Mount Prospect teens charged with shooting someone with water beads from car
Police in Mount Prospect recently arrested and charged two teens with firing water beats at a car from an airsoft gun as what may have been part of a TikTok challenge.
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Mail Stolen From Blue Boxes In Four Suburbs Within Days In Early November
The blue boxes outside the Park Ridge post office are still out of service, nearly a month after someone pried them open in the night and stole everything inside, including the $500 check Wilbur Mills mailed to his insurance company.
Fast-Moving Storms Take Down Tree Limbs, Power Lines In Northwest Suburbs
Scattered storms hit the area again on Sunday, and took a strong turn in the northwest suburbs.
Emergency Warning Sirens Sound By Mistake In Several Northwest Suburbs
A malfunction was to blame for the sound of emergency warning sirens on Thursday in several northwest suburbs.
More Storm Damage Reported In Downers Grove, Mount Prospect
The violent storms overnight hit several other suburbs hard, outside the area of the Naperville tornado.
Person In Wheelchair Struck By Car In Hit-And-Run In Mount Prospect
A person crossing busy Elmhurst Road in a wheelchair was struck and by a car and seriously injured in a hit-and-run Wednesday in Mount Prospect.
Crash On Rand Road Leaves 3 People Dead In Mount Prospect
Three people were killed Sunday morning in a rollover crash on Rand Road in northwest suburban Mount Prospect.
Kept Afloat By Loyal Customers During Pandemic, Mount Prospect's Qulinarnia Modern Polish Cuisine Gives Back To Those In Need
A family-owned Mount Prospect restaurant considers itself lucky to pay its own bills and go on providing meals, so as CBS 2's Marie Saavedra reported Wednesday night, that restaurant is giving back.
Officer Blocking Traffic For One Mount Prospect Crash Is Injured In Another
Two crashes happened in succession in Mount Prospect Sunday morning, and one of them left a police officer injured.
Mount Prospect Restaurant Owner Says She Feels Bullied For Abiding By Indoor Dining Ban
Indoor dining is still happening despite Illinois Gov. JB Pritzker's recent ban, and that is putting all restaurants in a tough spot.
Wedding Ring Found In Halloween Candy; 'We Don't Know How Long It Had Been Sitting In Candy Given To This Kid'
"We knew that people in the community were making bags ahead of time, weeks ahead of time. They had candy chutes, so we don't know exactly how long it had been sitting in that candy that was given to this kid."
Al's Shoe Service In Mount Prospect Expands Cross Sales To Keychains, Bracelets To Keep Business Alive
CBS 2 first reported on the business back in April when the pandemic left no shoes to fix.
Al's Shoe Service In Mount Prospect Now Selling Crosses To Keep Business Alive
It's one of the few specialty shops still in existence, but in this pandemic Al's Shoe Service was in jeopardy of closing.
Coronavirus In Illinois: Mount Prospect Couple Spreads Love, Not Germs In Livestream Wedding Ceremony
"We had about 100 people online watching it live, all over the world; Germany, Belgium, really everywhere," Joe said. "Full disclosure, they weren't all invited to the wedding."
Good Samaritans Race To Rescue Man After Mount Prospect Crash
Good Samaritans raced to the rescue Sunday night after a fiery crash in Mount Prospect.
IDOT Mourns Landscaping Contractor Killed By Vehicle In Mount Prospect
The Illinois Department of Transportation on Monday mourned the loss of a landscaping contractor who was struck and killed by a vehicle in Mount Prospect over the weekend.
Driver Hits Workers, Electronic Sign In Mount Prospect; 1 Worker Dead, 1 Injured
One worker is dead and another was injured after a vehicle struck them in Mount Prospect on Sunday, police said.
UPDATE: Police Say Attempted Child Luring Was Just A Concerned Parent
Police initially warned parents of a suspicious incident occurring Wednesday morning in north suburban Mount Prospect.
1 Person Injured In Mount Prospect Fire
Crews are battling a fire that broke out in Mount Prospect on Tuesday.
Some Ragu Pasta Sauces Recalled Due To Possible Plastic Fragments
Check your cabinets if you plan on cooking some pasta for dinner tonight. Some Ragu pasta sauces are being recalled, because the jars might contain plastic fragments.
Lyft Driver Charged After Sexually Assaulting Passenger in Northwest Suburbs
A Lyft driver was arrested and charged after sexually assaulting a passenger, according to police.
Man Climbs Into Mount Prospect Bedroom In Middle Of The Night
Mount Prospect Police want the public's help identifying a man wanted in connection with a residential burglary.
