Illinois, Chicago school data show falling measles vaccination rates in recent years
More schools are falling below the federal threshold for herd immunity.
2023 year in review: What the CBS 2 Investigators uncovered this year
As we close the books on another year, we wanted to take a moment to focus on why what we do matters.
Investigating Injustice: Black women hit hard by crime
Crime stats of those who were carjacked, robbed, shot, or killed give an overwhelming sense of a society unmoored. But the spectacle of crime can evoke fear, often overshadowing those who are truly affected: the victims.
Foxx calls findings on how many Black women were victims of crime in 2022 "jarring"
Foxx is one of a handful of local, state, and national leaders responding a CBS 2 series of reports, Investigating Injustice: Black Women At Risk.
As Chicago winters become warmer with less snow, overnight parking rules persist
Since 1980, Chicago's overnight ban prevents motorists from parking on roughly 100 miles of city streets, and about 95% of the time there was no plowable snow.
Alderperson pushes for task force after CBS 2 Investigation exposing Black women bear burden of crime
"We've got to do a better job as a society to make sure that every resident of the city is safe, especially when it's overwhelmingly impacting one segment of our community," Ald. Gilbert Villegas said.
A deeper dive into mass shootings in Chicago
Data show Chicago with 32 mass shooting incidents so far in 2023, but that's fewer than in recent years.
Chicago car thefts surge, as recoveries drop and most thefts remain unsolved
2023 motor vehicle theft numbers top last year's high mark, with fewer vehicles being found and even fewer arrests being made
Investigating Injustice: Black women share stories of crime in Chicago
Black women have been disproportionately impacted by crime in Chicago for decades
Hospital changed disposal procedures after CBS 2 bought empty COVID-19 vaccine vials
After a pharmacy director admitted selling "empty" COVID vaccine vials to CBS 2, the hospital changed policy to protect the public.
New fraud targets doctors, nurses and other medical professionals
You can help us for an upcoming investigation focusing on fraud by filling out a short survey.
Lollapalooza could be a financial bust for Chicago taxpayers
The event could bring in less money for the Park District and taxpayers over the next decade.
'Cash deal' offered to homeowners in Illinois criticized by consumer advocates
One firm, MV Realty, faces several lawsuits from state AG's, questions from consumer advocates, and complaints from people who took the deal without a full understanding of the terms.
Victims of SNAP fraud start receiving reimbursements in Illinois
Advocates argue for a better system to prevent users from losing their benefits to hackers.
PainKiller: Unraveling the dark mystery of the Tylenol Murders 40 years later
The case begins with a 12-year-old Elk Grove Village girl who wakes up with a cold. The pattern of horror only grew worse from there.