Park Ridge police turn over evidence in investigation of teen reportedly pinned by off-duty officer
Park Ridge police met with the Cook County State's Attorney's Office about the incident which involved an off-duty Chicago police sergeant.
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Park Ridge council to vote on approving a second marijuana dispensary
"What message are you sending to the children? I mean to the adolescents? To the young adults?"
Spa in Park Ridge collecting gently used clothes for residents displaced by condo fire
There's an effort to gather gently used clothes for nearly 200 residents chased from their homes by a fire in Park Ridge.
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.
Would-be write-in candidate for Illinois Senate says USPS botched his chance to run
A Park Ridge man with hopes of running for political office says he missed his chance to get his name on the ballot next month. He also says the U.S. Postal Service is to blame. CBS 2 Political Investigator Dana Kozlov reports.
Wellness Fair for rideshare, delivery app drivers and their families in Park Ridge
The fair will include expert self-care demonstrations, including yoga stretches, meditation and nutrition and holistic wellness.
Maine East High School students join in fast for Ramadan, and many are not Muslim
The students involved say it best - it's all about diversity and inclusion.
Hundreds of Maine East High School students fast for Ramadan
Students at Maine East High School in Park Ridge have decided to fast for Ramadan all day, and most of them aren’t Muslim. CBS 2's Marissa Perlman reports.
After Numerous Complaints About Postal Service, Park Ridge Mayor Launches Web Page In Effort To Solve Issue
A northern suburb has gotten so many complaints about the postal service they've created a web page to help field them all.
Metra UP-NW Service Resumes After Pedestrian Falls On Tracks In Park Ridge, But Avoids Getting Hit By Train
A Metra UP-NW train hit a pedestrian in Park Ridge Monday morning.
Two Armed Men Steal Catalytic Converter In Front Of Business In Park Ridge
Two men stole a catalytic converter from in front of a business early Thursday morning, according to authorities.
Mail Stolen From Blue Boxes In Four Suburbs Within Days In Early November
The blue boxes outside the Park Ridge post office are still out of service, nearly a month after someone pried them open in the night and stole everything inside, including the $500 check Wilbur Mills mailed to his insurance company.
Needle Found On Gas Pump Nozzle At Shell Gas Station In Chicago Ridge
A needle was found on a gas pump nozzle at a Shell Gas station in Chicago Ridge.
Mail Stolen Again From Collection Boxes At Park Ridge Post Office
A batch of mail has been stolen from collection boxes outside the Park Ridge post office again, this time after thieves pried them open overnight.
Five Illinois Towns Ranked Among Best 100 Small Cities In America
Elmhurst, Highland Park, Wheaton, Park Ridge, and Glen Ellyn were ranked among the best 100 small cities to live in America, according to a new study.
Cyclist Dies After Being Hit By Car In Park Ridge
A 30-year-old man riding his bike was killed after he was hit by a driver late Thursday night in Park Ridge.
First There Were Reports Of Thefts, Now Park Ridge Moves To Replace Rusty, Insecure Mail Box
The U.S. Postal Service is replacing a blue mail drop box in Park Ridge after CBS 2 discovered mail poking out through the rust--exposed to the elements and whatever else.
Dolton Man, Kelvin Dortch Jr., Charged With Mail Theft After Mail From Park Ridge Recovered
A man was arrested in Dolton last week in connection to a series of mail thefts from blue U.S. Postal Service collection boxes.
Postal Inspectors Say It's Safe To Mail Checks After Instances Of Fraud In Park Ridge, But Expert Advises Thinking Twice
Postal Police insist it's safe to mail checks in Park Ridge, even after CBS 2 discovered a federal investigation into check fraud there. But at least one postal expert says you should think twice about that.
Several People Left Out Thousands Of Dollars After Fraudsters Get Hold Of Checks Dropped In Blue Mailboxes In Park Ridge
This is a cautionary tale to heed before you even think about putting something in one of those blue mailboxes.
Chicago Weather: Cleanup Underway Across City And Suburbs After Powerful Storms Overnight
In the Englewood neighborhood, cars were crushed when trees and power lines fell in the heavy rain and high winds near 74th and Carpenter.
Nursing Assistant Accused Of Sexually Assaulting Patient At Park Ridge Rehab Facility
He was supposed to care for patients, but instead, a male nursing assistant is accused of sexually assaulting one at a rehabilitation center in Park Ridge.
Police Chase Through Northwest Side, Several Suburbs End In Crash; Suspect May Have Been Wanted In Homicide
A police chase through several neighborhoods on the Northwest Side ended in a crash Monday night.
Cause Of Death For Woman Found In Snowbank In Park Ridge Pending Toxicology Report; Foul Play Not Suspected
The cause of death for a woman whose body found in a snowbank in Park Ridge over the weekend is pending toxicology reports, but foul play is not suspected, officials said Monday.
Woman Found Dead In Snowbank In Park Ridge
A woman was found dead Saturday afternoon in a snowbank in Park Ridge.
