Multiple Mailboxes Broken Into In Northlake, Police Say
Police in Northlake said Monday that three mailboxes in the western suburb were broken into in recent days.
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COVID-19 Testing Sites Open In Two Chicago Area Walmart Parking Lots; Will Only Test First Responders, Health Care Workers
Two COVID-19 testing sites opened in the Chicago area Sunday, but they will only test first responders and health care workers who have potentially been exposed to the virus.
After Social Media Shooting Threats, East And West Leyden High Schools Keeping Staff And Students At Home For E-Learning
Two high schools in the northwest suburbs will be holding classes online on Thursday, as police investigate threats of a shooting found on social media.
Arson Blamed For Loss Of Elephant Statue
The moniker for the community of Northlake is "The City of Friendly People," but not everyone in the town is so kind.
SUV Crashes Into Restaurant
The injuries to those hurt are not believed to be life-threatening.
Slain Northlake Officers Honored With Memorial
Sgt. John Nagle and Officer Anthony Perri were killed while responding to a bank robbery on Oct. 27, 1967.
Northlake Woman Files Suit Against Church Over Alleged Priest Abuse
A 34-year-old woman, known only as Jane Doe 247, says she was sexually abused by a priest at St. John's The Baptist Church in Northlake from the ages of 14 to 17.
Man Reported Missing From Northlake Found
David R. Johnson, 60, went missing from the 0-100 block of King Arthur Court and had not been heard from since Jan. 27. Police said Wednesday morning that Johnson had been located.
Schizophrenic, Bipolar Man Missing From Northlake
According to an alert from Illinois State Police, David R. Johnson, 60, went missing from the 0-100 block of King Arthur Court. He has not been heard from since Jan. 27.
Elderly Man Missing From Northlake
A senior citizen from west suburban Northlake has been reported missing, and police said his last known location was more than 200 miles away from home.
Chicago's Christmas Tree On The Move From Northlake To Millennium Park
The city's official Christmas tree was cut down Monday morning from in front of a home in west suburban Northlake.
Man Fatally Shot In Northlake
A 21-year-old west suburban man died late Saturday after being shot near his Northlake home.
Police: Man's Body Dragged Three Miles By Semi
An 89-year-old man who was struck and killed early Tuesday morning was dragged more than three miles by a semi before the driver discovered his body, police said.
Six Injured In Tollway Rollover Crash
Three children were among six people injured in a rollover crash on the Tri-State Tollway in west suburban Northlake early Monday.
Northlake Mom Gets Probation For Binding, Blindfolding Kids In Kansas
Deborah Gomez, 43, and her husband, Adolfo Gomez, 52, of Northlake, Ill., have been in custody since they were arrested June 13. Police found two of their children, ages 5 and 7, bound by their hands and feet in a Walmart parking lot in Lawrence.
Laptops For Every Student At West Suburban High School District
A west suburban school district is starting the school year Tuesday with new laptops for each high school student.
Attorney: Northlake Mom Whose Kids Were Found Blindfolded Was Mistreated
A Northlake mother says she was unaware of how her five children were being treated by her husband and was trying to get out of the relationship.
Police: Northlake Parents Bound, Blindfolded 2 Kids In Kansas
A couple from west suburban Northlake is charged with child abuse, after two of their five children were found bound and blindfolded in the parking lot of a Wal-Mart in Kansas.
Boy Saves Choking Classmate At West Suburban School
Students at West Leyden High School school may pay a lot more attention to the Heimlich maneuver now that it saved one of their classmates.
Northlake Teen Killed By Bullets Fired Into Home
An 18-year-old Northlake man was killed early Tuesday morning when someone fired shots into his home.
Northlake Man Gets 18 Years In Prison For Home Invasion
Northlake Mayor Got Tax Breaks He Didn't Deserve
There are millions of dollars in homeowners exemptions given to Illinois property owners -- tax breaks that some don't deserve. That means everyone else is paying more than their fair share of taxes.
Crews Extinguish Fire At Catering Company
Emergency crews responded Sunday morning to a fire at a building that houses a catering company and bakery in west suburban Northlake.
Mega Millions Rolls Over, $250K Ticket Sold In Chicago Suburb
No one matched all six numbers in Friday night's Mega Millions drawing, but one player in Illinois, who bought the ticket in west suburban Northlake, came pretty close, missing the $12 million jackpot by one number.
