Illinois state trooper thrown from car by carjackers in stolen BMW
Police were still looking for at least one suspect in the incident off the Dan Ryan Expressway Tuesday evening. CBS 2's Sabrina Franza reports.
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Victim's AirTag credited with leading police to robbery suspects
The suspected ended up getting into a horrific crash miles away.
Prosecutor: Man held woman he did not know at knifepoint in Roseland home before stabbing officer
The suspect, identified as 41-year-old Romaine Heath, was shot and wounded by police.
Multiple felony charges for man accused of stabbing CPD officer
The man was also shot by police in the incident on Saturday.
Chicago Police officer stabbed in Roseland, suspect shot in wounded
A second officer was also taken to the hospital for an unspecified reason. CBS 2's Sabrina Franza reports.
Police update on officer who was stabbed in Roseland
Chicago Police Deputy Chief Daniel O'Connor has an update on the incident, in which the suspect was shot by police.
Police officer stabbed in Roseland
The suspect was shot and wounded by police after the incident on Wentworth Avenue. CBS 2's Sabrina Franza reports.
Three gunshot victims drive themselves to Area One Police HQ
All were taken to the University of Chicago Medical Center.
Chicago Police release surveillance video in Chinatown shooting
Police on Saturday released surveillance photos and video of a man wanted in a shooting that left a woman dead and two others wounded in Chinatown last week.
Boy, 17, shot and killed in vehicle in West Pullman
He was pronounced dead at Advocate Christ Medical Center.
New Lights Installed For Security In Chinatown In Wake Of Murder Of Grandfather Woom Sing Tse
A community group is beefing up security in Chinatown following the murder of an innocent grandfather recently.
71-Year-Old Man Shot Multiple Times, Killed While Heading To Store To Buy Newspaper In Chinatown
A man is dead after being shot multiple times in broad daylight on a sidewalk in Chinatown.
Mother Pleads With Driver To Surrender After Land Surveyor Was Killed On The Job In Hit-And-Run In Roseland
A mother issued a desperate plea Monday for the driver who hit and killed her son to come forward.
Neighbors At 115th And Wentworth Are Sick Of Heaps Of Trash And Debris In Alley, Say City Has Failed To Do Something About It
From piles of trash to an abandoned car and construction debris, neighbors near 115th Street and Wentworth Avenue say they are sick of junk being dumped in their alley – and they blame the city for not doing enough to fix it.
Community Furious After 5-Year-Old Boy Is Hit In Head By Stray Bullet On Far South Side
A 5-year-old boy was struck in the head by a stray bullet while playing in his house on the city's Far South Side this week.
2 Months After Looting And Unrest, Many Chicago Businesses Still Need Help Rebuilding
Chicago businesses reported $66 million worth of damaged or stolen property to police during the looting and unrest after George Floyd's death, according to public records obtained by the CBS 2 Morning Insiders.
Foot Locker, Other Stores Looted, Picked Clean At 54th And Wentworth
A Foot Locker and other stores were looted Sunday night at 54th Street and Wentworth Avenue.
Man Hit, Killed By Vehicle In Calumet City
A man was struck and killed by a vehicle in Calumet City Monday afternoon.
2 Teens Shot In Wentworth Gardens Development
Two teens were shot Tuesday evening in the Wentworth Gardens public housing development.
Owner Of Stolen Jeep Won't Press Charges Against Survivors Of Deadly Fernwood Crash
Clarence Ray's sport-utility vehicle was stolen and was involved in a police pursuit, before it crashed into a house on Wentworth Avenue in Fernwood last week.
Home Destroyed After Car Slams Into It At 100 MPH; 'It Was Like An Earthquake'
The images are shocking—an entire wall and floor gone—after a car crashed into a home. The teen driver died.
Police: Driver Dead, 2 Other Teens Hospitalized When SUV Flees Police, Plows Into House In Fernwood
A teenage driver is dead, and two other teens were injured, after a sport-utility vehicle fleeing police crashed plowed into a house in the Far South Side's Fernwood neighborhood Thursday night.
