16-year-old boy dies after being shot in back of head in South Austin
The boy was standing in a hallway when two unknown offenders fired shots in the victim's direction
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South Austin shooting leaves 1 dead, another injured
Chicago police said a 46-year-old man and another male of unknown age were on the sidewalk when an unknown offender shot them.
Chicago shooting: 3 shot in South Austin neighborhood
No suspects have been arrested. Area 4 detectives were investigating.
Boy, 13, charged with robbing man in South Austin
The boy took off, but was arrested by police minutes later.
Hourslong SWAT standoff ends with bank robbery suspect dead
Officials say the man had shot himself and was pronounced dead.
SUV crashes into building, driver flees scene in South Austin
The crash happened around 1:20 a.m. in the 400 block of South Cicero Avenue.
Driver flees after crashing into building in South Austin
Chicago police say officers responded to a traffic crash and located an unoccupied black SUV that struck the building.
Fire damages 154-year-old landmark home on West Side
The Seth P. Warner House was constructed in 1869 on Central Avenue in South Austin. CBS 2's Noel Brennan reports.
Boy, 16, charged in three separate robberies on West Side
Police arrested the 16-year-old Thursday afternoon, in the 4000 block of West Lake Street.
Police search for suspect in deadly South Austin shooting
The suspect got into a red sedan and took off. Police are still looking for the suspect.
Police search for suspect in deadly South Austin shooting
It happened early Thursday morning on Cicero and Polk, just off the Eisenhower. Police said the victim was arguing with a man who took out a gun and shot him in the head
West Side shooting: Man shot to death during argument in South Austin
Chicago police say the victim, a 54-year-old man, was arguing with an unknown man who pulled out a firearm and opened fire.
Chicago's 'Wear Orange Peace March' honors National Gun Violence Awareness Day
Hadiya Pendleton was shot and killed by gang members in 2013. Her death helped Gun Violence Awareness Day become a national event.
Teen boy charged with shooting girl in South Austin
The 16-year-old boy was arrested on Thursday in the 3100 block of West Harrison Street.
Chicago stabbing: Man charged with murder of 41-year-old woman
The suspect is accused of then trying to hide her body in an alley near Chicago and Waller avenues.
Chicago stabbing: Man charged with murder of 41-year-old woman
Violence hit close to home for Chicago's new mayor, Brandon Johnson. A man who lives across the street from him was charged with murder in connection with this past weekend's deadly stabbing of a woman in the South Austin neighborhood. Arnel Smith, 61, was charged with murder in Kelly Seebruch's, 41, death.
Man charged with first degree murder after woman found dead in South Austin alley
Sources tell CBS 2 she was found covered in a blanket, her wrists bound with a phone charging cord.
Woman found dead in South Austin alley
Sources tell CBS 2 she was found covered in a blanket, her wrists bound with a phone charging cord.
Chicago man charged with 2020 murder of pregnant woman in South Austin fire
Police say Victor Terell was identified as the suspect who participated in the arson and death of 34-year-old Stephanie Hayes, in the 5000 block of West Gladys Avenue.
South Austin shooting: Man killed after being shot in chest inside car
Witnesses told police an unidentified man approached the car and shot at the victim before fleeing the scene on foot.
Nurse who recently quit says West Side nursing home has squalid conditions
The facility is now on watch by the federal government.
Former nurse says West Side nursing home had 'deplorable' conditions
The nurse told us she wants to speak for the residents who she says don’t have a voice. CBS 2's Marissa Perlman reports.
Local market giving away free food at West Side high school
The South Austin Fresh Foods Market is giving produce and other groceries away at Michele Clark High School near Harrison and Laramie.
Health Initiative hosting day long COVID vaccine clinic in South Austin
The Chicago clinic will be at the Build, Inc. organization, located at 5100 West Harrison Street.
