Metra adding more trains Sunday for Chicago's Pride Parade
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Family files suit on behalf of woman who was thrown out of window, killed when Metra train hit truck
The family of 71-year-old Christina Lopez filed the lawsuit against Metra, BNSF Railway Company, Del's Moving, and moving truck driver Sabrija Cubic.
Family of woman killed while riding Metra files wrongful death lawsuit
A family filed a wrongful death lawsuit Wednesday on behalf a woman who died after being ejected from a Metra train that hit a truck in Clarendon Hills last month.
Metra breaks ground on new Auburn Park station, facility set to open in 2024
"As we break ground today, we signal to these communities that we are changing the course by investing in their overall development and building a better, more equitable Chicagoland."
Pedestrian struck by Metra BNSF train near LaGrange Stone Avenue; trains halted
Extensive delays are anticipated.
Metra to begin tie project on UP-West Line; minor delays expected
Metra's upcoming tie project may cause minor delays for Metra riders.
Metra to sell unlimited travel pass later this month
With gas prices at record highs, Metra is making a big push to bring riders back to the rails.
Metra train on move after deadly accident in Grayslake
The train hit a dump truck Monday morning and one person was killed. Kris Habermehl reports from Chopper 2.
Metra to pay $12M in a settlement for accident killing two teenage girls
Lawyers said the teenaged driver stopped for a red light, but because the intersection was confusing and covered in snow, he didn't know he was on tracks.
Chicago firefighters rescue 2 from Metra tracks in separate incidents
Two teenage boys were hospitalized after being resculed from the tracks Saturday.
Former NTSB chairman says woman's death in Metra accident was preventable
We have been looking for answers since a passenger was ejected from Metra train and killed when the train hit a truck in Clarendon Hills earlier this week. CBS 2's Tim McNicholas reports on some even more troubling information.
Former NTSB Chairman says woman's death could have been prevented in Clarendon Hills Metra crash
We have been looking for answers since a passenger was ejected from Metra train and killed when the train hit a truck in Clarendon Hills earlier this week.
Fatal Metra train crash "was an accident waiting to happen," family attorney says
"From everything I've heard, that was an accident waiting to happen," said Steve Jambois, an attorney for the family of 72-year-old Christina Lopez.
Family mourns beloved matriarch who was killed in Clarendon Hills Metra train crash
The train hit a truck on the tracks Wednesday, and 72-year-old Christina Lopez was ejected from the train window. CBS 2's Marissa Perlman reports.
Metra train hits pedestrian near National Street in Elgin
Metra Milwaukee District-West Train No. 2237 hit a pedestrian near the National Street stop.
NTSB says passenger ejections through train windows have been concern for decades
Christina Lopez, 72, died Wednesday after being ejected from the window of a Metra train during a horrific accident in which the train hit a truck in Clarendon Hills.
NTSB says train window safety been concern for decades
Christina Lopez, 72, died Wednesday after being ejected from the window of a Metra train during a horrific accident in which the train hit a truck in Clarendon Hills.
Family mourns woman who lost life as NTSB investigates Clarendon Hills Metra crash
Attorneys and the family of 72-year-old Christina Lopez say the accident in which a Metra train hit a box truck, and left Lopez dead, was preventable. CBS 2’s Sabrina Franza reports.
Witnesses describe horror when Metra train hit truck in Clarendon Hills, leaving one dead
Shocking video showed the moment the train hit the truck, which was reportedly stalled and poised under a crossing gate. CBS 2’s Sabrina Franza reports.
Video: Metra train hits truck in Clarendon Hills
This video taken by Tom Szurgot shows the impact when a Metra train hit a truck in west suburban Clarendon Hills this morning. A passenger was killed and four others were injured.
Clarendon Hills crash causes train trouble at Union Station
Limited service resumed late Wednesday, but not without delays. CBS 2's Suzanne Le Mignot reports.
Passenger killed in fiery crash involving Metra train, semi in Clarendon Hills
A Metra passenger was killed and four other people were injured Wednesday morning when a BNSF Railway line train hit a semi-truck in west suburban Clarendon Hills, causing the truck to burst into flames. CBS 2's Shardaa Gray reports.
Limited service restored on Metra BNSF Line after Clarendon Hills crash
The Clarendon Hills stop will be closed altogether on Thursday due to a National Transportation Safety Board investigation. CBS 2's Suzanne Le Mignot reports.
Metra passengers killed in crash with semi in Clarendon Hills
Service on the BNSF Railway was suspended deep into the afternoon. CBS 2's Shardaa Gray reports.
West Lakeview neighbors say reconstruction of Metra tracks will ruin their backyards
No one we talked to is debating that the bridges along the Metra Union Pacific North Line at Ravenswood Avenue need replacing. It is the way to do it that is up for debate.
