Biden visiting Belvidere, Illinois to meet with UAW leader, Pritzker
Biden will be in Belvidere near Rockford on Thursday to speak with the leader of the United Auto Workers union and Gov. J.B. Pritzker.
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Man charged with killing 10-year-old girl in Rockford held on $5 million bail
Antonio Monroe, 44, is a registered sex offender, and also is being investigated in connection with the death of a woman in Schaumburg.
Suspect charged with 10-year-old girl's murder has long criminal history
The registered sex offender accused of kidnapping and killing a 10-year-old girl in Rockford made his first court appearance on Tuesday, as prosecutors laid out chilling details in the case.
Police say 10-year-old Rockford girl was killed by a sex offender
"I have a seven-year-old daughter and I just don't understand how someone has this in their being to do something like this."
Police say10-year-old Rockford girl was killed by a sex offender
CBS 2's Marissa Perlman reports from Rockford on how her death is shaking the community.
Blue Island man charged with kidnapping, murdering 10-year-old girl in Rockford
Police say officers responded at 12:07 p.m. when a 6-year-old girl came home and told her mom that a man had taken her 10-year-old sister.
Metra to again provide service between Rockford, Chicago by 2027
Metra plans to launch the rail in 2027 with stations in Belvidere and Huntley as an extension of the Milwaukee District West Line to Chicago.
Metra to provide service between Rockford, Chicago for first time in over 40 years
Metra plans to launch the rail in 2027 with stations in Belvidere, Huntley, and Rockford as an extension of the Milwaukee District West Line to Chicago. The service was discontinued in 1981.
Rockford man sentenced to 36 years for sexual exploitation of a minor
The U.S. Attorney Northern District of Illinois announced Nathan Tauck, 32, was sentenced to 36 years by a judge on Friday and ordered a lifetime of court supervision upon release.
Man arrested for stealing Rockford funeral van with body inside
The van was found but without the body.
Man arrested for stealing Rockford funeral van with body inside
Investigators said 23-year-old Curtis Brown in is the man who took that van outside a Rockford funeral home back in January. A day later, the van was found but without the body.
Babies at Rockford hospital get Super Bowl ready
These all-stars are decked with little footballs and blankets.
Babies at Javon Bae Hospital-Riverside ready for Game Day
Meet two of the patients at the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit at Javon Bae Hospital-Riverside in Rockford.
Rockford man wanted in theft of funeral van with corpse inside
Deon Howard is wanted in the theft of a funeral home van that was driven from Rockford all the way to Chicago's South Side.
Rockford police identify suspect in theft of funeral home van with corpse inside
Deon Howard, 23, of Rockford, is now charged with unlawful corpse of a stolen vehicle and abuse of a corpse. But Howard has not been apprehended.
Rockford funeral home from which van, body were stolen has history of violations
The van from Collins & Stone Funeral Home and the body of Curtis Brown were each found in different places on Chicago's South Side. CBS 2's Andrew Ramos reports.
Rockford man identified after body stolen from funeral home, abandoned in Chicago
Relatives of 47-year-old Curtis Brown are working with an out-of-state funeral home to have him returned to his family in Mississippi.
Body found in Chicago days after van was stolen from Rockford funeral home
Rockford Police said the van was stolen on Saturday afternoon from Collins & Stone Funeral Home. The body was found Monday, and police are seeking a suspect.
Police locate missing body from stolen funeral home van
The van was stolen in Rockford Saturday, but was found 97 miles away on Chicago's South Side a day later. The body was not found until Monday, as CBS 2's Jermont Terry reports.
Police find body that had been missing since funeral home van was stolen
The funeral home van was stolen in Rockford over the weekend and was found all the way in Chicago's Calumet Heights neighborhood. On Monday evening, the body that had been in the van was found in South Chicago. CBS 2's Jermont Terry reports.
Police search for man who stole funeral home van with body inside
A funeral home van with a body still inside was stolen in Rockford over the weekend, and later found in Chicago's Calumet Heights neighborhood, although the body was no longer in the van. CBS 2's Andrew Ramos reports.
Family continues search for Wisconsin man who fled traffic stop
Loved ones are confused why a police department 45 minutes away from the scene is in charge.
Handcuffs in Hallways: Children as young as 4 referred to police instead of principals
Children being referred to police instead of principals for school discipline has been happening across the country – including Chicago and other parts of Illinois too.
Rockford man sentenced to prison for trafficking firearms from Georgia to Chicago
He pleaded guilty to trafficking 10 firearms while being a convicted felon, prosecutors said.
