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The holiday season has begun. Here’s a quick roundup of holiday happenings in the Chicago area this Black Friday evening.
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The holiday season has begun. Here’s a quick roundup of holiday happenings in the Chicago area this Black Friday evening.
The accused gunman, Jaquan Wilkins, 28, was arrested after a pursuit by Oak Brook police.
A mother with an infant in her car was robbed at gunpoint at the Woodfield Mall in Schaumburg. The accused gunman, Jaquan Wilkins, 28, was arrested after a pursuit by Oak Brook police.
The Pinball Expo kicked off its 39th year at the Renaissance Convention Center in Schaumburg on Friday. Founder Rob Berk speaks with CBS Chicago's Brad Edwards on how the event started as a one-and-done, to become the longest-running pinball event in the world.
Just before 11 a.m., a man armed with a black handgun, and wearing a work jacket, hoodie, and black mask robbed the U.S. Bank at 60 S. Meacham Rd.
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The 17-year-old eventually crashed and tried to run away on foot.
The 17-year-old eventually crashed and tried to run away on foot.
Anyone with unused and expired prescription and over-the-counter drugs can drop them inside the box.
Only on 2, it's an organization dedicated to transforming young lives, one surgery at a time.CBS 2's Suzanne Le Mignot shows us the work of Schaumburg-based Fresh Start Surgical Gifts.
You'll find pets like Moira Rose, Duke John, Capone, and more in need of a forever home.
Two civilians and a firefighter were hospitalized for minor smoke inhalation. Another person was transported for heat exhaustion.
A senior apartment fire in northwest suburban Schaumburg sent four people, including a firefighter, to the hospital.
A senior apartment fire in northwest suburban Schaumburg sent three people, including a firefighter, to the hospital. The fire started on a porch at the complex at 150 W. Wise Road.
U.S. Rep. Raja Krishnamoorthi (D-IL) is pushing to get more electric vehicles on the road in northwest suburban Schaumburg.
Prosecutors said it took nine police officers to subdue the suspect.
The high-speed crash happened about halfway between Roselle and Meacham roads on I-90.
Three people were also injured in the four-vehicle crash in Schaumburg. Kris Habermehl reports from Chopper 2.
The eastbound lanes of the Jane Addams Memorial Tollway are blocked near the scene in Schaumburg.
The high-speed crash happened about halfway between Roselle and Meacham roads on I-90. Kris Habermehl reports from Chopper 2.
The Schaumburg post office will now be named the Veterans of Iraq and Afghanistan Memorial Post Office Building.
The Schaumburg post office will now be named the Veterans of Iraq and Afghanistan Memorial Post Office Building. It's honoring those who served in our most recent conflicts in the Middle East.
Police discovered Jesus Gomez-Marcano, 26, had dated Lattouf-Delgado for three years.
A man with a silver gun robbed three people of cash, jewelry, and a purse outside the Country Inn & Suites on Roselle Road.
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Crime stats of those who were carjacked, robbed, shot, or killed give an overwhelming sense of a society unmoored. But the spectacle of crime can evoke fear, often overshadowing those who are truly affected: the victims.
The summer lifeguard season starts in May, and runs through early September. At the end of summer, seasonal lifeguards may have the opportunity for full-time jobs.
Two officers were on the porch when it collapsed.
Norman Lear created groundbreaking shows like "All in the Family," "Maude" and "The Jeffersons" that took on serious social issues with humor.
Two officers were on the porch when it collapsed.
"We will not proceed with housing families on a site where serious environmental concerns are still present," Pritzker said.
No one was hurt, and the planes made it to their gates for passengers to deplane.
Pro-Israel and pro-Palestine rallies have been seen at universities across the Chicago area.
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Foxx is one of a handful of local, state, and national leaders responding a CBS 2 series of reports, Investigating Injustice: Black Women At Risk.
As CBS 2 Investigator Megan Hickey reported, the way the public found out about the deal CrimeTracer was surprising.
Elaine Kelly said when she finally got it back, her car appeared more damaged - with the inside was ransacked and some of her personal property missing.
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.
The National Transportation Safety Board said the Chicago Transit Authority was operating on out-of-date information with regard to stopping lengths.