Man Wounded In Princeton Park Shooting
The 20-year-old was walking on the sidewalk in the 9100 block of South Wentworth Avenue about 1:15 a.m. when another male walked up and opened fire, according to Chicago Police.
Man Wounded In Roseland Shooting
At 12:15 a.m., the 33-year-old man was outside in the 10300 block of South Wentworth Avenue when he heard shots and felt pain, according to police.
Woman Killed In Crash On I-80/94 Near State Line
A fatal crash on eastbound Interstate 80/94 closed all but one lane of the expressway for more than an hour-and-a-half early Tuesday near the Illinois-Indiana border.
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Imagine Englewood and Moms Demand Action are hosting this year's We Grow Chicago's Peace Fest with a focus on countering violence and systemic issues impacting the city's South and West Sides.
Windy City Hot Dog Fest kicks off in Portage Park
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Pride Month festivals happening Saturday in Elgin, Highwood
June is LGBTQ Pride Month.
Chicago Park District hosting second in-person swim test for prospective lifeguards
There are a limited number of time slots still available today at Skinner Park.
Navy Pier summer concert series returns this weekend
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More than 50,000 fans swarmed the lakefront stadium for the first of three sold-out shows.
Bears signal possibly exploring options beyond Arlington Heights for new stadium
At least one other west suburban community has already met with the Bears to discuss a future stadium.
Englewood groups hosting 'We Grow Chicago's Peace Fest' to help fight gun violence
Imagine Englewood and Moms Demand Action are hosting this year's We Grow Chicago's Peace Fest with a focus on countering violence and systemic issues impacting the city's South and West Sides.
Chicago doctors talk solutions on caring for patients with disabilities
CBS 2 headed over to the Shirley Ryan AbilityLab in Streeterville to check out specialized equipment used to care for patients.
Windy City Hot Dog Fest kicks off in Portage Park
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Police said the 38-year-old officer was arrested coming out of a Norwood Park neighborhood bar early Friday morning.
Two shootings involving 2-year-olds in Chicago within period of hours
It is unclear whether either of the two people charged in each shooting actually fired a weapon.
Illinois clergy sex abuse probe reveals hundreds more cases in Catholic church
The report found, in all six dioceses in Illinois, there were 451 Catholic clerics and religious brothers who abused nearly 2,000 children.
Illinois lawmakers pass bill making it easier to sue gun manufacturers
Gov. JB Pritzker is poised to sign the bill that will help hold "reckless" gun manufacturers and advertisers accountable in court.
Illinois set to become first state to count Arab Americans in state data
If passed, Arab Americans and minority groups from the Middle East will be separately recognized.
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Justice Department closes Pence documents probe with no charges
Multiple sources familiar with the matter tell CBS News the Justice Department won't seek to charge former Vice President Mike Pence.
Civic Committee announces ambitious plan to cut down on murders in Chicago
In five years, they hope to bring the annual number of murders in Chicago below 400. Chicago hasn't been under that number since 1965.
Senate passes debt ceiling bill, sending measure to Biden
The legislation now goes to President Biden's desk, pulling the nation back from the brink of a financial crisis.
City Council approves $51 million in funding for migrant housing amid raucous debate
The money approved by the City Council on Wednesday will only cover the costs of assistance for asylum seekers through June 30.
Sen. Duckworth asks FAA to examine plane seat sizes, evacuation standards
Duckworth criticized the last study from 2019 – which used fewer passengers than a typical commercial flight and did not include seniors, people with disabilities, or any carry-on luggage.
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Experts issue warning about scammers ahead of Taylor Swift concerts
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Minimum wage to rise for Chicago, suburban Cook County on July 1
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Highway safety group releases list of vehicles that can help keep teens safe
US Centers for Disease Control says teenagers are three times more likely to be involved in a fatal accident compared to older drivers.
Billy Corgan says he paid off hacker who threatened to leak new Smashing Pumpkins songs
The Smashing Pumpkins just released ATUM, a three-act rock opera, on Friday, May 5. But if it were up to the hacker, some of the album would've been released months ago.
