NW Indiana Property Owner Finds Man's Body After Snowstorm
The man's body was found after a winter storm dropped up to 18 inches of snow near Valparaiso.
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Porter County, Indiana Sheriff's Officer Gets Medal Of Honor For Rescue Efforts After House Explosion
A Porter County, Indiana sheriff's officer called it nothing short of a miracle that he was nearby when a gas explosion leveled a house.
NW Indiana Man Convicted In 2 Teens' Armed Robbery Killings
A Porter County jury found 19-year-old Connor Kerner guilty Thursday of two counts each of murder and murder in perpetration of a robbery, among other charges.
Barbershops, Salons Now Open In Porter County, But With Restrictions
"To have to shut down in two days was very difficult for our staff and employees so we're very happy to get going."
Coronavirus Closings: Porter County Schools, Munster, Lake Central School District In Northwest Indiana Shutting For 4 Weeks Over COVID-19
Lake Central School Corporation and all public schools in Porter County will close for four weeks starting Monday.
Porter, Indiana Patient Tests Negative For Coronavirus
This person was "seeking medical attention and revealed a travel history and physical symptoms that met the established CDC criteria for novel coronavirus."
Test Results Expected Thursday For Potential Coronavirus Case In Porter County, Indiana
Test results are expected Thursday on a potential case of Wuhan coronavirus in Northwest Indiana.
Joshua Moser Charged With Stabbing Former Co-Worker After He Was Fired From Valparaiso KFC
A former KFC employee has been formally charged with aggravated battery, for allegedly stabbing a former co-worker Wednesday afternoon in Valparaiso, Indiana.
Portage Police Officer Charged With Domestic Battery
A police officer with the Porter County Sheriff's Office was charged with domestic battery following a physical altercation with his girlfriend over the weekend.
Drivers Speed Past Stopped School Buses Alarming Parents
"When you're sitting here and you're watching your kid get off and there's traffic going 50 miles (per hour) past them, it's unnerving."
Former Porter County Officer Sentenced To 15 Months In Prison For Stealing Nearly $188,000
Former Indiana officer Larry LaFlower was sentenced to 15 months in prison for stealing nearly $188,000.
Chicago Forecast: Winter Storm Warning, 8-12 Inches Possible
Ed Curran says even if Chicago is not hit by the blizzard, the storm could be a disruptive and dangerous when winds pick up.
Porter County Clerk Urged To Resign Amidst Election Problems
Voters in Porter County, Indiana are calling for Clerk Karen Martin to resign after an Election Day disaster that has lasted days.
Porter County, Indiana Wants FBI To Probe Election Woes
Plagued by a long list of Election Day problems, commissioners in Porter, Indiana have asked the FBI to investigate what's been described as "scores of alleged violations in Indiana Election Law" following Tuesday's elections.
Porter County Officials Ask FBI To Investigate Election Day Problems, With Results Still Not In
Numerous people who have worked on Porter County elections for the past few decades have said Tuesday's election was the worst they have ever seen.
Porter County Indiana Waits For Election Results Nearly 24 Hours Later
The ballot count has been delayed due to polling place staffing issues and problems with absentee ballots.
Still No Elections Results In Porter County, Indiana
No election winners have been declared in Porter County, Ind., due to massive delays in the ballot counting.
12 Northwest Indiana Polling Places To Stay Open Late
A dozen polling places in Porter County, Indiana, will stay open later than normal, after problems that forced them to open late.
Porter County Sheriff's Deputy Fires Shots After Motorcycle Chase
A Porter County Sheriff's deputy fired shots at a motorcyclist who pointed a gun at him early Monday, after fleeing a traffic stop and crashing into a sign.
Surveillance Photos Released After Skimming Device Found At A Porter County Gas Station
The Porter County Sheriff's office has just released surveillance photos of four people wanted for questioning after a credit card skimmer was found at a gas station.
Cops: Car Hits Truck, Then Utility Pole; Driver Seriously Injured
A driver seriously injured when a car crashed into a utility pole Monday afternoon in northwest Indiana is believed to be the same driver involved in a hit-and-run crash moments earlier.
Former Porter County Sheriff's Officer Charged With Battering Son
Curtis Jones is charged with battery resulting in serious bodily injury to a person less than 14 years, aggravated battery, and neglect.
