behind the ad stands by it.
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Pediatrician who survived Highland Park parade massacre going to Washington to call for assault weapons ban
They are survivors from 12 mass shootings — hundreds of people on Thursday will gather in Washington, D.C. to push law makers to federally ban assault weapons.
Judge halts enforcement of Indiana's new ban on abortions
The injunction was sought by abortion clinic operators who argued in a lawsuit that the state constitution protects access to the medical procedure.
New York AG lawsuit claims former President Trump used Chicago Trump Tower in business fraud scheme
Attorney General Letitia James sued Mr. Trump on Wednesday for years of alleged financial fraud and inflating his net worth by billions to "enrich himself and cheat the system."
N.Y. Attorney General sues Trump over alleged business fraud
The civil suit seeks to remove the entire family from their roles in the Trump Organization.
State Sen. Emil Jones III accused of requesting bribe to protect red-light camera company
The person from whom Jones requested the bribe was actually cooperating with law enforcement, prosecutors said.
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Berwyn woman unwittingly rents apartment out on Vrbo to scammer who dupes apartment seekers
"The fact that this happened in my home makes me feel completely terrible," said Dominika Opaczynska.
Uber expands Comfort Electric option to Chicago, 14 more cities
Uber users in Chicago now have the option to request a ride in a premium electric vehicle; like a Tesla, Polestar, or Ford Mustang Mach-E.
Freight train worker strike could cause supply chain crisis as well as halt commuter trains
The trains that might stop running carry everything from the food on your dinner table to this year's Halloween costume.
State of Illinois to set aside $300 million to help those struggling to pay energy bills
Help is on the way for Illinois families struggling to pay their electric bill – to the tune of $300 million.
Mail thieves strike in Norridge and Harwood Heights, leaving at least 40 victims
New video released Tuesday shows a thief swiping letters from a blue mailbox in the northwest suburbs.
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City preparations underway for return of Riot Fest to Douglass Park
The city's Public Health Dept. is also warning festival-goers to test their drugs for fentanyl before using.
IDPH: Therapeutic COVID-19 treatments have kept 8,600 people out of hospital in Illinois in past four months
Illinois health officials say new data show COVID-19 treatments are working.
Still need your COVID-19 vaccine? Chicago will pay you to get the jab
The reason behind the booster push: only 38% of people in Chicago are fully vaccinated and boosted.
Legionnaires' disease cluster linked to cooling tower at church in Burbank
The church is fully cooperating with efforts to remediate the cooling tower, and is also notifying congregants.
Skin of Steel raises funds for melanoma research, in hopes of finding a cure
"If you're looking forward and looking for new cures - not just for melanoma, but all cancers - this work is crucial," said Dr. Jeffrey Wayne of Northwestern Medicine.
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Pilsen couple serves up success at Malinche Coffee & Tea House, with guidance from local non-profit
"You just gotta follow the passion and you gotta be tough," café owner Hector Aguille said.
Get a taste of Latin American culture during Latin Restaurant Week in Chicago
"We have over 35 participating restaurants, and what they've done for you guys is create a delectable, delicious special to entice you guys to go visit them," said Karinn Andréa Chavarria, co-founder of Latin Restaurant Week.
City, state leaders hope planned innovation center, Accenture Tower will bring workers back
Chicago city and Illinois state leaders are hoping their announcement of two new building projects will lure Chicago workers back downtown in person.
Bed Bath & Beyond closing 6 stores in Illinois
Four of the stores are in the Chicago area: Gurnee, Schaumburg, Joliet, and Bourbonnais. The other two are in downstate Carbondale and Fairview Heights.
A firsthand look at the concept of air taxis, which CEO says would make short trips in fraction of time
CBS 2's Charlie De Mar joined Andre Stein, chief executive officer of Eve Air Mobility, on a helicopter ride from Tinley Park to the city.
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Chicago Bulls open training camp without starting point guard Lonzo Ball
The Bulls added veteran guard Goran Dragic, 36, to the roster in the offseason.
Players face suspensions after fight during Kenwood Academy vs. Morgan Park football game
It was the culmination of an ugly game in which several players and coaches were ejected for unsportsmanlike conduct.
Roquan Smith says he expects big plays from himself after performance in Bears win over Texans
After not practicing all last week with a hip injury, Smith led the defense in production with 16 tackles and a key interception.
Chisox eliminated in AL Central, 6th loss in row; Tigers win
Dylan Cease pitched six scoreless innings, but the White Sox bullpen got tagged and Chicago was eliminated in the AL Central with a 4-1 loss to the Detroit Tigers on Sunday.
Wisdom hits 25th homer, Cubs pull away from Pirates 8-3
Adrian Sampson wasn't supposed to be a fixture in the Chicago Cubs' starting rotation this season. He was placed on waivers twice in May — once by Chicago and once by Seattle — and optioned to the minors three times.
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How did a Plainfield family get a Max from 'Stranger Things' Halloween decoration to float?
We've watched it over and over again on TikTok like millions of people online, and yet, we can't figure out how any of it is possible.
'Reeling: The Chicago LGBTQ+ Film Festival' begins 40th annual event
The fest continues through Oct. 8.
As Riot Fest begins, new proposal would make it harder for such events to use public space
Riot Fest has been in Douglass Park in the North Lawndale neighborhood for six years.
Chicago jazz legend Ramsey Lewis dies at age 87
Lewis grew up in the Cabrini Green housing project. He started taking piano lessons at a young age and played piano at church, where his father was choir director.
CBS 2 Vault: The Ramsey Lewis Trio reunites for 1982 concert series after 14 years
CBS 2's Harry Porterfield talked with the jazz legends for the old CBS 2 Sunday evening news magazine show "Two on Two."
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'The wall has got to come down'
One attorney's fight to expose Chicago police torture, abuse and misconduct has been dealt a big blow by the state's highest court. But he's not giving up. CBS 2 Political Investigator Dana Kozlov reports.
NASA slams spacecraft into asteroid for planetary defense test
A NASA spacecraft was sent out on a collision course with an asteroid 7 million miles from Earth.
Chicago man fights to release misconduct and torture files
CBS 2 Political Investigator Dana Kozlov found he's already taken new steps to get years of misconduct files released and is waiting to see if the city pushes back again.
After 'reprehensible' attack on CTA Red Line, Chicago police seek suspects
Chicago police have identified a person they want to question in connection with Sunday morning's brutal attack of an elderly man on the CTA Red Line. CBS 2's Asal Rezaei had the latest on the attack. Police had released photos of the two suspects. It appears they know who one of them is.
Organizers of vigil for Oak Forest shooting victims seek to raise awareness for domestic violence
CBS 2 Investigator Megan Hickey has been digging into the red flags in the case.
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