Union Crowd Rallies At Daley Plaza
A major Supreme Court case to heard next week could deal a big blow to public sector union membership.
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Students Honored After Finding Gun On Grounds
Six middle school students from Harvey are being recognized after finding a gun on school grounds.
Rescue Teams Saving Horses, Dogs Stranded In Flooded NW Indiana
Several horses and other animals have been rescued from flooded homes in Lake Station and Gary, Indiana, after the Deep River rose so high over the last few days that dozens of homes ended up completely surrounded by water.
Flooding Woes Continue For Lake Station, Indiana
A voluntary evacuation order has been issued in Lake Station, and at least 25 homes have followed officials' recommendation and gotten out.
Flood Threats Continue For Chicago Area Rivers After Storms End
Flood warnings and advisories remained in effect for many Chicago area rivers Wednesday morning, as water continued to rise in the wake of heavy rains and melting snow across the region.
Ford Heights Schools Closed Due To Flooding
Cottage Grove School, Medgar Evers School, and Tidye A. Phillips School were closed as a result of the flooding in Ford Heights.
A South Side Institution Is Refurbished
A nine million dollar project to refurbish a South Side institution is complete.
A Warning For Seniors On Medicare
A local insurance advisor is warning seniors on Medicaid and Medicare not to ignore letters from the state.
Bones The Cadaver Dog To Join Lake County Coroner's Office
Bones is being trained as a cadaver dog, but will also serve as a tracker and provide grief support to children and families.
Big Smile Dental Dentist Offers Free Services On Valentine's Day
Dozens of people were lined up Wednesday outside Big Smile Dental, on the 2800 block of North Milwaukee, before the office opened at 9 a.m. for free dental services.
CPD Deploys Dozens Of Vehicles With Automatic License Plate Readers
The Chicago Police Department is upping the ante to catch car thieves by spending a bundle for automated license plate readers.
Publisher Files Censorship Suit Against Illinois Dept. Of Corrections
A non-profit agency that publishes books and newsletters for prison inmates is suing the Illinois Department of Corrections over alleged censorship.
Volunteers Shovel For City Seniors As Part Of "My Block, My Hood, My City" Program
Volunteers from throughout the city joined a shoveling brigade on Friday, helping clear walks and driveways for seniors on the city's South Side.
Park Forest Cracking Down On Leaving Running Cars Unattended
The Park Forest Police Department is warning residents that leaving cars running and unattended is an ordinance violation and it will be enforced.
Proposed Gary Waste Site Draws Opposition
"To me it's creating more blight. Because people are going to move away."
Woman Rescued From East Chatham Fire; 2 Cops, 1 Civilian Hurt
Two police officers suffered minor injuries when they rushed into the building to help other people get out, and one other man was taken to the hospital for smoke inhalation.
CFD Honors 50th Anniversary Of Fatal Mickelberry Plant Explosion
On Feb. 7, 1968, more than 300 firefighters were called to the Mickelberry Food Products Company at 50th and Halsted.
Aldermen OK Outside Investigation Into Des Plaines Police Golf Outing
Aldermen have voted for an independent investigator to look into allegations of criminal misconduct during an off-duty golf outing.
State Fire Marshal: Have An Escape Plan
The State Fire Marshal is urging Illinois residents to test smoke alarms and prepare a family emergency escape plan.
Crown Point Firefighters Rescue Dog From Icy Pond
A call came in after 8:30 a.m. to Lake County 911 with a report that a dog had fallen through the ice and was trapped in the water.
National Weather Service Says Chicago-Area Below Snow Accumulation Average
The Chicago-area has seen quite a bit less snow than average, so far this winter, but the coming days could change that.
Republican Lawmaker Sponsors Laquan McDonald Act
"I am actually shocked and surprised that many of the Chicago representatives aren't jumping up on top of this bill."
Authorities: Man Shot Trying To Flee Crash In Harvey Police Vehicle
A Harvey Police Officer was injured while shooting a man who commandeered his car on Wednesday following a crash.
Field Museum Scientists Studying Meteorite Found After January Fireball
The golf ball-sized meteorite was recovered on a frozen pond in Michigan after a fireball lit up the sky on Jan. 16, when a meteor fell to Earth.
Milwaukee Looks To Chicago To Boot Ticket Scofflaws
Milwaukee is looking to take a page from Chicago when it comes to unpaid parking tickets.
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9-year-old turns North Side home into a haven for abandoned pets, raising money for shelters
Paige Bentley has raised thousands of dollars to help pets, and she's only 9 years old.
Body camera video shows deadly Chicago police shootout in South Shore
Police have said, shortly before noon on Nov. 6, officers conducted an investigatory stop on 32-year-old Tranza Campbell near 73rd and Dante, leading to a shootout.
