Southwest Side neighbors say they're plagued with car stunt rallies weekend after weekend
Tire marks in the Ford City Mall parking lot at 76th Street and Cicero Avenue serve as proof of what people in the area say is an ongoing nuisance.
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Southwest Side neighbors say they're plagued with car stunt rallies weekend after weekend
Tire marks in the Ford City Mall parking lot at 76th Street and Cicero Avenue serve as proof of what people in the area say is an ongoing nuisance. CBS 2's Jermont Terry reports.
Youth baseball players hit ground at St. Rita High School field as gunshots ring out nearby
Gunfire rang out audibly Thursday afternoon while a baseball game was in progress at St. Rita of Cascia High School on the Southwest Side. CBS 2's Charlie De Mar reports.
Residents confront Mayor Lightfoot, other city leaders about safety and violence at Southwest Side townhall
Safety and violence were the focus of a townhall meeting on the city's Southwest Side Monday, the same day Mayor Lori Lightfoot announced a program to help people pay for doorbell cameras and motion lights.
Residents confront city leaders at townhall meeting on public safety
Safety and violence were the focus of a townhall meeting on the city’s Southwest Side Monday, the same day Mayor Lori Lightfoot announced a program to help people pay for doorbell cameras and motion lights. CBS 2 Political Investigator Dana Kozlov reports.
City worker had light pole fall on her car three years ago; she's alarmed by continuing problem
When the light pole came crashing down in Streeterville last week, it reminded someone on the Southwest Side of what she experienced three years ago. CBS 2's Jermont Terry reports.
Armed Robbers Are Attacking, Beating People At Their Garages In Alleys On Southwest Side
An alarming has been hitting the Chicago's Southwest Side - unsuspecting people are violently attacked and robbed alone at their garages in alleyways.
2 Men Shot In Car Near Ford City Mall
Two men were shot in a car near the Ford City Mall on the Southwest Side Friday afternoon.
After Devastating Fire, Mother Is On A Mission To Make Christmas Special For Her Son
After a deadly fire on Chicago's Southwest Side, a mother is on a mission to make this Christmas special for her son.
Caught On Video: Semi-Trailer Truck Driver Knocks Down Road Sign, Plows Into Multiple Cars On Southwest Side
A semi-trailer truck driver plowed into dozens of cars while traveling several miles across the city's Southwest Side this week, before police eventually stopped him in suburban Bedford Park.
Motorcyclist Dies In Southwest Side Road Rage Incident
A motorcyclist died in the Southwest Side after a road rage incident early Sunday morning.
Community Groups Try To Drive Crime Out Of Chicago's Southwest Side
Community groups are trying to drive crime out amidst uptick in Chicago crime.
Freight Train Stops For Over 40 Minutes In Mount Greenwood; Ald. Matt O'Shea Says Stopped Trains Are Recurring Problem And Safety Hazard
Major train delays have been causing problems on the city's Southwest Side.
Man Shot During Carjacking On Southwest Side After Changing Tire For Mom, Kids
A mother found herself stranded on the side of the road on the city's Southwest Side with her three kids – and when help arrived, someone opened fire and shot the man who came to their aid.
Cherry Washington Lost $30,000 To Contractor Who Didn't Complete Job, But She Still Succeeded In Opening A Nail Salon
This is the amazing story of an entrepreneur overcoming the obstacles.
Caught On Video: Speeding SUV Driver Slams Into Parked Car On Southwest Side, Goes Down Sidewalk To Escape
The search was on Thursday night to try to find the person who drove a sport-utility vehicle down a sidewalk to get away from a hit-and-run crash.
2 Killed In High-Speed Crash On Southwest Side
Two people were killed in a high-speed crash on the Southwest Side.
Police: Woman Shoots Man During Fight On Southwest Side; Detectives Question Both
Police were questioning a man and woman Thursday afternoon after they said the woman shot the man during a fight on the city's Southwest Side.
Woman Said Contractor Never Completed Job Of Building Her Nail Salon, And It Turns Out The Contractor Isn't Properly Registered Either
A South Side woman said she gave a man $30,000 to build her nail salon – and yet a year later, the job is not even close to complete.
Body Cam Video Shows What Led Up To Shooting Of Man By Cook County Sheriff's Police On Southwest Side
A man who was shot and wounded by Cook County Sheriff's police this week was armed, and officers had to use a Taser to subdue him even after he had been shot, authorities said.
