Activists urge Chicago to end multi-million dollar contract with ShotSpotter
The Office of Inspector General also concluded that it was not "an effective tool" in developing evidence for gun crimes.
Report accuses Chicago Red Stars of hindering probe into abuse allegations against former coach
Investigators claim the Red Stars were one of three teams that were not fully cooperative with the probe.
Family files suit on behalf of domestic violence victim who was shot dead by police
Craig's son, Patrick Jenkins, said Chicago Police did "everything" wrong in the situation.
The Illinois biometric law companies violate, resulting in big payouts
"That type of personal information, once somebody has it, they have it. There's nothing you can do to get it back."
Lawsuit by Highland Park shooting survivors models prior effort by Sandy Hook families
Attorneys said the strategy in this case mirrors one used in Connecticut, brought by families in the Sandy Hook massacre.
CTA places real-time security monitors in all 'L' stations -- what impact could it have?
Experts who study crime trends said it is less about whether these cameras actually solve crimes, and more about whether or not they make riders feel safer.
In wake of Oak Forest murder-suicide, domestic violence prevention advocates spread awareness
CBS 2 Investigator Megan Hickey has been digging into the red flags in the case.
Oak Forest home where gunman killed three was subject of 2016 domestic violence call
A now-44-year-old man was arrested and charged with "domestic battery" and "criminal damage to property," but the charges were later dropped.
Indiana attorney general vows to appeal judge's ruling stopping near-total abortion ban
Anti-abortion advocates said they anticipated the challenge and hope to see it reversed as soon as possible.
CBS 2 Investigators talk to South Austin building owner about explosion
"This building is actually a fireproof-rated building. The floors, the roof everything is concrete, the walls are masonry. Had that not happened, this could have been absolutely devastating."
Aldermen back nearly $25 million in settlements in police misconduct lawsuits
The settlements include a $15 million payment to the family of an innocent woman killed in a high-speed police chase of another vehicle in June 2020, after supervisors had ordered police to halt the chase.
Charges against Chicago officers a rarity, but data shows more cases in recent years nationally
CBS 2 investigator Megan Hickey looked into similar cases in recent years to get an idea of what might happen next.
Midwest mayors say more funds are needed to replace lead water lines
Illinois' lead pipe situation is the worst in the country.
Sometimes-deadly wrong-way crashes are growing more frequent in Chicago, statewide
In particular, DuSable Lake Shore Drive has seen its fair share.
Family of Chicago man found dead in Kankakee Co. detention center seek answers
Emergency room staff told the family of Dewayne Tucker he was severely dehydrated, which causes brain swelling.