Residents Concerned About Safety Of Jefferson Park Viaduct
A North Side viaduct has cracked pillars, peeling paint and looks nasty. But is it dangerous?
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Shipping Delays Involving Union Pacific Yard In Chicago Area Are Leaving Some Small Businesses Stranded
Chicago has a cargo congestion problem – and for small businesses, that means big problems.
Metra, Union Pacific Face Lawsuit After Crash Critically Injures Woman In Wheaton
Union Pacific and Metra are facing a lawsuit after a crash in Wheaton left a woman critically hurt.
Union Pacific 'Big Boy' Steam Locomotive Coming To West Chicago For 150th Anniversary Of Transcontinental Railroad
Want to see one of the largest locomotives in the world? You'll have your chance, because Big Boy is headed our way.
Man Fatally Struck By Freight Train In Geneva
A 24-year-old man was fatally struck by a freight train on Friday, according to Geneva police.
Former President George H.W. Bush Funeral Locomotive Stops In Melrose Park
According to Union Pacific's website, the George Bush 4141 is traveling to some of its facilities to give employees an opportunity to see it.
Woman Killed, Man Injured When Freight Train Hits Car In Melrose Park
The car was headed south on 19th Avenue near Main Street in Melrose Park around 2 a.m., when the driver went around the crossing gates, according to Maywood Fire Chief Craig Bronaugh.
Woman Arrested In Glen Ellyn After Abandoned Car Hit By Train
A west suburban woman was arrested for suspicion of drunk driving after her abandoned car was hit by a train Saturday evening in west suburban Glen Ellyn, police said.
Train Strikes Man In Berkeley, Autopsy Ruled Death A Suicide
A 75-year-old man who was struck by a train Sunday afternoon in west suburban Berkeley committed suicide, an autopsy Monday revealed.
Union Pacific Admits Jumping The Gun, Misjudging Wind Before Halting Metra Trains
Trains on three busy Metra lines were halted for about 90 minutes Monday morning, out of fear of high winds from storms that swept through the area, but it appears to have been much ado about nothing.
Rail Officials Warn Drivers To Use Extra Caution In Winter
Union Pacific said drivers need to be even more careful when road conditions are snowy and slick, because it takes a 100-car train going 60 miles an hour up to a mile and a half to come to a complete stop, so by the time a train engineer spots your car on the tracks with the train bearing down, it's too late.
Police Chief: Teen Was 'Breezing' Before He Was Killed By Train
The final moments of a 14-year-old's life are shown on a Union Pacific railroad videotape seen just yesterday by the police chief in Maple Park, about 60 miles west of Chicago.
Historic Union Pacific Train Helping Warn Of Rail Dangers
A distinctive train from the past will be running for a second consecutive day in the Chicago area Wednesday, in a drive to make motorists and pedestrians more aware around railroad tracks and crossings.
Three More Metra Lines Get Wind Gauges To Reduce Storm Delays
Union Pacific rules require trains operated by UP to stop when there are extreme winds. Without the gauges, trains have to stop whenever there are powerful winds anywhere in the greater Chicagoland area, not just along a specific line.
Metra Rail Partner: Service Meltdown Won't Happen Again
Both the Union Pacific and Metra stressed that Friday's meeting was meant to explain -- not justify -- what happened earlier this month. CBS 2 Chief Correspondent Jay Levine reports.
Metra Board To Seek Answers On Recent Weather Delays
Members of Metra's board are expected to have some blunt questions Friday for a top-level official from the railroad that operates three of its commuter lines about its performance in the storms and bitter cold since the first of the year.
Metra Hoping To Reduce Wind Delays With New Solution
The commuter rail agency's high-wind solution is decidedly low-tech -- the anemometer, a wind-speed measuring instrument that has been around for more than 500 years.
Feds: Fatal Train Derailment, Bridge Collapse Caused By Heat
The Federal Railroad Administration said it's likely that temperatures of 103 degrees last July caused train tracks to buckle, derailing a coal train, and causing the bridge it was traveling on to collapse.
