Police seek to identify group in shooting that left two men wounded near Chicago Theatre
The shooting in turn forced the cancellation of a production of "Moulin Rouge! The Musical" at the Nederlander Theatre down the street.
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Chicago Police release video of gunmen outside Chicago Theatre
Police on Wednesday released and video of an incident at the Taco Bell Cantina on Wabash Avenue downtown that led to two innocent men being shot in the alley outside the Chicago Theatre this past weekend.
Two men shot in broad daylight near the Chicago Theatre; Moulin Rouge performance canceled in The Loop
Broadway in Chicago sent out a notice cancelling Moulin Rouge! The Musical "due to an earlier disturbance."
Man Dies After Being Shot While Driving In Bronzeville
A man is dead after someone fired shots at his car as he drove through Bronzeville Monday night.
Man, Woman Shot, Wounded While Walking Out Of Restaurant In River North
A man and woman were shot and wounded a shooting Friday evening as the left a restaurant in River North.
Police Identify Person Of Interest In South Loop Shooting That Left Man Wounded This Past Weekend
Police on Monday night were seeking help in finding person of interest in a shooting that left a man wounded in the South Loop on Sunday morning.
Police Link Group Of Attackers To Robberies, Shooting, Carjacking Around Downtown Area In Recent Days
A group of men has been attacking people in downtown Chicago – committing crimes that have included a carjacking, a shooting, and robberies.
Assailants Who Were Seen Surrounding Man On Divvy Bikes, Knocked Him Down And Stole His Bike Are Suspected In Multiple Downtown Attacks
A group of men on Divvy bikes were caught on camera knocking a man to the ground and stealing his bike downtown last week, and the same group is now suspected in multiple attacks.
Video Shows Group On Divvy Bikes Attacking, Stealing Bike From Man In Heart Of Loop; Neighbors Say Danger In Area Is Getting Worse
A man on his bike was riding through a busy intersection right downtown this week, when he was suddenly surrounded, pushed, and then pulled off the bicycle.
Man Who Was Shot Earlier Is Taken Into Custody Himself And Hospitalized, After Following Suspects And Then Bailing From Car
Some assailants broke into a man's car in the South Loop Sunday evening, and officers took him into custody after he chased the suspects and went on to bail from his own car, police said.
Matteson Man Charged With Reckless Homicide In Death Of Woman Struck By Wrong-Way Vehicle In Loop
A Matteson man has been charged in the death of a woman who was struck by a vehicle in Chicago's Loop Friday.
Police Say 9 People Were Arrested As Crowds Of Young People Gathered, Fought In Millennium Park; Man Was Also Shot Nearby
Police arrested nine people Saturday night as large groups gathered and got into fights in and around Millennium Park.
Man Attacked With Knife In Fight On Riverwalk Downtown
A man was stabbed Sunday evening in a fight on the Riverwalk downtown.
Man Grazed In Foot In Broad-Daylight Shooting In South Loop
A man was grazed in the foot in a shooting in broad daylight Monday during a quarrel in the South Loop.
Another Light Pole Falls In The Loop -- How Does This Keep On Happening?
Light poles across the city continue to pose a major risk to both pedestrians and drivers.
Man Shot Dead In Washington Park Neighborhood
A man was shot and killed Monday afternoon in the Washington Park neighborhood.
Suspect Arrested In Greater Grand Crossing After Police Find Car Used In Previous Carjacking
Police on Sunday arrested a suspect after coming across a car in the Greater Grand Crossing community that had been used in a previous carjacking.
Surveillance Video May Show Person Responsible For Wabash Avenue Fire
"We're not stopping now. We're just going to keep going."
Someone Has Been Setting Vacant Buildings On Fire In Park Manor, Police Say
Police issued a warning to Park Manor neighborhood residents Monday night after several vacant buildings were set on fire over the past couple of weeks.
SWAT Situations Ends Peacefully, Suspect In Custody After Hanging Off Ledge Of Trump Tower For Over 13 Hours
A SWAT team was on the scene at Trump Tower Sunday evening after a man suspended himself from a landing at Trump Tower.
Man Shot In South Loop Drive-By
A man was shot in the shoulder in a drive-by incident in the South Loop in broad daylight Wednesday afternoon.
Central Camera Sets Plan To Reopen After Being Looted, Set On Fire During Civil Unrest
Nearly two months after being looted and set on fire during civil unrest in Chicago, Central Camera downtown has a plan to reopen.
Police Release Surveillance Video In Shooting That Killed Man, Wounded Woman On Chicago River Downtown
Newly-released surveillance video showed people running and ducking for cover during a shooting along the Chicago River downtown last weekend.
'I Can't Believe We Survived,' Uber Driver Says After He Was Attacked By Large Group Of Teens Downtown
"I can't believe we survived" – those are the words of a terrified Uber driver who was caught in the middle of hundreds of teens getting pushed through the downtown area by Chicago Police.