Passed-Out Motorist Leads Indiana Cops To Meth Lab
Elliot Koss had slurred speech, "great difficulty answering questions" and appeared to be under the influence of narcotics, police said.
Chicago FBI Employee Charged With Sexual Assault
James Luttinen, 33, faces a level 3 felony count of rape, according to the Porter County sheriff's office.
2 Joggers Struck — 1 Fatally — By Corvette In NW Indiana
The two women were jogging east on County Road 1200 North near 370 East about 2 p.m. in unincorporated Jackson Township when the Corvette came over a hill from the west and the driver lost control when he saw them in his path.
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Expert: Risk for monkeypox is low for overall population
It has been almost three months since city leaders dropped COVID-19 restrictions – but as we head toward summer, experts warn we could see more COVID cases.
Starbucks joins McDonald's in exiting Russia
After pausing operations in March, caffeine brand completes departure and condemns "horrific attacks on Ukraine."
Pfizer says 3 of its COVID shots give kids under 5 strong protection
The company says it'll give U.S. regulators the data soon. Moderna is already seeking U.S. clearance to vaccinate kids 5 and under.
1 dead, 31 wounded in weekend shootings across Chicago
At least one person is dead and 31 are wounded in weekend shootings across the city as of Sunday evening.
Mental Health First Aid helps adults identify and assist children experiencing mental health crisis
Even children are learning to speak up about their struggles but sometimes grown-ups don't know how to help.
Driver killed after Metra MD-N line hits dump truck, partially derails in Grayslake; extensive delays expected
Inbound and outbound train movement has been halted near Grayslake.
City Council committee expected to vote on Bally's plan for River West casino Monday
The chairman of the council's Special Casino Committee has left the door open for another possible delay in the vote.
Back porch catches fire at apartment building in Albany Park
The cause of the fire is unknown at this time.
Chicago First Alert Weather: Cool conditions continue
Monday's high temperatures will be in the low 60s with cloudy skies in the afternoon.
16-year-old boy shot in East Garfield Park
Police said the teen was outside, in the 3300 block of West Madison Street around 11:30 p.m., when shots were fired.
Anderson's HR hushes Yankees, lifts Sox to twinbill sweep
Tim Anderson hit a three-run homer and then put a finger to his lips to silence fans booing and chanting "Jackie" at him, capping a tumultuous weekend at Yankee Stadium and helping the Chicago White Sox beat New York Sunday night for a doubleheader sweep.
Mallory Pugh scores first goal of season as Red Stars beat Orlando Pride
Mallory Pugh and the Red Stars took on the Orlando Pride in NWSL action Sunday.
Wolves top Milwaukee Admirals again in Game 2 of AHL Central Division Finals
The Wolves were ready to flex on the Milwaukee Admirals Sunday in Game 2 of the AHL Central Division Finals.
Woman runs Chicago Spring Half Marathon for home country of Ukraine
Thousands of runners gathered downtown Sunday for the 13th annual Life Time Chicago Spring Half Marathon.
Northwestern women's softball team beats McNeese State, advances to NCAA Super Regional
The Northwestern Wildcats women's softball team was looking to clinch a trip to the NCAA Super Regionals Sunday – and clinch they did.
Fire fall to NYCFC after being outshot
Héber Araujo dos Santos scored on a penalty kick in the 28th minute and Sean Johnson made it stand up as New York City FC defeated the Chicago Fire on Sunday.
Pinball master Raymond Davidson seeks to defend standing at World Pinball Championship
After a three-year pandemic hiatus, the World Pinball Championship is back this week in Fort Myers, Florida.
Man's body pulled from Lake Michigan offshore from Wilmette
At 4:13 p.m., the Wilmette fire and police departments at an unspecified point on the lakefront after a boater reported finding a dead body about a mile offshore.
Candace Parker's triple-double propels Sky past Washington
Candace Parker finished with her second career triple-double and the Chicago Sky pulled away in the second half to beat the Washington Mystics on Sunday.
Ransomware attacks have been on rise, and CBS 2 has found out why schools are especially vulnerable
CPS officials said a technology vendor, Battelle for Kids, was the victim of a ransomware attack last December, on a server that stores course information and evaluations.
Boys, ages 13 and 16, shot and wounded in South Shore
At 3:56 p.m., the boys were walking down the street in the 7700 block of South Essex Avenue when they heard shots and felt pain.
