Experts: COVID, flu, RSV triple-demic is threatening children's hospital capacity
Local experts are warning of a triple-demic – with COVID, flu, and RSV cases in children all climbing for what is expected to be the worst season in a decade.
Two violent robberies on Northwest Side come amid spike in such crimes in many parts of city
CBS 2's Tara Molina has been breaking down robbery statistics by Chicago community area – and found that in particular, The Loop has seen a spike in a big way this year, and this month.
Registered sex offender arrested again on new sex abuse charges
David Buckner, 28, was arrested Tuesday in connection with attacks on four women downtown between August and October.
Need is greater than ever at Ronald McDonald House near Lurie Children's
CBS 2's Tara Molina spoke with one family who are thankful they were able to get in ahead of the Thanksgiving holiday.
Prosecutor believes Delphi murder suspect did not act alone
A bail hearing was granted for Richard Allen, 50.
RSV, flu have pediatric ICUs at critical levels across Illinois
The emergency room at the University of Chicago's Comer Children's Hospital saw a huge influx in patients this past weekend on account of both viral infections.
Is a new Illinois law targeting organized retail crime making a difference?
In the fall of last year into this past winter, organized retail thefts involving multiple offenders made regular headlines on the Magnificent Mile in particular.
How does police deployment on CTA compare with other cities? The answer might surprise you
Other cities were forthcoming about their police deployments, but Chicago Police refused to discuss the issue.
Gang conflict is to blame for two deadly shootings near Western and Cermak, alderman says
On Monday afternoon, three people were killed in two separate shootings in the area – which each happened within minutes of each other.
Tow truck driver shot, killed on Near West Side
The tow truck driver was caught between two shooters in cars who were shooting at each other.
Aldermen grill CTA President Dorval Carter on crime, service, staffing, and other issues
When Ald. Brendan Reilly (42nd) asked to give the CTA a letter grade, Carter refused.
Off-duty Chicago police officer involved in shooting in Belmont Cragin
Police have not provided any details on the circumstances of the shooting.
Illinois election: Democrats to keep majority on state's Supreme Court
Lake County Judge Elizabeth Rochford, a Democrat, declared victory in the Second District race against former Republican Lake County Sheriff Mark Curran.
Police shut down Hush nightclub in River North, Bar 171 in Archer Heights after shootings
Ald. Brendan Reilly (42nd) did not mince words - calling Hush a source of violence, a "chronic neighborhood problem," and a "drain on police resources."
Alderman wants River North nightclub Hush closed in wake of deadly shooting, other incidents
Some officials call the nightclub a drain on city resources – specifically police resources.