St. Sabina 'Die In' set for Daley Plaza on Thursday
They want to call attention to gun violence in Chicago and call on lawmakers to take a stand.
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Protesters demand better living conditions inside Cook County Jail
No access to soap, restriction on exercise, and first amendment rights being violated are the claims being made by one group about the situation inside the Cook County Jail.
Tyre Nichols' death was a homicide, caused by blunt force trauma, autopsy results show
"The official autopsy report further propels our commitment to seeking justice for this senseless tragedy," said attorneys for the Nichols family in a statement.
Protesters from Highland Park in Washington demanding federal ban on assault weapons
Members of Congress are back from recess, and so are protesters, demanding lawmakers take action after even more mass shootings
Protesters to rally in protection of abortion drug Mifepristone at Federal Plaza
It's one of the dozens of protests we're expecting to see, across the country.
Community leaders protest closure of Chatham Walmart
Community leaders on the South Side say closing the Walmart in Chatham is unacceptable, and they're asking the retail giant to reconsider and meet with neighbors.
Protestors to rally outside Walmart in Chatham after announcement of 4 store closures
They are upset with the company's plans to close four stores in Chicago.
Protestors to rally outside Walmart in Chatham
Protesters will gather outside the Walmart store at 84th and Stewart at 11 a.m.
'Enough is enough'
Northwestern University joined the nationwide walkout. CBS 2's Shardaa Gray was there as students called for gun control.
'Make it make sense'
CBS 2's Andrew Ramos reports customers came out Monday to voice not only their concerns but anger over this rate hike.
'They need to go down on these rates'
With a rate hike on the way, there are fears that more customers will fall behind. CBS 2's Andrew Ramos reports from People's Gas headquarters where a rally was held.
Elmwood Park students stage walk out, protesting school's response to 'potential threat'
Tuesday's demonstration comes just over a week after police said a student brought a gun to school. That student was found about a block from the school and charged.
Activists to hold rally in support of Iranian women in Millennium Park
The grassroots group - Chicago 4 Iran - is joining seventy other cities around the world to honor Women's Day and condemn the recent poisoning attack of hundreds of Iranian school girls.
Workers decry delay in opening Amazon Humboldt Park facility
Workers in Humboldt Park are calling out Amazon, saying they're ready to go to work and are demanding a start date. Activists from "Get to Work," and "Black Workers Matter" were protesting Amazon's delayed opening at its new location near Division and Kostner.
Crowd gathers in Chicago to protest Iranian regime
Similar protests were held elsewhere in the U.S. and Europe as part of a Global Day of Action
Protesters in Chicago call for justice in death of Tyre Nichols
While five Memphis police officers have been fried and charged in the beating death of Nichols, demonstrators still came out to Federal Plaza in Chicago Monday night demanding action. CBS 2's Jermont Terry reports.
Hundreds march through downtown Chicago in solidarity with Iran
The protest comes just one day after Iran executed two more men who were arrested while protesting the country's theocracy.
Hundreds march through downtown Chicago in solidarity with Iran
The protest comes just one day after Iran executed two more men who were arrested while protesting the country's theocracy.
Pilsen residents to protest increase in property tax
Protesters say their taxes have jumped 46% across the ward
Rideshare drivers protest unfair working conditions at O'Hare
Some Lyft and Uber drivers staged a protest and refused airport rides.
Rideshare drivers will protest at O'Hare over working and "inhumane' conditions
The group Justice For App Workers is calling on Uber and Lyft drivers to refuse rides from O'Hare today as part of the labor action.
Protesters march, say CHA has broken promises about Lathrop Homes
The development is still mostly vacant 22 years after the CHA announced plans for redevelopment.
Protesters in Chicago spell out 'Free Iran' in white flags visible to passing planes
Each of the 14,000 flags represents prisoners and journalists who are being held and tortured at prisons across Iran.
Demonstrators gather at Buckingham Fountain in support of protests in Iran
Hundreds gathered to be the voice of Iranians as protests throughout the country enter their seventh week.
Nearly 1,000 people march in Chicago as part of global day of action for Iran
Protests were sparked by the killing of Mahsa Amini, a Kurish-Iranian woman allegedly beaten to death by Iran's morality police for not wearing her headscarf properly.
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Chicago First Alert Weather: Sunny skies, warm winds for Tuesday
A high of 87 degrees in Chicago would be 18 degrees above normal.