Chicago First Alert Weather: Clear and sunny
CBS 2 Meteorologist Albert Ramon says skies will clear overnight, allowing for a mostly sunny Thursday.
Chicago shooting: man wounded during argument at Wrightwood gas station
The victim took himself to Advocate Christ Medical Center, where his condition was stabilized.
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Injured woman's missing son found dead after North Lawndale house fire
Two officers were on the porch when it collapsed.
Privacy concerns at Chicago parking garage prompt proposed law change
Not only did CBS 2 hear from more upset customers, but also from Illinois Secretary of State Alexi Giannoulias.
Gov. JB Pritzker scraps Chicago's plan for first migrant tent camp in Brighton Park
"We will not proceed with housing families on a site where serious environmental concerns are still present," Pritzker said.
Concern rises among Chicago universities, students about antisemitism, Islamophobia
Pro-Israel and pro-Palestine rallies have been seen at universities across the Chicago area.
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Foxx calls findings on how many Black women were victims of crime in 2022 "jarring"
Foxx is one of a handful of local, state, and national leaders responding a CBS 2 series of reports, Investigating Injustice: Black Women At Risk.
Chicago's enters new deal with crime database from same company as ShotSpotter
As CBS 2 Investigator Megan Hickey reported, the way the public found out about the deal CrimeTracer was surprising.
Chicago woman says towing company demanded over $10,000 to get her car back
Elaine Kelly said when she finally got it back, her car appeared more damaged - with the inside was ransacked and some of her personal property missing.
Man called to report SUV on train tracks in Michigan, but Amtrak train hit it anyway
Amtrak said they were never notified of the SUV on the tracks before the crash last week, was despite a warning call a full 41 minutes earlier.
Could 'design flaw' blamed for Yellow Line accident be a broader problem on the CTA?
The National Transportation Safety Board said the Chicago Transit Authority was operating on out-of-date information with regard to stopping lengths.
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Concern rises among Chicago universities, students about antisemitism, Islamophobia
Pro-Israel and pro-Palestine rallies have been seen at universities across the Chicago area.
Biden says he's "not sure" he'd be running if Trump weren't
President Biden made the comment during a campaign fundraiser in Boston on Tuesday.
College presidents face tough questions from Congress over antisemitism on campus
Colleges and universities have been criticized for their handling of antisemitic incidents since the Oct. 7 terrorist attack by Hamas on Israel.
Chicago's enters new deal with crime database from same company as ShotSpotter
As CBS 2 Investigator Megan Hickey reported, the way the public found out about the deal CrimeTracer was surprising.
Prosecutors detail plan for former Ald. Burke to be paid by developer
With thousands of undercover recordings at their disposal, federal prosecutors spent the week laying out how Burke wanted to be paid for helping the developers of the Old Post Office.
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Privacy concerns at Chicago parking garage prompt proposed law change
Not only did CBS 2 hear from more upset customers, but also from Illinois Secretary of State Alexi Giannoulias.
St. Charles residents flee senior community after 300% increase in costs
Over the last several weeks, the Saint Charles senior living community has become a bit of a ghost town.
Rivers Casino Des Plaines warns of data breach affecting customer, staffer information
Casino officials said on Thursday, Nov. 2, they determined hackers got into their system and stole personal information about Rivers Casino staffers, customers, and online sports book customers.
Illinois congressman steps in after feds fail to reimburse COVID-19 testing labs
We previously told you about small business owner Janine Morabito's struggle after getting stiffed by Uncle Sam. There are several others in the same boat.
Consumer watchdog lists '10 Worst Toys' for 2023, highlights child safety concerns
W.A.T.C.H. – World Against Toys Causing Harm – issued a list Wednesday of toys they said are hazardous and should not be in children's hands.
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Panera's caffeine-fueled lemonade cited in second death, suit says
Casual dining chain faces another wrongful death suit related to its Charged Lemonade after cardiac arrest of Florida man.
Slow COVID-19 booster rollout cost thousands of lives, new study says
Researchers estimated that through June 2022, if the U.S. moved at a faster pace to approve it and get people boosted, an estimated 29,000 lives could have been saved.
UChicago study finds fatty acid found in some red meat can help fight cancer
Before you grab your steak knife, the scientists emphasize that the point of the study is not to advise people to eat more red meat.
Northwestern student says he was hit by norovirus outbreak, and it sent him to ER
The City of Evanston has linked the outbreak to the Big Wig Tacos & Burritos at 950 Church St. in downtown Evanston, which had a $1 burrito night for Northwestern students this past weekend.