Suburban Firefighters Plan Fundraiser For Family
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Two men charged in mass shooting that left 2 dead, 7 wounded on Near North Side
Jaylun Sanders is charged with murder, attempted murder, and aggravated unlawful use of a weapon. Kameron Abram also faces a weapon charge.
Woman shot, critically wounded on Dan Ryan Expressway; local outbound lanes closed near 47th Street
Illinois State Police said the shooting happened at about 8:10 p.m. in the southbound local lanes near 47th Street.
Firefighters respond to extra-alarm blaze at vacant Pheasant Run Resort in St. Charles
Firefighters have spent hours battling the massive fire.
Businesses worry about rising crime downtown after latest violent outburst at Millennium Park
"It really does suck to be down here and hear about all this going on, because it draws people away," said Lily Stein, manager of Beat Kitchen on the Riverwalk.
Chicago First Alert Weather: Another cool day with sunshine
We end the weekend with another cool day with lows in the 60s.
Chicago Teachers Union elects Stacy Davis Gates as new president
The union's incumbent vice president, Gates won 56 percent of the vote in what was one of the most hotly contested union elections in years.
16 wounded in weekend shootings across Chicago
At least 16 people are wounded in shootings over the weekend.
Varsho's double scores 3 in 10th in Diamondbacks' 7-6 win vs Cubs
Chicago has lost four straight after winning six of eight before Arizona came to town.
Walmart security guard injured in struggle with shoplifters in Olympia Fields
One gunshot was fired during the incident, but the guard was not shot.
Chance The Snapper, Chicago's favorite gator, buffed up and ready for beach season in Florida
Chicago's favorite reptile is growing up.
U.S. Sen. Tammy Duckworth speaks at Harper College graduation
Duckworth applauded the graduates for making it through their studies during a period of upheaval and uncertainty.
Three wounded in South Shore shooting
Three people were wounded Saturday afternoon in a shooting in the South Shore neighborhood.
Cardinal Blase Cupich ordains two new priests at Holy Name Cathedral ceremony
Cardinal Blase Cupich helped welcome two new priests to the Archdiocese of Chicago on Saturday.
Off-duty sheriff's deputy shoots man who fired shots in Millennium Park, fled onto party boat
The deputy was working a side job as a security officer at the time of the incident, according to a sheriff's office spokesperson.
Chicago First Alert Weather: Showers ending tonight, partly cloudy tomorrow
Partly cloudy skies are expected for a couple days
Donaldson, Anderson spar again as Yankees beat White Sox 7-5
On a steamy afternoon that saw yet another dustup between Josh Donaldson and the White Sox, DJ LeMahieu hit an early grand slam and the New York Yankees beat Chicago 7-5 in a contentious contest Saturday.
Loved ones to hold vigil for 3 women who died of heat inside apartments in Rogers Park
Loved ones will remember the lives of three women who died in an assisted living facility during extreme heat.
2 killed, 7 injured in mass shooting downtown; suspect in custody
Police confirmed a suspect is in custody and a weapon was recovered from the scene.
Mom of teen wounded in downtown mass shooting heard the gunfire; "he got shot nine times"
"My baby could've died in my hands. I just told him, 'Just stay up. Just talk to mommy.' Me and the officer said, 'Just keep saying your birthday.' He's been up ever since," Kimberly Saunders said.
Suspected gunman in downtown mass shooting was wanted on warrant for previous gun charges
Charges are pending against the 21-year-old suspect Friday night.
Street closures for Sunday's Life Time Chicago Spring Half Marathon
Runners are getting ready to hit the pavement for Sunday's Life Time Chicago Spring Half Marathon.
Death toll in rare northern Michigan tornado rises to 2
Crews were searching a mobile home park Saturday that was virtually destroyed by the twister.
Violinist offering reward in finding stolen vintage violin
The vintage Italian violin, built in 1758, was taken during a burglary at her South Loop home last week.
PAWS Pet of the Week: Doxi
Looking for a pet that is silly and would make a great sous-chef? Meet PAWS Pet of the Week, Doxi.
4 men wounded in 2 separate shootings in South Chicago
Four men are wounded in separate shootings in South Chicago early Saturday morning.