Her disability benefits are at risk because she saved for retirement
Her attorney argues that 401k money is not accessible for someone her age. So it shouldn't be counted against her.
Fingerprint on ransom note leads NY police to missing 9-year-old girl
Police matched a fingerprint on a ransom note left at the girl's home to a DWI case from 1999, Gov. Kathy Hochul said.
After man is shot during youth football game, some question whether playing in park is safe
Instead of tackles, the players dodged bullets.
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Driver loses control on Chicago's DuSable Lake Shore Drive, hits bicyclist on trail
Witnesses said a Toyota Prius veered off the roadway, through a guardrail, and onto the Lakefront Trail bike path.
After man is shot during youth football game, some question whether playing in park is safe
Instead of tackles, the players dodged bullets.
With another migrant shelter opening, some demand more attention for Chicago's unhoused
Five more buses arrived in Chicago on Monday alone.
Her disability benefits are at risk because she saved for retirement
Her attorney argues that 401k money is not accessible for someone her age. So it shouldn't be counted against her.
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Victim of botched Chicago police raid in 2017 to get $300,000 settlement
Police raided Sharnia Phillips' home while searching for two gang members who had never lived there.
Despite rise in catalytic converter theft, few arrests made in Chicago
Despite years of city leaders and lawmakers trying to fix the problem, the thieves are almost never caught.
Child care providers face "cliff" with pandemic funds set to expire
The American Rescue Plan funding has helped thousands of child care centers across Illinois pay their staff, upgrade their facilities and keep cots lower for parents.
Feds to fund improvements to keep pedestrians off Chicago area railroad tracks
A total of 39 people were killed trespassing on railroad tracks in Illinois last year alone.
Now-dead man suspected in murder of Romeoville family had lengthy criminal record
Nathaniel Huey Jr.'s criminal past should have been a red flag – including a court order banning him from possessing firearms.
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Matt Gaetz moves to oust McCarthy as House speaker
Rep. Matt Gaetz introduced a motion to vacate the chair Monday, two days after Speaker Kevin McCarthy relied on Democrats to pass a short-term spending bill and avert a shutdown.
Gov. Pritzker calls on President Biden to increase federal support for "overwhelming" migrant crisis
"Governors and mayors from border states have shipped people to our state like cargo in a dehumanizing attempt to score political points," Pritzker wrote.
Victim of botched Chicago police raid in 2017 to get $300,000 settlement
Police raided Sharnia Phillips' home while searching for two gang members who had never lived there.
Trump's civil fraud trial puts his finances in the spotlight. Here's what to know.
Former President Donald Trump, sons Donald Trump Jr. and Eric Trump, and the Trump Organization are fighting a $250 million lawsuit alleging widespread fraud.
Biden tells Congress to "get to work" after averting government shutdown
Hours before a midnight deadline, Congress passed a short-term funding bill to keep the government running for 45 days.
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Nonprofit dance group owed nearly $50,000 for holiday show performance
The company that owed the money also hadn't paid other entities for security and the venue for the show.
Kia, Hyundai models recalled due to fire risk; separate concerns about security flaws persist
Hyundai warned drivers to park their cars outside until they can get the necessary repairs.
Indiana AG sues MV Realty, says company is deceptive
MV Realty is based out of Florida, but operates in Indiana and several other states – including Illinois.
Contractor accused of scamming people in need of housework
They accused James Nesbitt of taking off with deposits without completing jobs and complained he didn't respond to customers.
Getting Hosed: Officials finally address on bad water billing at City Council hearing
The Chicago City Council Finance Committee held a hearing Tuesday with the heads of the Water Management and Finance departments.
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COVID vaccine during pregnancy helps protect newborns, new study finds
The findings are just the latest to show benefits from COVID vaccination during pregnancy.
Teen who's had two lung transplants gets behind-the-scenes tour of Field Museum
Scientists at the Field Museum showed Josh Burton ways he can still have a career without digging in the dirt.
Northwestern researchers get $45M to develop implant to sense and treat cancer
"From a clinical perspective, this could be a game-changing approach to cancer therapy," said Dr. Jonathan Rivnay.
How to get the new COVID vaccine for free, with or without insurance
Americans still have ways to get vaccinated against COVID-19 at no out-of-pocket cost. Here's what to know.
How FDA's top vaccines official is timing his COVID and flu shots
Can you get your COVID booster and flu shot at the same time? Here's what health experts say.
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Autoworkers' strike against Ford leads to layoffs at suburban Chicago stamping plant
The layoffs took effect Saturday, Sept. 30.
