Man dies after jumping from 7th floor at Water Tower Place
A man is dead after jumping seven stories from a shopping center Saturday morning, according to police
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5-Year-Old Girl Dies After Being Found Unresponsive In Pool At Ritz-Carlton Hotel At Water Tower Place
A 5-year-old girl is dead after being found unresponsive in a swimming pool at the Ritz-Carlton Hotel at Water Tower Place.
Cook County Treasurer Maria Pappas Stands By Remarks That She Does Not Want To See A Target In Water Tower Place
"Disgusting and embarrassing" – that is how Cook County Treasurer Maria Pappas describes the possibility of a Target store replacing the iconic Macy's on the Magnificent Mile.
Struggles Exacerbated On Magnificent Mile With Gap, Macy's Leaving, But Advocates Say Reinvention Will Come
The Magnificent Mile is a huge draw for tourists, and a big boost to the city's bottom line. But now with big stores like Macy's and the Gap leaving, CBS 2's Tara Molina was asking what the city is doing to keep North Michigan Avenue alive.
Macy's To Close Store In Water Tower Place
"The decision to close a store is always a difficult one, and Macy's Water Tower Place has been honored to serve its customers on the Magnificent Mile for 45 years," Macy's spokeswoman Andrea Schwartz said.
Macy's May Shrink Or Leave Water Tower Location, Crain's Reports
Macy's is looking to shrink its Water Tower Store or leave the space altogether, Crain's reported.
Police Release Video Of Women Looting Store At Water Tower Place Early Monday
Police on Thursday released new video as they are trying to track down looters from this week's mayhem on the Magnificent Mile.
Bomb Threats Issued At 3 Prominent Chicago Buildings
Bomb threats were issued at the Water Tower Place mall, the Block 37 Mall, and the Four Seasons Hotel on Wednesday afternoon.
Woman Plunges To Death At Water Tower Place Mall; Witnesses Say She Jumped
A woman plunged to her death at the Water Tower Place mall on Sunday evening, police said.
A Brief History Of The Magnificent Mile On Michigan Avenue
The opening of the world's largest Starbucks Coffee in the old Crate & Barrel building is the latest development in the evolution of the Magnificent Mile over the more than 150 years.
Water Tower Place Announces New Adult Supervision Rule Following Weekend Disruption
The program requires anyone age 17 and under to be accompanied by a parent or supervising adult after 4 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays.
Police Reviewing Surveillance From Saturday Mob Attacks Along Mag Mile
Police say a group attacked people coming and going from the Red Line station at State and Chicago and then moved to a nearby McDonald's.
Dozens Of Teens Fight On Michigan Avenue
A brawl involving multiple people broke out near Chicago's Water Tower Place Tuesday night, prompting police to direct the crowd to the CTA Red Line.
Radio Interference Preventing Dispatchers From Communicating With Officers
"You guys cannot hear me in the Water Tower. You can transmit, you can't hear me."
CPD Secure, Reopen Water Tower Place After Shot Fired
Chicago Police are on the scene at Water Tower Place after someone fired a shot inside the 7th floor of the shopping mall Friday night.
Best Places In Chicago To Get Your Holiday Shopping Done Early
Get your holiday shopping done in one fell swoop when you visit these five shopping centers and malls in the Chicago area.
Best Places In Chicago To Get Your Holiday Shopping Done Early
Get your holiday shopping done in one fell swoop when you visit these five shopping centers and malls in the Chicago area.
Holiday Hit List: Guide to Doorbusters Throughout Chicagoland
This holiday season, purchase what you need for everyone on your shopping list by checking out these retailers in the Chicago area.
A Night At Chicago's Lookingglass Theatre
The following guide notes an outstanding theater company that could be overlooked because its neighborhood is known for shopping.
Best Rainy Day Activities In Chicago
Visiting the City of Chicago on a rainy day can make for the most memorable experiences and fun activities.
Harry Caray's Opening New Restaurant, Sports Museum At Water Tower Place
The museum features exhibits you would expect – like jerseys, balls, bats, and skates – and interactive exhibits that let you "play with the legends" of Chicago sports.
Man Falls To His Death At Water Tower Place
About 9 p.m., the man, believed to be in his 20s or 30s, "fell or jumped" to the ground floor from the seventh floor of the shopping center, located at 835 N. Michigan Ave.
Best Ways To Celebrate Passover 2013 With Kids In Chicago
With over 300,000 Jewish families in Chicago, there are a number of different events geared towards the celebration of Passover for 2013. Check out what the city has to offer for Jews and non-Jews alike and let the kids get involved in this deeply spiritual holiday.
2013 Chicago Spring Theater Preview
With the spring season already on the horizon, this might be a great time to make a reservation for that much anticipated evening at the theater. These select performances come highly recommended.
Christmas Shopping Procrastinators Flood Stores At Last Minute
Time finally ran out for shoppers scrambling to buy last-minute Christmas gifts.