Pro-Israel and pro-Palestine rallies have been seen at universities across the Chicago area.
President Biden made the comment during a campaign fundraiser in Boston on Tuesday.
Colleges and universities have been criticized for their handling of antisemitic incidents since the Oct. 7 terrorist attack by Hamas on Israel.
As CBS 2 Investigator Megan Hickey reported, the way the public found out about the deal CrimeTracer was surprising.
With thousands of undercover recordings at their disposal, federal prosecutors spent the week laying out how Burke wanted to be paid for helping the developers of the Old Post Office.
Not only did CBS 2 hear from more upset customers, but also from Illinois Secretary of State Alexi Giannoulias.
Over the last several weeks, the Saint Charles senior living community has become a bit of a ghost town.
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.
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.
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.
Casual dining chain faces another wrongful death suit related to its Charged Lemonade after cardiac arrest of Florida man.
Researchers estimated that through June 2022, if the U.S. moved at a faster pace to approve it and get people boosted, an estimated 29,000 lives could have been saved.
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.
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.
Investigators have learned that people reported stomach cramps, vomiting, and diarrhea after eating at Big Wig Tacos & Burritos.
Who will be moving into closed Bed, Bath & Beyond stores nationwide and in the Chicago area? Court documents provide some clues.
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.
Three of the trolleys were running on Small Business Saturday, making eight stops in Ravenswood so people could visit their favorite shops.
Berlin announced that "the party" ended at 5 a.m. Sunday, Nov. 19.
"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.
Connor Bedard scored in the shootout for the 'Hawks, but Tyler Johnson was stopped by Juuse Saros.
Jayden Dawson led the way for the Ramblers (5-4) with 26 points.
Marcus Domask scored 33 points and Terrence Shannon Jr. had 31, both career highs, as No. 20 Illinois shot 63% and surged ahead in the second half for a 98-89 victory over No. 11 Florida Atlantic in the Jimmy V Classic.
Pace and energy were the buzzwords at Bulls practice this week after ranking last in the league in pace, according to NBA Advanced Stats.
It's Klopas' second official go-round as head coach. He served as the Fire's head coach in 2011 and 2012.
Norman Lear created groundbreaking shows like "All in the Family," "Maude" and "The Jeffersons" that took on serious social issues with humor.
"This is the proudest and happiest I've ever felt," Taylor Swift told TIME after being named the magazine's Person of the Year for 2023.
Tickets for the tour go on sale on Dec. 1. For those who signed up, the presale for tickets went live on Wednesday.
The new venue features two theater spaces – a 137-seat proscenium and a 40-seat rehearsal studio.
The pair made up the pop rock duo Hall & Oates, and put out 18 studio albums together.
Dessie's adult son, identified as Carlos Street, was initially unaccounted for as family members waited for answers. After nine hours, Carlos's body was recovered from the first floor of the home near the entrance.
Chicago’s controversial plan for a migrant tent camp in Brighton Park has been scrapped, but Mayor Brandon Johnson wasn’t the one who put the brakes on the plan. Gov. JB Pritzker stepped in to say the state wouldn’t proceed with plans to build the camp because the site is unsafe. Ald. Gilbert Villegas (36th) joined CBS Chicago News to talk about what this says about the mayor’s leadership and decision-making.
Summer is still months away, but the Chicago Park District is taking applications for seasonal lifeguards at the city's beaches and pools.
A 75-year-old woman and two police officers are in the hospital after a housefire after a fire in Chicago's North Lawndale neighborhood. One resident remains unaccounted for as the investigation continues.
Infertility doesn't see color. That's the message from the founder of The Broken Brown Egg, a nonprofit created to empower, inform, and advocate for Black and Brown women and families experiencing infertility.
After taking the victims' property, the robber has made purchases and used the victims' bank apps to transfer money to other accounts.
Foxx is one of a handful of local, state, and national leaders responding a CBS 2 series of reports, Investigating Injustice: Black Women At Risk.
Initial reports indicated that the child got a hold of the gun and suffered a self-inflicted wound, but police have not confirmed that information.
Everyone in the stolen white Infiniti took off running, and remained on the run late Monday night.
Police said the robbers restrained a 23-year-old man while removing an unknown amount of money.