Missing UIC student Natally Brookson found dead; boyfriend Daniel Sotelo still missing
Natally Brookson, 22, was last seen leaving work on April 30 in the Budlong Woods neighborhood, according to a missing person flyer.
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MISSING: UIC student Daniel Sotelo, 26, last seen on CTA train at Roosevelt station
A UIC student has now been missing for more than a week after last having been seen on the CTA at the Roosevelt 'L' stop.
UIC graduate workers ratify new contract after impasse led to six-day strike
Graduate workers at the University of Illinois at Chicago have ratified a new contract after a six-day strike.
UIC political science professor Dick Simpson warns American "democracy is in grave danger"
Simpson says the Jan. 6 insurrection was a powerful symbol of the danger facing democracy, but there are other troubling signs.
UIC graduate and teaching assistants on strike
This is the second contract cycle in a row that they've went on strike.
Some lawmakers say it's about time to fund it college student mental health services law
A push to help protect the mental health of Illinois college students has been gummed up in bureaucracy for years, and now, some lawmakers actually want to pay for programs they mandated years ago.
With Horizon League Ban Reversed, UIC Sports Teams Are Moving Full Steam Ahead Toward Conference Championships
Championship dreams are alive again for UIC student athletes, after the Horizon League decided this week to reinstate athletes' postseason eligibility.
UIC Flames Winter, Spring Sports Teams Will Get To Play In Conference Championships After All, Restored After Ban For Violating Horizon League's Bylaws
UIC athletes will get to participate in conference championships after all, as the Horizon League has restored their eligibility for postseason play – effective immediately.
UIC Flames Winter, Spring Sports Teams Banned From Conference Championships After Violating Horizon League's Bylaws
In response the horizon league went straight to its rule book, citing conference bylaw 2.5.3.3, the flames lose the privilege to participate in league championships.
University of Illinois Board Of Trustees Vote To Increase Tuition For In-Coming State Freshmen
Prices are on the rise for just about everything and that also goes for college tuition.
UIC Campus, Undergraduates At UIUC To Start Classes Online In January Due To COVID-19 Concerns
With the omicron variant fueling a rapid spike in COVID-19 cases, the University of Illinois at Chicago and undergrads at the U of I at Champaign-Urbana will both start their spring semester with two weeks of remote learning.
State Reps LaShawn Ford And Fran Hurley To Host Crime Summit at University Of Illinois At Chicago
State Reps. LaShawn Ford (D-Chicago) and Fran Hurley (D- Mt. Greenwood) will host a crime summit at the University of Illinois at Chicago on Monday.
Rev. Jesse Jackson Stands With UIC Law Students Calling For The Firing Of A Professor Accused Of Using Racial Slurs
Members of UIC's Black Law Association say this professor has used racial slurs to describe students. The professor says he's never used any racial slurs to describe students and never would and that all of this is likely a colossal misunderstanding.
UIC Receives $6 Million Grant From Federal Government To Test VT-109, Drug To Treat Severe Lung Complications From COVID-19
In the battle against COVID-19, the University of Illinois at Chicago has received $6 million from the federal government to test a potential drug to treat severe complications from infections with the coronavirus.
UIC John Marshall School Of Law Dropping Its Name Over Namesakes's Slave Trading Past
Thursday night the University of Illinois at Chicago Board of Trustees voted to removed the well known name John Marshall from the University of Illinois at Chicago because it has come to light that Marshall owned slaves and supported slavery in the United states.
'Zombie Genes'? UIC Researchers Find Some Brain Cells Increase Activity After Death
It's not exactly a scene from The Walking Dead, but researchers at the University of Illinois at Chicago have found that, in the hours after death, some brain cells not only remain active, but actually increase activity.
One Year Later, UIC Students Document How The COVID-19 Pandemic Has Changed Lives
Students at a Chicago university have been documenting every day of the COVID-19 pandemic with images of how the coronavirus has affected our lives.
Jimmy Collins, First Coach To Lead UIC Flames To March Madness, Dies
Jimmy Collins, the first head coach to lead the University of Illinois at Chicago to the NCAA Men's Basketball tournament has died.
'Six Feet Apart' Exhibit Delves Into Emotional Toll Of Coronavirus Pandemic At UIC
We know the hard data of the coronavirus pandemic – the rising number of cases and deaths. But an ongoing project at the University of Illinois at Chicago dives deeply into the emotional toll.
CTA Warns Of Massive, Across-The-Board Cuts If Federal Funding Doesn't Come Through
The Chicago Transit Authority on Tuesday was warning of massive, across-the-board cuts.
14 Points For Teyvion Kirk As UIC Flames Top Valparaiso
Teyvion Kirk had 14 points and 14 assists off the bench to carry UIC to a win over Valparaiso on Tuesday night.
RayQuawndis Mitchell Has 23 Points As UIC Tops Central Michigan
RayQuawndis Mitchell had a career-high 23 points as Illinois-Chicago narrowly defeated Central Michigan on Saturday night.
