Man seriously injured in East Lakeview high-rise fire
Firefighters made a dramatic rescue down more than a dozen flights of stairs. But even before they arrived, neighbors tried to step in.
Thunderbirds arrive in Chicago for the Air and Water Show
CBS 2 was there to witness the refueling process, a delicate operation considering the aircrafts travel around 600 miles per hour.
Kids Above All gets a helping hand for kids going back to school
"It tells us that the need is that much greater, and we have to do more to fill that need. And that's OK. We are ready and prepared to do just that."
Gov. JB Pritzker signs new law allowing victims of gun violence to sue gun makers
Pritzker said this law follows standards set in other industries.
Frankfort Red Cross volunteer Paul Bamman leaves for Hawaii to help devastated victims
"I am going out in what is the first wave of volunteers to hit Maui and to help people, so we don't have the infrastructure going there yet."
Mail carriers demand more security after rash of armed robberies
In simple terms, they want protection for their coworkers and the apprehension and prosecution of anyone who targets them.
Chicago police shoot suspect who fired at officers in South Shore
Police said officers were conducting a narcotics investigation when the suspect fled and fired at officers.
Lollapalooza-goers brave the rain, winds on Day 3
The people were rolling with it, making some small changes but not letting the weather get in the way of a good time.
What Lollapalooza-goers need to know in case of severe weather
The potential for severe weather and evacuations are top-of-mind for organizers and the city.
Fans welcome Olympic champ Simone Biles in Hoffman Estates
"If you fall up, you should just get back up, and that no matter how you try, even if you don't make it, you can still keep on trying."
Armed robbery at Lansing gas station results in fatal shooting
The victim was a 53-year-old man who was the father of three children.
Investigators say same suspects robbed 2 letter carriers in Chicago
One of the letter carriers was shot. The two robberies took place just 15 minutes and a few miles apart.
Suspects shoot, attempt to rob postal carrier in Kilbourn Park
One of the offenders fired a gun and struck the 52-year-old victim in the leg, Chicago police said.
My Block, My Hood, My City aims to "Save Streetball" by restoring outdoor courts
The "Save Streetball" tournament and clinic starts at 10 a.m. on Saturday at Foster Park, 1440 W. 84th St.
Oak Park, River Forest students spend summer growing fresh greens
It's a lesson in sustainability and adaptability since a power outage after storms earlier this month wiped out a significant portion of their crop.