Police issue alert of armed carjackings in West Lawn and Marquette Park
Police are warning residents Thursday of armed carjackings in the West Lawn and Marquette Park neighborhoods.
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Damaged Playground Equipment In Marquette Park Was Removed, But Supply Chain Issues Are Holding Up Replacements
The supply chain delays continue, and that is impacting Chicago communities in ways you might not expect. CBS 2's Marie Saavedra found one example Tuesday on the city's Southwest Side.
After Complaints For Some Time, Playground At Marquette Park Fixed Fast After CBS 2 Calls Ald. David Moore And He Takes Action
Parents say damage to a Chicago Lawn neighborhood playground is a danger to their kids – so why was it taking so long to repair? As CBS 2's Marie Saavedra reported Tuesday night, one social media post and email to an alderman later, there is now a fix.
1 Killed, 1 Critically Wounded In Marquette Park Shooting
Police said the victims were driving west in the 3000 block of West 65th Street shortly before 7 p.m., when someone shot both of them.
Chicago Leaders Remember MLK, Historic March In The City For Housing Equality
Weeks after the march, the city and the civil rights leaders reached the "Summit Agreement" with the goal of ensuring fair housing in Chicago.
16-Year-Old Shot While Riding In Van In Marquette Park
A 16-year-old boy is in the hospital after he was shot in a van in the Marquette Park neighborhood Monday night.
CFD Crews Extinguish Apartment Building Fire On Troy
Chicago Fire Department crews have put out a blaze in the Marquette Park neighborhood.
Woman Charged With False Reporting; Police Say She Claimed Car Was Stolen With Baby Inside When He Was With Sitter Whole Time
A woman was charged with false reporting Tuesday after police said she claimed her 7-month-old son was taken by a thief who stole her car near Marquette Park – when he'd been safely with a babysitter the whole time.
Baby Found After Mom Said Car Was Stolen With Him Inside; Police Say He Was Most Likely Safe All Along
A baby has been found after a mother told police a car was stolen with him inside near Marquette Park Monday afternoon, and police said he was safe all along.
Homeowner Shoots, Kills Suspected Burglar In Marquette Park
A homeowner shot and killed a suspected burglar in Chicago's Marquette Park neighborhood Sunday morning, Chicago police confirm.
High School Student Accused Of Killing Woman After Finding Out She's Transgender
A high schooler is accused of killing a woman after finding out she was transgender. Prosecutors say he was so enraged he returned to the crime scene twice.
Boy Dies At Age 8, After Mom Charinez Jefferson Was Shot Dead While Pregnant With Him In 2011
It was a case that rocked Chicago back in 2011 – a pregnant teen was shot in the head, back, and chest and murdered, but her baby survived.
6 People, Including 3 Children, Hospitalized After Marquette Park Crash
Six people – three children among them – were injured Sunday afternoon in a crash in the Marquette Park neighborhood.
Police Issue Alert Of Attempted Child Luring In Marquette Park
Chicago police say two people tried to lure a 9-year-old boy into their car Friday morning in the Marquette Park neighborhood.
Concession Cart Operator Calls Attention To Reckless Driving In Marquette Park After Being Hurt In Hit-And-Run
The CBS 2 Morning Insiders learned of a hit-and-run crash that left a woman with broken bones – and left her family's business reeling.
Shooting Inside Store Leads To Standoff In Marquette Park, 1 In Custody
A man fired shots inside a J J Peppers Food Store before leading police to a standoff at his residence in Marquette Park.
MISSING: Tedana Mock, 15, Last Seen In Marquette Park
Tedana Mock, 15, has been reported missing and was last seen in Marquette Park.
Classes To Resume At Excel Academy In Marquette Park After Arson
Classes will be back in session at Chicago Excel Academy of Southwest in the Marquette Park neighborhood Monday, after an arson late last week.
Break-In Leads To Arson At Excel Academy Of Southwest In Marquette Park
Chicago police say arson was the cause of a fire at a school in Marquette Park Friday night.
Power Washer In Basement Leaves 4 Hospitalized In Marquette Park
Two adults and two children were hospitalized Monday night after a power washer caused a hazardous materials situation in their Marquette Park neighborhood home.
40 Illegal Guns Seized After CPD Deploys 1,000 Additional Officers For Labor Day Weekend
Chicago police have reported 12 arrests on illegal gun charges and 40 illegal gun seized after deploying 1,000 additional officers citywide.
MISSING: Andrea Tovar, 15, From Marquette Park
Andrea Tovar, 15, has been reported missing from Marquette Park.
4 People Shot In Marquette Park Drive-By
Chicago Man Sentenced To 15 Years For Sexually Abusing Two Children
Esequiel Gonzalez Banuelos, 24, of the Marquette Park neighborhood, pleaded guilty to one felony count of predatory criminal sexual assault and one felony count of aggravated criminal sexual abuse.
