Lack of trust in Chicago public transit leads to more drivers, traffic jams
Packed streets and brake lights with some degree of traffic are normal in Chicago, of course, but experts agree it is worse as of late.
Irving Park shootout shatters windows, leaves 17-year-old with graze wound
The shootout left more than a dozen shell casings in the street, and bullet holes in nearby buildings.
Two shootings in less than 24 hours at nearly same place on Eisenhower Expressway
CBS 2 wanted to know how the multimillion-dollar camera and license plate reader network is helping with those investigations.
Eisenhower Expressway shooting; 1 dead, 1 wounded
Shootings have been trending downward on Cook County expressways over the past few years. But that is not of much comfort to those who live nearby or those who take the expressway.
Youth services worker killed in shooting outside community center; teen he was helping was target
CBS 2's Tara Molina talked to a leader of the church and community center outside which the shooting happened.
Why have Centennial Fountain and Chicago River arc been dry for 3 years?
People who live nearby and love the area aren't happy.
Billy Corgan says he paid off hacker who threatened to leak new Smashing Pumpkins songs
The Smashing Pumpkins just released ATUM, a three-act rock opera, on Friday, May 5. But if it were up to the hacker, some of the album would've been released months ago.
Billy Corgan says he paid off hacker who threatened to leak new Smashing Pumpkins songs
The Smashing Pumpkins just released ATUM, a three-act rock opera, on Friday, May 5. But if it were up to the hacker, some of the album would've been released months ago.
Social equity cannabis entrepreneurs still face hurdles, demand action from state
Social equity cannabis license holders in Illinois have been up against years of state delays, COVID delays, lawsuits, and red tape.
Police, other officials announce Chicago summer safety plan
Police said there will be an increased police presence across the city and on the lakefront this summer - but gave no details.
Police probe two stabbings within hours on CTA lines
We asked Chicago Police and Chicago Transit Authority officials what is being done about crime on our public transit - as we have for years now.
All defendants guilty across the board in 'ComEd 4' federal bribery trial
Federal prosecutors accused the defendants of using their influence to reward former Illinois House Speaker Michael Madigan and his associates.
Community gives input on districts for new elected board for Chicago Public Schools
The conversation started more than a decade ago, but it was legislation that got the ball rolling in 2021.
Parent charged after starting fight, sprays pepper spray at Chicago Bulls College Prep
The parent was escorted out of the building, and was then arrested by Chicago Police, the school said.
Jury begins deliberations in 'ComEd 4' federal bribery trial
Federal prosecutors gave it one more go in court, telling the jury the four defendants crossed the line of legitimate lobbying into illegal bribery.