2 men shot, 1 killed inside vehicle in Washington Heights
Chicago police said officers responded to a person shot and found two men, 31 and 34, inside a parked car struck by gunfire.
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CDPH to spray for mosquitos in Beverly, Washington Heights
It's all in an effort to protect residents from the West Nile Virus.
CDPH to spray for mosquitos in Beverly, Washington Heights
The spray isn't harmful to people or pets but it could irritate people with respiratory conditions.
Police search for suspect in shooting death of 15-year-old girl
A 15-year-old girl with big dreams; that's how loved ones describe the teenager shot and killed while sitting in an SUV in the Washington Heights neighborhood on Sunday.
Teen girl killed in Far South Side shooting
Chicago police say the teen was sitting in the back seat of a gray SUV when she was shot.
Restaurant catches fire in Washington Heights strip mall
Smoke was seen pouring out of Joy's Seafood and Steak, in the 9500 block of South Halsted Street around 12:19 a.m.
Investigation underway after fire at Far South Side restaurant
The restaurant was closed at the time of the fire.
Man in critical condition after being shot in Washington Heights
The man sustained gunshot wounds to his right arm and abdomen, police said.
Man dies after crashing vehicle into building in Washington Heights
Fire officials said the crash happened around 1:11 a.m., at 1129 W. 103rd St.
Teenage boy shot, killed in Longwood Manor
A teenage boy is killed in a shooting in the Longwood Manor neighborhood early Saturday morning, according to police.
Tow Truck Drivers Targeted In Recent Armed Robberies In Washington Heights
Armed robbers continue targeting tow truck drivers in the Washington Heights neighborhood.
Teen Charged In Pair Of September 2020 Carjackings On South Side
A teenager has been charged in a pair of carjackings in September 2020 on the South Side, including one in which he's accused of kidnapping a 22-year-old man.
2 Firefighters Injured In Washington Heights Fire
Two Chicago firefighters were injured while battling a fire in the South Side's Washington Heights community.
Chicago Charity 'Flags From The Heart' Gives Easter Baskets To Veterans And Families In Need
A Chicago charity wants to make sure veterans and families in need have a full Easter basket this year.
Calumet Park Police Arrest Homicide Suspect After Highway Chase
Calumet Park police arrested a suspected offender wanted for homicide after a highway chase that ended on the South Side of Chicago.
1 Man Killed, 1 Critically Injured In Washington Heights Neighborhood Shooting
One man was killed and another was critically injured in a shooting at a gathering at a Washington Heights neighborhood residence early Sunday.
Police Warn Of Spree Of Carjackings, Armed Robberies, Shootings Around City
Police late Wednesday issued a community alert about a spree of carjackings and armed robberies that have been happening around the city in recent days – including one that occurred right downtown early Wednesday morning.
Man Robbed By People To Whom He Thought He Was Going To Sell His Minivan In Washington Heights
A man was robbed in the Washington Heights neighborhood Saturday morning by some people to whom he thought he was going to sell his used minivan, police said.
At Least One Person Rushed To Hospital After Fiery Crash In Washington Heights Neighborhood
At least one person was rushed to the hospital Tuesday night when a car crashed and caught fire in the Washington Heights neighborhood.
Police: Driver Backed Into Officer While Trying To Escape From Traffic Stop On Far South Side
Police apprehended a man and woman Sunday who are accused of backing their car into an officer in the Washington Heights neighborhood.
Three Teens Shot In Washington Heights
Police said a 19-year-old man, a 16-year-old girl, and a 15-year-old boy were standing near 103rd and Morgan around 8:40 a.m., when four men in a tan SUV pulled up, and one of them got out and started shooting.
Burglar Caught On Doorbell Video In Washington Heights Neighborhood
A burglar was caught on camera breaking into a woman's home just minutes after she left.
MISSING: Julia 'Judy' Hicks, 76, Last Seen In Washington Heights
Julia "Judy" Hicks was last seen near 98th and Eggleston in the Washington Heights neighborhood.
Search Underway For Boyfriend Of Woman Found Shot To Death In Washington Heights
Police are looking for a suspect in the killing of a 22-year-old woman in Washington Heights.
Owner Injured After Shots Fired Into Washington Heights Flower Shop
Shots were fired into a flower shop in Washington Heights, striking the owner Saturday afternoon.
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"I wouldn't have lived a month had I not gotten started getting blood."