Woman Sexually Assaulted At Home In Marquette Park Apartment
Chicago detectives are searching for the person who robbed and sexually assaulted a woman who is hard of hearing in her own apartment.
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Bally's River West casino plan wins key vote, final City Council approval set for Wednesday
"This is a generational opportunity which the city has been working towards for over 30 years," said Jennie Huang Bennett, the mayor's chief financial officer.
Getting Hosed: East Garfield Park resident $64,000 for water bill; 'There must be a mistake'
"They told me to hire a good lawyer, that this is probably a billing issue with the city."
Some city transportation authorities have safety apps to report issues and dangers; why not the CTA?
CBS 2's Tara Molina has been looking at how other cities are handling safety and security - specifically, the reporting of issues and concerns.
University of Chicago teaming up with city to install more than 100 cameras near Hyde Park campus
The university is providing a $3 million grant to the city to fund installation of 110 new police surveillance cameras and license plate readers in the neighborhoods surrounding its South Side campus.
Mother of Dakotah Earley meets the man who saved his life
"Dave's my hero. He's my family's hero. He's Dakotah's hero. So glad he did what he did. I wouldn't have my son."
Gary school used as a neighborhood dump looks to get cleaned up
"The guy that I got this sh** from told me to bring it here and dump it."
Disturbing viral video shows United Airlines worker, former NFL player brawling at Newark Liberty International Airport
The video shows the United worker and a passenger shoving and punching each other at Newark Liberty International Airport.
MLB suspends Josh Donaldson for 1 game for 'Jackie' comment
Major League Baseball suspended Josh Donaldson for one game Monday after the New York Yankees slugger made multiple references to Jackie Robinson while talking to White Sox star Tim Anderson during the weekend.
Getting Hosed: A woman fights the city over a water bill she never should have received and wins
Getting Hosed, our exposé on Chicago's bad water billing, has saved consumers hundreds of thousands of dollars. So we wanted to know - what happens if you take on the City yourself?
Experts wonder why it took vendor so long to notify Chicago Public Schools of data breach
Experts with whom we spoke said ransomware attacks in general – including those on school districts and vendors – are skyrocketing.
Happ, Wisdom hit 3-run HRs, Cubs top Aquino, Reds
Ian Happ and Patrick Wisdom hit three-run homers and the Chicago Cubs beat the Cincinnati Reds Monday night despite two home runs by Aristides Aquino.
Firefighters remain on scene at Pheasant Run resort two days after massive blaze
The three-alarm inferno broke out Saturday afternoon.
Chicago First Alert Weather: Cool and cloudy
According to CBS 2 Chief Meteorologist Albert Ramon, expect it to be partly cloudy and cool for Tuesday with highs ranging from low 60s near the lake, to low 70s along and south of I-80.
List of rules for reopening after murder nearby has West Side gas station owner frustrated
Weeks after a violent murder outside a West Side gas station, the gas station in question is back open.
Huntington Bank branch in heart of the Loop robbed
A Huntington Bank branch right downtown was robbed late Monday.
Algonquin school bus driver gets prestigious national award reserved for teachers
It's usually given to teachers and others who work inside schools, so this was a first.
Driver killed after Metra MD-N line hits dump truck, partially derails in Grayslake
Metra said the driver of the truck was killed in the crash. A Metra passenger was taken to a local hospital with non-life-threatening injuries.
Woman arrested after shooting, killing dog that got loose in Kenosha
The woman was being held in jail late Monday and will be in court on Tuesday.
Chicago First Alert Weather: Dry and quiet
It'll be windy and wet on Wednesday with isolated thunderstorm chances. Leftover showers for Thursday.
Aldermen plan special City Council meeting Wednesday to grill police, parks, schools leadership about summer safety plans
The City Council held a similar meeting last summer, when they spent hours grilling CPD Supt. David Brown about efforts to fight violent crime.
'Chicago at the Crossroad' documentary airs in Chatham Monday night
It was released three years ago after Brian Schodorf filmed it over the course of 15 years. In the film, Schodorf examines the root causes of violence in the city... and how chicago isn't making any progress to stop it.
Final vote delayed for Mayor Lightfoot's new citywide curfew for teens
The mayor has proposed rolling back the citywide curfew for minors from 11 p.m. to 10 p.m. on Friday and Saturday nights, and to expand the city's curfew to include 17-year-olds.
Starbucks joins McDonald's in exiting Russia
After pausing operations in March, caffeine brand completes departure and condemns "horrific attacks on Ukraine."
Mental Health First Aid helps adults identify and assist children experiencing mental health crisis
Even children are learning to speak up about their struggles but sometimes grown-ups don't know how to help.
