New men's homeless shelter in Rogers Park has green light, but not everyone likes the idea
"Our community's feelings about this are complex and the concerns are complex," said Ald. Maria Hadden (49th).
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Rogers Park homeless shelter plan divides neighbors
Advocates say the facility is needed now more than ever as homeless populations skyrocket, but not everyone is on board with the plan. CBS 2's Marybel González reports.
Rogers Park 'taco crawl' boosts local businesses
There are over a dozen different places to grab a taco on Clark Street, including a couple of hidden gems.
Man shot in broad daylight in Rogers Park
He was shot in the right knee and was taken to AMITA Health St. Francis Hospital in Evanston in good condition.
Boy, 17, and man, 64, both injured after fight that ended up on Red Line tracks at Howard stop
The teen suffered burns to his left hand, while older man suffered electrical burns to his forearms.
Mayoral candidate Willie Wilson hosts another gas giveaway
Each driver was treated to a full tank of gas.
Men shot in separate incidents in Rogers Park, one in broad daylight
No one is in custody in either incident.
Man, 19, charged after shooting at Chicago police station in Rogers Park
A man is charged after firing shots at a Chicago Police station in Rogers Park back in April.
Rhapsody Theater celebrates grand opening in historic Rogers Park space
The official debut of the 200-seat space Tuesday evening featured magician Carisa Hendrix – better known by her stage name, Miss Lucy Darling.
Police issue alert about robbery spree from Rogers Park to Lakeview
In each incident, three male assailants come up to the victims, surround them at gunpoint, and demand their personal property.
Police put out alert about armed robbery spree from Rogers Park to Lakeview; Loyola students among victims
In each incident, three male assailants come up to the victims, surround them at gunpoint, and demand their personal property.
Dakotah Earley, culinary arts student critically wounded in Lincoln Park robbery, showing signs of improvement
Earley lost part of his leg and part of his colon as a result of the shooting.
3 Loyola University students robbed at gunpoint in Rogers Park
It was part of a wave of hold-ups on the city's North Side overnight.
Police search for suspects in armed robberies in Rogers Park, Peterson Park
Police are looking for three men wanted in a string of armed robberies in the Rogers Park and Peterson Park neighborhoods on Sunday.
Families of 3 women who died in sweltering Rogers Park building sue James Sneider Apartments
"I told management I don't want to die in my apartment."
Loved ones to hold vigil for 3 women who died of heat inside apartments in Rogers Park
Loved ones will remember the lives of three women who died in an assisted living facility during extreme heat.
Rogers Park residents upset after 3 women died of the sweltering heat inside their apartment
"And now they're sorry and all that. Of course, of course, they're sorry."
Air conditioning back on at Sneider Apartments after 3 deaths
The Sneider Apartments house seniors and people with disabilities.
Police issue alert of armed robberies in Edgewater, Rogers Park areas
All of the robberies happened early Saturday morning.
Woman stabbed, shot during argument in Rogers Park
A woman is stabbed, then shot following an argument in the Rogers Park neighborhood Friday morning.
Al fresco dining is ready to go in Rogers Park, but it didn't come cheap
To claim Glenwood Avenue for an al fresco experience, Le Piano in Rogers Park had to go through a lot of applications that cost a lot of money. CBS 2's Sabrina Franza reports.
Al fresco dining begins in Chicago, and businesses say claiming streets was not an easy process
Friday was a very wet day in Chicago, but it was also opening day for al fresco dining.
Al fresco dining kicks off in Rogers Park
Glenwood Avenue in Rogers Park is among the streets that has been closed to cars for outdoor dining as part of the Chicago Alfresco program. And it was not an easy process for restaurants to claim the street. CBS 2's Sabrina Franza reports.
After Owner's Death Last Month, Rogers Park's Chicago Ray Records Going Out Of Business After Liquidation Sale
It was fast and furious searching for vinyl at Chicago Ray Records in Rogers Park on Saturday.
Person In Custody After Shots Fired At Police In Rogers Park
One person is in custody after shots were fired at officers in the area of Glenwood and Farwell, according to police.
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Cook County prosecutors clearing 8 murder convictions linked to disgraced CPD Detective Reynaldo Guevara
"We no longer believe in the validity of these convictions or the credibility of the evidence of these convictions," Cook County State's Attorney Kim Foxx said.
Illinois faces 'huge shortage' of teachers, other academic professionals ahead of the school year
"They can go to Amazon or McDonald's and make $21 an hour."
