Police release images of car they say hit boy, 16, in North Austin and kept going
Police on Monday released images of a car that hit and seriously injured a 16-year-old boy in the North Austin neighborhood.
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2 dead, 20 wounded in weekend shootings across Chicago; 3 victims above the age of 75
At least two people were killed and 20 others were wounded in weekend shootings across Chicago so far this weekend.
Elderly man grazed in shooting on city's West Side
An elderly man suffered a graze wound in the North Austin neighborhood Saturday afternoon, according to police.
Firefighter has minor injuries after responding to North Austin home
A Chicago firefighter was hospitalized Sunday night after responding to a house fire.
MISSING: Quinton Hunt, 23, of North Austin
Police are searching for a missing man with autism from the North Austin neighborhood last seen earlier this month.
Michael Cooper Charged With Shooting, Killing Man In Street In North Austin; Police Say Tip Came From Someone Protesting Jason Van Dyke's Release
A man was arrested and charged with walking up behind another man and shooting him dead in the street in South Austin last month.
Man Shot During Attempted Carjacking In North Austin
A 22-year-old man was recovering late Sunday after he was shot during an attempted carjacking.
Man Killed, Woman Wounded In Shooting At North Austin Gathering
A man was fatally shot and a woman wounded in a shooting in North Austin early Sunday, police said.
Lightfoot Calls For Federal Investigation Of West Side Shootout After Foxx Accused Mayor Of Lying About Decision Not To File Charges
"Discussing the facts of this case in the press without the benefit of all of the evidence does a disservice to the communities who have been impacted by this violence," Cook County State's Attorney Kim Foxx said.
Cook County Prosecutors Have Declined Felony Charges In Schaumburg Stabbing, West Side Shootout, Initially Citing 'Mutual Combat' But Later Revising Reasoning
Two recent Cook County criminal cases – one involving a shootout, the other a deadly stabbing – ended with a similar result of no felony charges at all.
'We Can't Live In A World Where There's No Accountability,' Mayor Lightfoot Says After State's Attorney Declines To File Charges In Deadly West Side Gunfight
The Cook County State's Attorney's office decided not to file any charges this after five people were arrested following a shootout that left one person dead in the North Austin neighborhood.
One Killed, Two Wounded In Shootout In North Austin, Three In Custody
One person was killed and two others were wounded in a shootout Friday morning in the North Austin neighborhood, and three people were in custody, as SWAT teams remained on the scene hours later.
Woman Shot, Killed While Traveling In Car In North Austin
A woman was shot and killed early Sunday afternoon while traveling in a vehicle in the North Austin neighborhood.
3 People Shot In North Austin
Three people are in critical condition after they were shot in Chicago's North Austin neighborhood early Saturday morning.
'I Heard Gunshots': Driver Fires Back During Armored Car Robbery In North Austin
Investigators believe the security guard fired hitting one of the robbers. Both drove off, leaving a crime scene and a lasting impression.
Shots Fired During Attempted Robbery In North Austin
Shots were fired during an armed robbery involving an armored truck in the North Austin neighborhood Friday.
Shots Fired At Police In North Austin
Someone fired shots at police early Sunday in the North Austin neighborhood.
At Least 23 Shot, 2 Killed In Weekend Gun Violence In Chicago
At least 23 people had been shot this weekend in Chicago as of Sunday evening, and two of them had been killed.
Jason Bergollo, 35, Charged With Shooting Man Dead On West Side And Fleeing Several Miles, Causing 2 Crashes
A man was charged Sunday with shooting and killing another man on the city's West Side, and then crashing into a squad car and another vehicle as he drove several miles.
COPA Releases Video Of Officer Firing Shots, Pickup Truck Smoking Following Shooting Witnessed By CPD That Left Man Dead In North Austin
The Civilian Office of Police Accountability on Wednesday released video and other materials from a December incident in the North Austin neighborhood in which an officer fired shots.
2 Men Shot, 1 Killed In Vehicle In North Austin
Two men were shot, and one of them was killed, in a vehicle in the North Austin neighborhood late Thursday.
Man Shot Dead In North Austin; Bus Driver Injured When Stray Bullet Shatters Glass
A man was shot and killed, and a bus driver was injured when a stray bullet struck his bus and shattered glass, in the North Austin neighborhood Thursday afternoon.
9-Year-Old Boy Dead After Accidentally Shooting Himself In Head On West Side
A 9-year-old boy is dead after accidentally shooting himself in the head in the North Austin neighborhood Wednesday.
Woman Arrested After Leaving Baby, 2 Other Children Alone In Car In North Austin
Police said the woman left a 6-year-old boy, a 3-year-old girl, and a 3-month-old girl unattended in her car around 11:50 a.m. in a parking lot near North and Cicero avenues.