Red Cross seeing surge in large disasters over the past decade
Red Cross volunteers are now responding to nearly twice as many large disasters as they did a decade ago – providing housing, food, and cleanup supplies in the aftermath of the disaster.
Nonprofit collecting coats for migrants on Far North Side
All of the items will be donated to help migrants who recently moved to Chicago.
For Red Cross volunteers, "it's a privilege" to bring a bit of home to military serving overseas
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Construction on Chicago's first migrant tent camp in Brighton Park could begin Wednesday
Upon opening, the tent camp in Brighton Park will house roughly 500 migrants, but would eventually be equipped to take on 2,000.
Kansas man says his identity was stolen by Illinois criminal suspect
The original Cristobal Santana said he has been haunted by the suspect who has been using his name for years.
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Man called to report SUV on train tracks in Michigan, but Amtrak train hit it anyway
Amtrak said they were never notified of the SUV on the tracks before the crash last week, was despite a warning call a full 41 minutes earlier.
Could 'design flaw' blamed for Yellow Line accident be a broader problem on the CTA?
The National Transportation Safety Board said the Chicago Transit Authority was operating on out-of-date information with regard to stopping lengths.
After 38 are injured when CTA train hits snowplow, questions about what went wrong
National Transportation Safety Board investigators will be digging into the train crash - piece by piece.
Parents furious after girls are subjected to racist taunts at Minooka Community High
Minooka Community High School has faced allegations of tolerating racism in the classroom before.
Fallen Chicago firefighter Andrew Price remembered as a "light of sunshine"
Price's body was escorted to the Medical Examiner's office alongside his friends and family on Monday.
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Burger King franchisee operations manager testifies on pressure from former Ald. Ed Burke
Meanwhile, one of the attorneys for Burke co-defendant Peter Andrews tested positive for COVID-19.
Fraud trial of former Illinois State Sen. Sam McCann delayed after dropping public defender
McCann is accused of illegally spending more than $200,000 in campaign donations on personal purchases.
4-year-old American Abigail Mor Edan among third group of hostages released by Hamas
Seventeen hostages were released — 14 Israeli citizens, which includes Abigail, who is a joint Israeli-American citizen, and three foreign nationals, Israeli officials said.
Lawmakers want to see Hamas release all hostages
The freed hostages include 13 Israeli women and children. More hostages are expected to be released on Saturday.
Pro-Palestinian protest takes to Magnificent Mile amid Black Friday shopping
The momentary disruption along the Mag Mile came during a brief break in the war between Israel and Hamas, which hasn't let up since Oct. 7.
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St. Charles residents flee senior community after 300% increase in costs
Over the last several weeks, the Saint Charles senior living community has become a bit of a ghost town.
Rivers Casino Des Plaines warns of data breach affecting customer, staffer information
Casino officials said on Thursday, Nov. 2, they determined hackers got into their system and stole personal information about Rivers Casino staffers, customers, and online sports book customers.
Illinois congressman steps in after feds fail to reimburse COVID-19 testing labs
We previously told you about small business owner Janine Morabito's struggle after getting stiffed by Uncle Sam. There are several others in the same boat.
Consumer watchdog lists '10 Worst Toys' for 2023, highlights child safety concerns
W.A.T.C.H. – World Against Toys Causing Harm – issued a list Wednesday of toys they said are hazardous and should not be in children's hands.
Whereabouts of Chicago area woman's 2019 tax return is a mystery for more than three years
CBS 2's Lauren Victory unraveled what went wrong.
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UChicago study finds fatty acid found in some red meat can help fight cancer
Before you grab your steak knife, the scientists emphasize that the point of the study is not to advise people to eat more red meat.
Northwestern student says he was hit by norovirus outbreak, and it sent him to ER
The City of Evanston has linked the outbreak to the Big Wig Tacos & Burritos at 950 Church St. in downtown Evanston, which had a $1 burrito night for Northwestern students this past weekend.
Norovirus outbreak linked to $1 burrito special for Northwestern University students
Investigators have learned that people reported stomach cramps, vomiting, and diarrhea after eating at Big Wig Tacos & Burritos.
Peaches, plums, nectarines recalled due to deadly listeria outbreak
CDC investigating fruit from HMC Farms after one person died and 10 are hospitalized following a listeria outbreak.
Another eye drop recall pulls 28 products from store shelves
Kilitch Healthcare India is recalling the products more than three weeks after the FDA warned against their use.
