Cab driver recovering after being stabbed by passenger on Mag Mile
Other drivers for the same cab company say they fear for their safety. CBS 2's Tara Molina reports.
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Cab driver stabbed by angry passenger on Magnificent Mile
The driver, a 41-year-old man, was providing a ride to an unidentified woman when she became angry and started to physically attack him, police said.
Boy, 15, charged with stabbing man on Near North Side
He was identified as the offender who, on Nov. 19, around 7:45 p.m., stabbed and seriously injured the victim in the 1500 block of North Clybourn Avenue.
Person beaten, stabbed by group of men in River North, police say
One of the offenders then punched and kicked the victim as he fell to the ground.
Stabbing on CTA platform in Loop leaves man hurt
Chicago police said around 3:30 a.m., the man was sitting on the bench on the platform, in the 100 block of North Clark Street, when an unknown man pulled out a knife and attacked him.
Stabbing on CTA platform in Chicago Loop leaves man hurt
The victim suffered a cut to the left abdomen and was taken to Northwestern Hospital in good condition.
Person in custody after stabbing two others inside residence in Little Village
The woman, 44, was taken by the Chicago Fire Department to Mt. Sinai Hospital in serious condition with a stab wound to the head. The man, 42, was taken by CFD to Christ Hospital in fair condition with stab wounds to the hands.
2 children among 3 injured in rollover crash in Chatham
Chicago police said a car was traveling northbound when it was struck by another vehicle traveling southbound – causing the first car to flip.
2 hurt, 1 seriously after stabbing in Little Village; person in custody
Police say the two were in an argument with a known male offender around 12:13 a.m., in the 4700 block of South Springfield Avenue, when he pulled a knife and stabbed the victims.
ISP: Man arrested for stabbing woman near I-57 in Forest View
Benigno Ramirez-Moreno, 39, of Chicago, was placed into custody for attempted murder.
Student stabbed during fight at Proviso West High School
Police said two students got into a fight at Proviso West around 10 a.m., and one of them was stabbed in the arm.
Crash turns violent in Back of the Yards, one man stabbed
The victim drove himself to Rush University Medical Center, where his condition was stabilized.
Attacker wakes sleeping man, then stabs him
The attack happened on Armitage Avenue near the Kennedy Expressway.
Stabbing near Lake View police station
Police say two men were arguing when one of them swung a sharp object and stabbed the other in the arm before fleeing the scene.
Investigation continues into fatal stabbing of synagogue president in Detroit
Police in Detroit are investigating the killing of the president of an area synagogue. Samantha Woll, 40, was found stabbed to death in front of her home on Saturday.
Slaying of Muslim boy in Will County highlights lacking data on hate crimes
According to The Marshall Project, roughly 42 states and the District of Columbia had higher reporting rates than Illinois last year.
21-year-old woman suspected in stabbing of 24-year-old woman on Chicago train platform
Police said the 21-year-old then stabbed the other woman in the head and arm with something sharp.
21-year-old woman suspected in stabbing of 24-year-old woman on Chicago train platform
A Red Line CTA station has reopened after Chicago police closed it to investigate a stabbing on the platform. On Monday morning, a 21-year-old woman and a 24-year-old woman fought at the 79th Street train stop.
Plainfield landlord charged with hate crime in killing of 6-year-old Palestinian boy, stabbing of mom
Prosecutors said Joseph Czuba, 71, wanted the victims to move out of the home they rented from him, and believed he and his wife "were in danger," because he feared the woman he stabbed "was going to call over her Palestinian friends or family to harm them."
Chicago stabbing: Woman in critical condition after being stabbed inside Logan Square business
The man stabbed the woman in the chest, the right leg and the left leg before fleeing southbound on Milwaukee.
Biden condemns Islamaphobia following fatal stabbing of Plainfield Muslim boy
According to the Will County Sheriff's Office, the two victims were targeted because they are Muslim and because of the ongoing Middle Eastern conflict involving Hamas and Israel.
