Park District Crews Working To Remove Needles From Douglas Park
CBS 2's Roseanne Tellez returned to Douglas Park and found more needles, but also saw Park District crews working to pick them up.
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CBS 2's Roseanne Tellez returned to Douglas Park and found more needles, but also saw Park District crews working to pick them up.
Facing backlash from the Humboldt Park community for damage caused by last year's festival, organizers of Riot Fest have moved the annual punk rock bash to Douglas Park.
Lee plans to set his movie in Englewood, one of several violence-plagued neighborhoods that have earned the nickname "Chiraq." Some feel that name—a blend of Chicago and war-torn Iraq—furthers negative perceptions about the city.
CBS 2's Roseanne Tellez reports protesters are ready to spend the night outside Rauner's condo inside a Lakeshore East high rise.
May is the most popular month for moving in Chicago. But if your move will take you out-of-state, the Department of Transportation wants to warn you about fraud.
CBS 2's Roseanne Tellez was at the ballpark as Cubs fans began arriving to test out the new bleachers.
The canine flu outbreak has halted adoptions at several area no-kill shelters, meaning there's a surplus of animals.
Chicago became the scene Monday of the highly coveted James Beard Awards.
Thousands of consumers say they've had a problem with mold. CBS 2's Roseanne Tellez reports.
CBS 2's Mike Parker spoke with those seeing new doors opening.
Mourners gathered at Old St. Pat's Church to pay final respects to the legendary linebacker, who was found dead in his Chicago home Monday at age 70.
CBS 2's Roseanne Tellez got a look at the grand reopening.
CBS 2's Roseanne Tellez reports a team of researchers is now studying what's going on in their brains.
It has been billed as Chicago's next great park.
CBS 2's Roseanne Tellez has more on legislation proposed Thursday.
CBS 2's Roseanne Tellez looks at how to judge if it will help your pet.
A federal official says the blaze appears suspicious. CBS 2's Roseanne Tellez reports.
The man was expected to be okay, but the incident caused concern in the Streeterville neighborhood.
It's a life lesson that's getting elementary school kids out of the classroom and into the pool, reports CBS 2's Roseanne Tellez.
CBS 2's Roseanne Tellez reports on a mistake that's becoming more common when patients are given shots.
CBS 2's Roseanne Tellez explains how the high school senior turned a potentially bad experience into viral gold.
CBS 2's Roseanne Tellez has their story.
It is the end of an era in the West Loop. The building where Oprah Winfrey told us "everybody gets a car" is moving out for good.
Members of Chicago AfroBeat Project had a great gig. But when they returned to their trailer in the morning, they got a rude awakening. CBS 2's Roseanne Tellez reports.
Residents of an ice-encased block in a South Side neighborhood say their calls to the city went unanswered until CBS 2 began making inquiries.
Portillo's plans to open a new restaurant along Michigan Avenue in downtown Chicago, according to city records.
NASA continues to aim its space telescopes at the visiting ice ball, estimated to be up to 3.5 miles in size.
A second man has been charged in a string of armed robberies, including one in which the victim was kidnapped, last month in the Humboldt Park and Little Village neighborhoods.
The Blackhawks' Connor Bedard has been placed on the injured reserve.
Nick Reiner, a son of director Rob Reiner and his wife Michele, has been arrested on murder charges following their deaths, police said.
Critics of Mayor Brandon Johnson's budget plan have dropped their own plans for an increase in the city's garbage collection fee, as they expressed optimism that they could pass an alternative budget plan that avoids the corporate head tax backed by the mayor.
With Chicago facing a projected deficit of more than $1 billion in 2026, why does the city's salary database show at least a dozen aldermanic aides with salaries close to $200,000? The database is wrong, but staffers are getting hefty bonuses.
A ruling striking down emergency levies could force the federal government to return most of the tariff revenue it has collected this year, according to Penn Wharton.
A federal appeals court has blocked the immediate release of hundreds of immigrants detained during a Chicago-area immigration crackdown.
Democrats on the House Oversight Committee on Friday released 19 photos from a trove of images obtained from the estate of Jeffrey Epstein.
With less than two weeks until Christmas, if you're sending gifts to people far from home, the deadlines to get them there on time are fast approaching.
A condo owner in Country Club Hills says he's forced to sell his home after his condo association failed to reimburse him for repairs to his leaking roof. Edward Hadnott's condo has sat empty since a major roof leak in 2022.
The U.S. stopped minting pennies this week, and some groups have issued a warning about the headaches that can create for some businesses and consumers.
Why is one school in the west Chicago suburb of Lisle paying a water bill three times higher than another? The answer has to do with a private utility company.
The Food and Drug Administration is warning about additional cookware brands that could be leaching lead into your food.
A study conducted in part by Chicago's Northwestern Medicine found that tanning beds not only triple the risk of melanoma, but can also damage DNA across nearly the whole skin surface.
An investigation into the case of a Michigan man who contracted rabies after an organ transplant provided more details on the infection's origin.
