State Street downtown has highest vacancy rate ever, but experts say there is hope
An expert said short-term leases, or "activations," for retail or art galleries could make a major difference.
Chicago Environment Department tracks unpredictable weather driven by climate change
On Tuesday, the high in Chicago hit 71. By Wednesday, it was back to the 20s. While we are usd to the unpredictable in Chicago weather, experts said we will be seeing more unusual weather moving forward – due to climate change.
Record-setting warmth this February in Chicago is cause for climate change concern
With no snow on the ground or ice on the lake, drought is among the larger implications. Some parts of the Midwest are already seeing it.
Shooter who killed 3-year-old Chicago boy in road rage incident still walks free
Mateo Zastro's family hopes a reward now being offered by Cook County Crime Stoppers will make a difference.
Chicago expert: AT&T outage speaks to reliance on cellular carriers
On Thursday night, the company attributed the outage to a software bug.
Ford Chicago Assembly Plant workers say their cars are being vandalized, stolen in lot
Union leaders claim at least 50 workers have been affected in the last year and a half.
Thieves targeting Kia and Hyundai vehicles less often in Chicago, new CBS 2 analysis shows
After motor vehicle thefts hit a two-decade high in 2023, thefts are dropping. What's spurring the downward trend?
Dozens of car windows smashed in Chicago's South Loop
A witness reported seeing three men shatter the windows of 20 to 25 legally parked cars.
2 suspects in stolen semi-tractor trailer on the run, last seen in South Barrington
Police said three men ran from the vehicles and only one of them was taken into custody.
Video shows would-be thief getting into woman's car at Lakeview gas station
CBS 2 is told such carjackings are happening at all hours of the day, and it does not matter how busy the station or the area is.
Secrets in the soil: how earth below us might help fight climate change
Through one Chicago area lab's research, soil could be a change maker.
Off-duty Chicago police officer involved in shootout at Calumet Heights gas station
Police said the officer was not hit, and there were no injuries reported.
Video shows man surfing on CTA train; expert says it's dangerous and conveys lawlessness
This was not the first time such behavior has been caught on video.
Police still offering no details about shooting that wounded 4 in Dolton
At the scene, cars were left riddled with bullet holes – while police evidence markers numbered more than 40.
After three deadly shootings near Chicago schools, what will be done to protect communities?
Chicago Police Supt. Larry Snelling said Wednesday that police will be present at schools following the attacks.