Walter's Perspective: Washington Street Bike Plan Could Create Gridlock
CBS 2's Walter Jacobson is all for making Chicago more bike friendly, but he has some concerns about Mayor Emanuel's plans for Washington Street in the Loop.
CBS 2's Walter Jacobson is all for making Chicago more bike friendly, but he has some concerns about Mayor Emanuel's plans for Washington Street in the Loop.
Police are searching for a man who robbed a Subway sandwich shop in the Loop on Monday morning.
Two Elgin men were arrested in the West Side Austin neighborhood Saturday with a loaded automatic weapon that they planned to use to avenge the shooting death of a friend.
A pedestrian was hospitalized Thursday morning, after being hit by a taxi downtown.
Firefighters made a daring rescue high above the Loop Thursday morning, as two workmen nearly fell off their scaffolding at a high-rise office building downtown.
The Billy Goat Tavern is closing its location in the northwest section of the Loop.
Chicago-based GrubHub is moving its headquarters from the city's Near Northwest Side to the heart of the Loop.
Controversy has erupted over a plan for a fertility clinic in downtown Naperville.
A Citibank branch in the Loop was robbed Monday afternoon.
Four people, including two Niles police officers, were hospitalized Tuesday after a crash.
A Naperville woman accused of touching off a chain reaction accident has some big troubles that go beyond the crash.
A commotion erupted in the Loop this morning, when a ComEd vault began spewing smoke and caused power outages.
A huge construction parade is marching south down Wacker Drive starting Tuesday, as city engineers reopen Washington Street and close Madison Street to begin the second phase of reconstruction.
Michigan Avenue downtown was busy and bustling as usual in the midday hours, but a suspicious package shut the road down in the wee hours when a suspicious package was discovered.
At least two people were injured, one of them seriously, early Sunday when two cars collided at a Loop intersection.
Four people were hospitalized early this morning when a CTA bus and a car collided at Washington and Clark streets downtown.
An art exhibit in the Loop is focusing on the power and strength of women.
A suspicious package that brought police and fire crews to a West Loop building for about two hours Wednesday morning turned out to be computer parts.
Three men were killed, and two more were wounded, in a drug robbery overnight in Gary, Ind.
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Strong storms move into the area by 1 p.m.
Just before 6:45 a.m., police began pushing the barricades in an attempt to forcibly move protesters.
An Israeli tank unit has rolled in to take "operational control" of the Gaza side of the crucial Rafah border crossing amid talks for a truce.
This was also the first meeting since the FBI served two subpoenas to the village—in a probe many believe centers around the embattled Mayor Tiffany Henyard and her lack of transparency.
This was also the first meeting since the FBI served two subpoenas to the village—in a probe many believe centers around the embattled Mayor Tiffany Henyard and her lack of transparency.
Prosecutors are continuing to call witnesses in former President Donald Trump's criminal trial in New York, where jurors heard from a former Trump Organization executive.
The settlement covers 12 current and former Water Department workers who claimed they were subjected to a "hostile and abusive work environment."
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's office says the proposal is "far from meeting Israel's core demands."
Judge Juan Merchan said former President Donald Trump violated his gag order on April 22 when he commented on the political makeup of the jury.
Employees at dozens of now-closed Foxtrot Market and Dom's Kitchen stores, now jobless, wonder what comes next for them as their paychecks will soon end.
The family didn't get their cut of the estate sale, not hearing back from the salesman until CBS 2 got involved.
The Better Business Bureau warns that anyone buying an event ticket should watch out for fake ticket scams.
Financial records show Paul Croft and J.D. Frost raised about $30 million for a hydrogen plant that was supposed to be, at one point, in Indiana. It never existed, an attorney says.
Anyone with these sausages in their refrigerators should throw them away or return them to the store.
First known HIV cases from a nonsterile injection for cosmetic reasons highlights the risk of unlicensed providers.
The city's measles dashboard said a total of 63 measles cases have been confirmed in Chicago this year, with one new case this week.
The department said anyone who visited the Sam's Club at 9400 S. Western Ave. in Evergreen Park one day last week may have been exposed to someone with measles.
Health officials are warning consumers not to consume Infinite Herbs basil sold at some Trader Joe's and Dierberg's stores after 12 people were sickened.
Officials said there was no known link between this case and the recent outbreak of measles at a migrant shelter in Chicago.
