American Airlines Flight From O'Hare To D.C. Diverted To Pittsburgh
An American Airlines flight from O'Hare was diverted to Pittsburgh Saturday morning because of a mechanical issue.
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Lombard Woman Lost 2 Brothers In Pittsburgh Synagogue Massacre
Funerals begin today for victims of the shooting massacre at a Pittsburgh synagogue, including two men with ties to the Chicago area.
Local Jewish Communities to Hold Vigils For Pittsburgh Victims
Monday night, Skokie community members will hold a vigil and rally in the parking lot of Temple Beth Israel to honor the victims of the Pittsburgh synagogue shooting.
Pittsburgh Synagogue Attack Strikes Fear In Chicago Area
The Anti-Defamation League is calling it the deadliest attack on the Jewish community in American history, one that is striking fear in the Chicago area.
Pittsburgh Synagogue Shooting Victims Remembered At Vigil In Federal Plaza
Among the people attending the vigil is a woman who grew up in Pittsburgh and knows two victims of the shooting.
Increased Security For Synagogues After Pittsburgh Mass Shooting Saturday
Chicago police said they are closely monitoring the situation and are providing what they call "special attention" to synagogues throughout the city.
Eleven Dead, Others Shot At Pittsburgh Synagogue
At least Eight people have been killed and a number of others injured after a shooting situation at The Tree of Life Synagogue in Pittsburgh on Saturday.
One U.S. Airport Now Letting Unticketed People Past Security
The experiment is happening at Pittsburgh International Airport. WBBM's Bob Roberts reports.
Umpire From Oak Lawn Saves Woman Who Tried To Jump Off Pittsburgh Bridge
John Tumpane's grandmother, Kathryn Tokars, said it's just like her grandson to stop and help someone.
Memo: Pittsburgh Thinks Climate Change Is Real
President Donald J. Trump on Thursday put the world on notice that the United States is withdrawing from the Paris climate change accord.
Giant Anti-Trump Sign Stolen From Man's Yard
The sign, showing the Statue of Liberty punching President Donald Trump in the face, was stolen from a Pittsburgh resident's front yard.
Creator Of McDonald's Flagship Sandwich, The Big Mac, Dies
Michael James "Jim" Delligatti, the McDonald's franchisee who created the Big Mac nearly 50 years ago, died Monday at home in Pittsburgh. Delligatti, who according to his son ate at least one 540-calorie Big Mac a week for decades, was 98.
Pennsylvania Police Seek Help Identifying Assault Suspect Caught On Tape
Arnold Police are asking for the public's help in identifying a man caught on camera assaulting a child.
Pittsburgh's Road To The NCAA Tournament
After missing out on the NCAA Tournament last season, the Panthers are back. It wasn't an easy road, and their place in the field was never truly secure. How did they do it?
FBI's Violent Crime Statistics For Every City In America
The FBI's violent crime report is not a ranking — there are no winners, no losers. Mostly, these statistics are here to help individual cities track their crime over long periods of time...
Jake Arrieta Has Time For Cubs Fans As He And Teammates Leave Wrigley
Diehard Cubs fans gathered outside the ballpark to try for autographs and photos and to cheer as players, coaches and executives boarded buses to O'Hare.
Heinz Buying Kraft In Deal To Create $28 Billion Food Giant
H.J. Heinz Co. is buying Northfield-based Kraft Foods, creating one of the largest food and beverage companies in the world with annual revenue in excess of $28 billion.
Robinson's Late Runner Helps Pitt Tops No. 8 Notre Dame
Pittsburgh guard James Robinson hit a runner with 12 seconds remaining to give the Panthers the lead for good.
Niagara Women's Basketball Team Rescued After Bus Was Stranded In Snow
The team was stuck on its bus for more than 30 hours on the New York State Thruway.
Arrieta Outpitches Lackey As Cubs Beat Cards, 3-1
Jake Arrieta threw seven innings of two-hit ball while striking out 10.
Blackhawks-Capitals Winter Classic Matchup To Be Held At Nationals Park
The puck will drop at noon CT on New Year's Day 2015.
Roger Goodell Defends 2-Game Suspension Of Ray Rice
"It has to be consistent with other cases," Roger Goodell says. "And it was in this matter."
Levine: Leadership Evolving On Cubs
"I can't say who the leader will be here, but that will happen on its own," reliever Jose Veras says.
Ostrowski: Your Bears Draft Cheat Sheet
Joe Ostrowski scoured 50 mock drafts. Who's everyone predicting the Bears will select?
Duke-Wisconsin Headlines 2014 ACC-Big Ten Challenge
Ohio State makes a visit to Louisville in another marquee matchup.
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2 killed, 7 injured in mass shooting downtown; suspect in custody
A suspect is in custody after two people were killed and seven others were injured during a mass shooting downtown Thursday night.
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.
Protest planned for 13-year-old shot by police while fleeing suspected stolen vehicle
A protest is planned tonight at 6 P.M. outside of police headquarters in response to a Chicago police officer shooting a teenager Wednesday night.