Offer to buy timeshare for over $1 million turns out to be elaborate scam
The timeshare owner says the business sent him elaborate emails and documentation, but the requests for money went on and on – until he was out more than $300,000.
Neighbors push back against proposal for gun shop, shooting range in Long Grove
The Long Grove village manager said he has received hundreds of emails about the proposal for a Range USA shop
Police seek to identify suspect in Red Line robbery
The suspect took $100 from the victim.
Mississippi grand jury declines to indict white woman whose accusation sparked Emmett Till's lynching
A grand jury considered evidence and testimony regarding Carolyn Bryant Donham's involvement in the kidnapping and death of Till.
White Sox shortstop Tim Anderson out 4-6 weeks with torn ligament in his hand
Surgery is a possibility after Anderson suffered a torn ligament in his hand, reports Russell Dorsey of Bally Sports and Stadium.
Dakotah Earley's mom confirms he's coming home 'this week' after being shot, critically wounded
His mom tweeted "#DakotahEarley coming home this week. Omg yaaaaaaay" Monday afternoon.
3 men taken into custody after shooting during attempted car theft in Kenwood
Just after midnight, a 38-year-old man's daughter saw three men inside of their parked car in the 4600 block of South Lake Park Avenue.
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Cook County prosecutors clearing 8 murder convictions linked to disgraced CPD Detective Reynaldo Guevara
"We no longer believe in the validity of these convictions or the credibility of the evidence of these convictions," Cook County State's Attorney Kim Foxx said.
Illinois faces 'huge shortage' of teachers, other academic professionals ahead of the school year
"They can go to Amazon or McDonald's and make $21 an hour."
Offer to buy timeshare for over $1 million turns out to be elaborate scam
The timeshare owner says the business sent him elaborate emails and documentation, but the requests for money went on and on – until he was out more than $300,000.
Neighbors push back against proposal for gun shop, shooting range in Long Grove
The Long Grove village manager said he has received hundreds of emails about the proposal for a Range USA shop
Police seek to identify suspect in Red Line robbery
The suspect took $100 from the victim.
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Offer to buy timeshare for over $1 million turns out to be elaborate scam
The timeshare owner says the business sent him elaborate emails and documentation, but the requests for money went on and on – until he was out more than $300,000.
$33.5 million verdict ordered against Village of Dolton in deadly 2016 crash involving police
Attorneys say it all started with a driver rolling through a stop sign.
New motion in R. Kelly case claims deceptive practices by former lead prosecutor
With the Chicago federal trial for R. Kelly and two of his associates set to begin in less than two weeks, attorneys for one of the defendants – Derrell McDavid – filed a bizarre motion in court Wednesday.
Englewood building residents go for 12 days without water service
That length of time made for a rough situation for people living in the building, and raised questions about why it took so long.
How did a driver end up going the wrong way on I-90, causing crash that killed six?
The Illinois Secretary of State's office said the women, Jennifer Fernandez of Carpentersville, had a valid driver's license and no offenses on her record.
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Neighbors push back against proposal for gun shop, shooting range in Long Grove
The Long Grove village manager said he has received hundreds of emails about the proposal for a Range USA shop
Offer to buy timeshare for over $1 million turns out to be elaborate scam
The timeshare owner says the business sent him elaborate emails and documentation, but the requests for money went on and on – until he was out more than $300,000.
Trump says Mar-a-Lago was "raided" by FBI
Two sources confirmed to CBS News that the search warrant was connected to White House records.
Mayor Lightfoot announces plan to switch city facilities to 100% renewable energy by 2025
"The 2022 climate action plan deepens our city's longstanding commitment to climate action, and sets a goal of reducing emissions in Chicago by 62% by 2040," Lightfoot said.
Indiana becomes 1st to approve abortion ban post Roe
The Indiana Legislature on Friday approved the near-total abortion ban with some exceptions, including in cases of rape, incest, and to protect the life and physical health of the mother.
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Illinois AG warns of scam using phony websites to target banking customers
The scammers make the websites look real as they trick customers to enter their information to create a bank account.
Are we in a recession? An expert says yes, but there's a sliver of good news about falling prices
The GDP a measure of total spending on goods and services across the economy, fell at an annual rate of 0.9 percent, the Commerce Department said Thursday.
Inflation is at 40-year high, and one expert says cost of living is even worse than numbers say
The Consumer Price Index reports the price of gas skyrocketed nearly 60 percent over the last year – and it's of course far from the only commodity affected.
Flight delays and cancellations are expected to be a disaster this holiday weekend
Buckle up for a weekend of travel chaos – starting Thursday, mass delays and cancellations are expected just to get worse heading into the holiday weekend.
