Man shot, critically wounded while inside vehicle in North Austin neighborhood
Man, 42, shot and critically wounded inside a car in North Austin.
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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.
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.
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Man accused of shooting Chicago Police officer 3 times in 'ambush' held on $2 million bond
He yelled "there go police right there," jumped in front of them, and fired multiple times, prosecutors said.
Mother begs for justice after no answers in shooting that killed her 5-month-old daughter
"That's my child. I felt every kick."
West Nile Virus found in Chicago area for first time this year
Mosquitos infected with the West Nile Virus have been found in the Chicago area.
Chicago July 4 Fireworks 2022: Where and when to watch shows around the area
Celebrate the Fourth of July with these fireworks shows around the Chicagoland area.
Security cameras capture killer in homicide in West Pullman
Chicago Police are asking for help catching a killer.
Chosen Few picnic returns to Jackson Park
The annual house music festival features top deejays from Chicago and around the world.
Crowds pack Navy Pier for holiday fireworks display
Navy Pier's fireworks show's explosive grand finale wowed the crowds for the first time since the COVID-19 pandemic began and lit up Chicago's lakefront to kick off the holiday weekend.
Chicago First Alert Weather: Quiet and summerlike weekend, but storms possible late on July 4th
Those storms linger in the forecast for most of the next week.
Operation Dry Water to target boating under the influence in Indiana during holiday weekend
Alcohol is the leading contributing factor in recreational boating deaths.
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Man accused of shooting Chicago Police officer 3 times in 'ambush' held on $2 million bond
He yelled "there go police right there," jumped in front of them, and fired multiple times, prosecutors said.
Mother begs for justice after no answers in shooting that killed her 5-month-old daughter
"That's my child. I felt every kick."
West Nile Virus found in Chicago area for first time this year
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Chicago July 4 Fireworks 2022: Where and when to watch shows around the area
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Security cameras capture killer in homicide in West Pullman
Chicago Police are asking for help catching a killer.
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Chicago's Arab American community launches campaign to end racial profiling
Following a story we broke Thursday night on CBS 2, Chicago's Arab American community is demanding police end the use of suspicious activity reporting after a groundbreaking study found the reports were being used as tool for racial profiling.
Unfounded suspicious activity reports target Arabs, Muslims in routine activities, report shows
The report confirms what many have suspected for decades: being suspicious has less to do with what a person is doing, and more to do with what they look like.
Five years after her brother's murder, one Chicago woman learns justice will never come
Chicago Police have low arrest rates, but higher rates for cleared or closed cases. We dig into what's behind those numbers.
Dixmoor Treasurer Anthony McCaskill arrested after fireworks complaint in Harvey
A fireworks show in south suburban Harvey didn't go as planned – it ended with the Dixmoor village treasurer getting thrown in jail.
Woman without one document for foreign citizenship application, broken forklift blamed
Cutting through bureaucratic red tape can be frustrating – but red tape is not the reason for one west suburban woman's frustration.
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Indiana transgender girl athlete raises voice against school sports ban
Transgender girls in Indiana are now banned from playing on girls' teams at schools in that state.
Chicago's Arab American community launches campaign to end racial profiling
Following a story we broke Thursday night on CBS 2, Chicago's Arab American community is demanding police end the use of suspicious activity reporting after a groundbreaking study found the reports were being used as tool for racial profiling.
Supreme Court limits EPA's authority to regulate greenhouse gas emissions
The ruling delivers a significant blow to the Biden administration's efforts to fight climate change.
Supreme Court says Biden can end "Remain in Mexico" rule for asylum-seekers
In a 5-4 opinion written by Chief Justice John Roberts, the high court rejected arguments by Republican-led states seeking to force officials to keep the policy.
Biden says he'd support eliminating filibuster to codify Roe
The president blasted the Supreme Court's decision as "outrageous" and "destabilizing."
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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.
Kroger, Walgreens recall pain medications over faulty child-proofing
There's nothing wrong with the medication, but the bottles don't meet standards for child resistance.
Woman loses $17,000 in gift card scam perpetrated by Microsoft security impostor
Woodfield Mall in Schaumburg was the site of a post-Christmas shopping spree that Cynthia DeSimone still regrets months later – and it wasn't her idea at all.
Getting Hosed: D.C. has an app to warn customers of high water usage; could Chicago use the same?
What if there were a way to get warnings about high water usage before the bill arrived in the mail?
