Without tax increase, Pennoyer School faces layoffs and elimination of sports
Leaders at Pennoyer School said they had to choose between cutting programs and bringing their facilities up to code. CBS 2's Noel Brennan reports.
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Mail thieves strike in Norridge and Harwood Heights, leaving at least 40 victims
New video released Tuesday shows a thief swiping letters from a blue mailbox in the northwest suburbs.
Thieves target mailboxes in Norridge and Harwood Heights
Police in both northwest suburbs say they are tracking a surge in mail theft and check fraud – with at least 40 victims in the last six months.
Man hit, killed by car in Norridge
A man is dead after being hit by a car on Lawrence Avenue in Norridge Wednesday evening.
Norridge Mother Gets Her Money Back After Contacting CBS 2 When Her Mortgage Check Was Stolen, Doctored, And Cashed
A suburban mother now has her money back, after she had more than $4,000 taken from her bank account when someone stole and altered a check she had written to her mortgage company.
Norridge Mom Says Thief Doctored And Successfully Cashed Her Mortgage Check
A suburban mom said a check she sent was full of red flags showing it had been stolen and doctored when it made it to the bank – someone had gone in manually and changed letters and numbers, and even whited out the pay-to line and written something else.
Police Investigating Multiple Break-Ins On Northwest Side, Suburbs
Police are investigating several break-ins that were reported on Northwest Side and Northwest suburbs overnight.
Bond Set For 4 Chicago Men Charged In Stealing Nearly $15,000 In Merchandise From Ulta Beauty Store In Oak Brook
Bond is set for four of the six individuals accused of stealing close to $15,000 worth of merchandise from an Ulta Beauty store in Oak Brook.
Norridge Police Help Mother Who Gave Birth Unexpectedly At Home
An expecting mother in Norridge needed assistance when her baby unexpectedly arrived, while she was still at home.
'Hey You F*****! Put That Back!': Norridge Homeowner Scares Off Would-Be Thieves
"There is a little bit of a trend still going on with this. We have seen an uptick in this crime and we want our residents to know, to make sure they lock their doors, before they leave their vehicles."
Some Residents Lose Power After Huge ComEd Substation Fire In Norridge
A huge fire broke out Sunday afternoon at a ComEd substation in northwest suburban Norridge.
Police Chase Through Northwest Side, Several Suburbs End In Crash; Suspect May Have Been Wanted In Homicide
A police chase through several neighborhoods on the Northwest Side ended in a crash Monday night.
Officer Marco DiFranco Laid To Rest; 198 Chicago Police Officers, Staff Now Reported Positive For COVID-19
The family of the first Chicago police officer to die from the coronavirus is saying goodbye to him Thursday morning.
10-Year-Old Cancer Patient Enjoys New Dino-Themed Room After Special Spaces Renovation
A 10-year-old cancer patient woke up in his new Jurassic themed room Wednesday morning after volunteers from Special Spaces Illinois and Feld Entertainment.
Special Spaces Illinois Redecorating 10-Year-Old Cancer Patient's Room
Volunteers from Special Spaces Illinois and Feld Entertainment are renovating a dinosaur room for a 10-year-old cancer patient.
Suspect In Norridge School Shooting Threat Found Hiding In Closet By Police
Police in Norridge apprehended a man who they said made a threat against a high school in the northwest suburb – and who was also wanted in a robbery in Niles.
'No One Come To School Tomorrow': Maine South High School Student Charged After Snapchat Threat
A student at Maine South High School in Park Ridge has been arrested after allegedly making a threat against the school, police said.
Go Bananas In Norridge Tightens Security After Violent Fight Video
It's been about six months since social media exploded with a video of a violent fight that broke out during a children's party at Norridge indoor amusement center, Go Bananas.
Rosemont Sergeant Arrested For Armed Robberies In Northern Suburbs
The incidents took place at an Exxon gas station in Norridge and a Shell gas station in Park Ridge.
Go Bananas Owner Makes Security Changes After Violent Viral Video
"It was discussions with the Village of Norridge and coming to a conclusion that we need to do better."
Go Bananas' Violent History Stretches Years
Records show police were called to Go Bananas, a kids' indoor amusement Park in Norridge, more than 30 times during a 12 month period in 2015 and 2016.
Norridge's Long-Running Band Program Eliminated Due To Budget Cuts
Cutting arts is becoming increasingly popular in schools due to a lack of money. But two moms are fighting back.