Plainfield Township landlord accused of killing Palestinian American boy, 6, stabbing woman because they were Muslim
Joseph Czuba has been charged with one count each of first-degree murder, attempted murder, and aggravated battery, and two counts of hate crime.
Investigation continues into deadly stabbing in Plainfield Township
The woman called 911 and said she was being attacked by her landlord.
8-year-old killed, woman in serious condition after stabbing in Plainfield Township; suspect in cust
The woman called 911 and said she was being attacked by her landlord.
Woman charged in stabbing death of 16-year-old Heaven Taylor in The Loop
Police said Egypt Otis stabbed Taylor twice in the chest during a fight near State and Van Buren streets.
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At Hanukkah celebration in Evanston, Jews pray for release of all Hamas hostages
"We need to continue shining our light, because there are still over 130 hostages that are being held in the hands of Hamas terrorists," Rabbi Meir Hecht said.
Vacant Ralph Waldo Emerson High School building gutted by fire in Gary, Indiana
The historic building has been through two fires. While the burned-out shell of the school was still standing Sunday, one alumnus questioned if it should be torn down.
WINGS fundraiser helps provide safe housing to survivors of domestic violence
Since 2004, the annual Sweet Home Chicago fundraiser has collected more than $12 million to support Wings' shelters.
Chicago First Alert Weather: sunny and chilly start to the week
Temperatures stay chilly through Wednesday but warm up by the end of the week.
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Vacant Ralph Waldo Emerson High School building gutted by fire in Gary, Indiana
The historic building has been through two fires. While the burned-out shell of the school was still standing Sunday, one alumnus questioned if it should be torn down.
Full reopening of Kennedy Expressway means smoother ride for drivers
The entire project is set to be completed in December of 2025, so drivers shouldn't hit the gas to hard just yet.
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At Hanukkah celebration in Evanston, Jews pray for release of all Hamas hostages
"We need to continue shining our light, because there are still over 130 hostages that are being held in the hands of Hamas terrorists," Rabbi Meir Hecht said.
WINGS fundraiser helps provide safe housing to survivors of domestic violence
Since 2004, the annual Sweet Home Chicago fundraiser has collected more than $12 million to support Wings' shelters.
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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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Justin Fields leads Bears to 28-13 win over Lions, for first back-to-back wins under Matt Eberflus
Receiver DJ Moore had his first career rushing touchdown and caught a scoring pass to help Chicago (5-8) win for the third time in four games.
Blackhawks beat Blues 3-1 for first win streak of the season
Anthony Beauvillier, Alex Vlasic and Jason Dickinson scored, and the Chicago Blackhawks beat the St. Louis Blues 3-1 for their first back-to-back wins of the season.
LSU QB Jayden Daniels wins Heisman Trophy with prolific season
LSU quarterback Jayden Daniels has won the Heisman Trophy in a decisive victory.
Alston scores 25, Loyola Chicago wins 115-64 against Goshen
Philip Alston had 25 points in Loyola Chicago's 115-64 win over Goshen.
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.
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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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Chicago First Alert Weather: Sunny start to the week
CBS 2 Meteorologist Robb Ellis has the latest forecast.
Poll shows most Americans disapprove of Biden's handling of Israel-Hamas war
Aid organizations are warning half of the Palestinians inside Gaza are starving, as Israel intensifies its bombing campaign inside the territory. Meantime, a growing number of Americans are questioning the way Washington is handling the israel-Hamas war.
WINGS fundraiser helps provide safe housing to survivors of domestic violence
A high-flying celebration on Sunday raised money to help victims of domestic violence in Chicago find safe shelter.
Evanston menorah lighting ceremony
As Hanukkah celebrations get underway across the Chicago area, the ongoing conflict between Israel and Hamas continues to rest heavy on the minds of many.
1 in custody after armed robbery in Irving Park
One person was arrested after robbing and attacking two others in Old Irving Park Sunday morning.
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2 off-duty CPD officers robbed at gunpoint, source says
A police source told CBS 2 that the man stole the police stars, IDs, and FOID cards from the two off-duty women officers.
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.