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3 people shot in Lakeview East; CPD sergeant punched hours earlier
Police said the shooting took place around 1:30 a.m. at the intersection of Barry Avenue, Clark and Halsted streets.
1 man in serious condition, another man injured in River North shooting
A 29-year-old man is in serious condition at Northwestern Hospital.
Baby among 5 dead, 20 wounded in weekend shootings across Chicago
At least five people are dead, and 22 others are wounded after shootings across the Chicago as of Sunday.
Chicago First Alert Weather: Sunshine Monday
Monday's temperatures will be in the upper 70s.
Rep. Mary Miller draws criticism calling overturning of Roe v. Wade victory for 'White life'; says she misspoke
Miller's campaign spokesperson said she misspoke, saying Miller meant to say "a historic victory for right to life by the Supreme Court.
Car crashes into group at picnic, injuring 6
The group was enjoying a relaxing picnic on a gorgeous quiet summer night at Schiller Woods, but that changed in a flash.
Gary Police officer shoots suspect while responding to call of person with a gun
Police gave few details but said the suspect with the gun was "making the residence unsafe."
Thousands line streets as Chicago Pride Parade returns for first time since 2019
The turnout was expected to be bigger than ever.
Firefighters put out fire in commercial building on Chicago's Northwest Side
The building partially collapsed, but no injuries were reported.
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3 people shot in Lakeview East; CPD sergeant punched hours earlier
Police said the shooting took place around 1:30 a.m. at the intersection of Barry Avenue, Clark and Halsted streets.
1 man in serious condition, another man injured in River North shooting
A 29-year-old man is in serious condition at Northwestern Hospital.
Baby among 5 dead, 20 wounded in weekend shootings across Chicago
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Chicago First Alert Weather: Sunshine Monday
Monday's temperatures will be in the upper 70s.
Rep. Mary Miller draws criticism calling overturning of Roe v. Wade victory for 'White life'; says she misspoke
Miller's campaign spokesperson said she misspoke, saying Miller meant to say "a historic victory for right to life by the Supreme Court.
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Woman without one document for foreign citizenship application, broken forklift blamed
Cutting through bureaucratic red tape can be frustrating – but red tape is not the reason for one west suburban woman's frustration.
Bid to raise threshold for speed camera tickets stalls; Lightfoot allies delay final vote
Ald. Anthony Beale has been trying for more than a year to raise the threshold for speed camera tickets from 6 mph over the limit back to the original to 10 mph.
Aldermen defy Lightfoot, advance plan to raise threshold for speed camera tickets back to 10 mph
"We've been trying to right the wrong on this corrupt red light camera/speed light camera system," said Ald. Anthony Beale (9th).
Ald. Anthony Beale hopes for vote on proposal to repeal lower 6mph threshold for speed camera tickets
One Chicago alderman is hoping the fourth time is the charm when it comes to changing Chicago's speed camera tickets and fines.
Underground Aunties Networks seek to help women obtain legal abortions
CBS 2 Investigator Megan Hickey spoke with two organizers from Auntie Network USA as they were preparing for the justices' decision.
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Abortion rights advocates protest at Federal Plaza, march downtown following Roe v. Wade decision
The rally and march comes after the Supreme Court's decision to overturn Roe V. Wade decision Friday.
Former President Barack Obama drops by Presidential Center construction site
Former President and former Kenwood neighborhood resident Barack Obama and a surprise visit to Chicago on Friday.
With Roe v. Wade gone, Chicago's LGBTQ+ community worries their rights could be next
"Everything is on the table now, and it's all going to be affected," said Ryan McIntyre, "and I think that this is just the first strike – the first blow."
Supreme Court strikes down Roe v. Wade in seismic shift for abortion rights
The Supreme Court issued its highly anticipated decision in a case involving a Mississippi law banning abortions after 15 weeks of pregnancy.
Attempts to ban abortion are 'really suppress women,' advocate says after U.S. Supreme Court overturns Roe v. Wade
Some women who say their lives were changed forever because of their access to abortion were angry and disappointed at the U.S. Supreme Court ruling overturning Roe v. Wade on Friday.
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After losing rental income, Chicago man gets stuck with long wait from state assistance program
Rental income was part of a Chicago man's retirement plan, but that hit a snag when his renters lost their jobs during the pandemic.
Kroger, Walgreens recall pain medications over faulty child-proofing
There's nothing wrong with the medication, but the bottles don't meet standards for child resistance.
Woman loses $17,000 in gift card scam perpetrated by Microsoft security impostor
Woodfield Mall in Schaumburg was the site of a post-Christmas shopping spree that Cynthia DeSimone still regrets months later – and it wasn't her idea at all.
Getting Hosed: D.C. has an app to warn customers of high water usage; could Chicago use the same?
What if there were a way to get warnings about high water usage before the bill arrived in the mail?
