Community Holds Vigil For Six Amazon Workers Killed In Tornado Storm In Edwardsville
The Edwardsville community came together Friday to remember the six Amazon workers killed last weekend when a tornado touched down in Edwardsville.
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Nursing Home Receive Big Fine For COVID Violations
Longtime Mercy Hospital Nurse Loses Battle With COVID-19; OSHA Investigation Underway
A longtime nurse at Mercy Hospital has died of COVID-19, and now her death is under investigation.
Feds Accuse Local Health Care Facilities Of Violating COVID-19 Rules
Some Chicago nursing homes are getting fined by the federal government for not keeping their workers safe from COVID-19.
Ferrara Candy Faces $485,000 Fine From OSHA After Employees Hurt In Two Workplace Accidents
One employee lost a fingertip after coming into contact with an unguarded rotary valve in January, and another got caught in a machine in March.
After Chicago Worker Dies Of COVID-19, Others Fear The Worst; 'No One Should Be In That Building'
"They don't care about me enough to protect me. And what's going to happen to my kids? I signed on to raise these kids and if I pass, what's going to happen to them?"
Rescue And Recovery Efforts Underway At Grain Bin In Grant Park, Illinois
The incident took place just before 11:30 a.m. Wednesday.
Geneva Plant Worker Hospitalized After Trapped In Conveyor Belt
The female employee was unconscious and trapped in a conveyor belt assembly. And maintenance staff had to pull the machine apart to get her out.
After Man Dies In Steel Company Machine, The Firm's Safety Record Is Examined
The Schaumburg facility specifically had been cited in 2017 after a worker lost three fingers to a circular saw machine. The company was issued six violations totaling more than $65,000 for hazardous energy and machine safety requirements.
Chicago-Area Contractor Cited For Fall, Scaffolding Hazards
The Labor Department says OSHA has cited Polo Masonry Builders for fall protection violations 13 times since 2010.
Firm Cited After Worker Killed During First Day On Job In Monee
A mobile medical tractor manufacturer has been cited by federal workplace safety authorities more than three months after a worker was killed during his first day on the job in south suburban Monee.
OSHA Investigating Fatal Industrial Accident In Park Forest
Milos Grujic, who was employed as a delivery driver by Delta Currier Group in Alsip, was killed when a load from a powered industrial truck became unstable and struck him, according to OSHA and the Cook County medical examiner's office.
OSHA Demands Changes To Workplace Conditions At Lincoln Park Postal Facility
The federal Occupational Safety and Health Administration is proposing fines and demanding changes at the Postal Service's Lincoln Park office.
Only Swan To Blame For Man's Drowning, Investigation Finds
A federal safety agency has concluded that no one but a swan was to blame for the death of a Villa Park man last spring.
Business Owner Claims He Was Misled About Contract For Work-Safety Seminars
A Chicago business owner claims he felt pressured into signing up for a service, and now he's being sued for more than $17,000 to fulfill a contract. CBS 2's Suzanne Le Mignot reports.
Environmental Cleanup Company Accused Of Endangering Employees
A Will County company that specializes in environmental cleanup is accused of endangering its employees.
Probe Launched At Recycling Plant After Worker's Death
Workplace safety officials are investigating a west suburban recycling facility where an employee died Monday in a forklift accident.
Hospital Accident Under Investigation
The U.S. Occupational Safety and Health Administration is investigating what caused last Wednesday's accident at Advocate Good Samaritan Hospital in Downers Grove.
Meat Processing Plant Hit With Safety Citations
The owners of a Chicago meat processing plant are being fined more than $200,000, after the plant was slapped with 10 safety citations.
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Violence, chaos erupts throughout Chicago over Fourth of July weekend
Violence continues to be at the forefront over the holiday weekend.
Man accused of shooting Chicago Police officer 3 times in 'ambush' held on $2 million bond
He yelled "there go police right there," jumped in front of them, and fired multiple times, prosecutors said.
1 officer injured after crowd attack CPD squad cars in Portage Park
One officer had to be treated for minor injuries, police said.
Chicago July 4 Fireworks 2022: Where and when to watch shows around the area
Celebrate the Fourth of July with these fireworks shows around the Chicagoland area.
Mother begs for justice after no answers in shooting that killed her 5-month-old daughter
"That's my child. I felt every kick."
