Quinn: Kids Come Before Superintendents
Governor Pat Quinn says the only way he see's regional school superintendents getting paid is at the local level.
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Lake Zurich Police Increase Reward In Deadly Hit-And-Run
Police in Lake Zurich are desperate for more information involving the hit and run of a teenager girl so the amount of reward money being offered has been increased.
Proposed Tollway Expansion Plan Creates Jobs, Reduces Congestion
The proposed tollway expansion plan attracted hundreds of people Friday night to several Chicago suburbs. Many like the idea despite a plan to increase toll fares
Immigration Activists: Obama Has Failed At Reform
Members of the Latino community, upset over a federal program called Secure Communities, or S-Comm, rallied in front of President Barack Obama's re-election headquarters Tuesday afternoon.
Police, Community Group Search For Rapist In Gary
An advocacy organization is planning on meeting with the police chief to help find the person who allegedly raped a 68-year-old woman this past weekend.
Green Line Robbery Suspects Include 10-Year-Old: Police
Two days after warning the public about the theft of electronic devices on Green Line trains, police arrested four suspects Thursday, the youngest being a 10-year-old boy.
Brizard Defends Proposal To Raise Property Taxes For CPS
Finances are on the mind of Chicago Public Schools chief executive officer Jean-Claude Brizard, on the first day of the new school year for some students.
Cab Driver Ticketed For Hitting 2 Little Girls On Mag Mile
A cab driver from Richton Park has been ticketed for hitting two little girls on the Magnificent Mile over the weekend.
1 Stabbed, 3 Others Injured In Rolling Meadows Fight
Several people were reportedly stabbed early Monday in a parking lot northwest suburban Rolling Meadows.
$29.5M Lotto Ticket Claimed By Suburban Resident
Someone has now come forward to claim a winning lottery ticket purchased in the south suburbs in June.
Grocery Store Employee Charged With Armed Robbery
A temporary contractor for a north suburban grocery store has been charged with armed robbery.
West Nile Mosquitoes Found In The Suburbs
Mosquitoes taken in a trap on the East Side of Aurora have tested positive for the West Nile virus, the Kane County Health Department said Friday.
Garfield Park Conservatory Seeks Donations For Glass Repair
The June 30 hailstorm that destroyed a portion of the Garfield Park Conservatory has prompted a fundraising drive to sustain the institution until insurance kicks in.
3-Day Walk For Breast Cancer Research Steps Off
Nearly 2,000 people clad all in pink are gathering Friday to begin a three-day walk to raise funds for breast cancer research.
Quinn Signs DREAM Act Into Law
Two months after the Illinois DREAM Act passed the General Assembly, Gov. Pat Quinn is expected to sign it into law Monday.
Snoop Dogg Launches Youth Football In Chicago
One year after promising to bring a youth football league to Chicago, rapper Snoop Dog has followed through on that promise, and the inaugural season kicked off Saturday.
Activists Arrested Trying To Stop Eviction Of Addison Family
An Addison mother and three sons are being evicted from their home, and some activists are trying to prevent it.
Police Narrow Down Description Of Vehicle In Deadly Lake Zurich Crash
Police in Lake Zurich now have a description of the vehicle involved in a crash that left an 18-year-old girl dead last week.
Former City Official Ray Orozco Takes Post At Maggie Daley's Charity
A former high-ranking city official who lost his job when Mayor Richard M. Daley decided not to run again has found another position.
Coast Guard Honors Wendella Crews For Two River Rescues
The U.S. Coast Guard honored the crews of two Chicago River tour boats on Thursday for their bravery in two separate rescues along the river this month.
DeKalb County School Supt. Has To Live Off Wife's Income
The DeKalb County Regional Superintendent of Schools admits it's challenging not receiving a paycheck from the state, but says he's holding out hope that Gov. Pat Quinn will put back the money he removed.
Attorneys: Suppress Confession In Lindenhurst Burger King Murder
Attorneys for the Lake Villa man, charged with the murder of a fast food restaurant manager, want an alleged admission of the crime thrown out.
Burke's Daughter Appointed To $117,000 State Post
The daughter of Ald. Edward Burke (14th) and Illinois Supreme Court Justice Anne Burke has been appointed to a state post.
Tugboat Crashes In Sanitary And Ship Canal
A half dozen tugboat crew members are safe Thursday morning, after being involved in an accident in the Chicago Sanitary and Ship Canal.