24 Days After Central Camera Was Burned During Unrest Downtown, Owner Don Flesch Returns To Shop With Admiration And Support
The iconic Central Camera store downtown was set ablaze in the midst of unrest in Chicago. On Tuesday, owner Don Flesch was back, and De Mar joined him.
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Driver of party bus that rammed into 13 vehicles in Lakeview expected in court Monday
Gregory Baldwin of Valparaiso, Indiana, is facing several charges but none for impairment at the time of the crash.
Chicago Police promise increased CTA patrols, but riders don't see more officers
CBS 2 asked CPD why riders didn't see more officers Sunday. Police said they will be able to clarify that with an additional press conference Monday.
The drag show goes on at Uprising Bakery after nearly being delayed due to vandalism, zoning issues
A suburban cafe that was vandalized over plans to hold a family friendly drag brunch went on with the show Sunday morning.
Chicago Weather Alert: thunderstorms and humidity
A Beach Hazards Statement has been posted for Monday afternoon until Tuesday afternoon.
6 killed, 40 wounded in weekend shootings across Chicago
At least seven people are dead, and 45 others are wounded after weekend shootings across the city so far.
22-year-old man dead, woman injured after shooting in Albany Park
Police are searching for the offenders.
17-year-old girl in critical condition after car crashes into tree in Lakeview
Police have not confirmed what led to the crash.
Chicago Police search for man groping women from motorized skaeboard
They say he has assaulted at least two women, however, we found there are more victims.
Stephen Marlow, suspected of 4 murders, captured by police after multi-state manhunt
In a video he posted he mentioned friends in Chicago, which prompted investigators to think he could have been heading to the Chicago area.
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Driver of party bus that rammed into 13 vehicles in Lakeview expected in court Monday
Gregory Baldwin of Valparaiso, Indiana, is facing several charges but none for impairment at the time of the crash.
Chicago Police promise increased CTA patrols, but riders don't see more officers
CBS 2 asked CPD why riders didn't see more officers Sunday. Police said they will be able to clarify that with an additional press conference Monday.
The drag show goes on at Uprising Bakery after nearly being delayed due to vandalism, zoning issues
A suburban cafe that was vandalized over plans to hold a family friendly drag brunch went on with the show Sunday morning.
Chicago Weather Alert: thunderstorms and humidity
A Beach Hazards Statement has been posted for Monday afternoon until Tuesday afternoon.
6 killed, 40 wounded in weekend shootings across Chicago
At least seven people are dead, and 45 others are wounded after weekend shootings across the city so far.
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$33.5 million verdict ordered against Village of Dolton in deadly 2016 crash involving police
Attorneys say it all started with a driver rolling through a stop sign.
New motion in R. Kelly case claims deceptive practices by former lead prosecutor
With the Chicago federal trial for R. Kelly and two of his associates set to begin in less than two weeks, attorneys for one of the defendants – Derrell McDavid – filed a bizarre motion in court Wednesday.
Englewood building residents go for 12 days without water service
That length of time made for a rough situation for people living in the building, and raised questions about why it took so long.
How did a driver end up going the wrong way on I-90, causing crash that killed six?
The Illinois Secretary of State's office said the women, Jennifer Fernandez of Carpentersville, had a valid driver's license and no offenses on her record.
Getting Hosed: North Lawndale landlord's water bill jumps from $200 to $20,000 for one month
Yasser Almanaseer said he has had no luck in getting it fixed.
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Indiana becomes 1st to approve abortion ban post Roe
The Indiana Legislature on Friday approved the near-total abortion ban with some exceptions, including in cases of rape, incest, and to protect the life and physical health of the mother.
Illinois abortion clinics have been flooded with patients since Roe overturning; new Indiana law could mean even more
More than a month after the U.S. Supreme Court overturned Roe v. Wade, a better idea is emerging of how big the impact has been on Illinois clinics.
Republicans pick Milwaukee to host 2024 national convention
The decision was all-but sealed after opposition in Nashville lead to that city's council on Tuesday rejecting a draft agreement for hosting the event.
Arizona, Missouri, Kansas, Michigan and Washington primary results
Abortion was on the ballot in Kansas, while Trump's influence was put to the test in swing state Arizona.
New men's homeless shelter in Rogers Park has green light, but not everyone likes the idea
"Our community's feelings about this are complex and the concerns are complex," said Ald. Maria Hadden (49th).
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Illinois AG warns of scam using phony websites to target banking customers
The scammers make the websites look real as they trick customers to enter their information to create a bank account.
Are we in a recession? An expert says yes, but there's a sliver of good news about falling prices
The GDP a measure of total spending on goods and services across the economy, fell at an annual rate of 0.9 percent, the Commerce Department said Thursday.
Inflation is at 40-year high, and one expert says cost of living is even worse than numbers say
The Consumer Price Index reports the price of gas skyrocketed nearly 60 percent over the last year – and it's of course far from the only commodity affected.
