CPD Supt. Brown said Memorial Day weekend violence stemmed from 'personal conflicts'
"What we saw this weekend is just an example. It solidifies this idea that it isn't enough to just put additional bodies on it. It's a systemic issue."
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Multiple people were shot in downtown Chicago neighborhoods over holiday weekend
Chicago saw one of the most violent Memorial Day weekends in years – with 50 people shot and nine of them killed.
Solemn ceremonies, festive parades return this Memorial Day to honor those who made ultimate sacrifice
This Memorial Day marked a return to tradition for many people, after two years of pandemic disruptions.
Solemn ceremonies, festive parades held for Memorial Day
After two years of pandemic disruption, many were pleased to see the honors for those who gave the ultimate sacrifice for their country return. CBS 2's Asal Rezaei reports.
Dramatic video of dog rescued from Lake Michigan
"We're trying to figure out what to do, because the dog kept swimming further out and you know, there's boats everywhere especially this weekend."
Memorial Day beachgoers in Chicago upset when booze is confiscated
"I'm happy everyone is safe, having fun and enjoying the beautiful weather."
Crowds return for ceremonies, parades this Memorial Day
This Memorial Day marked a return to tradition for many people, after two years of pandemic disruptions. CBS 2's Asal Rezaei reports.
CTA operating on holiday schedule
Officials also say to expect some delays through June 3 as a number of employees are out with COVID-19.
Chicago First Alert Weather: Highs Near 90 For Memorial Day
Memorial Day looks great, but rain is in the forecast.
Veterans' ruck march held to raise awareness for PTSD and veteran suicide
Participants walked 17 miles -- one mile for every veteran who died from suicide each day.
Wreath-laying ceremony at Daley Plaza honors lives lost
Mayor Lori Lightfoot called it a privilege to honor heroes who put service above self.
Chicago celebrates unofficial start to summer with event-packed weekend
This year Chicago is kicking off the season in style, hosting dozens of fun events, including a brand new musical festival downtown.
Chicagoans kick off Memorial Day weekend with music, mole, and mirth
This is all proof that despite some concerns about crime and safety in Chicago lately, Chicagoans are not about to stop coming out and having fun.
Doctors recommend people follow CDC guidelines over Memorial Day weekend amid COVID spike
Doctors suggest ideas including hosting events outside and wearing well-fitting masks over the holiday weekend.
Now Vaccinated, People Are Dancing Together Again This Memorial Day In Auburn Gresham
Thanks to the coronavirus vaccine, one block in the Auburn Gresham community is looking a lot different this year than it did last Memorial Day.
Memorial Day Commemoration Event Honors The Fallen In Elmhurst
A ceremony took place in Elmhurst to honor fallen members of the U.S. military.
Arlington Heights Commemorates Memorial Day
"That it shows how much people appreciate the people who've fallen for them."
Chicago Weather: Clouds And Sunshine Memorial Day
Temperatures will warm up this week in the Chicago area. Clouds and sunshine will mix for Memorial Day with highs in the 70s.
Millions Hitting The Roads For Memorial Day Weekend; Expect High Gas Prices And Longer Delays
According to AAA, gas prices this Memorial Day weekend will be the highest since 2014.
Buckingham Fountain To Be Turned On Before Memorial Day After Sitting Dry For Over A Year Amid Pandemic
After sitting dry for more than a year due to the coronavirus pandemic, Buckingham Fountain will be turned on again sometime this month.
Roseland Family Sues CPD After Vehicle Rolls Over Young Girl
The lawsuit said she has suffered permanent physical, emotional and psychological damage.
Air Conditioning Back On At Loop High-Rise After Sweltering Memorial Day Weekend
There was some good news Tuesday night for residents at a downtown high rise.
As Temperatures Near 90, Loop High-Residents Say Management Refuses To Turn On Air Conditioning
We almost hit 90 degrees in Chicago this Memorial Day, and hundreds of people living in one downtown high-rise said they couldn't escape it.
Police Break Up Rally Protesting Stay-At-Home Order At Buckingham Fountain
A Memorial Day rally calling for an end to the Illinois stay-at-home order was broken up early by Chicago Police.
Despite Pandemic, Family Members Come Out To Honor The Fallen On Memorial Day
"It's an honor. It's an honor."
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$15,000 reward offered in CTA Red Line murder case
Cook County Crime Stoppers passed out a flyer showing the two men who shot and killed Diunte Moon.
