Freight train derails in Riverdale
CBS 2's Asal Rezaei reports it is not a hazmat situation. Currently, cranes are working to get the train cars off the tracks.
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At least two people trapped in Riverdale crash
Specifics about injuries were not immediately available, at least one ambulance remained at the scene as of 4:45 p.m.
People trapped in crash on Halsted Street in Riverdale
Specifics about injuries were not immediately available, at least one ambulance remained at the scene as of 4:45 p.m. Kris Habermehl reports from Chopper 2.
4 rideshare drivers carjacked in 16 hours on Far South Side
In each robbery, as soon as the rideshare driver took the carjacker to his destination, he pointed a gun, demanding their belongings and/or car.
Police search for robbers who targeted rideshare drivers on Far South Side
The robberies all happened on Thursday, Jan. 26, in the Far South Side's West Pullman and Riverdale neighborhoods.
FBI searches home of Riverdale mayor
A spokeswoman confirmed the FBI had "engaged in court-authorized law enforcement activity" in Riverdale on Tuesday, but had no further information.
Sources: FBI searches home of Riverdale Mayor
A spokeswoman confirmed the FBI had "engaged in court-authorized law enforcement activity" in Riverdale on Tuesday, but had no further information.
Man In Serious Condition, Woman Injured After Shooting In Eden Green
A man was seriously injured, and a woman was also wounded after being shot in the Eden Green neighborhood Saturday night.
Sabrina Spellman Makes An Appearance On The CW's Riverdale; Kiernan Shipka Reveals 'Fans Will Get Some Clarity'
Kiernan Shipka talks about her guest appearance as Sabrina Spellman in a bewitching crossover episode of Riverdale.
Landlord Is In Debt To Village Of Riverdale, And Tenants Say They're Being Threatened With Water Shutoff
A building owner in south suburban Riverdale owes the village thousands of dollars, and now, the village may be going after the building's tenants – with what had been plans to shut off their water Wednesday because of their landlord's mistake.
Multimillion-Dollar Plan In The Works To Fix Up Troubled Concordia Place Housing Development, But Residents Are Skeptical
There is now a multimillion-dollar plan to upgrade every home at a troubled low-income apartment complex on the city's Far South Side.
Maintenance Problems At Concordia Place Housing Development Go Back Years, Rainbow/PUSH Working For Change
Broken staircases, mildew, rodents – those are just a few of the reasons a Far South Side Section 8 housing complex has failed multiple city inspections.
Rainbow PUSH Says Concordia Place Has Agreed To Repair Mold, Mice, And Other Issues -- But It Could Take Months
A plan is finally in place to fix the mold, mice, and mismanagement at a Far South Side Section 8 low-income housing complex.
U.S. Lawmakers Demand HUD 'Swiftly Examine' Mold, Rodents, Other Issues At Concordia Place Apartments
After several reports by CBS 2 shedding light on mice, decay, and mold at the Concordia Place apartments on the Far South Side, lawmakers are taking action.
Rev. Jesse Jackson Meets With Residents Amid Complaints Of Mold, Mice, Mismanagement At Concordia Place Apartments
Mold, mice, and a lack of proper management – that is what residents at a low-income housing complex on the city's Far South Side say they're enduring.
Residents Furious After Dumpsters Are Hauled Off At Low-Income Housing Complex, Not Returned For Days
A private trash company hauled away the dumpsters from a low-income housing complex this past Friday, and no one provided any replacements until this week.
FBI Offers Reward For Arrest Of Suspects In Murder Of Nicholas Dukes In Riverdale
The FBI is offering a reward for two men suspected in a murder in south suburban Riverdale.
Man Shot And Killed In School Parking Lot On Far South Side
A man was found shot to death late Wednesday night near DuBois Elementary School in the Riverdale neighborhood on the Far South Side.
Great-Aunt Demands Justice In Murder Of A Brother And Sister In Riverdale; Manhunt Continues For Father Of Sister's Baby
For the first time, we are hearing from the great-aunt of a brother and sister who were shot dead over Thanksgiving weekend in the south suburbs.
FBI Asking For Help Finding Clarence Hebron, Accused Of Abducting Son After Double Murder
The FBI is asking for help find Clarence Hebron, who is accused of murdering his girlfriend and her brother before abducting his 1-year-old son.
