Judge Puts Hold On Wisconsin GOP Effort To Strip New Governor's Power
A Wisconsin judge issued an order Thursday putting on hold a set of laws that Republicans passed late last year to limit the power of the incoming Democratic governor.
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Wisconsin's Ousted Gov. Scott Walker Says He May Run Again
Ousted Republican Wisconsin Gov. Scott Walker said Friday that he would be interested in running for public office again, maybe even for governor in four years.
GOP Wisconsin Gov. Scott Walker Signs Legislation Limiting Powers Of Incoming Democrats
Walker: Wisconsin Governor's Powers Will Remain Strong
Democratic Gov.-elect Tony Evers said over the weekend that he had made a personal plea to Walker to veto the bills but that the governor was noncommittal. Evers and other Democrats are weighing lawsuits to block some of the measures.
Republican Wisconsin Lawmakers Approve Measures To Weaken Incoming Democratic Governor, Attorney General
The Wisconsin Legislature passed a sweeping measure Wednesday that shifts power to the Republican-controlled body and weakens the Democrat replacing Republican Gov. Scott Walker.
Wisconsin Republicans To Vote On Weakening Governor's Power
The Wisconsin maneuvering is similar to what Republicans did in North Carolina two years ago and to what is being discussed in Michigan before a Democratic governor takes over there.
Wisconsin Republicans Forge Ahead With Power-Stripping Bills
Wisconsin Republicans planned to forge ahead Monday with a rare lame-duck session to give outgoing Gov. Scott Walker a chance to limit the powers of his incoming Democratic successor, move the 2020 presidential primary date to benefit a conservative state Supreme Court justice, and enact a host of other changes almost certain to spur legal challenges.
Wisconsin Governor Scott Walker Concedes Race
Based on unofficial results, Evers won by about 31,000 votes.
Tony Evers Defeats Scott Walker In Race For Wisconsin Governor
Democrat Tony Evers will oust Wisconsin Gov. Scott Walker from office, denying the Republican a third term and accomplishing something Democrats have long looked to achieve.
Trump Breaks Ground, Takes Credit For Wisconsin's Foxconn Facility
Trump claimed his friendship with Foxconn CEO Terry Gou brought the project to Wisconsin.
The Bernstein Brief: Ricketts Family Loses With Scott Walker
The Ricketts family was set to host a big event for Walker at Wrigley Field before he dropped out of the presidential race.
Gov. Scott Walker Has Cheeseburger In Chicago, Does Not Return Trump's Fire
Wisconsin Gov. Scott Walker, a Republican candidate for president, made an appearance at the Billy Goat Tavern located beneath the Magnificent Mile.
Court Hears Arguments Over Walker-Related Probe
Wisconsin prosecutors on Tuesday tried to persuade a federal appeals court to let them to resume their investigation of Gov. Scott Walker's recall election campaign, in a case that touches on broader issues about just what constitutes constitutionally-protected political activity.
Prosecutors: Wisconsin Gov. Walker Part Of 'Criminal Scheme'
Wisconsin Gov. Scott Walker, a potential 2016 Republican presidential candidate, illegally coordinated fundraising with conservative groups as part of a nationwide "criminal scheme" to violate election laws, federal prosecutors said in court documents unsealed Thursday.
Wisconsin Governor Open To Limiting Police, Fire Unions
Police and firefighters were not included in the 2011 law that barred other public sector unions from collectively bargaining over anything other than base wage increases no greater than inflation.
Wisconsin Gov. Walker Stepping Up Efforts To Lure Illinois Businesses
Wisconsin is stepping up its efforts to attract manufacturers from Illinois.
Wisconsin Gov. Walker Appears In Chicago With Advice On Pension Reform
Wisconsin Gov. Scott Walker was in Chicago on Monday, with some advice on pension reform.
Opinion: Walker's Recall Victory Speaks Louder Than Protesters
Wisconsin: The Day After
Caliendo: Walker's Victory Doesn't Mean Doom For Obama
Political analyst Stephen Caliendo says controversial Republican Wisconsin Gov. Scott Walker's victory in the recall election Tuesday does not mean doom for President Barack Obama's reelection hopes – although it does reflect an ongoing change in how organized labor is perceived.
Lake County Republicans Cheer Walker's Victory In Wisconsin
About 15 Lake County Young Republicans cheered in a Grayslake bar as they watched Scott Walker win his recall election over Democratic Milwaukee Mayor Tom Barrett.
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Caliendo: Wisconsin Recall Outcome Depends On Mobilization
Both Republicans and Democrats are watching the gubernatorial recall election in Wisconsin very closely, as it could have implications for the presidential race.
Wisconsin Gov. Scott Walker Wins Recall Election
Wisconsin Gov. Scott Walker survived a historic recall election on Tuesday, beating Democratic challenger and Milwaukee Mayor Tom Barrett in his bid to keep his job after his controversial fight with labor unions over collective bargaining rights.
Illinois Democrats, Republicans Look To Impact Walker Recall Election In Wisconsin
A local political expert says the fight in Wisconsin over whether to recall Gov. Scott Walker is an unfortunate event for both sides in the political battle.
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Two women in critical condition after boating accident at Chicago's 'Playpen'
A rental boat operated by a licensed captain suffered an equipment malfunction and as the captain was trying to reverse, he backed over a raft with the two women inside.
Woman, 19, shot in back while sitting inside vehicle in River North
This shooting is an part of a larger trend -- an uptick in crime in River North.
Bud Billiken Parade encourages children to return to school as fall approaches
Organizers described the parade as the largest African American parade in the country.
Chicago First Alert Weather: Evening showers, storms to be followed by quiet conditions
The severe threat is low, but not zero. Expect stormed between 7 p.m. and 12 a.m.
