CBS 2 investigates workplace safety violations leading to amputations
In just five years, Illinois workers suffered 126 amputations alone.
Woman injured by falling light pole in the Loop in 2019 to get $2 million settlement
Maya Kirk was walking back to her office in the Loop when she was struck by a light pole that had been quietly corroding for years.
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.
Two men detail their claims of abuse at a place where young children were sent for help
This is national story now percolating right here in Chicago - allegations brought forward in a federal lawsuit by children now grown.
Kansas man says his identity was stolen by Illinois criminal suspect
The original Cristobal Santana said he has been haunted by the suspect who has been using his name for years.
McHenry Co. residents sue companies they say caused their cancers
An insider from one of the companies accused of causing the problem spoke to CBS 2 Investigators.
Body camera video shows Sauk Village police shooting unarmed teen
The eighth-grader was being questioned about a broken window when an officer shot him, then blamed a weapon mix-up.
Victim of botched Chicago police raid in 2017 to get $300,000 settlement
Police raided Sharnia Phillips' home while searching for two gang members who had never lived there.
Electric rental car breaks down, traps Gurnee mom, daughter inside
They turned to CBS 2 Investigators for help after they then got stuck with a big bill.
Alderman turns to CBS 2 for info on city's spending on migrants
The six-month fight with the city for the spending records wasn't just a struggle for CBS 2.
Chicago police officer reveals what new moms face on the force
For three years, Chicago Police officer Erin Kreho has documented filthy conditions inside rooms she was told to use when she needed to pump breast milk.
City officials won't disclose how they spent $120 million in tax money
CBS 2 has been trying to get what should be public spending records from the city to see what companies and organizations are being paid and how much.
Bernard Kersh, body-slammed by CPD officer in 2019, in line for $750,000 settlement
Police said Kersh spit on and licked the officer who slammed him to the pavement, but Kersh has denied that.
New watchdog report underscores CPD search warrant failures, inability to track wrong raids
The city's inspector general found police still can't track the full extent of wrong raids because of incomplete and decentralized record keeping.
Chicago Police Board fires Alex Wolinski, sergeant involved in Anjanette Young raid
In 2019, the innocent social worker was changing her clothes when a team of officers burst into her home.