Getting Hosed: Chicago landlord receives water bill for $10,000, with no warning
How does a City of Chicago water bill for $70 turn into a $10,000 tab from one bill to the next?
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Supreme Court overturns Roe v. Wade
The Supreme Court Friday overturned the landmark 1973 Roe v. Wade ruling, which guaranteed a woman's right to abortion. The ruling sends the issue back to the states. CBS News chief legal correspondent Jan Crawford reports.
Wisconsin doctors halt abortions after Roe v. Wade overturned
Wisconsin has an 1849 law that bans abortion, except to save the life of the mother, but whether that law is enforceable is expected to be challenged in court.
COVID-19 vaccines to be available for younger children soon, but many parents still hesitant
A Kaiser poll taken earlier this spring found fewer than one in five parents would get their children under 5 vaccinated right away.
CDC and FDA clear the way for COVID vaccines for kids under 5
Panels of outside vaccine advisers to the CDC and FDA both voted unanimously this week to back the shots from Moderna as well as Pfizer and BioNTech.
Chicago, Cook County suburbs return to medium COVID-19 risk level
"We have been trending in the right direction of late with lower case rates and very few hospitalizations and deaths from COVID-19, so we're happy to see this," Chicago Department of Public Health Commissioner Dr. Allison Arwady said.
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Billionaire Ken Griffin moving Chicago-based hedge fund Citadel to Miami
In a note to employees at Citadel, Griffin announced he already has moved his family to Miami, and will soon be bringing the company with him, though some Citadel employees will remain in Chicago.
Chicago company using fungi from Yellowstone to grow vegan protein products
The edible fungi was discovered as part of a NASA-funded research mission about life in extreme environments.
Black-owned and operated craft coffee shop works to expand, and to inspire entrepreneurs
The coffee shop wants to support Black, Latinx, and women entrepreneurs get their own start.
Kellogg to split into three companies, with snack division headquarters in Chicago
The snack company – which accounts for 80% of Kellogg's current sales – will have dual campuses in Battle Creek and Chicago, with its headquarters in Chicago.
Chicago-based Mondelez buys Clif Bar & Co. for $3 billion
The company will get the Clif, LUNA and Clif Kids brands of bars.
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Wolves beat Springfield Thunderbirds in Game 5 to win Calder Cup
The Chicago Wolves are now the first American Hockey League team in 22 years to achieve two shutouts in the finals.
White Sox score one run as they lose to Orioles; heated exchange Kopech's pitch hits Baltimore's Mateo
Austin Voth and four relievers combined on a one-hitter, Jorge Mateo had a heated exchange with White Sox starter Michael Kopech after getting nailed by a pitch and the Baltimore Orioles beat Chicago on Friday night.
Hendricks carries shutout into 8th, Cubs blank Cardinals
Kyle Hendricks carried a shutout into the eighth inning and Nico Hoerner homered to help the Chicago Cubs to a win over the St. Louis Cardinals on Friday night.
Wolves beat Springfield Thunderbirds in Game 4 and are now a win away from Calder Cup
The Wolves are now one win from the Calder Cup, after they topped the Springfield Thunderbirds in Game 4 of the finals.
Steph Curry's "Underrated Golf Tour" makes debut at Cog Hill
Curry has helped start a new tour to help some potential future greats, and provide opportunities, especially for those underserved and underrepresented in the game of golf.
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Rhapsody Theater celebrates grand opening in historic Rogers Park space
The official debut of the 200-seat space Tuesday evening featured magician Carisa Hendrix – better known by her stage name, Miss Lucy Darling.
Volunteer men's chorus The Jolly Boys celebrate 75 years performing
For the last three quarters of a century, the Jolly Boys have shared their song throughout Chicagoland.
Chicago's Jennifer Hudson is now part of exclusive EGOT club with Tony win for 'A Strange Loop'
Hudson produced the new musical "A Strange Loop" which won for Best Musical Sunday night.
Jury awards millions to Johnny Depp, less to Amber Heard in libel suits
The judge said state law caps punitive damages at $350,000, meaning Depp's award would total $10.35 million.
After successful inaugural event, organizers hope to make Sueños Music Festival into a Chicago tradition
The Sueños Music Festival transformed Grant Park into a colorful celebration of Latino culture this past Memorial Day Weekend.
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2 men shot in River North on State Street
A 29-year-old man is in serious condition at Northwestern Hospital.
Woman in critical condition among 3 people shot in Lakeview East
Police said the shooting took place around 1:30 a.m. at the intersection of Barry Avenue, Clark and Halsted streets.
Chicago First Alert Weather: Sunshine Monday
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Chicago First Alert Weather: Cooler temps to start the workweek
CBS 2 Meteorologist Robb Ellis has the 10 p.m. forecast for Sunday, June 17, 2022.
ACLU executive director concerned same sex marriage could eventually be at risk
She says the best things people can do are get out and make their feelings known and, of course, vote.
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