Union files labor complaint after Signature Room at former John Hancock closes abruptly
No notice was given to the 132 restaurant employees represented by UNITE HERE Local 1, the union said.
GM and Stellantis plants in Bolingbrook and Naperville join UAW strike
"We're not going to wait around forever for a fair contract," UAW President Shawn Fain said. "The companies know how to make this right."
Workers at Chicago Ford plant worry they may have to walk off the job amid strike
Hundreds of autoworkers gathered Thursday outside the UAW Local 551 headquarters, 13550 S. Torrence Ave., to protest.
Alderman wants moratorium on Dollar Tree stores, says properties are "filthy"
"I want to see a moratorium on these type of businesses opening up in our city," said Ald. Matt O'Shea (19th). "This happens in communities all across the city of Chicago."
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Bulls to begin training camp, preseason with same core in place
There will also be a three-way competition for the starting point guard spot as Lonzo Ball continues his rehab process.
Claypool will remain away from Bears in Week 5, Eberflus says
Claypool was inactive in Week 4 after criticizing the Bears' use of him.
The Bank of America Chicago Marathon Course Map
The 2023 Bank of America Chicago Marathon is on October 8, 2023.
Claddagh Ring Pub pays fans' tab after Chicago Bears loss
The Claddagh Ring Pub on Foster Avenue made good on its promise to pay everyone's tab if the Bears lost Sunday
Russell Wilson throws 3 TDs, Broncos rally from 21 down to top Bears 31-28
Russell Wilson threw for three touchdowns, Wil Lutz kicked a tiebreaking field goal with just under two minutes remaining and the Denver Broncos bounced back from one of the most lopsided losses in franchise history
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Man indicted for murder of Tupac Shakur in 1996 drive-by shooting
A Nevada grand jury indicted Duane "Keffe D" Davis in the long-unsolved killing of rapper Tupac Shakur, prosecutors announced in court Friday.
Actor Michael Gambon, who played Harry Potter's Dumbledore, dies at 82
Michael Gambon, the British-Irish actor who portrayed Dumbledore in the latter 6 of the 8 "Harry Potter" movies, has died after a bout of pneumonia.
Teri Bristol, Chicago house music DJ, dies at 66
Bristol began DJing in Chicago in the 1980s, and paved the way for a generation of other women DJs.
"Survivor" returns for season 45 Wednesday, Sept. 27 at 8 p.m. ET
Through longer weekly episodes, "Survivor" will take a deeper dive into the players' stories as they're stranded on the stunning islands of Fiji.
Hollywood writers, studios reach tentative deal to end strike
Terms of the deal must still be ratified by the WGA's approximately 11,000 members.
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Chicago First Alert Weather: Hot again Tuesday, but it won't last
CBS 2 Chief Meteorologist Albert Ramon has your 10 p.m. First Alert Weather forecast for Monday, Oct. 2, 2023.
Woman's disability benefits at risk because she's saved for retirement
Katie Vree's attorney argues that 401k money is not accessible for someone her age, so it shouldn't be counted against her. CBS 2's Lauren Victory reports.
Colbert, other late shows return as writers' strike ends
Ali Bauman of CBS 2 New York caught up with Stephen Colbert fans outside the Ed Sullivan Theatre in New York.
Former Signature Room workers file a complaint about lack of notice of closure
The Signature Room restaurant at the former John Hancock Center closed abruptly last week.
Layoffs at Chicago area Ford stamping plant amid strike
The layoffs at the Chicago Heights plant took effect Saturday, Sept. 30.
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After man is shot during youth football game, some question whether playing in park is safe
Instead of tackles, the players dodged bullets.
Robbers hold up bank in Chicago suburb shortly before armored truck heist
The FBI says one of the suspects was shot. That person got away.
Monday marks five years since disappearance of postal worker Kierra Coles
Coles was last seen at 81st Street and Vernon Avenue in the Chatham neighborhood – and she was three months pregnant at the time.
Man convicted in 2018 murder of Naperville man dumped in garbage can
Prosecutors have said Ernest Collins, his girlfriend, and her mother plotted to rob and shoot Michael Armendariz, then dumped his body in a garbage can in a vacant home.
Man indicted for murder of Tupac Shakur in 1996 drive-by shooting
A Nevada grand jury indicted Duane "Keffe D" Davis in the long-unsolved killing of rapper Tupac Shakur, prosecutors announced in court Friday.