Man Shot, Wounded By Cook County Sheriff's Officer On Southwest Side
A person was shot and wounded by Cook County Sheriff's police on the Southwest Side Monday afternoon.
60629 ZIP Code On Southwest Side Sees Alarming Rise In COVID-19 Positivity Rate
An alarming jump in the coronavirus positivity rate has been seen in one specific Chicago ZIP code.
Little Libraries Set Up In Southwest Side Parks Offer More Than Just Books
Getting resources to struggling neighborhoods is more important than ever now, and people in neighborhoods on Chicago's Southwest Side are getting creative doing it.
MISSING: Helen Wilson, 65, Last Seen On Southwest Side And Considered High-Risk
Police on Sunday were asking for help from the public in finding a woman who was last seen on the Southwest Side, and who suffers from dementia and may need medical attention.
Protesters Turn Out At Cook County Jail After Bond Is Set For Man Accused Of Striking, Killing 13-Year-Old Boy On Bike
Protesters were lined up outside the Cook County Jail Wednesday night, upset over the possible release on bond of a man charged with striking and killing a 13-year-old boy riding his bike on the Southwest Side.
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Two men charged in mass shooting that left 2 dead, 7 wounded on Near North Side
Jaylun Sanders is charged with murder, attempted murder, and aggravated unlawful use of a weapon. Kameron Abram also faces a weapon charge.
Woman shot, critically wounded on Dan Ryan Expressway; local outbound lanes closed near 47th Street
Illinois State Police said the shooting happened at about 8:10 p.m. in the southbound local lanes near 47th Street.
Firefighters respond to extra-alarm blaze at vacant Pheasant Run Resort in St. Charles
Firefighters have spent hours battling the massive fire.
Businesses worry about rising crime downtown after latest violent outburst at Millennium Park
"It really does suck to be down here and hear about all this going on, because it draws people away," said Lily Stein, manager of Beat Kitchen on the Riverwalk.
SWAT responds after man barricades himself inside building in Englewood
A man is barricaded inside a residential building in the Englewood neighborhood Sunday.
New podcast brings attention to unsolved murders of women in Chicago
A new podcast is bringing attention to dozens of unsolved murders of mostly black women in the Chicago area.
Greece Heritage Parade returns Sunday
The parade is commemorating the 200th anniversary of the Greek Declaration of Independence.
Man found shot, killed at apartment complex entrance in Gresham
A man is found shot and killed at an apartment complex in the Gresham neighborhood early Sunday morning.
2 men shot while standing outside in Lawndale neighborhood
Two men are wounded after being shot in the Lawndale neighborhood early Sunday morning.
2 people injured in rollover crash in River North
Two people are injured after a crash caused a vehicle to roll over in River North just after midnight.
1 suspect in custody, another remains loose after robbery on CTA Red Line train
One of the two offenders is in custody following a robbery on the CTA Red Line train overnight.
Chicago First Alert Weather: Another cool day with sunshine
We end the weekend with another cool day with lows in the 60s.
Chicago Teachers Union elects Stacy Davis Gates as new president
The union's incumbent vice president, Gates won 56 percent of the vote in what was one of the most hotly contested union elections in years.
16 wounded in weekend shootings across Chicago
At least 16 people are wounded in shootings over the weekend.
Varsho's double scores 3 in 10th in Diamondbacks' 7-6 win vs Cubs
Chicago has lost four straight after winning six of eight before Arizona came to town.
Walmart security guard injured in struggle with shoplifters in Olympia Fields
One gunshot was fired during the incident, but the guard was not shot.
Chance The Snapper, Chicago's favorite gator, buffed up and ready for beach season in Florida
Chicago's favorite reptile is growing up.
U.S. Sen. Tammy Duckworth speaks at Harper College graduation
Duckworth applauded the graduates for making it through their studies during a period of upheaval and uncertainty.
Three wounded in South Shore shooting
Three people were wounded Saturday afternoon in a shooting in the South Shore neighborhood.
Cardinal Blase Cupich ordains two new priests at Holy Name Cathedral ceremony
Cardinal Blase Cupich helped welcome two new priests to the Archdiocese of Chicago on Saturday.
Off-duty sheriff's deputy shoots man who fired shots in Millennium Park, fled onto party boat
The deputy was working a side job as a security officer at the time of the incident, according to a sheriff's office spokesperson.
