Schererville Walmart reopens following possible bomb threat
Officers found two cans wrapped in duct tape with wires sticking out of them.
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Little Village residents rally to keep Walmart store open amid closings
Community members gathered Friday afternoon at the Walmart neighborhood market on West Cermak to push to keep the location open.
Little Village residents protest closing of Walmart store
Walmart claims the stores they're closing aren't profitable and have been losing millions of dollars a year.
Community members in Little Village will rally to keep Walmart open
Community members will gather this afternoon at the Walmart neighborhood market on West Cermak to push to keep the location open.
Chatham neighborhood leaders protest Walmart store closing
"When you came in, you said you are going to be our partner. We are demanding that you live up to your word. We want you to stand with us to improve the quality of this community" said Illinois State Sen. Elgie Sims (D-Chicago).
Community leaders protest closure of Chatham Walmart
Community leaders on the South Side say closing the Walmart in Chatham is unacceptable, and they're asking the retail giant to reconsider and meet with neighbors.
Protestors to rally outside Walmart in Chatham after announcement of 4 store closures
They are upset with the company's plans to close four stores in Chicago.
Protestors to rally outside Walmart in Chatham
Protesters will gather outside the Walmart store at 84th and Stewart at 11 a.m.
Big voids will emerge as Walmart pulls out of Chicago neighborhoods, community leaders say
Some are looking a little farther down the road at how to reverse the exodus of big-box corporate America from cities like Chicago.
Voids will be left in communities as Walmart leaves, leaders say
Some are looking a little farther down the road at how to reverse the exodus of big-box corporate America from cities like Chicago. CBS 2's Chris Tye reports.
Walmart closing four Chicago stores by Sunday
Walmart is closing locations in Chatham, Kenwood, Lakeview, and Little Village, saying the stores are not profitable.
Chatham neighbors furious about closing of Walmart Supercenter
The store on Stewart Avenue is one of four Walmart stores closing in Chicago, and neighbors say it will leave a void. CBS 2's Sabrina Franza reports.
Shots fired inside South Side Walmart; no injuries reported
It happened just before 7 p.m. on 111th and Doty in the city's Pullman neighborhood.
Shots fired inside South Side Walmart; no injuries reported
It happened just before 7 p.m. on 111th and Doty in the city's Pullman neighborhood.
Man, 51, shot and killed outside Chatham Walmart
This was not the first time in recent months that a deadly shooting has happened outside of that same Walmart.
Walmart to close Homewood and Plainfield stores, Lincolnwood pickup location
Walmart says all the workers will be able to transfer to other stores.
Walmart closing three Chicago area locations
The retail giant says it is shutting down its Lincolnwood Walmart Pickup location at 6840 McCormick Blvd. It will close on Friday, Feb. 17, and its Homewood and Plainfield stores in March.
Company: fire at Waukegan Walmart was intentionally set
There was no word late Tuesday on when the store would reopen.
Police investigate fire inside Waukegan Walmart
The Walmart remained closed two days after the fire, which is being investigated as an arson. CBS 2's Sara Machi reports.
Deadly shooting breaks out inside Indiana Walmart
A deadly shooting involving police inside of a southern Indiana Walmart left one person, the suspect, dead.
Three people shot in Pullman Walmart parking lot
The victims were loading their vehicle with groceries purchased at the store when shots rang out and struck them all. CBS 2's Jermont Terry reports.
Carjacking in Chicago Loop; 3 shot outside Pullman Walmart
The CBS 2 Stream has the latest on an attempted carjacking in the middle of downtown Chicago during rush hour Wednesday evening ended in a monumental crash that killed one suspect. Also three people were shot, one critically wounded, outside of a Walmart in the Pullman neighborhood.
Police search for man who followed teen girl from Walmart in Mount Prospect
Police say the man walked behind the girl as she left the store.
Ukrainian and Chicago families go Christmas shopping with Mayor Lightfoot
It was part of the city's Christmas in the Wards tradition.
Walmart agrees to $3.1 billion settlement over opioid lawsuits
The focus is now on how settlement dollars will be used and whether they can curtail overdose deaths.
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Chicago Park District's Halloween events kicks off Monday night
The events kicks off Monday night with a Dia De Los Muertos workshop in Marquette Park.
What are the six most common lottery numbers?
The Powerball estimated jackpot topped $1 billion after no winning tickets were sold.
Claddagh Ring Pub pays fans' tab after Chicago Bears loss
The Claddagh Ring Pub on Foster Avenue made good on its promise to pay everyone's tab if the Bears lost Sunday
Overnight robberies reported across the city
Another string of armed robberies were reported overnight, including two in the city's West Side.