Rockford nurse helps NICU babies dress for their first Halloween
Their adorable costumes were all handmade by JoAnne Gorsline at Mercy Health's Javon Bea Hospital-Riverside.
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Pet Rescue Spotlight: Citizen Canine Senior Dog Rescue
They lost their owner to a terminal illness on November 2nd.
Chicago First Alert Weather: Get ready for rain
According to CBS 2 Meteorologist Mary Kay Kleist, wet snow may mix in far west and northwest suburbs, especially near Rockford.
Arrest made after two postal carrier robberies in Forest Park
Devan Flax, 20, faces two counts of Armed Robbery, one count of Aggravated Robbery, and three counts of Aggravated Unlawful Use of a Weapon.
Local business empowers women one item at a time
Bon Femmes in Ravenswood is filled with some of the most unique gifts and art because it's all original work by female artists.
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6 injured, including firefighter, after large apartment building fire in West Chicago
West Chicago Fire Chief Patrick Tanner said residents were out on their balconies trying to escape the flames.
Amundsen Park fieldhouse won't be used as shelter for Chicago migrants; will reopen Monday
Ald. Chris Taliaferro (29th) said the fieldhouse will reopen Monday, allowing for after-school programming and other services to resume.
Person questioned after 9-month-old girl is shot, critically wounded on South Side
The circumstances surrounding the shooting remained under investigation Wednesday, police said.
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They lost their owner to a terminal illness on November 2nd.
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Man called to report SUV on train tracks in Michigan, but Amtrak train hit it anyway
Amtrak said they were never notified of the SUV on the tracks before the crash last week, was despite a warning call a full 41 minutes earlier.
Could 'design flaw' blamed for Yellow Line accident be a broader problem on the CTA?
The National Transportation Safety Board said the Chicago Transit Authority was operating on out-of-date information with regard to stopping lengths.
After 38 are injured when CTA train hits snowplow, questions about what went wrong
National Transportation Safety Board investigators will be digging into the train crash - piece by piece.
Parents furious after girls are subjected to racist taunts at Minooka Community High
Minooka Community High School has faced allegations of tolerating racism in the classroom before.
Fallen Chicago firefighter Andrew Price remembered as a "light of sunshine"
Price's body was escorted to the Medical Examiner's office alongside his friends and family on Monday.
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Henry Kissinger, influential and controversial diplomat, dies at age 100
Henry Kissinger, known for his practice of "realpolitik," was credited with helping thaw relations between the U.S. and China. But he was also accused of alleged war crimes.
Former Illinois House GOP leader Jim Durkin won't run for Cook County state's attorney
"If you're going to run in a race, you have to run knowing that you have a good chance of winning, and I see no path winning with Trump at the top of the ticket," Durkin said.
U.S. Sen. Dick Durbin leads Senate Judiciary Committee hearing on gun violence crisis
"Across the country, gun violence is a public health epidemic, plain and simple," Durbin said.
Jurors hear wiretapped conversations between Ed Burke, mole Danny Solis
At the time, Solis was also a sitting member of the Chicago City Council, as alderman of the 25th Ward.
House begins latest effort to expel George Santos after damning ethics probe
The House will try for a third time this year to expel New York Rep. George Santos after the Ethics Committee released a scathing report detailing his alleged lawbreaking.
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St. Charles residents flee senior community after 300% increase in costs
Over the last several weeks, the Saint Charles senior living community has become a bit of a ghost town.
Rivers Casino Des Plaines warns of data breach affecting customer, staffer information
Casino officials said on Thursday, Nov. 2, they determined hackers got into their system and stole personal information about Rivers Casino staffers, customers, and online sports book customers.
Illinois congressman steps in after feds fail to reimburse COVID-19 testing labs
We previously told you about small business owner Janine Morabito's struggle after getting stiffed by Uncle Sam. There are several others in the same boat.
Consumer watchdog lists '10 Worst Toys' for 2023, highlights child safety concerns
W.A.T.C.H. – World Against Toys Causing Harm – issued a list Wednesday of toys they said are hazardous and should not be in children's hands.
Whereabouts of Chicago area woman's 2019 tax return is a mystery for more than three years
CBS 2's Lauren Victory unraveled what went wrong.
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UChicago study finds fatty acid found in some red meat can help fight cancer
Before you grab your steak knife, the scientists emphasize that the point of the study is not to advise people to eat more red meat.
Northwestern student says he was hit by norovirus outbreak, and it sent him to ER
The City of Evanston has linked the outbreak to the Big Wig Tacos & Burritos at 950 Church St. in downtown Evanston, which had a $1 burrito night for Northwestern students this past weekend.