Chicago First Alert Weather: Showers ending tonight, partly cloudy tomorrow
Partly cloudy skies are expected for a couple days
Donaldson, Anderson spar again as Yankees beat White Sox 7-5
On a steamy afternoon that saw yet another dustup between Josh Donaldson and the White Sox, DJ LeMahieu hit an early grand slam and the New York Yankees beat Chicago 7-5 in a contentious contest Saturday.
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.
2 killed, 7 injured in mass shooting downtown; suspect in custody
Police confirmed a suspect is in custody and a weapon was recovered from the scene.
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Two men charged in mass shooting that left 2 dead, 7 wounded on Near North Side
Jaylun Sanders is charged with murder, attempted murder, and aggravated unlawful use of a weapon. Kameron Abram also faces a weapon charge.
Woman shot, critically wounded on Dan Ryan Expressway; local outbound lanes closed near 47th Street
Illinois State Police said the shooting happened at about 8:10 p.m. in the southbound local lanes near 47th Street.
Firefighters respond to extra-alarm blaze at vacant Pheasant Run Resort in St. Charles
Firefighters have spent hours battling the massive fire.
Businesses worry about rising crime downtown after latest violent outburst at Millennium Park
"It really does suck to be down here and hear about all this going on, because it draws people away," said Lily Stein, manager of Beat Kitchen on the Riverwalk.
New podcast brings attention to unsolved murders of women in Chicago
A new podcast is bringing attention to dozens of unsolved murders of mostly black women in the Chicago area.
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Mass shooting on Near North Side was part of a growing trend in Chicago
The troubling reality is mass shootings like this are skyrocketing in Chicago compared to the rest of the country.
Eleventh contempt of court order issued against DCFS Director Marc Smith
An 11-year-old abused girl, considered a risk to herself and others, has spent two months in what's considered a shelter and has been waiting months longer for a secure residential treatment center placement.
Park Ridge man says failures by Post Office cost him opportunity to run for state Senate as write-in
Michael Walters thought he did everything right.
CBS 2 Chicago wins four regional Edward R. Murrow Awards
CBS 2 Chicago won four regional Edward R. Murrow awards, the most of any station.
Red Cross looking for volunteers to install smoke detectors
This week alone, the Red Cross has helped 132 victims in Chicago and the suburbs after house fires.
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City Council Public Safety Committee backs Mayor Lightfoot's new citywide curfew for teens
The City Council Public Safety Committee voted 14-3 on Friday to approve the one hour rollback of the curfew hours on weekends, as well as to expand the city's curfew to include 17-year-olds.
First vote on Chicago casino plan delayed, amid ongoing questions from aldermen
"We feel very confident that we have the votes to make sure that this gets over the hurdle," Mayor Lightfoot said.
Pennsylvania, North Carolina, Kentucky, Idaho and Oregon primary results
CBS News projects Chuck Edwards will win the GOP nomination in North Carolina's 11th Congressional District, defeating incumbent Rep. Madison Cawthorn.
Aldermen back more than $16M in settlements for two more lawsuits against Chicago police
One of the lawsuits involves one of four men wrongfully convicted for a 1992 double murder. That case has now cost Chicago taxpayers more than $43 million in verdicts and settlements.
Biden to invoke Defense Production Act to address baby formula shortage
Suppliers will be required to give resources to infant formula plants before sending to other customers.
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Demand rises for donated breast milk amid baby formula shortage
With parents struggling to navigate the baby formula shortage, breast milk donation banks are seeing a sharp increase in demand — but also a jump in donations.
Baby formula shortage still leaves families desperate, especially those restricted by federal WIC program rules
Walk into the baby formula aisle at just about any drug or grocery store around the country, and you will still see rows of empty shelves.
Abbott to resume production of baby formula at Sturgis, Michigan plant after recall
Abbott Nutrition said after its plant in Sturgis, Michigan gets back in operation, product could be back on shelves in six to eight weeks, subject to approval by the Food and Drug Administration.
Chicago gas prices hit new record, at more than $5 per gallon
According to AAA, the average price of a gallon of regular unleaded gasoline is $5.12 as of Tuesday morning.
Parents desperate, searching for options amid persistent nationwide baby formula shortage
Parents are struggling to keep up with the nationwide shortage of baby formula – with several retailers now limiting how much you can buy. So what do you do if you can't find any?