Chicago man charged with robbing woman at gunpoint in South Austin
Police say on March 26 around 2:41 a.m., he took property from a 29-year-old woman at gunpoint in the 4900 block of West Madison Street.
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Chicago First Alert Weather: Clouds linger with colder temps on Sunday
Cloudy skies will linger through Sunday as cooler air continues to pour in. Sunshine returns next week.
Chicago Weekend Shootings: 3 killed, 7 hurt
The ages of the victims range from 18 to 42.
DePaul beats Louisville ending Blue Demons' 5-game skid
Jeremiah Oden scored 22 points and Chico Carter Jr. scored 14 points and DePaul ended its five-game losing streak by beating Louisville 75-68.
Penn president, board chair resign after controversial congressional hearing on antisemitism
Liz Magill came under fire this week after a hearing in Congress where university presidents were asked about antisemitism on college campuses.
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Off-duty Chicago police officer killed in Tinley Park traffic crash
Village officials say both drivers were taken to Silver Cross Hospital where the officer was pronounced dead.
Suspect in multiple bank robberies strikes again on Michigan Avenue
With the holiday shopping bringing out the big crowds, authorities say it is critical to catch the man before he hits again.
1 dead after CCL holder returns fire at 2 gunmen in Humboldt Park
The victim was shot in the torso and was taken to Stroger Hospital in fair condition.
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Chicago First Alert Weather: Clouds linger with colder temps on Sunday
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Two men detail their claims of abuse at a place where young children were sent for help
This is national story now percolating right here in Chicago - allegations brought forward in a federal lawsuit by children now grown.
Foxx calls findings on how many Black women were victims of crime in 2022 "jarring"
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.
Chicago's enters new deal with crime database from same company as ShotSpotter
As CBS 2 Investigator Megan Hickey reported, the way the public found out about the deal CrimeTracer was surprising.
Chicago woman says towing company demanded over $10,000 to get her car back
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.
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.
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Texas court temporarily halts ruling allowing woman to have emergency abortion
Kate Cox, a mother of two, said she found out last week that her unborn child suffered from what doctors say is a fatal disorder.
Chi vs. Hate ordinance would make it easier to report hate incidents, alderwoman says
Chicago Police data show there have been 254 hate crimes reported so far this year alone - compared with 204 last year, 109 in 2021, and 80 in 2020.
Ed Burke trial: Jury hears recordings of Burke aide on holding up driveway permits
The permits – and how the city's longest-serving alderman is accused of holding them up for a would-be client – are central to the federal extortion case against Burke.
Chicago migrant crisis: Records shed light on contract for tents, city cracks down on buses
The Mayor's office told us they are in talks with the owner on a lot in Brighton Park where a tent base camp was called off by Gov. JB Pritzker.
Trump gag order in 2020 election case largely upheld by appeals court
A federal appeals court heard arguments in November over the gag order limiting what Trump can say about the 2020 election-related case filed against him in Washington, D.C.
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Privacy concerns at Chicago parking garage prompt proposed law change
Not only did CBS 2 hear from more upset customers, but also from Illinois Secretary of State Alexi Giannoulias.
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.
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FDA approves gene-editing treatment for sickle cell disease
Sickle cell disease affects approximately 100,000 people in the U.S., predominantly people of color.
An end to breast cancer? California company develops groundbreaking vaccine with promising future
An estimated one in eight women will develop breast cancer in their lifetime, killing on average 42,000 a year in the U.S. But what if a vaccine could significantly lower each woman's chance of ever getting it in the first place?
Two babies infected with rare bacteria linked to baby formula recalls last year
Federal health officials confirmed Thursday that two cases of invasive infections caused by cronobacter sakazakii have been reported in 2023.
Panera's caffeine-fueled lemonade cited in second death, suit says
Casual dining chain faces another wrongful death suit related to its Charged Lemonade after cardiac arrest of Florida man.
Slow COVID-19 booster rollout cost thousands of lives, new study says
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.