The Illinois Worker Adjustment and Retraining Notification (WARN) Act requires employers to notify workers of mass layoffs 60 days in advance.
Mayor Brandon Johnson denied that the Bears' shiny new dome could end up costing taxpayers a pretty penny.
Employees at dozens of now-closed Foxtrot Market and Dom's Kitchen stores, now jobless, wonder what comes next for them as their paychecks will soon end.
The company announced Tuesday that it received a stalking horse bid to purchase its operating assets.
Dozens of typewriters clutter the shelves of the 24-year-old business owner's workshop inside his parents' home in Downers Grove.
The stars came out for the the 2024 Met Gala in New York City. See some of the most eye-catching outfits of the night.
'Bob Hearts Abishola', the acclaimed comedy, is signing off after its fifth season on CBS.
Bernard Hill died Sunday at 79. The actor was known for his roles in "Lord of the Rings" and "Titanic."
"Sunday Morning" has an exclusive behind-the-scenes look at the creation of the country singer's first post-stroke song, "Where That Came From," which blends art with artificial intelligence in a recording that captures Travis' country heart.
"Happy 9th Birthday, Princess Charlotte!" the Prince and Princess of Wales said in a social media post with a new photo of their daughter taken by Kate.
Police in riot gear disbanded the pro-Palestinian encampments at the University of Chicago early Tuesday morning. CBS 2's Marissa Perlman has the latest on the ongoing protests.
Protesters were given papers titled, "Final Notice to Students Participating in Encampment on Main Quad." The threat of arrests was written on the notices. The university stated, "This is your final warning to leave the encampment." The warning said that failure to leave the encampment would result in "disciplinary action" including being "immediately placed on emergency interim leave of absence from the University."
CBS 2 meteorologist Laura Bannon has the forecast.
Protesters chanting and locking arms were facing officers wearing shields and heavy protective gear. Tents were seen being taken down and construction equipment was brought into the area.
There is a large police presence on the university's quad and students are being escorted from the protest site. The remaining protesters were ordered to "disperse immediately. Police announced "committing criminal trespassing."
Just before 6:45 a.m., police began pushing the barricades in an attempt to forcibly move protesters.
The Irish Nobleman Pub has had four people quit since Saturday, saying they don't feel safe working there anymore.
Strong storms move into the area by 1 p.m.
An Israeli tank unit has rolled in to take "operational control" of the Gaza side of the crucial Rafah border crossing amid talks for a truce.
This was also the first meeting since the FBI served two subpoenas to the village—in a probe many believe centers around the embattled Mayor Tiffany Henyard and her lack of transparency.
Expert panel discussion centers the focus on the disparity that 1 in 3 victims of crime in Chicago is a Black woman
Police arrived at the scene sooner than if they had waited for the first 911 call.
Anthony Robinson's attorney said his previous defense lawyer failed to present evidence that showed it was physically impossible for him to be the shooter.
The village board is working on a resolution to hire Lightfoot, a former federal prosecutor before her lone term as Chicago's mayor, to investigate claims Henyard has been misusing public funds.
DCFS Director Heidi Mueller was asked Thursday why some kids in the system are being held in psychiatric hospitals longer than medically necessary.
Christopher Morel and Yan Gomes homered for the Cubs. Mike Tauchman had two hits and scored a run.
Jonny DeLuca continued his hot stretch with a homer and four RBIs, and the Tampa Bay Rays beat Mike Clevinger and the Chicago White Sox 8-2 on Monday night for their fourth consecutive win.
The Sky drafted Cardoso third overall in last month's WNBA Draft.
Right-hander Mike Clevinger was recalled by the Chicago White Sox from Triple-A Charlotte to start Monday night's game at the Tampa Bay Rays.
The Sky will begin the 2024 regular season on May 15 at 7 p.m. on the road against the Dallas Wings.
Peter Sova, 36, of McHenry, was arrested without incident Monday morning near the very bank he is accused of robbing.
Chicago police said 27 people were taken into custody after the violence forced a reroute of the parade.
The Irish Nobleman Pub has had four people quit since Saturday, saying they don't feel safe working there anymore.
The boy was shot at the outdoor patio of El G-FE Seafood & Steaks, according to police and the restaurant's manager.
Derek Swift, 48, is charged with one count each of aggravated kidnapping, kidnapping, criminal sexual assault, and aggravated criminal sexual abuse.