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FDA clears COVID-19 booster shot for healthy kids ages 5 to 11
There is one more hurdle: The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention must decide whether to formally recommend the booster for this age group.
Abbott baby formula plant could reopen in two weeks
Sturgis plant will reopen soon as nationwide out-of-stock levels of baby formula rise above 40%.
COVID-19 reaches 'high' community risk level in Evanston
The Evanston Department of Health and Human Service reported 397 new COVID-19 cases over the last seven days – up from 305 the prior week.
Advocate Aurora Health merging with Charlotte-based Atrium Health
Advocate Aurora Health will be merging with Atrium Health.
CPS launches 'Please Stay' campaign to promote mental health and prevent teen suicides
Chicago Public Schools has become the first school district in the nation to launch a new anti-suicide campaign created by Lady Gaga's Born This Way foundation.
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City Council committee to vote on Chicago casino plan, which has some neighbors thinking of selling condos and leaving
There is still a push from nearby residents to stop the billon-dollar Bally's project that is planned for the Chicago Tribune Freedom Center site in River West.
Crime and chaos downtown and beyond are keeping tourists away from Chicago
Such events as the chaos downtown that led to a deadly shooting right in the middle of Millennium Park have led people to cancel trips, meetings, and events in Chicago because they don't feel safe.
Carvana tower in Skokie put on hold after Illinois suspends dealer's state license
The village of Skokie is telling Carvana it cannot build a proposed 14-story car vending tower, just three months after the project won approval from village trustees.
FTX cryptocurrency exchange opens new headquarters in Chicago
Mayor Lori Lightfoot helped cut the ribbon Tuesday morning to open the official U.S. headquarters of FTX, a Bahamas-based cryptocurrency exchange.
Bally's unveils further plans for Chicago casino; some aldermen say it's being pushed through too fast
The city did not conduct a new safety study to determine how crime would be impacted by a casino - in hopes of getting the casino up and generating revenue quickly.
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Varsho's double scores 3 in 10th in Diamondbacks' 7-6 win vs Cubs
Chicago has lost four straight after winning six of eight before Arizona came to town.
Donaldson, Anderson spar again as Yankees beat White Sox 7-5
On a steamy afternoon that saw yet another dustup between Josh Donaldson and the White Sox, DJ LeMahieu hit an early grand slam and the New York Yankees beat Chicago 7-5 in a contentious contest Saturday.
Illinois' Kofi Cockburn works out at NBA Draft Combine
He's one of the biggest players in the draft, at 7 feet and 293 pounds, but his lack of an outside game might leave him left out on draft night, and longing a bit for the old NBA game.
Cubs unveil Ferguson Jenkins statue at Wrigley Field
The Hall of Famer, considered the best pitcher in Cubs history, joins Ernie Banks, Billy Williams, and Ron Santo to be immortalized along Gallagher Way.
Rojas hits 3 home runs, Diamondbacks outslug Cubs in HR derby 10-6
With a strong wind blowing out on a warm afternoon, the teams combined to clear the brick walls 11 times — the Diamondbacks connected for seven homers.
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CBS unveils 2022-2023 primetime lineup
CBS announced its 2022-2023 primetime programming lineup of CBS Originals, featuring four new dramas and more.
Dave Chappelle attacked by armed man while onstage in L.A.
The controversial comic laughed off the incident after being tackled, and video appeared to show the person who charged him being beaten onstage.
Naomi Judd, Grammy-winning singer, has died at 76
"We lost our beautiful mother to the disease of mental illness," the Judd sisters said on social media.
'Jersey Boys' is returning to a Chicago stage next week
The new national tour of "Jersey Boys" opens next week at the Cadillac Palace Theatre, celebrating the music of the Frankie Valli and the Four Seasons.
Lollapalooza announces daily lineup; single-day tickets now on sale
The lineup includes Thursday headliners Metallica and Lil Baby, Friday headliners Dua Lipa and Machine Gun Kelly, Saturday headliners J. Cole and Kygo, and Sunday headliners Green Day and Doja Cat.
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New podcast highlights unsolved murders of women in Chicago
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Greek Heritage Parade returns
The Greek Heritage Parade is back.
Chicago First Alert Weather: Cool day, temps climb during the week
We end the weekend with another cool day with lows in the 60s.
2 people injured after rollover crash in River North
Two people are injured after a crash caused a vehicle to roll over in River North just after midnight.
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