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Two men charged in mass shooting that left 2 dead, 7 wounded on Near North Side
Jaylun Sanders is charged with murder, attempted murder, and aggravated unlawful use of a weapon. Kameron Abram also faces a weapon charge.
Woman shot, critically wounded on Dan Ryan Expressway; local outbound lanes closed near 47th Street
Illinois State Police said the shooting happened at about 8:10 p.m. in the southbound local lanes near 47th Street.
Firefighters respond to extra-alarm blaze at vacant Pheasant Run Resort in St. Charles
Firefighters have spent hours battling the massive fire.
Businesses worry about rising crime downtown after latest violent outburst at Millennium Park
"It really does suck to be down here and hear about all this going on, because it draws people away," said Lily Stein, manager of Beat Kitchen on the Riverwalk.
Chicago First Alert Weather: Another cool day with sunshine
We end the weekend with another cool day with lows in the 60s.
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Mass shooting on Near North Side was part of a growing trend in Chicago
The troubling reality is mass shootings like this are skyrocketing in Chicago compared to the rest of the country.
Eleventh contempt of court order issued against DCFS Director Marc Smith
An 11-year-old abused girl, considered a risk to herself and others, has spent two months in what's considered a shelter and has been waiting months longer for a secure residential treatment center placement.
Park Ridge man says failures by Post Office cost him opportunity to run for state Senate as write-in
Michael Walters thought he did everything right.
CBS 2 Chicago wins four regional Edward R. Murrow Awards
CBS 2 Chicago won four regional Edward R. Murrow awards, the most of any station.
Red Cross looking for volunteers to install smoke detectors
This week alone, the Red Cross has helped 132 victims in Chicago and the suburbs after house fires.
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City Council Public Safety Committee backs Mayor Lightfoot's new citywide curfew for teens
The City Council Public Safety Committee voted 14-3 on Friday to approve the one hour rollback of the curfew hours on weekends, as well as to expand the city's curfew to include 17-year-olds.
First vote on Chicago casino plan delayed, amid ongoing questions from aldermen
"We feel very confident that we have the votes to make sure that this gets over the hurdle," Mayor Lightfoot said.
Pennsylvania, North Carolina, Kentucky, Idaho and Oregon primary results
CBS News projects Chuck Edwards will win the GOP nomination in North Carolina's 11th Congressional District, defeating incumbent Rep. Madison Cawthorn.
Aldermen back more than $16M in settlements for two more lawsuits against Chicago police
One of the lawsuits involves one of four men wrongfully convicted for a 1992 double murder. That case has now cost Chicago taxpayers more than $43 million in verdicts and settlements.
Biden to invoke Defense Production Act to address baby formula shortage
Suppliers will be required to give resources to infant formula plants before sending to other customers.
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Demand rises for donated breast milk amid baby formula shortage
With parents struggling to navigate the baby formula shortage, breast milk donation banks are seeing a sharp increase in demand — but also a jump in donations.
Baby formula shortage still leaves families desperate, especially those restricted by federal WIC program rules
Walk into the baby formula aisle at just about any drug or grocery store around the country, and you will still see rows of empty shelves.
Abbott to resume production of baby formula at Sturgis, Michigan plant after recall
Abbott Nutrition said after its plant in Sturgis, Michigan gets back in operation, product could be back on shelves in six to eight weeks, subject to approval by the Food and Drug Administration.
Chicago gas prices hit new record, at more than $5 per gallon
According to AAA, the average price of a gallon of regular unleaded gasoline is $5.12 as of Tuesday morning.
Parents desperate, searching for options amid persistent nationwide baby formula shortage
Parents are struggling to keep up with the nationwide shortage of baby formula – with several retailers now limiting how much you can buy. So what do you do if you can't find any?
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FDA clears COVID-19 booster shot for healthy kids ages 5 to 11
There is one more hurdle: The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention must decide whether to formally recommend the booster for this age group.
Abbott baby formula plant could reopen in two weeks
Sturgis plant will reopen soon as nationwide out-of-stock levels of baby formula rise above 40%.
COVID-19 reaches 'high' community risk level in Evanston
The Evanston Department of Health and Human Service reported 397 new COVID-19 cases over the last seven days – up from 305 the prior week.
