Abortion rights poised to go before Michigan voters as 750K sign petition
An amendment to the state constitution protecting abortion rights could be on the ballot in Michigan this November.
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Michigan officer charged with murder in death of Patrick Lyoya
Video of the encounter, in which an officer shot Lyoya in the head after a struggle during a traffic stop, sparked national outrage and calls for the officer to be charged.
Death toll in rare northern Michigan tornado rises to 2
Crews were searching a mobile home park Saturday that was virtually destroyed by the twister.
Following police shooting that killed Patrick Lyoya, anger mounts in Grand Rapids, Michigan
The shooting death of an unarmed Black man in Grand Rapids, Michigan has led to protests and growing calls for accountability.
Following police shooting that killed Patrick Lyoya, anger mounts in Grand Rapids, Michigan
Meanwhile, prior to taking the police chief position in Grand Rapids, Chief Eric Winstrom was a longtime Chicago Police officer who had risen in rank to the post of commander. CBS 2's Charlie De Mar reports.
Partial verdicts for men accused of plot to kidnap Michigan governor
Adam Fox, Barry Croft Jr., Daniel Harris and Brandon Caserta were charged with conspiracy, and three faced weapons charges.
Michigan Basketball Coach Juwan Howard Suspended For Rest Of Regular Season For Wisconsin Melee
Michigan basketball coach Juwan Howard has been suspended for five regular-season games over the next two weeks and fined $40,000 for and hitting Wisconsin assistant Joe Krabbenhoft in the head.
Cockburn, Frazier Lead No. 25 Illinois Over Michigan
Kofi Cockburn scored 21 points and hauled in 10 rebounds to help No. 25 Illinois beat Michigan on Friday night.
School District Faces Two $100M Suits After Oxford Shootings
The lawsuits were filed in federal court in Detroit by Jeffrey and Brandi Franz on behalf of their daughters, Riley, a 17-year-old senior who was shot in the neck Nov. 30, and her sister Bella, a 14-year-old ninth grader who was next to her at the time, attorney Geoffrey Fieger said.
Parents Of Michigan School Shooting Suspect Plead Not Guilty To Involuntary Manslaughter Charges After Arrest
James and Jennifer Crumbley, the parents of the accused Oxford High School shooter who were charged with involuntary manslaughter, were captured early Saturday morning in Michigan following a police manhunt that ended in an art studio, Detroit police told CBS News.
Police Search For Parents Of Michigan High School Shooting Suspect After They Are Charged With Involuntary Manslaughter
"If they think they are going to get away, they are not," Oakland County Sheriff Michael Bouchard said.
Accused Teen Gunman's Parents Charged In Oxford High School Shooting
A prosecutor filed involuntary manslaughter charges Friday against the parents of a 15-year-old accused of killing four students and wounding seven other people at a Michigan high school.
Teen Faces Murder And Terrorism Charges In Michigan School Shooting
The 15-year-old suspect accused of opening fire at a Michigan high school, killing four people and wounding seven more, has been charged with four counts of first-degree murder, authorities said Wednesday.
3 Killed, 8 Wounded In Shooting At Michigan High School; Suspect Taken Into Custody
A 15-year-old student opened fire inside a Michigan high school Tuesday, killing three people and wounding eight others, authorities said.
Three Killed, Six Injured In School Shooting In Oxford, Michigan
Officials Say New Funding Will Advance Replacement Of Water Lines In Benton Harbor, Where Elevated Lead Levels Have Drawn Comparisons To Flint
A plan to solve water woes plaguing Benton Harbor, Michigan got a shot in the arm on Saturday.
Rocky Lombardi Throws For 46 Yards And Interception, But Northern Illinois Gets Clobbered By Michigan
A year ago, Michigan fans couldn't be at the Big House as Rocky Lombardi led Michigan State to a 27-24 upset of the Wolverines. There were 106,263 of them there on Saturday, and they enjoyed every minute of Lombardi's return.