Dunning Bank Robber Suspected In December Norridge Heist
The man who robbed a TCF Bank branch Thursday evening in the Northwest Side Dunning neighborhood is suspected of robbing another bank last month in northwest suburban Norridge.
Homeless Man Had Worn The Soles Off His Shoes; Cops Buy Him New Boots
Two cops said they were called Dec. 29 to a bus shelter, where a homeless man was sitting with a bunch of blankets. WBBM's Michele Fiore reports.
Man With Knives Robs Northwest Side, Norridge Businesses
In each case, the man entered the business and showed a knife while demanding money from the register.
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Chicago store manager with concealed carry license shoots robber
The suspected robber is in critical condition.
Chicago Weather Alert: Tracking severe weather
Two rounds of dangerous storms have brought damaging winds, tornadoes, and hail to our area.
Nearly a dozen victims robbed at gunpoint across Chicago, police say
Police say multiple armed suspects approached victims on the sidewalk and demanded their property by threatening the use of force.
Belvidere officials give update after 1 killed, dozens injured in Apollo Theatre roof collapse
Inside the theater, the ceiling right in front of the proscenium collapsed – leaving the space open to the outside.
Chicago weekend shootings: 1 dead, 7 wounded
The ages of the victims range from 14 to 45.
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Belvidere officials give update after 1 killed, dozens injured in Apollo Theatre roof collapse
Inside the theater, the ceiling right in front of the proscenium collapsed – leaving the space open to the outside.
Chicago Weather Alert: Tracking severe weather
Two rounds of dangerous storms have brought damaging winds, tornadoes, and hail to our area.
Chicago shooting: Girl, 14, shot while inside home in West Pullman
Chicago police say the 14-year-old girl was inside her residence when she heard shots fired from outside and immediately felt pain.
Intense rain leaves streets underwater in Niles, Morton Grove
There was also hail so intense that drivers rushed to find refuge.
Intense storms send large tree crashing to ground in Park Forest
The tree came down at Lakewood Boulevard and Westwood Drive in the southern suburb.
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Man sues city over nearly $20,000 water bill at three-flat he was trying to sell
How did a vacant property that passed a thorough inspection process in order for the sale to close rack up another $1,100 in water usage?
DCFS placed troubled teen girl with 24-year-old pimp as foster parent
The teenage girl already had a history of being trafficked for sex – and DCFS placed her in a home with someone now accused of forcing her into prostitution.
Convicted con man Rick Dugo agrees to plea deal, gets 8 years in prison
Last month, he was convicted in the first of four trials that involved four victims who were scammed out of nearly $1 million. Instead of facing three more trials, he took a plea deal.
Monitor group: CPD officers are taught their lives more important than community safety
Chicago Police training tactics are coming under fire – with a community monitoring group saying the tactics are fundamentally flawed and continue to foster a culture of misconduct.
Highland Park lets residents know about extra water use before bill comes
Residents said alerts about problems such as a broken sprinkler head, a running toilet, and even a massive pipe burst have saved them thousands.
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Chicago Decides: Interviewing candidates in City Council runoff elections
Leading up to the April 4 runoff elections in Chicago, we are speaking with the aldermanic candidates on the ballot.
Chicago Decides: Peter Chico and Ana Guajardo vie for 10th Ward seat
Chico, a police officer, and Guajardo, a labor organizer, are running to replace retiring incumbent Ald. Susan Sadlowski Garza.
Mayoral candidate Brandon Johnson owes over $3,000 in unpaid city bills
City records show Johnson owes $3,357.04 in unpaid charges after almost eight months of not paying the city.
Trump "upset" and "angry" but "not worried" about indictment, attorney says
A New York grand jury has voted to indict former President Donald Trump.
Johnson takes heat for unpaid water bills, Vallas faces questions about donations
Both candidates faced questions Thursday night that they would prefer not to answer this close to the election.
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Man sues city over nearly $20,000 water bill at three-flat he was trying to sell
How did a vacant property that passed a thorough inspection process in order for the sale to close rack up another $1,100 in water usage?
Kia software update to prevent thefts turns out to have glitch in some cars
CBS 2's Tara Molina brought concerns about the glitch straight to Kia.
Former Window Depot owner tries to explain why he let customers down
CBS 2's Charlie De Mar had the story Monday of a disabled veteran in Crystal Lake who says the company took $20,000 from him.
Kane County officials warn of scammer targeting people in Zoom court hearings
The public is reminded that the person is a scammer and does not work for Kane County or any judges.