Union Pacific Signal Problems Lead To Some Metra Delays
Systemwide signal problems on the Union Pacific railroad on Tuesday morning led to a handful of Metra trains being delayed or stopped while the issue was fixed.
Plan For New Bridge At Site Of Deadly Train Wreck
A new railroad bridge will be built at the site of a deadly train derailment and viaduct collapse in the northern suburbs on July 4.
Durbin Wants Railroads To Conduct More Frequent Track Inspections
U.S. Sen. Dick Durbin (D-Ill.) is urging the railroad industry to help prevent future train derailments that might be caused by extreme heat by conducting more frequent track inspections.
Union Pacific Railroad Concedes Misstatements About Deadly Wreck
The Union Pacific Railroad is correcting some misinformation about the July 4th freight train derailment that killed a Glenview couple.
Railroad: Employee Noticed Potential Problem With Tracks Before Derailment
The employee, who was checking the tracks, alerted a manager that day, but the fatal pileup occurred before that supervisor could arrive, CBS 2's Brad Edwards reports.
Public Given Chance To Discuss Deadly Train Wreck With Railroad Executives
The public will get a chance to meet Monday evening with railroad executives and federal investigators, about the deadly 4th of July derailment and bridge collapse on the Glenview-Northbrook border.
Investigators Review Video Of Train Wreck That Killed 2
Federal investigators are looking at video of the freight train accident that killed a Glenview couple on the 4th of July.
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Chicago's "Walking Man" set on fire in River North; image of suspect released
The offender poured a flammable liquid on him before setting him on fire and running off.
Gunman posted messages minutes before school shooting, governor says
The gunman, identified as an 18-year-old man from the area, was killed by law enforcement, police said.
Texas Gov. Greg Abbott invokes Chicago violence, dismisses 'quote-"real"' gun laws
"There are, quote, 'real' gun laws in Chicago," Abbott said at a news conference. "There are more people who are shot every weekend in Chicago than there are in schools in Texas."
Chicago Children's Choir set to make 'triumphant return' to Millennium Park, but with awareness of loss
Just after the Robb Elementary School massacre that left 19 children dead in Uvalde, Texas, the Chicago Children's Choir will return to Millennium Park after a three-year hiatus – with their show "Paint the Town Red."
The shocking discoveries of fetal remains on Dr. Ulrich Klopfer's property, from those on the front lines
The case rattled veteran crime scene investigators - thousands of fetal remains were found hidden in the Will County home of one of the nation's most controversial abortion doctors.
Chicago First Alert Weather: More shower chances Thursday
Storm chances decreased late Wednesday evening, but scattered showers will remain possible through the overnight.
Burger's homer off Hill lifts White Sox over Red Sox
Jake Burger hit a three-run homer off Rich Hill, Lucas Giolito overcame a shaky first inning and the Chicago White Sox beat the Red Sox Wednesday night to end Boston's six-game winning streak.
University of Chicago Maroons men's tennis team wins first ever NCAA Division III title
The men's team won it all 5-2 on an ace by Alshon over Case Western Reserve University for their first-ever national championship.
Northwestern women's lacrosse team heads to Final Four for third time straight
The Northwestern Wildcats women's lacrosse team is hoping the third time is the charm, as they had to Baltimore for their third straight trip to the Final Four.
Wolves fall to Milwaukee Admirals in first loss all postseason
The Chicago Wolves were hoping to close out the Milwaukee Admirals with a series sweep in the AHL playoffs – but no such luck Wednesday night.
Anime Central returns to Rosemont for first time since pandemic hit
Every year, fans of animation, video games, and all things "geek culture" join forces and take over in Rosemont.
Cubs lose to Reds in game with tense ending, as Cincinnati's Joey Votto yells at Rowan Wick
Joey Votto homered and tripled, then shouted at Cubs reliver Rowan Wick during a tense ending to the Cincinnati Reds' win over Chicago on Wednesday night.