COVID-19 Cases At Post Offices May Be To Blame For Spotty Mail Service In Riverdale And Several Other Places
Spotty mail service has people in the south suburbs fired up – and worried about the holiday season.
Boy Abducted After His Mother's Murder Now Safe; Manhunt Continues For Boy's Father
After police say his mother and uncle were murdered and he was abducted, 1-year-old K'Marion Hebron is now safe. The man accused of taking him and killing his mother and uncle was still on the run Friday night.
AMBER Alert Update: 1-Year-Old K'marion Hebron Located Safely After Double Homicide In Riverdale
Authorities have issued an AMBER Alert for a 1-year-old boy who was kidnapped after a double homicide in south suburban Riverdale.
Family Seeks Help In Finding Missing Riverdale Woman Davane Gross
Family members were desperate Sunday to find a Riverdale woman who vanished in Chicago more than a week ago.
Family Of Missing Woman Fear The Worst As A Burned Body Is Found In Riverdale
The crime scene is right across the street from where family said Catledge used to live in Riverdale.
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Girl who beat cancer travels to watch Bears game in Kansas City
Sophie Nieves, 12, battled Leukemia for more than two years and was just declared cancer-free last month.
Walgreens apologizes for canceling COVID-19 vaccine appointments
In a statement, a spokesperson said, "We are aware of some locations where appointments had to be rescheduled due to delays in supply."
Funeral for Hillcrest High School student to be held next week
Marshawn Mitchell, 14, was shot multiple times outside of his school's homecoming football game on Sept. 15.
86-year-old man killed in Auburn Gresham shooting
Neighbors and family described Charles Hobson Sr. as a caring grandfather-figure and "man of God."
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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."
86-year-old man killed in Auburn Gresham shooting
Chicago police said the victim was found outside with a gunshot wound to the left thigh.
Female Illinois firefighters train and learn from other female firefighters
Some 35 women brought their gear from departments all across the state.
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Girl who beat cancer travels to watch Bears game in Kansas City
Sophie Nieves, 12, battled Leukemia for more than two years and was just declared cancer-free last month.
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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.
Hospital changed disposal procedures after CBS 2 bought empty COVID-19 vaccine vials
After a pharmacy director admitted selling "empty" COVID vaccine vials to CBS 2, the hospital changed policy to protect the public.
Former state inspector Jose Guillen expected to plead guilty to lying about groping women
Guillen was indicted last year on four counts of deprivation of civil rights and one count of obstruction of justice
Electric rental car breaks down, traps Gurnee mom, daughter inside
They turned to CBS 2 Investigators for help after they then got stuck with a big bill.
New fraud targets doctors, nurses and other medical professionals
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Chicago alderman calls for ordinance ensuring sidewalk repairs with construction projects
Ald. Gilbert Villegas (36th) is calling out the city's Department of Transportation to work more efficiently.
Retired Cook County judge disbarred over fleecing of late Tuskegee Airman uncle
Patricia Martin admitted to misconduct after being accused of using nearly $250,000 of her uncle's funds for her own personal purposes.
Chicago signs $29M contract with security firm to set up tent "base camps" for migrants
City officials have said the priority for the base camps would be to relocate migrants who have been sleeping on the floors of police stations.
Judge delays order that Chicago State University provide documents at center of Nigerian presidential dispute
Bola Tinubu's political rival, Atiku Abubakar, claims that documents showing that Tinubu graduated from Chicago State in 1979 are not authentic, and that is grounds to nullify Tinubu's election victory earlier this year.
City Council committee backs proposal to raise minimum wage for tipped workers
The ordinance would gradually increase the minimum wage for tipped workers to match the full minimum wage by July 1, 2028.
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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.
Chime customer frustrated by slow response after bogus $1,200 charge
She was yet another victim who didn't get their money back until CBS 2 got involved.
Hackers post crude content on Schaumburg spa's Facebook page
While Noelle Fredrick frequently has to straighten up her spa workspace, but what she can't seem to tidy up is her spa's Facebook page.
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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.
Silver Cross NICU like a second home for some new parents
Millions of babies are born prematurely every year. That translates to about one in 10 newborns who need extra support in the NICU.
Hospital changed disposal procedures after CBS 2 bought empty COVID-19 vaccine vials
After a pharmacy director admitted selling "empty" COVID vaccine vials to CBS 2, the hospital changed policy to protect the public.
Free COVID test kits are coming back. Here's how to get them.
The Biden administration is also pouring $600 million into more COVID tests manufacturing across the U.S.