Raoul, 21 other attorneys general urge Kia and Hyundai to do more to stop car thefts
Since a surge in thefts of the vulnerable Kia and Hyundai models, the South Korean automakers have rolled out more anti-theft software, but the attorneys general are pushing for them to do more.
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Kidney disease survivor shares story to raise awareness for National Kidney Month
"I was one of the 37 million people living with kidney disease, and I didn't know it," Monica Fox said.
Groups push for 'cultural competency training' for Illinois medical professionals
The Illinois State Medical Society said it considers such training an "onerous and time-consuming mandate."
Florida fire captain loses sight in one eye after using recalled eye drops
The CDC is investigating a nationwide outbreak of the antibiotic-resistant bacteria — Pseudomonas aeruginosa — which has infected 68 people in 16 states.
Chicago medical expert sounds alarm over drug-resistant Candida auris fungal infections
The number of infections has tripled over the last three years.
Death toll climbs in outbreak linked to recalled eye drops
The CDC says three people have died, eight have lost their vision and four had an eyeball removed.
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Safety on minds of Wrigleyville business owners ahead of Cubs home opener
Leading up to this week, business representatives met with Town Hall (19th) District police to talk about safety through the season.
Some vendors whose leases were expiring at Little Village Discount Mall get reprieve
Their leases were supposed to expire on Tuesday, but got extended thanks to a deal negotiated by the city.
50 vendors in Little Village Discount Mall poised to be kicked out
The local alderman is hoping to get them a new place to do business.
United Airlines and Archer Aviation planning air taxis between O'Hare and West Loop in 2025
Electric vertical takeoff and landing (eVTOL) aircraft would provide 10-minute rides between O'Hare and Vertiport Chicago on the Near West Side.
Edward Gardner, co-founder of Soft Sheen Products and titan in philanthropy, dies at 98
Gardner died Monday surrounded by family.
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White Sox fall shot to Astros in Game 2
Eloy Jimenez hit two RBI doubles for the White Sox, both off Astros starter Cristian Javier.
LaVine, DeRozan each score 23 points; Bulls rout Hornets
Nikola Vucevic added 21 points and eight rebounds for the Bulls.
Jonathan Toews expected to return to play for Blackhawks
The Blackhawks captain has missed 27 games over more than two months due to symptoms of long COVID and chronic immune response syndrome.
Blackhawks lose to Blues, suffer 7th straight defeat
Andreas Athanasiou, Tyler Johnson, and Boris Katchouk scored for the 'Hawks.
Vaughn's double lifts White Sox over Astros in opener
White Sox ace Dylan Cease allowed two hits and a run with 10 strikeouts over 6 1/3 innings in his first opening-day start.
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Gwyneth Paltrow not responsible for ski crash, jury finds in civil trial
Retired optometrist Terry Sanderson had sued the actress for more than $300,000 over a 2016 collision on a ski slope.
Actor Jonathan Majors arrested on domestic violence charges in New York City
Majors' criminal defense lawyer said he is "completely innocent and provably the victim of an altercation with a woman he knows."
Sundays on State to return for two dates in July and August
On July 16 and August 13, State Street will be closed to cars between Lake and Adams for a free block party.
New details revealed about 50th anniversary celebration "The Young and the Restless"
The cast of daytimes #1 drama looks back in brand new footage, Paramount+ celebrates the series' legacy, and a sneak peek at the upcoming anniversary storyline is revealed.
Lance Reddick, actor in "The Wire" and "John Wick" movies, dies at age 60
The actor's death was confirmed to CBS News by two of his representatives.
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Englewood's Crushers Club helping teens explore endless possibilities
This month, Crushers Club is celebrating 10 years of making a big difference in the lives of young people in Englewood.
Officials provide update in Apollo Theatre roof collapse in Belvidere
The collapse happened during a concert Friday evening as severe storms with 90 mph winds blew through.
Chicago's overnight winter parking ban ends today
The move opens up more than 100 miles of main streets throughout the city.
1 killed, over 2 dozen hurt after roof collapse at Belvidere venue
The roof and marquee collapse Friday evening amid severe weather during a concert at the Apollo Theatre in Belvidere, Illinois.
Attorney Generals calling for end to current blood donation policy for LGBTQ+ community
Twenty-two Attorneys General, including Illinois' Kwame Raoul, are calling for an end to the FDA's blood donation policy they say stigmatizes the LGBTQ+ community.
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