Cook County Clerk help desk offering free legal advice to homeowners
Cook County homeowners are now able to get free legal advice for questions concerning their homes.
Real Estate
Homeowner sends warning to people getting their first house, expensive problems that could lie ahead
"I have little kids. And I don't know what to do."
'That's Right Around The Corner': Chicago Real Estate Group Says More Will Return To The Office This Spring
"By early spring, we are going to have a lot more people back into the city"
Some Landlords, Leasing Teams Offering New Amenities To Get People Back To Empty Downtown Offices
Experts say flashy amenities may be a remedy for those empty offices downtown. CBS 2's Tim McNicholas showed us how some landlords and leasing teams are thinking outside the box.
In Hot Market, Some Home Buyers Are Being Pressured To Purchase Without Professional Inspections -- And They're Getting Burned
A hot real estate market is burning buyers, and some are skipping professional home inspections - with the goal of closing quick to avoid being outbid.
Why Are There No Houses To Buy?
Though housing prices have soared in many parts of the country, and inventory is way down, real estate sales may still be stronger in 2021.
Real Estate Market Struggling During COVID-19 Pandemic, With Ban On Open Houses
CBS 2 Morning Insider Tim McNicholas has learned the struggling market has even resulted in some furloughs.
Court Tosses $4 Million Copyright Award Against Zillow
Zillow faced a 2015 lawsuit from Rosemont, Illinois-based VHT, the nation's largest professional real estate photography studio. VHT said Zillow's use of its photos violated VHT's copyright.
Development In Humboldt Park Sparks Discussions Of Gentrification
Back in 2010, the average price for a home in this community was about $175,000. Eight years later it has climbed to $467,000.
Emanuel Launches Initiative To Help Chicago Home Buyers
Want to buy your first house, but the down payment and closing costs are too steep? The city wants to help, with a handout worth thousands of dollars. CBS 2's Mike Parker explains how you can cash in.
Scammers 'Hijack' Real-Estate Listings, Trick Would-Be Renters Into Sending Money
Some of the ads on local websites are phony, with pirated home details. It's already cost some victims thousands of dollars. CBS 2's Dana Kozlov reports.
Murder Of Arkansas Realtor Alarms Local Agents, Say Safety Precautions Needed
The kidnapping and murder of Beverly Carter in Arkansas has alarmed residential real estate agents here in Chicago. There's a lot of activity on social media and CBS 2's Jim Williams reports they're expressing sympathy and discussing how to stay safe.
Mixed Results: U.S. Housing Market Resembled the 2014 World Cup in June
The latest residential data shows key indicators in housing are mixed. The market is said to be recovering, but not yet recovered.
Houses Selling Like Hotcakes Here And There
Spring 2014 housing indicators tell us that procrastination is not the way forward for buyers.
Pick A Pocket Or Two: February Real Estate Recap
Due to frigid conditions in much of the nation, February's real estate wrap-up required boots and a shovel, as well as deeper pockets.
Montgomery Ward Penthouse On Market For $4.75 Million
The upper level of the old Montgomery Ward building, once the tallest building in Chicago, is now on the market.
Trump Testifies In Dispute Over Condo Sales At Namesake Skyscraper
The real estate magnate -- who gained famed for scrutinizing contestants and firing ones he deemed incompetent on his "Apprentice" TV show -- was the one on the hot seat as a plaintiff's attorney grilled him over allegations he had engaged in a bait-and-switch.
Why You Should Wait Until 2016 To Sell Your Home
Planning to sell your home? You may want to wait until 2016 before listing it.
Chicagoans: How To Be A Thought Leader In Your Industry
To be the best in Chicago, you have to think like the best in Chicago.
Investment Firm Buys Southland Homes In $28 Million Deal
Tinley Park-based Mack Cos. said it has sold nearly 200 single-family homes in the south and southwest suburbs to an Arizona-based real estate investment trust for $28 million.
Real Estate Agent Sexually Assaulted On Job In Northwest Indiana
A real estate agent showing a property in Northwest Indiana was sexually assaulted by two prospective clients.
Rising Tax Revenues Helping Narrow City's Budget Gap
The Emanuel Administration says it's seeing an increase in tax revenues, and that is improving the City's budget picture, at least a bit.