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Chicago Police promise increased CTA patrols, but riders don't see more officers
CBS 2 asked CPD why riders didn't see more officers Sunday. Police said they will be able to clarify that with an additional press conference Monday.
Cargo plane hits light pole at O'Hare Airport
A Qatar Airlines cargo flight arriving at O'Hare shortly after 9 p.m. on Friday struck a pole at the airport's centralized deicing facility.
Driver of party bus that rammed into 13 vehicles in Lakeview expected in court Monday
Gregory Baldwin of Valparaiso, Indiana, is facing several charges but none for impairment at the time of the crash.
Chicago Weather Alert: thunderstorms and humidity
A Beach Hazards Statement has been posted for Monday afternoon until Tuesday afternoon.
Chicago expecting 20,000 more monkeypox doses in coming weeks.
Chicago's top health official says the rush is on to get more monkeypox vaccine doses to those who need them, as infections continue to rise.
Olivia Newton-John, beloved singer and actress, dies at 73
Her husband John Easterling announced her passing on her Facebook page.
Chicago First Alert Weather: A few showers
Clearing and cooler on Tuesday with highs in the 70s and lowering humidity.
Police seek to identify suspect who pushed man onto Blue Line tracks
Surveillance video shows a man walking along the platform when another man shoves him onto the tracks at the Illinois Medical District stop on Friday.
Former Northwestern softball standout Rachel Lewis now taking her swings for player-run league Athletes Unlimited
The professional league is player run, features a redraft of teams every week, and is where former Northwestern Wildcats standout Rachel Lewis is continuing her career.
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Chicago Police promise increased CTA patrols, but riders don't see more officers
CBS 2 asked CPD why riders didn't see more officers Sunday. Police said they will be able to clarify that with an additional press conference Monday.
Cargo plane hits light pole at O'Hare Airport
A Qatar Airlines cargo flight arriving at O'Hare shortly after 9 p.m. on Friday struck a pole at the airport's centralized deicing facility.
Driver of party bus that rammed into 13 vehicles in Lakeview expected in court Monday
Gregory Baldwin of Valparaiso, Indiana, is facing several charges but none for impairment at the time of the crash.
Chicago Weather Alert: thunderstorms and humidity
A Beach Hazards Statement has been posted for Monday afternoon until Tuesday afternoon.
Chicago expecting 20,000 more monkeypox doses in coming weeks.
Chicago's top health official says the rush is on to get more monkeypox vaccine doses to those who need them, as infections continue to rise.
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$33.5 million verdict ordered against Village of Dolton in deadly 2016 crash involving police
Attorneys say it all started with a driver rolling through a stop sign.
New motion in R. Kelly case claims deceptive practices by former lead prosecutor
With the Chicago federal trial for R. Kelly and two of his associates set to begin in less than two weeks, attorneys for one of the defendants – Derrell McDavid – filed a bizarre motion in court Wednesday.
Englewood building residents go for 12 days without water service
That length of time made for a rough situation for people living in the building, and raised questions about why it took so long.
How did a driver end up going the wrong way on I-90, causing crash that killed six?
The Illinois Secretary of State's office said the women, Jennifer Fernandez of Carpentersville, had a valid driver's license and no offenses on her record.
Getting Hosed: North Lawndale landlord's water bill jumps from $200 to $20,000 for one month
Yasser Almanaseer said he has had no luck in getting it fixed.
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Indiana becomes 1st to approve abortion ban post Roe
The Indiana Legislature on Friday approved the near-total abortion ban with some exceptions, including in cases of rape, incest, and to protect the life and physical health of the mother.
Illinois abortion clinics have been flooded with patients since Roe overturning; new Indiana law could mean even more
More than a month after the U.S. Supreme Court overturned Roe v. Wade, a better idea is emerging of how big the impact has been on Illinois clinics.
Republicans pick Milwaukee to host 2024 national convention
The decision was all-but sealed after opposition in Nashville lead to that city's council on Tuesday rejecting a draft agreement for hosting the event.
Arizona, Missouri, Kansas, Michigan and Washington primary results
Abortion was on the ballot in Kansas, while Trump's influence was put to the test in swing state Arizona.
New men's homeless shelter in Rogers Park has green light, but not everyone likes the idea
"Our community's feelings about this are complex and the concerns are complex," said Ald. Maria Hadden (49th).
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Illinois AG warns of scam using phony websites to target banking customers
The scammers make the websites look real as they trick customers to enter their information to create a bank account.
Are we in a recession? An expert says yes, but there's a sliver of good news about falling prices
The GDP a measure of total spending on goods and services across the economy, fell at an annual rate of 0.9 percent, the Commerce Department said Thursday.
Inflation is at 40-year high, and one expert says cost of living is even worse than numbers say
The Consumer Price Index reports the price of gas skyrocketed nearly 60 percent over the last year – and it's of course far from the only commodity affected.
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.