Police search for man who pointed what looked like gun at news crew in River North
Police are asking for help from the public in finding a man who pointed what appeared to be a gun at a Fox 32 news crew in River North early Wednesday.
Early voting for Chicago primary election moved back to Tuesday, May 31
The start date for early voting had been Thursday, May 26, but had to be changed after the Cook County Circuit Court made three rulings.
Mass shootings in America by the numbers
Since Sept. 29, 2018, Illinois has had the most people killed and injured in mass shootings of any state. Likewise, Chicago has had the most people killed and injured in mass shootings of any city during the same time.
Retired CPD officer upset about neighborhood postal thefts
"They have access to apartment building mailboxes and they have that master key."
Chicago City Council approves earlier weekend citywide curfew for teens
Critics of the proposal argued an earlier curfew will actually lead to an increase in gun violence.
Mayor Lightfoot raises voice at Ald. Byron Sigcho-Lopez, calls him a 'liar' as he criticizes casino approval process
Mayor Lori Lightfoot raised her voice at Ald. Byron Sigcho-Lopez (25th) at a City Council meeting Tuesday, calling him a "liar" after he took issue with the casino approval process.
Chicago Weather Alert: Severe thunderstorm, tornado warnings issued for dangerous storms
Scattered showers and thunderstorms are likely through the midevening hours.
1 man dead, another seriously wounded after shooting in South Austin neighborhood
Shooting in the South Austin neighborhood leaves one man dead and another in serious condition.
Joliet to increase police presence at schools through end of school year after mass shooting in Texas
Joliet Police said they are "closely monitoring national events regarding tragic & unnecessary school violence."
Deerfield school district: More police visibility in the aftermath of Texas massacre
The district added it has not received any specific calls of concern.
City Council approves Bally's plan for River West casino
Critics have raised doubts the proposed casino can generate $200 million in revenue from the city, as the Lightfoot administration has said, calling those projections "fuzzy math."
Police search for suspect who sexually assaulted female in Lincoln Park area
Police are looking for an offender who followed and sexually assaulted a female in the Lincoln Park area Monday night.
O'Rourke to Abbott at Uvalde presser: "You are doing nothing"
One of the officials on stage told O'Rourke, "You are out of line" and called him a "sick son of a b****."
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Chicago's "Walking Man" set on fire in River North; image of suspect released
The offender poured a flammable liquid on him before setting him on fire and running off.
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Texas Gov. Greg Abbott invokes Chicago violence, dismisses 'quote-"real"' gun laws
"There are, quote, 'real' gun laws in Chicago," Abbott said at a news conference. "There are more people who are shot every weekend in Chicago than there are in schools in Texas."
Chicago Children's Choir set to make 'triumphant return' to Millennium Park, but with awareness of loss
Just after the Robb Elementary School massacre that left 19 children dead in Uvalde, Texas, the Chicago Children's Choir will return to Millennium Park after a three-year hiatus – with their show "Paint the Town Red."
The shocking discoveries of fetal remains on Dr. Ulrich Klopfer's property, from those on the front lines
The case rattled veteran crime scene investigators - thousands of fetal remains were found hidden in the Will County home of one of the nation's most controversial abortion doctors.
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Getting Hosed: A woman fights the city over a water bill she never should have received and wins
Getting Hosed, our exposé on Chicago's bad water billing, has saved consumers hundreds of thousands of dollars. So we wanted to know - what happens if you take on the City yourself?
Getting Hosed: East Garfield Park resident $64,000 for water bill; 'There must be a mistake'
"They told me to hire a good lawyer, that this is probably a billing issue with the city."
Experts wonder why it took vendor so long to notify Chicago Public Schools of data breach
Experts with whom we spoke said ransomware attacks in general – including those on school districts and vendors – are skyrocketing.
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CPS officials said a technology vendor, Battelle for Kids, was the victim of a ransomware attack last December, on a server that stores course information and evaluations.