Back porch catches fire at apartment building in Albany Park
The cause of the fire is unknown at this time.
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Bally's River West casino plan wins key vote, final City Council approval set for Wednesday
"This is a generational opportunity which the city has been working towards for over 30 years," said Jennie Huang Bennett, the mayor's chief financial officer.
Getting Hosed: East Garfield Park resident $64,000 for water bill; 'There must be a mistake'
"They told me to hire a good lawyer, that this is probably a billing issue with the city."
Some city transportation authorities have safety apps to report issues and dangers; why not the CTA?
CBS 2's Tara Molina has been looking at how other cities are handling safety and security - specifically, the reporting of issues and concerns.
University of Chicago teaming up with city to install more than 100 cameras near Hyde Park campus
The university is providing a $3 million grant to the city to fund installation of 110 new police surveillance cameras and license plate readers in the neighborhoods surrounding its South Side campus.
Mother of Dakotah Earley meets the man who saved his life
"Dave's my hero. He's my family's hero. He's Dakotah's hero. So glad he did what he did. I wouldn't have my son."
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Getting Hosed: A woman fights the city over a water bill she never should have received and wins
Getting Hosed, our exposé on Chicago's bad water billing, has saved consumers hundreds of thousands of dollars. So we wanted to know - what happens if you take on the City yourself?
Experts wonder why it took vendor so long to notify Chicago Public Schools of data breach
Experts with whom we spoke said ransomware attacks in general – including those on school districts and vendors – are skyrocketing.
Getting Hosed: East Garfield Park resident $64,000 for water bill; 'There must be a mistake'
"They told me to hire a good lawyer, that this is probably a billing issue with the city."
Ransomware attacks have been on rise, and CBS 2 has found out why schools are especially vulnerable
CPS officials said a technology vendor, Battelle for Kids, was the victim of a ransomware attack last December, on a server that stores course information and evaluations.
Mass shooting on Near North Side was part of a growing trend in Chicago
The troubling reality is mass shootings like this are skyrocketing in Chicago compared to the rest of the country.
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Experts wonder why it took vendor so long to notify Chicago Public Schools of data breach
Experts with whom we spoke said ransomware attacks in general – including those on school districts and vendors – are skyrocketing.
Bally's River West casino plan wins key vote, final City Council approval set for Wednesday
"This is a generational opportunity which the city has been working towards for over 30 years," said Jennie Huang Bennett, the mayor's chief financial officer.
University of Chicago teaming up with city to install more than 100 cameras near Hyde Park campus
The university is providing a $3 million grant to the city to fund installation of 110 new police surveillance cameras and license plate readers in the neighborhoods surrounding its South Side campus.
Aldermen plan special City Council meeting Wednesday to grill police, parks, schools leadership about summer safety plans
The City Council held a similar meeting last summer, when they spent hours grilling CPD Supt. David Brown about efforts to fight violent crime.
Final vote delayed for Mayor Lightfoot's new citywide curfew for teens
The mayor has proposed rolling back the citywide curfew for minors from 11 p.m. to 10 p.m. on Friday and Saturday nights, and to expand the city's curfew to include 17-year-olds.
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Getting Hosed: A woman fights the city over a water bill she never should have received and wins
Getting Hosed, our exposé on Chicago's bad water billing, has saved consumers hundreds of thousands of dollars. So we wanted to know - what happens if you take on the City yourself?
Demand rises for donated breast milk amid baby formula shortage
With parents struggling to navigate the baby formula shortage, breast milk donation banks are seeing a sharp increase in demand — but also a jump in donations.
Baby formula shortage still leaves families desperate, especially those restricted by federal WIC program rules
Walk into the baby formula aisle at just about any drug or grocery store around the country, and you will still see rows of empty shelves.
Abbott to resume production of baby formula at Sturgis, Michigan plant after recall
Abbott Nutrition said after its plant in Sturgis, Michigan gets back in operation, product could be back on shelves in six to eight weeks, subject to approval by the Food and Drug Administration.
Chicago gas prices hit new record, at more than $5 per gallon
According to AAA, the average price of a gallon of regular unleaded gasoline is $5.12 as of Tuesday morning.
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Pfizer says 3 of its COVID shots give kids under 5 strong protection
The company says it'll give U.S. regulators the data soon. Moderna is already seeking U.S. clearance to vaccinate kids 5 and under.
Expert: Risk for monkeypox is low for overall population
It has been almost three months since city leaders dropped COVID-19 restrictions – but as we head toward summer, experts warn we could see more COVID cases.
FDA clears COVID-19 booster shot for healthy kids ages 5 to 11
There is one more hurdle: The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention must decide whether to formally recommend the booster for this age group.
Abbott baby formula plant could reopen in two weeks
Sturgis plant will reopen soon as nationwide out-of-stock levels of baby formula rise above 40%.
