Caught on video: The moments a Naperville officer shoots, kills man with a hatchet
The officer fires in less than a second, the hatchet still in Samaan's hand. He was pronounced dead at a nearby hospital. The officer wasn't hurt.
Mayoral candidates explain why they're the best person to unseat Lori Lightfoot
The five candidates CBS 2 spoke to agree on the city's most pressing problem. Each believe they are best fit to solve it.
Why Chicago gas prices are on the rise and showing no signs of going down
"I think at this point, you know if anything else goes wrong, I think we're going to be knocking on the door of $6.00 a gallon."
Beloved Oak Park principal John Hodge retires after 18 years
"The whole focus of my tenure here at Irving has been on creating an inclusive environment, in which students feel that they belong and are accepted."
The women of 'SIX The Musical' share their version of history with King Henry VIII
The six wives of Henry VIII take to the mic to share their version of history.
Annual number of adult suicide is increasing due to pandemic, other environmental factors, psychologists say
Beyond the tragedy in Texas, the pandemic and other factors have strained adults.
Experts express importance of eliminating stigmas when promoting mental health
It takes bravery, courage, and a calling to be willing to talk about one of life's most devastating losses -- suicide.
Algonquin school bus driver gets prestigious national award reserved for teachers
It's usually given to teachers and others who work inside schools, so this was a first.
Teen floorball player and coach helps organize youth and adult tournament in Romeoville
"Floorball is pretty much an easier and more accessible version of floor hockey," said 17-year-old Keene Addington, a junior at The Latin School, and coach of the floorball team.
Some COVID cases can result in brain damage, UK researchers say
A team of researchers from the University of Cambridge and Imperial College London in the U.K. is discovering, that for some people, the effects of the virus on the brain can be devastating.
Bridgeport homeowner stuck with $40K bill after city denies damage claim from water main flooding
"It was a mistake they made that they refuse to admit, and now we are the ones holding the bag for $40,000," Steve Balser said.
Disabled advocate locked out of Facebook for days while trying to spread word of an important cause
"They're supposed to get back to you within 24 hours. It's been 4 days," Elana Newkirk said.
Moving company that cost Chicago family virtually everything they owned indicted on federal charges
A company we've reported on after a move gone horribly wrong is facing federal charges for faking its glowing reviews.
EveryMom Chicago helps first time parents with important baby supplies
"I grew up without a mother and I didn't have a strong maternal support system, and I was one of the first of my friends to have kids and I didn't know what I needed."
Waldos Forever Festival set for Saturday for first time since recreational marijuana legalization
CBS 2's Marie Saavedra talked with festival organizer Abigail Watkins.