New K9 and Equine Memorial Plaza honors fallen service animals
It honors eight dogs and three horses who died while performing their duties on the force.
Northerly Island
Starlink satellites pass over Chicago
Video from Northerly Island shows a blinking string of lights in the sky Friday night.
Burnham Park Yacht Club hosting 'Blessing of the Fleet' in Northerly Island
Dozens of boats - including from the Chicago police and fire departments - will be blessed by a priest as they parade towards Lake Michigan.
Huskies & Hot Cocoa Headline Polar Adventure at Northerly Island happening today
You're invited to experience a winter oasis at the Northerly Island.
Huskies & Hot Cocoa Headline Polar Adventure Days returns Saturday
Starting at noon, families will have the chance to come face-to-face with live winter animals including huskies, raptors, and birds of prey.
Polar Adventure Days at Northerly Island kicks off today
Visitors are invited to immerse themselves in a winter oasis with festive games and activities.
Polar Adventure Days kicks off in Northerly Island
It's free for guests of all ages and will be open today from 12 p.m. to 3 p.m.
Chopper 2: A Chicago history lesson from the air
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.
26-year-old man dies after being pulled from Lake Michigan off Northerly Island
The man was pulled from the lake after drowning off Northerly Island.
Man pulled from water near Northerly Island in 'grave' condition
A man in his 20s was fighting for his life Tuesday night after nearly drowning off Northerly Island.
Chicago Park District Host Polar Adventure Day At Northerly Island
With temps warming up it's the perfect winter weather for a polar adventure.
2 People Hospitalized After Boating Accident At Northerly Island
A boating accident this weekend sent several people to the hospital.
Even With Most Summer Festivals Canceled In Chicago, Some Concerts In August Still Up In The Air
Tickets are still being sold for some large shows in August, and the city of Chicago is not ready to rule it out.
'Hamilton: The Exhibition' Opens This Weekend
CBS 2 Morning Insider Vince Gerasole took a tour of the much-anticipated Hamilton Exhibition.
Delays Mean Chicago 'Hamilton' Exhibit Opening 3 Weeks Late
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.
Pop-Up "Hamilton" Exhibit Coming To Chicago
The creators of "Hamilton: The Musical" are bringing "Hamilton: The Exhibition" to Chicago.
$250K Bond For Man Charged With Stabbing 2 During Punk Concert At Northerly Island
Thomas Christensen, 34, faces one felony count of aggravated battery with the use of a deadly weapon and one misdemeanor count of battery.
Victim Recounts Concert Stabbing At Northerly Island
"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.
Two Stabbed During Punk Concert At Northerly Island; Suspect In Custody
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.
Section Of Northerly Island Trail Languishes In Disrepair
Waves crashing over the east side of the park damaged several hundred feet of the path.
Erosion Along Northerly Island Has Closed Part Of Trail
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.
Watch Halloween Classics At 'Campfire Horrors' At Northerly Island
'Campfire Horrors' begins Friday at Northerly Island, hosted by The Chicago Park District.
Yacht Club Member Says Fiery Ashes From Great Chicago Fire Festival Rained Down On Club
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.
Park District Seeking Public Input On Future Of Museum Campus
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.
Lucas Museum Names Two Architects For Lakefront Site
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.
CBS News Chicago — Watch Live 24/7
Latest News
WATCH NOW: CBS 2 News Chicago
Breaking News, First Alert Weather, Exclusive Investigations & Community Journalism
2 officers, 75-year-old woman injured in house fire on West Side; 1 resident missing
Two officers were on the porch when it collapsed.
Norman Lear, legendary TV producer, dies at age 101
Norman Lear created groundbreaking shows like "All in the Family," "Maude" and "The Jeffersons" that took on serious social issues with humor.
Taylor Swift is TIME's 2023 Person of the Year
"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 solutions from the Arctic, the fastest-warming place on Earth
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.
Latest News
More Latest News
2 officers, 75-year-old woman injured in house fire on West Side; 1 resident missing
Two officers were on the porch when it collapsed.
Gov. JB Pritzker scraps Chicago's plan for first migrant tent camp in Brighton Park
"We will not proceed with housing families on a site where serious environmental concerns are still present," Pritzker said.
Planes clip wings while taxiing at O'Hare International Airport
No one was hurt, and the planes made it to their gates for passengers to deplane.
Concern rises among Chicago universities, students about antisemitism, Islamophobia
Pro-Israel and pro-Palestine rallies have been seen at universities across the Chicago area.
WATCH NOW: CBS 2 News Chicago
Breaking News, First Alert Weather, Exclusive Investigations & Community Journalism
CBS 2 Investigators
More CBS 2 Investigators
Foxx calls findings on how many Black women were victims of crime in 2022 "jarring"
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.
Chicago's enters new deal with crime database from same company as ShotSpotter
As CBS 2 Investigator Megan Hickey reported, the way the public found out about the deal CrimeTracer was surprising.
Chicago woman says towing company demanded over $10,000 to get her car back
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.
Man called to report SUV on train tracks in Michigan, but Amtrak train hit it anyway
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.
Could 'design flaw' blamed for Yellow Line accident be a broader problem on the CTA?
The National Transportation Safety Board said the Chicago Transit Authority was operating on out-of-date information with regard to stopping lengths.
