South Loop security guard dies after confrontation with teens; 'It cost him his life'
"I said to him, 'Go to work and just leave the teenagers alone.' And he said, "I can't do that because I'm getting paid and not doing my job.'"
Thousands of mail theft reports, but few arrests, according to Postal Inspectors' own data
Protecting the mail is the U.S. Postal Inspectors' (USPIS) job. The agency's data shows it hasn't made a dent in investigating or arresting those accused of mail theft in the past few years.
10 dogs die during transport from O'Hare International Airport to Michigan City, Indiana
Since this happened, CBS 2 has spoken with experts in this field who claim this was avoidable.
Bank of America customer in Avondale held up at bank ATM
"Within two seconds, he was already at my window."
Airplane crashes in field near DeKalb with 2 onboard
The two men in the plane were taken to a local hospital.
Businesses accused of buying SNAP cards for cash, stealing federal funds
Sources told CBS 2 the Chicago businesses were caught preying on people who needed cash.
UPS driver shot in Humboldt Park
Police said the 32-year-old man was outside in the 700 block of North Trumbull Avenue around 10:15 a.m., when someone started shooting.
At annual UnidosUS Conference, Latinos hope feds will help meet needs of asylum seekers
Non-profits face more demand than ever with the influx of migrants seeking asylum in the United States.
Attacker shoots, kills pizza delivery driver in Auburn Gresham
CBS 2's Sabrina Franza talked to the family of the 41-year-old deliveryman on Friday.
Chicago businesses prepare for a 'Beyonce bump'
When Beyonce made her way to Philadelphia, search traffic for beauty services like nail salons soared 193% higher than normal. Searches for hair stylists rose 73%.
Woman says she can't find her car after it was towed by company exposed by CBS 2
CBS 2 first told you about Take Me Home Towing two months ago – when dozens of cars were towed for their illegal lot.
Illinois AG Raoul cracking down on robocalls with the FTC
"Under the FTC act, it is illegal to deceive people through text messages, and we are prepared to hold those actors accountable."
10-year-old thrown from carnival ride at Taste of Summer in Antioch
A family member told CBS 2 the child, Huntley Pohlman, suffered serious injuries; including broken ribs, a broken femur, a broken arm, a cracked skull, a broken jaw, and his teeth being shoved into his gums.
Bucktown liquor store owner shocked over armed robbery
"Should've never happened. Whatever, whatever they asked for it, we provided," Patel said. "He was just pulling out his wallet and he shot him."
NWS assess damage of tornados across Chicago area
The NWS confirmed multiple tornados touched down with winds upwards of 85 mph.