COVID-19 reaches 'high' community risk level in Evanston
The Evanston Department of Health and Human Service reported 397 new COVID-19 cases over the last seven days – up from 305 the prior week.
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City Council committee to vote on Chicago casino plan, which has some neighbors thinking of selling condos and leaving
There is still a push from nearby residents to stop the billon-dollar Bally's project that is planned for the Chicago Tribune Freedom Center site in River West.
Crime and chaos downtown and beyond are keeping tourists away from Chicago
Such events as the chaos downtown that led to a deadly shooting right in the middle of Millennium Park have led people to cancel trips, meetings, and events in Chicago because they don't feel safe.
Carvana tower in Skokie put on hold after Illinois suspends dealer's state license
The village of Skokie is telling Carvana it cannot build a proposed 14-story car vending tower, just three months after the project won approval from village trustees.
FTX cryptocurrency exchange opens new headquarters in Chicago
Mayor Lori Lightfoot helped cut the ribbon Tuesday morning to open the official U.S. headquarters of FTX, a Bahamas-based cryptocurrency exchange.
Bally's unveils further plans for Chicago casino; some aldermen say it's being pushed through too fast
The city did not conduct a new safety study to determine how crime would be impacted by a casino - in hopes of getting the casino up and generating revenue quickly.
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MLB suspends Josh Donaldson for 1 game for 'Jackie' comment
Major League Baseball suspended Josh Donaldson for one game Monday after the New York Yankees slugger made multiple references to Jackie Robinson while talking to White Sox star Tim Anderson during the weekend.
Happ, Wisdom hit 3-run HRs, Cubs top Aquino, Reds
Ian Happ and Patrick Wisdom hit three-run homers and the Chicago Cubs beat the Cincinnati Reds Monday night despite two home runs by Aristides Aquino.
Anderson's HR hushes Yankees, lifts Sox to twinbill sweep
Tim Anderson hit a three-run homer and then put a finger to his lips to silence fans booing and chanting "Jackie" at him, capping a tumultuous weekend at Yankee Stadium and helping the Chicago White Sox beat New York Sunday night for a doubleheader sweep.
Mallory Pugh scores first goal of season as Red Stars beat Orlando Pride
Mallory Pugh and the Red Stars took on the Orlando Pride in NWSL action Sunday.
Wolves top Milwaukee Admirals again in Game 2 of AHL Central Division Finals
The Wolves were ready to flex on the Milwaukee Admirals Sunday in Game 2 of the AHL Central Division Finals.
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CBS unveils 2022-2023 primetime lineup
CBS announced its 2022-2023 primetime programming lineup of CBS Originals, featuring four new dramas and more.
Dave Chappelle attacked by armed man while onstage in L.A.
The controversial comic laughed off the incident after being tackled, and video appeared to show the person who charged him being beaten onstage.
Naomi Judd, Grammy-winning singer, has died at 76
"We lost our beautiful mother to the disease of mental illness," the Judd sisters said on social media.
'Jersey Boys' is returning to a Chicago stage next week
The new national tour of "Jersey Boys" opens next week at the Cadillac Palace Theatre, celebrating the music of the Frankie Valli and the Four Seasons.
Lollapalooza announces daily lineup; single-day tickets now on sale
The lineup includes Thursday headliners Metallica and Lil Baby, Friday headliners Dua Lipa and Machine Gun Kelly, Saturday headliners J. Cole and Kygo, and Sunday headliners Green Day and Doja Cat.
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Key City Council panel approves Chicago casino plan, but many still do not like idea at all
Mayor Lori Lightfoot’s casino gamble appears to be paying off, as Bally’s bid to build in River West cleared a key hurdle Monday. But as CBS 2’s Asal Rezaei reports, some aldermen and residents alike aren’t so pleased about it all.
Chicago Public Schools data breach is part of growing cybersecurity threat
In the wake of a massive data breach involving more than half a million Chicago Public Schools students and staff, the district still wants to know why it took its vendor months to disclose the breach. CBS 2 Political Investigator Dana Kozlov reports.
Gary school used as a neighborhood dump looks to get cleaned up
It's hard to see the potential in a place when all you see is trash everywhere. But an abandoned school in Gary, Indiana is being repurposed and neighbors say the change can't come soon enough. CBS 2's Tim McNicholas reports.
Investigators say probe into Pheasant Run resort fire will take two weeks
Firefighters in St. Charles were still chasing hot spots Monday evening at the old Pheasant Run resort – after a huge fire this weekend.
Algonquin school bus driver gets prestigious national award reserved for teachers
On Tuesday, a bus driver gets the prestigious Blue Ribbon Society Award. It's usually given to teachers and others who work inside schools, so this was a first. CBS 2's Marie Saavedra has his story.
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