Coming Sunday: Illinois workers still waiting for millions in wage theft claims
It can happen in a lot of ways – including missing tips or overtime - or in the case of one worker we talked to, a company not mailing a paycheck altogether.
Man's water bill jumps from $200 to $5,000 with no explanation
The homeowner was just being an honest guy and alerted the Chicago Department of Water Management to his unusually low bill.
Father charged after gun goes off in his pocket, injuring 12-year-old boy
The whole thing would be hard to believe if it had not been caught on camera.
2 suburban officers charged with taking bribes, stealing cash and drugs during traffic stops
Phoenix police sergeant Jarrett Snowden, and officer Antoine "Bell" Larry each face charges of bribery conspiracy, extortion, and attempted extortion.
Des Plaines residents stunned at shooting death of 16-year-old
"I've been here around two years and I've never heard anything out of the ordinary."
16-year-old boy shot, killed in Des Plaines
When officers arrived, they found the 16-year-old boy lying in the street with multiple gunshot wounds.
More county sheriffs say they won't enforce Illinois assault weapons ban
Some of the sheriffs' statements vary – but all of them cite Second Amendment constitutional concerns.
Families wonder why there's been no arrest in hit-and-run that dragged, killed man
Police have a photo of the car, a license plate, and even a description of the suspect. But that was two weeks ago, and the family of David Cole is asking – why hasn't the case been solved?
Gov. JB Pritzker signs Illinois assault weapons ban
The law took effect immediately upon the governor's signature.
Gun rights advocates: legal challenges coming if Illinois assault weapons ban passes
CBS 2 Investigator Megan Hickey had a look Monday at other states that have banned the sale of assault weapons.
Tow truck shot up on Chicago's North Side belonged to company with many citations
Bullets hit the tow truck, struck two victims inside, then landed near a sleeping woman.
Advocates rally in Springfield for passage of ban on assault-style weapons
It's still unclear whether or not the bill will go up for a vote.
911 dispatchers now classified as emergency responders, under state law
"They are first on the line, the first to hear about a situation that may be evolving and have the same, very similar impacts."
Two children accidentally shot just as new gun safety laws take effect in Illinois
The sponsoring lawmakers said the events of this weekend underscore the timeliness of both of these news laws.
A warning from Metra after two drivers had to bail from cars stalled on tracks
It's the stuff of nightmares – a car stalls in a railroad crossing, and the driver is forced to run for safety in the bitter cold.