FDA considers first ever over-the-counter birth control pill
The FDA is concerned about the effectiveness of the pill in overweight women and if individuals would follow the instructions properly.
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Chicago doctors talk solutions on caring for patients with disabilities
CBS 2 headed over to the Shirley Ryan AbilityLab in Streeterville to check out specialized equipment used to care for patients.
Northwestern doctor examines why patients with disabilities face discrimination
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One year since Chicago's first mpox case, health officials still urge caution after cases this spring
Chicago health officials urge vaccinations after more than 30 cases were reported in Chicago since April.
Former first lady Rosalynn Carter has dementia, family announces
Former first lady Rosalynn Carter's dementia diagnosis was announced as former President Jimmy Carter continues to receive hospice care.
University of Chicago Medicine hosting free clinic in Glendale Heights on Saturday
It's taking place at the Glendale Heights Sports Hub at 250 Civic Centre Plaza in Glendale Heights on Saturday from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.
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Bears begin interior demolition at Arlington Park
The work is taking place even though the new stadium is still far from a done deal.
Minimum wage to rise for Chicago, suburban Cook County on July 1
Both Chicago and Cook County have their own separate minimum wage ordinances, both setting higher rates than set by Illinois state law.
Former teacher turns love for skincare into booming business
A local shea butter skincare brand has recently joined the ranks of legacy brands, making it onto shelves of beauty retailer Ulta.
Illinois lawmakers vote to extend law allowing serving of cocktails to-go
Gov. JB Pritzker approved the popular policy during the COVID-19 pandemic. It was set to expire in June of 2024.
Business continues to rebound at McCormick Place after pandemic
McCormick Place officials said, in the first quarter of 2023, hotel room stays generated from events were up 70% from last year, and attendance to conventions was 77% higher.
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Taillon, Swanson lead Cubs to victory 2-1 over Padres
Jameson Taillon pitched effectively into the sixth inning, Dansby Swanson homered among his three hits, and the Chicago Cubs beat the San Diego Padres 2-1 on Friday night in the opener of a four-game series.
Bears signal possibly exploring options beyond Arlington Heights for new stadium
At least one other west suburban community has already met with the Bears to discuss a future stadium.
Clevinger, 4 relievers combine for shutout as White Sox beat Tigers
Mike Clevinger pitched three-hit ball over five innings in first start since May 17.
Stewart banks in go-ahead shot, Liberty beat Sky in Vandersloot's return
Breanna Stewart banked in a go-ahead shot with 7.1 seconds left and the New York Liberty rallied to defeat the Chicago Sky 77-76 in Courtney Vandersloot's return to the Windy City.
United Airlines offering discounts to fly to Bears road games
You can use the code "UABEARS2023" at united.com to get 20% off flights to and from road games.
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St. Sabina Youth Choir to perform at Gospel Music Festival in Millennium Park
The choir is back in full force, after being forced to miss some big performances due to the pandemic.
Inside Pink Floyd's 'Dark Side of the Moon' show at the Adler Planetarium
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Remembering David Yondorf: stage combat master, Bounding Main vocalist dies at 43
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Sueños Music Festival returns to Grant Park this weekend
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"Rachael Ray Show" ends after 17 seasons
Ray received tributes from several former guests, including former first lady Michelle Obama, Oprah, Kate Hudson, Jessica Alba and 50 Cent.
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We Grow Chicago's Peace Fest happening in Englewood
Community members in Englewood are working together to fight gun violence.
2nd annual Windy City Hot Dog Fest in Portage Park
It will be set up along Milwaukee Avenue between Cuyler and Irving Park Road from noon until 10 p.m.
Pride Month events happening in Elgin, Highwood
Cities across the area are showing their support for the LGBTQ+ community.
Chicago Park District holding second round of lifeguard swim test at Skinner Park
You must register for a test time ahead of arrival.
Navy Pier summer concert series runs through Labor Day
Saturday's performances include Unity the Band, The Chi-Town Playboys, and Sixteen Candles.
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