Prosecutors: Sleep Disorder Business Owner Bilked Investors, Lived Lavishly
Federal authorities say a Glencoe man led investors to believe their money was going into a sleep disorder business, but he actually used it to buy a mansion, run a tattoo parlor, and live a lavish lifestyle.
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'Almost feels like Christmas': Cubs pitcher Hayden Wesneski ready for Opening Day
CBS 2 Sports Director Marshall Harris caught up with pitcher Hayden Wesneski in the clubhouse about his first Opening Day experience after making his debut late last season.
CPD issue alert of recent car thefts on South Side
The thefts occurred in the West Woodlawn neighborhood between March 17 and 28.
Cubs Opening Day: Here's what you need to know
The Cubs will kick off the season at Wrigley Field at 1:20 p.m.
Police investigating string of armed robberies minutes apart on Northwest, Near West sides
Police say six men were robbed between 4 a.m. and 5 a.m. in the West Town and Near West Side neighborhoods.
Purdue University taking steps to block TikTok from campus network
It's the latest organization to take action against the Chinese-owned app.
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Cubs Opening Day: Here's what you need to know
The Cubs will kick off the season at Wrigley Field at 1:20 p.m.
Police investigating string of armed robberies minutes apart on Northwest, Near West sides
Police say six men were robbed between 4 a.m. and 5 a.m. in the West Town and Near West Side neighborhoods.
Padlocked and chained emergency doors at Jones College Prep draw safety concerns
CBS 2's Jermont Terry spent Wednesday trying to get answers.
Two Army helicopters crash in Kentucky, killing 9 service members
The HH60 Black Hawk choppers went down during a routine training mission in Trigg County in southwest Kentucky, Fort Campbell said.
'Almost feels like Christmas': Cubs pitcher Hayden Wesneski ready for Opening Day
CBS 2 Sports Director Marshall Harris caught up with pitcher Hayden Wesneski in the clubhouse about his first Opening Day experience after making his debut late last season.
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DCFS placed troubled teen girl with 24-year-old pimp as foster parent
The teenage girl already had a history of being trafficked for sex – and DCFS placed her in a home with someone now accused of forcing her into prostitution.
Convicted con man Rick Dugo agrees to plea deal, gets 8 years in prison
Last month, he was convicted in the first of four trials that involved four victims who were scammed out of nearly $1 million. Instead of facing three more trials, he took a plea deal.
Monitor group: CPD officers are taught their lives more important than community safety
Chicago Police training tactics are coming under fire – with a community monitoring group saying the tactics are fundamentally flawed and continue to foster a culture of misconduct.
Highland Park lets residents know about extra water use before bill comes
Residents said alerts about problems such as a broken sprinkler head, a running toilet, and even a massive pipe burst have saved them thousands.
Organizations sue over plans to expand toxic sludge dumpsite on southeast lakefront
The dump is located at the mouth of the river next to the lakefront park of Calumet Park.
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Johnson picks up new endorsements, Vallas attacks rival's public safety plan
Six days out from Chicago's mayoral election, candidates Brandon Johnson and Paul Vallas are still busy drumming up support.
Chicago Decides: mayoral candidates Brandon Johnson and Paul Vallas face off at CBS 2 debate
With one week to go before Election Day, mayoral candidates Brandon Johnson and Paul Vallas faced off at another debate Tuesday evening, hosted by CBS 2.
Johnson, Vallas keep busy on campaign trail ahead of Tuesday debate on CBS 2
You can see the debate on CBS 2 at 6 p.m. on Tuesday. The debate also will be streamed on CBS News Chicago.
How will Paul Vallas, Brandon Johnson work to reverse Chicago's population loss?
Population loss is a serious issue, because when people exit, they take their tax dollars with them.
Groups push for 'cultural competency training' for Illinois medical professionals
The Illinois State Medical Society said it considers such training an "onerous and time-consuming mandate."
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Kia software update to prevent thefts turns out to have glitch in some cars
CBS 2's Tara Molina brought concerns about the glitch straight to Kia.
Former Window Depot owner tries to explain why he let customers down
CBS 2's Charlie De Mar had the story Monday of a disabled veteran in Crystal Lake who says the company took $20,000 from him.
Kane County officials warn of scammer targeting people in Zoom court hearings
The public is reminded that the person is a scammer and does not work for Kane County or any judges.
Raoul, 21 other attorneys general urge Kia and Hyundai to do more to stop car thefts
Since a surge in thefts of the vulnerable Kia and Hyundai models, the South Korean automakers have rolled out more anti-theft software, but the attorneys general are pushing for them to do more.