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South Shore yoga studio strives for inclusive, calm vibe
It's Small Business Saturday 2023, a big day to highlight the success of entrepreneurs who started small and are working hard to make it big.
Shoppers turn out in Ravenswood for Small Business Saturday
Three of the trolleys were running on Small Business Saturday, making eight stops in Ravenswood so people could visit their favorite shops.
Chicago's Berlin nightclub closes doors; union says club made "wrong decision"
Berlin announced that "the party" ended at 5 a.m. Sunday, Nov. 19.
Chicago's Big Shoulders Coffee tops list of best independent coffee shops
"With multiple locations in the Chicago area, Big Shoulders Coffee is a must-stop for no-nonsense artisan beans, roasted to perfection," USA Today wrote.
Grand Lux Cafe on Magnificent Mile to close
The Grand Lux Café opened in 2002 at 600 N. Michigan Ave.
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Former Blackhawks Stanley Cup champion Patrick Kane signing with Red Wings
The three-time Stanley Cup champion with Chicago and 2016 league MVP chose Detroit over other suitors, including his hometown Buffalo Sabres, the Toronto Maple Leafs and Florida Panthers.
Bears outlast Vikings on 4th field goal by Cairo Santos
The Bears drained the clock to set up the winning kick and stop a 12-game losing streak against NFC North opponents.
Buie sparks Northwestern to victory over Northern Illinois
Buie sandwiched two 3-pointers around one from Berry in a 9-0 run that gave Northwestern a 57-48 lead in 16:09 left to play and the Huskies never threatened from there.
Bulls blow 21-point lead, Nets make NBA season-best 25 3-pointers in 118-109 win
The Bulls dropped to 5-13 with their fourth straight loss.
Northwestern beats Illinois 45-43, ends Illini's bowl hopes
Ben Bryant completed 24 of 32 passes and 234 yards and two touchdowns and ran for a touchdown, and Cam Johnson caught seven passes for 124 yards and a touchdown to lead Northwestern to a 45-43 victory Saturday over Illinois, ending the Illini's hopes for a bowl berth.
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Daryl Hall gets restraining order against John Oates
The pair made up the pop rock duo Hall & Oates, and put out 18 studio albums together.
"Blue Bloods" wrapping up in 2024 after its 14th season
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The Rolling Stones tour coming to Chicago's Soldier Field in June
The Solider Field show is scheduled for June 27, 2024.
David Letterman returns to "The Late Show" for first time since 2015
David Letterman hosted "The Late Show" for over 20 years, from 1993 to 2015.
CBS to host Golden Globes in 2024
CBS will air the three-hour award show extravaganza live on Sunday, Jan. 7.
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On Giving Tuesday, the Red Cross asks to roll up your sleeves
While it may be a hard time financially for many, especially with the holidays right around the corner, there are other ways you can give back. CBS 2's Audrina Sinclair explains.
Red Cross seeing surge in large disasters over the past decade
When flooding hit Chicago and several surrounding suburbs this summer, the Red Cross was there to help victims recover. Severe weather can threaten at a moment's notice, and as CBS 2's Dana Kozlov reports, the cost of disasters is only increasing.
Group of Audiologists travel world, giving gift of hearing
One group goes above and beyond to help others by traveling the world to serve communities in need.
Honoring former first lady Rosalynn Carter
First Lady Rosalynn Carter will be buried at the family's residence following the private funeral service.
Irish American Heritage Center hosting Migrant Coat Drive on Chicago's Far North Side
All of the items will be donated to help migrants who recently moved to Chicago.
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Video shows thieves smashing into, burglarizing Edgewater neighborhood bakery
Video shows one man pulling out a hammer and breaking the glass. The crooks then climb in through the broken window, and start looking for cash once inside.
Classes resume at Northwestern University Chicago campus after shot fired, lockdown
Students were told to shelter in place as police swarmed the area – until an all-clear was issued a little over half an hour later.
Man suspected of killing Chicago teacher Adrianna Lopez also accused of beating another ex-girlfriend
Two women in two states have accused the same man of eerily similar attacks.
Burger King franchisee operations manager testifies on pressure from former Ald. Ed Burke
Meanwhile, one of the attorneys for Burke co-defendant Peter Andrews tested positive for COVID-19.
Two held in shooting of police officer in Bedford Park
The shooting happened early Sunday morning near a gas station in the 6800 block of Archer Road, just south of the Bedford Park Police Department.
