State Street downtown has highest vacancy rate ever, but experts say there is hope
An expert said short-term leases, or "activations," for retail or art galleries could make a major difference.
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An expert said short-term leases, or "activations," for retail or art galleries could make a major difference.
Despite the vacancy crisis, experts say there is hope for State Street, that Great Street. CBS 2's Tara Molina reports.
CBS 2 Legal Analyst Irv Miller said this was a clear case of self-defense on the employee's part.
The employee is a FOID card and concealed carry license holder.
In both cases, a lone person went into the business and announced a robbery while implying he or she was armed with a weapon.
Chicago Police Supt. Larry Snelling said Wednesday that police will be present at schools following the attacks.
The victims were leaving their high school and made it only steps from the front door.
Early voting for the primary election is less than a month away.
Police said a cleaning crew was working in a sixth-floor business office at the UBS Tower, 1 N. Wacker Dr., when they found the 40-year-old woman dead.
Terry Ivory, 24, was arrested on Sunday by Chicago police in the 0-100 block of West Lake Street.
The victim ran from the scene, and the offender was placed into custody by arriving officers.
The victim suffered a cut to the left abdomen and was taken to Northwestern Hospital in good condition.
The ambassadors were armed with resource cards to hand out to those in need. Ambassadors walk eight to 12 miles a day with one goal: to help people.
Slowly but surely people are coming back to the Loop. Traffic on State Street and Michigan Avenue are up to 75% of pre-pandemic levels. There are some high-profile folks out there to keep everyone safe. CBS 2's Marie Saavedra hit the streets with a Loop ambassador.
A fellow resident at the condo building where Abnerd Joseph lived was brought in by police for questioning. But the 45-year-old licensed gun owner was later released.
Many could be heard shouting "free free Palestine" as they called for a ceasefire in the war with Israel.
Many could be heard should "free free Palestine" as they called for a ceasefire in the war with Israel.
The demonstrations can at times be loud and dramatic or quiet by candlelight.
The demonstration disrupted traffic for hours.
The Chicago Coalition for Justice in Palestine organized the march to protest what the group called "war crimes" by Israel against Palestinians in Gaza and the West Bank.
In the conflict between Israel and Hamas, more than 700 Israelis, 400 Palestinians and several Americans have been killed since Hamas' suprise attack on Saturday.
In the conflict between Israel and Hamas, more than 700 Israelis, 400 Palestinians and several Americans have been killed since Hamas' suprise attack on Saturday.
Police said Egypt Otis stabbed Taylor twice in the chest during a fight near State and Van Buren streets.
The FBI said the robber verbally demanded money and passed a note, but no weapon was displayed.
A 16-year-old girl was stabbed to death in The Loop overnight. Police said the teen got into a fight with another woman in the first block of West Van Buren Street just before 11:30 p.m. on Tuesday. According to police, the woman used a knife to stab the teen twice in the chest before running off.