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Chicago expecting 20,000 more monkeypox doses in coming weeks.
Chicago's top health official says the rush is on to get more monkeypox vaccine doses to those who need them, as infections continue to rise.
Chicago launches public health plan for monkeypox
The United States now counts more infections from the virus than any other country in the world. Since May, cases have grown from zero to 6,617.
U.S. declares monkeypox outbreak a public health emergency
The declaration could help the federal government respond as the number of cases grows and demand for the vaccine far exceeds supply around the country.
Are "Novids" special or just lucky at avoiding COVID-19?
It's estimated that more than 70% of Americans have had COVID, but we all know someone who says they've never had it.
Northalsted Market Days organizers focus on safety amid monkeypox outbreak
Market Days will be held this Saturday and Sunday along Halsted Street from Addison Street south to Belmont Avenue.
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Camp Aramoni brings boutique camping experience to site less than two hours away from Chicago
In the town of Tonica – less than two hours away from Chicago and right next to Starved Rock State Park – a hidden treasure sits on 96 acres of preserved land.
New 'first class' theatre at Wheeling Town Center hopes to draw back in-person crowds
Operators of the new theatre hope enhancing the experience will draw back crowds not since since before the pandemic.
Meet Kyriakos 'Carl' Damianides, proudly at the helm of the Sky-Ride Tap downtown for 50 years
Imagine working at a place 50 years and hoping for 50 more – all because of the people.
Are we in a recession? An expert says yes, but there's a sliver of good news about falling prices
The GDP a measure of total spending on goods and services across the economy, fell at an annual rate of 0.9 percent, the Commerce Department said Thursday.
More Illinois Black, Latino business owners receive marijuana retail licenses
The state issued 149 retail licenses on Friday, more than doubling the number of pot shops statewide.
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Former Northwestern softball standout Rachel Lewis now taking her swings for player-run league Athletes Unlimited
The professional league is player run, features a redraft of teams every week, and is where former Northwestern Wildcats standout Rachel Lewis is continuing her career.
Dunning blanks old team, García 5 RBIs as Texas routs ChiSox
Dane Dunning allowed one hit in seven dominant innings against his former team for his first win since April, and Adolis García drove in five runs as the Texas Rangers shut out the Chicago White Sox 8-0 on Saturday night.
Smyly finally wins at home as Cubs beat Marlins 4-0
Drew Smyly tossed shutout ball into the seventh inning for his first win at Wrigley Field for the Cubs, leading Chicago past the Miami Marlins 4-0 on Saturday.
Dylan Cease pitches 6 strong innings, White Sox beat Rangers
Dylan Cease pitched six strong innings, Eloy Jimenez hit a tiebreaking solo home run and the Chicago White Sox beat the Texas Rangers on Friday night.
Chicago Fire goalkeeper Gabriel Slonina signs with Chelsea
The young phenom goalkeeper will finish out the season in Chicago before heading over to the English Premier League.
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Olivia Newton-John, beloved singer and actress, dies at 73
Her husband John Easterling announced her passing on her Facebook page.
Elton John stops to see preview of Broadway In Chicago's 'The Devil Wears Prada'
A preview performance of Broadway in Chicago's new show "The Devil Wears Prada" had a very special guest in attendance this week.
Ambulance transports, arrests at Lollapalooza down this year compared with last
The Office of Emergency Management and Communications said 68 people were transported by ambulance from Lollapalooza this year, compared with 102 last year.
Lightfoot announces 10-year deal extension to host Lollapalooza in Chicago
Lightfoot's office said the deal comes with an "estimated future financial impact of nearly $4 billion for the Chicago economy."
Mary Alice, Emmy and Tony winning actress, dead at 85
She won a Tony Award for her starring role in "Fences" on Broadway, and an Emmy Award for her supporting role in the TV series "I'll Fly Away."
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Athletes Unlimited, The Player-Run Softball League Is In Full Swing In Rosemont
Athletes Unlimited is back in Rosemont through the end of August. This unique professional league is run by the players and the roster is re-drafted every week. Matt Zahn caught up with former Northwestern standout Rachel Lewis as she makes the transition to the pros.
St. Nicholas Cathedral School receives $10,000 to help recently arrived children from Ukraine
The money will help with tuition and other costs of welcoming Ukrainian refugee students.
Man shot, injured trying to stop catalytic converter theft in West Rogers Park
It happened at 6:00 Monday mornings at Oakley, just north of Touhy. Police said a 54-year-old man saw a man underneath his Toyota Prius.
Driver of party bus that rammed into 13 vehicles in Lakeview expected in court Monday
Gregory Baldwin, 45, is expected in court on Monday. He is charged with one felony count of criminal damage to government property, one misdemeanor count of reckless driving and one misdemeanor count of leaving the scene. He was also cited with failure to reduce speed and disregarding a traffic control light, police said.
Cargo plane's wing hits light pole at O'Hare
The wing of a cargo plane hit a light pole at O'Hare International Airport over the weekend.
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