CTA Bus, Car Collide In Austin Neighborhood
A car collided with a CTA bus on the West Side on Friday night, critically injuring one person.
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Off-duty sheriff's deputy shoots man who fired shots in Millennium Park, fled onto party boat
The deputy was working a side job as a security officer at the time of the incident, according to a sheriff's office spokesperson.
2 killed, 7 injured in mass shooting downtown; suspect in custody
A suspect is in custody after two people were killed and seven others were injured during a mass shooting downtown Thursday night.
Mom of teen wounded in downtown mass shooting heard the gunfire; "he got shot nine times"
"My baby could've died in my hands. I just told him, 'Just stay up. Just talk to mommy.' Me and the officer said, 'Just keep saying your birthday.' He's been up ever since," Kimberly Saunders said.
Suspected gunman in downtown mass shooting was wanted on warrant for previous gun charges
Charges are pending against the 21-year-old suspect Friday night.
Mass shooting on Near North Side was part of a growing trend in Chicago
The troubling reality is mass shootings like this are skyrocketing in Chicago compared to the rest of the country.
Riding along with private security patrolling Bucktown; "There's safety in numbers"
Officials said the officers provide an extra set of eyes and ears for the neighborhood and can help police by reporting information in real time.
Chicago First Alert Weather: scattered showers and storms through overnight
A few storms could be strong tonight, producing gusty winds and small hail. Lows will be in the upper 50s and low 60s.
CPS data breach exposes records of tens of thousands of students and staff
As a precaution, CPS is offering parents a free year of credit monitoring for all of the three major credit agencies.
Illinois' Kofi Cockburn works out at NBA Draft Combine
He's one of the biggest players in the draft, at 7 feet and 293 pounds, but his lack of an outside game might leave him left out on draft night, and longing a bit for the old NBA game.
Cubs unveil Ferguson Jenkins statue at Wrigley Field
The Hall of Famer, considered the best pitcher in Cubs history, joins Ernie Banks, Billy Williams, and Ron Santo to be immortalized along Gallagher Way.
City Council Public Safety Committee backs Mayor Lightfoot's new citywide curfew for teens
The City Council Public Safety Committee voted 14-3 on Friday to approve the one hour rollback of the curfew hours on weekends, as well as to expand the city's curfew to include 17-year-olds.
'This is their second home': Englewood organization awarded huge grant towards youth violence prevention initiatives
An Englewood organization receives a big financial boost in its mission to keep children off the street.
Rojas hits 3 home runs, Diamondbacks outslug Cubs in HR derby 10-6
With a strong wind blowing out on a warm afternoon, the teams combined to clear the brick walls 11 times — the Diamondbacks connected for seven homers.
First vote on Chicago casino plan delayed, amid ongoing questions from aldermen
"We feel very confident that we have the votes to make sure that this gets over the hurdle," Mayor Lightfoot said.
Rare northern Michigan twister kills 1, injures more than 40
A rare northern Michigan tornado tore through a small community, killing at least one person.
The Night Ministry transforming lives of city's homeless by bringing services directly to them
"They did for me in two months what I couldn't do in eight years," said Teresa, one of The Night Ministry's street medicine clients.
Police search for 3 suspects in CTA Brown Line robbery in the Loop
Police are searching for three people who robbed a passenger on the Brown Line in the Loop.
University of Chicago men's, women's tennis teams rank No. 1 in their region for first time
For the first time in school history, both teams are ranked number one in their region in Division III.
McDonald's at State and Chicago shut down over hazardous electrical conditions
The McDonald's location at Chicago and State Street is still shut down.
Chicago First Alert Weather; Wind advisory for some areas through 7 p.m.
According to the National Weather Service, southwest winds of 20 to 30 mph are expected, with gusts of up to 45 mph.
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.
Bill to help baby formula shortage on President Biden's desk
A bill to ease the baby formula shortage is now on President Biden's desk after the Senate approved it Thursday night.
Naperville high school senior receives big grant for her work in the community
A bit of suspense at Metea Valley High School in Naperville Friday.
Protest planned for 13-year-old shot by police while fleeing suspected stolen vehicle
A protest is planned tonight at 6 P.M. outside of police headquarters in response to a Chicago police officer shooting a teenager Wednesday night.
Chicago First Alert Weather: Thunderstorms Friday afternoon and evening
Storm chances are on the way.
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Off-duty sheriff's deputy shoots man who fired shots in Millennium Park, fled onto party boat
The deputy was working a side job as a security officer at the time of the incident, according to a sheriff's office spokesperson.
2 killed, 7 injured in mass shooting downtown; suspect in custody
A suspect is in custody after two people were killed and seven others were injured during a mass shooting downtown Thursday night.