COVID In Chicago: UIC Researchers Say Sewage Testing Can Zero In On Where Virus Is Surging Worst
The subject of this story may not be dinner table talk, but it could be a game-changer in the fight against COVID-19. Chicago researchers are now testing sewage.
UIC Goes To All-Remote Learning; 'I Don't Think It Feels Like School At All'
"If you don't take measures at the right time, if you're not ahead of the curve, then you pay the price."
Pedestrian Killed In Hit-And-Run On UIC Campus; Driver Arrested After Running Onto Dan Ryan
Police said a 32-year-old man was driving north on the 1100 block of South Morgan Street around 10:25 a.m., when he hit two pedestrians, a 26-year-old man and a 27-year-old man.
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17-year-old charged with murder in death of Seandell Holliday, killed in Millennium Park
The teen is facing charges of second degree murder, aggravated battery and aggravated unlawful use of a weapon.
Unaccompanied minors no longer allowed in Millennium Park after 6 p.m. following chaos that left one teen dead
The new policy requires anyone under 18 be accompanied by an adult after 6 p.m. Thursday through Sunday.
Seandell Holliday, 16, had a goal of living to 21 but was fatally shot at Millennium Park
Before he was killed in a large gathering in the Loop, Seandell wrote 10 goals as part of a mentoring program to keep young men out of violence.
Air conditioning back on at Sneider Apartments after 3 deaths
The Sneider Apartments house seniors and people with disabilities.
Chicago First Alert Weather: Scattered showers in the evening
Scattered showers continue through the late evening hours, then a clearing sky is expected overnight. Lows will be in the mid-50s.
14-year-old killed in shootout at North Chicago gas station
The victim and someone inside a vehicle started shooting at each other before those in the vehicle fled the scene.
Loop rally protests murder of Palestinian-America journalist
Marchers blame Israel for the death of Shireen Abu Akleh, a reporter for Al-Jazeera.
Most Holy Redeemer celebrates Father Al's 100th birthday
He is now the oldest and longest serving priest in the Chicago Archdiocese.
911 dispatcher Keith Thornton Jr. calls Chicago a place that 'caters strictly to criminals who target the innocent'
Thornton is the 911 dispatcher praised for how he coordinated the response the night officers Ella French and Carlos Yanez were shot in the line of duty.
Navy Pier hosts 5K race
Money raised supports Navy Pier's nonprofit endeavors.
Glenwood man crashes into IDOT truck; charged with DUI
A Glenwood man is charged after crashing into two vehicles including an IDOT truck early Sunday morning.
Dozens arrested, 2 officers injured following night of violence in the Loop
Multiple arrests were made, and two officers were injured after large crowds gathered in the Loop Saturday night.
2 men shot during overnight chaos near Millennium Park
Both victims were shot while walking in a crowd by two juveniles, according to police.
2 children shot, 1 killed inside apartment in Skokie
One child is dead and another is wounded following a shooting in Skokie just after midnight.
Teen shot and killed at Millennium Park
At least two persons of interest were taken in for questioning, and at least two weapons were recovered.
5 dead, 35 wounded in weekend shootings across Chicago
At least five people are dead and 35others are wounded following weekend shootings in the city as of Saturday.
Hundreds flood Millennium Park pushing for abortion rights
In Illinois abortion access isn't under threat regardless of what the Supreme Court decides, but the fight is just as fierce.
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.
Mars Wrigley recalls several gummy candies after customer complaints
A Chicago-based company is recalling several of its products.
2 dead, 2 hospitalized after rollover crash on Eisenhower Expressway
Two people are dead following a rollover crash on the Eisenhower Expressway early Sunday morning.
Chicago First Alert Weather: Cold front moves in, rain showers possible
A cooler day with rain on the way.
Water flowing again at Buckingham Fountain in Grant Park
The official start of summer is more than a month away, but the season official began in the middle of Chicago's Grant Park Saturday.
Chicago's Englewood neighborhood celebrates 9th annual Unity Day
CBS 2's Steven Graves rolled up his sleeves and lent a hand.
Firefighters cooling building where 3 women were found dead
Residents and relatives blame those deaths on sweltering heat.
Chicago First Alert Weather: Rain chances develop Sunday
Sunday starts off dry aside from a random shower.
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17-year-old charged with murder in death of Seandell Holliday, killed in Millennium Park
The teen is facing charges of second degree murder, aggravated battery and aggravated unlawful use of a weapon.
Unaccompanied minors no longer allowed in Millennium Park after 6 p.m. following chaos that left one teen dead
The new policy requires anyone under 18 be accompanied by an adult after 6 p.m. Thursday through Sunday.
Seandell Holliday, 16, had a goal of living to 21 but was fatally shot at Millennium Park
Before he was killed in a large gathering in the Loop, Seandell wrote 10 goals as part of a mentoring program to keep young men out of violence.
Air conditioning back on at Sneider Apartments after 3 deaths
The Sneider Apartments house seniors and people with disabilities.