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.
The Night Ministry transforming lives of city's homeless by bringing services directly to them
"They did for me in two months what I couldn't do in eight years," said Teresa, one of The Night Ministry's street medicine clients.
Police search for 3 suspects in CTA Brown Line robbery in the Loop
Police are searching for three people who robbed a passenger on the Brown Line in the Loop.
University of Chicago men's, women's tennis teams rank No. 1 in their region for first time
For the first time in school history, both teams are ranked number one in their region in Division III.
McDonald's at State and Chicago shut down over hazardous electrical conditions
The McDonald's location at Chicago and State Street is still shut down.
Chicago First Alert Weather; Wind advisory for some areas through 7 p.m.
According to the National Weather Service, southwest winds of 20 to 30 mph are expected, with gusts of up to 45 mph.
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.
Bill to help baby formula shortage on President Biden's desk
A bill to ease the baby formula shortage is now on President Biden's desk after the Senate approved it Thursday night.
Naperville high school senior receives big grant for her work in the community
A bit of suspense at Metea Valley High School in Naperville Friday.
Chicago First Alert Weather: Thunderstorms Friday afternoon and evening
Storm chances are on the way.
2''s Got Your Ticket: "To Kill A Mockingbird" comes to the Netherlander Theatre
"To Kill A Mockingbird" is an American classic.
Chicago First Alert Weather: Warm, windy evening
Windy & warm this evening with a very small chance of an isolated storm well south of I-80.
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.
Fiery crash involving 2 cars and semi truck causing delays on I-80/94 on Calumet Avenue
The cause of the crash is unknown at this time.
Chicago Food Truck Fest returns Friday to Daley Plaza
"The Chicago Food Truck Festival showcases the city's food truck industry and the resilient entrepreneurs behind it."
Chicago First Alert Weather: Breezy overnight, lows in the 60s
Other than an isolated chance for a shower, we'll be just warm and breezy overnight.
New curfew for Millennium Park now in effect for kids under 18
Children under the age of 18 will need to be accompanied by an adult following last week's chaos.
Man dies after being pulled from Lake Michigan near South Side's Calumet Park
He had gone into the water with friends, police said.
Chicago police shoot 13-year-old boy who fled from stolen vehicle wanted in Oak Park auto theft
By all accounts at this point, the teen was unarmed when he was shot by police.
Cubs lose to Diamondbacks, drop second straight
Zac Gallen pitched five effective innings, Daulton Varsho homered and the Arizona Diamondbacks beat the Cubs on Thursday night.
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2 killed, 7 injured in mass shooting downtown; suspect in custody
A suspect is in custody after two people were killed and seven others were injured during a mass shooting downtown Thursday night.
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.
Protest planned for 13-year-old shot by police while fleeing suspected stolen vehicle
A protest is planned tonight at 6 P.M. outside of police headquarters in response to a Chicago police officer shooting a teenager Wednesday night.
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.
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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.
KN95 masks that failed federal testing for health care workers were given to CPS schools in Omicron surge
A teacher brought concerns about the masks received in schools in January to the attention of CBS 2 News.
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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.
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.
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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University of Chicago men's, women's tennis teams rank No. 1 in their region for first time
For the first time in school history, both teams are ranked number one in their region in Division III.
Cubs lose to Diamondbacks, drop second straight
Zac Gallen pitched five effective innings, Daulton Varsho homered and the Arizona Diamondbacks beat the Cubs on Thursday night.
White Sox finish 3-game series with 7-4 victory over the Royals
Luis Robert homered and drove in four runs as the Chicago White Sox rallied past the Kansas City City Royals 7-4 Thursday to win the five-game series.
Two Chicago area college players hope to make their mark next month at the NBA draft combine
"Even though teams are interviewing me, it's almost like I'm interviewing them as well, trying to learn."
Quigley misfires on game's final shot, Sky lose to Seattle Storm
Ezi Magbegor scored 21 points, Breanna Stewart added 13 and the Seattle Storm held on to beat the Chicago Sky on Wednesday night.
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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 Mass Shooting: Gunman Had Glock Fitted With Extra Ammo
CBS 2 Investigator Megan Hickey explains what led to the pure terror and chaos at State and Chicago.
Mother of youngest victim of downtown mass shooting wants answers
When her 17-year-old son was wounded in the mass shooting that killed two people and injured seven others, Kimberly Saunders was just steps away. Hours later, she spoke to CBS 2 about how she joined in efforts to safe his life.
Chicago group helping transforming lives the homeless
The Night Ministry, in Bucktown, has been serving Chicago's homeless population for nearly half a century. It's among the first Chicago non-profits to bring services directly to those in need. CBS 2's Suzanne Le Mignot shows us how the organization's work is transforming lives.
McDonald's State and Chicago location closed over hazardous electrical conditions
The McDonald's location at Chicago and State Street is still shut down.
Chicago First Alert Weather: Showers and storms coming through tonight
CBS 2 Chief Meteorologist Albert Ramon has the latest forecast.
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