Mom of teen wounded in downtown mass shooting heard the gunfire; "he got shot nine times"
"My baby could've died in my hands. I just told him, 'Just stay up. Just talk to mommy.' Me and the officer said, 'Just keep saying your birthday.' He's been up ever since," Kimberly Saunders said.
Suspected gunman in downtown mass shooting was wanted on warrant for previous gun charges
Charges are pending against the 21-year-old suspect Friday night.
Mass shooting on Near North Side was part of a growing trend in Chicago
The troubling reality is mass shootings like this are skyrocketing in Chicago compared to the rest of the country.
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Mass shooting on Near North Side was part of a growing trend in Chicago
The troubling reality is mass shootings like this are skyrocketing in Chicago compared to the rest of the country.
Eleventh contempt of court order issued against DCFS Director Marc Smith
An 11-year-old abused girl, considered a risk to herself and others, has spent two months in what's considered a shelter and has been waiting months longer for a secure residential treatment center placement.
Park Ridge man says failures by Post Office cost him opportunity to run for state Senate as write-in
Michael Walters thought he did everything right.
CBS 2 Chicago wins four regional Edward R. Murrow Awards
CBS 2 Chicago won four regional Edward R. Murrow awards, the most of any station.
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.
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City Council Public Safety Committee backs Mayor Lightfoot's new citywide curfew for teens
The City Council Public Safety Committee voted 14-3 on Friday to approve the one hour rollback of the curfew hours on weekends, as well as to expand the city's curfew to include 17-year-olds.
First vote on Chicago casino plan delayed, amid ongoing questions from aldermen
"We feel very confident that we have the votes to make sure that this gets over the hurdle," Mayor Lightfoot said.
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.
Aldermen back more than $16M in settlements for two more lawsuits against Chicago police
One of the lawsuits involves one of four men wrongfully convicted for a 1992 double murder. That case has now cost Chicago taxpayers more than $43 million in verdicts and settlements.
Biden to invoke Defense Production Act to address baby formula shortage
Suppliers will be required to give resources to infant formula plants before sending to other customers.
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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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City Council committee to vote on Chicago casino plan, which has some neighbors thinking of selling condos and leaving
There is still a push from nearby residents to stop the billon-dollar Bally's project that is planned for the Chicago Tribune Freedom Center site in River West.
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.
Carvana tower in Skokie put on hold after Illinois suspends dealer's state license
The village of Skokie is telling Carvana it cannot build a proposed 14-story car vending tower, just three months after the project won approval from village trustees.
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.
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Illinois' Kofi Cockburn works out at NBA Draft Combine
He's one of the biggest players in the draft, at 7 feet and 293 pounds, but his lack of an outside game might leave him left out on draft night, and longing a bit for the old NBA game.
Cubs unveil Ferguson Jenkins statue at Wrigley Field
The Hall of Famer, considered the best pitcher in Cubs history, joins Ernie Banks, Billy Williams, and Ron Santo to be immortalized along Gallagher Way.
Rojas hits 3 home runs, Diamondbacks outslug Cubs in HR derby 10-6
With a strong wind blowing out on a warm afternoon, the teams combined to clear the brick walls 11 times — the Diamondbacks connected for seven homers.
University of Chicago men's, women's tennis teams rank No. 1 in their region for first time
For the first time in school history, both teams are ranked number one in their region in Division III.
Cubs lose to Diamondbacks, drop second straight
Zac Gallen pitched five effective innings, Daulton Varsho homered and the Arizona Diamondbacks beat the Cubs on Thursday night.
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CBS unveils 2022-2023 primetime lineup
CBS announced its 2022-2023 primetime programming lineup of CBS Originals, featuring four new dramas and more.
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.
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Chicago First Alert Weather: Storms and falling temperatures overnight
CBS 2 Chief Meteorologist Albert Ramon has the latest forecast.
Only On 2: Riding along with private security patrolling Bucktown
We first told you about Chicago residents hiring private security guards to fight crime in their neighborhoods late last year, but tonight you'll get rare access into what it's like to patrol the streets. Jackie Kostek takes you along for a ride you'll see only on CBS 2.
Mass shooting on Near North Side was part of a growing trend in Chicago
The mass shooting Thursday night on the Near North Side continues a troubling trend that's been years in the making in Chicago. CBS 2 Investigator Dave Savini digs deeper into the numbers to show you why this year might be even more dangerous.
New video shows chaotic scene of mass shooting on Near North Side
Video circulating on social media shows more the moments as more than two dozen bullets were blasted into a crowd of people on the Near North Side on Thursday night, killing two people and wounding seven others.
Gunman jumps on party boat trying to escape after opening fire in Millennium Park
An off-duty Cook County Sheriff's deputy shot a man who fired a gun at Millennium Park on Friday night, and then ran to the Chicago River, where he hopped on a party boat trying to escape.
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