
Near West Side shooting: 70-year-old man critically wounded
The man was shot outside an apartment complex near the University of Illinois at Chicago.
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The man was shot outside an apartment complex near the University of Illinois at Chicago.
Some of the discussion topics include immigration, police accountability, environmental justice, and more.
A groundbreaking study out of UIC's Institute for Research on Race and Public Policy finds that Chicagoland Arab American communities face widespread racism and a lack of support and resources from government agencies. Co-author Dr. Nadine Naber of “Beyond Erasure and Profiling: Cultivating Strong and Vibrant Arab American Communities in Chicagoland” joins the stream to talk about the findings with our Brad Edwards.
Medical students will find out where they'll have the first jobs of their careers Friday morning.
"She really looked at a way to address complex causes of what she saw as a fundamental issue for equality opportunity and a better life for all people."
Lance Jones' 19 points helped Southern Illinois defeat UIC 68-65 on Sunday.
Carter also had eight rebounds and four steals for the Flames (12-18, 4-15 Missouri Valley Conference).
One person was transported to the UIC Hospital according to the Chicago Fire Department.
A chemical spill during a class at the University of Illinois at Chicago left two students with minor injuries.
Arab Americans across Chicagoland experience discrimination and inequities in all areas of life, the report says.
The Flames (10-16, 2-13) were led in scoring by Jace Carter.
Some 1,500 union members walked out after nine months of negotiations.
Trevante Anderson finished with 29 points for the Flames (9-15, 1-12).
Jace Carter led the Flames (9-13, 1-10) in scoring.
Two previous negotiations were held but staff continued to picket after receiving a "disappointing counteroffer."
UIC staff and supporters have been on strike since Tuesday.
Toby Okani finished with 29 points and 11 rebounds for the Flames (9-11, 1-8).
Hundreds of University of Illinois Chicago faculty members are went on strike Tuesday.
UIC United Faculty, the union representing 900 faculty members, said university administration hasn't made significant movement at the bargaining table for months.
Faculty at the University of Illinois at Chicago plan to go on strike next week, amid stalled contract negotiations.
It was high-fives all around for 5-year-old Georgianna "Gigi" Anderson, who just celebrate one year cancer free.
Boo Buie scored 16, reserve Julian Roper II 12 and Robbie Beran 10 for Northwestern.
Okani added six rebounds and six assists for the Flames (7-4).
Carter shot 6 for 14 (1 for 5 from 3-point range) and 5 of 6 from the free throw line for the Flames (6-4).
Ben Schwieger was 6 of 9 shooting, including 1 for 3 from distance, and went 1 for 3 from the line to add 14 points.
The free course will be taught at Malcolm X College by faculty at the University of Chicago and City Colleges of Chicago.
Starting Friday night, Ida B. Wells Drive will close from Michigan Avenue to Columbus Drive.
She recalled the final moment she shared with Marquita Reed, her best friend, four years ago.
A CBS 2 investigation raises questions about whether the child's foster mother should have even had her foster license at the time of the girl's death.
It's expected to bring in 80,000 people to the North Side neighborhood.
Donald Trump is the first former president in history to face a federal criminal indictment.
The free course will be taught at Malcolm X College by faculty at the University of Chicago and City Colleges of Chicago.
"They know the parks around here. They know how to ride their bikes around here. They are already embraced by the community in West Ridge and Rogers Park. So please, stop uprooting these people who have sacrificed so much."
A CBS 2 investigation raises questions about whether the child's foster mother should have even had her foster license at the time of the girl's death.
Starting Friday night, Ida B. Wells Drive will close from Michigan Avenue to Columbus Drive.
The free course will be taught at Malcolm X College by faculty at the University of Chicago and City Colleges of Chicago.
Police said the 38-year-old officer was arrested coming out of a Norwood Park neighborhood bar early Friday morning.
It is unclear whether either of the two people charged in each shooting actually fired a weapon.
The report found, in all six dioceses in Illinois, there were 451 Catholic clerics and religious brothers who abused nearly 2,000 children.
Gov. JB Pritzker is poised to sign the bill that will help hold "reckless" gun manufacturers and advertisers accountable in court.