Chicago Area Home Sales, Prices Up In May
It's what thousands of families across the Chicago area have been waiting to hear: home prices and home sales are both up. Those are two encouraging signs that the housing market is rebounding in Chicago.
Mysterious Ad Promotes Homeowner-Relief Plan
Somebody is pushing a sweeping plan to give American homeowners low-interest loans over decades. Who's behind it? CBS 2's Dorothy Tucker reports.
Home Seller Offers To Pick Up Buyer's Bar Tab
Lots of food and drink may seal an atypical deal on a north suburban Glenview home.
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More than 1,500 killed as powerful quakes rock Turkey and Syria
A frantic search is on for an untold number more trapped in rubble. Thousands more were injured. Many nations were offering aid – including Ukraine.
16-year-old boy shot, killed in North Lawndale
Police are still looking for the shooters.
Aurora man in critical condition after being shot by police multiple times
Police say the man was armed with multiple knives and charged an officer, who then shot him.
Chicago First Alert Weather: More mild weather
Some areas may see patchy fog Monday morning.
Federal authorities collecting debris from downed suspected Chinese spy balloon
CBS 2 Political Investigator Dana Kozlov found there is increasing partisan divide over how it was handled.
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Aurora man in critical condition after being shot by police multiple times
Police say the man was armed with multiple knives and charged an officer, who then shot him.
Grammys 2023: List of winners and nominees
The Grammys air live from Los Angeles Sunday at 8 p.m. ET on CBS, and stream live and on-demand on Paramount+. Beyoncé leads the pack with nine nominations.
Major 7.8 earthquake rocks Turkey and Syria, killing more than 600
The death toll was rising steadily in both countries. A frantic search for survivors is underway. The U.S. and Ukraine are among the many nations offering assistance.
More than 1,500 killed as powerful quakes rock Turkey and Syria
A frantic search is on for an untold number more trapped in rubble. Thousands more were injured. Many nations were offering aid – including Ukraine.
Chicago First Alert Weather: More mild weather
Some areas may see patchy fog Monday morning.
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CPD sergeant seen in jail beating video was also involved in wrong raid, body-slamming
We first showed you the video earlier this week. It was recorded in May 2019 and shows Damien Stewart being punched by officers.
Getting Hosed: Rogers Park woman going to court over inflated water bill
Connie Abels has been waiting five years for her hearing.
After Memphis SCORPION unit, watchdogs take issue with Chicago Police specialized units
Watchdogs say the CPD unit most closely resembling the unit in Memphis was disbanded after an investigation led to charges and prison sentences.
Feds retrieve nearly $400,000 in unpaid wages for Aurora store employees
Wage theft is the biggest type of theft adding up to $50B nationwide and tens of millions of dollars a year in Illinois.
Tylenol murders: Investigators order new DNA tests on key evidence
Beginning on Sept. 29, 1982, and over the next week, seven people were murdered in the Chicago area after unknowingly taking Tylenol pills that were spiked by a killer.
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Suspected Chinese spy balloon shot down off South Carolina coast
Secretary of Defense Lloyd Austin said President Biden authorized the operation to shoot down the balloon.
Mayoral candidates square off at forum at South Side church
Eight of the nine candidates took part in the forum.
Illinois Sex Offender Registry policies fall short of other states in many respects
The whole point of the registry is to protect the public – and it can't very well do that without the right information.
Lawmakers, survivors of Highland Park shooting vow to continue fight against gun violence
"Highland Park was a turning point in the national debate. It was time for us to come together and finally do something," U.S. Sen. Dick Durbin said.
Blinken postpones trip to China as balloon flies over U.S.
Secretary of State Antony Blinken has postponed a planned high-stakes weekend diplomatic trip to China.
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Family shocked after toddler suffers dangerous lead poisoning from their apartment
The young boy's lead levels were so high that he may not be able to live a normal life.
US officials telling owners not to drive old Hondas until air bags are fixed
Honda and the U.S. government are urging owners of about 8,200 older vehicles not to drive them until dangerous air bag inflators are replaced.
Cook County Sheriff's office issues warning about telephone scam
In the telephone scam, a caller impersonates a Sheriff's office employee.
Banana Boat sunscreen expands recall over concerns about benzene
The Food and Drug Administration classifies benzene as a carcinogen.
Man whose home was hit by tornado says Window Depot of Chicago's repair job was shoddy
We have been investigating Window Depot USA of Chicago for weeks – with reports of multiple people who say they were scammed out of their money.