Police question person of interest series of groping incidents in Loop, South Loop
Police say a man on a one-wheeled motorized skateboard assaulted at least two women and then rode off.
Woman, 19, shot in back while sitting inside vehicle in River North
This shooting is an part of a larger trend -- an uptick in crime in River North.
4 dead, 10 wounded in weekend shootings in Chicago
At least four people are dead and 10 others are wounded in shootings across the city as of Saturday.
Bud Billiken Parade kicks off Saturday Bronzeville
Chicago Police Supt. David Brown promised stepped-up security for the Bud Billiken Parade this weekend.
Police seek to identify person involved in vehicle crash in West Garfield Park
Investigators are seeking information that leads to the identity of the victim.
Chicago Weather Alert: Severe storms by late afternoon
There are low marginal chances for severe storms by late afternoon.
2 killed in multi-vehicle crash on I-80 in Grundy County
Two people are dead after a multi-vehicle crash on I-80 in Grundy County Friday afternoon.
Police investigation: Downers Grove teen dies from fall at parking garage in Elmhurst
Police are investigating the death of a Downers Grove teen who fell at a parking garage in Elmhurst Saturday morning.
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$15,000 reward offered in CTA Red Line murder case
Cook County Crime Stoppers passed out a flyer showing the two men who shot and killed Diunte Moon.
Police question person of interest series of groping incidents in Loop, South Loop
Police say a man on a one-wheeled motorized skateboard assaulted at least two women and then rode off.
Woman, 19, shot in back while sitting inside vehicle in River North
This shooting is an part of a larger trend -- an uptick in crime in River North.
4 dead, 10 wounded in weekend shootings in Chicago
At least four people are dead and 10 others are wounded in shootings across the city as of Saturday.
Bud Billiken Parade kicks off Saturday Bronzeville
Chicago Police Supt. David Brown promised stepped-up security for the Bud Billiken Parade this weekend.
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Offer to buy timeshare for over $1 million turns out to be elaborate scam
The timeshare owner says the business sent him elaborate emails and documentation, but the requests for money went on and on – until he was out more than $300,000.
$33.5 million verdict ordered against Village of Dolton in deadly 2016 crash involving police
Attorneys say it all started with a driver rolling through a stop sign.
New motion in R. Kelly case claims deceptive practices by former lead prosecutor
With the Chicago federal trial for R. Kelly and two of his associates set to begin in less than two weeks, attorneys for one of the defendants – Derrell McDavid – filed a bizarre motion in court Wednesday.
Englewood building residents go for 12 days without water service
That length of time made for a rough situation for people living in the building, and raised questions about why it took so long.
How did a driver end up going the wrong way on I-90, causing crash that killed six?
The Illinois Secretary of State's office said the women, Jennifer Fernandez of Carpentersville, had a valid driver's license and no offenses on her record.
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CBS 2 Legal Analyst Irv Miller on Mar-a-Lago search: an arrest warrant doesn't necessarily follow a search warrant
"Getting a search warrant is the first step toward gathering evidence," Miller said. "There might not be any crime committed and the document just sits in a file and that's the end of the story."
Mar-a-Lago search warrant released, reveals FBI seized top-secret classified documents
The Justice Department is investigating the former president for potential Espionage Act violations.
Trump lawyers agree to public release of Mar-a-Lago search warrant
The Justice Department asked a federal court to unseal the warrant, citing public interest in the case, and Trump said he encouraged its release.
DOJ moves to unseal search warrant used to seize docs from Trump's home
Attorney General Merrick Garland revealed he "personally approved" the extraordinary decision to seek the warrant.
Trump team mulls releasing Mar-a-Lago warrant, inventory, video, photos
The Justice Department asked a judge to unseal the search warrant and inventory, but Trump lawyers are considering releasing material prior to a ruling.
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Thefts of Kias and Hyundais are skyrocketing, up 767% this summer in Cook County
In light of the crime trend, law enforcement wants everyone to know what's going on and how best to protect themselves and their cars.
Judge finds Walgreens contributed to San Francisco's opioid crisis
U.S. District Judge Charles Breyer said, for more than a decade, Walgreens pharmacies in San Francisco dispensed hundreds of thousands of opioid prescriptions without performing enough due diligence.
Illinois AG warns of scam using phony websites to target banking customers
The scammers make the websites look real as they trick customers to enter their information to create a bank account.