Race to Mackinac Starts This Weekend
They'll sail 333 miles to Mackinac Island Michigan. It usually takes between 40 and 60 hours.
Working For Chicago: Summer Work Opportunities Abound On Mackinac Island
Whether you're a college student on the hunt for a summer job or just looking for temporary work, CBS 2's Lauren Victory reported Monday morning on how you can snag employment on a beautiful island.
Northwestern Women Fall To No. 12 Michigan
No. 12 Michigan beat Northwestern on Saturday to snap a two-game losing streak.
No. 4 Illini Dismantle No. 2 Michigan
Andre Curbelo scored 11 of his 17 points in the first half, and No. 4 Illinois dismantled No. 2 Michigan with a smothering defensive performance, routing the Wolverines on Tuesday night.
Northwestern-Michigan Game To Honor B10's 1st Black Player
Jewett played football at both schools in the 1890s. Jewett was a standout high school athlete in Ann Arbor, Michigan, and went on to play for the Wolverines in the 1890 and 1892 seasons.
No. 19 Northwestern Routed By No. 16 Michigan
Hunter Dickinson scored 15 of his 19 points in the second half and No. 16 Michigan remained unbeaten with a rout of No. 19 Northwestern on Sunday night.
Michigan Reports 12,763 New COVID-19 Cases, 55 Deaths Over Past 2 Days
Michigan state health officials on Monday reported 12,763 new COVID-19 cases over the past two days, and 55 deaths.
Trump Administration Calls For Recount In Wisconsin, Moves To Sue In Michigan After States Are Called For Biden; Could The Move Work?
Democrats and critics from Wisconsin and Michigan said the Trump administration's maneuvers in those states have a slim chance of working.
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Southwest Side neighbors on edge after car enthusiast takeover turns violent
Residents of the Marquette Park area also fear another takeover could get out of hand again.
Exonerated man elated after his and other convictions linked to disgraced CPD detective are tossed
With more victims still behind bars, some are calling for retired Detective Reynaldo Guevara to face the same jail time they themselves have.
Official in charge of overseeing Chicago Police reforms fired a day after critical email to Supt. David Brown
For almost two years, Robert Boik has been in charge of making sure the Chicago Police Department complied with a 2019 consent decree.
Chicago First Alert Weather: Sunny days ahead
According to CBS 2 Chief Meteorologist Albert Ramon, high pressure over the area will make for a sunny and dry Wednesday.
Cubs score four in 7th, but blow lead and lose to Nats
The Washington Nationals regrouped after blowing a three-run lead, beating the Cubs Tuesday night.
Tim Michels wins Wisconsin GOP governor primary, will face Gov. Tony Evers
Tim Michels, a wealthy businessman endorsed by former President Donald Trump, won the Republican primary for Wisconsin governor on Tuesday and will face Democratic Gov. Tony Evers.
Foster kids enjoy an afternoon of Lake Michigan boating thanks to special partnership
The students and their chaperones took part in new maritime experiences, while also learning important lessons about teamwork.
Democrat Barnes set to challenge GOP Wisconsin Sen. Johnson
Wisconsin Lt. Gov. Mandela Barnes won the Democratic Senate primary on Tuesday and will face two-term Republican Sen. Ron Johnson in what is expected to be one of the country's most competitive races as the parties battle for control of the U.S. Senate.
Minus All-Star Tim Anderson, White Sox split twinbill with KC
Lenyn Sosa hit his first major league home run and Yoan Moncada also connected as the Chicago White Sox, minus injured All-Star shortstop Tim Anderson, beat the Kansas City Royals Tuesday night to split a doubleheader.
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Southwest Side neighbors on edge after car enthusiast takeover turns violent
Residents of the Marquette Park area also fear another takeover could get out of hand again.
Exonerated man elated after his and other convictions linked to disgraced CPD detective are tossed
With more victims still behind bars, some are calling for retired Detective Reynaldo Guevara to face the same jail time they themselves have.
