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It honors eight dogs and three horses who died while performing their duties on the force.
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It honors eight dogs and three horses who died while performing their duties on the force.
Video from Northerly Island shows a blinking string of lights in the sky Friday night.
Dozens of boats - including from the Chicago police and fire departments - will be blessed by a priest as they parade towards Lake Michigan.
You're invited to experience a winter oasis at the Northerly Island.
Starting at noon, families will have the chance to come face-to-face with live winter animals including huskies, raptors, and birds of prey.
Visitors are invited to immerse themselves in a winter oasis with festive games and activities.
It's free for guests of all ages and will be open today from 12 p.m. to 3 p.m.
While flying over downtown Chicago this Lollapalooza Friday, Kris Habermehl gave us a comprehensive lesson in Chicago history. Learn about the evolution of Chicago's lake shore, Aaron Montgomery Ward's quest to preserve Grant Park, and all kinds of facts about Buckingham Fountain, Northerly Island, and more.
The man was pulled from the lake after drowning off Northerly Island.
A man in his 20s was fighting for his life Tuesday night after nearly drowning off Northerly Island.
With temps warming up it's the perfect winter weather for a polar adventure.
A boating accident this weekend sent several people to the hospital.
Tickets are still being sold for some large shows in August, and the city of Chicago is not ready to rule it out.
CBS 2 Morning Insider Vince Gerasole took a tour of the much-anticipated Hamilton Exhibition.
The exhibit focuses on the life and times of Alexander Hamilton with the musical's creator, Lin-Manuel Miranda, as the audio guide. It's to remain in Chicago through Sept. 8 before traveling to other U.S. cities.
The creators of "Hamilton: The Musical" are bringing "Hamilton: The Exhibition" to Chicago.
Thomas Christensen, 34, faces one felony count of aggravated battery with the use of a deadly weapon and one misdemeanor count of battery.
"I looked down, and I was like, 'I think I might have gotten stabbed,' and my son's like, 'Oh my gosh, you're bleeding," says one victim injured Tuesday night at Northerly Island.
A man and a woman got into an argument with another male about 9:30 p.m. at a bar inside Huntington Bank Pavilion at Northerly Island.
Waves crashing over the east side of the park damaged several hundred feet of the path.
The new $9 million trail opened to great fanfare just one year ago. But Monday, bicyclists and joggers were met by concrete barricades. CBS 2's Roseanne Tellez reports.
'Campfire Horrors' begins Friday at Northerly Island, hosted by The Chicago Park District.
The commodore-elect of the Burnham Park Yacht Club says this past Saturday night, it was like a meteorite shower - as fiery ashes from the Redmoon Theater's Great Chicago Fire Festival rained down on the club.
The Chicago Park District has asked one of the designers of the proposed Lucas Museum of Narrative Art to help with discussions about a long-term vision for the entire lakefront Museum Campus where it is planned to be built.
Chicago architect Jeanne Gang and China's Ma Yansong have been picked to design the Lucas Museum of Narrative Art, which has been planned as an addition to the Museum Campus just south of Grant Park.
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Two officers were on the porch when it collapsed.
Norman Lear created groundbreaking shows like "All in the Family," "Maude" and "The Jeffersons" that took on serious social issues with humor.
"This is the proudest and happiest I've ever felt," Taylor Swift told TIME after being named the magazine's Person of the Year for 2023.
Climate change is an urgent problem in the Arctic. From renewable energy to avalanche protection, here's what we can learn from how people there are protecting their way of life.
Two officers were on the porch when it collapsed.
"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.
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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.
Norman Lear created groundbreaking shows like "All in the Family," "Maude" and "The Jeffersons" that took on serious social issues with humor.
"This is the proudest and happiest I've ever felt," Taylor Swift told TIME after being named the magazine's Person of the Year for 2023.
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 75-year-old woman and two police officers are in the hospital after a housefire after a fire in Chicago's North Lawndale neighborhood. One resident remains unaccounted for as the investigation continues.
Infertility doesn't see color. That's the message from the founder of The Broken Brown Egg, a nonprofit created to empower, inform, and advocate for Black and Brown women and families experiencing infertility.
Infertility doesn't see color. That's the message from the founder of The Broken Brown Egg, a nonprofit created to empower, inform, and advocate for Black and Brown women and families experiencing infertility.
Jackie Kostek jumpstarts your morning as she joins world-renowned magician Jamie Allan to try some tricks.
One resident remains unaccounted for as the investigation continues. Fire officials said they're waiting for heavy machinery because the building is too structurally unstable to send anyone in for a search.
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.