St. Louis dad loses legs in hit-and-run on Chicago's Mag Mile, but he's staying positive
Dr. Bryce Summary spoke for the first time to CBS 2's Marissa Perlman about the crash that changed his life forever.
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Water Taxi service reducing days of operation, making fewer stops this summer
Commuters won't be able to rely on Chicago's Water Taxi this summer.
Gov. Pritzker signs state bill cracking down on organized retail theft
Smash-and-grab heists have been a growing crime trend in recent years, and stores on the Magnificent Mile have seen the impact in a major way. CBS 2's Tara Molina reports.
Gov. Pritzker signs bill targeting organized retail crime
Thieves can smash their way into a store and run off with armfuls of stolen goods within a matter of seconds – and it can cost business owners thousands of dollars. CBS 2's Tara Molina reports.
Driver takes off from traffic stop on Mag Mile, hits pedestrian
At 8:45 p.m., police had pulled over a white Mercedes in the 600 block of North Michigan Avenue, near Ohio Street, when the driver took off.
Demand for gun-detecting K-9 units at retail stores skyrockets after Mag Mile Neiman Marcus arrest
The latest solution to Chicago's skyrocketing shoplifting problem has four legs and a tail.
Gun-sniffing dogs in high demand as crime deterrent
A gun-sniffing dog was credited with helping bust a suspect in a burglary at the Mag Mile Neiman Marcus store recently. CBS 2's Tara Molina reports.
Demand for gun-detecting K-9 units at retail stores skyrockets
The latest solution to Chicago's skyrocketing shoplifting problem has four legs and a tail. CBS 2's Tara Molina reports.
Bill on Gov. Pritzker's desk would crack down on organized retail crime in multiple ways, amid spike in such crime on Mag Mile and elsewhere
We've seen smash-and-grab retail thefts happen across the Chicago area – in the city and suburbs alike. Now, a new law waiting on Gov. JB Pritzker's signature will make it easier for police to catch these criminals.
Illinois legislation would crack down on retail theft, sale of stolen goods
We've been tracking the growing trend of smash-and-grab retail thefts in Chicago and their impact on how people shop.
One crew may be behind more than 200 smash-and-grab burglaries
Police have been targeting the prolific smash-and-grab crew in their work with the Organized Retail Theft Task Force.
One crew suspected in more than 200 smash-and-grab burglaries in Chicago
Two men have now been arrested in connection with the crimes, which include two strikes on the Burberry store on Michigan Avenue. CBS 2's Tara Molina reports.
52-year-old man shot near South Loop parking garage
A man was shot and wounded in a building near Roosevelt Road and Michigan Avenue in the South Loop Monday afternoon. CBS 2's Tim McNicholas reports.
Man shot, wounded in South Loop
The shooting happened in a building on Michigan Avenue near Roosevelt Road. CBS 2's Tim McNicholas reports.
Man shot in building on Michigan Avenue near Roosevelt Road
The suspected gunman was taken into custody and the gun was recovered, police said.
Two killed, two injured in West Pullman crash
Two people were killed and two others were hurt in a crash in West Pullman Thursday afternoon.
2 dead in crash in West Pullman
Two people were killed and two others were hurt in a crash in West Pullman Thursday afternoon.
Thieves Make Off With Jackets At Canada Goose Store On Magnificent Mile
A group of thieves walked into the Canada Goose store on the Magnificent Mile and made off with a haul of jackets Thursday afternoon.
James Massey Pleads Guilty To Inciting Rioting, Encouraging Downtown Looting In Social Media Posts In August 2020
A Chicago man pleaded guilty Tuesday to inciting a riot, after he posted multiple messages and videos on Facebook urging people to come downtown and loot back in August 2020.
Woman, 3 Children Injured When Car Hits Parked Fire Department Vehicle In Chatham
One adult and three children were rushed to the hospital Friday evening after a car hit a Fire Department vehicle in the Chatham community.
Tacarre Harper, Alleged Leader Of Smash-And-Grab Burglars That Targeted Stores On Mag Mile And Around City, Arrested And Charged
The two biggest heists -- totaling $150,000 -- came from two burglaries at the Michigan Avenue Burberry store on Jan. 4 and Jan. 6.
Four Men Rob Burberry Store On Michigan Avenue
Chicago police are reporting robbers have once again hit the Magnificent Mile.
Man Drives 2 Miles After Being Shot In Roseland, But Later Dies; CTA Bus Also Hit By Gunfire
A man is dead after being shot in a car in Roseland Thursday.
Suspect In Dan Ryan Expressway Shooting Crashes On Lower Michigan Avenue During Police Pursuit
An Illinois State Police chase ended in a crash overnight.
Police Issue Alert About Another Round Of Retail Thefts On And Near Magnificent Mile
Police on Friday warned of three retail thefts at high-end stores on or near the Magnificent Mile this week.
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Man charged after shooting CPD officer in "ambush" while responding to domestic incident in Little Italy
Police said the shooter opened fire on officers as soon as they got off an elevator in the building where they were responding to a domestic incident.
1 woman dead, 2 people wounded after shooting in Chinatown
Officers responded to shots fired where they found one of the victims shot and killed.
90-year-old man shot, critically wounded in Lawndale
A 90-year-old man is in critical condition after being shot in Lawndale Saturday morning.
Chicago July 4 Fireworks 2022: Where and when to watch shows around the area
Celebrate the Fourth of July with these fireworks shows around the Chicagoland area.
Domestic violence survivor's mom urges victims to leave abusers, after daughter's boyfriend shot CPD officer
"He threatened her a lot with a gun. He threatened her a lot. You know, it's sad, it's sad! I tell her not to be with him but, you know," she said.