7 dead, 27 wounded in weekend shootings across Chicago
At least eight people are dead, and 30 others are wounded following shootings across the city as of Sunday afternoon.
Bulls reportedly sign veteran PG Goran Dragic to one-year deal
Dragic, 36, is clearly in the twilight of his career, but he still has a little bit left in the tank, as he showed with the Nets last season.
Police, Fire Departments investigating arson at post office in Morton Grove
Officials believe the fire was set intentionally.
Man shot, killed outside residential building in Humboldt Park
An unknown male exited a dark-colored sedan and fired shots at the victim, police said.
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Violence, chaos erupts throughout Chicago over Fourth of July weekend
Violence continues to be at the forefront over the holiday weekend.
Man accused of shooting Chicago Police officer 3 times in 'ambush' held on $2 million bond
He yelled "there go police right there," jumped in front of them, and fired multiple times, prosecutors said.
1 officer injured after crowd attack CPD squad cars in Portage Park
One officer had to be treated for minor injuries, police said.
Chicago July 4 Fireworks 2022: Where and when to watch shows around the area
Celebrate the Fourth of July with these fireworks shows around the Chicagoland area.
Mother begs for justice after no answers in shooting that killed her 5-month-old daughter
"That's my child. I felt every kick."
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Chicago's Arab American community launches campaign to end racial profiling
Following a story we broke Thursday night on CBS 2, Chicago's Arab American community is demanding police end the use of suspicious activity reporting after a groundbreaking study found the reports were being used as tool for racial profiling.
Unfounded suspicious activity reports target Arabs, Muslims in routine activities, report shows
The report confirms what many have suspected for decades: being suspicious has less to do with what a person is doing, and more to do with what they look like.
Five years after her brother's murder, one Chicago woman learns justice will never come
Chicago Police have low arrest rates, but higher rates for cleared or closed cases. We dig into what's behind those numbers.
Dixmoor Treasurer Anthony McCaskill arrested after fireworks complaint in Harvey
A fireworks show in south suburban Harvey didn't go as planned – it ended with the Dixmoor village treasurer getting thrown in jail.
Woman without one document for foreign citizenship application, broken forklift blamed
Cutting through bureaucratic red tape can be frustrating – but red tape is not the reason for one west suburban woman's frustration.
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Indiana transgender girl athlete raises voice against school sports ban
Transgender girls in Indiana are now banned from playing on girls' teams at schools in that state.
Chicago's Arab American community launches campaign to end racial profiling
Following a story we broke Thursday night on CBS 2, Chicago's Arab American community is demanding police end the use of suspicious activity reporting after a groundbreaking study found the reports were being used as tool for racial profiling.
Supreme Court limits EPA's authority to regulate greenhouse gas emissions
The ruling delivers a significant blow to the Biden administration's efforts to fight climate change.
Supreme Court says Biden can end "Remain in Mexico" rule for asylum-seekers
In a 5-4 opinion written by Chief Justice John Roberts, the high court rejected arguments by Republican-led states seeking to force officials to keep the policy.
Biden says he'd support eliminating filibuster to codify Roe
The president blasted the Supreme Court's decision as "outrageous" and "destabilizing."
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Flight delays and cancellations are expected to be a disaster this holiday weekend
Buckle up for a weekend of travel chaos – starting Thursday, mass delays and cancellations are expected just to get worse heading into the holiday weekend.
After losing rental income, Chicago man gets stuck with long wait from state assistance program
Rental income was part of a Chicago man's retirement plan, but that hit a snag when his renters lost their jobs during the pandemic.
Kroger, Walgreens recall pain medications over faulty child-proofing
There's nothing wrong with the medication, but the bottles don't meet standards for child resistance.
Woman loses $17,000 in gift card scam perpetrated by Microsoft security impostor
Woodfield Mall in Schaumburg was the site of a post-Christmas shopping spree that Cynthia DeSimone still regrets months later – and it wasn't her idea at all.
Getting Hosed: D.C. has an app to warn customers of high water usage; could Chicago use the same?
What if there were a way to get warnings about high water usage before the bill arrived in the mail?
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New Indiana law aims to address state's nursing shortage
The Indiana Hospital Association said the state will still need about 5,000 more nurses by 2031.
