No Bond For Dennis Green, Charged With Attempted Murder In Shooting Of CTA Bus Driver
Dennis Green, 38, accused of shooting a CTA Bus Driver in the face after an altercation Saturday night, was ordered held without bond in court Tuesday.
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Lukasz Strok, 29, Charged In Connection With CTA Bus Crash In The Loop
A Chicago man was charged in a collision that caused a CTA bus to crash into a bank in The Loop on Thursday.
CTA Bus Crashes Into Bank In The Loop
A CTA bus collided with a car and then slammed into the side of a bank in The Loop early Thursday morning.
Washington State Reports First Coronavirus Death In U.S.
Washington state health officials said Saturday a person has died of COVID-19, the disease caused by the new coronavirus. It is the first reported coronavirus death in the United States.
Families Of Fallen Chicago Police Officers Arrive In DC For National Police Week
The families of four Chicago police officers who died in the line of duty last year have arrived in Washington, D.C. for National Police Week.
Feds Use Facial Recognition To Catch 2nd Person Trying To Enter U.S. Illegally
In the last three weeks, the technology at Washington's Dulles International Airport has been used to catch two imposters trying to illegally enter the U.S.
Teen Charged With Pushing Girl Off Bridge After Video Of Incident Goes Viral
Jordan Holgerson was pushed off a bridge Aug. 7 at Moulton Falls northeast of Vancouver, Washington, and fell 60 feet.
Jordan Holgerson, Teen Pushed Off 50-Foot Bridge: 'I Could Have Died, Easily'
The video showing 16-year-old Jordan Holgerson getting pushed off the edge of the bridge at Moulton Falls Regional Park has gone viral, and the Major Crimes Unit of the Clark County Sheriff's Office is investigating.
Trump Asked Aide To Invite Putin To Washington, White House Says
White House Press Secretary Sarah Huckabee Sanders said in a tweet Thursday that President Trump has asked his national security adviser to invite Russian President Vladimir Putin to Washington, D.C. in the fall.
Police: Man Shot Neighbors, Then Himself In Fight Over Dog Poop
Three people are in the hospital after a dispute over dog poop turned into a violent shootout and standoff with police.
Sinkhole Appears On White House Lawn
A sinkhole has appeared on the White House's North Lawn -- which has naturally spawned jokes on the internet.
Cougar Attack Leaves One Dead, Another Injured
The two victims were mountain biking in the area when the incident took place.
Missing Navy Sailor From Plainfield Found Dead In Washington
The search for a missing Navy sailor from Illinois came to a tragic end on Sunday, when he was found dead in Olympic National Forest in Washington state.
NTSB: Derailed Amtrak Train In Washington Was Going 80 MPH In 30 MPH Zone
Thirteen of the 14 cars from the train jumped the track in DuPont, Washington. Several cars fell off an overpass, landing on Interstate 5 below.
Amtrak Train Derails On Interstate In Washington State
An Amtrak train derailed on an overpass in Washington, authorities said Monday.
Giant Cat -- All 35 Pounds Of Him -- Gets Second Chance
Symba is large and in charge! And now he's got a new home.
Woman Strikes Capitol Police Cruiser, Taken Into Custody
A woman described as "erratic and aggressive" drove a vehicle into a U.S. Capitol Police cruiser near the Capitol on Wednesday morning and was taken into custody, police said.
An Inside Look At The Women's March On Washington
The solidarity movement is for women's and civil rights and one, if not the biggest showings, is expected in Washington, D.C.
Obama Wistful As His Presidency Draws To A Close
CBS 2 Special Contributor Jay Levine is in Washington this week to interview the outgoing commander-in-chief.
Holocaust Survivors Honored At Chicago Fundraiser For Washington D.C. Museum
The goal was to raise $5 million money for the Holocaust Memorial Museum in Washington.
Google To Begin Testing Self-Driving Cars In Washington
Google says it will begin testing its self-driving cars in Kirkland, Washington.
Bernstein: Bears Kick Another One Away
Robbie Gould didn't execute for the second straight week, raising questions about his future.
Two Years Later, Recovery From Washington Tornado "An Unbelievable Blessing"
Two years to the day after a powerful tornado ravaged the central Illinois city of Washington, killing three, and destroying hundreds of homes, the city's mayor said the recovery has been "remarkable."
