Crime survivors in Springfield to demand more money for trauma recovery centers
"When those things happen we need time to heal. We cant go back to work and function in 72 hours."
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Crime survivors travel to Springfield to lobby lawmakers for better support for victims
"When people are harmed, they can go to the hospital and they can treat that wound. But we need trauma recovery centers here in Illinois where we can go and we can heal out of that growth," said Bertha Purnell, whose son, Maurice, was murdered in 2017 less than a mile from her Austin home.
Drivers Lose Control In Snowstorm, Hit Illinois State Police Cruisers 3 Different Times Wednesday In Downstate Illinois
Illinois State Police squad cars were struck three different times in downstate Illinois amid the snowstorm Wednesday.
Illinois State Fair To Require Masks Indoors, And At Grandstands; Proof Of Vaccine Or Negative COVID Test In Some Spaces
If you're heading to the Illinois State Fair in Springfield, you'll want to bring your favorite mask.
Juneteenth Flag Flies Over Illinois State Capitol For First Time
For the very first time, the Juneteenth flag is flying over the Illinois State Capitol in Springfield.
Payday Loophole Closed By Springfield Lawmakers
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'Get This Fixed': Boaters Want An End To Trailer Plate Fees Rising 555%
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Monday was the final day of the Spring Session for the Illinois legislature with a number of bills still in the works, including the state budget.
Democrats, $200K Consultant Agree On Redrawn Map, But Not Most Others
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Parents, Community Groups Rally For Springfield Lawmakers To Vote On Elected CPS School Board
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Illinois Secretary Of State Jesse White Wants New Statue Of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. At State Capitol
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Member Of Illinois House Speaker Welch's Staff Tests Positive For COVID-19 In Springfield
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'A Greater Deficit Of Trust': State Lawmaker Proposes Closing Payroll Loophole Costing Taxpayers Thousands
Springfield State Representative Mike Murphy is a co-sponsor. Murphy, a Republican, pushed similar legislation in the past. It will likely become part of a larger ethics reform package he believes there's support for.
Chicago State Senator Elgie Sims Recalls Moments When A Gunman Pulled Up Next To Him
"After January 6, there was heightened concern for these attacks on elected officials."
'I Would Go Farther If I Needed To': Hundreds Head To Springfield To Get COVID Vaccine
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Two People From Springfield Charged With Stealing Funeral Home Van With Body Inside
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Police In Springfield Increase Security Ahead Of Inauguration Day; Chicago Takes Precaution
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Tight Security In Springfield And Beyond Ahead Of Inauguration Day; Chicago OEMC On Watch
Ahead of President-elect Joe Biden's inauguration, security is sky-high in Washington – and in state capitals such as Springfield, where the National Guard is helping state Capitol Police.
Heightened Security Remains In Place At Illinois State Capitol Over Protest Concerns
There was noticeable heightened security at the Illinois State Capitol in Springfield on Sunday.
Springfield Prepares For Possible Armed Protests Ahead Of Inauguration, But All Quiet So Far This Weekend
CBS 2 Political Investigator Dana Kozlov reports only about a dozen protesters showed up for what was dubbed the "Save Our State" rally at noon outside the Illinois State Capitol complex.
Pritzker Activates 250 National Guard Troops In Springfield Ahead Of Potential Armed Protests
With the FBI warning of threats to state capital cities leading up to President-elect Joe Biden's inauguration on Wednesday, Gov. JB Pritzker has activated 250 members of the Illinois National Guard to provide security at state buildings in downtown Springfield.
Chief Of Staff For Illinois House Speaker Welch Tests Positive For COVID-19; Lawmakers And Staff Urged To Self-Isolate
The chief of staff to newly-elected Illinois House Speaker Emanuel "Chris" Welch tested positive for COVID-19 while lawmakers were in Springfield this week for the lame duck session and the inauguration of the new Illinois General Assembly.
State Rep. Darren Bailey Recovering After Collapsing During House Session
Illinois state Rep. Darren Bailey (R-Xenia) was recovering Sunday after a medical scare during a state House session in Springfield.
Illinois Lawmakers Couldn't Meet Often in 2020 Because Of The Pandemic, But That May Change In 2021; 'At Least 22 Other States Have Been Operating Virtually'
"I've been talking to my colleagues on both sides of the aisle and I think there is an openness to moving forward now."
Slaveholder Douglas' Statue To Be Removed From Capitol Lawn
The board of the Office of the Architect of the Capitol voted Wednesday to remove a statue of the senator and a statue of early settler Pierre Menard because both profited from slavery.
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A suspect is in custody after two people were killed and seven others were injured during a mass shooting downtown Thursday night.
11 wounded in weekend shootings across Chicago
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Cardinal Blase Cupich ordains two new priests at Holy Name Cathedral ceremony
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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.
Mom of teen wounded in downtown mass shooting heard the gunfire; "he got shot nine times"
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Suspected gunman in downtown mass shooting was wanted on warrant for previous gun charges
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Street closures for Sunday's Life Time Chicago Spring Half Marathon
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Violinist offering reward in finding stolen vintage violin
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4 men wounded in 2 separate shootings in South Chicago
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CPS data breach exposes records of tens of thousands of students and staff
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Illinois' Kofi Cockburn works out at NBA Draft Combine
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Eleventh contempt of court order issued against DCFS Director Marc Smith
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Park Ridge man says failures by Post Office cost him opportunity to run for state Senate as write-in
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CBS 2 Chicago wins four regional Edward R. Murrow Awards
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Red Cross looking for volunteers to install smoke detectors
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Pennsylvania, North Carolina, Kentucky, Idaho and Oregon primary results
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Aldermen back more than $16M in settlements for two more lawsuits against Chicago police
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Biden to invoke Defense Production Act to address baby formula shortage
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Abbott to resume production of baby formula at Sturgis, Michigan plant after recall
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Chicago gas prices hit new record, at more than $5 per gallon
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Parents desperate, searching for options amid persistent nationwide baby formula shortage
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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
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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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Donaldson, Anderson spar again as Yankees beat White Sox 7-5
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Illinois' Kofi Cockburn works out at NBA Draft Combine
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Cubs unveil Ferguson Jenkins statue at Wrigley Field
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University of Chicago men's, women's tennis teams rank No. 1 in their region for first time
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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
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