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After Labor Day, lifeguards will post a red flag that will stay up through next May, signaling that swimming is not allowed.
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After Labor Day, lifeguards will post a red flag that will stay up through next May, signaling that swimming is not allowed.
They were hanging on the jet skis when life guards and CFD rescuers jumped in to assist at North Avenue Beach.
They were hanging on the jet skis when life guards and CFD rescuers jumped in to assist at North Avenue Beach.
The Chicago Air and Water Show is the largest free show of its kind in the United States.
The sky was loud, and the beach was busy. That can only mean one thing in Chicago. The Chicago Air and Water Show is in town, and CBS 2's Sabrina Franza was at North Avenue Beach as rehearsals took place.
The sky was loud, and the beach was busy. That can only mean one thing in Chicago. The Chicago Air and Water Show is in town, and CBS 2's Sabrina Franza was at North Avenue Beach as rehearsals took place.
The Air & Water show will take over the lakefront this weekend. CBS 2's Asal Rezaei reports with what guests can expect including meet and greets and the return of some fan favorites.
Bruce Dyker resigned from the force in May 2022, before the department announced any disciplinary action against him.
The preliminary investigation shows one person went out on the water just before 9 p.m., while in the water, the person started yelling for help.
First responders performed CPR and rushed the person to Northwestern Memorial Hospital.
The victim was rushed to Northwestern Memorial Hospital in critical condition. CBS 2's Jermont Terry reports.
The woman who had been in the water was taken to the hospital, where she is expected to recover.
The woman who had been in the water was taken to the hospital, where she is expected to recover.
A message on the website for Castaways says it is “temporarily closed this summer for renovations.”
Police said from Friday night to late Tuesday night, there were 42 shooting incidents – in which 53 were shot. Eleven of those 53 people died, and a 12th person was stabbed to death.
It appeared there had been a group of young men who got into a fight on the beach when someone pulled out a gun and fired a shot.
North Avenue Beach has been closed on Friday afternoon, after shots was fired just hours after the beach had opened to swimmers for the summer, sending visitors scrambling for cover.
North Avenue Beach has been closed on Friday afternoon, after shots was fired just hours after the beach had opened to swimmers for the summer, sending visitors scrambling for cover.
Less than three hours after Chicago's beaches officially opened to swimmers for the summer, shots were fired at North Avenue beach, sending visitors scrambling.
North Avenue Beach has been closed on Friday afternoon, after at least one shot was fired, sending visitors scrambling for cover.
It's Earth Day, and people across the city are doing their part to protect our planet.
It's Earth Day, and people across the city are doing their part to protect our planet.
Thousands of people are expected to take the plunge into the cold waters of Lake Michigan for a good cause.
Participants will head to North Avenue Beach to take park in the 23rd annual event - benefiting the Special Olympics - at 10 a.m.
The 23rd annual Chicago Polar Plunge - benefiting the Special Olympics - takes place this Sunday at North Avenue Beach.
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Not only did CBS 2 hear from more upset customers, but also from Illinois Secretary of State Alexi Giannoulias.
In court Tuesday, driver Leanne Cusack was found guilty of failure to reduce speed.
Connor Bedard scored in the shootout for the 'Hawks, but Tyler Johnson was stopped by Juuse Saros.
Jayden Dawson led the way for the Ramblers (5-4) with 26 points.
"We will not proceed with housing families on a site where serious environmental concerns are still present," Pritzker said.
No one was hurt, and the planes made it to their gates for passengers to deplane.
Pro-Israel and pro-Palestine rallies have been seen at universities across the Chicago area.
Not only did CBS 2 hear from more upset customers, but also from Illinois Secretary of State Alexi Giannoulias.
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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.
As CBS 2 Investigator Megan Hickey reported, the way the public found out about the deal CrimeTracer was surprising.
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.
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.
The National Transportation Safety Board said the Chicago Transit Authority was operating on out-of-date information with regard to stopping lengths.
Pro-Israel and pro-Palestine rallies have been seen at universities across the Chicago area.
President Biden made the comment during a campaign fundraiser in Boston on Tuesday.
Colleges and universities have been criticized for their handling of antisemitic incidents since the Oct. 7 terrorist attack by Hamas on Israel.
As CBS 2 Investigator Megan Hickey reported, the way the public found out about the deal CrimeTracer was surprising.
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.
Not only did CBS 2 hear from more upset customers, but also from Illinois Secretary of State Alexi Giannoulias.
Over the last several weeks, the Saint Charles senior living community has become a bit of a ghost town.
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.
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.
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.
Casual dining chain faces another wrongful death suit related to its Charged Lemonade after cardiac arrest of Florida man.
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.
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.
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.
Investigators have learned that people reported stomach cramps, vomiting, and diarrhea after eating at Big Wig Tacos & Burritos.
Who will be moving into closed Bed, Bath & Beyond stores nationwide and in the Chicago area? Court documents provide some clues.
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.
Three of the trolleys were running on Small Business Saturday, making eight stops in Ravenswood so people could visit their favorite shops.
Berlin announced that "the party" ended at 5 a.m. Sunday, Nov. 19.
"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.
Connor Bedard scored in the shootout for the 'Hawks, but Tyler Johnson was stopped by Juuse Saros.
Jayden Dawson led the way for the Ramblers (5-4) with 26 points.
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.
Pace and energy were the buzzwords at Bulls practice this week after ranking last in the league in pace, according to NBA Advanced Stats.
It's Klopas' second official go-round as head coach. He served as the Fire's head coach in 2011 and 2012.
Tickets for the tour go on sale on Dec. 1. For those who signed up, the presale for tickets went live on Wednesday.
The new venue features two theater spaces – a 137-seat proscenium and a 40-seat rehearsal studio.
The pair made up the pop rock duo Hall & Oates, and put out 18 studio albums together.
A long-time anchor to the Network's successful Friday night lineup, "Blue Bloods" is Friday's #1 primetime program and the #3 broadcast drama on television.
The Solider Field show is scheduled for June 27, 2024.
To determine the rankings in the list, WalletHub compared 182 cities across three dimensions – entertainment and recreation, nightlife and parties, and costs.
CBS 2 Chief Meteorologist Albert Ramon has your 10 p.m. First Alert Weather forecast for Tuesday, Dec. 5, 2023.
Not only did CBS 2 hear from more upset customers since we first reported on this issue, but also from the Illinois Secretary of State, Alexi Giannoulias. CBS 2's Lauren Victory explained how her reporting inspired action that'll affect everyone in the state.
Questions also remain as to how much it has already cost to construct the tents at 38th and California before Gov. JB Pritzker called off the plan. CBS 2's Marybel Gonzalez reports.
A makeshift room went up in flames in a Fire Department demonstration.
After taking the victims' property, the robber has made purchases and used the victims' bank apps to transfer money to other accounts.
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.
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.
Everyone in the stolen white Infiniti took off running, and remained on the run late Monday night.
Police said the robbers restrained a 23-year-old man while removing an unknown amount of money.