Employee shot, critically wounded by robbers at jewelry store in Oak Lawn
A store employee came out from the rear of the store and confronted the robbers, who shot him twice, police said.
Chicago Police officer found dead in apparent suicide
No information on the officer was immediately available.
MISSING: Police search for 3 girls last seen in West Englewood Friday
The girls were last seen Friday in West Englewood.
Chicago police release surveillance of suspect who shot, killed man at 79th Street Red Line
The suspect can be seen walking through an alley and making his way to the station and fired shots.
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Man charged after shooting CPD officer in "ambush" while responding to domestic incident in Little Italy
Police said the shooter opened fire on officers as soon as they got off an elevator in the building where they were responding to a domestic incident.
1 woman dead, 2 people wounded after shooting in Chinatown
Officers responded to shots fired where they found one of the victims shot and killed.
90-year-old man shot, critically wounded in Lawndale
A 90-year-old man is in critical condition after being shot in Lawndale Saturday morning.
Chicago July 4 Fireworks 2022: Where and when to watch shows around the area
Celebrate the Fourth of July with these fireworks shows around the Chicagoland area.
Domestic violence survivor's mom urges victims to leave abusers, after daughter's boyfriend shot CPD officer
"He threatened her a lot with a gun. He threatened her a lot. You know, it's sad, it's sad! I tell her not to be with him but, you know," she said.
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Chicago's Arab American community launches campaign to end racial profiling
Following a story we broke Thursday night on CBS 2, Chicago's Arab American community is demanding police end the use of suspicious activity reporting after a groundbreaking study found the reports were being used as tool for racial profiling.
Unfounded suspicious activity reports target Arabs, Muslims in routine activities, report shows
The report confirms what many have suspected for decades: being suspicious has less to do with what a person is doing, and more to do with what they look like.
Five years after her brother's murder, one Chicago woman learns justice will never come
Chicago Police have low arrest rates, but higher rates for cleared or closed cases. We dig into what's behind those numbers.
Dixmoor Treasurer Anthony McCaskill arrested after fireworks complaint in Harvey
A fireworks show in south suburban Harvey didn't go as planned – it ended with the Dixmoor village treasurer getting thrown in jail.
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.
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Indiana transgender girl athlete raises voice against school sports ban
Transgender girls in Indiana are now banned from playing on girls' teams at schools in that state.
Chicago's Arab American community launches campaign to end racial profiling
Following a story we broke Thursday night on CBS 2, Chicago's Arab American community is demanding police end the use of suspicious activity reporting after a groundbreaking study found the reports were being used as tool for racial profiling.
Supreme Court limits EPA's authority to regulate greenhouse gas emissions
The ruling delivers a significant blow to the Biden administration's efforts to fight climate change.
Supreme Court says Biden can end "Remain in Mexico" rule for asylum-seekers
In a 5-4 opinion written by Chief Justice John Roberts, the high court rejected arguments by Republican-led states seeking to force officials to keep the policy.
Biden says he'd support eliminating filibuster to codify Roe
The president blasted the Supreme Court's decision as "outrageous" and "destabilizing."
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Flight delays and cancellations are expected to be a disaster this holiday weekend
Buckle up for a weekend of travel chaos – starting Thursday, mass delays and cancellations are expected just to get worse heading into the holiday weekend.
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?
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New Indiana law aims to address state's nursing shortage
The Indiana Hospital Association said the state will still need about 5,000 more nurses by 2031.
Planned Parenthood of Illinois prepares for huge spike in demand for abortion services
Every state that borders Illinois has or could soon have restrictions on abortion in the wake of the striking down of Roe v. Wade.
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.
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Employees go on strike at Starbucks on Ridge Avenue in Edgewater
The employees said Starbucks has cut their hours and has forced the staff to do more with fewer people.
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.
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White Sox takes win over Giants 1-0 heading into Game 2 of series
Leury Garcia scores single RBI giving the White Sox the win over the Giants 1-0 in the series.
Morel homers in 3rd straight game, Cubs beat Red Sox
The Cubs took advantage of 10 walks by five pitchers and came back after falling behind 4-0.
Back home again, this time with Chicago Dogs, outfielder Charlie Tilson hoping to earn his way back to MLB
New Trier High School alum and former Chicago White Sox player Charlie Tilson saw his first shot in the major leagues derailed by injury.
Bulls reportedly sign All-Star Zach LaVine to max contract extension, at five years, $215 million
LaVine averaged 24.4 points and made his second straight All-Star team last year.
Wisdom's slam, 6 RBIs lift Cubs over Reds
Patrick Wisdom hit a grand slam and a solo homer en route to a career-high six RBIs, rookie Christopher Morel had a career-high five hits and the Chicago Cubs beat the Cincinnati Reds Thursday night.
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Chicago July 4 Fireworks 2022: Where and when to watch shows around the area
Celebrate the Fourth of July with these fireworks shows around the Chicagoland area.
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.
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Chicago First Alert Weather: Sunny, dry start to the holiday weekend
Kicking off the holiday weekend with sunshine.
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1 woman dead, 2 people injured in Chinatown shooting.
A woman is dead, and two other people are wounded following a shooting in the Chinatown neighborhood early Friday night.
Man charged with attempted murder after shooting CPD officer in Little Italy
A man is charged with attempted murder after shooting a Chicago police officer responding to a domestic incident Friday morning.
Chicago First Alert Weather: Patchy fog overnight
CBS 2 Chief Meteorologist Albert Ramon has your 10 p.m. First Alert Weather forecast for Friday, July 1, 2022.
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