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Chicago Shooting: 2 killed, 7-year-old boy among 2 injured in East Garfield Park
Among the victims is a 7-year-old boy who suffered a graze wound to the head.
Two people shot while riding scooters on Chicago's Southwest Side
A 21-year-old was shot in the chest and taken to a hospital in critical condition.
CPD released images of vehicle involved in Logan Square hit-and-run
Chicago police said the victim was riding a motorized scooter when the driver of a silver Honda Civic failed to stop at the red light and struck the victim in the intersection.
Chicago First Alert Weather: Summer-like warmth continues
Another fall day that will feel more like summer is ahead.
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Despite rise in catalytic converter theft, few arrests made in Chicago
Despite years of city leaders and lawmakers trying to fix the problem, the thieves are almost never caught.
Child care providers face "cliff" with pandemic funds set to expire
The American Rescue Plan funding has helped thousands of child care centers across Illinois pay their staff, upgrade their facilities and keep cots lower for parents.
Victim of botched Chicago police raid in 2017 expected to get $300,000 settlement
Police raided Sharnia Phillips' home while searching for two gang members who had never lived there.
Feds to fund improvements to keep pedestrians off Chicago area railroad tracks
A total of 39 people were killed trespassing on railroad tracks in Illinois last year alone.
Now-dead man suspected in murder of Romeoville family had lengthy criminal record
Nathaniel Huey Jr.'s criminal past should have been a red flag – including a court order banning him from possessing firearms.
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Biden tells Congress to "get to work" after averting government shutdown
Hours before a midnight deadline, Congress passed a short-term funding bill to keep the government running for 45 days.
Tempers flare at hearing on city's migrant crisis as influx of asylum seekers ramps up
A key City Council committee met for nearly five hours on Friday to discuss the latest on Chicago's efforts to house thousands of asylum seekers.
Dianne Feinstein, California senator who broke glass ceilings, dies at 90
Dianne Feinstein was the longest-serving woman in the U.S. Senate as well as the longest-serving senator from California.
Victim of botched Chicago police raid in 2017 expected to get $300,000 settlement
Police raided Sharnia Phillips' home while searching for two gang members who had never lived there.
Seven buses of migrants arrive in Chicago for second day in a row
Late Wednesday night, we were there as adults and small children stepped off one of the buses, and greeted with blankets.
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Nonprofit dance group owed nearly $50,000 for holiday show performance
The company that owed the money also hadn't paid other entities for security and the venue for the show.
Kia, Hyundai models recalled due to fire risk; separate concerns about security flaws persist
Hyundai warned drivers to park their cars outside until they can get the necessary repairs.
Indiana AG sues MV Realty, says company is deceptive
MV Realty is based out of Florida, but operates in Indiana and several other states – including Illinois.
Contractor accused of scamming people in need of housework
They accused James Nesbitt of taking off with deposits without completing jobs and complained he didn't respond to customers.
Getting Hosed: Officials finally address on bad water billing at City Council hearing
The Chicago City Council Finance Committee held a hearing Tuesday with the heads of the Water Management and Finance departments.
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COVID vaccine during pregnancy helps protect newborns, new study finds
The findings are just the latest to show benefits from COVID vaccination during pregnancy.
Teen who's had two lung transplants gets behind-the-scenes tour of Field Museum
Scientists at the Field Museum showed Josh Burton ways he can still have a career without digging in the dirt.
Northwestern researchers get $45M to develop implant to sense and treat cancer
"From a clinical perspective, this could be a game-changing approach to cancer therapy," said Dr. Jonathan Rivnay.
How to get the new COVID vaccine for free, with or without insurance
Americans still have ways to get vaccinated against COVID-19 at no out-of-pocket cost. Here's what to know.
How FDA's top vaccines official is timing his COVID and flu shots
Can you get your COVID booster and flu shot at the same time? Here's what health experts say.
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GM and Stellantis plants in Bolingbrook and Naperville join UAW strike
"We're not going to wait around forever for a fair contract," UAW President Shawn Fain said. "The companies know how to make this right."
Workers at Chicago Ford plant worry they may have to walk off the job amid strike
Hundreds of autoworkers gathered Thursday outside the UAW Local 551 headquarters, 13550 S. Torrence Ave., to protest.
Alderman wants moratorium on Dollar Tree stores, says properties are "filthy"
"I want to see a moratorium on these type of businesses opening up in our city," said Ald. Matt O'Shea (19th). "This happens in communities all across the city of Chicago."