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Customers line up for hours at drive-thru for new McDonald's concept, CosMc's
CBS 2's Jermont Terry took a trip out to Bolingbrook, off Weber Road, to see if it lived up to the hype.
Crowds, record day of revenue point to comeback on Chicago's Magnificent Mile
According to The Magnificent Mile Association, a record $31.7 million in revenue was set in November on a single day.
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.
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DePaul beats Louisville ending Blue Demons' 5-game skid
Jeremiah Oden scored 22 points and Chico Carter Jr. scored 14 points and DePaul ended its five-game losing streak by beating Louisville 75-68.
No. 17 Tennessee rallies to beat No. 20 Illinois 86-79
Dalton Knecht scored 21 points to help No. 17 Tennessee rally from a second-half deficit to beat No. 20 Illinois, 86-79, in front of a raucous crowd of more than 20,000 Volunteer fans.
Coby White has 24 as Bulls hand Spurs 16th straight loss
Nikola Vucevic added 21 points and 16 rebounds.
Bears meet Lions again: Three things to watch
Will the Bears be saying goodbye to Justin Fields at the end of the season?
Rivera scores 14 as UIC knocks off Jacksonville State
Rivera shot 4 of 6 from the field and 5 for 7 from the line for the Flames (6-3).
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Bono impersonator has fans fooled at Old Town bar
Some U2 fans spent the evening thinking they were hanging out with Bono in the flesh and blood – and singing Christmas carols with him.
Ryan O'Neal, star of "Love Story," is dead at 82
Ryan O'Neal, the Oscar-nominated star of films including "Love Story" and "Paper Moon," has died at 82.
CBS presents 'Grammy® Salute to 50 Years of Hip Hop'
A star-studded lineup of hip hop legends and GRAMMY-winning artists will grace the stage at this special tribute concert, airing Sunday, Dec. 10 (8:30-10:30 PM, ET/8:00-10:00 PM, PT) on the CBS Television Network, and streaming on Paramount+.
Def Leppard, Journey to play Wrigley Field next summer
The Steve Miller Band will also be joining them.
Fans fall in love with Mona, little puppet from Nanalan' on Tiktok
Whose that wonderful girl? Could she be any cuter? Mona, the small green puppet who is the star of Nanalan', an old Canadian TV show, gains new fans on Tiktok.
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Israel-Hamas War: Death toll rises as fighting enters third month
As the civilian death toll grows in Gaza, there are more threats to Jewish people in the region and around the world as the Hanukkah festival is underway.
Ryan O’Neal, star of “Love Story,” dies at 82
His family says O’Neal died peacefully Friday in Los Angeles with family and friends by his side. Jarred Hill looks back at O’Neal’s life and career.
Serial bank robber still at large after hitting another bank on Magnificent Mile
He carries a gun, and there is fear he may use the weapon next.
PAWS Chicago Pet of the Week: Moby
This 5-year-old mixed breed can be a little bashful at first, but don't you worry, that wears off pretty quickly.
Chicago First Alert Weather: Showers first, cool and dry weather after
A cool but very sunny week ahead. Highs will stay mostly near 40 and lows in the 20s.
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Scott Eby, who admitted to rape and murder of 3-year-old Riley Fox, dies in prison
On June 6, 2004, Riley vanished from her Wilmington, Illinois home – and her body was later found in Forked Creek four miles away.
Ed Burke trial: Jury hears recordings of Burke aide on holding up driveway permits
The permits – and how the city's longest-serving alderman is accused of holding them up for a would-be client – are central to the federal extortion case against Burke.
Suspect in multiple bank robberies strikes again on Michigan Avenue
With the holiday shopping bringing out the big crowds, authorities say it is critical to catch the man before he hits again.
55 years in prison for Algonquin woman who admitted to killing boyfriend's parents
Arin Fox, 42, reached the plea agreement back in October.
Video shows gun-toting robbers holding up Cicero liquor store
This was the second robbery at the store this year.