Official in charge of overseeing Chicago Police reforms fired a day after critical email to Supt. David Brown
For almost two years, Robert Boik has been in charge of making sure the Chicago Police Department complied with a 2019 consent decree.
Chicago First Alert Weather: Sunny days ahead
According to CBS 2 Chief Meteorologist Albert Ramon, high pressure over the area will make for a sunny and dry Wednesday.
Cubs score four in 7th, but blow lead and lose to Nats
The Washington Nationals regrouped after blowing a three-run lead, beating the Cubs Tuesday night.
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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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Tim Michels wins Wisconsin GOP governor primary, will face Gov. Tony Evers
Tim Michels, a wealthy businessman endorsed by former President Donald Trump, won the Republican primary for Wisconsin governor on Tuesday and will face Democratic Gov. Tony Evers.
Democrat Barnes set to challenge GOP Wisconsin Sen. Johnson
Wisconsin Lt. Gov. Mandela Barnes won the Democratic Senate primary on Tuesday and will face two-term Republican Sen. Ron Johnson in what is expected to be one of the country's most competitive races as the parties battle for control of the U.S. Senate.
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
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.
Trump says Mar-a-Lago was "raided" by FBI
Two sources confirmed to CBS News that the search warrant was connected to White House records.
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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.
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.
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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.
Northalsted Market Days organizers focus on safety amid monkeypox outbreak
Market Days will be held this Saturday and Sunday along Halsted Street from Addison Street south to Belmont Avenue.
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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.
Meet Kyriakos 'Carl' Damianides, proudly at the helm of the Sky-Ride Tap downtown for 50 years
Imagine working at a place 50 years and hoping for 50 more – all because of the people.
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Cubs score four in 7th, but blow lead and lose to Nats
The Washington Nationals regrouped after blowing a three-run lead, beating the Cubs Tuesday night.
Minus All-Star Tim Anderson, White Sox split twinbill with KC
Lenyn Sosa hit his first major league home run and Yoan Moncada also connected as the Chicago White Sox, minus injured All-Star shortstop Tim Anderson, beat the Kansas City Royals Tuesday night to split a doubleheader.
Sky still in gear for No. 1 seed in WNBA playoffs after loss to Seattle Storm
Breanna Stewart had 25 points and nine rebounds, Gabby Williams added 21 points and seven assists, and the Seattle Storm set a WNBA record with 37 assists in a victory over the Chicago Sky on Tuesday night.
Bears LB Roquan Smith requests trade, says "new front office regime doesn't value me"
"I've been trying to get something done that's fair since April, but their focus has been on trying to take advantage of me," Smith said of the Bears' front office.
White Sox shortstop Tim Anderson out 4-6 weeks with torn ligament in his hand
Surgery is a possibility after Anderson suffered a torn ligament in his hand, reports Russell Dorsey of Bally Sports and Stadium.
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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."
Mary Alice, Emmy and Tony winning actress, dead at 85
She won a Tony Award for her starring role in "Fences" on Broadway, and an Emmy Award for her supporting role in the TV series "I'll Fly Away."
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Foster kids enjoy an afternoon of Lake Michigan boating thanks to special partnership
The students and their chaperones took part in new maritime experiences, while also learning important lessons about teamwork.
Chicago First Alert Weather: Sunny and dry Wednesday
CBS 2 Chief Meteorologist Albert Ramon has your 10 p.m. First Alert Weather forecast for Tuesday, Aug. 9, 2022.
Video shows Southwest Side car enthusiast takeover getting violent
Residents fear another takeover could get out of hand again. CBS 2's Marybel González reports.
Official in charge of overseeing Chicago Police reforms fired
For almost two years, Robert Boik has been in charge of making sure the Chicago Police Department complied with a 2019 consent decree. CBS 2 Political Investigator Dana Kozlov reports on his sudden dismissal.
Family of Emmett Till reacts after grand jury declines to indict accuser
A grand jury considered evidence and testimony regarding Carolyn Bryant Donham's involvement in the kidnapping and death of Till.
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