Planned Parenthood of Illinois prepares for huge spike in demand for abortion services
Every state that borders Illinois has or could soon have restrictions on abortion in the wake of the striking down of Roe v. Wade.
Supreme Court overturns Roe v. Wade
The Supreme Court Friday overturned the landmark 1973 Roe v. Wade ruling, which guaranteed a woman's right to abortion. The ruling sends the issue back to the states. CBS News chief legal correspondent Jan Crawford reports.
Wisconsin doctors halt abortions after Roe v. Wade overturned
Wisconsin has an 1849 law that bans abortion, except to save the life of the mother, but whether that law is enforceable is expected to be challenged in court.
COVID-19 vaccines to be available for younger children soon, but many parents still hesitant
A Kaiser poll taken earlier this spring found fewer than one in five parents would get their children under 5 vaccinated right away.
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Employees go on strike at Starbucks on Ridge Avenue in Edgewater
The employees said Starbucks has cut their hours and has forced the staff to do more with fewer people.
Billionaire Ken Griffin moving Chicago-based hedge fund Citadel to Miami
In a note to employees at Citadel, Griffin announced he already has moved his family to Miami, and will soon be bringing the company with him, though some Citadel employees will remain in Chicago.
Chicago company using fungi from Yellowstone to grow vegan protein products
The edible fungi was discovered as part of a NASA-funded research mission about life in extreme environments.
Black-owned and operated craft coffee shop works to expand, and to inspire entrepreneurs
The coffee shop wants to support Black, Latinx, and women entrepreneurs get their own start.
Kellogg to split into three companies, with snack division headquarters in Chicago
The snack company – which accounts for 80% of Kellogg's current sales – will have dual campuses in Battle Creek and Chicago, with its headquarters in Chicago.
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Bulls reportedly sign veteran PG Goran Dragic to one-year deal
Dragic, 36, is clearly in the twilight of his career, but he still has a little bit left in the tank, as he showed with the Nets last season.
White Sox takes win over Giants 1-0 heading into Game 2 of series
Leury Garcia scores single RBI giving the White Sox the win over the Giants 1-0 in the series.
Morel homers in 3rd straight game, Cubs beat Red Sox
The Cubs took advantage of 10 walks by five pitchers and came back after falling behind 4-0.
Back home again, this time with Chicago Dogs, outfielder Charlie Tilson hoping to earn his way back to MLB
New Trier High School alum and former Chicago White Sox player Charlie Tilson saw his first shot in the major leagues derailed by injury.
Bulls reportedly sign All-Star Zach LaVine to max contract extension, at five years, $215 million
LaVine averaged 24.4 points and made his second straight All-Star team last year.
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Chicago July 4 Fireworks 2022: Where and when to watch shows around the area
Celebrate the Fourth of July with these fireworks shows around the Chicagoland area.
Rhapsody Theater celebrates grand opening in historic Rogers Park space
The official debut of the 200-seat space Tuesday evening featured magician Carisa Hendrix – better known by her stage name, Miss Lucy Darling.
Volunteer men's chorus The Jolly Boys celebrate 75 years performing
For the last three quarters of a century, the Jolly Boys have shared their song throughout Chicagoland.
Chicago's Jennifer Hudson is now part of exclusive EGOT club with Tony win for 'A Strange Loop'
Hudson produced the new musical "A Strange Loop" which won for Best Musical Sunday night.
Jury awards millions to Johnny Depp, less to Amber Heard in libel suits
The judge said state law caps punitive damages at $350,000, meaning Depp's award would total $10.35 million.
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Chosen Few Picnic and Festival returns to Jackson Park
A Fourth of July weekend tradition returned Saturday to Chicago's South Side.
Bodies, cremated remains found in Jeffersonville funeral home
Police in Indiana found over 30 bodies inside a funeral home in Jeffersonville.
Man arrested after spraying mace inside restaurant in the Loop
A man is in custody after spraying mace inside a restaurant in the Loop early Sunday morning.
Chicago First Alert Weather: Sunny, highs in the 80s
Low chance again for a shower later in the evening.
Officer injured after crowd attacks CPD squad cars in Portage Park
A rowdy group attacked Chicago police officers on the city's Northwest Side Sunday morning.
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