Attempted Child Abduction Reported in Northwest Suburbs
Police in northwest suburban Mount Prospect are warning the community about an attempted child abduction that occurred last week.
Body Found At Car Fire Scene
Police in northwest suburban Mount Prospect are treating an early-morning car fire as a possible murder.
Police Release Surveillance Video Of Mount Prospect Burglars
Surveillance video from the victims' neighbors shows the suspects unsuccessfully trying to get into other homes.
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Two friends share horrifying experience of being carjacked in Homewood gas station
Afterward, the suspects took police on a high-speed chase through Northwest Indiana before one of them jumped off a bridge just to get away.
Tyshon Brownlee, 19, charged in shooting and robbery of Dakotah Earley in Lincoln Park
Tyshon Brownlee is charged with one count of attempted murder and five counts of armed robbery, according to Cook County prosecutors.
Disney Magnet School student grazed by bullet after gun goes off in classmate's backpack; mom charged
One child was taken to the hospital with a graze wound to the abdomen, police said.
Demand rises for donated breast milk amid baby formula shortage
With parents struggling to navigate the baby formula shortage, breast milk donation banks are seeing a sharp increase in demand — but also a jump in donations.
Chicago First Alert Weather: Light rain tonight, isolated storms possible tomorrow morning
Overcast tonight with areas of light rain and sprinkles.
Pennsylvania, North Carolina, Kentucky, Idaho and Oregon primary results
CBS News projects Chuck Edwards will win the GOP nomination in North Carolina's 11th Congressional District, defeating incumbent Rep. Madison Cawthorn.
Orlando Magic win NBA Draft Lottery at McCormick Place
The Magic will now have the No. 1 overall pick in the 2022 NBA Draft, which is set for June 23.
Madison Cawthorn, Trump-backed incumbent congressman, loses primary
CBS News projects Chuck Edwards will win the Republican primary in the 11th Congressional District.
Cubs shut out Pirates for second straight night
Keegan Thompson combined with three relievers on a five-hitter, and the Chicago Cubs shut out he Pittsburgh Pirates for the second straight game, a win Tuesday night that extended their winning streak to a season-best four.
Car stolen with 3-year-old inside in Oak Park, found 15 minutes later
The child was safely returned to their parent, police said. No one is custody and the investigation is ongoing.
White Sox and Royals split doubleheader
Brady Singer outdueled Davis Martin as the Kansas City Royals beat the Chicago White Sox in the second game of a doubleheader on Tuesday.
South Austin shooting leaves teen in critical condition
The teen was standing on the sidewalk in the 5200 block of West Ferdinand Street when someone fired shots and struck him, police said.
Former Bears running back Tarik Cohen suffers injury during training session
Cohen was livestreaming a training session on his Instagram account when he appeared to injure himself backpedaling.
'Support in all ways': Chicago Bears work to assist QB Fields with whatever he needs
"If there's any questions he has on the side, that's what they're there for."
Black real estate developers 'Buy Back the Block' for the future of West Woodlawn
"We know that people in the area, they want to live in the area. They just want good housing stock and they want a safe place for their children."
Some state lawmakers renew calls for DCFS Director Marc Smith to step down
The department in charge of caring for the state's most vulnerable kids is failing them on everything from regular medical visits to home checks to the way the department is staffed, an audit said.
Crime and chaos downtown and beyond are keeping tourists away from Chicago
Such events as the chaos downtown that led to a deadly shooting right in the middle of Millennium Park have led people to cancel trips, meetings, and events in Chicago because they don't feel safe.
Dylan Cease strikes out 9, White Sox beat Royals 3-0 in first game of doubleheader
Cease (4-1) wrangled out of trouble throughout, allowing runners in every inning. He gave up seven hits in 5 2/3 innings, with nine strikeouts — several in clutch situations.
Deaths of man, woman at Allerton hotel were murder-suicide, officials confirm
The shooting deaths of a man and woman in the Warwick Allerton Hotel on the Magnificent Mile were indeed a murder-suicide, officials confirmed Tuesday.
Man gets 37 months in prison for threatening violence at President Biden's inauguration
In one threatening voicemail to a member of Congress, Capriotti was heard saying, "We will surround the motherf***ing White House and we will kill any motherf***ing Democrat that steps on the motherf***ing lawn."
Chicago early voting supersite for June primary election opens downtown on May 26th
There will also be extended weekday hours for the supersite (9:00 a.m. to 7:00 pm) from June 20 to June 24, the week before Election Day.
Aldermen to weigh more than $16 million in settlements in CPD misconduct lawsuits
The biggest payout is a proposed $14.25 million settlement in a wrongful conviction case that already has cost Chicago taxpayers more than $13 million.