$15,000 reward offered in CTA Red Line murder case
Cook County Crime Stoppers passed out a flyer showing the two men who shot and killed Diunte Moon.
Chicago First Alert Weather: Mostly cloudy with cooler temps
A quiet Sunday with mostly cloudy skies.
Vaughn hits tiebreaking single, White Sox beat Tigers 6-4
Andrew Vaughn hit a tiebreaking single in the seventh inning for the second consecutive night, AJ Pollock homered in the eighth and the Chicago White Sox beat the Detroit Tigers 6-4 on Saturday night.
Happ leads homer barrage, Cubs power past struggling Reds
Ian Happ, Willson Contreras and Franmil Reyes homered, and the Chicago Cubs beat the stumbling Cincinnati Reds 7-2 on Saturday night.
NFL players union president blasts Soldier Field conditions
The president of the NFL Players Association blasted the conditions at Soldier Field on Saturday, and he didn't exactly get an argument from the Chicago Bears or Kansas City Chiefs after their preseason game.
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Two women in critical condition after boating accident at Chicago's 'Playpen'
A rental boat operated by a licensed captain suffered an equipment malfunction and as the captain was trying to reverse, he backed over a raft with the two women inside.
Woman, 19, shot in back while sitting inside vehicle in River North
This shooting is an part of a larger trend -- an uptick in crime in River North.
Bud Billiken Parade encourages children to return to school as fall approaches
Organizers described the parade as the largest African American parade in the country.
Chicago First Alert Weather: Evening showers, storms to be followed by quiet conditions
The severe threat is low, but not zero. Expect stormed between 7 p.m. and 12 a.m.
$15,000 reward offered in CTA Red Line murder case
Cook County Crime Stoppers passed out a flyer showing the two men who shot and killed Diunte Moon.
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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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CBS 2 Legal Analyst Irv Miller on Mar-a-Lago search: an arrest warrant doesn't necessarily follow a search warrant
"Getting a search warrant is the first step toward gathering evidence," Miller said. "There might not be any crime committed and the document just sits in a file and that's the end of the story."
Mar-a-Lago search warrant released, reveals FBI seized top-secret classified documents
The Justice Department is investigating the former president for potential Espionage Act violations.
Trump lawyers agree to public release of Mar-a-Lago search warrant
The Justice Department asked a federal court to unseal the warrant, citing public interest in the case, and Trump said he encouraged its release.
DOJ moves to unseal search warrant used to seize docs from Trump's home
Attorney General Merrick Garland revealed he "personally approved" the extraordinary decision to seek the warrant.
Trump team mulls releasing Mar-a-Lago warrant, inventory, video, photos
The Justice Department asked a judge to unseal the search warrant and inventory, but Trump lawyers are considering releasing material prior to a ruling.
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Thefts of Kias and Hyundais are skyrocketing, up 767% this summer in Cook County
In light of the crime trend, law enforcement wants everyone to know what's going on and how best to protect themselves and their cars.
Judge finds Walgreens contributed to San Francisco's opioid crisis
U.S. District Judge Charles Breyer said, for more than a decade, Walgreens pharmacies in San Francisco dispensed hundreds of thousands of opioid prescriptions without performing enough due diligence.
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.
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After he and his partner had monkeypox, fitness trainer warns 'how much of a joke this isn't'
The pain was so excruciating that a prescribed opioid didn't even help – that was Carson Twitchell's experience after he contracted monkeypox last month.
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.
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Hyde Park native to open Illinois' first Black-owned cannabis company
The artist is launching "93 Boyz" this weekend.
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.
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Vaughn hits tiebreaking single, White Sox beat Tigers 6-4
Andrew Vaughn hit a tiebreaking single in the seventh inning for the second consecutive night, AJ Pollock homered in the eighth and the Chicago White Sox beat the Detroit Tigers 6-4 on Saturday night.
Happ leads homer barrage, Cubs power past struggling Reds
Ian Happ, Willson Contreras and Franmil Reyes homered, and the Chicago Cubs beat the stumbling Cincinnati Reds 7-2 on Saturday night.
NFL players union president blasts Soldier Field conditions
The president of the NFL Players Association blasted the conditions at Soldier Field on Saturday, and he didn't exactly get an argument from the Chicago Bears or Kansas City Chiefs after their preseason game.
Mahomes has TD, safety Reid kicks PAT, Chiefs lose to Bears
Patrick Mahomes sure looked like he was ready to go. The one-time MVP, Super Bowl champion and four-time Pro Bowler made it look easy in his short time on the field.
Kopech Ks 11, Vaughn hits 2-run single as Sox beat Tigers
Kopech was lifted despite blanking the Tigers on 85 pitches throught six innings.
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Actor Anne Heche 'not expected to survive' after crashing into Mar Vista home, rep says
Actor Anne Heche was placed in a medically induced coma a few days after crashing her car into a Mar Vista home last Friday.
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."
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Bud Billiken Parade encourages children to return to school
Organizers described the parade as the largest African American parade in the country.
Man, 62, dies after being shot in head at stop sign in Englewood
A 62-year-old man is dead following a shooting in the Englewood neighborhood Friday night.
Two women in critical condition after boating accident at Chicago's 'Playpen'
A rental boat operated by a licensed captain suffered an equipment malfunction and as the captain was trying to reverse, he backed over a raft with the two women inside.
Chicago First Alert Weather: Evening showers, storms to be followed by quiet conditions
CBS 2 Meteorologist Robb Ellis has the 5 p.m. forecast for Saturday, August 13, 2022.
$15,000 reward offered in CTA Red Line murder case
Cook County Crime Stoppers passed out a flyer showing the two men who shot and killed Diunte Moon.
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