Two people in DuPage County die from West Nile Virus
There have been six human cases reported in DuPage County in 2023.
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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."
Kroger and Albertsons sell hundreds of stores in a bid to clear merger of the 2 largest US groceries
Grocers Kroger and Albertsons are selling more than 400 stores and other assets to C&S Wholesale Grocers in an approximately $1.9 billion deal as part of their efforts to complete their merger.
Steppenwolf Theatre announces layoffs of 13 staffers
The company said it has been "negatively impacted by a protracted post-pandemic economic recovery for our sector and the rising cost of inflation,"
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Altmyer bounces back, leads Illini win over Florida Atlantic, 23-17
Luke Altmyer threw a touchdown pass and ran for another and Isaiah Williams caught eight passes for 120 yards to lead Illinois to a 23-17 win over Florida Atlantic in a non-conference game.
Bellinger hits tiebreaking sacrifice fly as Cubs beat Rockies 6-3
Cody Bellinger hit a tiebreaking sacrifice fly in the seventh inning, and the Chicago Cubs topped the Colorado Rockies 6-3 to improve their position in the NL wild-card standings.
White Sox fall to Red Sox for 10th loss in last 13 games
The White Sox are looking to avoid just their second 100-loss season in 53 years.
Taillon pitches 6 scoreless as Cubs blank Rockies
Seiya Suzuki and Jared Young each hit two-run homers, Jameson Taillon pitched six scoreless innings and the struggling Chicago Cubs improved their playoff chances with a 6-0 win over the Colorado Rockies Friday.
Bears vs. Chiefs: 3 things to watch in Sunday's Week 3 matchup
The Bears are not a dumpster fire, but fans understandably are trying to locate the nearest exit just two games into the season.
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"The Amazing Race" set to return for milestone 35th season
The Emmy Award-winning series returns for its biggest season yet with 90-minute original episodes starting Wednesday, Sept. 27.
Chicago LGBTQ+ International Film Festival and South Asian Film Festival begin Thursday
The LGBTQ+ International Film Festival begins at the Music Box Theatre, with the Chicago premiere of Andy Vallentine's "The Mattachine Family."
Elgin church recreates program from 1893 at pipe organ concert
Renowned organist Douglas Cleveland performed the exact program that historically acclaimed organist Clarence Eddy performed 130 years ago.
Drew Barrymore says talk show will not return until "strike is over"
"I have listened to everyone, and I am making the decision to pause the show's premiere until the strike is over," Barrymore wrote on Instagram.
Lifelong friends compete in absurd challenges on "Buddy Games"
Six teams of lifelong friends join host Josh Duhamel at a stunning lake house where they compete in absurd physical and mental challenges.
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12-year-old who beat cancer travels to watch Bears game in Kansas City
There was a special sendoff at O'Hare International Airport for a special kid on Saturday. Sophie Nieves, 12, battled Leukemia for more than two years and was just declared cancer-free last month.
Group of flamingos spotted on Lake Michigan in Wisconsin
Now here's something you don't see everyday, or ever: flamingos in Wisconsin.
Walgreens apologizes for canceling COVID-19 vaccine appointments due to supply delay
Walgreens is responding to questions about COVID-19 vaccine appointments getting canceled at some of its pharmacies.
Funeral for Hillcrest High School student to be held next week
The funeral for a 14-year-old boy shot and killed after a homecoming football game at Hillcrest High School earlier this month is set to be held Sept. 30 in Harvey.
Family, neighbors stunned after 86-year-old grandfather shot and killed in Chicago
An 86-year-old man was shot and killed in the Auburn Gresham neighborhood Saturday morning.
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Funeral for Hillcrest High School student to be held next week
Marshawn Mitchell, 14, was shot multiple times outside of his school's homecoming football game on Sept. 15.
86-year-old man killed in Auburn Gresham shooting
Neighbors and family described Charles Hobson Sr. as a caring grandfather-figure and "man of God."
22-year-old man in critical condition after South Shore shooting
The victim then boarded a bus traveling westbound on 67th Street before being transported to the University of Chicago Hospital.
2 delivery men robbed at gunpoint on Northwest Side within minutes
No one is in custody in connection with either incident.
Police search for robber who targeted two mail carriers on same Humboldt Park block
Police said a robber in a hooded sweatshirt and ski mask pointed a gun at the postal workers and stole their mail.