The newest measles vaccination numbers released by Chicago Public Schools shows immunizations are finally moving in the right direction.
Two pregnant Black women recently faced alarming neglect at hospitals in Indiana and Texas, highlighting racial disparities in maternal care.
Illinois Gov. JB Pritzker on Tuesday signed a bill aimed at protecting vaccine access in Illinois.
A Culver's is coming to Chicago's South Loop, a real estate broker has confirmed.
A new vision for passenger rail is on track in southeastern Wisconsin. The MARK Passenger Rail Commission held its inaugural meeting on December 5, 2025, at Racine City Hall.
U.S. Steel says it'll resume making steel slabs at its Granite City Works plant in Illinois amid strengthening demand.
Traffic at O'Hare International Airport is growing faster than expected, and this has Chicago city leaders wanting to make big changes to future construction plans at the airport.
Small Business Saturday was disrupted by the winter storm for many business owners in Chicago, but in the Rogers Park neighborhood, a group of business owners came together to draw customers.
Nick Reiner, a son of director Rob Reiner and his wife Michele, has been arrested on murder charges following their deaths, police said.
Rob Reiner was the son of a comedy giant who became one himself with movies such as "The Princess Bride," "When Harry Met Sally…" and "This is Spinal Tap."
Director Rob Reiner and wife, Michele, were found dead in their Los Angeles home, sources told CBS News, in what police called an apparent homicide.
Quintanilla is survived by his son, his daughter Suzette and his wife Marcella, who he wed in 1963.
Paramount Skydance's $30 per share offer comes just days after Netflix agreed to buy parts of Warner Bros. in a deal valued at nearly $83 billion.
A son of Hollywood icon Rob Reiner and his wife, Michele, is now being held on $4 million bond in connection with his parents' deaths.
Monday is the last day to enroll in or change insurance plans for the Affordable Care Act in order to have benefits beginning Jan. 1, and millions of Americans will face much higher costs next year if Congress doesn’t extend subsidies by the end of this year.
Meteorologist David Yeomans has your 11 a.m. First Alert Weather forecast for Monday, Dec. 15, 2025,
Critics of Mayor Brandon Johnson's budget plan have dropped their own plans for an increase in the city's garbage collection fee, as they expressed optimism that they could pass an alternative budget plan that avoids the corporate head tax backed by the mayor.
Organizers of the grand menorah lighting in Daley Plaza on Tuesday said they will not be intimidated by what happened at Bondi Beach in Australia. Lauren Victory reports.
Why are Chicago police officers arresting and charging Black gun owners with valid FOID cards and CCLs? An inside source spoke exclusively to CBS News Chicago.
Nick Reiner, a son of director Rob Reiner and his wife Michele, has been arrested on murder charges following their deaths, L.A. sheriff's records show.
Two students were killed, and nine others were wounded in the shooting.
Portillo's plans to open a new restaurant along Michigan Avenue in downtown Chicago, according to city records.
A south suburban Chicago man stood charged Monday with shooting a man and beating a woman in the city's Englewood neighborhood this past weekend.
Why are Chicago police officers arresting and charging Black gun owners with valid FOID cards and CCLs? An inside source spoke exclusively to CBS News Chicago to offer insights into their possible motivation.
With Chicago facing a projected deficit of more than $1 billion in 2026, why does the city's salary database show at least a dozen aldermanic aides with salaries close to $200,000? The database is wrong, but staffers are getting hefty bonuses.
The new charges for a man facing federal charges after allegedly lighting a woman on fire on the CTA Blue Line has exposed a range of gaps in the criminal justice system, experts say.
The Cook County Assessor said the county's commercial businesses saw millions of dollars cut from their property tax bills this year, and the burden was shifted onto homeowners.
A Chicago woman battling ALS said she's been struggling just to get a disabled parking space in front of her Bridgeport home.
The Blackhawks' Connor Bedard has been placed on the injured reserve.
The last-place Pelicans won their second straight and have beaten the Bulls twice this season.
The Bears (10-4) heated up early on a day when the gametime temperature was 8 degrees, scoring two first-quarter touchdowns and breaking the game open with two more in the third.
After every home win this season, students who were at the game can get a free lunch.
Patrick Kane had a goal and an assist, and Emmitt Finnie also scored for the Red Wings, who have won four of five. Chicago dropped its fourth game in five.
A second man has been charged in a string of armed robberies, including one in which the victim was kidnapped, last month in the Humboldt Park and Little Village neighborhoods.
Nick Reiner, a son of director Rob Reiner and his wife Michele, has been arrested on murder charges following their deaths, police said.
A south suburban Chicago man stood charged Monday with shooting a man and beating a woman in the city's Englewood neighborhood this past weekend.
Crash-and-grab burglars hit a shoe store in Chicago's Logan Square neighborhood early Monday morning.
A man was critically hurt Sunday night in a liquor store in Chicago's North Lawndale neighborhood.