Pope's Message In Washington Hits Home For Gutierrez, Pfleger
In an address repeatedly interrupted by applause -- some of it partisan -- he urged lawmakers and Americans in general to do the right thing, especially when it came to immigrants, CBS 2 Chief Correspondent Jay Levine reports.
Chicago-Bound Amtrak Train Fatally Strikes Teen Near Washington, D.C.
Montgomery County Police say 16-year-old John Martin DeReggi Jr. of Boyds was hit about 4:45 p.m. Monday in Boyds, a town about 20 miles north of the nation's capital.
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Chicago Weather Alert: Winter Weather Advisory in effect for Lake, McHenry counties
Wintry weather wraps up by the afternoon.
2's Got Your Ticket: 'Dear Evan Hansen'
The actor playing title character in the national tour is a Chicago native.
Man charged with allegedly striking two people with skateboard in Crystal Lake
A man is charged with aggravated battery after hitting two people with a skateboard in Crystal Lake on Tuesday.
Police officer wounded, robbery suspect killed after shooting in Lombard
The officer was responding to a robbery at a smoke shop nearby.
Car slams into building in Wilmette after hit-and-run
Another car refused to stop, driving off instead.
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Chicago Weather Alert: Winter Weather Advisory in effect for Lake, McHenry counties
Wintry weather wraps up by the afternoon.
Brittney Griner arrives in U.S. following prisoner swap
Her plane landed in San Antonio, Texas. Griner was freed from Russia in an exchange for notorious international arms dealer Viktor Bout.
Police officer wounded, robbery suspect killed after shooting in Lombard
The officer was responding to a robbery at a smoke shop nearby.
2's Got Your Ticket: 'Dear Evan Hansen'
The actor playing title character in the national tour is a Chicago native.
Man charged with allegedly striking two people with skateboard in Crystal Lake
A man is charged with aggravated battery after hitting two people with a skateboard in Crystal Lake on Tuesday.
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Volunteers for rival candidate say Ald. James Gardiner got in their face on sidewalk
The volunteers for aldermanic candidate Marija Tomic spoke exclusively to CBS 2 Political Investigator Dana Kozlov.
Violent crime is down in Woodlawn this year, and Project HOOD's efforts are getting credit
"When you look at those numbers, it means that what we do — it works," said Pastor Corey Brooks, chief executive officer of Project HOOD.
Some CPS parents are just getting summer 2022 pandemic food benefit cards now
The amount of money involved here is not small – it amounts to nearly $400 for each kid.
Canaryville man says dangerous hole has been in his alley for years, with no fix from city
Adding another layer of woe to the problem is that the hole is now in a different aldermanic ward than it was when this all started.
Will County Sheriff releases video from police shooting that killed grandfather, grandson
This comes after months of CBS 2's reporting about a lack of transparency with how the sheriff's office communicated what happened to the public.
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Sinema leaves Democratic Party, registers as independent
But the Arizona senator says she won't caucus with Republicans, ensuring Democrats will retain their narrow majority in the Senate.
Brittney Griner arrives in U.S. following prisoner swap
Her plane landed in San Antonio, Texas. Griner was freed from Russia in exchange for notorious international arms dealer Viktor Bout.
Why is CPS collecting most property tax revenue in years despite plummeting enrollment?
CPS is maxing out their ask this tax year, despite enrollment hitting 10-year lows.
House passes Respect for Marriage Act, sending it to Biden
The measure is likely to be one of the last significant legislative accomplishments from the Democratic-led House.
Who is Viktor Bout, the Russian "Merchant of Death"?
The Russian arms dealer has been released from U.S. prison in a one-for-one swap to free WNBA star Brittney Griner, a U.S. official confirmed.
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Humboldt Park woman says huge property tax spike may force her out of Chicago
Becky Marshall and her husband moved into their Humboldt Park home in 2013. Last year, they paid a total of $3,664.49. This year, the bill is $7,172.62.
Cook County Sheriff Tom Dart issues warning about scammers this holiday season
In a startling statistic from the AARP, about 76 percent of U.S. consumers have experienced some type of fraud.
Property taxes are skyrocketing in gentrifying neighborhoods in Chicago
It's good news if you're selling, but bad news if you're trying to rent – and really bad news if you're just getting by in a gentrifying neighborhood.
Naperville couple's dreams of adopting child hit crushing, and expensive, dead end
A Naperville couple says they have been blessed with a full life – and they wanted to share their blessings with children, through adoption. But their road to parenthood ended up coming to a dead end.