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New Indiana law aims to address state's nursing shortage
The Indiana Hospital Association said the state will still need about 5,000 more nurses by 2031.
Planned Parenthood of Illinois prepares for huge spike in demand for abortion services
Every state that borders Illinois has or could soon have restrictions on abortion in the wake of the striking down of Roe v. Wade.
Supreme Court overturns Roe v. Wade
The Supreme Court Friday overturned the landmark 1973 Roe v. Wade ruling, which guaranteed a woman's right to abortion. The ruling sends the issue back to the states. CBS News chief legal correspondent Jan Crawford reports.
Wisconsin doctors halt abortions after Roe v. Wade overturned
Wisconsin has an 1849 law that bans abortion, except to save the life of the mother, but whether that law is enforceable is expected to be challenged in court.
COVID-19 vaccines to be available for younger children soon, but many parents still hesitant
A Kaiser poll taken earlier this spring found fewer than one in five parents would get their children under 5 vaccinated right away.
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Employees go on strike at Starbucks on Ridge Avenue in Edgewater
The employees said Starbucks has cut their hours and has forced the staff to do more with fewer people.
Billionaire Ken Griffin moving Chicago-based hedge fund Citadel to Miami
In a note to employees at Citadel, Griffin announced he already has moved his family to Miami, and will soon be bringing the company with him, though some Citadel employees will remain in Chicago.
Chicago company using fungi from Yellowstone to grow vegan protein products
The edible fungi was discovered as part of a NASA-funded research mission about life in extreme environments.
Black-owned and operated craft coffee shop works to expand, and to inspire entrepreneurs
The coffee shop wants to support Black, Latinx, and women entrepreneurs get their own start.
Kellogg to split into three companies, with snack division headquarters in Chicago
The snack company – which accounts for 80% of Kellogg's current sales – will have dual campuses in Battle Creek and Chicago, with its headquarters in Chicago.
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White Sox takes win over Giants 1-0 heading into Game 2 of series
Leury Garcia scores single RBI giving the White Sox the win over the Giants 1-0 in the series.
Morel homers in 3rd straight game, Cubs beat Red Sox
The Cubs took advantage of 10 walks by five pitchers and came back after falling behind 4-0.
Back home again, this time with Chicago Dogs, outfielder Charlie Tilson hoping to earn his way back to MLB
New Trier High School alum and former Chicago White Sox player Charlie Tilson saw his first shot in the major leagues derailed by injury.
Bulls reportedly sign All-Star Zach LaVine to max contract extension, at five years, $215 million
LaVine averaged 24.4 points and made his second straight All-Star team last year.
Wisdom's slam, 6 RBIs lift Cubs over Reds
Patrick Wisdom hit a grand slam and a solo homer en route to a career-high six RBIs, rookie Christopher Morel had a career-high five hits and the Chicago Cubs beat the Cincinnati Reds Thursday night.
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Chicago July 4 Fireworks 2022: Where and when to watch shows around the area
Celebrate the Fourth of July with these fireworks shows around the Chicagoland area.
Rhapsody Theater celebrates grand opening in historic Rogers Park space
The official debut of the 200-seat space Tuesday evening featured magician Carisa Hendrix – better known by her stage name, Miss Lucy Darling.
Volunteer men's chorus The Jolly Boys celebrate 75 years performing
For the last three quarters of a century, the Jolly Boys have shared their song throughout Chicagoland.
Chicago's Jennifer Hudson is now part of exclusive EGOT club with Tony win for 'A Strange Loop'
Hudson produced the new musical "A Strange Loop" which won for Best Musical Sunday night.
Jury awards millions to Johnny Depp, less to Amber Heard in libel suits
The judge said state law caps punitive damages at $350,000, meaning Depp's award would total $10.35 million.
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Chicago First Alert Weather: Quiet and summerlike weekend, but storms possible late on July 4th
CBS 2 Meteorologist Robb Ellis has the 10 p.m. forecast for Saturday, July 2, 2022.
West Nile Virus found in Chicago area for first time this year
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Fireworks explode inside Irving Park mailbox
Investigators are trying to figure out who blew up a mailbox with fireworks on Chicago's Northwest Side. It happened at Elston Avenue in Irving Park. Police says omeone lit fireworks and dropped them inside Saturday evening. No one was hurt by the explosion.
Security cameras capture killer in homicide in West Pullman
Chicago Police are asking for help catching a killer.
Suburban Hoffman Estates celebrates July 4th with pride
Residents say the parade was greatly missed during the pandemic.
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