Work underway for new athletic field at Chicago's Farragut Career Academy High School
A larger project updating the building and adding new classrooms at Farragut is scheduled to be completed in 2023.
Red Cross looking for volunteers to install smoke detectors
This week alone, the Red Cross has helped 132 victims in Chicago and the suburbs after house fires.
Arson investigation underway after explosion damages parked cars in Humboldt Park
Four cars were damaged.
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Two friends share horrifying experience of being carjacked in Homewood gas station
Afterward, the suspects took police on a high-speed chase through Northwest Indiana before one of them jumped off a bridge just to get away.
Tyshon Brownlee, 19, charged in shooting and robbery of Dakotah Earley in Lincoln Park
Tyshon Brownlee is charged with one count of attempted murder and five counts of armed robbery, according to Cook County prosecutors.
Disney Magnet School student grazed by bullet after gun goes off in classmate's backpack; mom charged
One child was taken to the hospital with a graze wound to the abdomen, police said.
Demand rises for donated breast milk amid baby formula shortage
With parents struggling to navigate the baby formula shortage, breast milk donation banks are seeing a sharp increase in demand — but also a jump in donations.
Chicago First Alert Weather: Light rain tonight, isolated storms possible tomorrow morning
Overcast tonight with areas of light rain and sprinkles.
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Red Cross looking for volunteers to install smoke detectors
This week alone, the Red Cross has helped 132 victims in Chicago and the suburbs after house fires.
KN95 masks that failed federal testing for health care workers were given to CPS schools in Omicron surge
A teacher brought concerns about the masks received in schools in January to the attention of CBS 2 News.
ACLU, aldermen have doubts about Mayor Lightfoot's curfew and Millennium Park restrictions
Leaders are scrambling to find a way to curb the downtown chaos caused by large groups of kids – which resulted in a 16-year-old boy being shot and killed in Millennium Park this past Saturday.
Judge to take another look at innocence claims for James Bannister in murder he says he didn't commit
A man who has spent three decades behind bars for a murder he says he didn't commit is now getting one more shot to prove he didn't do it.
Attorney argues before Illinois Supreme Court for release of 50 years of Chicago Police misconduct records
The fight over the release of five decades of Chicago Police misconduct records made it all the way to the Illinois Supreme Court on Wednesday.
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Pennsylvania, North Carolina, Kentucky, Idaho and Oregon primary results
CBS News projects Chuck Edwards will win the GOP nomination in North Carolina's 11th Congressional District, defeating incumbent Rep. Madison Cawthorn.
Madison Cawthorn, Trump-backed incumbent congressman, loses primary
CBS News projects Chuck Edwards will win the Republican primary in the 11th Congressional District.
Some state lawmakers renew calls for DCFS Director Marc Smith to step down
The department in charge of caring for the state's most vulnerable kids is failing them on everything from regular medical visits to home checks to the way the department is staffed, an audit said.
Aldermen to weigh more than $16 million in settlements in CPD misconduct lawsuits
The biggest payout is a proposed $14.25 million settlement in a wrongful conviction case that already has cost Chicago taxpayers more than $13 million.
ACLU, aldermen have doubts about Mayor Lightfoot's curfew and Millennium Park restrictions
Leaders are scrambling to find a way to curb the downtown chaos caused by large groups of kids – which resulted in a 16-year-old boy being shot and killed in Millennium Park this past Saturday.
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Demand rises for donated breast milk amid baby formula shortage
With parents struggling to navigate the baby formula shortage, breast milk donation banks are seeing a sharp increase in demand — but also a jump in donations.
Baby formula shortage still leaves families desperate, especially those restricted by federal WIC program rules
Walk into the baby formula aisle at just about any drug or grocery store around the country, and you will still see rows of empty shelves.
Abbott to resume production of baby formula at Sturgis, Michigan plant after recall
Abbott Nutrition said after its plant in Sturgis, Michigan gets back in operation, product could be back on shelves in six to eight weeks, subject to approval by the Food and Drug Administration.
Chicago gas prices hit new record, at more than $5 per gallon
According to AAA, the average price of a gallon of regular unleaded gasoline is $5.12 as of Tuesday morning.
Parents desperate, searching for options amid persistent nationwide baby formula shortage
Parents are struggling to keep up with the nationwide shortage of baby formula – with several retailers now limiting how much you can buy. So what do you do if you can't find any?
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FDA clears COVID-19 booster shot for healthy kids ages 5 to 11
There is one more hurdle: The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention must decide whether to formally recommend the booster for this age group.