Norovirus outbreak linked to $1 burrito special for Northwestern University students
Investigators have learned that people reported stomach cramps, vomiting, and diarrhea after eating at Big Wig Tacos & Burritos.
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Who is moving into those vacant Bed, Bath & Beyond stores?
Who will be moving into closed Bed, Bath & Beyond stores nationwide and in the Chicago area? Court documents provide some clues.
South Shore yoga studio strives for inclusive, calm vibe
It's Small Business Saturday 2023, a big day to highlight the success of entrepreneurs who started small and are working hard to make it big.
Shoppers turn out in Ravenswood for Small Business Saturday
Three of the trolleys were running on Small Business Saturday, making eight stops in Ravenswood so people could visit their favorite shops.
Chicago's Berlin nightclub closes doors; union says club made "wrong decision"
Berlin announced that "the party" ended at 5 a.m. Sunday, Nov. 19.
Chicago's Big Shoulders Coffee tops list of best independent coffee shops
"With multiple locations in the Chicago area, Big Shoulders Coffee is a must-stop for no-nonsense artisan beans, roasted to perfection," USA Today wrote.
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Blackhawks fall to Predators in shootout for fourth consecutive loss
Connor Bedard scored in the shootout for the 'Hawks, but Tyler Johnson was stopped by Juuse Saros.
Loyola gets knocked off by Tulsa, falls to 5-4
Jayden Dawson led the way for the Ramblers (5-4) with 26 points.
Domask scores 33, Shannon 31 as Illinois beats No. 11 Florida Atlantic
Marcus Domask scored 33 points and Terrence Shannon Jr. had 31, both career highs, as No. 20 Illinois shot 63% and surged ahead in the second half for a 98-89 victory over No. 11 Florida Atlantic in the Jimmy V Classic.
Bulls look to pick up the pace on offense, continue winning streak
Pace and energy were the buzzwords at Bulls practice this week after ranking last in the league in pace, according to NBA Advanced Stats.
Fire name Frank Klopas head coach after serving on interim basis
It's Klopas' second official go-round as head coach. He served as the Fire's head coach in 2011 and 2012.
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Norman Lear, legendary TV producer, dies at age 101
Norman Lear created groundbreaking shows like "All in the Family," "Maude" and "The Jeffersons" that took on serious social issues with humor.
Taylor Swift is TIME's 2023 Person of the Year
"This is the proudest and happiest I've ever felt," Taylor Swift told TIME after being named the magazine's Person of the Year for 2023.
Rolling Stones announce second concert in Chicago in June 2024
Tickets for the tour go on sale on Dec. 1. For those who signed up, the presale for tickets went live on Wednesday.
American Blues Theater opens permanent home on Lincoln Avenue in Chicago
The new venue features two theater spaces – a 137-seat proscenium and a 40-seat rehearsal studio.
Daryl Hall gets restraining order against John Oates
The pair made up the pop rock duo Hall & Oates, and put out 18 studio albums together.
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T.V. icon Norman Lear dead at age 101
Norman Lear created groundbreaking shows like "All in the Family," "Maude" and "The Jeffersons" that took on serious social issues with humor.
9-year-old turns North Side home into a haven for abandoned pets, raising money for shelters
An animal lover turned her North Side home into a haven for abandoned pets. Paige Bentley has raised thousands of dollars to help them, and she's only 9 years old.
South Shore police shooting video released
The Civilian Office of Police Accountability has released body camera video footage of a deadly police shooting last month in the South Shore neighborhood.
Chicago First Alert Weather: Rain and snow return
CBS 2 Chief Meteorologist Albert Ramon has a check on the week's forecast.
City Council committee discussing efforts to replace lead water pipes
Chicago aldermen are dealing with the city's water woes. At a City Council committee hearing on Wednesday, the focus is on efforts to replace hundreds of thousands of toxic lead pipes.
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Police warn of gunpoint robbery pattern on Chicago's Near North Side
After taking the victims' property, the robber has made purchases and used the victims' bank apps to transfer money to other accounts.
Foxx calls findings on how many Black women were victims of crime in 2022 "jarring"
Foxx is one of a handful of local, state, and national leaders responding a CBS 2 series of reports, Investigating Injustice: Black Women At Risk.
3-year-old boy dead after being shot in Northwest Indiana
Initial reports indicated that the child got a hold of the gun and suffered a self-inflicted wound, but police have not confirmed that information.
Stolen car being pursued by police causes crashes, panic on Dan Ryan Expressway
Everyone in the stolen white Infiniti took off running, and remained on the run late Monday night.
Robbers hold up Gold Coast Walgreens at gunpoint
Police said the robbers restrained a 23-year-old man while removing an unknown amount of money.