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Police investigating 6-year-old pushed from 3-story window in North Lawndale
According to police, the boy was allegedly pushed by a family member.
Nearly 1.6 million travelers expected at Chicago airports for busiest travel weekend since pandemic
July 4th weekend is expected to be the busiest travel weekend since the start of the pandemic.
Attempted robbery leads to shootout in Garfield Park
The victim is a concealed carry holder and pulled out his gun.
Supreme Court limits EPA's authority to regulate greenhouse gas emissions
The case stems from the EPA's Clean Power Plan, finalized in 2015, which implemented an Obama directive to address climate change by regulating power plant emissions.
Biden says he'd support eliminating filibuster to codify Roe
The president blasted the Supreme Court's decision as "outrageous" and "destabilizing."
Supreme Court says Biden can end "Remain in Mexico" rule for asylum-seekers
The Supreme Court has issued its opinion in a case regarding the Biden administration's efforts to terminate the so-called "Remain in Mexico" policy.
Man found dead on Crystal Lake Central High School campus
Police and fire personnel responded to the rear of the school, located for a report of a male subject experiencing a mental health crisis
One wounded in shooting overnight on I-57 near Halsted Street
Shortly before midnight Wednesday night, three people were in a vehicle headed south on I-57 near Halsted Street, when someone in another vehicle fired shots.
3 people injured, one critically, in Princeton Park shooting early Thursday
A male victim, 22, was exiting the rear entrance of a residence when an unknown offender began shooting toward him.
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Police investigating 6-year-old pushed from 3-story window in North Lawndale
According to police, the boy was allegedly pushed by a family member.
Nearly 1.6 million travelers expected at Chicago airports for busiest travel weekend since pandemic
July 4th weekend is expected to be the busiest travel weekend since the start of the pandemic.
Attempted robbery leads to shootout in Garfield Park
The victim is a concealed carry holder and pulled out his gun.
Supreme Court limits EPA's authority to regulate greenhouse gas emissions
The case stems from the EPA's Clean Power Plan, finalized in 2015, which implemented an Obama directive to address climate change by regulating power plant emissions.
Biden says he'd support eliminating filibuster to codify Roe
The president blasted the Supreme Court's decision as "outrageous" and "destabilizing."
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Five years after her brother's murder, one Chicago woman learns justice will never come
Chicago Police have low arrest rates, but higher rates for cleared or closed cases. We dig into what's behind those numbers.
Dixmoor Treasurer Anthony McCaskill arrested after fireworks complaint in Harvey
A fireworks show in south suburban Harvey didn't go as planned – it ended with the Dixmoor village treasurer getting thrown in jail.
Woman without one document for foreign citizenship application, broken forklift blamed
Cutting through bureaucratic red tape can be frustrating – but red tape is not the reason for one west suburban woman's frustration.
Bid to raise threshold for speed camera tickets stalls; Lightfoot allies delay final vote
Ald. Anthony Beale has been trying for more than a year to raise the threshold for speed camera tickets from 6 mph over the limit back to the original to 10 mph.
Aldermen defy Lightfoot, advance plan to raise threshold for speed camera tickets back to 10 mph
"We've been trying to right the wrong on this corrupt red light camera/speed light camera system," said Ald. Anthony Beale (9th).
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Supreme Court limits EPA's authority to regulate greenhouse gas emissions
The ruling delivers a significant blow to the Biden administration's efforts to fight climate change.
Supreme Court says Biden can end "Remain in Mexico" rule for asylum-seekers
The Supreme Court has issued its opinion in a case regarding the Biden administration's efforts to terminate the so-called "Remain in Mexico" policy.
Biden says he'd support eliminating filibuster to codify Roe
The president blasted the Supreme Court's decision as "outrageous" and "destabilizing."
Residents vote to recall Dolton Mayor Tiffany Henyard, but legal action is keeping her in office now
"What you have here is absolutely a legal rollercoaster," said CBS 2 Legal Analyst Irv Miller.
Pritzker, Bailey discuss businesses, Trump's involvement, comments made about Chicago
Darren Bailey faces incumbent JB Pritzker in November.
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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.
Kroger, Walgreens recall pain medications over faulty child-proofing
There's nothing wrong with the medication, but the bottles don't meet standards for child resistance.
Woman loses $17,000 in gift card scam perpetrated by Microsoft security impostor
Woodfield Mall in Schaumburg was the site of a post-Christmas shopping spree that Cynthia DeSimone still regrets months later – and it wasn't her idea at all.
Getting Hosed: D.C. has an app to warn customers of high water usage; could Chicago use the same?
What if there were a way to get warnings about high water usage before the bill arrived in the mail?
Getting Hosed: Chicago landlord receives water bill for $10,000, with no warning
How does a City of Chicago water bill for $70 turn into a $10,000 tab from one bill to the next?