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Family shocked after toddler suffers dangerous lead poisoning from their apartment
The young boy's lead levels were so high that he may not be able to live a normal life.
Biden administration plans to end COVID-19 emergency declarations May 11
Former President Trump first declared a national emergency on March 13, 2020.
What you need to know before watching videos showing police brutality
Watching such videos can be traumatic – affecting your mental and physical health.
Dr. Ngozi Ezike reflects, three years after first official Illinois COVID-19 case
The first major COVID challenge for Dr. Ezike came three years ago Tuesday.
Debunking tripledemic misconceptions with an Illinois immunologist
March 2023 will mark three years since health officials declared COVID-19 a pandemic. Now, high case numbers of both flu and RSV are in the mix, creating what some people are calling a "tripledemic."
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It's business as usual for Little Village's Discount Mall, for now
The lease was set to expire at midnight, until another extension was issued. Vendors seek reassurance about next steps.
Bed Bath & Beyond to close five suburban stores
There are 87 closures coming nationwide. These closures are in addition to the 150 already announced back in August.
Groupon laying off another 500 employees
Groupon announced another 500 layoffs last August when the company first announced its restructuring plans.
Chicago woman's lawsuit: Fireball Cinnamon mini bottles are "misleading" due to lack of whiskey
The mini-bottles, unlike the larger ones, do not contain any whiskey.
The Bellevue to replace Tavern on Rush in Gold Coast
Artist's renderings were released Thursday of the interior and exterior plan for The Bellevue.
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Zach LaVine scores 36 as Bulls beat Trail Blazers 129-121
The Chicago Bulls tried all sorts of defensive coverages on Damian Lillard. He kept scoring anyway. Just not enough to hold down Zach LaVine and company.
Tommy Rees leaving Notre Dame to become Alabama offensive coordinator
The South Bend Tribune was first to report that Rees was leaving his alma mater to join coach Nick Saban's Crimson Tide.
2-3-23: Remembering His Airness' greatest moments on Michael Jordan Day
What's your favorite moment of Jordan's career?
Former Sky guard Courtney Vandersloot going to New York
New York, one of the WNBA's original franchises, has never won a title.
Dosunmu, White lead way as Bulls beat Hornets
The Bulls used a big third quarter to turn a four-point halftime lead into an 85-70 advantage heading to the fourth.
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Beyoncé surpasses the record for most Grammy wins of all time
With her fourth Grammy of the night, the singer surpassed the record set by the late Hungarian-British conductor Georg Solti for the most Grammy wins of all time.
Viola Davis achieves EGOT status with Grammy win for audiobook
Davis has previously won an Oscar for best supporting actress for "Fences," an Emmy for her role as Annalise Keating in "How to Get Away with Murder" and two Tony awards.
Grammys 2023: List of winners and nominees
Harry Styles took home the coveted award for album of the year and Beyoncé became the most decorated artist in Grammy history.
2023 Grammys: How to watch Beyoncé vs. Adele, Bad Bunny and more
Beyoncé and Adele will once again contend for top honors, while Lizzo and Harry Styles return and Bad Bunny makes history.
Beyoncé, several of music's biggest names in the running for top honors at GRAMMYs
Several of music's biggest names, including Beyoncé, are in the running for the night's top honors - Harry Styles, Mary J. Blige, Kendrick Lamar, ABBA and Lizzo are all among the nominees in for album of the year. Adele joins them in the record of the year competition.
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16-year-old boy shot, killed in North Lawndale
Around 8:30 p.m., police said two men got out of a dark sedan in the 2200 block of South Keeler Street, around 8:30 p.m. and started shooting.
Aurora man in critical condition after being shot by police multiple times
An Aurora man is fighting for his life after he was shot multiple times by police Sunday. Relatives say it was a mental health situation that spiraled out of control.
Chicago First Alert Weather: More mild weather
CBS 2 meteorologist Laura Bannon has the forecast.
Woman carjacked at gunpoint by group of men on North Side
The woman was sitting in the driver's seat of a parked Maserati when she was approached by four or five men just before midnight.
Chicago police warn of thieves robbing drivers near ATMs, gas stations
There have been at least 15 carjackings and robberies like this near ATMs this year alone, with four robberies in less the two hours Saturday morning.
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