Norovirus outbreak linked to $1 burrito special for Northwestern University students
Investigators have learned that people reported stomach cramps, vomiting, and diarrhea after eating at Big Wig Tacos & Burritos.
Peaches, plums, nectarines recalled due to deadly listeria outbreak
CDC investigating fruit from HMC Farms after one person died and 10 are hospitalized following a listeria outbreak.
Another eye drop recall pulls 28 products from store shelves
Kilitch Healthcare India is recalling the products more than three weeks after the FDA warned against their use.
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Who is moving into those vacant Bed, Bath & Beyond stores?
Who will be moving into closed Bed, Bath & Beyond stores nationwide and in the Chicago area? Court documents provide some clues.
South Shore yoga studio strives for inclusive, calm vibe
It's Small Business Saturday 2023, a big day to highlight the success of entrepreneurs who started small and are working hard to make it big.
Shoppers turn out in Ravenswood for Small Business Saturday
Three of the trolleys were running on Small Business Saturday, making eight stops in Ravenswood so people could visit their favorite shops.
Chicago's Berlin nightclub closes doors; union says club made "wrong decision"
Berlin announced that "the party" ended at 5 a.m. Sunday, Nov. 19.
Chicago's Big Shoulders Coffee tops list of best independent coffee shops
"With multiple locations in the Chicago area, Big Shoulders Coffee is a must-stop for no-nonsense artisan beans, roasted to perfection," USA Today wrote.
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Mount Carmel High School celebrates second straight football championship
Their victory makes back-to-back championships, and 15 titles overall.
Peoples fills big role leading DePaul's rebound in the Big East
DePaul University's women's basketball team is coming off its first losing season under head coach Doug Bruno since 1999, and All-American Aneesah Morrow transferred to LSU.
Blackhawks get goals from Dickinson, 3 others, top Kraken
The Blackhawks had dropped six of seven. They held off the Kraken in the final minutes.
Bulls get pounded by Celtics, have now lost 8 of 9
DeMar DeRozan and Coby White led the Bulls with 19 points apiece.
Blackhawks to terminate Corey Perry's contract for "unacceptable" conduct
The Blackhawks said Perry engaged in "unacceptable" conduct that violated terms of his contract and the team's internal policies "intended to promote professional and safe work environment."
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Rolling Stones announce second concert in Chicago in June 2024
Tickets for the tour go on sale on Dec. 1. For those who signed up, the presale for tickets went live on Wednesday.
American Blues Theater opens permanent home on Lincoln Avenue in Chicago
The new venue features two theater spaces – a 137-seat proscenium and a 40-seat rehearsal studio.
Daryl Hall gets restraining order against John Oates
The pair made up the pop rock duo Hall & Oates, and put out 18 studio albums together.
"Blue Bloods" wrapping up in 2024 after its 14th season
A long-time anchor to the Network's successful Friday night lineup, "Blue Bloods" is Friday's #1 primetime program and the #3 broadcast drama on television.
The Rolling Stones tour coming to Chicago's Soldier Field in June
The Solider Field show is scheduled for June 27, 2024.
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Pet Rescue Spotlight: Citizen Canine Rescue
Citizen Canine specializes in senior dogs and finding them forever homes.
Chicago First Alert Weather: Rain returns Friday
CBS 2 Meteorologist Mary Kay Kleist has a look at the forecast.
Jack Frost Christmas pop-up in Chicago
CBS 2's Marissa Perlman reports from Fulton Market, where the holiday spirit is alive and well with lots to experience.
More Hamas hostages leave Gaza
CBS News Correspondent Ian Lee has more on U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken's efforts to free more captives.
Amundsen Park won't be used as Chicago migrant shelter
As construction on the first winterized tent camp for migrants gets underway in Chicago, the city is abandoning plans to house hundreds of asylum seekers in the fieldhouse of a West Side park.
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Shooting kills man, wounds three women on Chicago's West Side
Sources said the shooting was believed to be domestic in nature.
Union wants to see Postal Police back on street after more mail carriers are robbed in Chicago area
U.S. Sen. Dick Durbin (D-Illinois) has introduced legislation that would put Postal Police back on the street to protect workers.
Man wanted into Chicago homicide slams into school bus following pursuit in Milwaukee
The school bus ended up on its side, and several other vehicles were also damaged.
Legal expert on rap lyrics as evidence in Young Thug RICO trial
The trial could serve as a window into how prosecutors will go after former President Donald Trump and how they use rap lyrics as evidence.
Person questioned after 9-month-old girl is shot, critically wounded on South Side
There was a lot that remained unknown Wednesday night about the circumstances surrounding the shooting.