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Planned Parenthood of Illinois prepares for huge spike in demand for abortion services
Every state that borders Illinois has or could soon have restrictions on abortion in the wake of the striking down of Roe v. Wade.
Supreme Court overturns Roe v. Wade
The Supreme Court Friday overturned the landmark 1973 Roe v. Wade ruling, which guaranteed a woman's right to abortion. The ruling sends the issue back to the states. CBS News chief legal correspondent Jan Crawford reports.
Wisconsin doctors halt abortions after Roe v. Wade overturned
Wisconsin has an 1849 law that bans abortion, except to save the life of the mother, but whether that law is enforceable is expected to be challenged in court.
COVID-19 vaccines to be available for younger children soon, but many parents still hesitant
A Kaiser poll taken earlier this spring found fewer than one in five parents would get their children under 5 vaccinated right away.
CDC and FDA clear the way for COVID vaccines for kids under 5
Panels of outside vaccine advisers to the CDC and FDA both voted unanimously this week to back the shots from Moderna as well as Pfizer and BioNTech.
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Billionaire Ken Griffin moving Chicago-based hedge fund Citadel to Miami
In a note to employees at Citadel, Griffin announced he already has moved his family to Miami, and will soon be bringing the company with him, though some Citadel employees will remain in Chicago.
Chicago company using fungi from Yellowstone to grow vegan protein products
The edible fungi was discovered as part of a NASA-funded research mission about life in extreme environments.
Black-owned and operated craft coffee shop works to expand, and to inspire entrepreneurs
The coffee shop wants to support Black, Latinx, and women entrepreneurs get their own start.
Kellogg to split into three companies, with snack division headquarters in Chicago
The snack company – which accounts for 80% of Kellogg's current sales – will have dual campuses in Battle Creek and Chicago, with its headquarters in Chicago.
Chicago-based Mondelez buys Clif Bar & Co. for $3 billion
The company will get the Clif, LUNA and Clif Kids brands of bars.
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Ohtani Ks 11, extends scoreless streak in 4-1 win over White Sox
Michael Kopech (2-5) yielded five hits and two walks over 5 1/3 innings for the White Sox, who have lost six of eight.
Contreras homers, Morel also goes deep as Cubs beat Reds
Willson Contreras homered, Christopher Morel also went deep and nailed a runner at the plate with a terrific throw from center field, and the Chicago Cubs beat the Cincinnati Reds on Wednesday night.
Navarro scores, Slonina earns shutout as Fire beat Philadelphia Union
Federico Navarro scored in the 68th minute and the Chicago Fire beat the Philadelphia Union on Wednesday night.
Blackhawks introduce Luke Richardson as 40th head coach
The Blackhawks have found a new leader on the ice, and they hope he will lead them to their next Stanley Cup.
Parker's 25 points, 11 rebounds lead Sky past Connecticut Sun
Candace Parker had a season-high 25 points, 11 rebounds and seven assists, Kahleah Copper scored 15 points and Chicago beat the Connecticut Sun on Wednesday for the Sky's fourth straight victory.
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Chicago July 4 Fireworks 2022: Where and when to watch shows around the area
Celebrate the Fourth of July with these fireworks shows around the Chicagoland area.
Rhapsody Theater celebrates grand opening in historic Rogers Park space
The official debut of the 200-seat space Tuesday evening featured magician Carisa Hendrix – better known by her stage name, Miss Lucy Darling.
Volunteer men's chorus The Jolly Boys celebrate 75 years performing
For the last three quarters of a century, the Jolly Boys have shared their song throughout Chicagoland.
Chicago's Jennifer Hudson is now part of exclusive EGOT club with Tony win for 'A Strange Loop'
Hudson produced the new musical "A Strange Loop" which won for Best Musical Sunday night.
Jury awards millions to Johnny Depp, less to Amber Heard in libel suits
The judge said state law caps punitive damages at $350,000, meaning Depp's award would total $10.35 million.
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CBS 2's Audrina Bigos hosts Chicago Neighborhood Development Awards
Audrina Bigos said the event "celebrated the inspiring projects on Chicago's South and West Sides creating safe and beautiful spaces for families to learn, work, serve and THRIVE."
Attempted robbery leads to shootout in Garfield Park
The victim is a concealed carry holder and pulled out his gun. Police said the men exchanged gunfire.
Meet Cindy Lou, a dog in Kankakee who has been waiting 6 years to be adopted
Cindy Lou is a 6-year-old mixed breed living at the Kankakee County Humane Foundation. She's been available for adoption for six years.
Nearly 1.6 million travelers expected at Chicago airports for busiest travel weekend since pandemic
July 4th weekend is expected to be the busiest travel weekend since the start of the pandemic.
Chicago police investigating 6-year-old pushed from 3-story window
According to police, the boy was allegedly pushed by a family member. Police have not released further details.
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