
State of emergency issued as Tropical Storm Ophelia makes landfall in North Carolina
Local leaders are expecting heavy wind and rain to potentially knock out power, and damage homes and buildings.
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Local leaders are expecting heavy wind and rain to potentially knock out power, and damage homes and buildings.
Tropical Storm Ophelia was downgraded to a post-tropical low but continued to pose a threat of coastal flooding and flash floods.
A team was reeling in what they thought was a winning catch in North Carolina on Sunday. But they ended up losing, after it turned out the blue marlin had previously been bitten by a shark and had a chunk of itself missing.
"Apparently cows do not want suspected criminals loitering in their pasture," police said.
He is serving a sentence of more than 30 years.
CBS Charlotte affiliate WBTV identified the two people killed as Jason Myers, a meteorologist at the station, and Chip Tayag, the helicopter's pilot.
An off-duty officer was among those killed. Two others, including a police K-9 officer, were wounded.
CBS News projects Chuck Edwards will win the Republican primary in the 11th Congressional District.
This month, a Plainfield mother is marking two years since her daughter died out of state. In that time, Debbie Heater has questioned the detective work – or lack thereof, in her opinion – from the local sheriff's department.
The last woman who went missing after a tragic tubing accident in North Carolina has been found.
"We have to fight and we have to stay strong. Not only for us, but for the rest of our family."
Fun in the water turned tragic for a family with ties to Northwest Indiana.
Tyrell Cohen – the twin brother of Chicago Bears running back Tarik Cohen – was found dead inside a power substation in North Carolina this weekend.
Debbie Heater has subpoenaed documents, and called local law enforcement in North Carolina, but still can't get clear answers about how her daughter's death is being investigated.
Jennifer Owen moved to North Carolina and thought Chicago was part of her past, until parking tickets – a whole bunch of them – started showing up.
They were visiting colleges when their car went off the road and hit a tree Tuesday night.
Bears defensive lineman Mario Edwards Jr. is facing a misdemeanor charge of assault against a woman in North Carolina.
Rangers who responded to the call say they also saw a bear "actively scavenging on the remains" and euthanized the animal.
"It's important that you pay special attention to the things that we already know work, wearing the mask extra hand washing and sanitizing maintaining the social distancing."
A North Carolina pug named Winston is believed to be the first dog to get COVID-19 from his owners.
Emergency officials say a rock climber has died in an 80-foot fall on Shortoff Mountain in North Carolina, where he was apparently "free climbing" without protective gear.
Police say a drunk passenger urinated on another passenger's luggage during a flight from Chicago to Charlotte, North Carolina.
The zoological park intern killed by an escaped lion in North Carolina "loved animals" and wanted to make a career of working with them, her family says.
The picture book's title and contents were inspired by Trump's disjointed response last September to Hurricane Florence, which struck North Carolina and South Carolina, where Colbert grew up.
Chicago Bulls legend Michael Jordan chose to give thanks this holiday by giving back to his hometown in North Carolina, meeting with victims of Hurricane Florence, and surprising kids at the Boys and Girls Club where he once played as a child.
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The venue at 901 W. Kinzie will not only be pouring classic Guinness stout, but also a variety of brews created by Megan Schwarz and Nate Morton.
Police said the suspect ran away after being confronted by officers.
So far, no one has been arrested.
Michael Gambon, the British-Irish actor who portrayed Dumbledore in the latter 6 of the 8 "Harry Potter" movies, has died after a bout of pneumonia.
Prosecutors closed their case against the sergeant and officer, and a verdict is expected Thursday at 1 p.m.
Late Wednesday night, we were there as adults and small children stepped off one of the buses, and greeted with blankets.
officials said the person who died was inside the Covington LX RV that was completely torched.
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The venue at 901 W. Kinzie will not only be pouring classic Guinness stout, but also a variety of brews created by Megan Schwarz and Nate Morton.
A total of 39 people were killed trespassing on railroad tracks in Illinois last year alone.
Nathaniel Huey Jr.'s criminal past should have been a red flag – including a court order banning him from possessing firearms.
After a pharmacy director admitted selling "empty" COVID vaccine vials to CBS 2, the hospital changed policy to protect the public.
Guillen was indicted last year on four counts of deprivation of civil rights and one count of obstruction of justice
They turned to CBS 2 Investigators for help after they then got stuck with a big bill.