Highland Park lets residents know about extra water use before bill comes
Residents said alerts about problems such as a broken sprinkler head, a running toilet, and even a massive pipe burst have saved them thousands.
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Groups push for 'cultural competency training' for Illinois medical professionals
The Illinois State Medical Society said it considers such training an "onerous and time-consuming mandate."
Florida fire captain loses sight in one eye after using recalled eye drops
The CDC is investigating a nationwide outbreak of the antibiotic-resistant bacteria — Pseudomonas aeruginosa — which has infected 68 people in 16 states.
Chicago medical expert sounds alarm over drug-resistant Candida auris fungal infections
The number of infections has tripled over the last three years.
Death toll climbs in outbreak linked to recalled eye drops
The CDC says three people have died, eight have lost their vision and four had an eyeball removed.
Saturday marks three years since COVID-19 was deemed worldwide pandemic
The World Health Organization made the announcement on Wednesday, March 11, 2020.
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Safety on minds of Wrigleyville business owners ahead of Cubs home opener
Leading up to this week, business representatives met with Town Hall (19th) District police to talk about safety through the season.
Some vendors whose leases were expiring at Little Village Discount Mall get reprieve
Their leases were supposed to expire on Tuesday, but got extended thanks to a deal negotiated by the city.
50 vendors in Little Village Discount Mall poised to be kicked out
The local alderman is hoping to get them a new place to do business.
United Airlines and Archer Aviation planning air taxis between O'Hare and West Loop in 2025
Electric vertical takeoff and landing (eVTOL) aircraft would provide 10-minute rides between O'Hare and Vertiport Chicago on the Near West Side.
Edward Gardner, co-founder of Soft Sheen Products and titan in philanthropy, dies at 98
Gardner died Monday surrounded by family.
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'Almost feels like Christmas': Cubs pitcher Hayden Wesneski ready for Opening Day
CBS 2 Sports Director Marshall Harris caught up with pitcher Hayden Wesneski in the clubhouse about his first Opening Day experience after making his debut late last season.
Bulls fall to LeBron and the Lakers for second straight loss
LaVine's dunk got the Bulls within seven with 56.7 seconds left in the third quarter. But Los Angeles quickly pulled away in the final period.
Chicago Cubs players deal with 'butterflies' on Opening Day
Opening Day always has a little extra pageantry, but it's not just a special day for the fans who believe this is the year.
White Sox pitcher Dylan Cease talks expectations, new artistic hobby
Dylan Cease will get the Opening Day start in Houston as the White Sox begin the season against Jose Abreu and the Astros.
Skidding Blackhawks lose to Dallas Stars as fans cheer sarcastically
The Blackhawks didn't manage a goal until Lukas Reichel fired from high in the slot at 13:49 of the first period.
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Actor Jonathan Majors arrested on domestic violence charges in New York City
Majors' criminal defense lawyer said he is "completely innocent and provably the victim of an altercation with a woman he knows."
Sundays on State to return for two dates in July and August
On July 16 and August 13, State Street will be closed to cars between Lake and Adams for a free block party.
New details revealed about 50th anniversary celebration "The Young and the Restless"
The cast of daytimes #1 drama looks back in brand new footage, Paramount+ celebrates the series' legacy, and a sneak peek at the upcoming anniversary storyline is revealed.
Lance Reddick, actor in "The Wire" and "John Wick" movies, dies at age 60
The actor's death was confirmed to CBS News by two of his representatives.
Lyric Opera unveils 2023-24 season; featuring "The Flying Dutchman, "Aida," and Mozart's "Requiem"
The upcoming season includes productions from around the world, ranging from opera classics to more contemporary pieces.
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'This long journey is about to start'
CBS 2 Sports Director Marshall Harris caught up with pitcher Hayden Wesneski in the clubhouse about his first Opening Day experience after making his debut late last season.
Cubs Opening Day: Here's what you need to know
The Cubs will kick off the season at Wrigley Field at 1:20 p.m. Dansby Swanson, Cody Bellinger, Tucker Barnhart Trey Mancini are preparing to play their first games at Wrigley Field as members of the home team.
First Alert Weather: Shower chances later, tracking severe storms by Friday
Cubs Opening Day will be breezy and mild with temperatures in the low to mid-50s. Chances for showers increase later in the day.
Six men robbed at gunpoint within 1 hour in Chicago
The suspects took money and personal belongings from the victims before getting back into the sedan and fleeing.
Purdue University blocking TikTok from campus network
It's the latest organization to take action against the Chinese-owned app.
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