"Call to Action" critical conversation event focuses on justice for Black women
Expert panel discussion centers the focus on the disparity that 1 in 3 victims of crime in Chicago is a Black woman
New 2030 Census form to include Middle Eastern, North African option
The Chicago area has one of the largest Arab American populations in the country and local activists have been fighting to be counted for nearly 50 years.
Chicago mom one of the most decorated Black athletes in CrossFit
The 45-year-old South Sider, single mother with a master's degree in social work from the University of Chicago has been named one of the fittest women in the world.
How can Temu sell so much for so little?
What comes with bargain basement prices? Thousands of consumer complaints, lawsuits and other concerns.
For U. of C. Dr. Monica Peek, the mission is more than physical health
For Dr. Monica Peek, her mission is far more than medical; she also wants good health and equity for her patients.
Temu facing a class-action lawsuit in Illinois over data privacy concerns
Class-action lawsuits in Illinois and New York accuse Temu of collecting customer personal data without proper notification.
UIC Police arrest Palestinian student for marking property with pro-Palestine messages
The student, as well as faculty familiar with the incident, said that had it not been for her identity and what she wrote, she wouldn't have been arrested.
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.
Community groups call for action after CBS 2 investigation into Black women and crime
This alarming data has spurred a call to action from prominent members of the Black community. Leaders gathered at the North Lawndale Employment Network to discuss the issue and explore solutions.
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.
CBS 2 Investigators reveal responses of crime survey, revealing surprising victim and her story
Foxx sat down with Tucker, revealing details of surviving her trauma, as well as that of her mother, her aunts, and her friends.
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.
Ticket holders frustrated after Lyte Sky Lantern Festival in Chicago postponed
A widely advertised hot air lantern festival that was scheduled for this weekend in Chicago has been postponed, leaving ticket holders unhappy.