Greek Heritage Parade takes to streets, celebrates 200 years since Greek Declaration of Independence
This year marks 200 years since the Greek Declaration of Independence from the Ottoman Empire.
White Sox take first game of doubleheader against Yankees
Johnny Cueto pitched six more scoreless innings, AJ Pollock hit a tiebreaking home run off Aroldis Chapman in the ninth and the Chicago White Sox beat the New York Yankees on a calm Sunday in the first game of a doubleheader.
Thomas wins 2nd PGA title in playoff after 7-shot rally
Thomas matched a PGA Championship record Sunday when he rallied from a seven-shot deficit at Southern Hills, and then saved his most exquisite shot-making for a three-hole playoff to defeat Will Zalatoris.
Going to college with a "Hope" scholarship
Hope Chicago aims to send 30,000 students and parents to college for free in the next decade. Hope Toledo has already begun the mission.
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Expert: Risk for monkeypox is low for overall population
It has been almost three months since city leaders dropped COVID-19 restrictions – but as we head toward summer, experts warn we could see more COVID cases.
Starbucks joins McDonald's in exiting Russia
After pausing operations in March, caffeine brand completes departure and condemns "horrific attacks on Ukraine."
Pfizer says 3 of its COVID shots give kids under 5 strong protection
The company says it'll give U.S. regulators the data soon. Moderna is already seeking U.S. clearance to vaccinate kids 5 and under.
1 dead, 31 wounded in weekend shootings across Chicago
At least one person is dead and 31 are wounded in weekend shootings across the city as of Sunday evening.
Mental Health First Aid helps adults identify and assist children experiencing mental health crisis
Even children are learning to speak up about their struggles but sometimes grown-ups don't know how to help.
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Ransomware attacks have been on rise, and CBS 2 has found out why schools are especially vulnerable
CPS officials said a technology vendor, Battelle for Kids, was the victim of a ransomware attack last December, on a server that stores course information and evaluations.
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.
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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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Pfizer says 3 of its COVID shots give kids under 5 strong protection
The company says it'll give U.S. regulators the data soon. Moderna is already seeking U.S. clearance to vaccinate kids 5 and under.
Expert: Risk for monkeypox is low for overall population
It has been almost three months since city leaders dropped COVID-19 restrictions – but as we head toward summer, experts warn we could see more COVID cases.
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.
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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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Anderson's HR hushes Yankees, lifts Sox to twinbill sweep
Tim Anderson hit a three-run homer and then put a finger to his lips to silence fans booing and chanting "Jackie" at him, capping a tumultuous weekend at Yankee Stadium and helping the Chicago White Sox beat New York Sunday night for a doubleheader sweep.
Mallory Pugh scores first goal of season as Red Stars beat Orlando Pride
Mallory Pugh and the Red Stars took on the Orlando Pride in NWSL action Sunday.
Wolves top Milwaukee Admirals again in Game 2 of AHL Central Division Finals
The Wolves were ready to flex on the Milwaukee Admirals Sunday in Game 2 of the AHL Central Division Finals.
Northwestern women's softball team beats McNeese State, advances to NCAA Super Regional
The Northwestern Wildcats women's softball team was looking to clinch a trip to the NCAA Super Regionals Sunday – and clinch they did.
Fire fall to NYCFC after being outshot
Héber Araujo dos Santos scored on a penalty kick in the 28th minute and Sean Johnson made it stand up as New York City FC defeated the Chicago Fire on Sunday.
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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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A first aid kit for your mind; mental health solutions addressed right in the classroom
Even children are learning to speak up about their struggles but sometimes grown-ups don't know how to help. Morning Insider Lauren Victory takes a look at a "Mental Health First Aid" solution that's catching fire.
Chicago First Alert Weather: Cool Monday morning
CBS 2 meteorologist Laura Bannon has the forecast.
City Council to vote on Bally's plan for River West casino Monday
The full City Council is scheduled to meet at 10 a.m., the plan is to recess that meeting by 1 p.m., so the Special Casino Committee can meet for a vote, and send it to the full City Council.
Back porch catches fire at apartment building in Albany Park
Massive flames engulfed a back porch of an apartment building in Albany Park early Monday morning.
3 teens injured in shootings over the weekend
A 16-year-old shot was shot in East Garfield Park Sunday night. At 3:56 p.m. Sunday, two teenage boys – one of them 13 – were shot in South Shore.
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