Advocate Aurora Health merging with Charlotte-based Atrium Health
Advocate Aurora Health will be merging with Atrium Health.
CPS launches 'Please Stay' campaign to promote mental health and prevent teen suicides
Chicago Public Schools has become the first school district in the nation to launch a new anti-suicide campaign created by Lady Gaga's Born This Way foundation.
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City Council committee to vote on Chicago casino plan, which has some neighbors thinking of selling condos and leaving
There is still a push from nearby residents to stop the billon-dollar Bally's project that is planned for the Chicago Tribune Freedom Center site in River West.
Crime and chaos downtown and beyond are keeping tourists away from Chicago
Such events as the chaos downtown that led to a deadly shooting right in the middle of Millennium Park have led people to cancel trips, meetings, and events in Chicago because they don't feel safe.
Carvana tower in Skokie put on hold after Illinois suspends dealer's state license
The village of Skokie is telling Carvana it cannot build a proposed 14-story car vending tower, just three months after the project won approval from village trustees.
FTX cryptocurrency exchange opens new headquarters in Chicago
Mayor Lori Lightfoot helped cut the ribbon Tuesday morning to open the official U.S. headquarters of FTX, a Bahamas-based cryptocurrency exchange.
Bally's unveils further plans for Chicago casino; some aldermen say it's being pushed through too fast
The city did not conduct a new safety study to determine how crime would be impacted by a casino - in hopes of getting the casino up and generating revenue quickly.
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Varsho's double scores 3 in 10th in Diamondbacks' 7-6 win vs Cubs
Chicago has lost four straight after winning six of eight before Arizona came to town.
Donaldson, Anderson spar again as Yankees beat White Sox 7-5
On a steamy afternoon that saw yet another dustup between Josh Donaldson and the White Sox, DJ LeMahieu hit an early grand slam and the New York Yankees beat Chicago 7-5 in a contentious contest Saturday.
Illinois' Kofi Cockburn works out at NBA Draft Combine
He's one of the biggest players in the draft, at 7 feet and 293 pounds, but his lack of an outside game might leave him left out on draft night, and longing a bit for the old NBA game.
Cubs unveil Ferguson Jenkins statue at Wrigley Field
The Hall of Famer, considered the best pitcher in Cubs history, joins Ernie Banks, Billy Williams, and Ron Santo to be immortalized along Gallagher Way.
Rojas hits 3 home runs, Diamondbacks outslug Cubs in HR derby 10-6
With a strong wind blowing out on a warm afternoon, the teams combined to clear the brick walls 11 times — the Diamondbacks connected for seven homers.
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CBS unveils 2022-2023 primetime lineup
CBS announced its 2022-2023 primetime programming lineup of CBS Originals, featuring four new dramas and more.
Dave Chappelle attacked by armed man while onstage in L.A.
The controversial comic laughed off the incident after being tackled, and video appeared to show the person who charged him being beaten onstage.
Naomi Judd, Grammy-winning singer, has died at 76
"We lost our beautiful mother to the disease of mental illness," the Judd sisters said on social media.
'Jersey Boys' is returning to a Chicago stage next week
The new national tour of "Jersey Boys" opens next week at the Cadillac Palace Theatre, celebrating the music of the Frankie Valli and the Four Seasons.
Lollapalooza announces daily lineup; single-day tickets now on sale
The lineup includes Thursday headliners Metallica and Lil Baby, Friday headliners Dua Lipa and Machine Gun Kelly, Saturday headliners J. Cole and Kygo, and Sunday headliners Green Day and Doja Cat.
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Chicago First Alert Weather: Showers ending, cooler pattern ahead
CBS 2 Meteorologist Robb Ellis has the latest forecast.
CTU elects Stacy Davis Gates as president
The Chicago Teachers Union has elected Stacey Davis Gates to serve as its next president.
Three men shot in South Shore neighborhood
Three men were wounded in a shooting Saturday afternoon in the South Shore neighborhood.
Woman shot on Dan Ryan Expressway
A woman was critically wounded when she was shot Saturday night on the Dan Ryan Expressway.
Charges filed in connection to mass shooting at Chicago & State
Two men are facing felony charges in the mass shooting that left two people dead and seven others wounded Thursday night on the Near North Side.
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