Flight delays and cancellations are expected to be a disaster this holiday weekend
Buckle up for a weekend of travel chaos – starting Thursday, mass delays and cancellations are expected just to get worse heading into the holiday weekend.
After losing rental income, Chicago man gets stuck with long wait from state assistance program
Rental income was part of a Chicago man's retirement plan, but that hit a snag when his renters lost their jobs during the pandemic.
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Chicago launches public health plan for monkeypox
The United States now counts more infections from the virus than any other country in the world. Since May, cases have grown from zero to 6,617.
U.S. declares monkeypox outbreak a public health emergency
The declaration could help the federal government respond as the number of cases grows and demand for the vaccine far exceeds supply around the country.
Are "Novids" special or just lucky at avoiding COVID-19?
It's estimated that more than 70% of Americans have had COVID, but we all know someone who says they've never had it.
Northalsted Market Days organizers focus on safety amid monkeypox outbreak
Market Days will be held this Saturday and Sunday along Halsted Street from Addison Street south to Belmont Avenue.
Gov. Pritzker declares monkeypox virus outbreak in Illinois a Public Health Emergency
The proclamation takes effect immediately and will remain in place for 30 days.
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Camp Aramoni brings boutique camping experience to site less than two hours away from Chicago
In the town of Tonica – less than two hours away from Chicago and right next to Starved Rock State Park – a hidden treasure sits on 96 acres of preserved land.
New 'first class' theatre at Wheeling Town Center hopes to draw back in-person crowds
Operators of the new theatre hope enhancing the experience will draw back crowds not since since before the pandemic.
Meet Kyriakos 'Carl' Damianides, proudly at the helm of the Sky-Ride Tap downtown for 50 years
Imagine working at a place 50 years and hoping for 50 more – all because of the people.
Are we in a recession? An expert says yes, but there's a sliver of good news about falling prices
The GDP a measure of total spending on goods and services across the economy, fell at an annual rate of 0.9 percent, the Commerce Department said Thursday.
More Illinois Black, Latino business owners receive marijuana retail licenses
The state issued 149 retail licenses on Friday, more than doubling the number of pot shops statewide.
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Dunning blanks old team, García 5 RBIs as Texas routs ChiSox
Dane Dunning allowed one hit in seven dominant innings against his former team for his first win since April, and Adolis García drove in five runs as the Texas Rangers shut out the Chicago White Sox 8-0 on Saturday night.
Smyly finally wins at home as Cubs beat Marlins 4-0
Drew Smyly tossed shutout ball into the seventh inning for his first win at Wrigley Field for the Cubs, leading Chicago past the Miami Marlins 4-0 on Saturday.
Dylan Cease pitches 6 strong innings, White Sox beat Rangers
Dylan Cease pitched six strong innings, Eloy Jimenez hit a tiebreaking solo home run and the Chicago White Sox beat the Texas Rangers on Friday night.
Chicago Fire goalkeeper Gabriel Slonina signs with Chelsea
The young phenom goalkeeper will finish out the season in Chicago before heading over to the English Premier League.
Sky beat Washington Mystics, tie franchise record with 24 regular-season wins
The Sky have a two-game lead over second-place Las Vegas with four games to play.
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Elton John stops to see preview of Broadway In Chicago's 'The Devil Wears Prada'
A preview performance of Broadway in Chicago's new show "The Devil Wears Prada" had a very special guest in attendance this week.
Ambulance transports, arrests at Lollapalooza down this year compared with last
The Office of Emergency Management and Communications said 68 people were transported by ambulance from Lollapalooza this year, compared with 102 last year.
Lightfoot announces 10-year deal extension to host Lollapalooza in Chicago
Lightfoot's office said the deal comes with an "estimated future financial impact of nearly $4 billion for the Chicago economy."
Mary Alice, Emmy and Tony winning actress, dead at 85
She won a Tony Award for her starring role in "Fences" on Broadway, and an Emmy Award for her supporting role in the TV series "I'll Fly Away."
Will Smith addresses Chris Rock slap at Oscars in apology video
Smith said he didn't apologize during his Oscar's acceptance speech because he was "fogged out by that point."
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Driver expected in court Monday after party bus charged with damaging 13 vehicles in Lakeview
Gregory Baldwin, 45, of Valparaiso, Indiana, is charged with one felony count of criminal damage to government property, one misdemeanor count of reckless driving and one misdemeanor count of leaving the scene. He was also cited with failure to reduce speed and disregarding a traffic control light, police said.
22-year-old man killed, woman injured after shooting in Albany Park
Police are searching for the offenders.
17-year-old girl in critical condition after car crashes into tree in Lakeview
Police have not confirmed what led to the crash.
Chicago Weather Alert: thunderstorms and humidity
CBS 2 meteorologist Laura Bannon has the latest forecast as rain approached the area.
The drag show goes on at Uprising Bakery after nearly being delayed due to vandalism, zoning issues
A suburban cafe that was vandalized over plans to hold a family friendly drag brunch went on with the show Sunday morning.
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