Are we in a recession? An expert says yes, but there's a sliver of good news about falling prices
The GDP a measure of total spending on goods and services across the economy, fell at an annual rate of 0.9 percent, the Commerce Department said Thursday.
Inflation is at 40-year high, and one expert says cost of living is even worse than numbers say
The Consumer Price Index reports the price of gas skyrocketed nearly 60 percent over the last year – and it's of course far from the only commodity affected.
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After he and his partner had monkeypox, fitness trainer warns 'how much of a joke this isn't'
The pain was so excruciating that a prescribed opioid didn't even help – that was Carson Twitchell's experience after he contracted monkeypox last month.
Chicago expecting 20,000 more monkeypox doses in coming weeks.
Chicago's top health official says the rush is on to get more monkeypox vaccine doses to those who need them, as infections continue to rise.
Chicago launches public health plan for monkeypox
The United States now counts more infections from the virus than any other country in the world. Since May, cases have grown from zero to 6,617.
U.S. declares monkeypox outbreak a public health emergency
The declaration could help the federal government respond as the number of cases grows and demand for the vaccine far exceeds supply around the country.
Are "Novids" special or just lucky at avoiding COVID-19?
It's estimated that more than 70% of Americans have had COVID, but we all know someone who says they've never had it.
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Hyde Park native to open Illinois' first Black-owned cannabis company
The artist is launching "93 Boyz" this weekend.
Neighbors push back against proposal for gun shop, shooting range in Long Grove
The Long Grove village manager said he has received hundreds of emails about the proposal for a Range USA shop
Groupon lays off 500 employees
The departments affected include technology and sales.
Camp Aramoni brings boutique camping experience to site less than two hours away from Chicago
In the town of Tonica – less than two hours away from Chicago and right next to Starved Rock State Park – a hidden treasure sits on 96 acres of preserved land.
New 'first class' theatre at Wheeling Town Center hopes to draw back in-person crowds
Operators of the new theatre hope enhancing the experience will draw back crowds not since since before the pandemic.
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Kopech Ks 11, Vaughn hits 2-run single as Sox beat Tigers
Kopech was lifted despite blanking the Tigers on 85 pitches throught six innings.
Fans to get first glimpse at new-look Bears in first preseason game against Chiefs
Saturday's matchup will also mark the return of former head coach Matt Nagy, who serves on the Chiefs' staff.
Sky lose to Las Vegas Aces, are now tied for first with them
The Las Vegas Aces beat the Chicago Sky on Thursday night to move atop the WNBA standings with one game remaining.
Drew Smyly stars as Cubs beat Reds in 2nd 'Field of Dreams' game
Drew Smyly struck out nine in five scoreless innings, and the Cubs beat the Cincinnati Reds on Thursday night in Major League Baseball's second annual "Field of Dreams" game.
Bears coach Matt Eberflus speaks on Roquan Smith's contract situation
The Bears can fine Smith for not practicing since taking him off the PUP list.
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Actor Anne Heche 'not expected to survive' after crashing into Mar Vista home, rep says
Actor Anne Heche was placed in a medically induced coma a few days after crashing her car into a Mar Vista home last Friday.
Olivia Newton-John, beloved singer and actress, dies at 73
Her husband John Easterling announced her passing on her Facebook page.
Elton John stops to see preview of Broadway In Chicago's 'The Devil Wears Prada'
A preview performance of Broadway in Chicago's new show "The Devil Wears Prada" had a very special guest in attendance this week.
Ambulance transports, arrests at Lollapalooza down this year compared with last
The Office of Emergency Management and Communications said 68 people were transported by ambulance from Lollapalooza this year, compared with 102 last year.
Lightfoot announces 10-year deal extension to host Lollapalooza in Chicago
Lightfoot's office said the deal comes with an "estimated future financial impact of nearly $4 billion for the Chicago economy."
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$15,000 reward offered in CTA Red Line murder case
Cook County Crime Stoppers passed out a flyer showing the two men who shot and killed Diunte Moon.
Police question person of interest series of groping incidents in Loop, South Loop
Police say a man on a one-wheeled motorized skateboard assaulted at least two women and then rode off.
19-year-old shot in River North is latest in concerning uptick in crime
A woman is wounded after being shot in the River North neighborhood Saturday morning.
Chicago Weather Alert: Severe storms by late afternoon
By late afternoon we'll see thunderstorms, ahead of a cold front that comes through the Chicago area during the Saturday-to-Sunday overnight.
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