Chicago First Alert Weather: Scattered showers in the evening
Scattered showers continue through the late evening hours, then a clearing sky is expected overnight. Lows will be in the mid-50s.
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Attorney argues before Illinois Supreme Court for release of 50 years of Chicago Police misconduct records
The fight over the release of five decades of Chicago Police misconduct records made it all the way to the Illinois Supreme Court on Wednesday.
Illinois Supreme Court to decide whether landlord who accused former alderman of zoning shakedown can sue the city
Brian Strauss claims former Ald. Proco Joe Moreno had his building at Milwaukee and Damen downzoned in retaliation for evicting the music venue Double Door in 2017.
Northwestern research team devises computer model to detect CPD misconduct
What if a computer model could detect misconduct without a whistleblower ever coming forward?
Potential overturning of Roe v. Wade could mean many more coming to Illinois for legal abortions
Could a decision overturning Roe v. Wade have an impact on Illinois with its sanctuary status? Planned Parenthood of Illinois says yes.
New Chicago Inspector General Deborah Witzburg outlines improvements she'd like to see at CPD
Deborah Witzburg was recently confirmed as the new Chicago Inspector General, and she is already laying out improvements she'd like to see involving the Chicago Police Department.
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Gov. Pritzker signs legislation protecting auto accident victims from rogue towing companies
Among its requirements are a "tow rotation list," in which essentially, police agencies will call an approved list of tow companies whenever there's an accident.
Gov. Pritzker signs new law targeting smash-and-grab thieves
Smash-and-grab thefts have been reported at stores across Chicago and the suburbs.
IDOT orders Oakbrook Terrace to turn off red light cameras due to noncompliance
IDOT announced Thursday that it has revoked its permit for a red-light camera at Route 83 and 22nd Street in Oakbrook Terrace.
State Rep. Kam Buckner enters race for Chicago mayor
Buckner, a Democrat from Bronzeville whose district stretches from the Gold Coast to the South Chicago neighborhood, is serving his second term in the Illinois General Assembly.
Rep. Bobby Rush, Sen. Tammy Duckworth reintroduce gun licensing act named for Blair Holt
A push to fight violence in Chicago has been renewed – with a new bill named after a well-known victim of gun violence named Blair Holt.
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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?
North Chicago man finding himself stuck as he tries to get missing jewelry back from shuttered Sears
A North Chicago man had been saving a diamond ring for a special lady, but now, his dream proposal is ruined.
Chicago area fashion designer suddenly lost more than $100,000 from his PayPal account
The money is back where it belongs now. But Morning Insider Lauren Victory discovered the mystery remains: why did all that cash disappear in the first place?
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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.
Mayor Lightfoot pledges $500,000 for abortion access ahead of possible overturn of Roe v. Wade
"As long as I am mayor, the city of Chicago will continue to take comprehensive approach to reproductive justice," Lightfoot said.
Chicago moves to medium risk level for COVID-19; masks recommended indoors again
"Chicago moving into the Medium Level does not mean a citywide mask mandate, restrictions on public gatherings, or reinstatement of vaccination requirements at this time," Public Health Commissioner Dr. Allison Arwady said.
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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.
Boeing to move corporate headquarters from Chicago to Arlington, Virginia
A news release said the company will maintain a "significant presence" at its Chicago office at 100 N. Riverside Plaza in the West Loop Gate.
Mayor Lori Lightfoot places bet on Bally's plan for River West casino, but more hurdles remain
The mayor's pick still requires approval by the City Council, and needs the Illinois Gaming Board to approve a casino license for Bally's.
Woman was set to fulfill dream with vegan tattoo shop, only to be shut down by Orland Park zoning laws
An environmentally-conscious suburban woman spent a lot of green to get her business up and running – and then after she had welcomed just one customer, the Village of Orland Park shut her down.
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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.
'Golden Girls' fan convention under way at Navy Pier
The Golden Con for fans of the classic sitcom – starring Bea Arthur, Estelle Getty, Rue McClanahan, and Betty White – runs through Sunday.
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Loop rally protests murder of Palestinian-America journalist
Marchers blame Israel for the death of Shireen Abu Akleh, a reporter for Al-Jazeera.
Most Holy Redeemer celebrates Father Al's 100th birthday
He is now the oldest and longest serving priest in the Chicago Archdiocese.
Four people pulled from Lake Michigan at Warren Dunes State Park
Four people were pulled from Lake Michigan at Warren Dunes State Park Sunday. The Coast Guard was first to spot them in the water. Two people were pulled out shortly after that, but it took 30 minutes or more to rescue the other two swimmers. Rescuers ultimately used drones to find them. Their conditions were not available Sunday night.
25th annual Hustle Chicago Star Climb Held at Soldier Field
More than 900 people took the climb at Soldier Field Sunday.
Chicago First Alert Weather: Scattered showers in the evening ahead of sunny Monday
CBS 2 Meteorologist Albert Ramon has the 10 p.m. forecast for Sunday, May 15, 2022.
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