Kroger and Albertsons sell hundreds of stores in a bid to clear merger of the 2 largest US groceries
Grocers Kroger and Albertsons are selling more than 400 stores and other assets to C&S Wholesale Grocers in an approximately $1.9 billion deal as part of their efforts to complete their merger.
Steppenwolf Theatre announces layoffs of 13 staffers
The company said it has been "negatively impacted by a protracted post-pandemic economic recovery for our sector and the rising cost of inflation,"
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Claddagh Ring Pub pays fans' tab after Chicago Bears loss
The Claddagh Ring Pub on Foster Avenue made good on its promise to pay everyone's tab if the Bears lost Sunday
Russell Wilson throws 3 TDs, Broncos rally from 21 down to top Bears 31-28
Russell Wilson threw for three touchdowns, Wil Lutz kicked a tiebreaking field goal with just under two minutes remaining and the Denver Broncos bounced back from one of the most lopsided losses in franchise history
Kim has 4 hits, Padres beat White Sox 6-1 to hand Chicago 100th loss
The Chicago White Sox lost 100 games for the first time since 2018 as Ha-Seong Kim had four hits to lead the San Diego Padres to a 6-1 win on Saturday night.
Friday Blitz: Oak Park River Forest v. Lyons Township
CBS 2's Marshall Harris is at the big game at Oak Park River Forest High School where the Huskies are taking on Lyons Township Lions.
Bears vs. Broncos: 3 things to watch in Sunday's Week 4 matchup
Hollywood loves a reboot, right? Well, this week something's gotta give between the Bears and Broncos.
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Man indicted for murder of Tupac Shakur in 1996 drive-by shooting
A Nevada grand jury indicted Duane "Keffe D" Davis in the long-unsolved killing of rapper Tupac Shakur, prosecutors announced in court Friday.
Actor Michael Gambon, who played Harry Potter's Dumbledore, dies at 82
Michael Gambon, the British-Irish actor who portrayed Dumbledore in the latter 6 of the 8 "Harry Potter" movies, has died after a bout of pneumonia.
Teri Bristol, Chicago house music DJ, dies at 66
Bristol began DJing in Chicago in the 1980s, and paved the way for a generation of other women DJs.
"Survivor" returns for season 45 Wednesday, Sept. 27 at 8 p.m. ET
Through longer weekly episodes, "Survivor" will take a deeper dive into the players' stories as they're stranded on the stunning islands of Fiji.
Hollywood writers, studios reach tentative deal to end strike
Terms of the deal must still be ratified by the WGA's approximately 11,000 members.
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City Council committee to vote on settlement in botched CPD raid
The City Council Finance Committee will vote Monday on whether the city should pay $300,000 to the victim of a botched raid by Chicago police officers in 2017.
Chicago Park District's Halloween events kicks off Monday night
From pumpkin patches to costume contests and campfire movie screenings, there are dozens of activities throughout the month ahead.
Changemaker: Director of Dress For Success
This week’s Changemaker is transforming lives by providing professional clothes, career coaching, and much more.
Search continues for missing 9-year-old girl in Upstate New York
An Amber Alert has been issued for a missing girl last seen Saturday night at a camp site with her family. Here's what you need to know.
Meeting tonight to discuss new migrant shelter in Pilsen
Leaders in Chicago's Pilsen community will hold a community meeting Monday to share details of a new temporary migrant shelter set to open there.
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Man indicted for murder of Tupac Shakur in 1996 drive-by shooting
A Nevada grand jury indicted Duane "Keffe D" Davis in the long-unsolved killing of rapper Tupac Shakur, prosecutors announced in court Friday.
"Painkiller: The Tylenol Murders" documentary premieres on Paramount + on October 10
Using hours of exclusive archival footage, the five-part docuseries transports viewers back four decades to the moments after a twisted killer laced Tylenol pills with cyanide and killed seven people in the Chicago area.
Good Samaritans step in after woman is robbed, beaten in Little Italy alley
Surveillance video shows the man punching the woman in an attempt to get her purse. Keep in mind this happened at 4 p.m.
Oak Park on alert after armed robberies, carjackings this past weekend
There were four armed robberies, one carjacking, and one aggravated assault that was believed to be an attempted robbery in Oak Park early Sunday.
Several people robbed at South Chicago bus stop
CBS 2 news crews talked with one of the victims who said his iPhone was stolen by a group near 79th Street and Jeffery Boulevard.