After losing rental income, Chicago man gets stuck with long wait from state assistance program
Rental income was part of a Chicago man's retirement plan, but that hit a snag when his renters lost their jobs during the pandemic.
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Chicago expecting 20,000 more monkeypox doses in coming weeks.
Chicago's top health official says the rush is on to get more monkeypox vaccine doses to those who need them, as infections continue to rise.
Chicago launches public health plan for monkeypox
The United States now counts more infections from the virus than any other country in the world. Since May, cases have grown from zero to 6,617.
U.S. declares monkeypox outbreak a public health emergency
The declaration could help the federal government respond as the number of cases grows and demand for the vaccine far exceeds supply around the country.
Are "Novids" special or just lucky at avoiding COVID-19?
It's estimated that more than 70% of Americans have had COVID, but we all know someone who says they've never had it.
Northalsted Market Days organizers focus on safety amid monkeypox outbreak
Market Days will be held this Saturday and Sunday along Halsted Street from Addison Street south to Belmont Avenue.
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Neighbors push back against proposal for gun shop, shooting range in Long Grove
The Long Grove village manager said he has received hundreds of emails about the proposal for a Range USA shop
Groupon lays off 500 employees
The departments affected include technology and sales.
Camp Aramoni brings boutique camping experience to site less than two hours away from Chicago
In the town of Tonica – less than two hours away from Chicago and right next to Starved Rock State Park – a hidden treasure sits on 96 acres of preserved land.
New 'first class' theatre at Wheeling Town Center hopes to draw back in-person crowds
Operators of the new theatre hope enhancing the experience will draw back crowds not since since before the pandemic.
Meet Kyriakos 'Carl' Damianides, proudly at the helm of the Sky-Ride Tap downtown for 50 years
Imagine working at a place 50 years and hoping for 50 more – all because of the people.
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White Sox shortstop Tim Anderson out 4-6 weeks with torn ligament in his hand
Surgery is a possibility after Anderson suffered a torn ligament in his hand, reports Russell Dorsey of Bally Sports and Stadium.
Bears LB Roquan Smith requests trade, says "new front office regime doesn't value me"
"I've been trying to get something done that's fair since April, but their focus has been on trying to take advantage of me," Smith said of the Bears' front office.
Serena Williams hints at retirement, says she's "evolving away from tennis"
The athlete and icon suggested that she's planning to retire in a new Vogue essay published on Tuesday.
Thompson, Velázquez, Morel power Cubs past Nationals
Keegan Thompson pitched six effective innings, rookies Nelson Velázquez and Christopher Morel homered in the third inning, and the Chicago Cubs beat the Washington Nationals Monday night.
Cubs pick up Guardians outfielder Franmil Reyes off waivers
Reyes hit 30 home runs in 115 games last year.
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Olivia Newton-John, beloved singer and actress, dies at 73
Her husband John Easterling announced her passing on her Facebook page.
Elton John stops to see preview of Broadway In Chicago's 'The Devil Wears Prada'
A preview performance of Broadway in Chicago's new show "The Devil Wears Prada" had a very special guest in attendance this week.
Ambulance transports, arrests at Lollapalooza down this year compared with last
The Office of Emergency Management and Communications said 68 people were transported by ambulance from Lollapalooza this year, compared with 102 last year.
Lightfoot announces 10-year deal extension to host Lollapalooza in Chicago
Lightfoot's office said the deal comes with an "estimated future financial impact of nearly $4 billion for the Chicago economy."
Mary Alice, Emmy and Tony winning actress, dead at 85
She won a Tony Award for her starring role in "Fences" on Broadway, and an Emmy Award for her supporting role in the TV series "I'll Fly Away."
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100 beagles rescued by South Elgin organization
About 100 beagles rescued from a breeding facility in Virginia now have new homes in the suburbs.
Gov. Pritzker in D.C. as President Biden signs Chips and Science Act into law, investing $200 billio
It's meant to lower costs and make the U.S. less reliant on foreign manufacturing and lead to fewer supply chain disruptions.
3 men taken into custody after shooting during attempted car theft in Kenwood
Just after midnight, a 38-year-old man's daughter saw three men inside of their parked car in the 4600 block of South Lake Park Avenue.
Chicago First Alert Weather: A little cooler
CBS 2 meteorologist Laura Bannon has a look at the forecast.
CPS Back to School Bash
The school district is holding another back-to-school bash on Tuesday, this one in Chicago's Roseland neighborhood.
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