Mass shooting on Near North Side was part of a growing trend in Chicago
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Texas Gov. Greg Abbott invokes Chicago violence, dismisses 'quote-"real"' gun laws
"There are, quote, 'real' gun laws in Chicago," Abbott said at a news conference. "There are more people who are shot every weekend in Chicago than there are in schools in Texas."
Early voting for Chicago primary election moved back to Tuesday, May 31
The start date for early voting had been Thursday, May 26, but had to be changed after the Cook County Circuit Court made three rulings.
Chicago City Council approves earlier weekend citywide curfew for teens
Critics of the proposal argued an earlier curfew will actually lead to an increase in gun violence.
Mayor Lightfoot raises voice at Ald. Byron Sigcho-Lopez, calls him a 'liar' as he criticizes casino approval process
Mayor Lori Lightfoot raised her voice at Ald. Byron Sigcho-Lopez (25th) at a City Council meeting Tuesday, calling him a "liar" after he took issue with the casino approval process.
City Council approves Bally's plan for River West casino
Critics have raised doubts the proposed casino can generate $200 million in revenue from the city, as the Lightfoot administration has said, calling those projections "fuzzy math."
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Getting Hosed: A woman fights the city over a water bill she never should have received and wins
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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.
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Pfizer says 3 of its COVID shots give kids under 5 strong protection
The company says it'll give U.S. regulators the data soon. Moderna is already seeking U.S. clearance to vaccinate kids 5 and under.
Expert: Risk for monkeypox is low for overall population
It has been almost three months since city leaders dropped COVID-19 restrictions – but as we head toward summer, experts warn we could see more COVID cases.
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.
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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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Burger's homer off Hill lifts White Sox over Red Sox
Jake Burger hit a three-run homer off Rich Hill, Lucas Giolito overcame a shaky first inning and the Chicago White Sox beat the Red Sox Wednesday night to end Boston's six-game winning streak.
University of Chicago Maroons men's tennis team wins first ever NCAA Division III title
The men's team won it all 5-2 on an ace by Alshon over Case Western Reserve University for their first-ever national championship.
Northwestern women's lacrosse team heads to Final Four for third time straight
The Northwestern Wildcats women's lacrosse team is hoping the third time is the charm, as they had to Baltimore for their third straight trip to the Final Four.
Wolves fall to Milwaukee Admirals in first loss all postseason
The Chicago Wolves were hoping to close out the Milwaukee Admirals with a series sweep in the AHL playoffs – but no such luck Wednesday night.
Cubs lose to Reds in game with tense ending, as Cincinnati's Joey Votto yells at Rowan Wick
Joey Votto homered and tripled, then shouted at Cubs reliver Rowan Wick during a tense ending to the Cincinnati Reds' win over Chicago on Wednesday night.
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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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Chicago First Alert Weather: Hold onto your umbrellas
CBS 2 Chief Meteorologist Albert Ramon has your 10 p.m. First Alert Weather forecast for Wednesday, May 25, 2022.
University of Chicago's men's tennis team captures first ever NCAA Division III title
The men’s team won it all on an ace over Case Western Reserve University for their first-ever national championship.
Northwestern women's lacrosse team heads to Final Four for third time straight
The Northwestern Wildcats women’s lacrosse team is hoping the third time is the charm, as they had to Baltimore for their third straight trip to the Final Four.
Inside the shocking discoveries of fetal remains on Dr. Ulrich Klopfer's property, from those on the
The case rattled veteran crime scene investigators - thousands of fetal remains were found hidden in the Will County home of one of the nation's most controversial abortion doctors. For the first time Wednesday night, we heard the voices of those on the front lines. CBS 2's Chris Tye reports.
Chicago Children's Choir returns to Millennium Park with some heavy reminders
Just after the Robb Elementary School massacre that left 19 children dead in Uvalde, Texas, the Chicago Children's Choir will return to Millennium Park after a three-year hiatus – with their show "Paint the Town Red." CBS 2's Marissa Perlman reports.
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