Woman says someone from AP Towing & Recovery kept on driving her car after towing it
Alesha Howard started getting different kinds of bills. She had speeding tickets, I-PASS bills, and notices to show up to court -- none of which she was the one to incur.
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Experts: COVID, flu, RSV triple-demic is threatening children's hospital capacity
Local experts are warning of a triple-demic – with COVID, flu, and RSV cases in children all climbing for what is expected to be the worst season in a decade.
Health agencies renaming monkeypox to help fight stigma
The World Health Organization urged countries to adopt the new name for the disease, citing the "ongoing negative impact" of the original.
CDC says it's now tracking a new COVID variant known as XBB
The XBB variant has climbed to 3.1% of new COVID cases nationwide, the CDC now estimates.
Gathering for the Holidays? Plan around the most vulnerable friends, family
As Americans enter the third pandemic holiday season, there are two more respiratory viruses surging: respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) and influenza.
In North Lawndale, Garfield Park, a push for residents to get their flu shot
Mothers Opposed to Violence Everywhere has been going door to door, passing out the flyers to residents.
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Crowd sounds off at meeting on planned River West casino
Bally's is also scheduled to appear before the Chicago Plan Commission to discuss possible changes stemming from the public meetings.
City orders West Town bar to put away inflatables; owner thinks it's political
Giant inflatables normally surround the patio at the Irish Nobleman, 1367 W. Erie St. But by Friday night, the patio had been turned into more of an inflatable graveyard.
If rail workers strike, supply chains could be affected drastically
In Washington on Wednesday, U.S. House lawmakers voted to adopt a tentative agreement to block the potentially devastating strike.
As Hyde Park's Piccolo Mondo closes, customers step in for generous final tip for staff
The restaurant's longtime guests did not want to say goodbye to the staff without first letting them know how much they appreciate their service.
Police say downtown will be safe this holiday season, but some businesses are still concerned
As the holiday rush officially begins, the Chicago Police Department is increasing its presence in retail districts across the city.
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Brittney Griner arrives in U.S. following prisoner swap
Her plane landed in San Antonio, Texas. Griner was freed from Russia in exchange for notorious international arms dealer Viktor Bout.
Blackhawks' Alex Stalock to return from injury; all are impressed with Arvid Soderblom
Sam Lafferty, Jarred Tinordi, and Alex Stalock are all back from injury.
Former Cub Jason Heyward signs minor league deal with Dodgers
Heyward, 33, was released from the Cubs earlier this offseason.
Legally blind Chicago teen has no limits playing ball
"He pitched the whole season. Every day of practice, he got better and better. He was trying harder and harder. Every game, he was surprising everybody and he never gave up."
DeRozan scores 27 as Bulls beat Wizards
Zach LaVine added 25 points as Chicago bounced back after a 2-4 road trip.
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'Magical Cirque Christmas' takes stage at CIBC Theatre
The captivating performances are under way for one week only.
Remembering Bob McGrath, 'Sesame Street' icon and LaSalle County native
McGrath, who died Sunday at the age of 90, grew up on a farm in LaSalle County and performed in singing competitions in Chicago as a boy.
Suspect arrested in killing of Takeoff one month after shooting
Takeoff, who formed one-third of the Grammy Award-nominated trio Migos, was shot following a private party at a downtown Houston bowling alley last month.
Brad William Henke, actor known for "Orange is the New Black," dies at 56
Henke was a professional football player prior to becoming an actor, playing for the Denver Broncos in Super Bowl XXIV.
"Fit for Christmas" one of three new CBS original holiday movies for 2022
Also coming is "When Christmas was Young," a Nashville music-themed movie, and "Must Love Christmas," about a romance novelist.
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2's Got Your Ticket: Dear Evan Hansen
The actor playing title character in the national tour is a Chicago native.
Chicago Weather Alert: Winter Weather Advisory in effect for Lake, McHenry counties
CBS 2 meteorologist Robb Ellis has the forecast.
Police officer wounded, robbery suspect killed after shooting in Lombard
A Lombard police officer was wounded late Thursday afternoon in a deadly exchange of gunfire with a robbery suspect.
Suburban Business helps you personalize your holiday gifts
Check out this small business that has your holiday shopping covered.
Car slams into building in Wilmette after hit-and-run
There was a three-vehicle crash on the North Shore. One of the cars left the road and slid into a building in Wilmette.
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