Late Wednesday night, we were there as adults and small children stepped off one of the buses, and greeted with blankets.
Last time the state Auditor General updated us, there were 30 major failures by DCFS. This time, it's 33.
"The documents here clearly contain fraudulent valuations that defendants used in business," Judge Engoron wrote in his ruling, ordering Trump's New York business certificates canceled.
President Biden said the UAW "saved the auto industry back in 2008," and should reap the benefits of profits now.
The move comes as the city works to find housing for more than 14,000 asylum seekers who have been brought to Chicago since last August.
Hyundai warned drivers to park their cars outside until they can get the necessary repairs.
MV Realty is based out of Florida, but operates in Indiana and several other states – including Illinois.
They accused James Nesbitt of taking off with deposits without completing jobs and complained he didn't respond to customers.
The Chicago City Council Finance Committee held a hearing Tuesday with the heads of the Water Management and Finance departments.
She was yet another victim who didn't get their money back until CBS 2 got involved.
Scientists at the Field Museum showed Josh Burton ways he can still have a career without digging in the dirt.
"From a clinical perspective, this could be a game-changing approach to cancer therapy," said Dr. Jonathan Rivnay.
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Millions of babies are born prematurely every year. That translates to about one in 10 newborns who need extra support in the NICU.
"We're not going to wait around forever for a fair contract," UAW President Shawn Fain said. "The companies know how to make this right."
Hundreds of autoworkers gathered Thursday outside the UAW Local 551 headquarters, 13550 S. Torrence Ave., to protest.
"I want to see a moratorium on these type of businesses opening up in our city," said Ald. Matt O'Shea (19th). "This happens in communities all across the city of Chicago."
Grocers Kroger and Albertsons are selling more than 400 stores and other assets to C&S Wholesale Grocers in an approximately $1.9 billion deal as part of their efforts to complete their merger.
The company said it has been "negatively impacted by a protracted post-pandemic economic recovery for our sector and the rising cost of inflation,"
The Cubs blew a six-run lead in Tuesday's series opener.
Daniel Kamen is trying to get to the bottom of the origins of the painting. He showed it to Sotheby's, and they think it could be valuable.
The Bears returned to practice determined and focused. That's the message as they try to keep together during the longest losing streak in franchise history.
The White Sox (60-98) are trying to avoid what would be their first 100-loss season since 2018 and second since 1970.
Lillard had hoped for a trade to the Miami Heat, but instead will head to the Bulls' division opponent.
Michael Gambon, the British-Irish actor who portrayed Dumbledore in the latter 6 of the 8 "Harry Potter" movies, has died after a bout of pneumonia.
Bristol began DJing in Chicago in the 1980s, and paved the way for a generation of other women DJs.
Through longer weekly episodes, "Survivor" will take a deeper dive into the players' stories as they're stranded on the stunning islands of Fiji.
Terms of the deal must still be ratified by the WGA's approximately 11,000 members.
The event is the Midwest's largest free performing arts festival.
CBS 2’s Jamaica Ponder got a preview of the Chicago Drives Electric show coming this Friday.
Over the last few days, multiple buses carrying migrants have arrived in Chicago. So far, the city has welcomed more than 15,000 asylum seekers since August of last year, and finding housing for all of them is becoming increasingly more difficult. Andre Gordillo, director of the New Vecinos program for the nonprofit New Life Centers, has been helping to move migrants from temporary shelters to permanent housing since May. New Life Centers Amazon wishlist
Seven Republican candidates met for the second primary debate in California on Wednesday, taking aim at President Biden and each other.
British-Irish actor Michael Gambon, who played the wizard Albus Dumbledore in the six later "Harry Potter" movies, has died at the age of 82, his agency confirmed to CBS News on Thursday.
The long-anticipated Guinness Open Gate Brewery in the West Loop is expected to open on Thursday
There were four armed robberies, one carjacking, and one aggravated assault that was believed to be an attempted robbery in Oak Park early Sunday.
CBS 2 news crews talked with one of the victims who said his iPhone was stolen by a group near 79th Street and Jeffery Boulevard.
Police laid out their plans to combat the crisis Tuesday night.
Pete Baum, 48, of Hobart, was charged Tuesday for causing the accident on Sunday evening.
Gerzin Ramirez-Perez, 33, has been charged with one felony count of aggravated unlawful restraint and two misdemeanor counts of domestic battery.