Politics
More Politics
Concern rises among Chicago universities, students about antisemitism, Islamophobia
Pro-Israel and pro-Palestine rallies have been seen at universities across the Chicago area.
Biden says he's "not sure" he'd be running if Trump weren't
President Biden made the comment during a campaign fundraiser in Boston on Tuesday.
College presidents face tough questions from Congress over antisemitism on campus
Colleges and universities have been criticized for their handling of antisemitic incidents since the Oct. 7 terrorist attack by Hamas on Israel.
Chicago's enters new deal with crime database from same company as ShotSpotter
As CBS 2 Investigator Megan Hickey reported, the way the public found out about the deal CrimeTracer was surprising.
Prosecutors detail plan for former Ald. Burke to be paid by developer
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.
Consumer News
More Consumer News
Privacy concerns at Chicago parking garage prompt proposed law change
Not only did CBS 2 hear from more upset customers, but also from Illinois Secretary of State Alexi Giannoulias.
St. Charles residents flee senior community after 300% increase in costs
Over the last several weeks, the Saint Charles senior living community has become a bit of a ghost town.
Rivers Casino Des Plaines warns of data breach affecting customer, staffer information
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.
Illinois congressman steps in after feds fail to reimburse COVID-19 testing labs
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.
Consumer watchdog lists '10 Worst Toys' for 2023, highlights child safety concerns
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.
Health News
More Health News
Panera's caffeine-fueled lemonade cited in second death, suit says
Casual dining chain faces another wrongful death suit related to its Charged Lemonade after cardiac arrest of Florida man.
Slow COVID-19 booster rollout cost thousands of lives, new study says
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.
UChicago study finds fatty acid found in some red meat can help fight cancer
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.
Northwestern student says he was hit by norovirus outbreak, and it sent him to ER
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.
Norovirus outbreak linked to $1 burrito special for Northwestern University students
Investigators have learned that people reported stomach cramps, vomiting, and diarrhea after eating at Big Wig Tacos & Burritos.
Business News
More Business News
Who is moving into those vacant Bed, Bath & Beyond stores?
Who will be moving into closed Bed, Bath & Beyond stores nationwide and in the Chicago area? Court documents provide some clues.
South Shore yoga studio strives for inclusive, calm vibe
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.
Shoppers turn out in Ravenswood for Small Business Saturday
Three of the trolleys were running on Small Business Saturday, making eight stops in Ravenswood so people could visit their favorite shops.
Chicago's Berlin nightclub closes doors; union says club made "wrong decision"
Berlin announced that "the party" ended at 5 a.m. Sunday, Nov. 19.
Chicago's Big Shoulders Coffee tops list of best independent coffee shops
"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.
Sports
More Sports
Blackhawks fall to Predators in shootout for fourth consecutive loss
Connor Bedard scored in the shootout for the 'Hawks, but Tyler Johnson was stopped by Juuse Saros.
Loyola gets knocked off by Tulsa, falls to 5-4
Jayden Dawson led the way for the Ramblers (5-4) with 26 points.
Domask scores 33, Shannon 31 as Illinois beats No. 11 Florida Atlantic
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.
Bulls look to pick up the pace on offense, continue winning streak
Pace and energy were the buzzwords at Bulls practice this week after ranking last in the league in pace, according to NBA Advanced Stats.
Fire name Frank Klopas head coach after serving on interim basis
It's Klopas' second official go-round as head coach. He served as the Fire's head coach in 2011 and 2012.
Weather
Entertainment
More Entertainment
Norman Lear, legendary TV producer, dies at age 101
Norman Lear created groundbreaking shows like "All in the Family," "Maude" and "The Jeffersons" that took on serious social issues with humor.
Taylor Swift is TIME's 2023 Person of the Year
"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.
Rolling Stones announce second concert in Chicago in June 2024
Tickets for the tour go on sale on Dec. 1. For those who signed up, the presale for tickets went live on Wednesday.
American Blues Theater opens permanent home on Lincoln Avenue in Chicago
The new venue features two theater spaces – a 137-seat proscenium and a 40-seat rehearsal studio.
Daryl Hall gets restraining order against John Oates
The pair made up the pop rock duo Hall & Oates, and put out 18 studio albums together.
Latest Videos
More Latest Videos
Latest Videos
One resident missing after house fire in North Lawndale
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.
Local nonprofit infertility treatment grants for women of color
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.
Local nonprofit providing infertility treatment grants for women of color
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.
'Jumpstart with Jackie: Amaze' magic show at Rhapsody Theater in Rogers Park
Jackie Kostek jumpstarts your morning as she joins world-renowned magician Jamie Allan to try some tricks.
2 officers, 75-year-old woman injured in house fire on West Side; 1 resident missing
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.
Crime
More Crime
Police warn of gunpoint robbery pattern on Chicago's Near North Side
After taking the victims' property, the robber has made purchases and used the victims' bank apps to transfer money to other accounts.
Foxx calls findings on how many Black women were victims of crime in 2022 "jarring"
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.
3-year-old boy dead after being shot in Northwest Indiana
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.
Stolen car being pursued by police causes crashes, panic on Dan Ryan Expressway
Everyone in the stolen white Infiniti took off running, and remained on the run late Monday night.
Robbers hold up Gold Coast Walgreens at gunpoint
Police said the robbers restrained a 23-year-old man while removing an unknown amount of money.