About 3,200 families are participating in a similar program through the Cook County government.
CBS 2 Legal Analyst Irv Miller said what's striking is just how much evidence prosecutors laid out in the charges.
Donald Trump is the first former president in history to face a federal criminal indictment.
The charges would be the first to arise from special counsel Jack Smith's investigations into former President Donald Trump.
"It's nine of us. We have the largest queer city council in the country," Robinson said.
The hype for Taylor is high – and so is the chance of online vendors taking advantage of fans.
Both Chicago and Cook County have their own separate minimum wage ordinances, both setting higher rates than set by Illinois state law.
US Centers for Disease Control says teenagers are three times more likely to be involved in a fatal accident compared to older drivers.
The Smashing Pumpkins just released ATUM, a three-act rock opera, on Friday, May 5. But if it were up to the hacker, some of the album would've been released months ago.
The FDA is concerned about the effectiveness of the pill in overweight women and if individuals would follow the instructions properly.
The shortage stems from manufacturing problems, unexpected demand spikes and tight ingredient supplies.
The majority of the state's money will go to the Illinois remediation fund to be used for rehabilitation and recovery centers throughout the state.
CBS 2 cameras first spotted a notice about a measles outbreak over the weekend, but it's unclear how or why that sign was posted.
CBS 2 headed over to the Shirley Ryan AbilityLab in Streeterville to check out specialized equipment used to care for patients.
One doctor who tried to help said she was stunned by why
The pop-up restaurant celebrates the iconic fashion doll with Barbie-themed food and drinks.
Population loss, as calculated by the 2020 U.S. Census, recently cost Illinois a congressional seat.
The work is taking place even though the new stadium is still far from a done deal.
Both Chicago and Cook County have their own separate minimum wage ordinances, both setting higher rates than set by Illinois state law.
A local shea butter skincare brand has recently joined the ranks of legacy brands, making it onto shelves of beauty retailer Ulta.
The Hounds are building the foundation for what they're hoping is a bright future.
Clevinger allowed three runs and six hits in 5 2/3 innings.
Eloy Jiménez hit a go-ahead homer in the seventh inning off Michael King, and the Chicago White Sox beat the New York Yankees 6-5 in the opener of a doubleheader to extend their winning streak to a season-high five games.
The league will welcome in USC and UCLA and usher out divisions.
NBC Sports chair Pete Bevacqua has been tabbed to replace Swarbrick, who's overseen the department since 2008.
All eyes are on the Tony Awards, set to air June 11 on CBS and streaming on Paramount+.
The actors' union, which has roughly 160,000 members, voted overwhelmingly to strike if negotiations with studios turn sour.
The choir is back in full force, after being forced to miss some big performances due to the pandemic.
Mike Smail, director of theaters and visualization at the Adler, joined CBS 2's Brad Edwards on the stream Friday.
Yondorf died on Wednesday, May 17, after a battle with cancer.
Last year, Chicago police responded to nearly 3,000 shootings. Many of those victims did not survive, but for many of those who did, it was a life-altering experience. For every survivor, there's a caregiver, or two or three, whose lives are forever changed as well. CBS 2 Investigator Megan Hickey dug into why caring for caregivers could help solve the city's epidemic of violence.
A reminder for those who drive or walk near Grant Park: starting Friday night, Ida B. Wells Drive will close from Michigan Avenue to Columbus Drive. The sidewalks along the route will be inaccessible too.
Exactly four years ago, a Chicago police officer crashed into a restaurant and killed a woman. Prosecutors said the officer was drunk. For the first time, we heard from the friend who was with the victim the night of the crash.
The historic federal indictment filed against former President Donald Trump was made public Friday, detailing the charges the former president is facing related to his handling of sensitive government records after leaving the White House.
As festival season in Chicago gets underway, you can celebrate Swedish culture this weekend in Andersonville. It's the big Midsommarfest's 57th year.
The best looks from the 62nd annual GRAMMY Awards on CBS.
Red carpet looks from the 61st annual GRAMMY Awards on CBS.
Meet Akiem Hicks
Meetup with Jed Hoyer