Abbott baby formula plant could reopen in two weeks
Sturgis plant will reopen soon as nationwide out-of-stock levels of baby formula rise above 40%.
COVID-19 reaches 'high' community risk level in Evanston
The Evanston Department of Health and Human Service reported 397 new COVID-19 cases over the last seven days – up from 305 the prior week.
Advocate Aurora Health merging with Charlotte-based Atrium Health
Advocate Aurora Health will be merging with Atrium Health.
CPS launches 'Please Stay' campaign to promote mental health and prevent teen suicides
Chicago Public Schools has become the first school district in the nation to launch a new anti-suicide campaign created by Lady Gaga's Born This Way foundation.
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Crime and chaos downtown and beyond are keeping tourists away from Chicago
Such events as the chaos downtown that led to a deadly shooting right in the middle of Millennium Park have led people to cancel trips, meetings, and events in Chicago because they don't feel safe.
FTX cryptocurrency exchange opens new headquarters in Chicago
Mayor Lori Lightfoot helped cut the ribbon Tuesday morning to open the official U.S. headquarters of FTX, a Bahamas-based cryptocurrency exchange.
Bally's unveils further plans for Chicago casino; some aldermen say it's being pushed through too fast
The city did not conduct a new safety study to determine how crime would be impacted by a casino - in hopes of getting the casino up and generating revenue quickly.
Boeing to move corporate headquarters from Chicago to Arlington, Virginia
A news release said the company will maintain a "significant presence" at its Chicago office at 100 N. Riverside Plaza in the West Loop Gate.
Mayor Lori Lightfoot places bet on Bally's plan for River West casino, but more hurdles remain
The mayor's pick still requires approval by the City Council, and needs the Illinois Gaming Board to approve a casino license for Bally's.
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Orlando Magic win NBA Draft Lottery at McCormick Place
The Magic will now have the No. 1 overall pick in the 2022 NBA Draft, which is set for June 23.
Cubs shut out Pirates for second straight night
Keegan Thompson combined with three relievers on a five-hitter, and the Chicago Cubs shut out he Pittsburgh Pirates for the second straight game, a win Tuesday night that extended their winning streak to a season-best four.
White Sox and Royals split doubleheader
Brady Singer outdueled Davis Martin as the Kansas City Royals beat the Chicago White Sox in the second game of a doubleheader on Tuesday.
Former Bears running back Tarik Cohen suffers injury during training session
Cohen was livestreaming a training session on his Instagram account when he appeared to injure himself backpedaling.
'Support in all ways': Chicago Bears work to assist QB Fields with whatever he needs
"If there's any questions he has on the side, that's what they're there for."
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Dave Chappelle attacked by armed man while onstage in L.A.
The controversial comic laughed off the incident after being tackled, and video appeared to show the person who charged him being beaten onstage.
Naomi Judd, Grammy-winning singer, has died at 76
"We lost our beautiful mother to the disease of mental illness," the Judd sisters said on social media.
'Jersey Boys' is returning to a Chicago stage next week
The new national tour of "Jersey Boys" opens next week at the Cadillac Palace Theatre, celebrating the music of the Frankie Valli and the Four Seasons.
Lollapalooza announces daily lineup; single-day tickets now on sale
The lineup includes Thursday headliners Metallica and Lil Baby, Friday headliners Dua Lipa and Machine Gun Kelly, Saturday headliners J. Cole and Kygo, and Sunday headliners Green Day and Doja Cat.
'Golden Girls' fan convention under way at Navy Pier
The Golden Con for fans of the classic sitcom – starring Bea Arthur, Estelle Getty, Rue McClanahan, and Betty White – runs through Sunday.
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Alderman: more arrests likely in robbery spree, shooting of Dakotah Earley
Tyshon Brownlee has been charged in a string of robberies around Lincoln Park and Lakeview. CBS 2's Marissa Perlman reports.
Chicago First Alert Weather: Rain coming Wednesday
CBS 2 Chief Meteorologist Albert Ramon has your 10 p.m. First Alert Weather forecast for Tuesday, May 17, 2022.
Demand rises for donated breast milk amid baby formula shortage
With parents struggling to navigate the formula shortage, breast milk donation banks are seeing a sharp increase in demand—but also a jump in donations. CBS 2's Charlie De Mar reports.
Mom charged after gun goes off in student's backpack at Disney Magnet School
A student at the school in the Buena Park neighborhood was hospitalized after he was grazed by a bullet when the gun went off in another student's backpack, police said.
Thief steals car with child inside in Oak Park
Oak Park police found the car abandoned with the 3-year-old side a short time later.
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